Long time no post, I know I rock at blogging!!!

Where should I start......hmmm

I will just start off by apologizing to myself - I had a goal to post several times a week. Then, to whomever may read this blog I apologize for the lack of updates.

The 4th of July sucked.....I had to sleep from 8am-3:30pm, get dressed for work, and then spend 1.5 hours w/ my boys....and the party of people who were at our house for "our" July 4th cookout w. swimming and fireworks. It was the first Holiday I have ever missed spending w/ Blake. BUT I do have to work as people do not stop needing medical care....so off I went. I then proceeded to work overtime.....go by walley world to get groceries.....get home at 2pm Sunday afternoon. I was tired. And I have a sinus infection so sleeping was quite a challenge....then Blake got sick. We had a rough weekend - as you can tell.

Tuesday was good though. Blake and I joined my dad and sis to see Ice Age 2...dawn of the dinos....it was very cute. After the movie....Shay took Blake home (b/c he was still sick just a touch), and I went w/ Cindy and Jenny to have our bridesmaid dresses altered. It was nice to hang out w/ the girls and try on beautiful dresses....ahhhhh. Then we started talking about seeing our lil Blakey in a tux! How stinkin freakin cute is my son going to be in his tux???


Wednesday- or today I suppose....I went to my PCP for some ABs b/c I just can't kick my sinus infection. We hung out w/ the great grands for a while after that. Then, we visited my dad and gma.

After that we came home for mommy to tidy up things and for Mister B to eat.

So its been a decent day....everyone is feeling better or should start feeling better soooon.

Oh and Bobby is still here...LOL He is just busy at the gym (wink wink- yes he is getting hotter and hotter) and working. So, we had 30 mins of kid free time tonight before he had to go to sleep and we watched a very old DVRd episode of 90210...LMBO and we were both into it. Oh and we exchanged back rubs. Oh yes we are exciting people!

I am going crazy- join me want 'cha?

Slowly I have begun to find myself again = after these months of sickness/ job loss/ etc etc etc.

I went to the grocery store, cooked dinner, washed dishes, did laundry, and made dessert. This may not seem like alot to most of you. For me, this is huge. I have been so sick this year that these few chores are in fact huge accomplishments. And I am still alive LOL

I do have to go back to work tonight at 7 to start my weekend of work/sleep. I find that I really do love my schedule. It was rough at first....and I am still adjusting to it. However, it is great to have all week w/ Blake.

Before I can go in to work I have some things that I must get done. I have a paper (packet of papers) that HAS to be mailed today. I need to visit my mom and gma. The car is overdue for an oil change and tire rotation. It doesn't sound like a lot but its already 11 and I leave for work at 5:30.

I hope to have some interesting things to post sometime soon but my life has just been a crazy mess lately.

Have a great weekend everyone:)

Hospital Admission

Friday morning I was admitted into our local hospital due to puking and D .....it had been going on for 10 days. Dehydration was another enemy while I was sick. My mom called the GI doc's and we were instructed to go to the local ER.

We were taken back ASAP; 2 nurses were working on me....one undressing me and putting the hopital gown on. The other nurse was trying to get a IV in my hand- OUCH!!! She hit a nerve....I just about came off that table. I haven't cried over an IV ever~ they have just never hurt~ but I was crying like a baby that time.

They got a bag of fluids started and then injected phen. and Zofran and I finally calmed down. Here is what my diagnosis might be:

Endometriosis- yes I had Hysto but endo doesn't need organs to feed off of
IBS- most likely always had it but the recent surgeries "pissed it off" per the GI doc
Combo- this is the one I hink is most lkley

********** I am going to stay on the anti_nausea meds and immodium*******************

june 2nd I will have an Endoscopy.For now, my fingers are crossed and I have lots of prayers that the GI doc will find the source of all his.

OK- nuff of that:)

It's 1:30am and I am on here.....sleeping is a challenge right now. Tylenol PM has been my best friend...now though it doesn't keep me alseep.

This is sort of a ramble instead of a post but I am just sooooo good at rambling.

~~ if anyone has any expeirence w/ this or has a guess on what is going on w/ me leave me a comment~~~

Alrighty, I am going to take a

All Nighter!

