The envelope arrived in the mail yesterday but I didn't open it until today! It looked like another doctor bill and those aren't very exciting to open so I sat it on my desk for later!
Blood work looks good...A couple of highlights...
Creatinine level (high count signals kidney stress) My count in October was 1.3. Drum roll please....1.1 (normal 0.6-1.0)
Potassium...October count was 5.3. New count...4.1 (normal level 3.5-5.1)
Cholesterol...February was 230. New number is 206 (normal 0-200)
Triglyceride...February was 414. New number is 313 (normal 0-149) notation "better"
HDL...February was 40. New number is 45 (I think this is healthy cholesterol) normal 40-60
LDL...February was 107. New number is 98. Normal is 0-99 ( I think this is bad cholesterol)
VLDL....February was 83. New number is 63. Normal is 9-31 *CAN ANYBODY TELL ME WHAT THIS IS?
Hematology report....all levels were normal.
The back x-rays I don't really understand but I'm going to take a guess that it could read...OLD BONES.
Anterior spurring at C-4,5 & 6. Slight narrowing at C5-6. Impression: Degenerative change
Disc space narrowing is present at L1-2 and L2-3. Impression: Degenerative change.
I didn't see anything on my 24 hour urine test. I'm always interested in the protein content. That's want sent me to the kidney doctor in the first place. It was off the charts.
I'll let you know when it comes.
I guess I'm tired because I'm tired....no underlying problems and the backache might be something I will have to live with.
I'm happy with the results!
Another blessing in my story!
love to all...
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
Pictures of last weekend at Kids America...
Grandpa Mike with his team on the basketball court!I had this picture at the bottom of this post but I lost it. Now I can't figure out how to get it back down there!!! I'm not sure I will ever really figure out this blogging stuff!!
Can you tell how excited Andrew was to go the Kids America with his parents, grandparents and sisters? I think this picture tells the story! He actually left early to go the CHS basketball game with a friend. We missed you Andrew!
We all piled into the van...Grace always has a pose!
Me and Grace having fun on the track! I was walking and she was skipping with her jump rope!
Matt spotting Val in the weight room.....
Madison's trainer..
Valerie hated that I had my camera! She gave me grief all weekend! There were so many more pictures I wanted to take!
Monday, January 21, 2008
Great Weekend
Mike and I went to Coshocton Friday afternoon to see the Grandchildren as they came home from an Early Dismissal Day at school! Is there anything better than kids running to you off the school bus!
We played board games and Wii bowling and read books then went to Kids America for an hour of exercise and fun! We rented all the Bourne Identity movies for when the kids went to bed. Val fixed salsa chicken and corn for dinner...yummy! We made it through the first movie Friday night.
We stayed all night and went to Kids America again Saturday morning...I walked while everyone did their own things....the kids just took turns with Grandpa on the basketball court, mommy in the weight room and me on the track. The time went by so quickly. Then home to watch the next Bourne movie! We ate lunch then headed back to KA to watch Andrew play a soccer game at 1pm. Then back to the Miller's to watch the final Bourne movie! What a fun weekend! By the time we got home, we were exhausted!
We watched some college basketball and went to sleep!
Mike had a 9am basketball game at Licking Valley and I went to church after which I got hooked on an old movie starring Andy Griffith, which delayed my groceries until 1:30. The grandchildren were all supposed to stay here Sunday night so I was in Grandma mode....buying their favorite foods and planning a fun night. Madison ended up with a friend and Andrew decided he wanted to stay home and have a friend over. So it was me, Grandpa and Grace! We fixed a yummy dinner, cleaned the kitchen, made buckeyes, pulled out the sofa bed, did homework, read a book and went through the basket of sea shells. Grace is picking out 100 for her "100 days of school" project. PJ time and everyone went to bed around 9.
That was our weekend! It's been very cold in Ohio....single digit highs and sub zero lows and windchills. It's very CRISP!
Grace is ready to have some more fun! She wants to make snowflakes! Back to "Grandma mode!"
Hope everyone has a great week!
love to all...
We played board games and Wii bowling and read books then went to Kids America for an hour of exercise and fun! We rented all the Bourne Identity movies for when the kids went to bed. Val fixed salsa chicken and corn for dinner...yummy! We made it through the first movie Friday night.
