Update

So over the last 2 months, I have lost 21 lbs. While I was looking to lose some weight, this was not the way I wanted to do it. I have been on steriod medications, anti-spasmatics, anti-nausea, and pain meds. I still can't wear normal pants, but the pain is a little better today. The colonoscopy showed I do still have Crohn's disease (no joke), but it's not severe enough to be causing the symptoms I am having. So the next test will be a camera swallow. I've had it down before, it's kinda weird. It's the size of a really big multi-vitamin and has a light that blinks on every few minutes to take a photo inside. It's kind of a cool little thing. You wear a belt with a transmitter and they download the pics after it passes through.

I'm working with another doctor thanks to one of my besties Natalie:

(This was so long ago, but I LOVE IT)

She's a fellow Crohn's sufferer and had great success with the approach from Dr. Lawrence. So for the next 2 weeks, I am flooding the body with good bacteria, enzymes, and gluten-free diet (I was supposed to do dairy and gluten-free, but I can't do it... I need my dairy). I've made it 2 days so far... lol... Not noticing a difference yet, but hopefully soon....Anyway, that's the update on my health.

In other news, my birthday is on Tuesday. Last year of my 20's... Maybe it's cuz I've been so sick, but I'm not excited about it like I usually am. I mean, I'm not depressed either... just don't really care... Maybe it's the promise of gluten-free cake that makes it sound less than fun...lol

Crohn's Update

Back on the prednisone, a longer dose than before. So I'll probably puff up this time. I think I need to invest in maternity clothes until this all subsides. As if the nausea, vomiting, and other stuff wasn't enough, time to get fat... No one have a wedding or other special event requiring life-long treasured photos in the next few weeks/months, ok?!

New adventures in Crohn's Disease

So I learned something today: When you're gastroenterologist orders a CT scan for your Crohn's disease, this includes a LARGE tube with contrast shoved where the sun doesn't shine and a huge bag full of liquid emptied in the WRONG direction... My dad informed me later that I am the only person who didn't know this... And while that part is really unpleasant, the aftermath is really what gets you.

Needless to say, I decided going back to work after that fun was not going to happen. I spent my Mom's birthday on her couch watching tv while she played on her new iPad :).

I knew it was probably serious when I described my symptoms for a nurse to call me back and the doctor called me himself and fit me in on Monday and ordered an immediate CT scan. When I came in they did a blood draw to make sure my kidneys were functioning correctly in order to filter the contrast. Unfortunately, they were unable to get any of my veins to work, so they only used the oral and rectal contrast and not the blood. Oh well, hopefully, it will be good enough. Whew, what a day!

The good news about all this is that I got a thorough examination of all my "lady parts" last week and they are in perfect working order. So when I get ready to use them to house a 9 month resident, we're good to go, lol.

Anyway, more updates next week after I see the doctor.

Awkard Job Description

So I ran across this the other day... Is it just me or is this person looking for a multi-purpose hooker?

Girl Friday Job

General light duties, dog sitting, cleaning, running errands. answering phone, organizing house and possibly office. would require occasional overnight sitting. could lead to full time employment. Would prefer someone not attached, female, good word pronunciation, and older mature ladies preferred, attractive and well dressed would be a plus.

Wedding Fun!

Happily Ever After

Ok, so here are the fun details from our wedding :) It was a blast! Special thanks to our vendors:

Caterer: Classic Catering
Photographer: Great Love Photography
DJ: Diamond Productions
Cake: Custom Cakes b y Laura
Photobooth: Facebooth
Flowers: Baylor Balloons & Flowers
Cake topper: http://www.jwcaketops.com/
Dress: Essense of Australia
Bridesmaids dresses: David's Bridal
Groomsman tuxes: Al's Formal Wear

Jessica Simpson shoes

Michael's garters

Centerpieces!

Handmade

Favors

Tables

Homemade

Ceremony

Card box made by me and my mom

Bridesmaid dresses by David's Bridal (each bridesmaid got to pick her own style)

Love this photo of me and my bridesmaids

"I loved her first" Cufflinks

"Father of the Bride"

Centerpieces

The Reception (in our converted barn!)

Guest Bags by The Wedding Chicks

Bouquet! 

Bestman 

Engraved silverware-- Etsy.com (a gift)

My bridesmaids 

Cake table (we put photos of our parents cut their cakes on the table)

The cake topper has my husband's actual rank and metals on it

Shot glasses with veggies

Martini glasses with mashed potatoes

Chicken and beef 

Love this photo of the groomsmen... 2 military (in greens) and 2 tuxes but it totally worked

Oh so much!

