Christmas Countdown - 2012

[Meceka]

Morning, MMC! How are you all on this wonderful Wednesday? I am hoping to see you all at the Pines tonight! (PS: Aren't the weeks just flying by?! I remember dragging at the end of November but now it seems like time is passing by quickly!)

The special cough syrup that the doctor prescribed kind of worked and kind of didn't. It did make me drowsy which helped me to relax and unwind, but it didn't do much for my cough like it was supposed to. I coughed for about an hour and a half once I got into bed before I finally fell asleep. The good news, though, I finally did get some much needed sleep! Only about 6 hours or so, but it's definitely better than the 2 hours I have been getting.

I am feeling good again today, minus my ribs killing me. Hopefully once my cough calms down that pain will ease up.

I have class this morning and then some assignments to do. Next week is my last week of actual classes, then it'll be finals week. It's almost Christmas break!

Have a good day!

I'm glad you finally got a bit more rest ~ praying you keep getting better!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Almost forgot to relate the latest news about Guinness. The mass in his windpipe was benign, and the medication has shrunk it considerably, so there will be no surgery and he will be fine.

That is great news!!!

 

[Meceka]

The Today Show just had a Christmas music quiz, I knew all the questions except one.
Now I know Kenny G has the best selling Holiday album of all time. I would have never guessed that. cheesy

I like his music and never would have guessed that!

 

[Meceka]

hi everyone....I wasn´t on mmc very much the last few days....I would like to ask for prayers for me....on Monday I will have to have a Proctoscopy (not looking forward to that procedure )......and as always I am panicing that the outcome will be devastating...it is part of my character to always worry terribly and expect the worst....so I would appreciate if You guys could pray for me that all is fine....or that it is nothing major....as both doctors have already said...that they think it is nothing serious...so I would appreciate You guys to say a lil prayer for me....thank You in advance

i actually think it is an endoscopy...not sure about the english term

Prayers on the way, track! {{{HUGS}}}

 

[Meceka]

My last radiation is over!!! Hooray!!! For some reason, today was extra tiring. I am going to take a nap and will be back on afterwards. Take care, everyone. Track, I think endoscopy is through the mouth and proctoscopy is the other end! Hubby has had many endosopies done to have his esophogus "stretched" out.

Snowflake, so good to see you. How is the move coming along?

I received my smoked brown sugar, and it smells and tastes divine. I think I will try it on some ham first.

Brent, take care. I have had two knee surgeries and they are not really too bad. I healed fairly quickly and then had physical therapy. No more pain! Good luck to you.

Nap time!!!

:???: Hooray!!! Congratulations, Seawaters! {{{HUGS}}}

 

[Meceka]

Magical Christmas things are happening with the afghan I put up for sale in the Merry Marketplace to benefit Santa's Sleigh---not one, but TWO anonymous members separately bought the afghan and immediately re-gifted it to MMC. In other words, the afghan's price has TWICE been donated to Santa's Sleigh, and the afghan is still available for purchase! (The sale ends Dec. 10 at 10 p.m.) Such generosity has me speechless. But it's so typical of MMC!

This is such a wonderful thing to read!

 

[Meceka]

good evening, christmas family

just relaxing now and watching the polar express !!

i want to thank everyone for all your encouragement about starting the methotrex*te. I know you all want the best for me and after a lot of consideration and reading, i am considering not starting this med. It is a dangerous drug. It is notorious for causing liver problems, mouth sores, nausea, tumors and hair loss. Now, i want to get improvment in my psoriatic arthritis but not if it means i am going to be sicker which it sounds like i would be. I was on this drug once before orally and got sicker than a dog. The doctor yesterday told me that the injectable form has less side effects. I don't know about that after some of the things i read. Does any of this make sense to anyone ??? I am very scared of this drug........at any rate i feel there is no hurry to start this and i plan to hang on to my prescription and talk to the doctor further and express my concerns. Maybe there is something else....i hope.....

i hope everyone has a wonderful, christmassy evening.

jennifer, i hope you feel better - you have been sick far too long.

xmas, i hope you feel better soon. Vacation is just around the corner !!

merrymistletoe - praying for will's grandmother xo


have a christmassy night everyone !!! Xoxo

{{{hugs}}}

 

[Meceka]

Well if you are drinking as much as her, then it's definitely going to be PM.

:lol:

 

[Meceka]

Good Christmas morning to all!

Couldn't make it to the pines. What?! First time ever missing the Pines. Ash (my Wife) is sick. Had to take her to the doctors. She has strep throat. Weeee. Oh well. She has meds now so thats good! Busy busy busy season. This weekend I am going to a buffet with friends. Our work Christmas party is too expensive, thats right, they have us pay. So we are doing a little gathering on our own. I cant believe its December already! Like I said. Once October hits, Christmas flys by. Well back to breakfast I go! Have a merry day everyone!

I hope Ash is better soon! Have a MERRY day, too, Undrtakr!

 

[Meceka]

Thank you! Hopefully everything will be finalized/confirmed on Tuesday,

My thoughts exactly! Thanks, Brad!

Glad to know they're not bad, Seawaters. Thank you for the advice. Also, congratulations on completing your last radiation. I seem to recall your previous posting about being done near the beginning of Christmas. Now, I just hope that you can full enjoy the Christmas Season!

Thanks, CAH!

Thanks, made! I am Please to have an idea. Excited to have confirmation next Tuesday!



Thank you!



"Kristy" works everywhere.

I hope all goes well at the doctor's next week. I agree, "Kristy" works everywhere! Have a MERRY day, Brent!

