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    About Me

    I'm a stay at home mom, wife, grandma, Christian. I've been married for 10 years now. When I married my dh, he had a 9 y old daughter & an 11 yr old daughter, whom we had every other weekend, and I really felt like a 2nd mom to them. I now have a 7 yr old son, and 2 grandbabies we have custody of, so I have 3 kids at home, 1 in diapers! My grandson is 4 yrs old & my granddaughter is 1-1/2 yrs old. I've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and am trying to get it under control. I also have several other health issues. I try to take it one day at a time, most days I feel about twice my age though.

    Interests

    I've always loved reading, mostly best seller novels; Dean Koontz, Janet Evanovich, Nora Roberts, Harlen Coben, James Patterson, etc. I used to love cooking as well, though I don't do it nearly as much anymore. I enjoy scrapbooking, although I am SO behind on it. I am addicted to TV shows & movies, even some of the reality shows. :) I love holding my baby granddaughter & just looking at her sweet face & hearing her giggle, and how beautiful she is sleeping peacefully; now that she's started walking though, that doesn't happen very often. LOL I've just gotten started on Facebook recently & spend alot of time there. If you're interested in my facebook name, just send me a message. :)

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    • Journal Entry for August 25, 2008

      Mood August 25, 2008 7:54am

      Rain, rain & more rain over the next few days.  Weather man says 3+ inches over the next 3 days; we're getting the tropical storm …

    • Journal Entry for August 5, 2008

      Mood August 5, 2008 12:02am

      I am getting really lax about journal updates, hugs, even posts!  Sorry I've been disappearing, but I hope things will improve when school …

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    • Hug

      From SheShe September 30

      Wanted to say hi and let you know I was thinking about you - hope your having a good day.. Hugs

    • Hug

      From sykntyrd04 September 15

      Good morning hun, how are you? I hope you are feeling better! Have a wonderful day! Take care, lots of love and HUGE HUGS!!!

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      From SheShe September 15

      HUGS to a fellow fibromite and Grandparent raising grandchildren.. God bless you!!

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      From tomcatmother September 2

      Hi, I just read your blog..my boss uses the book, Eat for your blood type" , has fibro when she eats potatoes...she cuts out wheat, dairy, etc..I've tried it too. I gives good advice on what to eat according to what type you are. There is a definate link to wheat, dairy, sugar to pain.I am witness to that. Tried and true..

    • Prayer

      From angelgrl September 1

      Praying all goes well tomorrow and you can feel God carrying you through everything that's going on.

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  • Goals

    Progress

    15 %

    Goal End Date is Sep 30, 08 14 days ago.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Fibromyalgia

      Treatments

      Cyclobenzaprine Somewhat Helpful
      I take at bedtime,I think it helps relax the muscles a little, I'm not sure how much it actually helps though.
      Elavil Somewhat Helpful
      No longer taking this med. I was on 100-125mg/day. It helped somewhat with pain & sleep, but it caused weight gain and made my fatigue worse.
      Heat Working / Worked
      Hydrocodone Somewhat Helpful
      Helped, but I built up a tolerance to it, so I've switched pain meds recently.
      Klonopin Somewhat Helpful
      I take .5 mg at bedtime to help stop jaw clenching. Occasionally I take it during the day for anxiety as well.
      Lyrica Working / Worked
      Dr switched me from neurontin to lyrica 2/18/08. My pain level seems to be lower generally, and my energy level is generally high. Still have bad days though, guess a pill won't help that! :)
      Neurontin Not Working
      Started taking Nov 20th; stopped Effexor due to side effects. Stopped taking neurontin 2/18/08-didn't help my pain.
      Prayer Working / Worked
      Vitamin B12 Somewhat Helpful
      2/19/08 - Started taking Super B Complex with biotin, plus Folic Acid and Vitamin C
    • Close Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

      Treatments

      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      Chamomile Somewhat Helpful
      Librax Somewhat Helpful
      Levsin Working / Worked
      Prayer Working / Worked
    • Open Anxiety

      Treatments

      Klonopin Working / Worked
      Lexapro Not Working
      Lexapro helped for a while, but then it stopped; I also gained weight on it.
      Prayer Working / Worked
      Klonopin Working / Worked
    • Open Migraine Headaches

      Treatments

      Maxalt Working / Worked
    • Open Parenting Toddlers (1-3)

      I have a 7 yr old son, and I have permanent custody of my 3 yr old grandson & my 1 yr old granddaughter.

    • Open Child Support & Custody

      I'm married & have a 7 yr old son. We now have permanent custody of my dh's 2 grandchildren. We have a 1 yr old girl & a 3 yr old boy. This was supposed to be temporary custody, but the parents never got their act together & it's become permanent. My dh still hopes his daughter will get her life together & at least get her little boy back. We will most like adopt the baby girl, since we're the only parents she's ever known.

    • Open Grandparents Raising Children

      My husband & I currently have temporary custody of our 3 yr old grandson & our 10 month old granddaughter. It will likely be permanent custody by the end of the year. We raise them with our own 7 yr old son, who thinks they're pretty much his brother & sister. He can't quite understand being an uncle yet. :)

    • Open Medical Mysteries

      I've been diagnosed with FMS, I've had medical problems most of my life. Some are still undiagnosed.

    • Open Parents of Children with ADHD

      I have a 7 yr old son in first grade. He has ADHD, only it's on the inattentive side, not the hyperactive side.

    • Open Hypothyroidism

      Treatments

      Synthroid Working / Worked
    • Open Parenting Big Kids (5-8)

      I have a 7 yr old son, he's the oldest of 3 kids.

    • Open Parenting Preschoolers (3-5)

      I have a 7 yr old son, and permanent custody of my 3 yr old grandson & 1 yr old granddaughter.

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