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hippiegirl · 02-25-2008, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tooter

Sorry, This was the first I could get back on the computer.

Son had no Cavities (never has) or any decay in his mouth. It was the bottom front tooth (right side). The Doctor said he must have had some trauma to it (being hit or something) Months or even years ago. We can't narrow that down. He played football, Wrestling and has 3 brothers

But, that he must have just shrugged it off, forgotten about it. The nerve died and he didn't know it and just recently Infection set in.

The Doctor did "part" of the Root Canal and placed a temp filling on it. I didn't realize they could do that. He wanted to drain some of the pus/infection and get him comfortable faster!!! He is on antibiotics and goes back to have the root canal finished in a mouth. The tooth is now loose (from all the swelling) but will tighten up. The Dr. Is going to call and check on him, but if all goes well...He should feel alot better tomorrow. Already the "pain" has greatly reduced.

They tried to Numb him for the partial Root canal...But it just wasn't happening.

Son told them to go ahead and do it anyways *shiver* I have had one of THOSE before. Not fun at all. He was a trooper!!

The Doctor was AWESOME and even called for me to come back, to the room, to talk to me "twice" and showed me everything and explained everything to me.

Thank you all, so much, for the good thoughts and prayers.

Now, the next challenge will be trying to FEED this big guy, nothing but soft foods!!

Oh, I'm so glad he's ok.

Beer's a liquid. Just sayin'.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lost and Found

So far today....

3 medium eggs-- scrammbled in butter and turkey with a thin slice of provolone. Seasoned with garlic salt and cayene pepper.

I'm not hungry at all!!!! Actually, the thought of eating something right now...makes my lip do the Elvis thing.

I suppose that I will have to make myself eat something later?!!!!

Well, I have to go and get ready for my interview. I'll talk with you all later!!!!

Good luck on your interview, Ms. Click!

Lost and Found · 02-25-2008, 08:01 PM

Hi, Everyone!!!!

Just thought that I would check-in...before going to bed!!!! (But no one appears to be here!!!!)

I am forcing myself to eat a cup of warm turkey soup...without noodles of course, or crackers for that matter.

Next, I will take a shower and go to bed. I'm tired for some reason today. Also, I want to look rested tomorrow.

My interview, tonight, went okay...I think. This interview was for the 6 hr/week job...a nice extra, but if I don't get it I don't think that I will cry too hard. I will probably hear something tomorrow about it. Wouldn't it be nice if I got a bunch of good news tomorrow about the jobs?

Well, I hope that you all are having, or had, a good night!!!!!!

*Pear* · 02-25-2008, 08:29 PM

Click, I'm keeping you in my prayers. I hope something good and steady comes in for you soon.

Ailuros · 02-26-2008, 01:05 AM

Tooter, I'm glad it's something fixable. I had an infected root canal - for several years. Mine wasn't especially painful, but fighting the low grade infection all the time really took it out of me! I'd had the root canal filled about ten years earlier, but they missed a bit. It was very expensive to fix

. But I'm glad I had it done.

Ailuros · 02-26-2008, 05:27 AM

I've just made Tooter's flax muffins - they're much better than the recipe I tried last time. Add them to your list, L&F (who knows, you might even regain the flatulence you've missed

).

I'm not sure yet how the flax is affecting me generally - I'm feeling quite wiped out and PMS-y at the moment, and it's only day 19 so I don't know if it's going to be a short cycle or a long PMS

. I don't think my temperature's fluctuating quite as much as it was, and I did feel quite normal for a few days. I even feel normal now - normal for PMS exhaustion

. I'll keep taking it and see how it progresses.

*Pear* · 02-26-2008, 08:25 AM

Morning gals,

My weight is back on the rise, which I expected, I seem to be entering my two week "up" cycle.

Ailuros, hope you feel better, more energetic soon. Hopefully it wont be a long PMS.

Click, hope good things happen for you today.

Tooter, hope your son is feeling better.

Everyone else, have a fun day today. Where are yellowrose, RMAE, IxtapaCheryl?

