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Well, the last 3 weeks or so...well, if you want to look at the entire picture, it's been for over the last 3 years...but anyway, the last 3 weeks have been rough.  The beginning of March I think I was in the most pain I've been in and it got a little better but I think that first week broke me.

I couldn't take it anymore so I took the advice (good advice) of my therapist and went to the doctor for a much needed physical and to discuss my "pain" issues.  My pain, both mental and physical, aren't 2 things I like to discuss really.  I've touched a little on it here but not very much.

Pain is very isolating.  I've realized that my pain has made me coil myself up into a corner and fear moving from the corner.  I was also afraid of the pain because I didn't want to hear what my problems really were...I'm referring to the physical aspects of pain now.



Well, after seeing the doc, spilling my guts about my pain, where it was and the level of it, she came to the conclusion that she thinks I have fibromyalgia.  (Forgive me if I have already posted this in a previous post, because I have forgotten what I've done lately...ugh)  Fibromyalgia is widespread, debilitating chronic pain in the muscles and tissue.

I have an appointment to see a muscular-skeletal specialist in April.  He will have the final diagnosis.  But in the mean time, I've had to change my diet considerable.

I am not to eat gluten, sugar, caffeine, yeast, dairy, food additives, nitrates, or nightshade vegetables/fruits.  Well, I love my breads, caffeine, dairy (cheese and milk) and my veggies....especially peppers of all kinds.  I can't have them right now...possibly not anymore.  It's been almost a week since the doctor changed my diet and I'm starting to feel a little better.

One good thing is that I've love almost 8 pounds since last Tuesday when they weighed me in.  Woohoo!  I did it the healthy way.  That is a plus.

On a different note, tonight we (my husband and I) go to meet with a car salesman to get a new car.  I'm excited.  We won't be getting anything really nice but it'll be new to us so I'm excited.

I will take picture and post them.  Have a great day all!  I miss you all...

Found out red handed

Last weekend I went to a girls night in with some friends from church, it is nice to get together and chat and catch up. The evening was nice and we decided to get some takeaway food, so I suggested my favourite takeaway and we chatted as we waited for the food. The door bell rang and my friend opened the door and as she was looking for the right change I offered to help and suddenly the delivery guy said: “you do not live here, you live at ....(and he told us my full address), you are the quite one who always asks not to ring the bell) :) Now, I was in a real dilemma, shall I congratulate him on his very good memory and excellent observation or shall I die in shame. Not only does he recognised me, he also remember where I lived and that I always ask them not to ring the bell (who wants to wake up the kids). All I can think about was how it is a small world and my friends were impresed although it doesn't reflect well on my cooking that I am so well known to my local takeaway !

Pancake day...

Pancake is not only for pancake day but for all year round. This is why we carry on celebrating, any excuse really :) Big Fun
Here are the ingredients for the perfect plain pancakes:
150g self-raising flour, 1 egg, 1 cup (250ml) milk, 1 tablespoon butter, Caster sugar, Lemon. Have fun.