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Posted by Dinah on March 14, 2007, at 13:38:48
I'm clearly having trouble settling down today. :(
Posted by annierose on March 14, 2007, at 15:31:28
In reply to Sigh., posted by Dinah on March 14, 2007, at 13:38:48
Dinah -
This has been a rough month for your nerves. I'm sorry that as much work as you are getting done, hasn't made you feel any better --- maybe because it keeps piling on?
I wish you were feeling better. Will a hot fudge sundae help?
Posted by Dinah on March 14, 2007, at 16:35:19
In reply to Re: Sigh., posted by annierose on March 14, 2007, at 15:31:28
I'm thinking of making some nice fresh tapioca pudding. That should help. It reminds me of grandma's milk dumplings. Mmmmmm....
It seems like if I put in a few good days, I have a day or two of blankness. I can't seem to keep a steady pace. Maybe I should just resign myself to five hours a day or six hours a day and work it steadily.
It also seems to get better as the day wears on. I feel like maybe I can focus a bit now.
My son's come home from school with the start of a nasty cold and isnt' feeling well though. Poor little guy.
Posted by annierose on March 14, 2007, at 19:42:52
In reply to Re: Sigh. » annierose, posted by Dinah on March 14, 2007, at 16:35:19
My son came home with the same cold, slight fever, grumpiness. Could the same germ travel so far??
My grandpa loved tapioca pudding - yum - I haven't tasted a good one in years. I love how food sometimes puts you in a different time and place (just like grandma's hand lotion smell). When I come to visit (someday) you'll have to make me your pudding. Sounds perfect. I make a mean hot fudge brownie sundae w/real whipped cream.
It's amazing how time can also erase some hurt. My t and I are getting back on track. She wants me doing more free association and I'm not sure if I'm doing it correctly or not --- I just say whatever pops into my head. It seems more like mindless chatter but I'm leaving feeling better and she is obviously happier with me.
I guess it's good that as the day wears on you feel better. The opposite wouldn't be good. It's like washing the first dirty dish is the hardest --- once you're at the sink engaged in the activity the subsequent dishes aren't as hard as cleaning the first one.
I hope you and your son feel better. If my son wakes up sick tomorrow, at least #1 it's my day off and #2 no therapy appointments.
Posted by Honore on March 14, 2007, at 20:32:56
In reply to Re: Sigh. » Dinah, posted by annierose on March 14, 2007, at 19:42:52
I'm so bummed out. I'm so tired of myself.
Honore
Posted by Phil on March 14, 2007, at 20:41:28
In reply to Re: Sigh. » annierose, posted by Dinah on March 14, 2007, at 16:35:19
*It seems like if I put in a few good days, I have a day or two of blankness. I can't seem to keep a steady pace.*
Dinah, you just described me, too. It sucks to be us!
Posted by Dinah on March 14, 2007, at 20:57:53
In reply to Re: Sigh. » Dinah, posted by annierose on March 14, 2007, at 19:42:52
No fever as of yet, so technically he can go to school.
But the poor thing is sitting in a mound of tissues that we periodically have to remind him to place in the trash can a foot from his hand. :) It seems unkind to make him try to sit and think all day in such a state. But we had him do his homework in case he feels better tomorrow.
The sleepiness and blankness is a real problem for me right now. And wasn't it just recently that my brain was racing faster than the speed of light? I wish I understood me.
I'm glad things are working out for you and your therapist. Free association, huh? That sounds interesting. Sometimes I wish my therapist were psychoanalytic in nature.
Posted by Dinah on March 14, 2007, at 20:58:13
In reply to Re: Sigh. » Dinah, posted by annierose on March 14, 2007, at 19:42:52
Posted by Dinah on March 14, 2007, at 20:59:32
In reply to Re: Double Sigh., posted by Honore on March 14, 2007, at 20:32:56
I'm sorry you're feeling that way too.
It's rotten to not only feel bad but to be tired of thinking about feeling bad.
Posted by Dinah on March 14, 2007, at 21:00:58
In reply to Re: Sigh. » Dinah, posted by Phil on March 14, 2007, at 20:41:28
> *It seems like if I put in a few good days, I have a day or two of blankness. I can't seem to keep a steady pace.*
>
> Dinah, you just described me, too. It sucks to be us!Sure does. :(
I wonder what my bosses think sometimes when they see my time sheet. What on earth was she doing those days where there's nothing?