We stayed all night and went to Kids America again Saturday morning...I walked while everyone did their own things....the kids just took turns with Grandpa on the basketball court, mommy in the weight room and me on the track. The time went by so quickly. Then home to watch the next Bourne movie! We ate lunch then headed back to KA to watch Andrew play a soccer game at 1pm. Then back to the Miller's to watch the final Bourne movie! What a fun weekend! By the time we got home, we were exhausted!
We watched some college basketball and went to sleep!
Mike had a 9am basketball game at Licking Valley and I went to church after which I got hooked on an old movie starring Andy Griffith, which delayed my groceries until 1:30. The grandchildren were all supposed to stay here Sunday night so I was in Grandma mode....buying their favorite foods and planning a fun night. Madison ended up with a friend and Andrew decided he wanted to stay home and have a friend over. So it was me, Grandpa and Grace! We fixed a yummy dinner, cleaned the kitchen, made buckeyes, pulled out the sofa bed, did homework, read a book and went through the basket of sea shells. Grace is picking out 100 for her "100 days of school" project. PJ time and everyone went to bed around 9.
That was our weekend! It's been very cold in Ohio....single digit highs and sub zero lows and windchills. It's very CRISP!
Grace is ready to have some more fun! She wants to make snowflakes! Back to "Grandma mode!"
Hope everyone has a great week!
love to all...
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Medicine memories...
Conner is not taking his pain medication. Michele was at her wit's end when she finally called the doctor. They said his chiaria (brain tail) was BIG. It took lots of work to get it out and he IS in pain and he IS going to have headaches. The problem is that once the pain starts, over the counter meds aren't going to help him.
They said to tell him that if he doesn't take the Motrin or Tylenol, they will have to bring him back to hospital and give him medication through an IV. That seemed to work today.
They are getting lots of good advice on their blog! Hide the medicine in drinks, popcicles and suckers with pain medication, rewards, etc. http://connercrabtree.blogspot.com
Conner is wanting to go the Tri Valley basketball game tomorrow. Michele told him if he kept taking his medicine she might take him to some of the varsity game.
I remember trying to give grandson Andrew medicine in his younger days. It was a nightmare! It took at least 2 people...one to hold him down and the other one to plug his nose and poor the medicine down his throat. And the time after his surgeries was terrible!
Conner is having good and bad days. He told his mom he wished he never had the surgery because he would never be able to run again. I think he might have tried a little "running" in the house yesterday. He had a headache by evening and she thought he might have some down time today.
Today, he got to go into his new Kindergarten room at the new school. The students move over next Tuesday. It was nice for him to see it without all the commotion of the students. Michele said it is wonderful. When I took the kids to school this morning I got to see the new play areas being installed. They are great!!
Have to go! The Creno pizza and salads are here!
love to all!
They said to tell him that if he doesn't take the Motrin or Tylenol, they will have to bring him back to hospital and give him medication through an IV. That seemed to work today.
They are getting lots of good advice on their blog! Hide the medicine in drinks, popcicles and suckers with pain medication, rewards, etc. http://connercrabtree.blogspot.com
Conner is wanting to go the Tri Valley basketball game tomorrow. Michele told him if he kept taking his medicine she might take him to some of the varsity game.
I remember trying to give grandson Andrew medicine in his younger days. It was a nightmare! It took at least 2 people...one to hold him down and the other one to plug his nose and poor the medicine down his throat. And the time after his surgeries was terrible!
Conner is having good and bad days. He told his mom he wished he never had the surgery because he would never be able to run again. I think he might have tried a little "running" in the house yesterday. He had a headache by evening and she thought he might have some down time today.
Today, he got to go into his new Kindergarten room at the new school. The students move over next Tuesday. It was nice for him to see it without all the commotion of the students. Michele said it is wonderful. When I took the kids to school this morning I got to see the new play areas being installed. They are great!!
Have to go! The Creno pizza and salads are here!
love to all!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Conner's good day!
I just read Conner's blog and he had a good day yesterday! Michele said they played games, watched movies, he got up and even sat at the table to eat and went with her in the car to pick up Cortney at school! This is like night and day from when we saw him on Sunday. PTL
Michele goes back to work today and Conner is staying with Grandma Shirley.
Mike and I went to the funeral home last night to pay our respects to Johnny Blizzard's family. Not surprising, it was packed with family and friends! Just saying his name brings a smile to your face....he will be missed! John died unexpectedly last Friday night. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family! John was 75 years old.
