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Hey ladies!! I've been busy catching up on the October and November threads. I've missed everyone, and I don't have any good reason for staying away so long. I suppose when I went back to work my whole life became a juggling act and I let a few things drop. I'm trying to get better at prioritizing things, and dang it, I miss my friends!! Besides, I've decided to say to heck with corporate policy and start posting from work - we're not supposed to use the internet for personal use, tee hee! Oh well, I work for a hospital and this is a "medical" website, right?

I will catch up more soon - it's 3:30 in the morning and I have to get back to bed. I woke up 2 am nautious and burping. And so continues my love/hate relationship with the band...

(((((HUGS)))))

Anne

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Good Morning Y'all!

Just dropping in to say "hello" as I have not even got in the shower yet.

Anne - We were worried about you, it is so good to hear from you.

Don't stay away so long anymore!

I'll catch you all later!

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ANNE WHO, LOL, hey girl welcome back, all we care is that you're back, woohoo! Hope you're well, I've been back in circulation for a couple of months and I'm glad I came back :).

Hugs all around.

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hi ladies

ok i am doing ok so far but my one problem is that i have been a bit nauseous. i have not vomitted yet but i feel like i have been close. is there something that i am doing wrong??? I am trying to get my liquids in but its hard im afraid of throwing up

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Hi Jessica, I don't think you're doing anything wrong if you are taking little baby sips. Hydration,as you already know is soooooo important. But I felt so nauseous too (at about the same timeline as you). My doctor had prescribed pain meds and med for nausea. I did use it once.

Anything you have a question or concern about, just call the Drs. office. Not only are they used to it, but they are usually very helpful and informed. It'll rest your fears too (if you have any).

Take care and let us know how things are going when you can :)

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Welcome back home, Anne! It's so great to see you here again!

Congratulations, Jessica! Welcome to Bandland! It seems rough at first, but it DOES get easier!

Sorry Abi is sick, Mandy...is she any better? Haven was sick for about 5 days, but she's okay now...just every now and then, she still gets into some coughing.

I subbed one day this week, and the last two days I made mini-muffins for the Grandparent's Tea that is coming up a week from Friday. Tomorrow I'm going to get new tires for my car, and THAT's exciting, right? Yeah.

Haven's having a friend spend the night tomorrow. They're going to make their own pizzas, watch a movie or two...the next day we're going to the mall to play lunar mini golf. That should keep them busy enough and having plenty of fun!

I guess that's about it for me...hugs to all!

Cindy

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No Cindy, Abi isn't better. She is still coughing her poor little head off, and she's pissed that I won't let her go outside for recess.

I am having major problems with her at school right now too. Say a prayer for us both. Me for my sanity and her that she survives the weekend. She admitted tonight that she wasn't paying attention in class today and that is why she is lost with her math problems. Is it normal for 1st graders to be learning 3 number addition problems already? They also read a story in class together and then are supposed to come home and read it again. Well she looked at tonights story like it was in a forgein language. I guess she had spaced out for that today too. The psych put her an adderel (sp?) and it's not helping, so tonight he upped the dose. We start the new does tomorrow morning.

On a more positive note, I like my new job. The kids are pretty good for the most part. It's not hard, the hours work with Abi's schedual and the pay is decent.

I'm off to bed. I'll check in tomorrow.

Oh and Jessica, I would call the doc if the sick feeling isn't gone by morning. They can give you phenegran or zofran and you will feel much better. ~Mandy

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Mandy, sorry Abi's having it tough in school lately. Maybe it's being sick? I know when I feel under the weather and I go into work, I have to constantly force my brain to focus and, if I'm really sick, it just won't comprehend much. Hopefully that's just it. Tell Abi I said hi, she's such a sweetie!

Hope everyone else is doing well!

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Jessica.....Are you still taking your pain meds? Reason for asking...mine made me sick to my stomach after a while. I had to switch to liquid Tylenol. If you're still taking yours maybe you need to back off from it and switch to something a little easier. I found the liquid prescription they gave me too strong for an almost empty stomach due to the liquid restrictions.

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Anybody here had or have or know of Dr. Wasser ?? Rancocas Medical ??

Most of the people on this thread are not from Jersey. There are a few, but most of us are from other places. You can do a search for the doctors name, and see if there are any posts about him/her. ~Mandy

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Good Morning,

Its been another loooong week. Today I'll be taking DD to her Karate class ( OMG her instructor is so F HOT HOT HOT, he's tall, dark hair and eyes, handsome, and STRONG... mmmmmm mmmmmmm ya just wanna eatem up).. Phewwww gettin meself all moist and hot and such :) If my body wasn't so messed up, I'd join myself... droooooool.

Then its off to my MIL's for their 57th anniversary, food shopping, laundry, cleaning and wrapping more gifts that are staggering in from Amazon.com :D yeah I love web shopping.

Whats everyone doing for Turkey Day? I'm cooking and bringing all the food to my inlaws (they are old and frail...so what can you do). I'm dying to make a butternut squash pie...droooooool.

How bout you chicklets.

Jess & Diane WELCOME TO BANDLAND :) Jess, don't panic, you aren't doing anything wrong. Just make sure you are getting in some Water, broth for hydration(don't worry about food, just drink, anything). The last thing you need is to go back to the hospital. And rest rest rest.... its so important.

Patty, I am still at the same place w/the same boss, just new job that takes up all my time.... Things are new and its all a learning curve right now but I'm sure in time I'll get used to it. How are you love?

Pat...glad I'm good for something lol. I told you it works silly. I hate editing something here, those smilies are F up :eek:

Sherry sounds like your having fun with your buggaboo thingy LOL :) but does it really work with counting your caloires? do you have to enter it in. Its a pricy machine but heck...if it works wtf.

Cindy sounds like your really enjoying yourself. Are you traveling for thanksgiving or are you cooking?

ANNIEBANNANNNNIE !!!!! WTH GIRL, We are so happy to see you. How's every little thing?

Betty boop ! I hear ya on being busy. It doesn't seem to be letting up, it only seems to bet getting worse LOL. How are you feeling?

Kat, when do you come home? how's DH feeling ???? and that precious grandbaby.

Mandy sorry your DD isn't feeling well. Seems like everyone is sick lately. Good luck with your new job.

Crispy girl, whats shakin with you? do you have one of those buggy things too? (like sherry's).

Where's BEANIE !!! DIANNE !!!! miss those chicks :(

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Katie.... I'm from north NJ, right on the NY border :)

Crispy.... this new fellow sounds like a keeper...its good to see you feeling so good :) ... he's got the whole package huh naaaaaaaah naaaaaaaaaaaaaah.

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