So...

I've felt pretty icky since we came back from NY.  I got my thyroid medicine on May 22nd, so I "felt" like I was getting better.

June 11th at about 2AM, my heart started racing.  I waited for it to subside.  By 2:30 Saturday afternoon it was still racing, I knew I needed to seek medical attention.  I didn't "think" I was having a heart attack, but who ever does?

My blood pressure was 114/87 which wasn't terrible, my heart rate was 88 that's good too.  BUT, my heart was racing, and there needs to be a reason, right?  They did an EKG, also with normal results.  The doctor asked, "Are you depressed?  Are you thinking of killing yourself or someone else?"  UH, "No!"

The did some blood work and a chest x-ray.  Well, turns out I have pneumonia, and dangerously low hemoglobin.  So, I got an antibiotic and am being referred to a hematologist.

I have not had the $$ or strength to get many bargains lately, but I DID get these from Amazon (FREE from Swagbucks) SIGN UP HERE 




I love them, because they don't stain.  Even with red sauce!











Lydia also needed diapers, and CVS had a box for 19.99 (I had $5 Extra Care Bucks going in, and got $4 with the purchase)

The coupon I am most excited about is one that was offered on Facebook from Claussen.  $2 off a jar!  WOO HOO!  I love my pickles!

LAAAAZY Saturday

Here it is 5:25 and none of us are showered or dressed.  We all slept in.  Woke up at 9 then went back to sleep.  I got up around noon, then Lydia, then Fred. 

Trying to figure out what (if anything) we're going to do today...

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paranoia cha cha cha (aka Lousy Lice)

wondering if there is a chance that I did NOT get the critters.  I soaked my head in Listerine Original Antiseptic Mouthwash - 1.5 Liters for 4 hours.  It was covered with a shower cap, and a Walmart bag and saran wrap.  (wanted to get the little straggly hairs)

Then I went in the shower and combed out any tangles.  Nothing in comb.  Combed with the fine tooth metal comb.  Nothing in comb.  COVERED hair in conditioner.  Combed out tangles.  Nothing in comb.  Combed with the fine tooth metal comb.  Nothing in comb.  Rinsed with one cup white vinegar (made me gag).  Combed out any tangles.  Nothing in comb.  Combed with the fine tooth metal comb.  Nothing in comb.

Now, I'll be happy if I don't have them.  But I am so paranoid!  What if I just don't see them?

I've been combing through Lydia's head 5-6 times a day with the metal comb.  The last time I am certain I found one in her head was Wednesday.  I also found one Nit on Wednesday.  Since then.  I've combed out "things" but maybe it is just dead skin?  I am so paranoid!  Poor baby with her (non diagnosed) OCD Mommy.

Went grocery shopping (full trip) for the first time since March today!

Going to try this remedy today...

Had a $1 off coupon for the Listerine too!  lol

I bought these for Lydia so we can practice recognizing her letters...

embarrassing, but true

Lydia has lice.  I found the first one on Tuesday.  We bought the RID (which scared me) and did a treatment.  On Wednesday we went to the pediatrician to confirm what I had suspected.  He checked me too and said I was clear.  However Lydia still had live lice.  He recommended I slather her head with Cetaphil and blow dry it on and leave it on overnight and wash it out in the morning.  So, we did.  I've been combing her hair 5-6 times a day and scratching my own.  (psychosomatically?)

Sigh.  Then today after my shower I found one.  I am 36 years old.  I have 3 sisters.  None of us have ever had lice.  This is our first experience with them.  Tips would be appreciated!  I'm going crazy!

Blockbuster Express Giveaway

I have a Groupon I bought for 5 Blockbuster Express rentals.  It is worth $5 and I paid $2 for it.

What?  You don't use Groupon?  Groupon is great, especially if it is something you would use anyway!   I've also bought and used one for Quizno's.  It was good for $10 worth of food and beverages it cost $5!  But it can be extra special for a treat too.  For example today the featured deal in Pensacola is a tandem skydive jump!  It is a $299 value, but you get it for only $120!  There are featured deals all over the country!

If you're not a Groupon member already please click on one of my "Groupon" links in the post to sign up!

Today however I am giving away the 5 Blockbuster Express rentals.  Check to see if there is a location near you.

All you have to do to enter is comment what your *dream* Groupon would be.  Also leave me some way to contact you, to let you know if you won, or be sure to check back here on 5/31/11 :)

Enter by Monday April 30th at noon CDT and I will draw a winner via random.org

**Disclaimer: this drawing is not endorsed by Groupon, Blockbuster Express or Blogspot.  I paid for it with my own money and decided to gift it to one of my readers.