Feb 26, 2011

Steven had a rough day today.  He hasn't been feeling all that well today.  Bryan said he cried for about 20 minutes while I was out shopping today.  He has a runny nose and a cough, possible fever.  I haven't gotten the thermometer out yet to check it.  The other stuff calls for cold meds, so he is getting Tylenol with that. 

Well, tomorrow Bryan heads to Edwardsville until sometime Wednesday.  He has to go learn the electronic log books for Schneider before he starts driving again.  Not looking forward to it, especially with a child that doesn't feel very good.  This will also be a test for our cat George.  He is a big baby and loves Bryan.  I don't know how he will handle this either.

My diet has gone pretty good for the weekend thus far.  Still need to get the exercising in there.  My wrist/thumb is feeling better after the shot from Dr. Pete.  Dr Devenicia should be back Monday and hopefully, I will get my ultrasound results then.  I will be calling if I don't hear by 3 pm.  I won't get to church tomorrow as Bryan will be leaving by that time.  I was sick last week.  Missing my church family!  I saw them some on Friday, but not the same.  I think that is it for tonight.

God bless,
Sherri

Feb 24, 2011

Steven had a rough time during art yesterday and today.  Some days are ok with art but generally he doesn't like it.  He is with Grandma right now so Bryan and I can go to a visitation.  He conned her into taking him to McDonalds.  Bryan is getting ready to go to Edwardsville for training.  My days are going pretty good, not much to say.  Can't think of a lot to say, so I will go.

God Bless,
Sherri

Feb 22, 2011

Steven has been pretty vocal the past couple of days.  Lots of squealing and I'm not enjoying it very much.  Pretty good at school, played basketball in PE today.  He isn't very happy though with having to wear a coat again.  It was quite a big todo this morning.  I let him take off when he got on the van.  He is ready for warm weather no doubt. 

Bryan is going back to work for Schneider.  Not thrilled, but we will survive.  He leaves Sunday to go to Edwardsville for a few days on some training.  His going back to driving will throw Steven off some, but I think it will be okay.  He is definitely bored around here.  He did some dishes and vacuuming for me today. 

My diet is going pretty good, other than tonight.  We were at McDonalds and the Shamrock shakes are back!  I will have to stay away.  I didn't blog last night as my hand hurt very bad.  With me not being able to take pain killer or anti-imflammatory, they gave me a cortisone shot for my trigger thumb.  When the numbness wore from the freezing, it hurt bad and I didn't feel like doing anything with my hand.  It is feeling better, but I think the typing and game playing on the internet tonight is starting to get to it.  My doctor will be back next week, so I will get the results from my ultrasound.  I am anxious to get the results and see what is going on and getting on the right track. 

I am asking that you keep the Foerster family in your prayers.  John passed away today.  There cause is not yet known.  Winnie, Mike, Rusty, Dalton and everyone else, I am thinking & praying for you guys.  Love you!


God Bless,
Sherri

Feb 20, 2011

Steven had a pretty good day.  He woke up about 5:30 and we went and got McD for breakfast. He was happy as today is the day he gets to watch Word Girl.  I had to get out of bed and come in the living room and watch it with him.  His allergies were acting up again, so he ended up taking a nap this afternoon.

I woke up not feeling great, so I missed church this morning.  Which is why I was around for Word Girl.  I almost passed out going back to bed when it was over.  After lunch, I took a nap with Steven and am feeling pretty good now.  Pretty good day diet wise.   I actually went shopping yesterday, so I have better choices at home.  I want to take a moment to ask you all to keep my friend Tami in your thoughts and prayers.  She has found out she has stage 1 cancer.  She is a wonderful woman and inspires me every time I see her online or in person.  Love you Tami and remember that God is with you as well as all of us at church. 

God Bless,
Sherri

Feb 19, 2011

Today was long but short.  Steven woke up at 3:30, but I got him back to sleep and he slept until almost 7 o'clock.  He is already asleep thus, it was short.  However, he has been mad all day because I won't take him to the swimming pool.  Warm weather=swimming in my son's mind.  He has been very cranky about it.  Thankfully he didn't get to physical in expressing himself today.  Hopefully tomorrow he will be better, but I doubt it.

