This year for my birthday my kids went together and gave me a gift certificate to the Spa at West Glen. My massage therapist's name is Amy and she has magic in her hands. She's a young girl and pretty and sweet as can be.
After going twice (mostly on my certificate), I decided I need to budget going there once a month (a week would be better). Yesterday was my day. I was excited to tell her that after massaging my shoulder area last time, the rotater cuff pain was gone. How exciting is that?
I felt limp as a wet noodle after the massage, found it hard to make myself get off the table. She worked on my low back, mid back, neck and shoulder areas. I'm a little sore today, but hopefully by tomorrow, I'll be free again in movement.
They have other things they do there such as hands and nails, feet, facials, etc., but I'll bet none are as good as premier dead sea. Since two of their ingredients are Dead Sea minerals and seaweed, makes me want to try it.
Anyhoo, I made my appointment for next month and went to Penneys, bought a pair of jeans with my $10 off coupon. Then killed time until church. Another great evening. Hope you have a great weekend.
I have been struggling lately with going to church and the Y. Don't ask me how that started, but I know how I feel. We were going to a church in Waukee when I started feeling uncomfortable. It seemed like the music portion and the sermon was just a performance to man. It got so I refused to go there anymore, beginning with leaving the service and waiting for my hubby in the car.
We then started going to a church in West Des Moines (Lutheran, which I was raised in). I liked it, but something was missing. We used to go to an A of G church in Des Moines, but quit going there when we moved out west. Finally, I knew I wasn't being fed, felt like my spirit was tied up. I quit going to church at all.
One day my daughter, Abby, invited me to go to an A of G church on the south side not too far from where she lives. I loved it, my spirit felt free! The only drawback was the long drive to get there. When she had her baby, she took a few weeks off from going there.
Meanwhile, I've been seeing Him in everything outdoors and praying out there. I began to feel like that is where I should be. I didn't feel like I needed to be in a building to feel Him.
Yesterday, Steve asked me to go with him to Abby's church. My whole self rebelled, but I made myself go to be with Steve and Abby. Once inside the church, I felt my spirit soar again. Finally.....freedom. That is where I am supposed to be. Heather even told me she'd go next Sunday with me!!!!
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Until Sunday, have a wonderful day and weekend!
We then started going to a church in West Des Moines (Lutheran, which I was raised in). I liked it, but something was missing. We used to go to an A of G church in Des Moines, but quit going there when we moved out west. Finally, I knew I wasn't being fed, felt like my spirit was tied up. I quit going to church at all.
One day my daughter, Abby, invited me to go to an A of G church on the south side not too far from where she lives. I loved it, my spirit felt free! The only drawback was the long drive to get there. When she had her baby, she took a few weeks off from going there.
Meanwhile, I've been seeing Him in everything outdoors and praying out there. I began to feel like that is where I should be. I didn't feel like I needed to be in a building to feel Him.
Yesterday, Steve asked me to go with him to Abby's church. My whole self rebelled, but I made myself go to be with Steve and Abby. Once inside the church, I felt my spirit soar again. Finally.....freedom. That is where I am supposed to be. Heather even told me she'd go next Sunday with me!!!!
To have freedom from criminals stealing information from your credit cards, passports, debit cards, anything that has your important information on them, without touching your purse (or wallet), you need rfid blocking wallets. I didn't know people could electronically get your info until I read about these. What a great way to keep creeps out of your personal life!
Until Sunday, have a wonderful day and weekend!
Last Thursday I went with Abby to Aiden's 2 week appt. He is gaining weight, in fact, the doctor said she'd never seen a breast-fed baby gain that much. Hoo hoo, Abby! Mama's milk is rich!
Then the doctor told us she thought he had a hernia in the private area. She said she'd set up an ultra-sound and if he starts crying uncontrollably for 3 - 5 hours to take him to the ER. I asked why it needed fixed if it wasn't hurting him. It could strangulate which could be deadly.
