What day is it?

KeptInStitches · November 2015

@swazzle, awesome dinner!!

@beanbot2002, happy wedding week!

@speakeasy14, enjoy real food!

@minskat30, a portable DVD player is an excellent idea for the plane.

@cu97tiger, have fun in Atlanta!

@labro, congrats on paying off the loan!

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Morning, all! The big news from the last few days:

1.) H is getting new glasses! His astigmatism has doubled in the last few years. 30% off because the place is running an anniversary sale, and we got the frames on a trunk sale.

2.) My mom took the cat to the vet yesterday. They didn't run invasive tests, but they believe he has cancer - perhaps gastrointestinal, perhaps lymphoma. Since he is very comfortable and happy, they gave him another appetite pill (he hissed AND growled - hasn't had that much attitude in years) and are compounding prednisone into a cream to rub on his ear. The prednisone may stabilize him, stimulate his appetite a little, cut back on the nausea, and if we are very lucky, slow down the cancer. I don't know how long we have - I didn't ask, my mom didn't say, and we are just going to enjoy the time we have with him. The appetite pill made him hungry enough to eat wet cat food last night, though!

labro · November 2015

TwoDimes said: labro said: @jenjen047 Nope, I am not an Apple fan at all so I have an Android -
i2i on not being an Apple fan.

#iCant

beachyone15 · November 2015

@keptinstitches - I'm sorry to hear that; I hope you are able to have more years with him!

labro · November 2015

@KeptInStitches Sending internet hugs to you and your kitty! It sounds like in spite of his cancer he is still doing ok and living a happy life. I hope you're able to enjoy lots of special one on one time with him while you can!

Peaseblossom55 · November 2015

@keptinstitches I hope your kitty still has more time here with you and the appetite pills help.

jenjen047 · November 2015

@keptinstitches - Sorry to hear about your kitty. Hugs and fingers crossed you get more time with him.

KeptInStitches · November 2015

@beachyone15 and @labro, thank you. He really does have a good quality of life and is happy (doesn't seem to be in pain, either), which is most important.

minskat30 · November 2015

@keptinstitches - I know how bitter sweet this time must be for you and your family with kitty. All the hugs to you and I hope you get to spend quality time with kitty for a long time.

wink0erin · November 2015

@speakeasy14 YAY FOOD!

@minskat30 I hate when people follow up emails that quickly. Pick up the damn phone! I feel you on the vacation prep stuff at work, that and playing catchup after returning are the worst, but vacation is THE BEST.

@peaseblossom55 Glad the necklace came! Sorry it's not what you imagined.

@keptinstitches Poor kitty I hope the appetite meds and prednisone help!

Last night I had BF over to help me eat the leftover stuffed peppers I made Monday. He thinks I'm the best cook ever, which makes me feel awesome. We were sitting on the couch watching Jeopardy, calling out answers, and I was also knitting. At one point I stopped knitting, looked up, and said "How old are we?" It was a great way to spend an evening.

Yesterday afternoon I had my annual exam and I finally had the nerve to ask my doctor if there's anything I need to consider when I do decide to start trying to have children (which is still a few years away). She asked me a bunch of questions and did a couple tests and ultimately said I shouldn't have any more trouble than someone who hasn't had their body blasted with chemotherapy, and that the fact I had chemo shouldn't increase my risk factors. It was a relief, since I know I want kids someday, but was worried how having chemo and being a cancer survivor and an amputee would affect that. Time will tell, but this eases my mind for now.

Also, a friend of mine who recently had a MC had informed me a few days ago that she had a positive test this past weekend, and coincidentally had a follow-up appointment scheduled with her doctor yesterday. Since I also had an appointment I remembered to text her to ask how it went and it seems all is well! She is nervous, but we are hopeful she has a sticky baby. She's had a rough time over the past year.