No results yet from my tests last week. Mom says no news is good news!
I just saw the weather for the weekend and the temps are falling to single digits...5-9 degrees....brrrrrrrr!
Have a good day!
Michele goes back to work today and Conner is staying with Grandma Shirley.
Mike and I went to the funeral home last night to pay our respects to Johnny Blizzard's family. Not surprising, it was packed with family and friends! Just saying his name brings a smile to your face....he will be missed! John died unexpectedly last Friday night. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family! John was 75 years old.
No results yet from my tests last week. Mom says no news is good news!
I just saw the weather for the weekend and the temps are falling to single digits...5-9 degrees....brrrrrrrr!
Have a good day!
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Conner & Me
Mike and I stopped over for a short visit with Conner this afternoon. I could tell the minute I saw him that it had been a rough morning. Michele said he was up early and his stomach was upset today. He laid on his little bed and I took out all the gifts we had brought over for him. We brought him lots of movies too. He said I was just like Blockbuster. I told him to call me if he wanted anymore from my collection and I would deliver them!
He just laid....not much energy. But, oh my, it was wonderful to have him home.
He actually showed Mike his scar, which is a sensitive subject. He doesn't really like showing it to many people. It is definitely bigger than an inch...I would say at least 2 1/2 and on that little head, it looks big.
He said he wasn't hurting but I felt like he was and probably just didn't want to take medicine, which is another sensitive area. He still does not want to take medicine.
I told him I was making "tacos in a bag" for the kids tomorrow for lunch and I would bring him one over if he was hungry for it.
I left him with mixed feelings...first of all..I didn't want to leave him. I could have laid there and kissed his little head and held his hand all day (okay, I'm going to cry now) and I was so thankful that the surgery is behind him and prayers had been answered.
These are the days of recovery that I remember so well after my surgery. I felt much of the same things and it's not something I would wish on an adult let alone a precious little boy that I love like my own. But knowing that....I also know these hard times will pass. And he will improve a tiny bit each day until that little "ladies man" is back making us smile with his stories and antics.
May it happen quickly and with as little discomfort as possible....
Love you Conner!
Conner and Leslie....
He just laid....not much energy. But, oh my, it was wonderful to have him home.
He actually showed Mike his scar, which is a sensitive subject. He doesn't really like showing it to many people. It is definitely bigger than an inch...I would say at least 2 1/2 and on that little head, it looks big.
He said he wasn't hurting but I felt like he was and probably just didn't want to take medicine, which is another sensitive area. He still does not want to take medicine.
I told him I was making "tacos in a bag" for the kids tomorrow for lunch and I would bring him one over if he was hungry for it.
I left him with mixed feelings...first of all..I didn't want to leave him. I could have laid there and kissed his little head and held his hand all day (okay, I'm going to cry now) and I was so thankful that the surgery is behind him and prayers had been answered.
These are the days of recovery that I remember so well after my surgery. I felt much of the same things and it's not something I would wish on an adult let alone a precious little boy that I love like my own. But knowing that....I also know these hard times will pass. And he will improve a tiny bit each day until that little "ladies man" is back making us smile with his stories and antics.
May it happen quickly and with as little discomfort as possible....
Love you Conner!
Conner and Leslie....
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Doctors, brain surgery, new baby, TV b-ball, Billy's 40th!
It was a BUSY week around here!
I had doctor appointments on Monday and Friday...local doctors and nothing to report as we wait on test results.
Our little 5 year old (almost 6) Conner Crabtree had brain surgery on Tuesday at Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. The surgery was successful but Conner is having some rough times recovering. He is the happiest, busiest little guy and all this hospital, sick stuff is new to him....and very confusing and scary. I believe each day will be a little better especially now that he is home. I really want to go see him but am trying hard to wait until tomorrow to give him a day to rest up and get into a routine at home. Thank you to all my blog family and friends for the prayers you sent up for Conner. He and his family are like a part of our family and we love them very much.
Speaking of family...we have a new member! Our great nephew, Isaac Douglas Adams, was born to our niece Heidi and her sweet husband, Van, on Wednesday, January 9th. I think Isaac might share a birthday with our cousin Leslia Wagner, in Akron! He is a precious little guy just like his big brother Jacob! Congratulations to the Heidi, Van and Jacob as well as to my brother and sis in law...Grandpa Donnie and Grandma Robin and Great Grandparents..Grandma Yvonne and Grandpa David!
