Total Serious Happy Thread

[cirquelover]

Very cool. Have you explained the Cola Wars line to him?

Ummmm, I wasn't aware of that line but thank you for the heads up:blush:

I really wasn't a big Billy Joel fan so there were songs I'd never heard. There were a few that I knew pretty well from radio play back in the day though.

[BarTopDancer]

Ummmm, I wasn't aware of that line but thank you for the heads up:blush:

I really wasn't a big Billy Joel fan so there were songs I'd never heard. There were a few that I knew pretty well from radio play back in the day though.


That's one of my favorite songs. Here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFTLKWw542g) is the video. It's what kicked off my fascination with the 60s.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Not only did I just get to have fun and get paid at an automotive research event, I got invited back for a focus group next week. Yay!

[Andrew]

F-ing VANOC (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showpost.php?p=314595&postcount=6404) notwithstanding, we are having a great time here in Vancouver at the Olympics.

[Stan4dSteph]

I bought this shirt:

http://store.hbc.com/renderImage.image?imageName=hbc/hbc_RVTGTF908_grey.jpg&width=320&height=320

[lashbear]

California
Northumberland United
Calvin Klein ?

;) :p

[cirquelover]

F-ing VANOC (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showpost.php?p=314595&postcount=6404) notwithstanding, we are having a great time here in Vancouver at the Olympics.

I'm sure it sucks after this many years of planning to not get to see the event you picked. Hopefully it won't happen again.

I'm glad you guys are having a wonderful time. It looks cool on tv but I'm sure it's amazing in person!!

[CoasterMatt]

I made it through a whole work day today. I even got a break and a lunch. Imagine that.

[cirquelover]

Yay for break and lunch! I can't believe they made you work without, especially with your health lately!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Just got back from an automotive focus group. Obviously I can't give any details, but it was fun. Two-way mirror and everything!

[Tref]

Just got back from an automotive focus group. Obviously I can't give any details, but it was fun. Two-way mirror and everything!

It is about time they put two-way mirrors in automobiles.

[blueerica]

I GET MY CAR BACK TODAY!!!

And it's about $300 less than they originally quoted me after the diagnostic.

WOOOOOOOO FRICKIN' HOOOO!!!

[Gemini Cricket]

I GET MY CAR BACK TODAY!!!

And it's about $300 less than they originally quoted me after the diagnostic.

WOOOOOOOO FRICKIN' HOOOO!!!
Awesome!
:)

[blueerica]

Sadly, I realize that I'm still having to shell out $450 for what was only a bump in a fraction of a second... but still totally happy.

[Disneyphile]

Another two pounds gone! I'm just one pound away from dropping another middle digit on the scale. :)

Total loss since summer - 24 pounds. :D

[alphabassettgrrl]

E and DP- that's great!!!

[Moonliner]

Another two pounds gone! I'm just one pound away from dropping another middle digit on the scale. :)

Total loss since summer - 24 pounds. :D

I celebrated my last "middle digit" drop a bit too much. So I got to do it again, and again..... :blush:

[Kevy Baby]

What is a "middle digit" drop? The only thing that comes to mind for me is flipping somebody off and somehow I don't think that is what you mean.

[Gemini Cricket]

This pic was so funny, it made me happy.

[JWBear]

That is so wrong... I love it!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Not that we had any outward reason for concern, but it's comforting to know, after weighing and measuring Theo today, he's not only subjectively happy and healthy, he's statistically so as well. Whereas after 2 weeks he was in the 2nd percentile in weight, 5th in height and 2nd in head circumference. Based on our measurements today, he's around 10th percentile in all 3. Yay!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Oh, and:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4386089823_babc05087f_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4386090359_7f3a26cbb1_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2744/4386853858_f720bd5182_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2768/4386854552_6c864b6788_b.jpg

[BarTopDancer]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[CoasterMatt]

Finished re-wiring the front speakers today. I'm pleased.

[cirquelover]

He is so adorable, love the pics!

[wolfy999]

So darling......but why is Theo wrapped up like a Mummy in the first pic? Is this something new that the Docs recommend?

[katiesue]

He's so cute. Wolffy they told us to wrap Maddie like that. Of course doing so really super pissed her off but that's what they recommended. Wrap them up like a burrito.

[BarTopDancer]

So darling......but why is Theo wrapped up like a Mummy in the first pic? Is this something new that the Docs recommend?

Swaddling (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swaddling#Modern_swaddling)

[Ghoulish Delight]

It's swaddling. It's something very very old that us advanced modern folks are just now relearning (fell out of favor in America around the time of the Revolution - wouldn't want to restrict your baby's freedom now would you?)

A lot of people think their baby hates it because, especially the first few times you do it, they seem to get pissed off while you're wrapping them up. But once you figure out how to do it, and combine it with a couple other things (get them in the right position, rock them just right, shush them in a white-noise sort of way), it can literally be like an off switch for an inconsolable baby. The working theory being that infants have a reflexive response to stay calm in womb-like conditions since throwing a fit in the womb would be generally bad. What's are womb-like conditions? Wrapped up tight, kinda lying on their side, jiggling around as mom moves, and the constant white-noise-like din (about as loud as a vacuum cleaner) of blood rushing around. Recreate that as closely as possible, and you have a calm baby.

Of course, "primitive" cultures, without the benefit of knowing WHY it works, figured that out all on their own. Wrap 'em in a papoose, strap 'em to your back so they bounce while you walk. It's been working for millennia.

[cirquelover]

We always called it the baby burrito and Gary became an expert at it, me not so much. I'm still not that good at making a real burrito or wrap to this day, mine always fall apart!

[Kevy Baby]

Swaddling (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swaddling#Modern_swaddling)

It's swaddling.They talked about swaddling when Susan and I took Foster Parent Training several years ago (no, we never did). This is especially helpful for drug babies.