Diet has gone okay today.  Still working on it, but I am getting there.  Woke up with my thumb really acting up.  I am planning on sleeping with heat on it tonight, so hopefully it won't be so bad in the morning.  Not much else to talk about so have a good night.

God bless


Sherri

Feb 18, 2011

Steven had a pretty good day at school.  He has a regular weekend as they will be making up a snow day on Monday.  Not to bad here.  He missed some regular meds this morning, so he was a little off come bedtime, but he fell asleep just a little later than usual.  Hopefully we can get him out in the yard some this weekend get some energy out of him.

Bryan woke up with a major sinus headache.  After Steven left, he went back to bed and slept for over 3 hours.  Of course our cats George and Stumpy made sure he had company.

Diet wise not great today.  I thought I ordered baked fish, but got deep fried.  So the gluten is getting to me some.  Left work around 10 am with my wrist/thumb hurting so bad I was crying.  Put heat on it for several hours and it is feeling much better now.  It felt like the day has gone on forever.  Little tif at work, but that is taken care of.  So nice to have friends that will let you overreact and still care for you.  Going to try and get my house work some what caught up this weekend.  Hopefully it actually happens.  I am not planning on being on facebook to much with the hand trouble I am having. 

That is all for tonight,  take care and God bless

Sherri

Feb 16, 2011

Well, my boys are asleep.  Bryan didn't sleep well last night and had to go to Princeton early this morning.  The drive went well and we are very hopeful of him getting that job.  Thankfully he didn't wake up Steven when he left at 4:30.  I got to sleep in until 6 am.  I love those days.

Steven's allergies are still acting up and he was pretty cranky today.  Main reason being I wouldn't take him swimming at the pool.  In his mind, a warm day equals swimming.  And it was so nice today.  He did pretty good at the doctor's office today.  Dr. Hawley was very nice and Steven seem to do fine with having a different doctor.  At least this time.  He has only gained 4 lbs since November and has grown an inch or so as well. 

I did pretty good eating wise today.  Helps not being at work and away from the candy.  I need to get to the grocery store and get some better food choices here.  I hope to do that soon.  Time isn't always on my side.

Well, I think that is it for tonight.  God bless.

Sherri

Feb 15, 2011

Steven is in bed and not feeling all that great.  His allergies have been awful tonight.  A day of no school will probably do him good tomorrow.  He has a doctors appointment, so he can rest some.  He is going to the psychiatrist.  He had the same one for over 13 years and now he has a new one.  Hopefully it won't be to bad tomorrow.  I have told him that we are seeing Mr. Hawley.  He had a really good day at school.  There were no non compliances.  He even completed his work in art with no prompting!  Art is one of his least favorite classes. 

I was hoping to maybe sleep in tomorrow, but Bryan has to be in Princeton for a driving test for the company he applied with at 6 am.  That means Steven will be up when Bryan leaves.  I don't forsee him sleeping through it even though there probably won't be much noise.

My eating is getting better everyday.  Sweets are so hard to get off of.  I am still not drinking pop and even ate fruit as my side dish at supper.  I am trying to take baby steps as much as possible as to not overwelm myself with to many changes.  I really got to get the exercising in as well, just haven't yet.

Well, I am off to bed take care all and God bless.

Hello

This is a new thing that I am going to try for two reasons.  One, keep people up to date of life with Steven.  Two, I am going to document how my weight loss is going. 

For those of you who don't know, Steven is my 16 year old son.  Steven has autism.  He attends Illinois Center for Autism in Fairview Heights which is 2 1/2 hours from our house.  He travels back and forth every day.  He loves being outdoors especially riding his bike with Daddy or going on a hike.  His very favorite thing outside is swimming.  The boy loves water.  He loves music and watching children's cartoons.  Current favorite I would say is Word Girl. 

Weight loss... sigh.  I have a whole array of health problems.  They got pretty serious lately and I have to get it together.  I am hoping to have this as a document for me to see and maybe some support or butt kicking when needed.  Nothing else has helped yet, so I thought I would try a different approach. 


That is it for now.  I am going to try and blog every night after Steven goes to be.  See ya later and God bless.