 

[jennifer91]

Good morning/afternoon, MMC!

I just got home from class. I have tomorrow, then next week, and then it's time for finals! I can't believe I am almost done for the semester. The next couple of weekends will be filled with lots of papers and studying.

I finally got some sleep last night, yay! I coughed when I first got into bed, but then the medicine helped and I fell asleep and didn't cough at all. I got around 7-8 hours of sleep which is great compared to the whole two hours I have been getting lately. I feel a ton better today aside from my ribs hurting.

Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts/prayers!

 

[Meceka]

Thinking of you all and hoping today isn't as busy at the office as the rest of the week has been. So happy tomorrow's Friday.

Happy St. Nicholas Day!

Almost forgot to relate the latest news about Guinness. The mass in his windpipe was benign, and the medication has shrunk it considerably, so there will be no surgery and he will be fine.

That's about it, because my brain is mushy today. Trying to think of a message to record for the MMC annual greeting, but I just can't put into words how I feel about you.

Happy St. Nicholas Day to you, Merry! Excellent news about Guinness ~ thank you for sharing!

 

[Meceka]

Good morning, MMC!

I have a busy afternoon ahead of me ~ so glad I was able to catch up on here this morning. It isn't easy being w/out a computer ~ I really miss mine! On the homefront, Palmer broke the bathroom door ~ before she had only wounded it. I hope the fix I put in earlier takes as I do not want to buy a new door this month! I am not sure what I am going to do with her ~ quite the problem child!

I have to get going ~ hope to check in here again tomorrow.

Have a MERRY day and weekend!

:dance:

 

[MerryBells]

Good afternoon everyone, and happy St. Nicholas Day! I'm still trying to catch up at work after our vacation. The charts really piled up this time around. I'm glad to see that Guiness is doing well. I hope everyone has a good rest of the day, and that you're enjoying the Christmas season as much as I am!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

I have a busy afternoon ahead of me ~ so glad I was able to catch up on here this morning. It isn't easy being w/out a computer ~ I really miss mine! On the homefront, Palmer broke the bathroom door ~ before she had only wounded it. I hope the fix I put in earlier takes as I do not want to buy a new door this month! I am not sure what I am going to do with her ~ quite the problem child!

Give her extra hugs like I do with my fur children when they are up to no good. That wasn't very good advice, was it? :lol: I just don't know how to discipline my fur kids at all but they are really not that bad. As I posted earlier, I just let my cat play Catzilla through my Christmas Village and didn't say a word to him. Not too bright on my part! lol... They sure are fun though!

I hope Palmer doesn't get into too much more! =)

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Oh yeah, Meceka! Remember you and I talked about kitties coming up missing? You had one that came up missing awhile back. Well, we had 2 stray cats come up missing over 6 months ago. A few weeks ago they appeared at my front door together!!! They have been hanging around since. My neighbor and I were shocked! They looked great and healthy. Maybe it's a good sign you will see yours again!

 

[xmastidings]

Good morning, MMC!

I have a busy afternoon ahead of me ~ so glad I was able to catch up on here this morning. It isn't easy being w/out a computer ~ I really miss mine! On the homefront, Palmer broke the bathroom door ~ before she had only wounded it. I hope the fix I put in earlier takes as I do not want to buy a new door this month! I am not sure what I am going to do with her ~ quite the problem child!

I have to get going ~ hope to check in here again tomorrow.

Have a MERRY day and weekend!

:dance:

Hi meceka! I wanted to let you know that I have replaced the doorknobs on the kids bathroom door 3 times! Most of the time it was because one kid is on the inside taking "her pokey time" and the other on the outside of the door, and he's pounding on the door, twisting the handle all along while doing some sort of a jig/ new dance while crossing his legs; lol... they would just twist that handle like there was no tomorrow!

So believe me I know about doors in general although yours is a little different.. I Just thought I might give you a little chuckle with my kid version...

 

[brent]

I got to get back to the gym. My mother goes often and I have had a lot of days just not feeling well but I plan to get back and join her soon. They are closing down that gym and moving up the block in a brand new building. I cannot wait to go there when they open it. Everything will be fresh and new! It sounds like you have a lot of motivation joining all your friends when you go. That is great!

It sounds like you have great plans for Christmas! Exciting!!! Happy early Birthday to your mom!

I go every Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Sometimes a couple other days, too. If they show up, it's an added bonus! Still, there is plenty of excitement to talk between sets.

That sounds exciting! Hopefully you can get back into it with the new gym. Fresh, new weights and equipment is very motivating!

I do have plenty. It's all coming so soon! And thank you! I'm sure she'll have a wonderful day!

 

[Seawaters]

He is joining the ranks of the funny here on the Countdown!!!

Hahaha! That's funny, xmastidings!!


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[Seawaters]

You can do it, CM3. Hubby has to self-inject after he eats, every day, every meal or snack. He is NOT a needle person: suffice it to say that I was in the room one time when the nurse came in to start an IV. They had to bring in the smelling salts!!! Now, though, he can inject with his eyes closed. Needles nowadays are so fine that you won't feel a thing. Think about it!

Made, I have said it before and I will say it again, you are such a thoughtful, kind, intelligent and wonderful man. Why you are still single is a mystery to me !! Thank you so much for your post. I am actually on the fence about this whole thing. Part of it is the self injecting of the medication. Good Grief. I think for now as I said I am just going to hold off until at least after Christmas. I am going to try to have further dialogue with my doctor or at least a nurse at her office and see what they say. Thank you again. I really appreciate the info and any information and experience you or anyone has had with this drug (((HUGS)) xo