May 2007
May 02, 2007
May 04, 2007
The Results Are In....
I have Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea. I will be scheduled for another sleep study to be fitted for a CPAP.
I feel guilty about this since your weight can affect it. And I have not been eating like I should. And after I have read more about apnea, I feel somewhat better. It is like a catch-22. I need to excercise, but by the time the evening comes around and I have finished other things I have to do, I am so tired and feel so bad. So I don't excercise. Then I read that sleep apnea can cause weight gain. Not that I am using that as an excuse, but it seems that since this whole snoring deal has been going on, I have been putting it on more. But that may not be true, just what I want to believe. Either way, I need to get my extra weight off.
As much as I hate to have this, I am SO relieved to know what it is and to be able to fix it. I am tired of being tired. Last night was probably the worst it has ever been. I started to feel really weak and my leg and arm was aching. I am glad to have a light at the end of this sleepless tunnel.
May 09, 2007
Good Nights Sleep in the Forecast
I have an appointment to be fitted for a CPAP on Friday. I can not wait!!!!! Sleep, here I come!
May 12, 2007
3 Strikes and You Are Out!
Good bye to Charter. We are sick and tired of their bad customer service and having to be here for a tech to come by to fix our down internet connection. It has happened at least 3 times within the last 6 months. AT&T here we come!
May 13, 2007
Ambassador of Parent Involvement
One of the things I struggled with my girl's school's Parent-Teacher Foundation is a sense of tenseness and unfriendliness. I was reminded of it while reading a post by Becky about a book she read. In this post she talks about a book written by a lady who lived for a year as a man. One of the things she pointed out from the book is the authors observation of camaraderie.
In order to get a better understanding of male camaraderie, Ned/Norah joined a bowling league and she was surprised at how quickly he was considered to be part of "the group," whereas women are usually on their guard when meeting new women and there's kind of a dance of proving one's self before being accepted. Ned/Norah had never bowled before and was pretty awful, and even though they were playing for money, these regular "joe" type of guys were actually quite supportive and helpful to try to improve her game.
Or, at another point, there was a guy that was bowling a perfect game and as he was throwing his last strike, all the men the building stopped playing, stood up and clapped for the guy. Norah realized that, on the other hand, women are so competitive and aggressive that they have difficulty being supportive and congratulatory for someone else that's more successful -- and especially for someone that's not a close friend or family member. So true.
I was frustrated (along with other things) with the PTF because I did not feel accepted. Everyone seemed standoffish unless I had meet them through my girls class. If I saw someone from the meetings outside of the meeting times, they would not talk or say "Hello." I did not realize how much this bothered me until it changed.
Last week I helped with Field Day. I took a day of vacation and helped with the food. I chopped fruit, assisted a dad at the grill, helped set up, and helped clean up. It was a hard day and I had a chance to talk and work with several PTF Officers.
The next day I was able to take my girls to school and I ran across one of the officers who had been standoffish and she went out of her way to say "Hello!" I was amazed. Then another one did the same thing.
I did notice that a few times they made comments about lack of parent help and how it was always the same parents who did help. Maybe they have an overall resentment to parents who don't help. Until you prove that you will, then you are not fully accepted.
What will I take from this? Next year, since I am now comfortable with it all, I will friendly to all. Like the Ambassador of Parent Involvement. Maybe people will be more apt to be involved if they feel welcome.
May 22, 2007
Just In Case You Enjoy a Frosty Beverage
May 28, 2007
Blog? What Blog?
So, the last month or so has been crazy. My wireless adapter on my home pc started acting up. I ordered a new one, but it is was delivered to my main office and for the last two weeks I am at another location. And I will be there for the next two. By the end of the day I don't feel like dragging out my work laptop to blog and all.
I have had my CPAP machine for 6 nights. I can't tell a major difference yet except my nose hurts. I chose this mask since it felt the lightest and least "engulfing". It has two openings for each nostril and rests on the lip. Kinda like a moustache. They said it would take 3 weeks to adjust to it. I will blog more on it later.
During the last few weeks we have had a Kindergarted Graduation, T-ball Team Party, soccer practice, Mom visiting from out of town, Dad coming for the weekend. They are getting ready to close on their house next week.
Youngest had a field trip (pictures to come) and I have been super busy at work.
I need a hair cut, need my nails done, and need a quiet weekend. But that will not be for awhile since Youngest has a birthday this week and my parents move up the next week.
Are you tired yet?
