Migraine

morning all

well, i took Chico to the vet yesterday - he has an upper respiratory infection! He just a tiny wee baby - not fair! He got antibiotics to take for a week, and if it doesnt improve in around 3 days, to take him straight back!

I have managed to successfully talk Barry into letting Chico sleep with us at night! I just felt him being alone all night was far too long! The only problem was, he ends up under the covers - haha! and has done the toilet in our bed.

However - at my puppy class, i wastold to avoid feeding Chico after 6pm at night - and this would help with the housebreaking! Well, It has worked a treat! He slept all night last night and the night before with no accidents! Its so comical to wake up and he lying right beside you, with his body under the covers and his tiny wee head ont he pillow next to yours! I never thought it possible to love an animal sooooooooo much!

Today - i dnt plan on doing much, although will have to go to shopping centre to buy my neice and freind a birthday gift - didnt manage it yesterday!

Hope eveyone has a great day

gail x

Just checking in...

I shouldn't have gotten out of bed today. Now the plan is to see how long I can make it after work. I've gotta save a couple of spoons though because I have to go see my friends and the new baby at the hospital sometime today. FB pictures just don't do the baby justice Gabriella was born yesterday just before 4pm. I can't wait to meet her.

Anyway, that's my good news. At least I have something to look forward to at the moment.

PT is torture. It's definitely not making me any better. If anything it's making me worse. It aggravates my head. And the big overhead lights, like at a school, are just terrible. They're like the ones in my office. And just the smallest twinge of a headache is escalated. And everyone wonders why half the time my lights are off in my office. And it's just easier to let them make their stupid wise cracks than try to explain why I leave the lights off. Oh well.

DBF and I went out to dinner and to see our friend DJ. It was nice to get out of the house and have some 'us' time. The lack of privacy we have with his parents there is already killing me. If I ever get the guts to take a leave of absence from here I'm going to have to spend the daytime at my parents' house. At least then my mother will be working and my father's pretty good at leaving me alone, at least most of the time. My boss is out the next couple of days. Maybe I can put my thoughts about a leave of absence into an email. That may be easier to have a basis for discussion when she comes back. I don't know. DBF keeps telling me I need to do it, but I'm scared to do it.

Kelly - she actually didn't do my laundry like I asked. So I'm pretty happy about that. Although, you should see our kitchen. Everything's in Tupperware, lol. Good luck to me finding anything next time I actually decide to cook.

Tracie - it would be much easier to have that discussion if it was my mother and not DBF's. Because I would just be up front with my mother. We've always had our share of disagreements but I'd just be straight with her. Oh well, we'll see how it goes I guess. If it gets to the point where I can't take it anymore I'm going to take Kelly's advice and have DBF talk to her.

Amy - good luck trying your new meds. And Eileen's right, try to think positive. Hopefully they work for you. Having them there is going to drive me nuts. I already feel like we constantly have to entertain them... I just want to come home from work and crawl into bed...

Eileen - I tried Frova and it was like $45 for 9 pills with my insurance. At least the Treximet is only $25, and that's if I don't have a coupon. It may be worth trying the Imitrex too. We'll see what happens once my Treximet supply is no more...

Alaura - sorry you're having a rough time. Hopefully today is better for you.

Peggy - I hope the Depakote works for you. I'm glad being off the Topamax is making things a little less fuzzy for you. I'm glad DBF's mom isn't demanding like that. I just feel like she's already trying to overrun our lives. I'm a lot more sensitive to stuff when I don't feel well and it's just more pressure on me having them constantly underfoot.

Jamie - good luck in Dallas! We miss you!

Gail - I hope Chico gets better!

Ok, got to get to work.
Meli

Good morning. Another fine sleep in day - very dark and cloudy, rain and thunder. Why won't the weather do this on the weekend?

We got Nikoli's first MS report card - not bad after the last round of not doing homework. I think he finally gets that I have three resources for finding out if he's not doing his homework.

Kath's hasn't come yet but I know it's going to be one C and the rest As and Bs.

Gail, I hope you guys are feeling better and now your dog has it! Any chance he got it from you?

Meli, you have my sympathies on the inlaws. We once spent three days with my parents (dh's inlaws, to stick with a theme) and they about drove us crazy. We'd had a big storm and no power so we went to stay with dh's inlaws. Staying here in 100 degree heat would've been preferrable in hindsight.

