Adult Bibs~

While my friend Sandie was making Adult Bibs for some of her friends, I asked her to my one for my step-dad, CAUSE he needed one. He was fascinated by the idea and said I could make a fortune. Didn't want to steal her idea so I made my own. Of course her's are fancier, but I am having fun creating them myself. They are reversible and I am working on whether to do buttons or velcro. Had a little trouble with the velcro ones. So this is my button one.

I gave the very first one to my friend Diana for her news about remission of the cancer. I told her since she was sticking around longer, she'll need this for when she is old. heart emoticon

 — in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Sunshine and Dreary Day~

Well, today isn't starting out so great, but yet it is. It will be busy and a lot to get done. There were no takers for our TV's so we are taking them up to the Julian Center. Grocery shopping, mow a friend's lawn and go to the gym.

My Journey Continues~

So the last month I have been weening off some meds that were helpful during my cancer journey. Curious thing is that the doctors don't just tell you when to stop taking them. You have to be your own advocate. I am off two types of meds and all the supplements I was taking. It's been hell being around me so I stayed home mostly or just did things by myself. Didn't want to snap at my friends when I am normally calm about certain things. If you think you are on too much, question it. All that kept happening is my blood pressure kept rising and another drug would be added. My sugars would keep climbing and another drug would be added (not replaced, added). My weight kept climbing and I wasn't happy with that. I wasn't even this heavy when I was pregnant with my twins. I was over 30 pounds lighter when I moved here in 2009.

As soon as I went off the supplements, my sinus problems in the morning went away. I never wanted to do the nasal spray that was prescribed to me. A couple of months ago I even asked the ENT doc about it. His reply was to use the spray or the other option was to do surgery. Of course, I blew off his answer and still rarely used the spray. It didn't fix my problem. I am so glad I didn't accept it. I am happy to be off the supplements.

Next was the Effexor, which helps the nerve damage I have (permanent and stationery condition) it is also an anti-depressant. Even though I weened off it slowly, it played hell on my emotions and moods. I am so happy to be done with it. I do have to deal with the pins and needles that the neurapathy brings. But I am happy to be able to cry again.

Next was the Gabapentin. DONE~ Finish!!! So happy. Still walking a tight rope, but not ready to jump off the bus. True all these things can be helpful in a pinch. But I am not good with drugs and my body loves to reject them.

Last thing I have to watch on this journey is my liver. I am not a big drinker at all. Maybe once in a blue moon do I do it. So we will see the test results in a few weeks. If they aren't any better the Oncologist will refer me to a specialist. So my hope and prayers are all riding on the meds were doing it.

I am so thankful for the husband I have. He has been through all my ups and downs in this illness. He is my rock. heart emoticon