More For Me Than For You...
I don't know where the days are going anymore... they sure do get away fast! February was quite a month! Amanda ended up in the ER with flu one night. I went over to spend the night and take care of the baby - then had to come home in the morning before Mom woke up -- and then took her back over to Amanda's to watch the Day Care kids while Hector took care of Tyler - HARD to do with one arm! But I was there if he needed me. He did really well! Dennis picked Mom up from Amanda's that afternoon (it was a Thursday) and we decided that I would go to my Bible study and weigh-in, but then I would spend the night at Amanda's again. She was still feeling really weak. So I was getting ready to walk out the door to Bible study when I looked up the steps to shout a bye - and Amanda was standing at the top holding the baby and crying -- Hector was laying on the floor in the hallway. He'd had a diabetic crash. I put down my keys and went and took the baby, and Amanda got the emergency sugar shot. She got Hector taken care of, and then went and picked Luz up from Dance, and then I went on ahead to weigh-in anyway. *WHEW!* Crazy. Amanda was feeling better the next morning so I went home and stayed home... got Mom up and got her settled and I went to take a nap. I NEEDED it! This Nana is not used to doing middle of the night feedings OR sleeping on a couch! It's been a loooooong time! So I got a good nap in, and came back down stairs. Mom was fine. I was doing stuff, and I heard her start coughing. Then it sounded like she might be choking a little bit so I got a glass of water to take out to her. When I got to her I knew SOMETHING WAS WRONG!!! Her eyes were glazed over and red, she was slumped over and couldn't talk. By that time Dennis was home and I RAN down to the garage to get him. He thought Mom had had a stroke and I called 911. We spent the next 8 hours in the ER -- but God is good! It wasn't a stroke. SHE had a diabetic crash. Insane! Her diabetes has been such a non-issue for us. I just make sure she has her pills and life has been good! Well, she had NOT been eating well the last few days and one of her medications made her sugar drop DRASTICALLY because she hadn't eaten. It was SCARY -- but it all turned out okay. Of course, while we were at the hospital they discovered another UTI... what else is new? She always has a UTI. Can't seem to get rid of them for more than a few days no matter HOW much I get her to drink. It's never enough.So that was a couple of weeks ago. In the meantime I've got a new "hobby"! RUNNING! I didn't think I would ever be able to run -- but I'm ALMOST ready to start a Couch 2 5K program! Yep! I'm not even UP to starting it yet!!! ROFL!!! But I can walk for miles now and that is a good start -- so... our little road, from the main road to the cul-de-sac is .1 mile -- yes! ONE TENTH of one mile! I started out walking up to the stop sign and running back. The first day I was able to do that ONE time!!! LOL! (are ya lovin' this?) I've worked my way up to walking up 4 times and running back 4 times! (are you counting? I'm up to .8 mile now! With .4 RUNNING!) Is this a trip or what??? Of course... I still haven't had my back seen by an orthopedist ... so I'm living on muscle relaxers! My back does NOT like this new hobby! But I'm LOVIN' it!!! Of course... every time I extend myself another lap I get shin splints. So then I have to wait a few days before I can do it again! It's a slooooooow process! But when I can't go out and run, I'm using my gazelle inside -- and I can do a 12 minute mile on the gazelle! WOOT!
Tyler is growing like a weed! Amanda had to put away all his size Birth-3mos. clothes the other day. How SAD! They grow sO fast! Here is his latest little self...
He stays awake for HOURS now and talks and plays! Oh how I LOVE those little baby coo's and gurgles! He's sO expressive! BOY! Does he have stories to tell!I would LOVE to share a new picture of Luz with you -- but the Little Princess has gotten HORRIBLE about having her pictures taken! Enough to drive a Nana right insane!
That's all the earth-shattering news I can think of right now. I'll try to get around to visit in the next day or two. Right now my back is KILLING me and I need to go to bed. Be blessed!
posted by Melli at
7:35 PM
13 comment(s):
Okay, I had to go back and look at the shoulder injury/replacement for Hector. I'd forgotten.
I'm so glad you wrote and so happy to hear that you are back on your healthy eating plan and losing weight! Congratulations!
Tyler is adorable! What a bright little guy he is!
You are so blessed!!!
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Maribeth, at
3/03/2011 7:59 AM
Wowza! What a month! I'm glad everyone came out of it a-ok!
Awesome on the running, Aunti M! :) You go girl! :)
And that lil' Tyler is so dang cute! :)
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Unknown, at
3/03/2011 8:36 AM
Oh my! What a busy time of it! Glad Hector and Amanda are on the mend now and that your MIL is stable -- I guess that's the right word -- not in an emergency state anyway. A couple of days like that would have done me in for several more.
Little Tyler is such a cutie!
