Now that's what I'm talking about

The 27th, Monday, I ended up w/ a pretty good whanger in the evening after doing some house cleaning and getting the Christmas tree and because it was still my cycle I gave myself a shot. It took at least three or four hours for it to work, but it worked! My pain got up to a four but never went any higher than that.

Tuesday was a fabulous day that included spending time with some friends and going to the dentist as well as taking Max-Ay to the dentist. Papa D took the kids to our friends' house to get hair cuts and I stayed home to get a little more done around the house and to just take it easy.

Today was great as well. TSE brought Zachary home from school with him and they had a great time playing. He's a pretty funny kid and I enjoyed having him over.


Then, we went to the doctor's office for Meyer D's contact recheck appt. and I went extra early to get my Hepatitis A shot in preparation for Thailand. Papa D was pretty jealous of me because he needed quite a few shots and I only needed one! He must have mentioned that 3+ times. I don't see what the big deal about shots is....

I e-mailed Dr. Roz about the botox today and she said to go ahead and schedule another botox appt. and to watch and see how my next two menstrual cycles go. I told her I didn't think I was successful w/ the botox but maybe she thought otherwise. Only time will tell.

All I know is that so far I am tolerating the Trileptal very well, it's like I am having no side effects whatsoever. I don't know how much it is helping with the headaches yet but has been doing pretty well for mood. We'll have to keep an eye on that too. I'm just glad that it's been more than a month since I've needed an IV med. Even though I would like for the frequency to be decreased, at least I am able to manage the pain and care for myself at home. For now, this is the definition of success.

if today was a battle, i'm a winner

If today was a battle, I'm a winner. Typically, this would be a migraine day for me but wahoo, I was perfect all day. (Only 2 hrs. left in it!)

I have had half the migraines in this cycle so far that I would normally have and half the pain. This smells like success to me.

Today I went to church, took my earplugs and WORE THEM!! I even sold @ least 6 calendars. That was great. Then we went to my brother-in-law's for my nephew Vinh's 6th birthday. My sister-in-law, who is Vietnamese, is a fabulous cook. My BIL BBQ'd pork loin steaks, we had rice and a wonderful salad. Her parents were there and brothers, and a cousin. Lots of kids and Vietnamese talk. It's great to be the minority sometimes and have the feeling of being an outsider as you have no idea what the heck anyone is talking about. More people should have that experience in their lives. We English speaking American's are not the only ones on the planet you know!!!

Then we came home for an hour and let the dog out before going to a Thailand meeting @ a local restaraunt. I can't believe we only have 6 weeks or so left. That is just amazing to me. And, I am not as fearful about going since I have a few decent weeks under my belt and no uncontrolable pain as of present. I talked with a woman whose husband is leading out trip. She lives over there and has health problems. She goes to a very reputable doctor and I've decided that if I were to get miserable there, I would seek healthcare. Thailand has wonderful healthcare @ an extremely cheap price, so that shouldn't be a problem.

It's amazing that a month ago it seemed unfathomable for me to go and enjoy myself and now, it definitely seems in reach.