On that topic, I am so thankful for those who share their experiences with infant and pregnancy loss. For one, it has helped me think about my own path in the future, and two, it has helped me help friends. Sharing really does help many.

labro · November 2015

@wink0erin Vibes for your friend and her little bean! Pregnancy after a MC is really scary and stressful...I know that first trimester for my sister after her chemical pregnancy was just one giant ball of "Omg, I hope everything is ok!".

Peaseblossom55 · November 2015

@wink0erin I'm glad the doctor thinks every is ok for kids! I hope your friend has a sticky take home baby. Even just being back to TTC is nerve wrecking.

AlPacina · November 2015

@swazzle - Does home chef make all their recipes available? That chicken sounds incredible.

@lavenderfields13 - Feel better soon! And it's true that doing something is always better than doing nothing, although its definitely best if your heart rate is up when you're doing it!

@beachyone15 - Girl, vent away! I'd be flipping out too. I'm still sad we don't really have any furniture bought. My big house feels so empty and uninviting.

@KeptInStitches - I'm actually quite happy to hear that your cat doesn't seem to be in pain, all things considered. And I think it's somewhat of a blessing that you know that now is the time to give him as many snuggles and scratches as you can. I'm sorry that your family is going through this though. Sending hugs and love to you and your kitty.

@wink0erin - I'm so happy your doctor was able to give you that good news!

@speakeasy14 - You have a fridge?!?!? Yaaay! I can't believe you're surviving so long without a kitchen!

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So I got to watch another Al Pacino movie last night, the Devil's Advocate. Not his best movie, but man I love that guy. Tonight, I'm hoping we'll watch Birdman. I've been dying to see it.

After work I went and made an appointment to get my hair colored next week. I'm so nervous! I haven't colored my hair since high school, and I've definitely never had it done professionally. I love my natural color so much, and I'm hoping I can keep it close, but the amount of grey hairs is really starting to get to me. Anyone ever seen anything awesome done with really dark brown hair? I'm thinking just some caramel highlights, or maybe some red tones? I just want it to look natural!

helloliv · November 2015

I am tardy to the party this morning! I'm going to post, then go back and respond to people.

Yesterday I made it to personal training and had an awesome workout. Our first strength interval was a contest to see how many times we could complete this series: 30 squats, 20 push-ups, 10 bicep curls. I was one of only 6 people and 3 women to complete 4 sets in the allotted 8 minutes! I was proud of myself.

After that I took a bath, had like a quarter of a glass of wine, and fell asleep in my bathrobe on my bed while deciding which pajamas to put on. Yup. I eventually woke up, ate some sweet potato quinoa turkey chili, watched an episode of Grey's Anatomy while I blogged, and fell asleep by 9:30. Am I the most fun ever, or what?

Today I'm kind of dragging despite getting over eight hours of sleep. Usually this means another infection is coming on, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's not and I don't lose time this week to the hospital. I especially don't want to be sick this weekend because it is my dad's 74th birthday, and I'm looking forward to celebrating with him.

I have a work lunch today, which should help the day go faster. If I'm feeling OK after I'm going to get in my workout and clean the house, which has been neglected. It LOOKS clean, but there are little kitty/puppy tumbleweeds around and it's driving me batty. Usually when I decide I want to vacuum it is what I would consider too late to do it in a condo -- I don't want to piss off my neighbors by making noise at like 10 PM.

OK, back in a few to respond to people!

Swazzle · November 2015

@AlPacina - YUP!

Do this:

Not this:

Edited to fix pic

lavenderfields13 · November 2015

@helloliv You definitely should be proud of that workout! Crossing my fingers for your for no infection.

AlPacina · November 2015

@swazzle - I know I'm about to sound not at all like an adult woman right now, but........... How do I ask for the top one and not the bottom one? Should I just bring a picture? Or are there words for that? haha

Swazzle · November 2015

@AlPacina - Definitely bring pictures with you! The top looks more like balayage to me (they hand-paint the highlights on rather than foil them). But I would tell your hair stylist exactly what you're trying to achieve: that you want to hide your greys but that you still want it to look natural.

