A Tale of Two Mamas
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Archive for February, 2008
February 29, 2008 at 7:25 pm · Filed under Cancer
I’ve caught up on all my blog reading that I’ve been ignoring for the past few weeks, played as much Scramble and Scrabulous that my little heart could desire, and eaten way more than I should have. In fact, this is what I’ve eaten so far today: a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich for breakfast; fried fish and beet salad for lunch; chicken livers and more beet salad washed down with white wine for dinner.
I’m sporting a light buzz now, but I haven’t forgotten to feed and water my dad so far. He’s doing a bit better after the IV fluids: he had a full bowl of vegetable soup and chicken livers for lunch, and a bowl of fish congee for dinner. He’s had about a full liter of Gatorade and a couple of glasses of apple juice today, so I’m kind of hopeful. He was prescribed a patch for pain control, so we’re waiting for that to kick in–it’s slow-release, so they said 14-24 hours for it to kick in. And it should last 72 hours, so hopefully we’ll be able to get him into surgery on Thursday. No pain = eating & drinking.
For other entertainment, I’ve been watching Barbie, the teacup Yorkie hump my dad’s girlfriend’s foot. Complete with grunting and panting. FUN.
February 29, 2008 at 9:20 am · Filed under PP, Product Review
As a family we have decided to go with more “non-toxic, natural, and less preserved items”. Last week I made a big shopping trip at Target and decided to get natural and non-toxic cleaners, furniture polish, body soap, hand soap, and even toothpaste.
I was quite disappointed that I didn’t see a natural shampoo at the store and ended up leaving Target without natural shampoo or conditioner.
When I got home, though, I was happy to see that I had been given a sample of naked naturals Awapuhi & Lavender color-treated shampoo and conditioner. In the past, I’ve always been skeptical about the different samples I’ve been given because I don’t want to put too many chemicals on my skin or around my body.
Much to my surprise I was happy to see that this shampoo and conditioner had no lauryl, sulfates, and contains natural plant proteins that make hair 7x stronger than other shampoos!
When I used the product I was instantly sold on the lather it produced and the lavender was a perfect amount without being overpowering and nauseating.
I have highlights so the color-treated shampoo and conditioner were a perfect match for my somewhat dry and brittle hair. After using the product I noticed that my hair was fuller and didn’t have the split end tangles that typically occur when I step out of the bathtub or shower.
I was also given a $1 off coupon to use on future purchases of this product!
Naked Naturals is something to get excited about and my hair has already thanked me!
February 29, 2008 at 8:18 am · Filed under Cancer
only with fewer margaritas and more IVs. I got in at a respectable hour yesterday afternoon, and made good time in spite of a couple of accidents and construction on the way down. I found my way into the house to find my dad in bed hooked up to an IV, gasping for breath. He pretty much stayed the same way throughout the night–he wasn’t able to eat or drink much. At one point, he started crying about how much pain he is in, and how he has had so much suffering in his life already. I just held him.
It is painfully quiet here, and there’s not much to do. All of a sudden, without Grammy and Shawna around, I have all this time on my hands. And I can’t really clean, lest I “offend” anyone, or disturb my dad with the commotion. I stayed up late and just played Scrabulous and Scramble–I couldn’t really sleep because I chugged coffee to stay awake on the drive down, plus my back hurt and the radiator sounds like the room is slowly filling up with water. I’m starting to get sick–it always happens when I’m away from work.
I’m taking my dad to two appointments today: one for blood work, and another for a four-hour nuclear stress test. I don’t know how he’ll fare; in spite of not being able to breathe, my dad is still smoking. I think we will try to get him admitted prior to the surgery, otherwise he will be in no state to tolerate surgery.
It was hard sleeping last night without my girls… I can’t wait to be back home.
February 28, 2008 at 8:58 pm · Filed under Actual posts about being moms
This morning we woke up, got dressed, and dropped Margot off at work. She kissed Grammy and me goodbye and as I drove away I started bawling.
Even though I know that she’s going to take care of her dad in New York City and it’s very temporary (she’ll be home in Saturday) I can’t help but be sad that she’s not with us. I worry about her safety and I also worry that I’m not providing her with the emotional support that she needs right now.
During our almost thirteen year relationship we’ve only been apart a few times and each time we’re apart there’s really a void and I miss her terribly.
Perhaps this is intesified because I’m pregnant, hormonal, and exhausted.
Tonight we went to J&L’s for dinner. L has been great and so helpful with feeding me and making sure that everything is taken care of. We’ve made a deal that she helps me now and I help her when she’s big and fat with child.
After dinner I decided to head home and Grammy and I took a bath together. Now we’re sitting on the couch watching old episodes of Tom and Jerry.
I really don’t know how single moms do it.
I’m exhausted and lonely and really miss my best friend.
February 27, 2008 at 9:21 am · Filed under Food, PP
Margot loves oysters! It’s been a while since we’ve actually gone to Maxis and had good seafood. Typically she gets some oysters on the half shell and I get fried crawfish tails.
I’ve never been up for the slimyness of oysters of eating something that involves slurping and sliding down the throat. Eek!
When I was a kid my parents used to go to a seafood buffet and boy could my mom pack down Gulf oysters! The trick is that they have to be fresh and have to be under proper conditions. I remember after going to one of the buffets we came home and she was sicker than a dog.
One oyster joke I remember as a kid was:
Q: What did the girl oyster say to the boy oyster?
A: “You never open up to me.”
For great oyster information you’ve got to check out: BeOysterAware.com
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