November 05, 2008
Baby Update
Well I just got back from the OB appointment. We could hear the heartbeat on the doplar thingy. I will be going to Maine Medical in Portland, ME in a few weeks to have a fetal echocardiogram done, and to find out the possibilities of having a baby with birth defects and such.
Pregnant
Well I am 10 weeks pregnant. I am extremely high risk, due to my being a type 1 diabetic that was not under control. So far things are going well. They have me on the loaner insulin pump. In one month I have brought my A1C from a 12% to an 8.1%. Under good conditions they would want me to try after I have had that at a 6% for at least 3 months. I am still high risk to miscarry, and to have a baby with birth defects, but I am working on doing what they are asking me to do, and praying. Will keep people posted with what is going on as I find things out.
Michelle
Michelle
November 01, 2008
I have been tagged!! by Sara
I have to answer these with one word answers and then tag other bloggers!!
1. Where is your cell phone? desk
2. Where is your significant other? work
3. Your hair color? Brown
4. Your mother? amazing
5. Your father? unknown
6. Your favorite thing? quiet
7. Your dream last night? fogotten
8. Your dream/goal? family
9. The room you’re in? livingroom
10. Your hobby? service
11. Your fear? falling
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? home
13. Where were you last night? 99
14. What you’re not? extroverted
15. One of your wish list items? kids
16. Where you grew up? Bremerton
17. The last thing you did? conversed
18. What are you wearing? clothes
19. Your tv? non-existant
20. Your pet? 3
21. Your computer? HP
Your mood? calm
23. Missing someone? family
24. Your car?Blue
25. Something you’re not wearing? jewlery
26. Favorite store? none
27. Your summer? adventure
28. Love someone? Jeremy
29. Your favorite color? green
30. When was the last time you laughed? today
31. Last time you cried? yesterday
1. Where is your cell phone? desk
2. Where is your significant other? work
3. Your hair color? Brown
4. Your mother? amazing
5. Your father? unknown
6. Your favorite thing? quiet
7. Your dream last night? fogotten
8. Your dream/goal? family
9. The room you’re in? livingroom
10. Your hobby? service
11. Your fear? falling
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? home
13. Where were you last night? 99
14. What you’re not? extroverted
15. One of your wish list items? kids
16. Where you grew up? Bremerton
17. The last thing you did? conversed
18. What are you wearing? clothes
19. Your tv? non-existant
20. Your pet? 3
21. Your computer? HP
Your mood? calm
23. Missing someone? family
24. Your car?Blue
25. Something you’re not wearing? jewlery
26. Favorite store? none
27. Your summer? adventure
28. Love someone? Jeremy
29. Your favorite color? green
30. When was the last time you laughed? today
31. Last time you cried? yesterday
Pictures of ring finally
They don't show the best detail, but here are some pictures of my ring. When I get the chance I will also take pictures of Jeremy's ring. Though they are matching.
Michelle
Insulin Pumps 2
Well this weekend I have been on a saline pump, to get me used to the pump and all the neat features that come with it. Found out that it is 100% covered once I meet all the requirements of my insurance company. I also need to get off my but and find the letter from my insurance company in Washington to prove that I had prior coverage to waive the 6 month pre-existing clause that my current insurance company has. It should make things a lot easier once I get used to having a needle more or less stuck in me with tubing from the needle to the pump device that is like carrying around a pager, but I don't have to take an injection every time I need to lower my blood sugar, or want to eat a snack. I just have to change every 2-3 days the site that the quick-set is inserted. On Monday I will be getting the actual insulin in the pump, and once everything goes through with my insurance I will have my own pump and will be able to return the loaner pump. Thank you for all prayers. God Bless Michelle
October 24, 2008
Insulin Pumps
Well today I met with the local reps for medtronic to look into getting an insulin pump. It would be really cool if it works out. So if you are the praying kind of person please pray that the pump that will best suit my needs is what will be provided to me. The diabetes educator at the Endocrinologist that I go to is even going to be able to get me on a loaner for a few months if the insurance company says no. I am just concerned that the insurance company will say no, or my out of pocket expense will be to much for me to be able to afford. It can be upwards around a thousand or two.
Will update more later.
Michelle
Will update more later.
Michelle
September 29, 2008
Thank you for prayers
Well my foot is doing well. The Dr. thinks that the ulcer should go away if I continue to use the steroid creme, and in two weeks when I go back, if this has happened he is going to prescribe a diabetic foot creme.
Find out more about my wrist tomorrow, it still hurts to do a lot of things, but the pain is something that I am getting used to.
Michelle
Find out more about my wrist tomorrow, it still hurts to do a lot of things, but the pain is something that I am getting used to.
Michelle
September 25, 2008
social classifications
I love my sun porch. I can sit on the couch that we have out here, with my laptop and just people watch like I love to do.
