Wow – thank you for all of your generosity in my idea to donate newer DVD’s to the pediatric ward at the hospital Tony’s staying at! You are smarter cookies than me too – a few of you are buying DVDs off of Amazon.com and shipping them to me, and other sent me money via paypal. So far it looks like I will be able to donate a minimum of 16 DVDs and I could not be more excited about that. I think that’s just what keeps me going. When something goes wrong, I try to figure out how to put a positive spin on it and it kind of makes everything okay!
Tony update: The liver scan came back negative. Turns out the routine medications he takes can alter numbers on blood tests. So now we just have to wait for the blood thinners to get out of his body and wait for the magic number before they can do the surgery to remove the polyps. This usually takes a few days at a minimum, and sadly he’s realized that he’ll be in the hospital during the first round of football playoffs. 
While I was getting ready to go to the hospital before work, I had a jones for oatmeal. Um, maybe because now that the snow had been dumped on us, mother nature thought it would be fun to follow that up with arctic air. Lovely! Check out Monday – our HIGH is going to be –11!
When I left the house yesterday, you can see how much snow we got – probably close to 12 inches? (That’s what she said!). Um, that doesn’t look like BBQ weather to me!
I hung out with Tony for about 40 minutes before heading to work. My boss had a brief due and my other boss does billing at the beginning of the month and I felt I needed to be there for that. Well, turns out my boss got an extension on the brief and my other boss didn’t come in until 3:30 – so it wasn’t too bad of a work day and I got a lot of little things done. It has something to do with the new year that I suddenly get the urge to organize!
I had oatmeal with apples and at the hospital I picked up two hard boiled eggs. Usually oatmeal spikes my blood sugar a lot, so I thought I gave myself enough insulin so that my blood sugar wouldn’t go crazy high, but high enough that I could work out at lunch. Nope. A couple hours later my blood sugar was 62. So I ate an orange my PIL sent me from Florida. Even though it looks like a grapefruit!
My blood sugar was only up to 102, so no workout. I still haven’t gone grocery shopping, but decided to kick up Tony’s leftover noodle dish from when I picked up Chinese the other day. Just added a cup of steamed broccoli to a cup of his noodle dish, and of course, had to add more sriracha – it was pretty bland before that.
Tony thought I could order off the hospital menu, but it turns out it’s for patients only. I was going to get a Subway sandwich, but I stood there for 5 minutes and no one was there to wait on me. So I went to the cafeteria and got stuff from the salad bar. The only protein on there was tuna (and yes, Marianne, you are correct that the egg is protein too – check out her recipe for bacon pancakes with caramelized apples – yum!!!!)
I ended up getting two small chicken fingers and sliced that up over the top. It wasn’t too bad! But I have to say, cafeteria food at the hospital is typically NOT the healthiest. They had a panini by the hot station that I almost got – until I read that HALF of one was 550 calories, and 25 grams of fat?!
I hung out with Tony for a few hours. I lay next to him in bed and I always have a calming effect on Tony. He almost always falls asleep soon after I arrive because he’s comfortable just knowing I am there. Which is why he didn’t mind me watching two hours of The Taste last night!
I got home around 9:30 to an empty house. As I was checking email and Facebook, I realized that I’ve never lived alone. I went from my parents house, to college roommates, to living with my sister, to moving back with my parents when Hannah was born, to living in a two flat with my sister and BIL, and then marrying Tony and living with him. In the past when Tony was in the hospital, or traveling for business, Hannah was here. So it’s a bit creepy to be in the house by myself. Suddenly I am hearing noises that I am sure have always been here, but just never noticed. And while it drives me crazy sometimes when Tony comes to bed and turns on the t.v., I’ve found myself keeping the t.v. on in the background these last two nights – makes me feel like he’s in the room with me.
I have the day off of work today. I have my annual eye doctor appointment at 8:00 a.m., and then will head to the hospital. I am going to bring some balance bars and fruit. Last night as we were lying in bed sure enough I checked my blood sugar and it was 50. I didn’t have ONE THING to eat – shame on me. No glucose tabs, bars – nothing. I went to the nurses station and she gave me a container of orange juice, and that did the trick.
Hooray for a short work week – hope your Friday isn’t too bad. And if you’d like to donate newer kids DVDs to the pediatric ward – just shoot me an email at mybizzykitchen@gmail.com. THANK YOU so much for your generosity! I love that some of you are taking your kids shopping with you – what a great life lesson to learn when you are young to pay it forward! Make it a great day!
Thinking of you and Tony. Sending happy rainbow filled thoughts your guy’s way. 🙂 *hugs*
Am watching “The Taste” right now. I’m so glad they got rid of that douchenozzle, Malarkey, from last year. This year’s judge panel seems to be a more united team.