I am 27 years old and pulled my first all nighter Friday night.......at work. Oh yeah, I am wild:)

Of course I am not counting the all night baby days.....b/c at least then I did get to sneak in an hour here or there. But Friday night I was up until 9am. It was not that hard.

We have 36 beds on my unit. We had all filled but 2. Well, the Emergency Dept called and said they had 2 traumas that we were getting due to the Trauma Floor was booked up. This is where your second wind of energy kicks in and its awesome. I loved the excitment and they chaos....it was great.

I have wonderful nurses that are so sweet to help me and teach me new things. I feel blessed that I was given this job.

Now on to why I am not at work now- I technically should be leaving the floor right now....not home posting on my blog. So can you guess what happened????

Puking.....yes you read that right. I woke up Saturday at 2pm.....felt ok. Then all of a sudden - things went down hill....fast. I had tummy issues.....and puking going on. So since I have not been to my post op yet I decided it was best to call the doc on call. One of the sweetest midwives called back. She called in some Phenergren (sp?) supp. for me- TMI TMI TMI....but since I could not keep anything "in" or "down" I had to use the supp in an aleterniative place....ladies I am sure you know what I am speaking of. So, after about an hour and a half I was finally able to keep Sprite down. Then some toast. I am about to eat some soup.....fingers crossed. I used the supp etc so I feel like I should be ok to try the soup.

I called the nurse manager yesterday and she said for me to def not bring this virus to the floor. So my first weekend I had to miss work. Story of my life. That goodness I have very understanding coworkers.

I have not threw up so far this morning- knock on wood. But due to my recent surgery I have strict instructions to stay in bed for at least 24 hours....and they do not want me to go to work until its been 3 days since my last stomach episode- BUT I am pretty sure I am going back to work tonight= if I am feeling better. Afterall, after tonight I am not back on the floor until Friday night.

Sorry for such a long boring post- but hey it is Bostic Basics- and unfortunately this is our life:)

My first "night" of work

Sick of my work posts??? I know I am but alas, it is what is going on with me right now. I am THAT exciting.

Ok, I have asked around for tips on when to sleep, how long to sleep, tricks to staying awake....then making myself go to sleep. Here is the plan:


Stayed up as late as I could last night= which was stupid b/c of course I fell asleep earlier than normal....grrr.

Take Blake to the great grands around 12:30 or 1:00 and then come home and nap.

I sure hope this does the trick. I am going to take Sundrop w/ me. I don't drink coffee so this soda will have to be my caffiene in a cup.

I don't have any idea how I will feel when I get home tomorrow morning. So, no plans on sleeping after work. I will just see how I feel and go from there.


Blake knows I will be working tonight- but daddy will be home w/ him. Then mommy, will be home in the morning. He is cool with it- for now:) Bobby is going to have his hands full tonight- hahhahahhahahhahhahaa should be interesting...

I will update either tonight from work (I am told to bring a book etc) or tomorrow after I sleep.

New Job

Friday was my first day at my NEW JOB!!!! I love it.....well I guess we all love our jobs the first couple days lol

My job duties are:

answer the call bells from the patient's rooms
coordinate getting those needs meet (paging the nurse and alerting her to the patient's needs)
keying in all doctor's and nurses orders (ordering tests, labs, consults, xrays etc)
answering the nurse station phone (usually its family calling to check on the patients)

That is pretty much what I do. I work on the neurosurgical floor for a major hospital about 30 minutes away from my house. My shift is weekend graves.....yep I work Fri- Sun 7p-7a. I accepted this shift b/c Blake starts kindergarten and I want to be able to attend field trips and do room mom stuff.

I also love being apart of this team.....our nurses, docs, techs are all great. Sarcastic but loving- just like my family.

Wednesday I have to work 7a-7p for one more day of training on the floor ....then Friday I start my schedule.

Wish me luck!!!!!

My Mother's Day

I have been a naughty blogger~ please forgive my absence.

