Jaxson is a big ol' jerk. The quantity went up, significantly up, yesterday. I almost let it break me. My girls were here to watch season finales with me and keep me from melting into a complete pity pot, although I did post some pretty whiny stuff on Facebook and my favorite message boards.
There is a reason that this is happening. I'm either not supposed to lose this drain yet, or I'm not supposed to start chemo on Tuesday. I don't know what the reason is, but I'm sure there is one, so I'm going to shut my dang mouth about it. Whining will get me nowhere.
I took Natalie to the Minute Clinic yesterday morning. I told them, "She has a sore throat, sores in her mouth and spots on her hands and feet." The nurse practitioner asked, "What are you thinking?" I said, "I think she has Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease." She nodded that she agreed. Then she went to Bing on her computer and looked up the facts that she thought I should know.
The fact that I diagnosed her and they used a search engine didn't keep them from charging the full $25 copay. LOL It's viral, so there's not much we can do other than Tylenol for pain and a prescription mouth rinse that helps with the mouth pain. She is miserable.
I can NOT get this stuff. Seriously. That would cause a whole new batch of problems for me. There is a lot of hand washing going on in this house. LOL Hand washing and complaining (from both of us.)
Monica is out of school for the summer, so the great job hunt is on. She attacks a different nearby town each day. It's amazing how many places won't hire you unless you are 18. I don't remember it being that way, but it's probably a safety issue. I hope she finds something. I'll never forget how great it felt to have that freedom, responsibility, and MONEY! ha ha
OK, If I disappear for a while, it means I have nothing new to say. I don't want anyone to think that my absence means there is a problem. I just find myself turning into a whiny-post person, and I don't want to be that person. I can promise you with 100% certainty that I will post an update the moment I lose the drain. :)
3 comments:
well, try to have a nice weekend and relax as much as possible and wash your hands a lot.
Rachel . . . I have been thinking about you and keeping up with whats' going on for you through your blog. Have not wanted to bother you with comments as I know how tired you are. Just wanted you to know that Gregg and I think of you often and that you are definitely in our prayers EVERY DAY. Keep your chin up and know that you are loved and missed.
My grandson had Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease a while back. It is difficult to deal with I know. you should have charged them for your expertise. LOL Hope you lose the drain. Go ahead and whine. It's justified. good luck whatever happens on Tuesday. take care.
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