I’ve never lived alone either, though I was close and actually looking at apartments. But ended up moving in with Dennis. But I had to get used to being at home alone b/c Dennis and I have almost always had different schedules. I remember at first I would get scared of noises and sometimes would have to leave the lights on so I could fall asleep. I SO want to help with the DVD’s but am not sure I can. If I’m able to, I need your address ( I lost my address book) and what email address your paypal account is linked to in case I do it that way.
Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers! You are such a strong woman Biz! *Hugs*
It just completely amazes me how horrible the food is for patients and staff at hospitals. This is supposed to be a place that nurtures health! It’s ridiculous.
Sorry that Tony has to be in the hospital for wildcard weekend. Hope things get righted around quickly for him.
I had to really think about it, but I’ve only lived alone for about 4 months! I grew up in my parent’s home, then moved to a college dormitory where I had a roommate, and because I was pregnant at the time, I transferred into the “mom dorms” over Christmas break (my undergrad college has a program for single moms to live on campus while going to school). So, I lived alone in my dorm room for a grand total of four months before my son was born in April. I’ve lived with him (and later MAK) ever since. Wow…
I don’t usually get bossy on blog comments, but you need to eat, woman! Your blood sugar will thank me later… 😉
Well, I’m sure this is going to be a challenge for you but somehow you amaze us all and juggle it. Please don’t forget to take some time for Biz too.
When I leave my house each morning, everything is straightened up and put away. If I come home and find things strewn about, I fantasize about living alone LOL!
Take care of yourself!!! Between 2 jobs, your blog, working out and spending time at the hospital you have to make sure that you don’t let yourself get totally worn out. Glad you planned snacks for today.
It is rare for me to be home alone now – a couple of times Chris and the boys have taken a weekend trip and I sort-of enjoy those couple of days but am always happy when they come home!
Thinking about you and Tony! I would LOVE to peruse my DVD stash and see if any are kid-friendly…what a nice thought, Biz!!! 🙂
You are a wonderful wife to Tony – I’m sure he appreciates all of your support. Glad you had today off – hope you guys get good news soon!!
Aww, poor Tony. That’s no fun to be stuck there. 🙁 I’m glad to hear you have a calming effect on him.
I understand about the living alone. While I’ve lived alone plenty as an adult, my wife has never lived alone either. She gets stressed out if I’m ever away for a night without her and leaves all the lights and TVs on.
Hospital food is the absolute worst both for the patients, staff and visitors. I just don’t understand it. My unit has a patient kitchen that is stocked with graham crackers, saltines, ice cream cups, sherbet, popsicles, jello, custard, milk, juice, Sanka packets, decaf tea, peanut butter and jelly. The only thing that could be considered somewhat healthy are the shoddy bananas, oranges and red delicious apples (yuck!). I do the ordering for the kitchen each night and I routinely order 200 packets of graham crackers, 50 packets of peanut butter and 2 boxes of ice cream for a 20 bed unit! I cringe every night. The snack of choice for many patients is vanilla ice cream with crushed up graham crackers and peanut butter. It is not uncommon for a patient to gain weight during a routine stay on the unit. This is shameful. I have tried to suggest we offer a different selection of snacks, but it falls upon deaf ears.
I have dreams of showing up some night with my Vitamix and making everyone spinach smoothies when they wake up!
I’m so glad Tony has a private room so you can relax there with him. I’m thinking of you both and continuing to send prayers. DVDs coming soon!!
Awh, that is so sweet that you can lie next to him & calm him down. Shows just how close you two are. 🙂
I swear you could make dog food look wonderful! lol Now I want a chicken finger salad….or Chinese…or both! 😀
Stay safe & warm!!
I love your positive attitude. I’ll admit that I’m a “glass half empty” gal a lot of the time. I’m not sure if that is my nature or a learned thing. Here’s hoping that Tony will be out of the hospital soon and you guys can start enjoying the New Year.
Keeping yall in my thoughts. Glad youre getting lots of $$ for dvds!! Take care of yourself today
Hang in there and don’t lose your sense of humor!
Does the hospital have gaming systems too? While cleaning over the holidays I found some games that have never been opened. I also have some movies I can send.
When are you weighing in again!?? Looking great! =)
I’ve never lived alone either! ( and don’t want to!) Hope Tonys magic numbers come up very soon, will be thinking about you! 🙂
So Tony’s stay in the hospital might take a while? Can you manage everything now: wanting to be by his side and handling 2 jobs?
Like you I have never lived alone either. I went straight from my parents home to living with R. At first I was a bit afraid when I was alone for a weekend but now I love it as long as it doesn’t happen too often.