[lindyhop]

The first thing I want to do with a swaddled baby is unwrap it. I want to see and touch the baby. Dylan was born in the summer so warmth wasn't an issue and he was pretty calm in general. The nurses would bring him all wrapped up and they would take him back (this was pre-rooming in days) completely deconstructed but Mom would be happy.

In the photos of my grandson at the hospital you can tell when Grandma's gotten to him because there's a foot poking out and the blanket looks like it was thrown up in the air (possibly along with the baby). I needed to see that baby (and also tickle him to wake him up).

[Ghoulish Delight]

If you wake him up, you get to hold him while he screams. Them's the rules.

Apparently swaddling is particularly effective in premies. While Theo wasn't really a premie, he was about as close as can be without being so, so it's been a blessing for us. If he's unwrapped and awake it's only a matter of time before he just stimulated himself into anger and frustration.

[wolfy999]

Wolfette was a premie, no question, 3 lbs when she came home.

I do remember one time wrapping her "burrito" style (along with many layers of clothes) when we went to Carmel at three months during winter to keep her warm, poor kid screamed forever, we were really scared and ready to take her to the Hospital. After a while we finally unwrapped her and stripped her down to her onesie, and she quit crying right away. We came to the conclusion we tried to cook her, and never did wrap her again like that.

[cirquelover]

Zach seemed to really like swaddling when he was born and he was far from a preemie. He was always able to wiggle out of mine though at some point.

I haven't looked at baby things in forever, I bet they have some cool stuff! He loved the toys he could manipulate himself to make noise and colors, like the archway they lay under( I'm sure it has a name though) and things like that when he was a little older than Theo. All I remember about newborns is being very tired, all the time. Thankfully it didn't last forever! I love when they start noticing the world around them, it's such a wonderous time!

Gary bought newborn Air Jordans that matched his for when Zach was born :confused:

[Cadaverous Pallor]

After a while we finally unwrapped her and stripped her down to her onesie, and she quit crying right away.Theo is definitely the opposite. The surest way to anger him is to take his clothes off. When he's being sleepy and I want him to have a full nursing session, I take his clothes off. Sometimes, I'm surprised by how fussy he's being and then I realize I never put his clothes back on. As soon as I finish zipping his cozier outfits he calms right down. (If it's warm, we'll put him in lightweight clothes and a lightweight swaddle cloth.)

He won't fall asleep well at all without the swaddle. The startle reaction is too strong. It'll be nice when he grows out of that, though it could be a while.

Swaddling is definitely a learned skill, and it can be hard to make yourself bundle the baby so tightly. After Theo pushed his way out of my swaddles and woke himself up in the middle of the night one too many times, I bit the bullet and got more aggressive in tightening the wrap. Nothing will motivate you more than having to wake up for a feeding session after an hour of sleep instead of the priceless TWO hours you crave so badly.

[~MS~]

Love the new pics of Theo!

Add another huge fan of swaddling, heck Missy is almost 29 and when she isn't feeling well she 'self swaddles' in her assorted woobies...but it was a blessing from all above when she was small and dealing with so much medical stuff.

[Kevy Baby]

Swaddling is definitely a learned skill, and it can be hard to make yourself bundle the baby so tightly.Two words: duct tape!

[Disneyphile]

A friend of mine who works at the Studios is referring me for a Graphic Designer position! :D

[alphabassettgrrl]

Census called- I'm in!

Now I hope I like the job and that I can play this into something long-term and better.

[Gemini Cricket]

Census called- I'm in!

Now I hope I like the job and that I can play this into something long-term and better.
:)

[Disneyphile]

Awesome! :)

[CoasterMatt]

Listening to the Police in DTS in the living room. Totally freakin' awesome sounding. :D

[Ghoulish Delight]

I win I win I win I win I win I win I win!

So I'm a giant geek and subscribe to Nikoli.com (http://www.nikoli.com/en/), a site with daily logic puzzles.

On top of the usual logic puzzles they run a couple interesting side contests, one of them they call the Nikoli Derby. They dress it up as a a virtual horse race, but the rules are very simple. Everyone who enters chooses a number. Any number they want. Whomever chooses the lowest number that nobody else has chosen wins. So if 2 or more people choose "1", they lose, then if 2 people chose "2", they lose, and you keep going until you reach the first number that only 1 person chose.

This time, that number was "2", and the person was me! I win a t-shirt! Squee, free t-shirt!!

[cirquelover]

It's always fun to win something, isn't it! I bet it will be an interesting shirt too!

[Ghoulish Delight]

I bitched about how it was handled elsewhere, but, so as not to seem like an ingrate...I got a big ol' bonus today! w00t. I worked my ass off last year on a project, and management finally made it worth our while (in their own fvcked up, tone deaf, utterly out of touch with reality way). And timing couldn't be better as we are trying to figure out how to budget on 1/3 the income.

Plus, I learned that they're building a Sonic burger around the 'sdaods* corner from work. Good day. Excellent day.





* I left that in. I sneezed with my fingers on the keyboard, that was the result. It amused me.

[Not Afraid]

I am so happy to be back at my old job. That is I will be until Summer or the next Holiday hits and I'm working my ass off. :)

[Disneyphile]

I helped a graphics-challenged classmate on a project today, and it turns out that he runs his own business and has clients with graphics needs all the time, so he's going to refer them to me.

Win-win! :D

[Gemini Cricket]

Sweet, DP!
:)


I'm happy today because "Hair" extended again! Second extension. Woo hoo! Let's hear it for "Hair" extensions!
:D

[alphabassettgrrl]

Ha! That's the good kind of hair extensions!

[Ghoulish Delight]

16 months ago I bought some stock in my company. The price was way down and I knew it would go back up.