I think I'm going to light a bunch of candles and then talk myself into doing some laundry.

Hello gang -

Deb I like your idea of lighting candles to help motivate you on a stormy day!

Meli it's hard to share space even with people who you get along with... hard to have people around when your head is hurting... put it all together, you've got a lot to cope with. I loved my in-laws very much and I was grateful when they helped out but they still drove me crazy on extended visits, and I still occasionally find things my MIL rearranged/hid away/disassembled, you name it - and she died 14 years ago! Anyway, I'm willing to bet the more you can try to talk straight with them, the less tension is going to build up.

Gail glad you got Chico's toilet needs sorted out - yuck! But nice to be able to snuggle him w/out worry. Hope he and all of you are feeling well soon.

Held my first Migraine support group session last night - everyone seemed quite happy with it. Then I was jazzed and had trouble falling asleep and when I did fall asleep I slept fine until 4 am and then woke up full of ideas about things I want to do for the group members, and couldn't turn my brain off to go back to sleep. Eventually I did but I woke up with a Migraine this morning. Ironic! I'm going to have to work on how to calm myself down after sessions - though since it was the first one I was probably more hyped than I'll be in future.

Took a triptan and I'm lying down with the laptop - hoping to get a clear head for part of the day, anyway.

See ya!

- Megan

Hi everyone,

I'm just popping in real quick. I'm on day two of a Migraine. Yesterday was just awful. I got to the point where it hurt to talk to anyone so when that happened I just headed into the bedroom. I like to stay in the family room when I have a Migraine because it helps me from feeling so isolated and alone.

Anyway, I'm hoping and praying it breaks today. I have to follow up on an interview I did earlier in the week tomorrow. If I get the job, and I think I did, ( ) I have to go for the drug test tomorrow. I really need this job because my "baby daddy" hasn't paid his child support the last few months and my savings is quickly depleting. He really is a great daddy to DD but he lost his job so until he finds another one, he can't pay me.

Alright, I'm off to forum for as long as my noggin will allow.

Funny thing about sleep, Megan. I didn't get much last night, either. DH, DD2 & I all had pretty rough days, & I started waking up around midnight. was awake about every hour for several minutes from then on. Oh, well.

Gail, one of the things we did with all our Labs that I wish we'd done with our Dachshund was to crate-train them. That way, they had their own "rooms" to go to when they needed a break. A friend of DH's dog even pulls her crate door closed behind herself!

But, Winston is like Chico - sleeps between us every night. Then Chloe, our white cat, gets on my other side, as does Banzai, our HUGE classic tabby. I'm "locked in." Rolling over surrounded by those three gets to be a challenge.

So, what does your daughter think of Chico? Is she able to help you nurse him right now? Poor pup! Poor Gail!

Meli, it took my MIL and I years to get past her coming down for a visit and cleaning out my house while I was at work. Her cleaning was so thorough that I had to buy my clothes back from Goodwill after she left. I didn't recover everything, & we all lost some precious mementoes in the process.

So, while avoiding the "you" messages, speak up. Tell her how glad you are that they are here, and how nice everything looks in Tupperware. Ask her how to label the Tupperware. (I know they make great paper labels that last.) Ask her the best way to care for the Tupperware so that it lasts.

Did/does she work? Ask her how she juggled job & home life. Tell her how you are juggling job & home life & chronic illness. Ask her for recepies, even. Get DBF to take "Dear Old Dad" for walks or something. Can all four of y'all go for walks?

Deb, I, too, like the candles idea. It's sunny here, but I may light some anyway. They'll have to be unscented because my tea olive is in bloom.

DH and I checked out a new-to-us barbeque restaurant last evening. Excellent ribs, pulled pork, chicken, and brisket. All the meats were carefully spiced, then smoked. All were good even without sauces. Sides were great, too. No food triggers present.

Now I just need to find the energy to get moving and get things done.

Rebecca, The Island Mama

I am happy today. Somewhat.... Argued with my daughter this morning before I got to work this morning. My daughter is also stressed out about school too, failing one class. AP Bio. I feel for her.

