I'm finally taking a break. For the last 2 days I've been cooking and baking, practically non-stop. I don't mind doing it, in fact I really love to cook. I'm just wiped out now. So, here I am, sitting down and giving you an update.
As of this past Wednesday, I'm down to 2.5mg. Prednisone WEEKLY. That's thrilling to me. I'm really looking forward to being off this medication. The drawback is the withdrawal symptoms that I seem to experience each time I taper off a little more. Twice this morning I had very intense waves of nauseau. They pass in just a minute or two but they're very unsettling. I know I just have to tough it out. I'm just hoping that it doesn't get worse. On top of the "little cold" that I have, I don't want to deal with it.
Everything else is good. The kids are all excited about Purim. I know that they seem a little old for "dress up" but it's really nice to see them all abuzz.
Thank you so much for checking in and for your continued prayers and good wishes. Have a good Shabbos, a Happy Purim and Believe in Miracles!!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
All OK. Enjoying life a bit.
Last Monday 2/8 I hopped on a plane and headed down to Florida and surpised Mom with an impromptu visit. It was really wonderful. I stayed for week and returned on the 15th early in the morning, giving me enough time to get myself together and attend a wedding on the night of the 15th -- which was also wonderful.
Thank God Mom's doing great. She's loving her new place and has met tons of new friends. She's busy practically 'round the clock. We had a really great time together, went down to Miami and checked out some rental apartments for Passover, went to the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, ate out at great restaurants, went to knitting stores, etc. It was really great.
I've been feeling good. Most of the aches & pains and rashes that I had from the Prednisone reduction have abated...just in time to reduce my dose again! As of tomorrow, I'll be taking 2.5 mg/WEEKLY (down from 2.5 mg/2x week). I'm hoping that I won't have any more reactions, but I'm prepared for it if I do.
I'm planning on going down to Miami for a month on 3/15, returning on 4/15. I'm looking forward to it, but not to all of the work. Passover sometimes seems like more work than I can deal with. But if I go early enough and start preparing enough in advance, I think it'll be more manageable. The most important thing is that we'll all be together (except for Avram, who is going to be working in Arizona).
Other than that, all is OK. Rachel and Jacob are working hard at their studies and are both expected to graduate in May!! David's been working hard (too hard) and is definitely looking forward to some vacation time in the sun.
Thank you for checking in on us and for your good thoughts and prayers. Wishing you a Happy Purim. Believe in Miracles!
Thank God Mom's doing great. She's loving her new place and has met tons of new friends. She's busy practically 'round the clock. We had a really great time together, went down to Miami and checked out some rental apartments for Passover, went to the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, ate out at great restaurants, went to knitting stores, etc. It was really great.
I've been feeling good. Most of the aches & pains and rashes that I had from the Prednisone reduction have abated...just in time to reduce my dose again! As of tomorrow, I'll be taking 2.5 mg/WEEKLY (down from 2.5 mg/2x week). I'm hoping that I won't have any more reactions, but I'm prepared for it if I do.
I'm planning on going down to Miami for a month on 3/15, returning on 4/15. I'm looking forward to it, but not to all of the work. Passover sometimes seems like more work than I can deal with. But if I go early enough and start preparing enough in advance, I think it'll be more manageable. The most important thing is that we'll all be together (except for Avram, who is going to be working in Arizona).
Other than that, all is OK. Rachel and Jacob are working hard at their studies and are both expected to graduate in May!! David's been working hard (too hard) and is definitely looking forward to some vacation time in the sun.
Thank you for checking in on us and for your good thoughts and prayers. Wishing you a Happy Purim. Believe in Miracles!
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