I just sold it for double what I paid. I actually think it's going to continue to rise, but double was the benchmark I set, and a damned good return for 16 months, so I did the smart thing and quit while I'm ahead.

[Kevy Baby]

Our Chameleon (Karma) is laying eggs!!!

(Well, she was laying a couple of hours ago - she's probably done by now.)

After about 8-10 months, we may have some baby Chameleons (first clutches are always questionable with Chameleons).

So tonight, I get to go digging through dirt to find those damn eggs (they always bury deep).

[Gemini Cricket]

Karma Chameleon.
Brilliant.
:D

[Kevy Baby]

Karma Chameleon.
Brilliant.
:DBut not very original. I am on a Chameleon forum and I am starting to think that almost every Chameleon owner (at least those of us that lived through the 80's) has named one of there Chams 'Karma'

We named another one Darma: Karma and Darma.
One of our older boys (who we lost) was named Dogma. Like "my Karma ran over your Dogma."

The most recent acquisition, which we secured the same day that Theo Allen was born (and Susan's birthday), is named T-Bone. We hated to see a great name go to waste.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

The most recent acquisition, which we secured the same day that Theo Allen was born (and Susan's birthday), is named T-Bone. We hated to see a great name go to waste.Theo does open his eyes wide and stick his tongue out a lot.

[Kevy Baby]

Theo does open his eyes wide...Can he move them independently?

Also, if he starts using his tongue to catch crickets that are several inches away, look out!

[Kevy Baby]

For those who missed it (Susan tweeted this photo yesterday), Karma fell asleep a couple of times during the process (from exhaustion I am sure - she was having a difficult time). She was able to get a picture of it (she is nose-down in one of the holes she dug):

http://img168.yfrog.com/img168/6474/olv.jpg

[BarTopDancer]

Not!Kitty!

[Kevy Baby]

Not!Kitty!Sorry - I was going to spoilerize it for you and forgot to :(

[Moonliner]

<Shameless Parent Brag >

Moonie Jr. and the band finally made it to WDW last weekend. The highlight was the "Recording Session" they do with all the school bands.

In essence their guide brings them into the studio and the recording technician has them play a few songs and then selects a Disney short for them to record the score for live.

After they finished, the guide mentioned, "I've never heard that one before" to which the tech replied, "that's because in the 10 years I've been here it's only the third time I've had a band I thought could handle it."

:)

</Shameless Parent Brag>


I know it was a piece from Fantasia, but I'm not sure which one. We should get a copy of the DVD soon.

[Gemini Cricket]

Oh, and:
I loooooove these pictures.
:)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Well it took 2 full weeks, but I think my back is finally pain-free. yeesh.

[wolfy999]

It's been 3 months and my neck/shoulder pain is still here....2 weeks would be a eye blink in comparison (but glad that is all you had to deal with). Sure wish the Doctors would do something productive.....so far pills, therapy, more pills. Next up a specialist.

[Ghoulish Delight]

At risk of jinxing it:

We've now had 3 evenings in a row where T has slept 4+ hours. Followed by another 2-3 hours. And while I'm sure CP would rather that 4 hour stretch come in the middle of the night allowing her much needed sleep, I'm appreciating the fact that it's coming in the late evening. It's making for something approaching normalcy. I get home from work, he's awake for a bit so I can see him and play with him, then he goes to sleep and we get to deal with dishes, and watch some TV like real human beings.

I'm sure this won't last, but I'll take what I can get!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

On a related note, for the last couple days he has decided to stay awake all morning, echoing the long sleeping periods at night. We get time to play, time in the sunshine, exercise and stories and songs. I'm also getting better at keeping his needs met during this period so he's not angry for long. This morning I was even able to get laundry going and write down some recipes with a mostly happy baby in tow, instead of having to wait for him to sleep. He's so good. :)

[cirquelover]

It's always such a relief when they finally start sleeping and giving the parents a little much needed down time.

CP, I'm sure you have a lot more laundry now! I'm glad you are able to get a routine down, it makes life a lot easier on everyone. We all know, little ones aren't always cooperative on the routines we would like them to be on. They seem to set their own clocks for the rest of our lives ;)

He sure is one precious little guy!

[BarTopDancer]

Hooray for sleep patterns!

--------
I keep receiving compliments and praise at work, by my department head, by other random co-workers and other random department heads. I've only been here a month and I've been fully trained on whatever comes along, while being expected to know how to do what I said I know how to do. It's very weird to receive positive feedback after the daily beat-down from the other place. It's even weirder being back in a place that expects me to do all the stuff I am expected to do, where passing the buck is not the norm. Computer broken? Fix it. New user coming on board? Get their AD accounts created and computer set up/shipped.

I'd say that it's making depressed, realizing how horrible the last place was, but this is the happy thread and I'm thrilled they did what they did so I could get this awesome gig.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Got the results from blood work. In 4 months, sticking to a diet with surprising ease, I cut my triglyceride # nearly in half. And my blood pressure was lower than it's been in years. Yay me!

[Morrigoon]

VGDM

[Ghoulish Delight]

I'm going to celebrate with a double bacon cheeseburger, chocolate shake, and deep fried cheesecake.

[Kevy Baby]

And a Diet Coke?

[Snowflake]

Sorta like my small raspberry mocha from Peet's this morning. Half caf, non-fat milk, and with whip!

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

eh, forget I said anything... :

[katiesue]

Mad Z won her polo tournament today. She's becoming a seriously kick ass polo player. So proud of her!

[Not Afraid]

Go MADZ!!!

[katiesue]

Here are a couple photos.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4468257769_307857b13c_m.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2740/4469041818_9e87ec80f5_m.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4468964214_693cafac72_m.jpg

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Go Madz Go!

[CoasterMatt]

I slept through the night! Woohoo!

[cirquelover]

Way to go Madz!!

Matt, so glad you got to sleep. I dream of the night I get to sleep all the way through ;) someday, hopefully!

