Happenings

Thought I would just catch up on this past weeks happenings. 
I haven't written for several days as you may have noticed.  My head has been in a swirl of muscle relaxers and pain pills.  I've also been spending a lot of time on the heating pad.  I strained some muscles in my upper back, which in turn, caused a cascade of painful muscles around them; my left neck and arm muscles are as tight as piano strings.  The medications are beginning to work as the pain is beginning to subside.  It has been years since my back has been the reason I have called off work, but I had to Wednesday.  I always feel so guilty when I can't go to work. 

I went Tuesday and saw my psychiatrist.  We decided to go ahead and add another 75 mg of Effexor, my anti-depressant, to my regime.  He seemed to feel with all that has been going and the episode of "rabbit sickness" last week warrants the change.  I agree.  A preemptive strike plan.  I go back in 6 weeks. 

I was remiss in letting everyone know that Andrew is back in rehab.  He went in last Wednesday.  They took him back under a behaviour contract. Basically, he can't screw up again, or he is out for good.  Don't have any idea how long he will stay, that will be up to his counselor based on the progress he makes. 

Jonas has been sick this week with an ear infection.  It's so sad to see a little one sick.  Linda took him to Children's and he had a temp of 104.0.  His ear bled after the doctor examined him (he has tubes in his ears).   You can tell even his eyes hurt, the way they look, and he keeps rubbing them.  This week, we have had an infirmary going on up in here.  Me with my back and Jonas with his ear.  Luckily, he sleeps most of the day so I don't have to do too much.  Every now and then, I give him some good Gigi lovin' while we watch Buzz in the recliner.

Hopefully I can get back to my "regular" posts very soon.  I miss you guys and sharing my stories.  So stay in touch, I will be back in the saddle very soon.