Got some sleep last nite. I went to bed and told the family if you have something to say I'll be out in 5 minutes. I was out 5pm after dinner until this morning 5am. Long time.

Gail hope you and yours is getting better and as for Chico it is good.

Hey Deb I sounds good with the candles. I bought some music from the dollar store. They are relaxing CD's and maybe with the rain were getting for the next seveal days just would be nice.

Laura hope your migrine goes away and you get better.

Rebecca sorry to hear your not getting rest. Hope you get some soon, no rest is not good on migraine pain from what I'm learning.

Well everyone got to get back to work. I would just love to go home and sleep again. Guess I'm not getting enough sleep. my Neruo warned me about it and said he would would do a sleep test to see if it's caused by my head pain.

Hope it's on a weekend. I do have FMLA in place.

much lat'r

Dutchess

Hey guys

Well its day 5 nd each day is getting worse with this migraine. I have spent a couple days in bed now and have missed 2 days of work I think you all know that just doesn't happen with me

I did call my doc and I am waiting for a return call. I am not sure what he can do, but I hope its somethin useful.

Sorry I can't talk more right now. I will as soon as I can. Now I am headed back to bed. Been up for about 15 min and can't handle anymore...

Well, Megs, the candles haven't worked on the laundry, yet. I did get some clutter cleaned up and when I get up, I'll start sorting laundry.

I also have to wash a few pots, sweep the kitchen floor and make some soup.

It's intriguing to listen to inlaw stories. I absolutely adore my inlaws and have never had any confrontation with them or any need to, and we've spent many a weekend/vacation with them at their farm house. I feel lucky that I don't have inlaws troubles, but since my dh does, I can sympathize.

Laura, I avoid the bedroom, too, even when dh tells me to go rest. I don't want to isolate myself from the family.

Rebecca, what is a tea olive?

Dutchess, I've been through the stressed daughter phase. This year is going well, I wish your dd good luck.

Hi everybuddy,

I made it through DS9's b-day party last weekend. My head was very bad that day, but I was determined to join in as much as possible. After everyone left, I totally crashed. My head has been really awful since last Friday. All of the stress of having 40+ family members over for the party was too much, I think.

DS6 came home from school sick today. He's resting in his PJ's, under his blankie, watching cartoons and snoozing on the sofa. I'm about to move to the love seat and possibly do the same. DS doesn't have a fever, but he looks like he feels pretty sick. Lousy stuffy nose and headache. I think he'll probably miss tomorrow, too.

Jamie, thinking of you in Dallas and looking forward to Cindy's update!

Gail, I'm so sorry Chico's sick! Your family has really had a rough time!

Meli, enjoy your visit with the new baby. I could never stay with family for that long--mine or DH's. I'll keep you in my prayers.

Deb, that Nikoli! You really do have to play detective sometimes, don't you? I'm glad to hear both of your kids are doing so well in school. You should be so proud!

Megs, congrats on the successful meeting! Pull out those relaxation tapes after the meetings. Maybe a warm bath and a cup of tea, too? Oh, BTW, I get a giggle every time you re-set your ticker and it reads "Today is my last migraine." I hope that really does come true!!!

Laura, that the job is yours!

Rebecca, oh my! Your MIL really DID clean out your house, didn't she? I'll join you and Megs on the sleepless front. I had several hours awake last night, too.

Dutchess, your DD's brave to even take AP bio! Yuk! Boy, you slept for a long time! You must've really needed that rest.

I'm struggling with the whole status issue. I've got a few questions/issues I'm trying to sort out with that...I'll post in the Questions folder, I think...

Have a great Thursday, everyone.

jenny

Hey everyone!

My head is doing strange things today. Pressure and pain on the back left side but not Migraine feeling. My neck is giving me much trouble so I'm sure that is what this pain is. It's annoying.

I feel tired today and I'm very happy it's almost the end of the week! We have dinner at my MIL's tonight and then home to rest.

The weather here is cold and windy. I hear that Colorado ski resorts have decided to open a month early because they already have snow! Not a good sign! I sense a bad winter will be upon us soon......also considering we really didn't have a summer.

Rebecca - the BBQ sounds awesome!

Laura - hope you are feeling better soon!

Megs - happy to hear your group went well but sorry you have a Migraine. Feel better!