[Prudence]

One of my USAJobs applications actually made to the hiring committee stage! It's not an interview, much less a job, but hey - at least it's progress.

[RStar]

Go Mad Z! I didn't even know anyone played polo anymore :rolleyes: It looks like fun!

Go Matt! May you have more of the same!

Go Pru! May the next one bring the offer you've been waiting for all these years!

I'm so tired, I'm shure I'll sleep like a baby! I finally got the chance to start on a big project in the back yard. It involved removing a rotting deck, building a small brick wall, and putting pavers down. It's about 2/3 done. But with my health issues this past year I'm so out of shape. And hitting 50 hasn't helped :rolleyes: ....

But it's so nice to get it going. It's a good kind of tired!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Theo is totally learning to talk. Sure, actual words are a long way off, but yesterday he was putting together 2 or 3 noises in a row, gesturing, and repeating the same sequence with clear intent (well, the intent wasn't clear, but the fact that there WAS intent was clear).

Of course, because it's so new we don't yet know what he means when he's trying to communicate, so he gets frustrated when we can't figure it out. But we keep trying to guess. I think our guesses are getting better, and his absolute joy when we get it right is making me tear up just thinking about it.

[Moonliner]

Theo is totally learning to talk. Sure, actual words are a long way off, but yesterday he was putting together 2 or 3 noises in a row, gesturing, and repeating the same sequence with clear intent (well, the intent wasn't clear, but the fact that there WAS intent was clear).

Of course, because it's so new we don't yet know what he means when he's trying to communicate, so he gets frustrated when we can't figure it out. But we keep trying to guess. I think our guesses are getting better, and his absolute joy when we get it right is making me tear up just thinking about it.

Sounds like your training is well under way. He'll have you both shaped up in no time.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Sounds like your training is well under way. He'll have you both shaped up in no time.
No doubt.

I also forgot the other breakthrough last night. CP was able to put him in his crib while still awake, and he lay there without complaint for a good half hour or more. He did eventually need a bit of time being held by Mom to fall completely asleep, but it was a big step in the right direction for him to not be upset about being left alone in the crib while still awake.

[Prudence]

Today I finished the online version of Squadron Officer School. Allegedly not many civilians make it through this optional training; we'll see if it has any affect on my workplace status. It was a not inconsiderable amount of work.

[Moonliner]

Today I finished the online version of Squadron Officer School. Allegedly not many civilians make it through this optional training; we'll see if it has any affect on my workplace status. It was a not inconsiderable amount of work.

It's hard to tell it online but I'm giving you a very crisp salute!

Very well done.

[Morrigoon]

As of last night/yesterday, I officially have health insurance!

[cirquelover]

That is a very good thing but don't go getting sick just because you can now;)

[Disneyphile]

I bought a little crochet kit and guidebook early this week and have taught myself stitches every night and am already picking up speed and coordination! I'm already making a couple different bags, both without patterns. It's so fun, and I'm loving it. :)

[Kevy Baby]

16 months ago I bought some stock in my company. The price was way down and I knew it would go back up.

I just sold it for double what I paid. I actually think it's going to continue to rise, but double was the benchmark I set, and a damned good return for 16 months, so I did the smart thing and quit while I'm ahead.Just curious - where is it today?

[Ghoulish Delight]

It went a few cents higher in the days immediately after I sold...then dropped to 10% below what I sold it for. It's hovered a little bit above that mark since. So short term, I was dead on right. I still expect long term improvement as we've been racking up design wins that will eventually pay off. But I'm more than happy with what I got out of that short term investment.

[Morrigoon]

I finished a sewing project I've been working on. Always a good feeling :)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Doin' a victory dance over here.

Today was a big day, the first time I've really spent a day with Theo without CP around.

No idea how it would go. Ever since I've gone back to work, he hasn't been so big on being comforted by Dad. Not that he is never happy when I'm home, he's happy most of the time. But when he does get to be out of sorts (did you know that babies cry?), he wants nothing to do with me. Mom or nothing. Doesn't help that he's been iffy at best on the bottle lately (definitely rather have him reject the bottle than the breast, but it's a little frustrating to not have any means of calming him down myself).

Long story short, I had a wonderful afternoon, he drank plenty of milk from the bottle, and, the bit I'm most impressed with myself for, I just successfully put him in his crib for a nap. Go me!

[Morrigoon]

Way to go new dad!

[Moonliner]

I went to post a rant in the "Totally Serious Vent Thread" but I had trouble finding it.

There has not been a post there in three days.

That made me happy.

So I came here instead.

:D

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Yay, Moonliner! :D

[Snowflake]

Tomorrow is my Friday! Yay! Then 5 days off, a staycation, TV off and the last of the book will be finished. Then it's off to the editor for the blue pencil and in May, it will be on sale! Hopefully I can squeeze in some laundry and housekeeping in those 5 days, too.

[Gemini Cricket]

Tomorrow is my Friday! Yay! Then 5 days off, a staycation, TV off and the last of the book will be finished. Then it's off to the editor for the blue pencil and in May, it will be on sale! Hopefully I can squeeze in some laundry and housekeeping in those 5 days, too.
Yay!
:snap:

[blueerica]

In Savannah, GA... the weather is gorgeous... ate a fantastic meal at Ruth's Chris with two of Jason's best-ever friends (meeting them for the first time)... And I have two more days to look forward to.

And did I mention the weather is gorgeous?

I must make the Southeast my home someday.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I'm enjoying my MOMs club outings. Just some time in a park with new people and kids running around...nice. Eventually Theo can join in the fun on the playground.

I may not seem this way to you guys, but getting to know new people is hard for me. I'll do it, but not without large amounts of cringing afterward at my own awkwardness. So far I'm doing pretty good and haven't been scared off. The ladies are very nice and welcoming.

