Ebbs and Flows

Rob disappearing behind the couch after Bounce the bunny went missing

Today was okay. Here's the rundown:

CPAP: Was a no-go last night, but only because I spent all night and half the morning running back and forth to the bathroom. I don't know what I ate, but it wasn't conducive to being strapped down all night. I eventually just cast off the mask and gave up. Back at it again tonight!

Allergy appointment: Successful! The rash started popping back up on the drive there. The NP who saw me tried insisting that it was the pollen and stuff flying around outside, but hello, this has been going on since at least the fall. Doubtful that's the (only) problem. Anyway, she gave me Prednisone, Claritin, and some spray-on itch relief that really doesn't work as well as just, uh, scratchin' and diggin' my nails into the bumps. So, yay, even more pills for me to take! Like 13 every night wasn't enough. Sigh. I am a walking medical dictionary.

Edit: Oh, yeah, and I had an allergy blood test done. Apparently they don't do the pin pricks on your arm with the different allergens anymore? She just drew blood and sent me on my way. I'll follow up in two weeks. Hokay.

Barbara: Came, saw, conquered the house that hasn't been cleaned in three weeks, since her last visit. Hey, when the doctor tells you 'no housework,' that's one order you follow! I always feel like apologizing to her for my house being a disgusting mess, and she always reminds me it's job security for her. It's our little dance.

Jack's cars: Found! No more little boy tears. That's a huge relief - for all of us. You've heard the saying, "If Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy"? Well, it's truer with "Jack" in there. Buh-lieve me. You don't want to experience his misery.

I think I've mentioned Samantha before on this blog: the young, new mother who came by to pick up some yarn in order to knit blankets for CARE Package? Well, she returned today with two freshly knitted blankets and a lot of enthusiasm for the charity. She has managed to talk me into doing a bake sale next weekend! I guess I've gotten sort of complacent about fundraising and getting the word out there, so it's good to have some fresh energy injected into the project. She's very gung-ho, full of ideas, and has tons of drive. Just what we need! I told her she was in charge of the bake sale - she's going to make the signs, do the shopping, half the baking, and half the tabling with me. Her goal is to make $100 for CARE Package, so I guess that's my goal, too!

The kids didn't know what to do with a tiny baby in the house. Guess it's been a while since we had one here. Her son, Andy, is a four-month-old NICU survivor, and they just didn't understand - or want to - that loud noises, getting too close, jumping around and being fidgety, etc. are just not the sort of noises a li'l feller like that appreciates. I'd love to watch him, though. He has the most adorable smile I've seen in a while. Makes me miss my uterus!

After she left, the kids were cranky and irritable, and I marched them all upstairs for rest and relaxation. Shortlly after that, Rob came home an hour early. I teased him that he should have called, since my lover just left. What if he'd come home too soon?

We crashed together on our respective couches; I didn't know I was so tired, but I guess entering 500 (!) bloggy giveaways wears a girl out! I got up twice to make wizzy and then went back to my couch to dream about having a giant Barbie castle where you could never find the bathroom. Probably I good thing I couldn't find it, or I might have peed in my sleep again.

When we woke up, we turned on Jeopardy! and Rob made dinner. The kids got spaghetti-and-sauce, and we got whole wheat spaghetti with olive oil and Parmesan cheese, sautéed baby scallops and marinated artichoke hearts. Mmm-mmm-mmm.

Then we watched American Idol. Well, I did. Last night's Dancing elimination of Marlee Matlin, and tonight's AI removal of Carly both made me happy. I was ready for them to go. I think after tonight's Law&Order we're going to watch the movie Juno (yay! I've been looking forward to this one) while I catch up on some knitting. I have, like, eight rows to show for the two weeks since my hysterectomy, and now that I'm Vicodin-free and more mentally there than usual, it's time to get back in the game. I'll show you my progress tomorrow.

Oh, and some possible good news: Our trip, in revised form, might be back on! Stay tuned for deets.

Fin.

Comments

[Ruby]

Damn! I liked Carly. I voted for her, Brooke and David Cook. I haven't watched yet but I was hoping I could find out online who went home. Pooh! I liked Carly!

I think David Cook will win now.

Juno is SO CUTE! I loved it.

[Steph]

Should we netflix Juno? I've been hearing about it a lot. Yay for Jack...Boo for no CPAP last night. I got bad news at the doc & will probably call you to cry about it tonight, because no one else seems to understand.

[Nadine]

I was ready for Marlee to go too. Good luck with the bake sale!

[wendy]

I haven't watched Juno but I really want to, I've heard great things about it! :)