*Pear* · 02-26-2008, 10:27 AM

*ping*

yellowrose · 02-26-2008, 10:42 AM

*pong*

yellowrose · 02-26-2008, 10:51 AM

Good day everyone! I did the Turbo Jam this morning and it kicked my butt and it needed it.

Tooter, I'm hoping he's feeling better soon.

*Hugs to those who need it*

I hope you all have a good Tuesday, I'm happy it's not Monday!

RockyMtnAngelEyes · 02-26-2008, 11:53 AM

I'm late checking in... I'm beat from yesterday! I have major soup kitchen hangover...

Well crap.. I just leaked ice coffee all down my boob and onto my leg...

Ummmmmmm, OK, let me clairify.. I was taking a drink out of the cup and it came from there, and dripped down...

I hope everyones day is going better than mine seems to be...

*Pear* · 02-26-2008, 12:25 PM

*Hands RMAE a tissue.*

hippiegirl · 02-26-2008, 02:51 PM

Cosmic Muffin posted this on our Support Unlimited thread. She actually lifted it from another thread. Definitely worth spreading around...

A WOMAN'S WEEK AT THE GYM

If you read this without laughing out loud, there is
something wrong with you. This is dedicated to everyone who ever attempted to
get into a regular workout routine.

Dear Diary,

For my birthday this year, my daughter (the dear)
purchased a week of personal training at the local health
club for me.

Although I am still in great shape since being a high school
cheerleader 43 years ago, I decided it would be a good idea to go
ahead and give it a try.

I called the club and made my reservations with a personal
trainer named Brad, who identified himself as a 26-year-old aerobics
instructor and model for athletic clothing and swim wear.

My daughter seemed pleased with my enthusiasm to get started!
The club encouraged me to keep a diary to chart my progress.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

MON DAY:

Started my day at 6:00 a.m. Tough to get out of bed, but
found it was well worth it when I arrived at the health club to find Brad
waiting for me. He is something of a Greek god - with blond hair,
dancing eyes and a dazzling white smile. Woo Hoo!! Brad gave me a tour and
showed me the machines. I enjoyed watching the skillful way in which he
conducted his aerobics class after my workout today. Very inspiring!

Brad was encouraging as I did my sit-ups, although my gut was
already aching from holding it in the whole time he was around. This
is going to be a FANTASTIC week-!!

----------------------------------------------------------------------

TUESDAY:

I drank a whole pot of coffee, but I finally made it out the
door.

Brad made me lie on my back and push a heavy iron bar into
the air then he put weights on it! My legs were a little! wobbly on the
treadmill, but I made the full mile. Brad's rewarding smile made it all
worthwhile. I feel GREAT-!! It's a whole new life for me.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

WEDNESDAY:

The only way I can brush my teeth is by laying the toothbrush
on t he counter and moving my mouth back and forth over it. I believe I
have a hernia in both pectorals. Driving was OK as long as I didn't
try to steer or stop. I parked on top of a GEO in the club parking lot.

Brad was impatient with me, insisting that my screams
bothered other club members. His voice is a little too perky for early in the
morning and when he scolds, he gets this nasally whine that is VERY
annoying. My chest hurt when I got on the treadmill, so Brad put me on the
stair monster. Why the hell would anyone invent a machine to simulate
an activity rendered obsolete by elevators? Brad told me it would help
me get in shape and enjoy life. He said some other crap too.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

THURSDAY:

Brad was waiting for me with his vampire-like teeth exposed
as his thin, cruel lips were pulled back in a full snarl. I couldn't
help being a half an hour late, it took me that long to tie my shoes.

Brad took me to work out with dumbbells. When he was not
looking, I ran and hid in the restroom. He sent some skinny idiot to find
me.

Then, as punishment, he put me on the rowing machine -- which
I sank.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

FRIDAY:

I hate that Brad more than any human being has ever hated any
other human being in the history of the world. Stupid, skinny, anemic,
anorexic little punk. If there was a part of my body I could move
without unbearable pain, I would beat him with it.

