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The trip to Lockport was excellent--not much traffic and beautiful weather. I did make a stop in Thibodaux to pick up donuts for the kids--chocolate-covered for Cade, glazed and twisters for Carly and Randi, powdered jelly donuts for our girls (and me), and regular glazed for Ty and Rett. I think everyone got what they wanted. I also picked up an extra dozen to bring to the doctor's office for a couple of special friends. Before you think this dozen was a bribe, let me tell you what happened. I had made an appointment with my family doctor there (as I mentioned in a previous entry) in order to get my prescriptions renewed. That was scheduled for Friday, after my f/u with my regular Ob/Gyn doctor. Since I was already going to be there with Mom, I decided to take a chance to see if possibly there was an opening around the same time as Mom's appointment. There wasn't; however, I guess having worked there as a nurse has some perks, 'cuz my friend "fitted" me in with Mom. This was really helpful, but I had ALREADY purchased the donuts BEFORE she did that, so, they were strictly a gift--not a bribe. LOL When we got to the office, I noticed that there were very few people there, a rarity in that office. We were called in rather quickly, and Dr. Mike's nurse was fantastic. She was very patient with Mom's hearing loss and recognized immediately that she had to seek answers for questions about Mom's health from me. Right after the finished assessing Mom, she started my assessment. She gave both Mom and me our flu shots, before we even saw the doctor, which is protocol in that office. I also mentioned that Randi was in the hall and what would we have to do to get the flu shot for her? .Sydney (the nurse) told me that unless she had been there within the past 6 months, she'd have to have an appointment. So, I said fine, because I knew Randi had NOT been there for a good while. She seems to get sick when she's here, rather than when she's near her family doctors for some reason. Anyway, Sydney said to 'hang on a minute' while she checked something. She came back (we were already in the doctor's office) and said that she had checked with Randi's insurance and that she would give her the flu shot, too, and that Dr. Mike would just check her over to make sure that all was OK. Again, what a super nurse--not just capable, but caring, as well. My thanks go out to her in a big way! Now, Randi is ready for flu season! Mom received a cortisone injection in her knee (which, at this point, really doesn't help that much because Mom's cartilage in the knee is totally gone--it's, as they say, a "bone-on-bone" situations for her--but it does help a little. He also gave her a shot of Toradol in her hip to help a little more with the pain. Hopefully, that will give her some easing of the pain over the next few weeks. fter he was done with Mom, it was my turn. I don't usually request anything in particular from my doctor, but this time, I asked if he could x-ray my knee, which has been giving me problems of late. Oh, no--another bone-on-bone situation, except this time, it's MY KNEE. He said he could give me something for pain, but I hate taking as many meds as I already take, so I said no to that offer. The next thing, when I can't stand the pain any more, is another knee replacement (I've already had the left knee done). Hopefully, I can put it off for a while. The doctor also wanted blood work done, to check the liver because of some of my meds (which I do regularly) and to see if I possibly have rheumatoid arthritis, which seems likely considering our family's history. Hopefully, this will prove NOT the case, but we'll see. I should get the results early this week. My OB/Gyn appointment went well. I was taken in almost immediately, and was out of there in no time. Again, the nurse was fantastic--friendly, capable, and caring--my kind of nurse. Everything is fine, and I don't have to worry about anything until next year for my regular MMG and check-up. Good news there! Last night, Bec and her gang and I went to Houma for supper at Copeland's. It was very crowded, but we were seated within 15 minutes. We had an excellent waitress, good atmosphere, and a fun visiting time. Of course, the cost is always more at a place like that, but we shared that, so no major problem there. It think everyone had some kind of pasta dish except Cade, who ordered a fried catfish platter. Oh, I forgot to mention that Randi and I had lunch at a little drive-in in Lockport. This place, Noah's, has been a landmark in town for many, many years. It is no longer owned by Noah (who has passed away), but he started this little business as a "take out" place before Sid and I got married; later, he turned it into one of those places with car hops; then, he moved "across the street" into the present building, where there are booths, tables, breakfast, buffets, and just over-all traditional southern foods. I hadn't eaten there in a long time, so we decided to give it a shot. The lunch: red beans/rice with sausage, either chicken or lasagna, salad, roll, and cake for dessert. This included a drink! Not bad, huh? The cost was under $6! At Copeland's, we had left-overs, so I gave mine to Jess when I got back to the house. I think she really enjoyed that, too--shrimp fettuccine with crab cake. It had come with TWO cakes and a huge plate of fettuccine. It was very good, but far too much for one person, at least, for one person to eat and still be comfortable. I was comfortable when I left the table. This morning, I attended one of Rett's football games. Unfortunately, they lost, but they played very well. The lost by two points, but those little boys really stomp one another--you could hear them tackling one another. Unbelievable stuff for kids that age! I enjoyed the game and visiting with the young Moms who were there. My return trip was pretty uneventful. I got here in record time, having left Thibodaux around 1pm and getting here at 2:45. Again, very little traffic and beautiful weather. GOOD NEWS! My little brother, Rick, and his wife, Lisa, are now first-time grandparents. Their daughter gave birth to a little girl yesterday morning--6 lbs. 7 oz, 18 1/2 inches long, dark hair. I forgot to check about pictures, so you'll just have to take my word that she's beautiful. Both Mom and baby are doing just fine--and the grandparents and new uncle are doing well, too. That's it for tonight! Have a great weekend! BABIES: "How pleasant it is to see a human countenance which cannot be insincere!" --Sophia Hawthorne NOTE: A new baby--full of life and promise; so pure, so loving, so loved! Would that we could retain some of those beautiful qualities we find in our babies, without too much naivete, but with all the positive traits that haven't yet been warped by living in this crazy world of ours. We give them love unconditionally, and yet, we put conditions on the love we give others. Let us remember the joy we find in our newborns and try to spread that around to those with whom we come in contact. PS: If you're reading this and my post if properly typed (with extra spacing between paragraphs, I have somehow succeeded in editing it; if you're reading this and it is NOT properly typed, I have no idea what is going on. So, I wanted spacing between paragraphs; if that's what I got--terrific; if it's NOT what I got--arrgghhhhh! |
