Long time no blog....

I am finally back here to update anyone who is still reading.

I never went back on the MAC drugs.  I got my vision back but have not gotten my hearing back.  It is a significant hearing loss.

I went to the hip doctor and found out I have 10 more years for my hips.  I did have to change pain med... to something stronger and longer lasting. I am also using a cane on bad days.  It really helps!!! We had snow last weekend and I require help walking in it.  Good non-slip shoes and a good strong arm.

No hernia fixing.  I was unable to do the CT scan due to hospital issues and blown out veins.

I did go through physical therapy and my tummy shrunk considerably.  The physical therapy did bad things to my hip but good things for the rest of my body.

Now that I have a cane I can start walking again.  I am hoping to get my lung function up by the time I see the doctor again.  We are having some insurance issues so we are not sure when that will be.

The only other icky thing is I am in perimenopause.  This means I get hot for no reason and my sleep is not the best (lovely insomnia).  Luckily, Kiddo gave him is old Ipad and when I can't sleep... I read.

Hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas.  We are enjoying Christmas break!!

Long time no post

I have been without a computer for quite some time.  A naughty doggie got a hold of my power cord and chewed it up.  Momma was NOT happy.  Neither was Daddy.

I have a few health updates to share:

I am getting my hip checked again.  I have been falling and it is causing injuries to other parts of my body.  The last time I fell I hurt my back and my foot.  Time to get this fixed!!

Next week I am going to a hernia surgeon.  I have a large abdominal hernia.  Years of coughing and a c-section have finally made me cry "uncle".

I will update here when we get a surgery date and found out what the orthopedic surgeon says about my hip.  The general doc also thinks I might have a compression fracture of the vertebrae.  It is quite painful so hoping to get that taken care of soon.

I hit 40 and started to fall apart.  Yuck!!

I have started to write another blog.  It is a frugal/thrifty blog.  We live on a super tight budget  so I thought I would share a few secrets.  My mom just recently helped me do some redecorating.  I am currently sharing some of the new stuff we did.  I will be sharing recipes and tips on how to live well but on the cheap. The blog as has a vintage spin (I love vintage things-- 30's, 40's and 50's).

The Vintage Frugal Mom

Come over and say "HI".

New Pup

We have a new pup at our house.

Let me introduce you to Penny Lou.

She is a beagle mix.  Yes, we have a thing for rescuing beagles.  She is very calm and sweet.

Pink Log Cabin Blocks

I have fallen in love with log cabin quilt blocks.  Lots to cut out but when they are put together... Wow!!!

I made a log cabin quilt a few months ago and decided to give another one a try.  These blocks are shades of pink, touches of green and beige.

I have the blocks sewn together in strips.... will sew the strips together very soon hopefully.  The back of the quilt will be a chocolate brown fabric.  I am so excited to see this quilt all together.... soon!!!

We are socked in the lots of snow... more on the way.  Perfect excuse to hide away and quilt.

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Painted Lamps

I am entering the world of re-painting my home decor.  I have been afraid to mess something up.  I decided to try something simple... lamps.

I had some lamps that had a drab color.  I am all about fun color....

Here is the before.. gold and drab green

After about 2 hours of work later....

Here is lamp #1!!

Here is lamp #2

They are now bright white!!  Hubby doesn't like them.  I LOVE them.

Yes, I know I need different color shades now.  Sorry this shade is tilted. :(

I like how the white color brings you the details in the lamp.  

Hmmm... what can I paint next???

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This post is also participating in Blissful Whites Wednesday @ Time Washed

Blue Blocks

I found this neat block pattern at Bee in my Bonnet blog.  I had to try it out....


This is what I came up with.... I used some of the blue, yellow and green fabric that I have in my stash.

I am still debating what to use these blocks for.... a table runner, mini quilt for a wall hanging or a baby quilt.  Will make up my mind and post the finished project at a later time.

Drug Holiday

I am officially on a drug holiday.  Sunday, I hit my breaking point with the migraines.  I had one regular migraine in the morning... treated it with Advil and then.... by late afternoon I had an ice pick migraine.  Enough to make a person go crazy.  I had bloated beyond feeling human.  My joints were no long working... almost frozen.

Fast forward almost  a week and no MAC drugs... I am a new person.  My headaches are so much better.  I had a dull headache on Friday and I had a large glass of water and it was gone in a short while.. no pain pills or dark room.  The swelling in my joints and limbs is almost gone. Hubby says I look like my old self again.

It just dawned on me.... my scalp doesn't itch as bad as it has for the past 6 months.  Those icky medications!!!

My joints are so much better.  I can get in and out of my chair without help.  I can climb stairs without having to grip the railing.  To that I say "SWEET!!"

We will see what the docs decide in another week....