My sweet boys did a great job on my Mother's Day gifts. Bobby picked out the card- it was very cute and he drew on it to personalize it. The card had 2 bears and he drew hair on them and his shirt read "I love UNC" and Blake's bear's shirt read " I love Bugs!" - LMBO how true....how true. Then he wrote how much I was loved.....and how strong I was the previous week*. I also got a dozen roses- ranging from white- blush pink- dark pink- to red. BEAUTIFUL!!!!

We spent the day at the great grands house, where we had BBQ and rice krispy treats. My mom also got a quick visit from us.


Such a PERFECT day~ thanky you my sweet sweet boys:)



* I had a VERY rough week prior to Mother's Day weekend....here is what that week consisted of....Thursday- 3 doc appts...2 pre-ops and 1 specialist.....Friday- dentist appt- root canal.....Monday- 2 job interviews (offered both jobs w/ in the hour of my interviews).......Tuesday- surgery.....Wednesday and Thursday- unit sec. training (for new job).......Friday.....worked first day on the floor (I work in the nurses station at a major hospital).... THIS is why Bobby put he was so proud of how strong I was. I must say I agree- I ROCKED that week huh???

Hard time sleeping!

I finally got to go to sleep at 10:30ish.....and now at 1:00ish I am awake again. I am 72 hrs past surgery= horrible horrible shoulder/back/neck pain going on....which I am sure is due to the gas they used or the position they had me in. Hurts so bad= I am using the heating pad and it may have helped a bit.

Started my new job....love it. I am soooo tired right now and will give more details in another post tomorrow. (or later today I suppose)

Just wanted to document the lack of sleep- since it will be an issue in the future, as I will be working nights for the first time ever.....yeah its gonna suck getting used to this.

My new job~ and post-op report.

Post-op report: I am doing very good. I have attended my unit sec. orientation classes and I report on the floor tomorrow at 6:45am. The day time unit sec. will train me. Still not sure on what my schedule will be like for the next couple of weeks but I do know my dress code.

Warning~ do not get jealous of me~ I HAVE to wear this:

White top~ polo or blouse
Black bottom ~ scrub like or dress pants.
Shoes~ all black or all white.
Teal lab coat.

Yeah, so my colors every day are black, white, and teal. We'll see what I can do w/ this. As long as we can wear comfortable shoes I will be ok.

Tomorrow, if I am not too exhausted, I will fill you all in on the details.

Off to bed....

Surgery Time..............

Tomorrow is surgery day for me -yay!! This is the surgery that could possibly - fix it all. We shall see. The plan is to be at the hospital @ 10:30am for a 1:00pm surgery. It will be outpatient - should last 30 minutes to an hour. Dr. P is searching for scar tissue on the bowel and/ or bladder.



I don't think I will be too absent from here....as I will have to rest for about a week.



Oh oh....I forgot the most exciting news of the day....I got a job. I have been an employee of my company but out on short term leave - during this leave I had to find another position to fill or I would be terminated. As luck would have it I interviewed for 2 positions today and got offers on both of them. Out of cubicle world- ah...such a wonderful feeling. My new position is unit sec. for neuro/surg. The downfall is my schedule stinks= until I can get adjusted to it....I will work 7p-7a Fri, Sat, and Sun....but i will have off thru the week to be a room mom or something for Blake's class.



I will hopefully post an update tomorrow eveing IF I am not too groggy.

Short update ....

I had two interviews today. They were both part clinical and part clerical....I am ready to try something different. Cubical world gets old FAST.

That is all for now- I have a migraine and need to rest.

** tomorrow is surgery day- send praers and vibes my way tomorrow**


Have a great Monday:)

Updates

Where to begin a post of random updates....hmmm I know! Let's start w/ me...

I had 3 appts yesterday. The frist appt was a pre-op w/ my OB/GYN for my surgery on Tuesday 5/5....then I went to the hospital to pre=register and have my pre-op bloodwork etc done. Finally, I went to my appt w/ the specialist.

Here is the best news I have heard since I was diagnosed w/ Endo.....the spine doc can do a nerve block type procedure for the pelvic region. She said she has been very successful and it last AT LEAST a year. I could cry just thinking that I could be pain free/ nausea/vomit free for an entire year.

The LAP is still needed to make sure there is nothing left to be surgically removed or taken care of....then I see the spec doc in one month IF I still need to.