Also, I may not be able to show up to things on time just yet but I'm working on it. :)

[BarTopDancer]

I must make the Southeast my home someday.

I've been saying that for almost a decade.

[Morrigoon]

My dad got his 6-month PET scan results yeasterday: Still cancer free!

So either his very aggressive cancer is beaten down so far that it can't be seen (in which case it'll be a long time coming back) or he just might possibly be in full remission!!!

[alphabassettgrrl]

That's great, Goonie!

[katiesue]

Maddie's got her insulin pump on and working. It just has salene in it right now to pratice but on Wednesday we start with the insulin. Yay no more shots. She still has to test and put on a new pod every 3 days but the 4 plus shots a day will be history. She's so happy.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Is the pump because of the severity of her diabetes, or to make it more responsive and easier to handle?

[katiesue]

She has Type 1 diabetes. It's genetic and her pancreas no longer produces insulin on it's own. So she has to take insulin for the rest of her life (unless they find a cure) or she'll die basically. So the pump does a couple of things - it constantly gives her a small amount of insulin to keep her level. Then when she eats she has to count carbs and take a set amount of insulin so that her body can absorb the carbs. Currently she does this with shots. She takes one before each meal and one at bedtime. Possibly more if her levels are high. So the pump also means not so many shots.

Most people have Type 2 diabetes which is a whole other ballgame. Type 2 can be controlled by diet and medications. Although some do go on insulin as well.

The other great thing is the pump is more discreet. At lunch at school or at a resturant or whatever she doesn't have to whip a needle out and give herself a shot before eating. Now she just tells the pump how many carbs she's eating and it delivers the insulin through the pod which is attached to her and is filled with insulin. It delivers it through a small cathater which it attaches to her once you put the pod on.

She still has to test her blood glucose as before, this is poking your finger and putting a small drop of blood into a meter which measures it. But less shots at least makes her happy. And it will also help keep her glucose levels more stationary which is also good.

Here's the website for the pump she's got - it has no tubing and is wireless which is extra cool OmniPod (http://www.myomnipod.com/)

[CoasterMatt]

I got to ride two of my favorite flat rides EVER today- and one of them was on such a kickass program, it nearly knocked Rose and I out! Even with a power outage stopping the middle of the ride, out of the thousands of carnival rides I've had, I can easily say it was in my top 5.

:D

[alphabassettgrrl]

I can see how the pump would be more convenient for her. I've got a friend who has one, but he's older. Glad she's getting things under control!

[Tref]

I've been saying that for almost a decade.

To the press?

[Disneyphile]

I'll have been living with my husband for 6 years as of May 5th. I've been thinking a lot about it lately and it makes me smile to think how much time has passed already. And, every morning, I smile when I wake up and see him next to me. My honey makes my heart sing, and I fall in love all over again every day. It's total serious happy love. :)

[Kevy Baby]

I know the feeling - I LOVE waking up next to him as well!

[Morrigoon]

I just got a wedding present! A cousin who couldn't make it to my wedding sent me these beautiful butterfly dishes by Lenox. IMMD

(of course it also reminded me that I'm WAY behind on my thank you notes...)

[Disneyphile]

(of course it also reminded me that I'm WAY behind on my thank you notes...)Don't worry. We're now over 3 years behind on ours. And, we custom ordered them too... just to sit in a box in the garage... :rolleyes: :blush:

But, we do remember who gave us what, and think of them every time we use or look at their gifts. :)

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Our new rescue kittens are making me very happy. Meet Greta and Mabel (http://www.flickr.com/photos/20276617@N00/sets/72157623979863658/).

[Not Afraid]

I LOVE Mabel's pattern, but I see Trouble in those eyes! Greta is also a cutie, but seems like the quieter one. But, who can tell from pictures.

[wendybeth]

Cute furbabies!!!! Bless you for helping them, LS.

[Moonliner]

Sure, there are the occasional severed fingers and skull fractures, but museum founder Bob Cassilly contends that it is as safe as it can be without being a bore. 'They [lawyers] are taking the fun out of life


ST. LOUIS—The City Museum here has a five-story jungle gym with two real-life jets kids can climb on. There's an enclosed "Monster Slide" that drops riders the length of three staircases, and a rooftop Ferris wheel from which visitors can glimpse the iconic Gateway Arch.


Pack me a bag, we're off to St. Louis! (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304159304575183463721620890.html?K EYWORDS=museum)

[CoasterMatt]

That museum is one of the greatest places on earth- I'd LOVE to recreate it on my own property someday (especially the puking pig)

[Moonliner]

That museum is one of the greatest places on earth- I'd LOVE to recreate it on my own property someday (especially the puking pig)

You've been? Photos?

[Morrigoon]

Started my new job today, so far so good :)

[JWBear]

Got my car back this evening! :)

[Gemini Cricket]

Got my car back this evening! :)
Yay!
:)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Regular Expressions, today you are my bitch.

[CoasterMatt]

I got to play with the headless corpse today! And my buddy Wolfman made a kid cry and run out of the building! YAY!!!

[Disneyphile]

I finished my first crochet project last night! It's a black headband with a cute white flower that I secured with a yellow button in the middle. :)

Now, I'm working on a bag. I'm learning some mad skills. ;)

[Kevy Baby]

I have a penis - I am very happy about that!

[Not Afraid]

I have a penis - I am very happy about that!

Was it missing for a while?

[Kevy Baby]

I lose track of it sometimes

[Moonliner]

I have a penis - I am very happy about that!

Who's is/was it?

[Kevy Baby]

Who's is/was it?Definitely not yours: one never knows where THAT'S been

[Snowflake]

The Valentino family have seen the preview and LOVE my book. :blush: :D

[katiesue]

Yay - Congratulations Snowflake!

[Not Afraid]

WOW! Super cool news, Snowflake!