Brad wanted me to work on my triceps. I don't have any
triceps! And if you don't want dents in the floor, don't hand me the damn
barbells or anything that weighs more than a sandwich. The treadmill flung
me off and I landed on a health and nutrition teacher.
Why couldn't it have been someone softer, like the drama
coach or the choir director?

------------------ ----------------------------------------------------

SATURDAY:

Brad left a message on my answering machine in his grating,
shrilly voice wondering why I did not show up today. Just hearing him
made me want to smash the machine with my planner. However, I lacked the
strength to even use the TV remote and ended up catching eleven
straight hours of the Weather Channel..

----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUNDAY:
I'm having the Church van pick me up for services today so I
can go and thank GOD that this week is over. I will also pray that next
year my daughter (the little ****) will choose a gift for me that is
fun -- like a root canal or a hysterectomy. I still say if God had
wanted me to bend over, he would have sprinkled the floor with diamonds.

*Pear* · 02-26-2008, 04:04 PM

I've read that one before, it's a good one.

Ailuros · 02-27-2008, 02:34 AM

Thanks for the giggle, Hippie!

Pear, nice avi

. As always.

Tooter, here's a cup of coffee to get you started. How's your son doing? Are the antibiotics starting to work?

L&F, hope the jobs work out (and that you'll still have time to talk to us).

Kiki, Lisa, Jean, everybody, hope your day is going well.

Tooter · 02-27-2008, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ailuros

Thanks for the giggle, Hippie!

Pear, nice avi

. As always.

Tooter, here's a cup of coffee to get you started. How's your son doing? Are the antibiotics starting to work?

L&F, hope the jobs work out (and that you'll still have time to talk to us).

Kiki, Lisa, Jean, everybody, hope your day is going well.

*taking the cup of coffee from Ailuros* Thank you. God bless you!!

Son is doing MUCH better today. What a relief! The Swelling has really gone down and the antibiotics are really "kicking in".

*taking another sip of coffee* Hey, you make a great cup of coffee!

Umm... You didn't get this from RMAE's Boob, did ya?

Ailuros · 02-27-2008, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tooter

*taking the cup of coffee from Ailuros* Thank you. God bless you!!

Son is doing MUCH better today. What a relief! The Swelling has really gone down and the antibiotics are really "kicking in".

*taking another sip of coffee* Hey, you make a great cup of coffee!

Umm... You didn't get this from RMAE's Boob, did ya?

No, I think her husband-to-be was taking care of that

.

I'm glad the antibiotics are doing their stuff

. Now you just have to head off the side effects

.

RockyMtnAngelEyes · 02-27-2008, 08:42 AM

You guys....

Morning...

Tooter, I'm so happy your son is doing so much better...

Ailuros, hi there, how are you doing today?

I'm tired, couldn't sleep.. I sure wish I knew what was up when this happens, besides me!

*Pear* · 02-27-2008, 08:50 AM

Morning gals:

Hope you are all doing ok.

I got some old family pictures from my mom last Sunday and scanned them into the computer. I am going to try my hand at digital scrapbooking and see what I can create. Its my first attempt at this digitally. I like that you can do with all freebies, but you do pay to have them printed.

We ate at the Mexican yesterday and the salsa weight is piling on. Up two pounds this morning. I'm not panicking though, I have been graphing my weight like Ailuros suggested and I'm on the upswing path now so I know what is coming. I now realize its due to hormones more than anything.

Ailuros · 02-27-2008, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockyMtnAngelEyes

You guys....

Morning...

Tooter, I'm so happy your son is doing so much better...

Ailuros, hi there, how are you doing today?

I'm tired, couldn't sleep.. I sure wish I knew what was up when this happens, besides me!

I seem to be a permanent victim of my own hormones these days, but apart from that, I'm fine

.

I know it's not your thing, but I love cooking, and have an excuse to do some real high carb baking over the next few days for various church functions

. Inexplicably, pootling around the kitchen covered in flour and using ludicrous quantities of butter and sugar is my idea of fun

. I don't even care if I can't eat it - making it is the bit I like best.

hippiegirl · 02-27-2008, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockyMtnAngelEyes

You guys....

Morning...

Tooter, I'm so happy your son is doing so much better...