Yesterday was a really hard day for him. He would cry terribly unless you held him. I had brought over the ingredients for scalloped spuds and ham, so after supper when Aiden cried so hard we all became concerned. Steve and I suggested the ER. I called my other kids for prayer and also, my sisters, and my best friend, Linda. It was a very scary time.
Finally Abby called and said he was okay. The crying could be caused by a gassy tummy. I suggested this morning Abby check the nursing book to see what kinds of foods to avoid for that reason. Thank God Aiden is alright.
Abby is losing weight and of course her maternity clothes are toooo big, her pre-pregnancy clothes are not fitting yet. Oh, I remember that time well. Unfortunately, I kept 10 lbs with each child, bummer! I think what I needed was to find the safest diet pills that work.
I'd still like to take them, though I am losing weight (down 13 lbs as of today), I wish I could get some help instead of doing it the hard way. Unfortunately, being on meds for high BP and a fast heart rate does not allow me to take any helpers.
Keep Aiden in your thoughts and prayers, please. He goes to the surgeon a week from Thursday to see if he needs surgery.
Then the doctor told us she thought he had a hernia in the private area. She said she'd set up an ultra-sound and if he starts crying uncontrollably for 3 - 5 hours to take him to the ER. I asked why it needed fixed if it wasn't hurting him. It could strangulate which could be deadly.
Yesterday was a really hard day for him. He would cry terribly unless you held him. I had brought over the ingredients for scalloped spuds and ham, so after supper when Aiden cried so hard we all became concerned. Steve and I suggested the ER. I called my other kids for prayer and also, my sisters, and my best friend, Linda. It was a very scary time.
Finally Abby called and said he was okay. The crying could be caused by a gassy tummy. I suggested this morning Abby check the nursing book to see what kinds of foods to avoid for that reason. Thank God Aiden is alright.
Abby is losing weight and of course her maternity clothes are toooo big, her pre-pregnancy clothes are not fitting yet. Oh, I remember that time well. Unfortunately, I kept 10 lbs with each child, bummer! I think what I needed was to find the safest diet pills that work.
I'd still like to take them, though I am losing weight (down 13 lbs as of today), I wish I could get some help instead of doing it the hard way. Unfortunately, being on meds for high BP and a fast heart rate does not allow me to take any helpers.
Keep Aiden in your thoughts and prayers, please. He goes to the surgeon a week from Thursday to see if he needs surgery.
the day after Aiden was born we pulled into the hospital parking lot and got out of the car. Steve immediately said, "You've got a tire going flat." Oh, great! Just what we need and we were going into see the new baby. Life sucks sometimes.
Back into the car we climb, I drove over to a nearby QT, while Steve called Abby to let her know we wouldn't be coming up. Justin had seen us through the window so they were expecting us.
Would have been a good time to have breakdown service. Instead, we filled the tire up with air and by the time we drove back to the hospital, we'd lost 4 lbs of air.
It was the fastest visit to see the baby as we had to get to Walmart quickly before the air went back out. Of course the closest one didn't have time to work on it, so we drove to the Mill Civic Parkway one and luckily we still had some air in it and they were able to get us in right away.
Back into the car we climb, I drove over to a nearby QT, while Steve called Abby to let her know we wouldn't be coming up. Justin had seen us through the window so they were expecting us.
Would have been a good time to have breakdown service. Instead, we filled the tire up with air and by the time we drove back to the hospital, we'd lost 4 lbs of air.
It was the fastest visit to see the baby as we had to get to Walmart quickly before the air went back out. Of course the closest one didn't have time to work on it, so we drove to the Mill Civic Parkway one and luckily we still had some air in it and they were able to get us in right away.
After two postponements, I finally was able to make my appointment with Amy at the Spa at West Glen. Hoo hoo! The first postponement occurred because my wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The second was due to my getting bronchitis.
Let me tell you how wonderful I feel now. Everyone should at least get a massage once a month (not that I do that but if I had the money, I'd do it once a week). You get so relaxed during and after, it is sooooo great.
