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post #561 of 595
9/29/09 at 8:09pm
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Originally Posted by gun View Post
We are waiting for contact by CPS to come get him. Yes, CPS had to get involved. There is a huge possibility that he will into foster care because the bmom's current living situation is so bad right now. My mind is blown and our hearts are breaking. We are all a total mess. And poor little Niles will have to just deal with this direction of his life. I know there are good foster homes, but I know we have loved this little boy hard and I don't think any other home could do it, because we believed he was our son.

Thank you for the support you have all shown me on this journey. I am really grappling with this whole thing. This past year we have had a failed adoption match, a miscarriage, a few useless rounds on a fertility med, and now a failed adoptive placement. Should I just give up?
Oh, gun, that just stinks all the way around. Why can't you apply to be the foster parents?? That just doesn't make any sense. You already WANT him. And it wouldn't cost the state any money You'd think they'd be glad to hand him off to you!

No, I don't think you should give up. But take some time to grieve, if you're sure it's over (I'd be pestering CPS if it were me, but I don't know your system where you are), then take time to rest and recuperate. Time takes time...I know that's not comforting right now, but you're in the thick of it. Breathe, cry, get hugs

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Originally Posted by Aeress View Post
Bella is still sick. I am better, feeling rather restless having been in my house for days and I am wondering if the other 2 will get it or not. =for my Bella.

I also made a huge decision and while I know it is for the best, it was so hard...It has been a rather stressful time but it does have a happy ending. I missed homeschooling.
Poor Bella, I hope she feels better soon...and that nobody else contracts it!

Nursing school....augh, I'm so tired of being tired! It could be way worse, but I would just love a couple of days OFF, totally off.

Off to auscultate my son's lungs

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post #562 of 595
9/29/09 at 8:13pm
DOK, you are so NOT supposed to agree with that I can't bear being that sick again... and it's having a BIG impact on the boys hs'ing too. Of course, not that I'd have been able to drive them to school with pneumonia so not sure wtf I'd have done in that case? Will call the doc right now I guess
post #563 of 595
9/29/09 at 8:22pm
Gun- thinking of you

Cari- holy crappy stuff in the lungs. *hugs* feel better sweetie!

DOK, Clay, Maia-thanks for the hugs for Bella, she perked up this afternoon around noon and was able to eat dinner (bagel pizza and salad, milk). She was starving, ate everything and had seconds on salad.

Clay- he is adorable! Oh my, and the girls, showering love, just melts my heart.

In some ways I really feel connected to the world, universe and the powers that be more than I ever had.
post #564 of 595
9/30/09 at 5:13am
I have pneumonia... AGAIN!!!!!

So today consisted of a little schoolwork with the kids, a lot of coughing, a visit to the doc who sent me off for chest xrays, 2 different antibiotics and a visit to the lab for 'supplies' for a sputum sample (ew) I'm not nearly as sick as I was with this last time, but it's still pretty darn draining
post #565 of 595
9/30/09 at 8:25am
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Originally Posted by CariOfOz View Post
I have pneumonia... AGAIN!!!!!

So today consisted of a little schoolwork with the kids, a lot of coughing, a visit to the doc who sent me off for chest xrays, 2 different antibiotics and a visit to the lab for 'supplies' for a sputum sample (ew) I'm not nearly as sick as I was with this last time, but it's still pretty darn draining
Sorry to hear- I've never had pneumonia but it does sound mighty nasty. I hope you recover swiftly.
post #566 of 595
9/30/09 at 8:44am
Pneumonia is horrible...and it hurts.
post #567 of 595
9/30/09 at 8:52am
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Originally Posted by CariOfOz View Post
I have pneumonia...
Oh, that sucks. I'm sorry you are having to go through that again. I hope you heal well and quickly (if that's possible.)
post #568 of 595
9/30/09 at 8:54am
Thanks mamas. I'm sitting here feeling sorry for myself The coughing gets worse when I lay down, so I'm dreading bed. I'm actually eyeing up my poang chair and considering draggin my pillow out & trying to sleep in that if I can get hubby to bring in the footstool from the garage. Maybe I need to make myself a little healing altar somewhere, because medicine doesn't seem to be handling this on it's own, maybe a little extra 'juice' will be the boost it needs? Ideas for God/desses? I don't really have a healing goddess I'm drawn too (don 't thing Brighid and midwifery counts in this case )
post #569 of 595
9/30/09 at 9:22am
cari- sleeping upright might be a good idea or at least changing your angle to more upright. *hugs*
that totally stinks

me stuff- on a trip to the bathroom at 12:30in the am, i managed to get something jammed into my foot, which cut it. debating stitches. *oy*
thank goddess for caffeine, crocs that cushion my poor foot and payday

maia- how are you enjoying nursing school

i'm off to the bookstore today, library- need good stuff to read-pagan themed=huge bonus
post #570 of 595
9/30/09 at 12:10pm
Cari- Brigid was also a healing Goddess.

Psst, hey everyone...Look at my sig. I'll be deleting it later today so take advantage NOW!
post #571 of 595
9/30/09 at 1:04pm
Oh Cari- that stinks! Maybe a goddess associated with breath or wind or dawn or something like that? Ugh!