Ailuros, hi there, how are you doing today?

I'm tired, couldn't sleep.. I sure wish I knew what was up when this happens, besides me!

Have you tried 5-htp? It's really helped me to get a good night's sleep. I've been taking it for a few weeks now. And I don't feel dragged down the next day like I did with Melatonin.

Insomnia sucks. I'm sorry you're having to deal with it.

RockyMtnAngelEyes · 02-27-2008, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hippiegirl

Have you tried 5-htp? It's really helped me to get a good night's sleep. I've been taking it for a few weeks now. And I don't feel dragged down the next day like I did with Melatonin.

Insomnia sucks. I'm sorry you're having to deal with it.

I take it, have for a few years now.. I doubled my dose a few weeks ago, and that really helped. I think I must be anxious about something, maybe? Don't know what, but it's a thought...

Thanks tho!

I took Melatonin years ago,,.. It worked OK, once you got past the, worse than nightmare, nightmares... But I agree it drags you down...

RockyMtnAngelEyes · 02-27-2008, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ailuros

I seem to be a permanent victim of my own hormones these days, but apart from that, I'm fine

.

I know it's not your thing, but I love cooking, and have an excuse to do some real high carb baking over the next few days for various church functions

. Inexplicably, pootling around the kitchen covered in flour and using ludicrous quantities of butter and sugar is my idea of fun

. I don't even care if I can't eat it - making it is the bit I like best.

There is a part of me that wishes I liked it.. It's good tho that we have people like you, that love it!

I can relate to being a victim of your own hormones!

02-25-2008, 08:01 PM	#3872
Lost and Found MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,772 Gallery: Lost and Found Stats: 220/183/125 WOE: Eat Fat Start Date: November 24, 2007	Hi, Everyone!!!! Just thought that I would check-in...before going to bed!!!! (But no one appears to be here!!!!) I am forcing myself to eat a cup of warm turkey soup...without noodles of course, or crackers for that matter. Next, I will take a shower and go to bed. I'm tired for some reason today. Also, I want to look rested tomorrow. My interview, tonight, went okay...I think. This interview was for the 6 hr/week job...a nice extra, but if I don't get it I don't think that I will cry too hard. I will probably hear something tomorrow about it. Wouldn't it be nice if I got a bunch of good news tomorrow about the jobs? Well, I hope that you all are having, or had, a good night!!!!!! __________________

02-26-2008, 05:27 AM	#3875
Ailuros MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,697 Gallery: Ailuros Stats: Maintenance (since 2003) WOE: Controlled carb, real food Start Date: 2003	I've just made Tooter's flax muffins - they're much better than the recipe I tried last time. Add them to your list, L&F (who knows, you might even regain the flatulence you've missed ). I'm not sure yet how the flax is affecting me generally - I'm feeling quite wiped out and PMS-y at the moment, and it's only day 19 so I don't know if it's going to be a short cycle or a long PMS . I don't think my temperature's fluctuating quite as much as it was, and I did feel quite normal for a few days. I even feel normal now - normal for PMS exhaustion . I'll keep taking it and see how it progresses. Last edited by Ailuros : 02-26-2008 at 05:34 AM.