The bottom picture is just terrible. Nobody's highlights should look like that on purpose. NOBODY.

helloliv · November 2015

@swazzle - Does HC post their recipes online like BA does? That sounds SO good!

@lavenderfields13 - What are Walk Away the Pounds videos? How do you walk in front of a TV/computer? I am having a hard time picturing this haha.

@speakeasy14 - Yay for a fridge!

@minskat30 - People like that infuriate me. I am definitely one who emails outside of work hours (mostly because I work a ton), but I would never expect a response from someone else at that time. If I email someone at 11 PM on a Thursday, I'd expect a response sometime after 10:00 AM on Friday. WTF.

@cu97tiger - So jealous of your trip to Hotlanta and seeing @labro and @southernpeach89!

@labro - Congrats on paying off the loan sooner than you thought! I feel like I'll never get out of debt, and am always so impressed when people can pay things off!

@peaseblossom55 - Pics of the necklace and other things tonight, please!

@beanbot2002 - SO CLOSE!!!!

@beachyone15 - That's annoying about the carpet situation, and I can see both sides. Honestly, I'd probably be more like your H in this situation and would want carpet without seams, but I get not wanting to live in a construction zone forever.

@keptinstitches - Hugs for you and kitty.

@wink0erin - I'm so glad you got some reassurance at the doctor's! It must be a relief to know that your previous medical history likely won't compromise this part of your life. I had an appointment scheduled with a GYN/RE to talk about baby-making after all my own stuff, but since I'm not sure what's going on with my relationship right now I canceled the appointment because I can't handle thinking about it or getting bad news right now.

@alpacina - I actually love Devil's Advocate! One of my favorites from back in the day. Birdman is amazing...I think you'll love it!

wink0erin · November 2015

@AlPacina Ask for balayage highlights! They look more natural.

Swazzle · November 2015

@helloliv - They do! Here ya go: CLICK

speakeasy14 · November 2015

@alpacina some red or auburn tones would look great with your hair! Explain to the stylist that you want it cover up the greys, but keep it looking natural.

MissKittyDanger · November 2015

@peaseblossom55 that's unfortunate about the necklace, but I'm anxious to see it!

@beachyone15 Idk how you've been able to live in renos for that long. I couldn't, even if I tried!

@KeptInStitches poor kitty

*hugs*

@wink0erin it's good to know ahead of time and that you're doctor is aware also ... which reminds me I should probably ask next time i'm in. Wonderful to hear though

! Good luck to your friend!

So I have actually only had a chance to get on TK now ...

Last night was just catching up on cleaning. I'd been seriously slacking. Picked up the partylite order at my mum's and used the room spray all over my apartment! Having cats and no real fan in the winter {baseboard heaters} makes my apartment smell and feel stuffy. So far so good.

Matt watched hockey and i watched Netflix. My plan was to start "Mad Men" but ended up watching "Secret Life of the American Teenager"

Since today is my tax theory exam, I woke up a bit early to do some review. I brought some calming tea with me to have during my exam.

Still have to figure out what I'm wearing for the company party. I've joked about my wedding dress and shoes, but I'm still debating on dress. Shoes for sure, but I feel it'll be too chilly in the hotel.

Hmmm ....

jenjen047 · November 2015

@wink0erin - Vibes for your friend! And glad to hear you got good news from the dr.

@helloliv - Fingers crossed for no infection!

@alpacina - I am determined to do something interesting with my hair after my wedding and the picture @swazzle posted is exactly what I'm hoping for (the balayage one, not the terrible zebra stripe one). Now I know what to ask for! Let's be hair twins!

lavenderfields13 · November 2015

@helloliv Haha yeah I couldn't imagine it either and figured it would be way too easy. The videos I got are "advanced" level so it's more aerobic- goes in to jogging forward, backward, shifting weight while doing punches, bouncing around pretty much! I know there are more basic videos that involve no impact so I don't know how those really work??