The girls really do adore Tor but they're finding ways to make sure they're not "overlooked". DD1 has started to scream when upset (and I do mean SCREEEEAAAAAMMMM) and DD2 not only reminds everyone that "this is my mommy" (which is sort of cute) but she also claims to have "doodoo diaper" every five minutes. Which she knows we'll check since we've just started meds to help with the elimination problems she has. It's driving me up the wall since I know 99 out of 100 times it's a false alarm and she just wants attention, but I also know that the one time I fail to check will be the actual poop dipe.



I think I'll bibble now. K?

ETA- a question. I've been growing my hair out for almost two years now. It's gone from super short to just below my shoulders. However, there are some funky layer things happening due to the haircut I started with. You can't tell in the photos but my hair has three "layers". The longest/bottom layer hits about a half inch below my shoulders. The middle layer hits about an onch above my shoulder. And the top layer hits at around my chin. So if I don't have the front pulled back I have this really ratty look with messy layers... it really doesn't look good.

Given that we have no spare change these days any hair cutting would be done at one of those 10 dollar shops. And I really want to keep the length since my goal is to be able to put my hair up in a bun (I used to love using hair sticks... my hair used to be butt length before I shaved my head). Should I just keep pulling things back until the shortest layer is shoulder length? Or get some sort of "even it out" cut and grow from there? Wait till we have the funds for a "good" salon? I feel fusty...
post #572 of 595
9/30/09 at 1:54pm
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Originally Posted by CariOfOz View Post
I have pneumonia... AGAIN!!!!!
That stinks! I hope you feel better soon.
post #573 of 595
9/30/09 at 1:58pm
Clay, my hair is sort of doing the same thing. I have three layers too, but my shortest one is at my shoulders. I can pull mine back in a bun, but am trying to decide what to do, either get a cut or just leave it. I have decided to leave it. The layers make it look all puffy once you get past my shoulders, but I just don't want to go short again.

So I vote leave it, maybe after the winter you could get a trim and even it out for spring.
post #574 of 595
9/30/09 at 2:00pm
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Cari - That stinks! I hope you feel better soon and that it goes away for good!

Aeress - Ouch! I hope it heals nicely for you.

Gun - wow mama, you have been through so much! Just know that you have lots of support here always.

Bella - I hope things continue to go well with the counselling. It can be a challenging step but it can make great changes.

--

I'm tired...possibly for multiple reasons. Of course, working like crazy this week. I am on course this weekend again (3/4!) and that's when we have most of our big evaluations. I also had a couple want me to teach prenatal, newborn care, and breastfeeding in 2 hours...lol yeah...we all know how that worked out. Tonight I am teaching a 3 period class so that will be busy.

I am trying to put a huge focus on taking care of myself right now...lots of water, lots of healthy foods.

The weather is much cooler...about 5 degrees this morning (41F). I finally grabbed a sweatshirt out of the closet. I think I will try to find the warmest dress clothes I have. Usually I'd be teaching in my uniform but because of the nature of the class I am teaching, it must be facilitated in civilian clothing.

DD is doing well, but resisting independent walking. She has the balance and the ability to do so, but not the confidence. I hope I can encourage her to keep taking a few independent steps until she can see she has those skills.
post #575 of 595
9/30/09 at 2:47pm
Clay- I say leave it.
post #576 of 595
9/30/09 at 3:14pm
gun, more massive hugs coming your way hon.

cari, yeah, time to take some action, eh? i'm so sorry. if it were me, i'd be looking into amino acid therapy or cell salts at the very least... and yes, a healing altar, maybe a TM, and all sorts of manifestations...

clay, havent you heard the old adage about not letting a new mom near scissors?

anyone see the cover of martha stewart's halloween issue? it has these really cute pumpkin toadstool things... i cant find a pic online, but they're sweet!

hugs and vibes and healing to all in need.
post #577 of 595
9/30/09 at 3:45pm
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Originally Posted by aweynsayl View Post

anyone see the cover of martha stewart's halloween issue? it has these really cute pumpkin toadstool things... i cant find a pic online, but they're sweet!
I saw it out of the corner of my eye and told myself to go back and buy it...But then I forgot. I love her Halloween issues.
post #578 of 595
9/30/09 at 4:29pm
it's a good one! but they always are. i always mean to look up and see if anyone's got a website insinuating she's a witch, but i never do...
post #579 of 595
9/30/09 at 4:54pm
Oh! That reminds me.

I got so annoyed by someone who works in a local retail store. There was something in the window (halloween related) and I went in to ask the price. It was too pricey so she shows me a green faced, warty witch.

I told her no and that real witches don't have green skin.
She said "Oh yes they do".
I said "No, they don't. I should know because I'm a witch"

She then says that she is, too.

I said: "No, I'm talking about being pagan. Not a fairy tale evil witch."

I got so ticked off that I walked out fuming.

Granted, I think I have pms...but, still. Don't piss off a witch.
post #580 of 595
9/30/09 at 5:03pm
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Originally Posted by DaughterOfKali View Post
I think I have pms...but, still. Don't piss off a witch.
now, that's a ddddc waiting to happen.......
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