02-26-2008, 02:51 PM	#3882
hippiegirl Mrs. Robbie Williams Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Idaho (but originally from Northern California) Posts: 5,098 Gallery: hippiegirl Stats: 325/267/175, 5'11" WOE: Atkins, unlimited lc veggies - yum!	LOL! Cosmic Muffin posted this on our Support Unlimited thread. She actually lifted it from another thread. Definitely worth spreading around... A WOMAN'S WEEK AT THE GYM If you read this without laughing out loud, there is something wrong with you. This is dedicated to everyone who ever attempted to get into a regular workout routine. Dear Diary, For my birthday this year, my daughter (the dear) purchased a week of personal training at the local health club for me. Although I am still in great shape since being a high school cheerleader 43 years ago, I decided it would be a good idea to go ahead and give it a try. I called the club and made my reservations with a personal trainer named Brad, who identified himself as a 26-year-old aerobics instructor and model for athletic clothing and swim wear. My daughter seemed pleased with my enthusiasm to get started! The club encouraged me to keep a diary to chart my progress. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MON DAY: Started my day at 6:00 a.m. Tough to get out of bed, but found it was well worth it when I arrived at the health club to find Brad waiting for me. He is something of a Greek god - with blond hair, dancing eyes and a dazzling white smile. Woo Hoo!! Brad gave me a tour and showed me the machines. I enjoyed watching the skillful way in which he conducted his aerobics class after my workout today. Very inspiring! Brad was encouraging as I did my sit-ups, although my gut was already aching from holding it in the whole time he was around. This is going to be a FANTASTIC week-!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TUESDAY: I drank a whole pot of coffee, but I finally made it out the door. Brad made me lie on my back and push a heavy iron bar into the air then he put weights on it! My legs were a little! wobbly on the treadmill, but I made the full mile. Brad's rewarding smile made it all worthwhile. I feel GREAT-!! It's a whole new life for me. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WEDNESDAY: The only way I can brush my teeth is by laying the toothbrush on t he counter and moving my mouth back and forth over it. I believe I have a hernia in both pectorals. Driving was OK as long as I didn't try to steer or stop. I parked on top of a GEO in the club parking lot. Brad was impatient with me, insisting that my screams bothered other club members. His voice is a little too perky for early in the morning and when he scolds, he gets this nasally whine that is VERY annoying. My chest hurt when I got on the treadmill, so Brad put me on the stair monster. Why the hell would anyone invent a machine to simulate an activity rendered obsolete by elevators? Brad told me it would help me get in shape and enjoy life. He said some other crap too. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THURSDAY: Brad was waiting for me with his vampire-like teeth exposed as his thin, cruel lips were pulled back in a full snarl. I couldn't help being a half an hour late, it took me that long to tie my shoes. Brad took me to work out with dumbbells. When he was not looking, I ran and hid in the restroom. He sent some skinny idiot to find me. Then, as punishment, he put me on the rowing machine -- which I sank. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- FRIDAY: I hate that Brad more than any human being has ever hated any other human being in the history of the world. Stupid, skinny, anemic, anorexic little punk. If there was a part of my body I could move without unbearable pain, I would beat him with it. Brad wanted me to work on my triceps. I don't have any triceps! And if you don't want dents in the floor, don't hand me the damn barbells or anything that weighs more than a sandwich. The treadmill flung me off and I landed on a health and nutrition teacher. Why couldn't it have been someone softer, like the drama coach or the choir director? ------------------ ---------------------------------------------------- SATURDAY: Brad left a message on my answering machine in his grating, shrilly voice wondering why I did not show up today. Just hearing him made me want to smash the machine with my planner. However, I lacked the strength to even use the TV remote and ended up catching eleven straight hours of the Weather Channel.. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SUNDAY: I'm having the Church van pick me up for services today so I can go and thank GOD that this week is over. I will also pray that next year my daughter (the little **) will choose a gift for me that is fun -- like a root canal or a hysterectomy. I still say if God had wanted me to bend over, he would have sprinkled the floor with diamonds. __________________ Kim** "If you believe in yourself, and with a tiny pinch of magic, all your dreams can come true" Spongebob Squarepants

02-25-2008, 08:29 PM	#3873
Pear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Safe in the atkins fruitbowl. Posts: 1,525 Gallery: Pear Stats: 240/188/160 WOE: Pearkins Start Date: 11/25/2007	Click, I'm keeping you in my prayers. I hope something good and steady comes in for you soon.

02-26-2008, 01:05 AM	#3874
Ailuros MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,697 Gallery: Ailuros Stats: Maintenance (since 2003) WOE: Controlled carb, real food Start Date: 2003	Tooter, I'm glad it's something fixable. I had an infected root canal - for several years. Mine wasn't especially painful, but fighting the low grade infection all the time really took it out of me! I'd had the root canal filled about ten years earlier, but they missed a bit. It was very expensive to fix . But I'm glad I had it done.