AlPacina · November 2015

@jenjen047 - We're technically partial hair twins (I mean, "lack of hair" twins) already, so let's keep this goin!!

AuroraRose41 · November 2015

@swazzle that dinner sounds awesome!

@beanbot2002 3 days!!!!!!!

@CocoBellaF I'm sorry about being achy from your flu shot! I need to get on that...thanks for reminding me!

@speakeasy14 Yay for a fridge and real food!

@minskat30 that is super annoying. She does know you are in a different time zone right?

@jenjen047 I hope you have a good run today!

@cu97tiger I hope that you have a great time in Atlanta! Sounds like it will be fun!

@peaseblossom55 I hope that you feel better soon. I'm sorry that the necklace isn't what you were expecting, but I am glad that you have it.

@labro congrats on the student loan!

@beachyone15 that is frustrating. I understand his point though; they should restore it to the way it was before, but I also understand wanting furniture back inside the house. I'm sorry.

@keptinstitches I hope you have plenty of time to spend with your kitty, and glad that he is eating again!

@wink0erin I am glad that you got good news about the possibility of having kids in the future! And I hope everything goes well for your friend too!

Okay, I have to get back to work soon, so I don't have time to respond to everyone

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I start physical therapy today. We will see how that goes. Fortunately it is offered for free on-site at my company, so I just need to get to a nearby building. My foot is starting to show bruising in the location of the injury. I'm not sure what that means exactly but FI and I both noticed it this morning. I was able to put a tiny bit of weight on it this morning, enough to get in and out of the shower, dry off, and step on the scale to weigh myself (though that still required some bracing on the bathroom counter to step onto it).

A really nice maintenance guy at work that I had seen around and talked to a few times saw me on crutches this morning and offered to get a big roll of bubble wrap to put under my desk to prop my leg up on. I am super grateful for that.

And the only other update I have is that I was at 155 lbs today according to the scale. My goal weight by the wedding is 130, but when I started this diet in July of this year I was at 180, so that is a huge improvement over the past few months

. Based on that, I think it will be possible to hit my goal weight by next July.

Oh, and since we talked about a possible shower/bachelorette party on the same day yesterday, I just want to run the date that I am thinking by all of you as well to make sure it isn't too early or too late. I was thinking Saturday, May 14. It's almost exactly 2 months before our wedding (July 15). Do you think that is a good date?

lavenderfields13 · November 2015

@aurorarose41 I hope your foot gets better ASAP. Congrats on the weight loss! Personally I think that time frame for WR parties is perfectly fine and normal. I didn't have a shower and my bach was a few weeks before the wedding but everyone was local so it was easier.

beachyone15 · November 2015

@AuroraRose41 - I hope your foot heals soon! My BFF broke fractured some small bones in her foot a few years ago. She probably should have had surgery but hasn't. Hopefully you are able to heal without surgery though! I think that is a perfectly good date for a shower/bachelorette party.

jenjen047 · November 2015

@aurorarose41 - I think May makes sense! FWIW, my bachelorette was 3 months before my wedding and my shower is 2 months before. Those happened to be the dates that worked for the VIPs involved in each event.

@alpacina - YES. It took me a minute to understand what you were saying at first though haha

OCAlana985 · November 2015

Sorry girls it's been a few days... Work keeps me busy, I'm in school again (see below) and I'm having a procedure on my leg and had part one today and it has to be done every 3 weeks for the next 2 months....I'm such a wimp I'm in pain and the locations itch.... Anyway I haven't been cooking much lately...mostly lean cuisines and healthier takeout but I'm wanting to cook I just get home from work late now.... I just enrolled and started school to be a doula and be certified. It's super fun and interesting. It's an online course but lots of assignments offline to complete plus 3 births. I'm excited for this adventure! Hope everyone is well. Congrats on all the new marriages happening lately! I can't keep up but I know there's a few!

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