Category: My Life with MS

  • Overwhelmed, (I Don’t Want To…)

    Things I need to do that are overwhelming me. Answer email from Ancestry; write down new information from email; email my cousin the information that I received from Ancestry; Sort it all out in my head Email fellow volunteers for garden shop to request coverage for time I’ll be away this November and December Open…

  • Ancestry

    I have had my DNA tested through Ancestry.com and was a member for a little while. During that time I have made a family tree with the information I had and also learned from my eldest cousin. I had also bought my kids test kits and they did theirs. The wonderful thing about Ancestry is…

  • Diet and Exercise

    Nope and nope. Since returning from NY I have not been tracking my calories on My Fitness Pal, and have not gotten back on my stationary bike. I was doing pretty good while P was gone, but still not recording calories. Since he came back bearing gifts of chocolate nougat and 8 different bars of…

  • I’m so Tired

    This is the third day that I’ve not been feeling good. On Wednesday I was back to volunteering at the garden and it felt good. On Thursday I woke up feeling exhausted and had a hard time getting out of bed, although I slept good. My yearly mammogram was scheduled for 10 am and I…

  • Monthly Weigh In – October

    When I got home I was dreading getting on the scale. I totally blew it! I had cake, lots of cake, I had a few cocktails and wine. I also had French fries, pizza, candy, and BBQ. To my surprise I was 4 ounces less than last month, 136.4. That’s my scale, not the doctors.…

  • After Party

    All my worries were for nothing! The party was a big success. First and foremost he was surprised! All but 3 people invited came. Here is the rundown: I was worried about Hurricane Ian. He didn’t hit NY until Monday: I was doubting my choice of venue. The owner Joe was fabulous! He did set…

  • Party Planning

    The 60th surprise party I’m having for P is this Saturday. More people than I intended are coming and I’m happy about that! I’m looking forward to seeing everyone. I don’t know if it will be a surprise, I didn’t mention it on the invitation. He is not giving me a hard time about anything,…

  • COVID-19, Bivalent Booster

    I felt very lucky to be able to receive this newest booster for COVID-19. I had the original Moderna and the first booster, but I hadn’t had any others. I was waiting for this new updated version. This one can help restore protection that might have decreased since the original. It is stronger and provides…

  • Yearly Physical

    I was looking forward to this because I had several questions for my doctor. First of all, I like this doctor, a general practitioner, a female who also does my gynecological checkup. She remembers me and is aware of the challenges I face. I am totally honest with her and she is the same. Example…

  • OINK OINK

    This is how I am feeling. I can’t stop eating. I’m always hungry. After a 6:00 dinner of baked salmon, steamed broccoli w/lemon juice and a yam, and a cappuccino at 7:30. Less than 2 hours later P brings in a bag of lime tortilla chips and carrot hummus , I totally pig out. It…