Archive for September, 2006
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Thursday, September 7th, 2006I had my 2 week appt today. Things seem to be healing. I am in the average range for healing. I have been experiencing so many hot flashes and sweats. Hopefully the right ovary is going to get into gear someday soon. Still not able to carry my baby girl around. I can lift her [...]
Dad Isn’t Great
Thursday, September 7th, 2006“I fussy with you, Daddy” — Annie After being told that she couldn’t have chocolate cake until she had eaten some more pizza, a situation made worse by the fact that her two sisters were then eating said cake.
You Don’t Count the Cost
Tuesday, September 5th, 2006We just got the hospital’s bill for Sandi’s “little procedure” and it’s a doozy! Total: $19,909.66 IV fluids: $459.25 (11 units—boy was she thirsty!) Sterile supplies: $4,140.80 (9 units, whatever a unit means in this context) Lab/Chemistry: $89.75 (maybe a Bunsen burner or those goggles?) Lab/Hematology: $200.00 (what are they billing us for lizards? Oh [...]
Long Hard Day
Tuesday, September 5th, 2006Bill went back to work today and I thought I would be better by now. I thought that my recovery from my hysterectomy and left ovary removal would be about the same as my recovery from my c-sections. I was wrong. Since Bill went back to work today my cousin, Michelle, came to help out. [...]
Quote of the day
Tuesday, September 5th, 2006It is windy out. I need to go get my cape. ~Kimberly It is breezy out and apparently that helps you to fly about in your cape.
Reflections on My Opportunity
Monday, September 4th, 2006My eleven days being the primary caregiver is drawing to a close and it has been an incredible experience. I went into it slightly nervous about the whole endeavor because there’s three of them and only one of me—and I’m not a terribly patient person. In the end, I can say that it was both [...]
50 by 50
Monday, September 4th, 2006Here is a list of 50 goals I want to accomplish by the time I am 50. Travel to Italy Travel to Greece Take the children to Disneyland Take the children to Hawaii Snorkel Alaskan Cruise Weigh 160 pounds Make love in the rain Teach my children to read Take the kids on a picnic [...]
Is it time for soccer yet?
Sunday, September 3rd, 2006Grammy and Papa signed Annie and Kimberly up for soccer in the fall! They are so excited. They want to play NOW! Bill is going to be an assistant to the team. I think that this is going to be a great experience. I cannot wait. And yes, I also cannot wait to see them [...]
Boots for the babies
Sunday, September 3rd, 2006Oh how cute the three of them look parading about the house in their new little cowgirl boots!!! Must take pictures and share them with you. By the way, they are going to be cowgirls for Halloween!
Spin Doctor
Saturday, September 2nd, 2006“I don’t need to pee. I just need new underwears.” — Annie When questioned about whether she had an accident in her underwear. It turned out, unsurprisingly, that she had.
Kitten Nap
Friday, September 1st, 2006“I take a teeny nap.” — Annie Followed by closing her eyes for two seconds and then opening them again, when asked if she was going to take a nap at all today.
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