Oh and just for icing on the cake- I have a work in dentist appt at 7am today. Orajel has been my life saver for 2 days. I NEVER knew it actually worked...hunh- so for future reference peeps- if you have tooth pain....orajel rocks.

Monday- I have an interview for a job ~~gasp~~ at C.M.C main- post surgery recovery.....but it will be 3rd shift Fri., Sat., and Sun (7am-9pm). IF I can adjust to this schedule it will be awesome b/c Blake will start Kindergarten and I can take him to school, sleep, and pick him up. Also, I can be room mom!!!!! I have always wanted to be a room mom!!!

Sorry if this is all random and boring but it is my life.....welcome.

Pictures!!!

I have slept for over 6 straight hours.....I am not used to this......it's so nice. Except one little tiny issue- its 5am. What a great time to update the blog though......

I'm still learning how to add pix etc....so here is a run down of what they are.

Blake practicing his quaterback skills w/ his daddy.

Catepillars.....they are everywhere and Blake loves to count and watch each and every one. So dedicated the lil man is.

Pink bush- since I have been doing the SAHM gig we have had a lot more time on our hands.....and while we were looking for bugs we noticed this beautiful bush.

I am going to include some pictures from our last cabin trip too. We visit the cabin at least three or four times a year. Fishing, reading, shopping, hanging out in the "cuzzi" (as Blake calls it). We love the cabin. Our friends Jamie and Jenny go w/ us.

Why does my child hate sleep?

Blake used to be in bed and asleep by 9:00. Well, since my surgery and me not working, I have been very relaxed w/ his bedtime. So, its my fault I am dealing w/ his sleep issues.

Bobby and I decided last week we had to get him back on track. He will be starting kindergarten in a few months and can not go to school on little sleep. Plus, I am not getting enough sleep either. I can't sleep until I know Blake is asleep. Sometimes, I am too wired to fall asleep- I mean I have to force myself to stay awake until midnight and then bam....time to sleep. My body just doesn' work like that.

So, we broke out the best parenting tool - bribery. We told Blake when he can fall asleep in his bed and stay in his bed- he will be allowed to buy a video game. He was syked....but couldn't do it tonight.

I am hoping to fall asleep sooner rather than later.

Oh, Shay is supposed to come for a visit tomorrow--- we are excited. I hope we can do something fun while she is here.

*** I have some pictures to share- I will try to do that tomorrow***

Happy Monday!

Well, today is the start of another week. 2009 is flying by us. We are going to have another family day.

Yesterday, we watched TV and played around all day. We also went on an ice cream run. I use the words ice cream but really we got italian ice, frozen yogurt etc. I am lactose intolerant and Bobby is on a diet....well not really a diet but he doesn't eat alot of junk food. It was a nice trip none the less.

Its foggy/rainy/cool outside today so we are staying in. The boys are watching River Monsters. I declined the invitaion.....its not my thing.

I hope to post some pictures soon of Blake. He also took some pictures he wants on the "puter" - we'll see...I have to approve them first:)

Not an exciting post- but its an update~ we are just boreing people right now.

Where has Brooke been?

I have been home, watching alot of mindlessly TV.....


My symptoms have flared and I have had no energy. No energy to blog, email very much, talk on the phone, do chores around the house, or run any errands. I am useless right now. BUT I hope to be back on my feet very soon.

In fact, today I am doing laundry. I know it sounds minimal but it is taking every ounce of energy I have.

Blake is doing great. He is content on building jets and tanks w/ his blocks and either watching cartoons or the Discovery Channel. Bobby was home all day yesterday and that was nice.....he is back to work today though. He has to work tomorrow too. Hopefully not all day though.

Its beautiful outside and I hope we get Blake out so he can enjoy it. He could use a few runs around the house.....pent up 4 year old energy is not healthy for anyone:)

Me and my issue.....

I have avoided this topic for long enough. I avoided it because I didn't want to bitch and moan w/ out an (hopefully) ending insight. And just 5 minutes ago, I got what we are praying is- the ending surgery.

