*le sigheux*

[averygoodun42]

*big sigh*

Geoff's off to Brazil again in a couple of weeks. And it's going to be a longer trip this time. Not sure how long, seeing as the length depends on whether some people in Rio are available on a weekend, but it'll be more than a week this time. :-(

*another sigh*

Page hit a kid at school yesterday. Or at least took a swing at a kid with his (soft) lunchbox and dinged him on the elbow. It was during snack-time, which makes me even more determined to ask the doctor for an A1C come Monday. His sensitivity to any and all sugar has spiked recently, and his mood has been going along for the ride.

If it isn't diet/blood-sugar related, then we have to seriously consider drugs. Probably anti-depressants, given his penchant for (always) feeling victimized and persecuted. *double sigh here*

*and sighs yet again*

I gave in and had a cup of decaf tea this afternoon. I just couldn't get moving, and a nap wasn't possible. And now my throat hurts. Damn it. Why do you hate tea, oh Body'o'Mine? Why?

*exasperated sigh*

The mega-expensive sourdough loaf I made yesterday is severely under-salted. Even after more than doubling the salt content, because I knew the recipe didn't call for nearly enough.

I will probably try the recipe again one of these days, although I will attempt to adjust it so it won't be so incredibly expensive next time. Just quite expensive. (The recipe calls for 20 oz of cashews!)

*exaggerated sigh*

And, worst of all, despite having done the dishes once today, I already have to do them again.

Life is so unfair.

;-J

Comments

[junewilliams7.livejournal.com]

*co-sigh* and *hugs*

If you live near a Costco and have a friend with a Costco membership, a 2.5-pound jar of cashews is $15, which is $6/pound.

Would it help if the doctor prescribed Page a glucose meter, so that you can keep track of his sugar spikes?

[averygoodun.livejournal.com]

*hugs back*

I need the raw cashews, unfortunately. Trader Joe's has them at a reasonable price, but, well, they still ain't cheap!

*sigh* I'm not sure it would, as Page is, sensibly, rather averse to pain, and I don't think that Medicaid is going to spring for one of the painless glucometers out there. Especially without a diagnosis of diabetes... But if the doctor recommends it, I'll certainly consider it.

[sbrande.livejournal.com]

Drugs was my last resort and have really sorted out Kaleb. I even got him a catscan, blood work et cetc to rule out anything medical.

I don't totally agree with meds, but they do help the kids with a chemical imbalance.

Best of luck with it babe.

Loves you, Sonia :)

[averygoodun.livejournal.com]

I am so glad they have helped Kaleb out! It must be such a relief!

And that's the thing. Depression is hereditary (not to mention he's got something like a 3000% increased risk for depression thanks to a lot of nurture factors), and he's got a double dose of it from us. And nothing really helped me until I found the right antidepressant (at the right dose)...

I just hate to subject a growing brain to mind altering drugs, even though logically I know that perhaps mind-altering is exactly what's needed.

Thank you, though. *hugs* And *massive hugs* for all the shit you've been going through. :-(

[sbrande.livejournal.com]

It was either put Kaleb on meds or he was a high risk for suicide. So the way was clear for me.

Thanks babe, it has been a VERY draining week especially emotionally.

Loves you, Sonia

[lifeasanamazon.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

It's a battle sometimes, isn't it? Hang in there!

[averygoodun.livejournal.com]

*hugs back*

It is. But one step back for every three steps forward is still good progress.