michann
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12-05-12 08:51 PM - Post#4029960
Things are good...
1 - DH found a job I think he'll love
2 - We'll be able to carpool
3 - DH is graduating from college...finally
4 - DH's car has a balance of $413, so it'll be paid off in Jan.
5 - We're refinancing our house and will save $300/month and putting our loan down to 20 yrs (where it should be)
6 - Jenna is wonderful and so understanding
7 - I'm happy where I'm working and love my team members
8 - Thanks to refinance timing, no house payment to be made in Dec (hello being able to afford Christmas and new snow tires.
9 - DH's new job pays insurance 100%, so we'll still be able to afford double coverage, which I need
10 - I have the most supportive family in the world.
11 - My niece & nephew's birth certificates came in the mail, they're officially the proper names
12 - my newborn nephew is doing great, although still on oxygen, he's getting stronger by the day.
So....why am I being so freakin' whiny and upset about health issues? After home treating my costochondritis for 3 days, I gave in and went to the ER. Don't know what I was expecting, but they pretty much told me I have everything I need at home and to take it easy. My house is a mess and there's no real food because poor DH is the shopper and he's been doing finals. I just have a bit of PMS (poor me syndrome). But really have no reason to have it.
So, I give you permission to slap some sense into me. I don't want to hear that you're sorry because I know how lucky I am. DH is starting a job 2 weeks after graduating and it was his 1st interview. We won't go without a paycheck. So, let me have it.
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Oscar T. Grouch
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12-05-12 09:22 PM - Post#4029968
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You are alive!!!!!!!
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carpe scrapum
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12-05-12 09:23 PM - Post#4029970
In response to michann
Chronic health problems are overwhelming to the biggest optimists. I'm happy that many things in your life are wonderful and I hope they continue ten fold. But I also understand that not feeling well all the time is draining. Give yourself a break and allow for a bit of self pity, it's well and sadly deserved Michelle. I hope you start improving fast. Hugs sweetie.
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michann
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12-05-12 09:28 PM - Post#4029972
In response to Oscar T. Grouch
You are alive!!!!!!!
so, so true
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3 Little Ladies
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12-05-12 09:44 PM - Post#4029974
In response to michann
We all have our days (weeks) and that's okay. Dont feel guilty about feeling that way Michelle. 
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WorkingMommy
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12-05-12 11:19 PM - Post#4029986
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We all have our days (weeks) and that's okay. Dont feel guilty about feeling that way Michelle.
This. I sometimes get into that spiral too over DH's job situation, and feeling guilty about feeling frustrated is a vicious cycle. I think you're doing the right thing by counting your blessings and focusing on the positive. Sometimes to snap myself out of it I think about how bad it could be ... that usually helps adjust my attitude!
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12-06-12 07:21 AM - Post#4030032
In response to WorkingMommy
well, being sick or unwell sucks.
I do love this quote though from Brian Andreas, Storypeople.
"When I'm having a really bad day, she said, I pretend I'm dead & you'd be amazed how much that perks you right up."
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12-06-12 07:27 AM - Post#4030038
In response to carpe scrapum
Chronic health problems are overwhelming to the biggest optimists. I'm happy that many things in your life are wonderful and I hope they continue ten fold. But I also understand that not feeling well all the time is draining. Give yourself a break and allow for a bit of self pity, it's well and sadly deserved Michelle. I hope you start improving fast. Hugs sweetie.
Vivi said everything I want to, so much better than I could.
Don't feel guilty, you are doing the right thing to get yourself out of your mood -- counting blessings and looking at the bright. You deserve hugs, sympathy, and a very very gentle boot in the pants if you want it. Love ya!
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12-06-12 11:10 AM - Post#4030138
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 The others said what I wanted to, so that's all there is left to send.
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12-06-12 12:35 PM - Post#4030182
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Hang in there!
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12-06-12 12:44 PM - Post#4030186
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Hugs to you!!!
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michann
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12-06-12 05:31 PM - Post#4030226
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Sent home from work early as I couldn't keep my breath to talk without being in pain. Got a sub for tomorrow and dr put me on a "zombie regimen" for the weekend to try to kick it. So not happy. I love teaching and love my students and hate when I have to hand them over to someone else.
Thanks everyone for your kind words, it's been a frustrating week.
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12-06-12 09:50 PM - Post#4030246
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Feel better Michelle!
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michann
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12-06-12 11:29 PM - Post#4030248
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Thanks, I woke up about 2 hrs ago and my after hrs clinic closed at 9:00, so no anti-inflammatory shot for the night.
My dad is taking Jenna to and from school tomorrow (100 miles for the 2 trips). I love that my dad's job allows him to do it.
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12-07-12 06:38 AM - Post#4030262
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How long is your commute to school? 50 miles each way? I was thinking Jenna goes to your school now.
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carpe scrapum
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12-07-12 08:02 AM - Post#4030324
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I'm thinking 25 each way...
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michann
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12-07-12 02:23 PM - Post#4030414
In response to carpe scrapum
25 miles each way since she's going to school with me. So, when my dad takes her, it ends up being 100 miles in a day.
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12-07-12 02:26 PM - Post#4030416
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are you feeling any better today?
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rottiefan
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12-07-12 08:12 PM - Post#4030470
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Oh gotcha, 4 trips for him.
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Curly Laura
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12-07-12 09:50 PM - Post#4030474
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Hugs Michelle! You are such a strong person - you deserve a little "PMS," as you put it, every once in a while.
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