[innerSpaceman]

That's SuPeR RAD!

[blueerica]

YAYY!!

[mousepod]

Great news! (Though I'm not surprised in the least)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Yay! (but what did they say about the cover? ;) )

[Snowflake]

Yay! (but what did they say about the cover? ;) )

Loved all of it and can't wait for it. :)

Thanks everyone, without the literal and virtual support of my LoT friends this would not have gotten done. The manuscript portion is being proofread and next goes through the fact checker and then to the final editor who will rip it to shreds. I've got a few pics to change up, but I'm in wait mode before inserting the final text and then the upload to blurb. At 3Gb, it's a mother of all book files!

[Kevy Baby]

So, does this mean you do or don't need me to clean up the rest of the files that my lazy butt never got around to? :blush:

[Snowflake]

So, does this mean you do or don't need me to clean up the rest of the files that my lazy butt never got around to? :blush:

Right-o, no more work needed.

Kevy, I know it's not been laziness, you have a life and you did a lot of work an effort on what you did accomplish. Heck that one photo took you loads of time and that ALONE was beyond fabulous. You gave me loads of your time for free and I can't repay that, same with CP, except in credit in the book. So phooey on that, no guilt, just gratefullness on my part! :snap:

[Strangler Lewis]

Congratulations!

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Congratulations!

Are these relatives of his brother and sister?

[Snowflake]

Congratulations!

Are these relatives of his brother and sister?

Yes.

Great Grandfather Alberto - RV's brother
Grandfather Jean - RV's nephew
Daughters of Jean - RV' Grand Niece
Daughter of Daughter of Jean (Great Grand Niece)

[Snowflake]

TGIF and it's payday! :D

[Morrigoon]

I've been looking at a couple patterns on a historically accurate patternmaker's website for absolutely ages. *drool*

Tonight, I finally ordered a couple :D

Still haven't bought the bustle petticoat pattern, gotta save something for the future, right?

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Where is the "Total Serious Bittersweet Thread"?

I'm very happy to announce that I've accepted a position at a very cool company that will allow me to expand my career into new directions (my new bosses and I discussed my interest in uniting all theatrical marketing platforms, like print/audio-visual/interactive... so my goal is to get as much experience with the poster and trailer departments so that I can do that efficiently.) I am excited and I feel so tremendously lucky to move in this new direction.

But the bitter part of this exciting news is that I love my team and I'm sad to leave them. It happened so quickly, and while I know it's the right decision, I'll really miss everyone at Jetset. Ah, well, every rose has its thorn, right?

[katiesue]

Congratulations!

[CoasterMatt]

Congratulations!

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Congratulations!

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Big congrats LSPE - well done!!

In happy news - Mindy is a-o-k after a minor surgery today. She's resting and doing well. Happy she's ok. :)

[Not Afraid]

Good job, H! Congratulations! It sounds exciting.

Yay for Mindy! Give her a gentle hug from me.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Major congrats to LSPE. :snap:

Glad to hear Min is ok.

BTW, Bornieo's avatar just made my morning. :)

[madmonkeygirl]

I get to go see Bon Jovi this time at New Meadowlands Stadium Giants Stadium July 9th awesome 5th row PIT VIP package including backstage tour and dinner can you tell i'm excited? 47 more days til i leave. :)

[CoasterMatt]

I'm totally happy with the love and support my friends, and yes, even my coworkers have offered me through these tough days and weeks.

Things are still not totally resolved, but I've had it made crystal clear to me just how much I mean to the company, and not the other way around.

[wendybeth]

I'm glad to see you posting in this thread, Matt- I've been keeping an eye on the LoT tonight to see how you are, and I'm happy that you know how much we all love and appreciate you! :-)

[alphabassettgrrl]

Matt, most companies are pretty cold-hearted these days. It's sad, really.

I'm glad you have good friends to stand behind you. We love you.

[CoasterMatt]

I'm posting from my spot on the couch in front of the Wall of Klipsch, listening to music at unacceptable levels. :D

[Snowflake]

I'm posting from my spot on the couch in front of the Wall of Klipsch, listening to music at unacceptable levels. :D

:snap:

Sounds great Matt!

[madmonkeygirl]

Well it's official Matt was terminated today. He's not aware i am posting here on the LOT but i figured i would since many of you have heard of his possible termination. Today it is official.

I am boycotting that company like the plague and asking everyone else to do so. Sorry they not only lost the best employee they ever had but they will loose out on money spent at that place as well. Shame really he worked there for 8 yrs plus years.

He'll be ok. We are NOT going to renew our season passes for Disneyland after August 2nd this year. Too much money and now that he's unemployed as of today we have bills that need paying that are more important than spending time at Disneyland. We'll try to fit in a few more visits in the park with friends of course but after July that's it for who knows how long.

But i know something better is awaiting him around the corner. It just has to be.

[Gn2Dlnd]

You know who needs Matt? Magic Mountain! Take your coasterthusiasm up to Valencia and explain to them why they need you!

[wendybeth]

Meh- the best part of our visit to Universal was Matt. I agree with Gn2- MM needs him!

[CoasterMatt]

I'm employed!

Now it's time to do the dance of joy! :D

I'm an employee of Local B-192, Interim Office Manager- it's going to be an interesting time as I'll be learning (as will the whole local) as we go.

[katiesue]

YAY MATT!!! So Happy for you!!!!!!

[BarTopDancer]

Awesome!!!!!

[innerSpaceman]

:snap: Yay! I do the happy dance with thee! :snap: :snap: :snap: :D :snap: :cheers:

[Ghoulish Delight]

Yay!!!!!!!!!

[Not Afraid]

YAY MATT!

[JWBear]

Congrats Matt!

[Kevy Baby]

Cool-a-mundo!

[Morrigoon]

Woot! That sounds like a great opportunity!

