Endometriosis Awareness Month

March is endometriosis awareness month. As a show of support on Facebook I have changed my profile picture to the picture below. I will also be posting more info throughout the month.

Learning

I have been reading about Endometriosis like crazy. I figure since this disease is ruling my life and causing me so much pain that I should know as much about it as possible. My next book is about PCOS (polycystic ovarain syndrome). Deep reading. I want to know why my stomach is hurting the way it is and what I can change or don't have to change about my life to help with my health.

I fnally had to go to the ER on Sunday for the migrane that I had. Ten days before I gave in. I tried everything at home. I still have a twinge of it that won't go away but I think that it is just my hormones. All I can do is stay hydrated and pray it goes away. I got a pretty large dose of steriods which usually takes a couple of days to kick in. Hope that it is soon.

On a sad note...I spoke about the LaDue family in a previous post. Tracey's mother passed. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family. My thoughts will continue to be with Tracey as she continues on this journey through breast cancer. She is one tough chick.

Crazy Day

Today has been a day of appointments for the parents. The morning started out with Daddy getting the nerves burned in his lower back, which he has every few months. We were at the Surgery Center for about 3 hours. Heaven forbid his doctor ever run on time. Then Mom got a nerve block in her neck (8 shots), which was another 3 hours at the doctors office. There was only 1 hour in between these appointments. They are both doing good, just sore.

This would have been a lot easier to do today if I hadn't been on day 7 of a migraine. I have tried everything. I started a steriod dose tonight, along with my "Bed Buddy" (stinky heating pad) and hope it starts working by tomorrow because I don't think I can take much more of this. I read an article in a headache magazine today that stated that hormone related migraines actually reduce your pain threshold. How crazy is that? So what you normally think you can take, the migraine just knocks you down. Sound just like the Endometriosis.

On a happier note...I have been looking for bedding to start redecorating my room and I finally found it last night. It is on its way(Thank you QVC). Now I have to find a mattress that is not to expensive, re-paint my great grandmothers old bed (for like the 100th time), and start organizing. Doing crafty stuff makes me happy and keeps me busy. Not that I don't have other stuff to do, but if your personal space is not happy, then you can not be happy. I will post pics of my progress.

The way I feel

I am sharing a picture that explains why I have not blogging the past view days. I just don't feel well and am having trouble staying awake and getting out of bed long enough to do anything. Hoping to feel better soon.

If you don't know what Endometriosis is I will put a link below for more information.
http://endometriosis.org/

Migraines Suck!

Today is day two of a migraine for me. I haven't had one in a while so this one is really kicking my butt. I guess its a good thing I can just lay here and relax. I just keep taking the migraine cocktail when I would prefer another kind of cocktail.

I have been house sitting since last night and all is good so far. Mamaw and Poppi left this morning at about 4:30am and landed in Texas right before lunch. I am so glad they are spending some time together and getting to see my cousin at the same time. My cousin really misses them and I know they miss her. Thank goodness these 4 dogs are being good for me. I have knocked on wood so I don't jinx myself.

We are actually supposed to get some snow of Sunday. Maybe up to 5-6 inches. It cracks me up that people freak out about that. My aunt in eastern KY said that people were doing the milk and bread run to the grocery and they are getting maybe up to 1 ft of snow. That used to be a small amount, but in recent years we just don't get a lot of snow, so people freak out. I'm not going anywhere Sunday, so it can do whatever it wants. Not to mention I love me some snow.

♥♥♥Happy Valentine's Everyone♥♥♥

I want to wish all my family and friend's a Happy Valentine's Day! My Mom and Dad were my Valentine's as usual this year. I was very excited to get my cards (hoops and yo yo from daddy) and my chocolate covered grapes.

On another note, I have not been feeling well the past couple of days so I am going to go see the doctor tomorrow or Thursday. I start dog sitting (4 dogs) for Mamaw and Poppi on Thursday evening, so I have to get some relief before then. They are going to see my cousin and her beautiful family in Texas and are coming back on Sunday. I really hope they have a great time and get to enjoy that beautiful baby girl.

I hope everyone had a wonderful day and enjoyed it with a love one, no matter who it was. I have learned not to be so bitter about it.

RIP Whitney Houston

So the World truly lost a beautiful Angel today! I understand that people have troubles in their life, but the music that Whitney Houston brought into our lives has nothing to do with any of that. I am a child of the 80's and grew up on Whitney's music.

I hope she is finally at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.