Tri Valley basketball team came back with a win last night after a surprising loss to Morgan on Tuesday. We beat Crooksville and travel to Reynoldsburg tonight for a big test in Div I. GO Dawgs!
I bought a Tri Valley Diamond Dawgs sweatshirt last night in preparation for nephew Logan's last year of high school baseball. Rumor has it he is already clocking 89mph pitches! WOOF! WOOF!
First game is in March!
Nephew Landon scored 10 points for the TV 8th grade basketball dawgs on Thursday! Great game Landon!
Niece Tayler is a Junior at Kent State and made the President's List for her 4.0 Winter Quarter! She is studying Speech Pathology. Way to go Tay!! Watch all the local newspapers for the article on Tayler that Grandma Yvonne submitted!
It was such a busy week...that I didn't see my grandchildren at all! I know the girls were busy with dance and homework projects, Andrew is starting science fair and I think his 2nd session of indoor soccer at Kids America!
Madison's dance team performs at the Cleveland Cavs game on February 2nd. I think they perform at the Coshocton HS basketball game on Friday, February 1st. I'm trying to get Tri Valley to bring them over for a performance! Why don't you all request them too! (Elite Dance Team out of Kid's America...MIss Jennifer's Studio) Last year's dance was so impressive, the Cavs used it on their homepage through the summer!
As far as I know...Grace's pierced ears are doing great! 1 week down and 5 to go before we can put in some new earrings! She has an earring tree all picked out at Claires and I guarantee she will have earrings to match every outfit! She will not leave in the same pair for more than a day!
Andrew is 14 and growing up! He is doing well in school and still loves soccer! As grandparents, we know the day will come when they are busy with friends and sports. It just makes the time we do have together even more special. He chilled with us for a couple of days before heading back to school from Christmas break. It was fun! He is such a great kid!
A SHOUT OUT TO BILLY POTTER WHO TURNED 40 THIS WEEK!!! The gang surprised him at The Sports Zone last night and you can read all about it on the liveincoshocton blog! (I hope that is correct...I'll check it out and let you know) We didn't make it but we knew it would be a fun time without us and it certainly was!! Happy Birthday Billy P!
Mike is in Columbus at the Shott, watching high school basketball games....its a "guy thing!" He is watching 5 top boy teams including Zanesville and Newark. He was pumped! He is disappointed with the basketball MVL forum. The football forum was so busy with lots of posts but the basketball forum is lacking. He was dying to talk to someone this morning! I'm still thinking a Saturday morning Sports Talk and coffee group would be a great idea for you sport junkies!! I was putting on my make up for an early morning hair appointment and he was pacing and talking MVL basketball as I eye lined, powdered and blushed...it's very distracting to me!!!
Somebody call this man! Gregg Meadows are you out there!! Call my husband on Saturday mornings!
That was our busy week!
Conner..keep getting well buddy! Van and Heidi...send pictures of Isaac & Jacob at home and give them kisses from their Frazeysburg family! Pray for my test results to come back normal! Good luck to the TV Dawgs at all the schools. Love to my Coshocton Family....Valerie has started a new Miller Family Blog and may I say...it is a SLOW start! She got us all excited and all we have seen all week are Cats, Christmas trees and pierced ears!(nothing new in 7 days!) Don't leave us hanging out here!!
Hello to my friend Luann who is Arizona for a couple of months! Enjoy the warm air and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you continue your treatments! Let me know when you fly to Cleveland! I want to pray with you!
Hello to son Chad in North Carolina! Have a great weekend!
Mike just called from the Shott. Nephew Todd Barcus got them tickets and they are in a suite! Sweeeeet! Zanesville's game starts in just a few minutes!
Have a great week everyone! I'll be back!
I had doctor appointments on Monday and Friday...local doctors and nothing to report as we wait on test results.
Our little 5 year old (almost 6) Conner Crabtree had brain surgery on Tuesday at Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. The surgery was successful but Conner is having some rough times recovering. He is the happiest, busiest little guy and all this hospital, sick stuff is new to him....and very confusing and scary. I believe each day will be a little better especially now that he is home. I really want to go see him but am trying hard to wait until tomorrow to give him a day to rest up and get into a routine at home. Thank you to all my blog family and friends for the prayers you sent up for Conner. He and his family are like a part of our family and we love them very much.