So here is the deal. I have had endometriosis since I was 17 or 18- I can't remember the exact age I was diagnosed at. I have had 2 Laps to burn the Endo and their horrid ahesions. In 2007 I was taken into surgery to remove an 11 (cm or mm) cyst. I came out of surgery w/ only my right ovary and tube left....apparently the cyst was actually a tumor. Thank God it was benign. Then Jan. 09, I had a much needed but not wanted hysterectomy. That surgery was supposed to fix it all. I traded in my chance of having another child or sibling for Blake for what I thought and hoped was relief. Not so much. I really am disappointed to say it didn't work. I have been in pain ever since. I read the message boards that threatened me w/ this ending. They mentioned that hystos were not the cure.....blah blah blah. But I HOPED and prayed it would be for me....and my family.

You see, its not just me that suffers. My son and husband suffer too. Why? because I can't be the best me b/c I feel awful alot. Too much.

So, after much discussion I decided I wanted to go back under the knife....maybe there is still some scar tissue or adhesions that are reeking havoc in there. Maybe just maybe my doc will find the source for all this pain.....pain that makes sleep seem like heaven...pain that brings tears to my eyes......and a sadness to my life that I am done with.

I don't have a date or time yet....but I do have the hope again. So if you are the praying type- pray this works. If not- healing vibes will do just fine.

I promise my next post wil not be so depressing.

Wanna see some pix???

I hope to post some pictures for whoever will see this blog....but more than that for myself in the future to refer back too.

This past weekend was Easter. We had a great weekend. Blake loved all his goodies from the Easter Bunny and really enjoyed decorating eggs and doing the egg hunts either by himself or w/ his cousins.

I am ok. I haven't really gotten into my issue yet. Maybe tonight I will post about it.

My sister registered for her Grad School classes- yay one step further:)

Now I will try to add the pix. I DID IT!!!! So, the pix are before the post but that's ok. These lil peeps are mine:) Blake is the boy- my 4.5 year old.....Shay is the girl- my 22.5 year old (sister) and then the first pic is of Blake's goodies from the Easter Bunny.

Enjoy!

Oh and comment!!!

Camping out w/ the boy:)

Tonight Blake and I decided we are going to camp out in the living room. I put up his tent, got out the sleeping bag, threw in a few pillows...and viola...camp out!!! I will be sleeping on the couch though. What brought on this camp out? I am not sure.....we have some T Storms going on right now = so I imagine Blake thought sleeping w/ me in the living room made sense??!?!?! who knews= he is four and is willing to go to sleep....I will not question this. LOL


*****Side Note- but important to me*****
Our friends Jamie and Jenny are getting married this summer. Tonight, all of the bridesmaids got together w/ Jenny to get our measurements done for our dresses. We also got a great look at Jenny in her AMAZING dress. Its beautiful. Next, we have bridal shower planning and bachelorette party planning. So much fun is ahead for us. She is soooo excited = they have been dating for over 6 years and he is my husband's best friend....so they have a bachelor party to plan. I just know they are dreading that.....yeah right!!!

Sorry for my inconsistent posts....but its like me...scatterbrained:) nite nite all!!!

I need sleep.

I'm not going to get into this too much right now= as it will be a long post when I do give the entire back story= but I visited our local Emergency Room yesterday early morning= around 1am.....for severe pelvic pain. I was given morphine ~ twice~ and a liquid laxative to drink= sorry if TMI. So, I took it easy yesterday= I did modified bed rest.....only got off the couch to get food or use the bathroom.

Well, the pain is back. I have pain killers- not helping. Took hot bath= not helpful. I am using my heating paid- minimal relief.

So, at this point I have gotten only a few hours sleep- its 3:30am and I first went to sleep at 11. I have been up once before now.

I just needed to complain for a bit= and you are welcome....I know how thankful you all are to read my whiny whiny post.


** tomorrow I will give my back story on my medical issue and I hope to post those pix I mentioned in the first post**

..........back to bed to attempt to get some sleep before my full of energy child wakes up for the day.

To Shave or not to Shave?????

No, I am not talking about my legs. Blake and I have an appt w/ my hair dresser today and I have mixed feelings about Blake's hair style. I LOVE the new shaggy/long/funky hair on boys. Everyone HATES it in my family. They say the shorter the better. So, I am not sure which way I will go. I love having his hair spiked just a bit/ messy in the front w/ pomade. I'll update on what I decided later on.