[€uroMeinke]

Congratulations Matt!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Wow Matt - WTG!

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Congratulations!

[Moonliner]

I'm employed!

Now it's time to do the dance of joy! :D

I'm an employee of Local B-192, Interim Office Manager- it's going to be an interesting time as I'll be learning (as will the whole local) as we go.

[Dr. Evil voice] Excellent [/Dr. Evil voice]


When do you start?

[blueerica]

Woohoo!

[Snowflake]

I'm employed!

Now it's time to do the dance of joy! :D

I'm an employee of Local B-192, Interim Office Manager- it's going to be an interesting time as I'll be learning (as will the whole local) as we go.

How fantastic! Yay Matt! :snap: :cheers:

[wendybeth]

Wow, Matt- that's great! :snap:

[CoasterMatt]

Thanks everybody, I've got the best wife, and the best friends anywhere.

Thanks so much for the kind words and support. :cheers:

[Deebs]

Really happy for you! :snap:

[Disneyphile]

Yay Matt! :D

[alphabassettgrrl]

Hurray!!!

[Prudence]

Yay Matt!

[cirquelover]

That's great news!!

[madmonkeygirl]

I am so happy for Matt. I knew he would find something more suited to his abilities. I just "kept the faith" and kept hearing my brother who passed away say "You'll see" when he told me that the theme park fired him...so this is a blessing in disguise. Life can get back to normal. :)

And i just booked my hotel room for my trip to New Jersey too. :) Counting down the days 4 more weeks til i fly out and 29 days til the concert. :) Each day i have to work is torture for me lol yes i am obsessed lol all i can think about lol

[Moonliner]

Wow!

I took the dogs out for a walk this evening. A warm pleasant breeze blowing , with overcast skies making it as dark as it gets around here. We went by the woods behind our house where there is a stand of giant old elm trees. The trees were covered with thousands upon thousands of lightning bugs. It was beautiful! Green flashes of happiness filling the night!

[Ghoulish Delight]

They'd make great targets for high powered handheld lasers.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I'm officially* faster than a bus.


*Not official


It being Friday, manager out of town, and with nothing so pressing that it couldn't wait until Monday, I decided to leave work early. I checked the bus schedule, hopped on my bike...and sat helplessly at a light while the bus pulled up to the stop and departed 3 minutes early (yeah, I was cutting it close).

The next bus wasn't scheduled for another 20 minutes, and catching it would have, thanks to missed transfers, gotten my home at essentially the same time as if I hadn't left work early. Bummer.

So I got on my bike and started pedaling, seeing if I could take advantage of that 20 minute gap, catch up to some cross-route.

Long story short...I ended up biking the full 9 miles home, in less total time than the trip would have taken had I caught that first bus. In the process, I actually caught up to and passed a bus on one route and kept pace with the express bus on that route (admittedly, it was the route directly through downtown Santa Ana at 5PM, but still).

I felt super-human!

I'm not quite ready to make it a regular event. It's still an hour long ride, and I was definitely fueled by some extra adrenaline that kicked in when I started passing buses, and I can't count and that same boost in the future. But, seeing as I can make the ride even easier by taking the Santa Ana river bike trail instead of Main St., I'm definitely going to start doing it at least once or twice a week. If that goes well I'll try it in the morning as well (we have a gym with showers at work).

I had no intention of this turning into a bike commute, but that was orders of magnitude easier than I ever thought it could be. Though now I'm REALLY wishing I hadn't been so dumb to have gotten rid of my old light-as-a-feather street bike just because the dreailleur broke.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Wait, I almost forgot to post the HAPPIEST part of this total serious happy story. I walked in the door and was greeted by the BIGGEST smiles and giggles from Theo. I just about died from joy.

[BarTopDancer]

Yay to both!

[DreadPirateRoberts]

:cheers:

[Gemini Cricket]

:)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Seeing Theo's reaction to GD coming home each day makes me totally seriously happy. It takes a little longer for baby to attach to daddy, and at this stage, it's easy to see how excited he is to see him. :)

[Kevy Baby]

I came home in a crappy mood and your story cheered me up a bit - thank you!

[alphabassettgrrl]

GD- when you bike to work, if you take it easy the last few minutes, it gives you a chance to cool down, and you're not so sweaty when you get there. Alternately, you can take it a little easier the whole way, so that you don't work up a sweat in the first place.

And yay for happy baby greeting!

[wendybeth]

I loved your post, GD- and now that I've met the little dude, I can totally envision his smile. Makes me smile, so thanks for sharing!

[cirquelover]

That's great GD. I remember when Zach was little and would just beam when his dad came home!

[Snowflake]

Friends, Rudy is finally finished. :)

Uploading the puppy to blurb overnight, pray for no unforeseen disasters. The book file is 2.8Gb

[Not Afraid]

Congratulations!!!!!!!

[blueerica]

Woohoo!!

[Kevy Baby]

Its about damned time



Congrats Donna; I know how much work and love you put into this.

[wendybeth]

Wtg, Donna!! We shall be purchasing, and will have to get you up here to sign it. :D

[Ghoulish Delight]

Yay yay yay!

[Not Afraid]

Now THIS is Totally Serious Happy News!!!! Way to GO, Donna!!!

[Disneyphile]

Woohoo, Snowflake! :D

In happy news for me, I just registered for SIGGRAPH - the computer graphics convention in LA next month. There's a job fair with big, big names too! I'm so excited! :D

[Not Afraid]

I'm both exhausted and happy after Patchwork. I have to say that Patchwork was one of the BEST Indie crafts events I've ever been to! I did really well and people loved my stuff! It was amazing. I can't wait to do it again!

[mousepod]

I'm both exhausted and happy after Patchwork. I have to say that Patchwork was one of the BEST Indie crafts events I've ever been to! I did really well and people loved my stuff! It was amazing. I can't wait to do it again!