02-26-2008, 08:25 AM	#3876
Pear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Safe in the atkins fruitbowl. Posts: 1,525 Gallery: Pear Stats: 240/188/160 WOE: Pearkins Start Date: 11/25/2007	Morning gals, My weight is back on the rise, which I expected, I seem to be entering my two week "up" cycle. Ailuros, hope you feel better, more energetic soon. Hopefully it wont be a long PMS. Click, hope good things happen for you today. Tooter, hope your son is feeling better. Everyone else, have a fun day today. Where are yellowrose, RMAE, IxtapaCheryl?

02-26-2008, 10:27 AM	#3877
Pear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Safe in the atkins fruitbowl. Posts: 1,525 Gallery: Pear Stats: 240/188/160 WOE: Pearkins Start Date: 11/25/2007	ping

02-26-2008, 10:42 AM	#3878
yellowrose Sassy Tart Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston, Texas.. Posts: 62,446 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: yellowrose Stats: SW 179 ~~ CW 140 WOE: Take it one day at a time.. Start Date: January 2003	pong

02-26-2008, 10:51 AM	#3879
yellowrose Sassy Tart Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston, Texas.. Posts: 62,446 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: yellowrose Stats: SW 179 ~~ CW 140 WOE: Take it one day at a time.. Start Date: January 2003	Good day everyone! I did the Turbo Jam this morning and it kicked my butt and it needed it. Tooter, I'm hoping he's feeling better soon. Hugs to those who need it I hope you all have a good Tuesday, I'm happy it's not Monday!

02-26-2008, 11:53 AM	#3880
RockyMtnAngelEyes Sweet and Spicy Tart Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado, hangin' at the ranch... Posts: 17,948 Gallery: RockyMtnAngelEyes	I'm late checking in... I'm beat from yesterday! I have major soup kitchen hangover... Well crap.. I just leaked ice coffee all down my boob and onto my leg... Ummmmmmm, OK, let me clairify.. I was taking a drink out of the cup and it came from there, and dripped down... I hope everyones day is going better than mine seems to be...

02-26-2008, 12:25 PM	#3881
Pear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Safe in the atkins fruitbowl. Posts: 1,525 Gallery: Pear Stats: 240/188/160 WOE: Pearkins Start Date: 11/25/2007	Hands RMAE a tissue.

02-26-2008, 04:04 PM	#3883
Pear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Safe in the atkins fruitbowl. Posts: 1,525 Gallery: Pear Stats: 240/188/160 WOE: Pearkins Start Date: 11/25/2007	I've read that one before, it's a good one.

02-27-2008, 02:34 AM	#3884
Ailuros MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,697 Gallery: Ailuros Stats: Maintenance (since 2003) WOE: Controlled carb, real food Start Date: 2003	Thanks for the giggle, Hippie! Pear, nice avi . As always. Tooter, here's a cup of coffee to get you started. How's your son doing? Are the antibiotics starting to work? L&F, hope the jobs work out (and that you'll still have time to talk to us). Kiki, Lisa, Jean, everybody, hope your day is going well.

02-27-2008, 08:42 AM	#3887
RockyMtnAngelEyes Sweet and Spicy Tart Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado, hangin' at the ranch... Posts: 17,948 Gallery: RockyMtnAngelEyes	You guys.... Morning... Tooter, I'm so happy your son is doing so much better... Ailuros, hi there, how are you doing today? I'm tired, couldn't sleep.. I sure wish I knew what was up when this happens, besides me!

02-27-2008, 08:50 AM	#3888
Pear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Safe in the atkins fruitbowl. Posts: 1,525 Gallery: Pear Stats: 240/188/160 WOE: Pearkins Start Date: 11/25/2007	Morning gals: Hope you are all doing ok. I got some old family pictures from my mom last Sunday and scanned them into the computer. I am going to try my hand at digital scrapbooking and see what I can create. Its my first attempt at this digitally. I like that you can do with all freebies, but you do pay to have them printed. We ate at the Mexican yesterday and the salsa weight is piling on. Up two pounds this morning. I'm not panicking though, I have been graphing my weight like Ailuros suggested and I'm on the upswing path now so I know what is coming. I now realize its due to hormones more than anything.