Hair today... gone tomorrow?

I did not cut my hair the entire time the Mr. was in Iraq.
Methotrexate has now taken two handfuls of hair.

I'm trying to decide if I should cut it into a sassy shape or continue to let it grow... decisions, decisions. I'm really glad our President isn't plagued with such quandries ;)

Dreams

Boomer has been sharing his dreams with us lately. He will wake in the morning and tell us all the things he dreamt about during the night. His dreams are quite detailed and splendid. I don't ever want to forget these moments... they are quite innocent and lovely.

My Journey down this RA road... so far

I have to say that I would have weeks of not feeling well but they never really had a clear name or meaning. Now, they are called "flares" and last night was truly a time where I felt on fire. I am on "fire" because my hands and feet are swollen and truly red and pained. I am on "fire" because I get angry at the RA. I get angry at myself for saying that I need a break.
I am heading into my third week of the methotrexate and this week was actually worse with the side effects than the first week. I can tell you that I will not be eating bananas for a while... ugh. I seem to survive my mornings with crackers and ginger ale. I am not a soda drinker by any means but this is getting me through the horrible bouts of stomach cramps and vomitting.
I am still grateful for having the "answer". It's more like a name and attack plan.
I have an amazing husband, family and friends.
Sometimes all you need to hear is... Gee... that REALLY sucks!

My new Mondays...

As of a week ago Friday, I have been diagnosed with RA. It was a huge shock to us... I had seen a rheumatologist before vacation and he ordered 22 blood tests and 32 xrays. We can say that he was very thorough. I figured he would come back with the diagnosis of psoriatic or osteo arthritis. I had already been diagnosed with osteoarthritis years ago. Not the case. It is RA.

I have RA.

My Mondays now consists of 7 pills. One in particular... I take 3 pills of the same medicine and it isn't a nice one. I have to say that after one week, though... I am climbing stairs with a quickness. So, my new Mondays consist of spacing out the pills and my new Tuesdays consist of vomitting... well... the last one did. Let's home tomorrow is not the case! Because I'm ready to have a GREAT week!

For my sweet neighbors... A hummus recipe ;)

This is the recipe I used for my favorite lowfat Hummus... I added crushed red pepper to taste! Thanks for the champagne and margaritas, Ladies. You're the best!!!
Enjoy!

Midwest Vacation

We had such a wonderful time on our vacation this Spring! I know a few things... I am so glad I cleaned the house before we left AND did laundry on vacation. Those things made coming home so much easier! It was so nice to just relax after having the Mr. gone for nearly 6 months. I am so glad we were able to reconnect and enjoy our family.

We're BAAACCCKKK!

That's right! We're home after seven lovely days on vacation! And... we are planning a Kentucky Derby Party ;).