Hope you all have a great day. I'm going to see if anyone will notice me sleeping at my desk.

Afternoon, all. I have a few minutes at work (the doc's office) so I thought I would check in.

Things have been going okay here. Not terrible but not great. Vacation in SC was wonderful, but coming back to the real world has not been fun. DF is stressed out about not having a real job, and is really sick of being underpaid for work that's not even in our field. I'm feeling okay about work - things are much better now that I'm only at the salon one day a week - but it's hard not to be stressed about money. Even though we're doing fine. It's just hard to look at the calendar and realize it's been 11 months since we were laid off.

I had to go to the unemployment office on Tuesday for a mandatory "training", since I've exhausted all of my standard benefits and am now using the emergency money (thank you, stimulus package!). The "training" was of course a total joke, and a waste of 3 hours of my morning. Well, an hour of it was the "training". The rest of the time I had to wait around for my individual interview with one of their unemployment people (I was one of the last ones to go, of course).

The guy I met with was a total idiot, to put it nicely. Basically unemployment wants to make sure that everyone is applying to at least two types of jobs (their primary and secondary choices), which is reasonable. This guy took a look at all of my information and basically told me I should become an administrative assistant and try to get back into architecture in another 5 years or so. I was furious. It obviously didn't matter to him that I'm working *two* part-time jobs outside my field, so I'm willing to take a job that's not my ideal. The kicker is that DF had to go to this same training a few weeks ago and even met with the same guy. DF and I have the exact same experience and education, but DF was told to keep doing what he's doing. He was not told to give up looking at architecture and become an admin. Sounds mighty shady to me.

Not too much is going on otherwise. I'll be starting a low dose of Celexa next week, which Dr E is hoping will ease my anxiety/depression a bit. I've had a hard summer with all the life stress going on, and going away on vacation made me realize just how bad my anxiety has gotten. I'm nervous about trying a new drug, with all of the bad reactions I've had. I'll start it on Monday night (since Tuesday-Wednesday is my weekend) and hope for the best...

I guess that's all for now. Hope all are AWAP.

Hi buddies -

Checking in again. I have all sorts of writing to do today but can't get my Migraine brain to bend around it. Pain is down some but mental functioning has not returned so I figured I'd come chat. Adam's home with some kind of virus - has been for 3 days. He's driving me berserk. He's in stir-crazy won't shut up wants attention mode and I'm in leave me alone don't make a sound don't touch me mode. Not a good combination!

Deb I didn't realize the candles were actually supposed to DO the laundry for you... they must work for the laundry fairy? But maybe they're on strike?

Eileen it is too cold and too windy! BRR! Not ready for a cold winter, that's for sure.

Duchess love your new profile pic - it's nice to see your face!

Jenny yeah that ticker cracks me up - wish it would come true! Glad you made it through DS's party - 40 relatives in the house would do me in, for sure!

Alaura !! Hope the doc has some good ideas.

Rebecca that's a great set of suggestions on in-law communication!

Hey MJ glad to see you checking in. That tool at the Unemployment office ought to go do some work outside his field, since he's obviously not up to performing in his field! Glad SC was nice - sorry "real life" is hard - I can relate.

Okay off I go to read some more - talk to you later. Head's hurting more again. I may have to move to rescue, & sleep...

- Megs

Hi--

I ended up starting my day around noon, since I developed a pre-migrainous headache around 10 this morning. Our weather is terribly unsettled at the moment which is always bad for my head. I was able to get rid of it with my aborting meds but I always lose an hour of two of the day. Luckily I didn't have a lot planned for the day.

I need to email my boss at CVS about my new availability and desire for 2 days/week. I hope they will have a spot(s) for me to work. I hate to have to go looking for another job, even if they are pretty easy to get usually as long as you only want part time. I know I can still work for CVS every week if I work out of district but that's kind of a pain.

I need to go to the pharmacy and pick up new meds Dr. K prescribed as well as some refills today. Dishes are also in the forecast. Harmoni has already been ridden so she's lazing around in the pasture this afternoon.

Tomorrow Dear DIL and I are going shopping for the kids getting them new winter clothes and I have a bunch of baby gifts to buy while we're out.

I need to get going to the pharmacy so won't reply to everyone right now.

Hope everyone has an AWAP day.

Traci