Oh so much to write about, prepare yourself! The end is the best, so skip to the bottom if you get bored ;)

First off:

Husband

The husband is doing much better. We had a near incident where his wife was going to go down to Ft. Hood and kick some cammo butt. 3 days post-op we were running low on pain meds so we call and are told that it will take 72 hours...we would be out in 48 hours. In order to have the refill in time apparently we should have ordered the refill the day of the surgery... Being on only a few hours of sleep (meds every 4 hours--puppy going out on alternating 2 hours), I was a little irritable. So I call the clinic and am informed that since my husband was not with me (since I was at work) that they couldn't talk to me. As panic and anger set in, I called in the Big Guns... my father... who then got on the phone with our local congressman, who called the office of the congressman in charge of the Ft. Hood area... and then the doctor called back and the refill was complete... Crisis averted! Looking back now, I may have pre-maturely panicked; however, the idea of my husband in serious pain was not okay and I would rip down full-grown oak trees covered in honeybees if needed to prevent that!

Married Life

We finally got some honeymoon photos back. It was such a blast. I highly recommend Atlantis! Everything was right there: dolphins, waterpark, food, aquarium, beach, several pools, snorkeling, shopping, spa and a casino (which we didn't use). And going in May was perfect because there weren't very many kids there yet. We had an ocean view room that overlooked several ponds with rays and sea turtles.

The waterpark was crazy fun! I know it's silly, but the tube ride that ends with sharks swimming over your head was really cool! We also got to snorkel in the aquarium (where these 2 HUGE Rays tried to eat us...and then I swear they giggles about it! I saw bubbles) and swim with dolphins...twice! :)

Just Liz

So I've been having some soul-searching and discontentment with life lately. I've been feeling a little unfulfilled and frustrated with day-to-day life. I love my husband, my parents, and my pup. My health has been okay, but not great. But when the 3rd person in one week asked if I was pregnant I got a little paranoid. I decided to start running (especially since it helps with job-related frustration)... So I started with 2 minutes of running, 3 walking (since I haven't run since before the pelvic fracture almost 2 years ago) I figured that was good place to start. I created a whole running plan that had me up to 20 minutes of running by my birthday in September... Unfortunately, my pelvis did not agree to this plan... OUCH! I paid for it for a few days. So no more running, must try some thing lower impact... Swimming was suggested; I need a pool! Which brings us to the next thing; husband and I are planning to start loan shopping next week to start building a house (hopefully with a pool)... I am currently obsessed with http://www.houzz.com/. So fun!

So after running out of ways to improve myself and my life, I realized what I really need to do... the thing I've been talking about since undergrad...

Introducing...

Shelter and Support for Trafficked and Enslaved Persons (SSTEP)

There will be much more to come regarding this. My goal by the end of the weekend is the get some media stuff up and running, to include a blog and facebook page. Which means the first order of business is the get a logo... any ideas? If you want to learn more about trafficking in the U.S. look at my links on the right side. Really excited about getting this going!

Sister Wives

My secret (well not any more ;) "trash tv" is Sister Wives... I just find it so facinating... The TLC "tell all" about their new book (No I am not that close of a follow, I had no idea there was a book...) is quite interesting. I can't imagine sharing my husband; but the idea of community living with other women to help out with the kids and each offer something different to the family is nice. I could never do it, but there are some interesting aspects.

I love how Kody's response to marital problems with his first 2 wives was to marry a 3rd, lol... And telling your wife (3rd one or not) that you weren't attracted to her (and never really said he currently was either) is not okay... As I've watched the shows one thing about this man that stands out it his covert emotional abuse. He's not outright about it most of the time, but he is controlling and always makes sure his wives know "their place."

The whole group parenting thing would be very difficult... I would not want 3 other women telling my kids how to grow up. But the support system would be nice... you know, if you liked them.

I do feel sad for the kids having to move to a different state because of their parents' choices. It's neat how they have different takes on whether or not they want to have a plural marriage.

Robin created an "alter-ego" to help deal with being stronger... that sounds a little worrysome...

I love how honest Christine is. She's probably my favorite... I do like Mary alot too. But I feel sad for her. She seems like there are parts of her that are so unhappy with her choice. I noticed throughout the show she gained alot of weight. She looks better now. The clinician in me really would love to sit down with each other them and discuss so much!

Okay, the sleep deprivation has gotten to me! Time to medicate the husband and go to bed! Back to work tomorrow