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Parenting Classes

Published on 2011-06-01 21:47:00

We are 1/2 through with our parenting classes, called MAPP training or classes towards adoption! I guess last week was hubby's week, this week was mine. Last week we had to do this visualization and then tell how it made you feel. Well it made Stephe > read more

Early signs of fibromyalgia

Published on 2011-06-01 01:28:00

by Dr. Deborah Bauers Fibromyalgia has been called both a disease and a syndrome. From its earliest signs through the development and duration of its more chronic symptoms it is neither life threatening nor degenerative. Its > read more

Southwestern Steak Salad with Salsa-Spiked Dressing

Published on 2011-05-31 23:11:00

Yields 4 servings Ingredients1 lb. flank steak½ tsp ground cinnamon½ tsp mild chili powder¼ tsp saltNonstick cooking spray½ red onion, diced½ lb. mixed greens (about 6 cups)½ cup cilantro leaves, chopped1 can (1 > read more

Insulin Time

Published on 2011-05-31 23:04:00

Last week, or maybe the week before, I went to my doctor for a physical needed for the adoption process. She checked my blood sugar. I had just eaten a granola bar. I didn't think with only 12 grams of sugar they would cause a problem with my blood s > read more

Psoriatic Arthritis: A REAL Diagnosis at last???

Published on 2011-05-06 22:44:00

In January I was sent to a new rheumatologist. Dr Youngblood sent me for a series of xrays, blood tests, urine tests, and frankly that was January so I'm not sure what else! I finally had my follow up appointment today. She was very nice and spent a > read more

Heart Gallery & Adoption

Published on 2011-05-05 23:46:00

Stephen and I have always talked about fostering kids or adopting. I don't know where this desire in me comes from, except I know there are so many kids out there who are having a worse childhood than mine, and need a good home. This past Christmas I > read more

Grandparents... the best memories

Published on 2011-05-03 18:11:00

My best memories are of my grandma and grandpa. I was talking to my best friend the other day about grandparents. My mother wouldn't agree with this, but she isn't really involved in my niece and nephews life. She was when my Dad was alive, but not r > read more

The Lion on the Stairs

Published on 2011-05-02 21:06:00

I have a few memories from my early childhood years. The problem with a few of them is I'm not sure if I'm remember the event itself or the photo of the event. For instance, I remember my parents looking for me all over the neighborhood, frantic, thi > read more

Addiction, My Brother, My Family...

Published on 2011-05-02 19:54:00

Funny, I don't remember a lot from my childhood. I'm assuming this is because I have blocked it out. I know we all have issues stemming from our childhoods Mine are better than some, worse than others. Some people were abused less, some more.My actua > read more

I’m a Spoonie, are you?

Published on 2011-01-22 22:20:00

First I want to apologize to everyone for not writing in so long. I’ve been saving my hands for other ventures, mostly watercolor painting. Today, thanks to Twitter, I discovered a brilliant mind. Christine Miserandino is the author of The Spoon > read more

Dazed and Confused - In the GROCERY STORE

Published on 2011-01-22 02:24:00

To be totally honest I’m not sure if I should be sharing this with you, or why I am, but I gotta let it out somewhere. I went to the grocery store tonight, my typical Friday night event, grocery list in hand. Remember that, grocery list in hand bec > read more

Mystery Continues

Published on 2011-01-21 01:42:00

I went to a new rheumatologist on Wednesday, Dr. Youngblood. She seems good and bad. Bad because she doesn't believe in fibromyalgia. But, in a good way. I know that makes no sense at all. She believes that there is always an underlying reason and th > read more

I WON!!!!

Published on 2010-12-22 02:02:00

So a few days ago I was out walking the dog, and grabbed my mail from the box. A typical day, right?? NO! I received a letter from a return address of SSA ODAR. I almost dismissed it as junk mail. Upon further inspection I found several pag > read more

When All Else Fails There's Always Twilight

Published on 2010-09-23 09:53:00

I caved. I finally made an appointment with the psychiatrist my doctor recommended three months ago. I can't turn off my brain to sleep unless I am exhausted. Other times it's not my brain, I feel like my skin is crawling or I'm uncomfortable in my o > read more

can fibromyalgia make you feel crippled?

Published on 2010-09-12 18:26:00

Blogger or blogspot, has a neat new utility called stats. I can see how many people have read my blog, where they live in the world, even what site they used to get here, what operating system they use, and, if they use a search engine like google, w > read more

Still a Medical Mystery

Published on 2010-09-11 02:49:00

The other day I went to a new orthopedist. One who specializes in the spine and discs. He took more xrays and also looked at my MRI. He said the odd thing is the MRI shows nerve entrapment from the bulging discs in my neck on the right side, so > read more

Early Signs of Fibromyalgia

Published on 2010-09-08 17:18:00

Early signs of fibromyalgiaby Dr. Deborah BauersFibromyalgia has been called both a disease and a syndrome. From its earliest signs through the development and duration of its more chronic symptoms it is neither life threatening n > read more

New Blog & Giveaway

Published on 2010-09-02 19:35:00

I have what I hope is exciting news. I have started another blog. 1001 Recipes You Can Create with a Rotisserie Chicken. I hope you are as excited as I am.I like to cook. I like chicken. I like to make things easy... ok, I like to CHEAT. Seriously th > read more

Fibro Free Life, LLC Releases the First Fibromyalgia Treatment Targeting a Main Root Cause of Fibromyalgia Syndrome | Benzinga.com

Published on 2010-09-02 18:09:00

****I read this several times thinking I would find the main root cause of fibromyalgia, which is why I recommended it. Come to find out this Dr. believes fibro can be seriously relieved, if not cured in 10-15 mins with a foot massage. Of course he d > read more