Posted by Dinah on March 14, 2007, at 21:02:23
In reply to Re: Sigh. » Dinah, posted by Phil on March 14, 2007, at 20:41:28
Posted by Phillipa on March 14, 2007, at 22:05:40
In reply to Re: Sigh., posted by Dinah on March 14, 2007, at 21:00:58
I wish I could work. You know no one's ever happy either way. I want my passion for nursing back and a job that I loved like my other ones over the years. I really loved working. I do wish they paid to work crisis lines as I was certified nationally in psych so I do know how to do that. And not stressful on body or mind. Love Phillipa the thought sounds good but maybe the reality wouldn't be.
Posted by Dinah on March 14, 2007, at 22:24:49
In reply to Re: Sigh., posted by Phillipa on March 14, 2007, at 22:05:40
I think a crisis line is the most stressful job I can think of. I'd be terrified of saying the wrong thing.
Maybe eventually I'd get tired of not working. But right now I'm just plain tired. :(
Posted by broken on March 14, 2007, at 22:37:25
In reply to Oh heck. Above for (nm) » Phil, posted by Dinah on March 14, 2007, at 21:02:23
Just got my 4 days over with this evening myself. 4 Days off, and then I start my 4 nights. About the time I get used to working dayshift and sleeping at night, I have to sleep days and work nights, so I can certainly understand the "tired" part.
Posted by Phillipa on March 14, 2007, at 22:51:47
In reply to Re: Sigh. » Phillipa, posted by Dinah on March 14, 2007, at 22:24:49
Dinah when I worked 3-ll we took over the crisis lines when day shift went home I loved it. People out there that either just need to talk or for you to find them appropriate treatment. I didn't find it stressful at all at the time. Love Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on March 15, 2007, at 8:58:23
In reply to Re: Sigh. » Dinah, posted by annierose on March 14, 2007, at 19:42:52
Isch. Sick. :(
Posted by annierose on March 15, 2007, at 9:38:44
In reply to Re: Sigh. » annierose, posted by Dinah on March 15, 2007, at 8:58:23
Is your son home sick? My son woke up in the middle of the night with a nightmare - I thought surely his fever had risen - but no - he was as cool as a cumcumber (what an odd expression).
I layed down next to him, rub his back and he went back to sleep, woke up @ 6:30 a.m. (yikes!) and declared, "I have to get ready for school today. I have my imagineers class." (A before school engineering class - age appropriate). So I never really checked his forehead after that.
Are you able to stay home with him when he is sick? My son always wants popsicles when he is home, and lots of "Sponge Bob" and "Jimmy Neutron" (double ick).
Posted by Dinah on March 15, 2007, at 9:53:19
In reply to Re: Sigh. » Dinah, posted by annierose on March 15, 2007, at 9:38:44
Yup. I'm home with him. He had a fever this morning. Sometimes my husband arranges to work from home, and I was hoping today was one of those days because there was something I was supposed to do by yesterday at the latest and couldn't because of a computer problem that wasn't worked out in time. So I have to rush it out today.
But he didn't offer and I never ask, because his job is our main financial support. Plus, he's really good at taking my son for lunch when I have therapy when he's off.
I'm a little disappointed in that I wanted to call my therapist for an extra session, but it's just as well. I don't have time really.
He's feeling ok. Motrin is a wonderdrug for kids. And the orange triaminic is helping. So he's been forbidden too many video games, and told to chill out with lots of drinks in front of the TV. And I'm sure he'll convince me to go out to get just the right lunch for a sick young man. :)
I hope your munchkin has a great day. (That sounds like a wonderful class. We're trying to find summer camps with things like that.)
Posted by Honore on March 15, 2007, at 10:35:28
In reply to Re: Sigh. » annierose, posted by Dinah on March 15, 2007, at 9:53:19
You two are such sweet Moms. Lucky sons to have you.
(((Dinah))) (((Annierose)))
Honore
Posted by Deneb on March 15, 2007, at 10:53:49
In reply to Re: Sigh., posted by Honore on March 15, 2007, at 10:35:28
(((((Those not feeling well)))))
You're such loving parents. :-)
Deneb*
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