Speaking of family...we have a new member! Our great nephew, Isaac Douglas Adams, was born to our niece Heidi and her sweet husband, Van, on Wednesday, January 9th. I think Isaac might share a birthday with our cousin Leslia Wagner, in Akron! He is a precious little guy just like his big brother Jacob! Congratulations to the Heidi, Van and Jacob as well as to my brother and sis in law...Grandpa Donnie and Grandma Robin and Great Grandparents..Grandma Yvonne and Grandpa David!
Tri Valley basketball team came back with a win last night after a surprising loss to Morgan on Tuesday. We beat Crooksville and travel to Reynoldsburg tonight for a big test in Div I. GO Dawgs!
I bought a Tri Valley Diamond Dawgs sweatshirt last night in preparation for nephew Logan's last year of high school baseball. Rumor has it he is already clocking 89mph pitches! WOOF! WOOF!
First game is in March!
Nephew Landon scored 10 points for the TV 8th grade basketball dawgs on Thursday! Great game Landon!
Niece Tayler is a Junior at Kent State and made the President's List for her 4.0 Winter Quarter! She is studying Speech Pathology. Way to go Tay!! Watch all the local newspapers for the article on Tayler that Grandma Yvonne submitted!
It was such a busy week...that I didn't see my grandchildren at all! I know the girls were busy with dance and homework projects, Andrew is starting science fair and I think his 2nd session of indoor soccer at Kids America!
Madison's dance team performs at the Cleveland Cavs game on February 2nd. I think they perform at the Coshocton HS basketball game on Friday, February 1st. I'm trying to get Tri Valley to bring them over for a performance! Why don't you all request them too! (Elite Dance Team out of Kid's America...MIss Jennifer's Studio) Last year's dance was so impressive, the Cavs used it on their homepage through the summer!
As far as I know...Grace's pierced ears are doing great! 1 week down and 5 to go before we can put in some new earrings! She has an earring tree all picked out at Claires and I guarantee she will have earrings to match every outfit! She will not leave in the same pair for more than a day!
Andrew is 14 and growing up! He is doing well in school and still loves soccer! As grandparents, we know the day will come when they are busy with friends and sports. It just makes the time we do have together even more special. He chilled with us for a couple of days before heading back to school from Christmas break. It was fun! He is such a great kid!
A SHOUT OUT TO BILLY POTTER WHO TURNED 40 THIS WEEK!!! The gang surprised him at The Sports Zone last night and you can read all about it on the liveincoshocton blog! (I hope that is correct...I'll check it out and let you know) We didn't make it but we knew it would be a fun time without us and it certainly was!! Happy Birthday Billy P!
Mike is in Columbus at the Shott, watching high school basketball games....its a "guy thing!" He is watching 5 top boy teams including Zanesville and Newark. He was pumped! He is disappointed with the basketball MVL forum. The football forum was so busy with lots of posts but the basketball forum is lacking. He was dying to talk to someone this morning! I'm still thinking a Saturday morning Sports Talk and coffee group would be a great idea for you sport junkies!! I was putting on my make up for an early morning hair appointment and he was pacing and talking MVL basketball as I eye lined, powdered and blushed...it's very distracting to me!!!
Somebody call this man! Gregg Meadows are you out there!! Call my husband on Saturday mornings!
That was our busy week!
Conner..keep getting well buddy! Van and Heidi...send pictures of Isaac & Jacob at home and give them kisses from their Frazeysburg family! Pray for my test results to come back normal! Good luck to the TV Dawgs at all the schools. Love to my Coshocton Family....Valerie has started a new Miller Family Blog and may I say...it is a SLOW start! She got us all excited and all we have seen all week are Cats, Christmas trees and pierced ears!(nothing new in 7 days!) Don't leave us hanging out here!!
Hello to my friend Luann who is Arizona for a couple of months! Enjoy the warm air and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you continue your treatments! Let me know when you fly to Cleveland! I want to pray with you!
Hello to son Chad in North Carolina! Have a great weekend!
Mike just called from the Shott. Nephew Todd Barcus got them tickets and they are in a suite! Sweeeeet! Zanesville's game starts in just a few minutes!
Have a great week everyone! I'll be back!
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