I have heard a lot from different people the comment "Rochester's Finest". When they are saying this they are referring to the "undesirables" in Rochester. Yeah some of the people you wonder why they make the choices that they make to live in poverty, mooch off the system, etc. But I also know from experience growing up, my mom was on welfare and stayed at home until my brother and I were old enough to be by ourselves. The system was different then and there were a lot less single mom's. But why I am writing this is I think that people choose to only see the visible. They don't see the single mom who thought she was going to have a partner to help raise the kids, but he turned out to not want to live up to his responsibilities, so now she has to do what she can to be the bread winner, and care taker. A roll that was never meant to be done by one person. They don't see the Teenager who was able to walk away from a home life of physical, emotional, drug and alcohol abuse, who is supporting himself like a grown working adult and still going to high school so he can go to college, and have a better life for himself.
I guess I just wish that people weren't so judgemental, so not my problem and be willing to extend a hand to help, maybe not financially, but offer to take that single mom's kids to the park for an hour or two so she can have a couple of hours to her self to either take a nap, go grocery shopping with no kids, go to the doctors, etc. Offer to that young teenager some tutorial help, or be a mentor to help stay on the right track and not end up on the same path his parents are on.
I think we should all be stepping up in our communities to be the role models that these young kids need if they don't have them at home instead of celebrities. Especially when the current role models are teaching it is ok to cheat on your significant other, there are no consequences, its ok to spend all your money on designer clothes, purses, etc before you take care of your bills.
I get picked on because I refuse to watch Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie movies. Yes he is an amazing actor, but I am not going to financially support someone that a child is going to look up to and think he is so cool. If they are going to look up to someone I want it to be someone like Michael J Fox, who I don't care if he doesn't take his meds to show people what his disease is like, he still is doing something positive with what God has given him. He is still faithfully married to the same woman that he married many years ago. Tom Hanks is another awesome example of someone that I think is a good example. But because they are actually good examples you don't see them in the news because thye have no scandals or skeletons in there closet. To bad the media thinks that what is news worthy is only the negative.
Sorry for rambling just felt a need to share.
Oh pleese keep praying for healing for my wrist, I find that somethings I can do with no pain and other things that you wouldn't think would hurt feel just like it did when I first broke it. The doctor did tell me that it is possible that it didn't heal.
Michelle
I have heard a lot from different people the comment "Rochester's Finest". When they are saying this they are referring to the "undesirables" in Rochester. Yeah some of the people you wonder why they make the choices that they make to live in poverty, mooch off the system, etc. But I also know from experience growing up, my mom was on welfare and stayed at home until my brother and I were old enough to be by ourselves. The system was different then and there were a lot less single mom's. But why I am writing this is I think that people choose to only see the visible. They don't see the single mom who thought she was going to have a partner to help raise the kids, but he turned out to not want to live up to his responsibilities, so now she has to do what she can to be the bread winner, and care taker. A roll that was never meant to be done by one person. They don't see the Teenager who was able to walk away from a home life of physical, emotional, drug and alcohol abuse, who is supporting himself like a grown working adult and still going to high school so he can go to college, and have a better life for himself.
I guess I just wish that people weren't so judgemental, so not my problem and be willing to extend a hand to help, maybe not financially, but offer to take that single mom's kids to the park for an hour or two so she can have a couple of hours to her self to either take a nap, go grocery shopping with no kids, go to the doctors, etc. Offer to that young teenager some tutorial help, or be a mentor to help stay on the right track and not end up on the same path his parents are on.
I think we should all be stepping up in our communities to be the role models that these young kids need if they don't have them at home instead of celebrities. Especially when the current role models are teaching it is ok to cheat on your significant other, there are no consequences, its ok to spend all your money on designer clothes, purses, etc before you take care of your bills.
I get picked on because I refuse to watch Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie movies. Yes he is an amazing actor, but I am not going to financially support someone that a child is going to look up to and think he is so cool. If they are going to look up to someone I want it to be someone like Michael J Fox, who I don't care if he doesn't take his meds to show people what his disease is like, he still is doing something positive with what God has given him. He is still faithfully married to the same woman that he married many years ago. Tom Hanks is another awesome example of someone that I think is a good example. But because they are actually good examples you don't see them in the news because thye have no scandals or skeletons in there closet. To bad the media thinks that what is news worthy is only the negative.
Sorry for rambling just felt a need to share.
Oh pleese keep praying for healing for my wrist, I find that somethings I can do with no pain and other things that you wouldn't think would hurt feel just like it did when I first broke it. The doctor did tell me that it is possible that it didn't heal.
Michelle
September 23, 2008
Wrist
Well today I went to the Orthopedist, and had my cast removed. My wrist is sore and hurts if I bend it just right, but glad to be out of the cast. They were unable to take an x-ray today, so I go back in a week and will have the x-ray taken to see if it healed. He told me that he put the cast on just to give it a chance to heal, as the kind of break I had doesn't always heal. So prayers that it heals will be greatly appreciated. I didn't think to ask what will be the course of action if it doesn't heal, so I will find out on that as well next Tuesday.
On another note, I need prayer in the dealings with Jeremy's ex-wife. She says stupid things, and has financially burdened Jeremy with the duplex they own, by coming up with all kinds of excuses as to why she is unable to pay her half of the mortgage and joint house bills like water. I don't have patience for that, I ran from responsibilties and tried to blame Gabe for everything, but learned that I need to quit running and take care of them, and not all of the bills, etc were his fault. She has it good, her ex-husband pays the whole mortgage so she doesn't have to worry about paying "rent", and she is in good health and doesn't have the daily medical concerns that others have. I find myself becoming very immature and not Christ like when it comes to dealing with situations that come up.
