Today started off a bit on the rocky side but, little-by-little, it improved. I did drink enough water today and even managed coffee plus almost a full bottle of gingerale. I ate dinner (albeit soup and crackers) but at least I ate. I had nibbled on a few pretzels earlier in the day (I think I needed the salt more than anything) but they were pretzel rings, which I think are rather novel. I still am having bouts of diarrhea but less and less as the day has progressed.
The Beast was a bit more attentive today after missing the cues yesterday and he at least asked me how my knee was and if my tummy was still upset (his way of avoiding the *D* word...LOL). Once this IBS is gone and I am sure of that, I MUST get in to see my doctor and attempt to get the IBS-D medication that they have been advertising on TV. I like the fact that it can stop the attacks for anywhere from 10-24 weeks. I want to be sure he knows just how insulting that doctor in Gadsden was when I went to see him.
It's one thing I do not really like about men...so little empathy, especially for women. They really must not think we have pain like a man does. Perhaps it's because of what we endure in childbirth. I have no clue. Of course, we do kind of pretend to be superwomen around our children but...still! I suppose I like our (male) doctor due to the fact that he seems to be more empathetic than the usual doctors. It's also why I like the surgeon that did my arterial bypasses. I really put him through the grinder, so-to-speak, before I let him do my surgury the first time. I was so sick of the male genders treatment of my concerns that I was loaded for bear when he showed up. He likes to tell that story to the nurses from time-to-time.
Anyway, I am pretty sure I will be very much better by tomorrow although I somehow doubt I will be up to going to the store for the things I need to make to take to the Princess' house for Thanksgiving. I will have to make a list and give it to the Beast and hope for the best. It should be simple enough for him since the only unusual things on it will be the oysters. I just hope they aren't sold out of the miniature marshmallows for the sweet potato casserole. I can use the big ones but they tend to puff up too much and are messy.
I'm hoping to see my sister, Cee, sometime this weekend. It will be nice to see some one else's face other than the Beast. I did see Chewlee, briefly, on Tuesday and a fleeting glance at the Princess when she ran in to get her but that's not like a real visit. And I didn't get to see sweet Gunner at all. I'll see them on Thursday, however, so that works for me. I would rather feel good then anyway.
I'm not going to push this tonight since I don't want to go overboard and take a step backward. I desperately need to take a shower and get some of this sweat off me that is making me itch. I wish I had some more of my nice smelling body wash left (Oh, I have a tablespoon or so but that won't really do the job...LOL). I'll pick some up on Monday or Tuesday when I feel MUCH better...I hope.
Love you all. Bundle up. We've got chilly weather ahead for all of us from what I am seeing on the Weather Channel. It's even going down into the 20's at night for us next week...yikes! No snow...please, no snow!!! Drive carefully...and, if you plan on any traveling next week, be sure to check on driving conditions before you leave. ***Hugs***
For goodness sake, you can take a pair of scissors and cut up the large marshmallows into smaller pieces. And just wash and dry the scissors.
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I know. I just hate the mess on the scissors. I even tried *dusting* the scissors after cutting up a few with some powdered sugar. I probably have five or six pair of scissors in my junk drawer in the kitchen so I could switch them and just throw them in the dishwasher afterward. It's just easier to have the miniatures. I get lazy at times and just don't want to bother...LOL.
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