My hair is also in question. It's rather long right now....well past my shoulders. I may just get it trimmed, thined out, and layered around my face. OR I could be daring a do a cute bob. But I have such thick hair; that it may turn out looking like a mushroom top.

Sorry today's post sux but it is what it is....


Oh I never commented on American Idol....it was actually pretty dang good. LOVE. ADAM. LAMBERT.

I Kicked Ass Today!!!!

Yup, that is correct. Brooke. Kicked. Ass. I am sure you are wondering, whose, where, and with what?

I kicked my own ass, at the gym, using the treadmill.

Let's start off with some truth here. Working out is not a normal thing for me. Never has been. I was (yes, WAS) the girl who could eat whatever / whenever and not even bat an eye when it was time for the bikini. I was always looking good. Oh how I miss those days. So what changed? Damned if I know? I do have some ideas....

Marriage- I was married in 2001....still hot and not having to work out or watch what I ate. Good times....good times.

The Boy- 2004 brought me the most precious gift I have and will ever receive....Blake.

IF treatment- I think this is the most likely of the choices b/c when Blake was one...I was back down to my pre-preggers weight. Then I dreamed of TTC#2.....which brought IF and all the fun hormones that go along with it.

Ramble over.....

American Idol is about to start and we watch it as a family- so I will sign off for now and most likely be back on to either bitch about how lame it was or to rave about how great it was.

Go Heels!!!! UNC Tarheels are the NCAA Champs!!

This post is in honor of my husband. He is on cloud 9. Not only did the Tarheels win the tournament but they broke a record in the first half.

Blake and I slept thru it. Blake was playing in the playroom at my inlaw's house.....where we watched the game. I went in there to hang w/ him until the 2nd half and was politely asked to leave. Why?? Apparently, I was blocking his rockets from landing on the different planets (legos- were the rockets; the bed was the different planets).

So, I just went into the other room and vegged out. Next thing I know its midnight and the Tarheels won.


OK...laptop is flashing low battery....will post again tomorrow.

NCAA Tournament-

Bobby is a huge fan of UNC Tarheels.....we watch EVERY SINGLE GAME. So of course tonight's game is bigger than the Superbowl to him. He even napped to make sure he would be able to stay up late tonight to watch the entire game.

That is kinda sad huh? A 28 year old having to nap so he can stay up late to watch a basketball game. Oh well, we're old. I mean, who am I to judge? I napped during the Final Four games on Sunday.

So tonight is a big night in the Bostic household. And tomorrow won't be pretty if we don't have a Tarheel Victory.

PS I am having some trouble w/ my ticker....for Blake's age.....why is it so big? How does one fix this problem????


PSS Tomorrow I will be sharing random pictures of the crew.....prepare yourselves.

Post # 1........

This blog is for me. I want to use it as a scrapbook of the events in my life. I tried to actually scrapbook- I am up to my baby shower- Blake (my son) - is now 4 1/2 years old....so that went well right? Oh, and I also tried a really cute baby website.....I didn't touch it for over a year.

Well......here's to hoping this blog doesn't end after just this post.


Introduction to the characters in my life:

Me (27)- well, hmmm I'm perfect that is all you need to know

Bobby (28)- he THINKS he is perfect but that can't be b/c that title is taken...so he is just the hubby.

Blake (4 1/2)- ahhh the sweetest most cherished little boy in the world.....our one and only child....he has red hair (no, we don't know where he got it from) but red hair, amber eyes, and a complete charmer.

Shay- just accepted into Grad School - 22- typical know it all - oh and she is my sister but I refer to her as my daughter b/c I sorta kinda raised her.

Ok so that's the main crew.

Warning- sometimes I think I am funny- really I'm in denial and not so funny. Also, I am a mother hen type- always the one w/ reason and some consider me a prude.....whateves....I am not a prude...really I'm not.... I swear. AND I will promise pictures that usually never get uploaded/downloaded from my camera.

Test Post

Hi- starting new blog- this is just the test post.