I don't know if I'll ever run with these knees, but I need to get exercising. Unless you count a chocolate covered granola bar and a bowl of Cocoa Krispies, I haven't had anything sweet in 2 days. That's huge for me. I needed to break this constant craving for sweets and found an article on Spark People about it. Nothing new -- just need to START -- but it helped.
Congrats on your ticker moving to the right!
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Anonymous, at
3/03/2011 9:11 AM
Wow! You have been busy! Take a nap, lady!
Tyler looks wide awake and curious! He is quite the cutie!
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Charlene Amsden, at
3/03/2011 10:40 AM
So good to hear from you, Melli, although not all the news were good news, but such is life!!
Little Tyler is so cute!!
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MaR, at
3/03/2011 1:09 PM
Oh I have missed reading about your adventures!! I'm glad everyone is on the mend.
Running? You? I'm so proud of you! You have inspired me to walk to the mailbox today...
xo
LBC
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Ladybug Crossing, at
3/03/2011 1:19 PM
You have really had quite the adventure! Is it bad to say I'm glad it wasn't me? But it will be soon... without the beautiful grandson, though! Just parental health and a kid going in for testing for other stuff, and getting the house ready to go on the market.
I'm glad you can gazelle away to your heart's content. Your ability to keep focused on healthy eating and exercise is inspiring. Just be careful with your back!
Tyler is such a cutie patootie! And I'm sure Luz is, too. ;)
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Karen (formerly kcinnova), at
3/03/2011 11:32 PM
More for me than for you...
Sounds like life has been pretty crazy, however I loved hearing from you even though you were running past as you yelled out whatch-a-been-upto. I think February is just that kind of month, I try and avoid this month, I think it is dumbed for let down and as it approaches it proves itself each year.
I hope everyone is returning to A-OK. Yes little Tyler is growing so fast. Our little one just put away her size 2 cloths and her birthday is next week she will be 2. It goes too fast. I don't know if my knees would allow me to run, well not for any longer than 30 seconds so I say you are doing great. Hope to hear from you soon
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Cindy, at
3/04/2011 6:24 AM
More for me than for you...
Sounds like life has been pretty crazy, however I loved hearing from you even though you were running past as you yelled out whatch-a-been-upto. I think February is just that kind of month, I try and avoid this month, I think it is dumbed for let down and as it approaches it proves itself each year.
I hope everyone is returning to A-OK. Yes little Tyler is growing so fast. Our little one just put away her size 2 cloths and her birthday is next week she will be 2. It goes too fast. I don't know if my knees would allow me to run, well not for any longer than 30 seconds so I say you are doing great. Hope to hear from you soon
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Cindy, at
3/04/2011 6:25 AM
Wow, Still gotcha prayed up. Guess I'd better step it up! Baby Charlie has grown 3 inches and 3 pounds at his 6 week check up. It's incredible how quickly they grow.
I'm so proud of you. You go girl...I can see you running a 5K! Let me know, I'll come and see if I can be your personal cheerleader.
Miss you but you are never far from my thoughts and prayers.
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Lazy Daisy, at
3/08/2011 11:42 AM
My Dear Melli! Once again I find myself here after a break and hear a story that touches me. You really DID have your hands full and must have been so tired after all this helping you did! But you inspire me with your ability to juggle it all more than you know. My Mom is now taking Aricept for Alzheimer's/Dimentia and I think of you and how you've handled caregiving with such dignity so often.
AND....GUESS WHAT!?!? I am working on a Couch to 5K too!! I just started last week and LOVE it so far! Have you seen the online plan? I could barely run 60 seconds at a time last week, but tonight moved to the 90 second run and could FEEL the difference! Maybe I'll come to MD to and run with you.
Tyler is absolutely gorgeous! His eyes just draw you in, don't they??
I miss hearing from you...and do remember you in my prayers often.
Much Love,
Susan
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Susan, at
3/20/2011 8:57 PM
The diabetic problems are scary as all get out. Tell Hector he knows what to do...you can't do that with Mom, but can Dennis help a little more with her meals? UTIs are a problem for elderly women.
I'm having back problems, too and am going nutz with the pain issues. I'm going for a bone scan and pain management and it seems like a jillion doctors.
The baby is adorable and growing like a weed. I'm glad you are happy and busy and in love with alltha is going on in your family.
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Amber Star, at
3/22/2011 10:20 PM
My goodness you had your share indeed ! I wasn't well since end February after Dario's visit with Marieken and Toby which had turned into a catastrophe and didn't look in my Google reader so I only answered the comments I got. Meanwhile I am feeling better, but still ... It's to long to explain here. Little Tylor has also become a big boy !
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Ingrid, at
3/31/2011 11:42 AM
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