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Posted by doggonedmysteries
Once in a while you run up against a person whose greatest desire is to make your day miserable. One thing I like about Facebook is that I can delete such a person. So much nicer than ‘real life’ isn’t it?
Now that Gavin has figured out how to snuggle with me on the new couch, he’s taken to scolding me if I’m not on the couch for him after dinner. It’s a hoot.
Patty can’t decide if she likes The Curmudgeon’s new chair or the couch more.
The days and nights are getting cooler. We can almost turn the AC off completely. It all depends on The Curmudgeon’s temperature tolerance.
Posted in Misc
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Family, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
What happened at the doctor…
Posted by doggonedmysteries
The Curmudgeon’s neurologist appointment resulted in him getting a prescription for a rollator, and a scolding for not using one that day. His walking was lousy.
After we left there I stopped at the Red Robin for a late lunch. I needed to take my pills and I needed to eat with them. The Curmudgeon had their Bleu Ribbon burger. I had Riblets and Clucks. Our very late lunch went on to be our early dinner. Later on neither one of us was interested in anything more than a light snack.
No G, we didn’t get the apple pie bites with caramel sauce. By the way folks, if you haven’t tried them, they are to die for–G and I have had them and love them.
Red Robin (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Posted in MS related
Tags: Author, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Food, Life, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Is it a man thing?
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Yesterday…My bedroom door popped open and The Curmudgeon startled me awake by asking, “Are you going to run me to my neurologist appointment at one?”
Once I got my heart rate back down to a somewhat normal cha-cha rhythm, I glanced at the clock. It was noon and I needed a shower and coffee before I went anywhere. “Are you freaking kidding me?”
“Well I did ask you on Wednesday.”
“You could’ve reminded me last night so I remembered to set my alarm and got up with enough time to shower, have coffee, and drive you there.” I dragged my sorry ass out of bed, grabbed my towel, and headed to the bathroom.
“Well, are you taking me? I don’t think I can drive today.”
“Yeah. If you have my coffee ready for me when I get downstairs.”
One quick shower later I was downstairs sipping on my coffee when he asked me another question. “Do you think you can print out my med list?”
“Easy answer for that one. No, we don’t have time. You forget, my computer doesn’t talk to my printer and I don’t have your med list on my lap top yet. Grab the list off the cupboard door and update it.”
We get into the car and ready to go when he starts asking me questions about certain buttons he sees. This was only his second time in my van.
I respond through clenched teeth. “If you want to get there, you might want to keep quiet and let me drive instead of saying, ‘look at that what is it?'”
He survived the trip–I didn’t kill him…
You all have a good one!
Too tired to post…Enjoy the pics!
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Posted in Dog related
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Doggoned, Dogs, Family, Life, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
When it’s hard enough to make ends meet…
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Some idiots come along and make it harder yet. Thanks a lot.
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Posted in Misc
Tags: Author, Criminal mischief, Disability, Doggoned, Life, MS, Multiple Sclerosis, Shoot 'em!, Writer
Getting geared up for our Halloween party…
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Yes, I know it’s early but yesterday G and I decided what to make for Dominique’s birthday cake at our Trick or Treat night party. Then, we had to make sure we had the supplies on hand since last time many of the Halloween cake decorating items were out of stock when we went looking for them.
I went on Amazon and ordered everything we need to make….. MINIONS!!!!
You all have a good one!
Posted in Holidays
Tags: Author, Caregiver, Disability, Food, Halloween, Life, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
So I let the valet park my new van… :O
Posted by doggonedmysteries
I had to go to the hospital for a blood test today. They are doing construction so one entire parking lot is fenced in and what parking is left is at a premium. After driving around and around for what felt like forever, I had no other choice than to let the valets park my new van that even The Curmudgeon has yet to drive.
Cringing, I handed them my key. I told them that this car was brand new, even my husband hasn’t driven it. Heck, I’ve only put twenty miles on it so far. They were so sweet and did their best to reassure me. I hurried inside to get my blood test and then practically ran out to get my car back. They laughed knowing how nervous I was. I told them, “I haven’t even named her yet!”
Once my van was back in front of me, I did take a little time to let them see all the lovely features it has. They think it is a cool van.
You all have a good one!
Posted in Misc
Tags: Author, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Life, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Valet parking, Writer
Health snippets
Posted by doggonedmysteries
I have come to the conclusion that I may have been low on potassium for a while and then had it bottom out earlier this week. Now with all the potassium pumped into me since the ambulance run, I am finding I am having a slow upswing in energy. Interesting.
The Curmudgeon was reading one of his MS magazines and came across an article on vitamin D. He realizes that since he seldom goes outside he’s probably very low on it. He started taking supplements a week ago and says he feels better the last few days.
Both of us and the pups are both enjoying the cool nights. We’ve turned off the ac and opened the windows. I do believe we are all sleeping deeper.
You all have a good one!
Posted in healthy living
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, healthy living, Life, Love, Writer
Some of them are raised right.
Posted by doggonedmysteries
As is the case in the city, we seldom can find youngsters willing to help with the odd job or two around here that I haven’t the energy to do lately and The Curmudgeon can’t do.
Yesterday, I was fortunate to find two young men interested in making some pocket-money. I had reached the end of my energy and still had quite a bit of work to do. Things were terribly overgrown outside my fence. The boys walked away twenty dollars richer, full of root beer, and I was able to cool down and recharge. I did ask them to come back from time to time because I was sure I could find things for them to do.
It’s nice to know that there are still a few kids around who had parents interested enough in them to raise them right.
You all have a good one!
Get some rest
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Yeah, like that’s going to happen. The Curmudgeon is having a couple of bad days here now, probably because of me going into the hospital and him stressing out. In other words, no one waits on me and lets me lounge about.
Five loads later, I’ve caught the washing up except for two bedspreads but I’ll need detergent before I can do them. I cleaned the kitchen, watered the plants, and the dogs made sure they got everything they wanted.
The Curmudgeon did manage to mow the grass yesterday, only because the morning was a bit cooler. It was nice to walk out into the yard and not be almost knee-deep in grass.
I am tired and heading to bed soon. You all have a good one!
Posted in Misc
Tags: Author, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Home, Life, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Low and slow day
Posted by doggonedmysteries
I kept a low profile yesterday. After not getting any rest at the hospital I needed some. Of course, having two dogs who missed me, didn’t help in the getting some rest department. LOL! Oh, well gots to love the babies.
“Mommy is home. We can go out every five minutes?” Gavin rings the bells to go out repeatedly.
“No.”
“We can have what you have?” Patty and Gavin try to climb into my lap while I eat a yogurt.
“No.”
“We can both sit in your lap?” They bicker for spot on me rather than next to me on the couch.
“No. Get off.” I take inventory of all my new bruises.
You all have a good one!
Did you notice I was gone for a day?
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Spent Tuesday and most of Wednesday in the hospital. All is well. Wasn’t feeling very well Tuesday when I got up and after I showered and dressed was feeling worse. Had some mild symptoms similar to when I had the heart attack, so I had The Curmudgeon call an ambulance. I wasn’t taking any chances.
They sent me home yesterday around 6 p.m. all clear. They did adjust some medications to lower dosages added a new one and took me off another. My potassium levels were too low so they have me taking some now too. My cholesterol levels are great according to them. All my blood tests came back good and the echocardiogram stress test was very good.
You all have a good one!
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