Prayers will be greatly appreciated.
On another note, I need prayer in the dealings with Jeremy's ex-wife. She says stupid things, and has financially burdened Jeremy with the duplex they own, by coming up with all kinds of excuses as to why she is unable to pay her half of the mortgage and joint house bills like water. I don't have patience for that, I ran from responsibilties and tried to blame Gabe for everything, but learned that I need to quit running and take care of them, and not all of the bills, etc were his fault. She has it good, her ex-husband pays the whole mortgage so she doesn't have to worry about paying "rent", and she is in good health and doesn't have the daily medical concerns that others have. I find myself becoming very immature and not Christ like when it comes to dealing with situations that come up.
Prayers will be greatly appreciated.
September 18, 2008
Claddagh Ring
The History:
Early 16th century legend tells that a fishing boat, from the village of Claddagh in Co. Galway, was captured by piratesand the crew taken as slaves. One man, Richard Joyce, was one of the crew, and he was to be married the same week he was captured. His bride-to-be was inconsolable.
Years went by and Richard became a master of his trade - goldsmithing. His skillful hands shaped a unique ring for the girl he could never forget at home.
The design was born from thier love. At the centre a heart, symbolizing their love, on top a crown, symbolizing their loyalty, and two hands holding the heart symbolizing the caring friendship they shared.
After eight years, he escaped and returned to his native village of Claddagh and found to his great joy, that sdhe never married.
He gave the ring to her and they married soon afterwards, never to be married again.
THE GALWAY FOLKLORE OF HOW TO WEAR THE CLADDAGH RING:
Worn on the right hand, crown turned inwards, your heart is yet unoccupied.
Worn on the right hand, crown turned outwards, shows a special commitment to someone.
Worn on the left hand, crown outwards let our love and friendship reign forever-never to be separated. (otherwise married)
Now I have posted this, as 3 weeks ago Jeremy asked if I would be willing to get matching rings. I told him yes, so we wondered down to the celtic store in Portsmouth and picked them out. We wear them on our right hand with the crown facing outwards!
Early 16th century legend tells that a fishing boat, from the village of Claddagh in Co. Galway, was captured by piratesand the crew taken as slaves. One man, Richard Joyce, was one of the crew, and he was to be married the same week he was captured. His bride-to-be was inconsolable.
Years went by and Richard became a master of his trade - goldsmithing. His skillful hands shaped a unique ring for the girl he could never forget at home.
The design was born from thier love. At the centre a heart, symbolizing their love, on top a crown, symbolizing their loyalty, and two hands holding the heart symbolizing the caring friendship they shared.
After eight years, he escaped and returned to his native village of Claddagh and found to his great joy, that sdhe never married.
He gave the ring to her and they married soon afterwards, never to be married again.
THE GALWAY FOLKLORE OF HOW TO WEAR THE CLADDAGH RING:
Worn on the right hand, crown turned inwards, your heart is yet unoccupied.
Worn on the right hand, crown turned outwards, shows a special commitment to someone.
Worn on the left hand, crown outwards let our love and friendship reign forever-never to be separated. (otherwise married)
Now I have posted this, as 3 weeks ago Jeremy asked if I would be willing to get matching rings. I told him yes, so we wondered down to the celtic store in Portsmouth and picked them out. We wear them on our right hand with the crown facing outwards!
Short Term Disability
Well yesterday I spoke with the HR rep at work, aftr I missed 2 days Tuesday because of my wrist, and yesterday because of an infection in my foot, she is putting me on short term disability. I am scared because I have a little less than 6 weeks to be back to full duties at work or I loose my job. Being a diabetic I heal slower. But on the positive side I won't be over doing it at work, and they don't have to look for things that I can do.
Sorry if this is a bit short, I just had to post somwthing about how I am doing.
Michelle
Sorry if this is a bit short, I just had to post somwthing about how I am doing.
Michelle
September 10, 2008
Hello
To make things easy since my wrist is currently broken, I am going to start blogging so I don't have to send out a bunch of messages.
Since I moved back to Bremerton August 2004 from Pullman here are a few things that have happened:
*Went to Bryman to become a medical Assitant. ( didn't go anywhere with that)
*Got divorced in March 2006. Had to ask Gabe why he didn't file, and did the leg work for him.
*Met a wonderful guy in January 2008, started to actually date jeremy April 2008, due to the distance of our hometowns, moved to New Hampshire end of May 2008.
Am very happy,
Will write more later.
Michelle
Since I moved back to Bremerton August 2004 from Pullman here are a few things that have happened:
*Went to Bryman to become a medical Assitant. ( didn't go anywhere with that)
*Got divorced in March 2006. Had to ask Gabe why he didn't file, and did the leg work for him.
*Met a wonderful guy in January 2008, started to actually date jeremy April 2008, due to the distance of our hometowns, moved to New Hampshire end of May 2008.
Am very happy,
Will write more later.
Michelle
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