Out and About

My mom and I went out to lunch today and then I spent a gift card I had gotten when Amelia was born for The Children's Place. I got 5 long sleeved onsies for her and a jacket to take to Boston. I figure it's going to be colder and I didn't think her summer dresses were going to cut it. We had a great day.

Ross had to work late tonight so I took Amelia over to my dad and Linda by myself tonight. I wanted to get over there and have them see her before we went to Boston so it wouldn't be a month between visits. They are over-the-moon about her. My dad was really proud because he was able to put her to sleep when Linda couldn't.

My dad also said he thought my moon face was looking thinner. I am down to 25mg of Prednisone a day, so that might be true. I hope so, but I think I look pretty fat. Ross calls me 'Prednazilla'. I am worried that about what his family in Boston will think, but being fat is better than being dead. :) I am happy that I haven't been suffering any ill effects from the Prednisone taper yet. People on my WG Yahoo board generally seemed to do well tapering until they got to about 5mg though.

Oh, and I'm doing really well with my nail biting. I painted them last night and they almost look normal again. I think they next time I paint them they will actually be looking good. :)

Nasty Habit

I went to labs today and dropped by Dr. Awadh's office since I knew he had clinic this morning. He looked at my finger and said that if the swelling hadn't gone down by Wednesday I would have to come back. Looking at it tonight though, I actually think it is better. I really don't want them to have to lance it or anything.

Dr. Awadh also was like, "Have you quit biting your nails?" I said, "Now, I have." But I keep finding my fingers in my mouth. I take them out, but it is really hard habit to break. Ross was supposed to bring my fingernail polish tonight so I could paint my nails, but forgot. I don't usually bite them if they are painted, but it is hard to keep them that way. Hopefully I can get them painted tomorrow.

I didn't take a Compazine today. I was driving myself to labs this morning and started feeling sick, but didn't have one with me. The nausea went away after 15 minutes or so. I had a few more waves of it today, but nothing like last Friday.

(Ugh.. just caught myself biting my nails again! stop Stop STOP!! Ughg!!)

My fatigue has been pretty bad today. I was rocking Amelia to sleep tonight and about fell asleep in my mom's rocker (which is not very comfortable). After I put her in her swing to nap, I barely made it into bed before I passed out. I feel like I just suddenly get incoherent from exhaustion sometimes now.

I just read an interesting article about a young woman with WG from Self magazine.