Congratulations! And may I be among the large group to tell you I'm not surprised? You've found your calling!

[Snowflake]

I'm both exhausted and happy after Patchwork. I have to say that Patchwork was one of the BEST Indie crafts events I've ever been to! I did really well and people loved my stuff! It was amazing. I can't wait to do it again!

That's fantastic news! Yay! :cheers: :snap:

[Disneyphile]

I'm both exhausted and happy after Patchwork. I have to say that Patchwork was one of the BEST Indie crafts events I've ever been to! I did really well and people loved my stuff! It was amazing. I can't wait to do it again!Awesome! :snap: Your stuff is amazing, so I'm not surprised that you did well. :)

[alphabassettgrrl]

Huzzah!!!

[Ghoulish Delight]

!!

Taking the bike trail, I made it home to day in almost the exact same amount of time it usually takes me to drive home.

This is turning out so...freaking...great.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Awesome!

[madmonkeygirl]

9 more days and counting til i leave for New Jersey and Bon Jovi at Giants Stadium. I can NOT wait. I am counting down the days, hours and minutes now...lol not sure i will be able to sleep the night before i leave or the night i get there either...lol I know everyone is tired of me ranting about Bon Jovi but i can't help it.

[katiesue]

Have a blast MMG!

[CoasterMatt]

Only 9 more days! Woohoo!!

[Gemini Cricket]

I jumped through 3 sprinklers this morning at a park. It was fun. (Although, I got more wet than I was expecting. But it was still fun.)

[Disneyphile]

We won a $300 prize basket from one of the Quilt Run shops! (Well, Ken did anyway.) It's apparently stuffed with $150 worth of stuff, and comes with a $150 gift certificate! I'm so going tool shopping! :D

[Kevy Baby]

9 more days and counting til i leave for New Jersey and Bon Jovi at Giants Stadium. I can NOT wait. I am counting down the days, hours and minutes now...lol not sure i will be able to sleep the night before i leave or the night i get there either...lol I know everyone is tired of me ranting about Bon Jovi but i can't help it.

Only 9 more days! Woohoo!!You say that here, but over there (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?t=3518), it wasRose won't shut up about Bon Jovi...:evil:

[Alex]

I don't see those as being contradictory at all.

[innerSpaceman]

Exactly.

[Gemini Cricket]

I want some Tacquitos.

[JWBear]

We're having tacquitos tomorrow night! :D

[Kevy Baby]

I want some Tacquitos.

We're having tacquitos tomorrow night! :DWhat the heck is a tacquito? They're called taquitos people (no 'c')!!!



The first time Susan made taquitos, Grandma (from Mexico) had taught her how to make them, except not enough information was given about how much meat to start with. I made not one but TWO store trips to pick up more corn tortillas, wiping out the supply at both stores (you can let good meat go to waste, so the only solution was more tortillas for more taquitos).

I think she made about 500 taquitos that day.

[Gemini Cricket]

Hey, Kevy!

Tacquito
Tacquito
Tacquito!

:D

[Morrigoon]

So about half an hour ago, Alex got up (without saying anything about it), turned on the oven, prepped a cookie sheet, and BROUGHT ME A SPOONFUL OF COOKIE DOUGH without me asking for it.

How awesome was that?

[blueerica]

That's pretty awesome, I must say.

[Prudence]

Meet the newest members of the family!

Sputnik:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/ethelberga/Kittens-june2010013.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/ethelberga/Kittens-june2010007.jpg

and Yuri!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/ethelberga/Kittens-june2010008.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/ethelberga/Kittens-june2010016.jpg

[wolfy999]

Awwwww........fluffy cuteness!

[Prudence]

Cosmos is here! He's having naptime in a dark spot so I don't have a photo yet. (Black cat in black bookcase.) So, now the family is compled: Yuri, Sputnik (Niki for short), and Cosmos (Cosi for short).

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Did I miss the explanation for the adorable Russki names? Other than Boris' precedent, that is. (Seriously, they make great pet names.)

[BarTopDancer]

I love the kittehs! I wish they didn't hinder my ability to breathe so much :(

[Prudence]

We're just continuing the trend. This time with a space bent, given my current employment.

[Kevy Baby]

I love the kittehs! I wish they didn't hinder my ability to breathe so much :(Breathing is overrated.

We're just continuing the trend. This time with a space bent, given my current employment.Are you working in the space program?

[Ghoulish Delight]

We saw a movie, in a theater, like real human beings!

[Prudence]

Are you working in the space program?

Affirmative. Sadly.

[Tref]

Affirmative. Sadly.

I would think working for the space program would be a blast.


(Pic related)
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z1/Tref_foto/badum.jpg

[Snowflake]

OMG!

On Friday I am doing a telephone interview with a reporter from the LA Times.

This is in conjunction with the Academy screening coming up of Four Horsemen with Valentino. I may get a plug for the book in! :D

[alphabassettgrrl]

Fantastic!!! Of course you should plug the book!

[katiesue]

Congrats Snowflake!

[CoasterMatt]

Congratulations!! That is awesome! :cheers:

[Betty]

That IS awesome!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Congrats!

[blueerica]

woohoo!!

[Prudence]

Yuri is a total snuggle bug. I love having a snuggle bug kitten.

[Morrigoon]

That's fantastic, Snowflake!

[Mousey Girl]

I have a job!!! I start tomorrow. It is out in Lost Hills (45 mins away). But it is an actual job!!! It is a temp position, but at this point, beggars can't be choosers.

[BarTopDancer]

Yay Snowflake and Mousey!

[CoasterMatt]

Yay MG!

[innerSpaceman]

Congrats! Awesome news!!

[Snowflake]

Congrats MG! :cheers:

[Morrigoon]

Work is work, Congrats!