Tomorrow I am going to the pain control doctor to hopefully get injections in the joint between the leg and body. Then hopefully, I'll be able to take walks again without those joints burning.
After that I am going to Abby's to spend the day. I am so excited, I've been having Aiden and Mikayla withdrawals. I'm finally feeling somewhat better. Steve's been over twice without me (since I was sick) and was able to hold Aiden.
Let me tell you how wonderful I feel now. Everyone should at least get a massage once a month (not that I do that but if I had the money, I'd do it once a week). You get so relaxed during and after, it is sooooo great.
Tomorrow I am going to the pain control doctor to hopefully get injections in the joint between the leg and body. Then hopefully, I'll be able to take walks again without those joints burning.
After that I am going to Abby's to spend the day. I am so excited, I've been having Aiden and Mikayla withdrawals. I'm finally feeling somewhat better. Steve's been over twice without me (since I was sick) and was able to hold Aiden.
I started having an itchy throat and lungs. It started Tuesday evening before Linda got here. By Friday, I was convinced I had bronchitis. I had an appointment for a recheck on blood work for my blood sugar level and cholesterol that day, so when I saw my doctor she concurred that is what I had and prescribed a Z-pak, a steroid, and medicine for thrush (which I always get when on steroids).
This is a week later and I feel better than last week; however, I am far from being well. Not seeing Aiden is killing me. It's been a week of days that I not only couldn't go see them, but didn't feel like going out. When I get better, and after I get my fill of Aiden and Mikayla, and helping Abby out, I may just surprise everybody and do something new.
I may ask Steve to check into Sierra Designs Tents to get us a 2 or 3 man tent so we can actually go camping. That is something he loves and hasn't really done since we've been married. Surprised?
This is a week later and I feel better than last week; however, I am far from being well. Not seeing Aiden is killing me. It's been a week of days that I not only couldn't go see them, but didn't feel like going out. When I get better, and after I get my fill of Aiden and Mikayla, and helping Abby out, I may just surprise everybody and do something new.
I may ask Steve to check into Sierra Designs Tents to get us a 2 or 3 man tent so we can actually go camping. That is something he loves and hasn't really done since we've been married. Surprised?
Sunday, July 17Th, 2011, at around 1:45 PM, Abby had Aiden Michael Sleeth, 6 lbs, 15 ounces, 20 inches long. Hallelujah! He had the cord wrapped around his head, so the doctor told Abby to hold off pushing. She then took two clips and placed them around 7 inches apart on the cord, then cut it and the cord fell away.
After he was out, he was placed in the warmer and the nurse was rubbing his back and feet to try to get him to cry loud (to take in oxygen, more). Finally, she put oxygen on him and continued to rub his back. His skin started taking on a more normal color. After a while, they took him down to the nursery to do all the normal things and he was fine!
I cannot tell you what all Abby went through in her pregnancy. A little of it was passing four kidney stones, and terrible back pain. I wished that I was rich and could buy her a new tub fromtubs at bathsofdistinction. They even have some with air massage jets and twin chromotherapy underwater lights. They remind me of the tub Abby had in the hospital. It had lights that changed color, so soothing.
Abby, Justin, Mikayla, and Aiden are home now so all is well and beautiful in the world.
After he was out, he was placed in the warmer and the nurse was rubbing his back and feet to try to get him to cry loud (to take in oxygen, more). Finally, she put oxygen on him and continued to rub his back. His skin started taking on a more normal color. After a while, they took him down to the nursery to do all the normal things and he was fine!
I cannot tell you what all Abby went through in her pregnancy. A little of it was passing four kidney stones, and terrible back pain. I wished that I was rich and could buy her a new tub fromtubs at bathsofdistinction. They even have some with air massage jets and twin chromotherapy underwater lights. They remind me of the tub Abby had in the hospital. It had lights that changed color, so soothing.
Abby, Justin, Mikayla, and Aiden are home now so all is well and beautiful in the world.
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