GOOD MORNING NESTERS

since returning from Miami I have been really busy. ONe day away and my desk is loaded and with a new boss starting and the old one still here until the 27th it is like keeping two people happy. LOL

Miami was awesome. It has been along time since I was off Island so really enjoyed the bright lights, the mounds of people, the traffice, and even the mall lineups were welcomed (well for the first 2 days maybe). Got some minor shopping done, did manage to fine the keyboard dock for my new Galaxy 10.1. Sure do love that machine. Can be used with WiFi or for $19.00 amonth have unlimited internet access with a sim card. Fantastic!!

The Rheumatologist was awesome. Spend several hours in his office, talking over medical records, history etc.. and then he did a very thorough examination, confirming the Rheumatoid and Osteo Arthritis. The Rheumatoid being a very, very agressive form and he also did blood work on the spot. He said fo rme to keep on the Methatrexate and folic acid. Also said he was impressed that I was on Serrapeptase for 2 years and to stay on it. He put me on 5 mg. of Prednizone forever, then added a biologic Enbrel 50mg by injection once every week. He said to cut back on the folic acid from 5 mg to 2 mg as the folic acid would hamper the Methotrexate from doing its full potential. Said that after 3 months of the new meds I should be able to walk 2 miles. He was happy with the up to date weight loss and asked me to keep it up. I have to be very careful of course because the Enbel will once again diminish my immune system along with the Methotrexate. i have to stay away from sick people, and be careful inpublic and using cups/glasses/dishes in public as I will pick up infections that will be detrimental to me more than normal. i also have to have regular blood work to keep track of all the organ-related-side effects that can happen. I have to be positive here because I have a lot of pain and need to get this under control. He could not believe I was able to climb the steps to my office and really surprised when I told him I do it twice a day on most days. He took me out to the stairwell to climb up and down for him and he said my pain tolerance must be very, very high, because with my hips, knees and feet in the shape they are in I should not be able to do it. Fooled him I guess hmm:

I just have to wait for my doctor to return from vacation and then I start this new medication. He will be back on 1st March, 2012. Wish me luck, I know all the side effects, but have no alternative.

you can also pray for me on my return to Canada because he said I should not do that due to the cold but I have no other means of staying in the Cayman Islands. I could live here if I did not have to pay rent, but everyone charges for housing and that is only right. So as of now, I return to Canada after the end of September.

TGIF Nesters!

Have a good day, Sj! Will light candles!

Yummmm for the homemade brekkie and coffee Diana - DEEEELICIOUS! All the best in your decisions!

Oh Debs, so glad you are happy working and hope you get lots more! for sending Roadie and the team with seconds of tims and goodies but, it is Friday after all!

Oh Vicki lots of good news for you and then some not so. But, we will be stormin' normans for you too! And perhaps something will come up to help you stay in the warmer climate!

Now, I'm off to do my 'thang'!

Good morning Nesters

Sending thoughts and good wishes to sj and hoping her blood transfusion goes well today


Thank you all for your concerns re my sons When I was visiting my sick son in the hospital yesterday, the ear, nose & throat specialist came in to check on him. He explained what the medical emergency was and why he was prepared to do surgery immediately if needed. The medical term for his condition is Retropharyngeal Abscess which resulted from a very bad infection in his throat. He doesn't like to go to the doctor and doesn't like to complain when he is sick; therefore he just got sicker and sicker during the 4-day period and none of us knew My oldest son had been calling him for a couple of days and finally went to see him Tues. then took him to emergency right away. The specialist had done a test where they sprayed into the nostrils to freeze the tissue and put a scope down to have a look and assess the condition. That was before the CT scan was done. When the specialist came back in to see my son he asked if he had already had the CT scan and my son said he thought he had but didn't know for sure. He had no idea what a CT scan was and thought the scope might have been what the specialist was referring to. Coincidentally, my oldest son had a scheduled CT scan that morning on his hip and lower spine so when the e/n/t specialist called for the results of my middle son's CT scan, they sent the file for my oldest son; both of their first names begin with the same letter. The results of the scope test were then put into the file for my oldest son and when the specialist came back later and looked at the results sheet he realized there had been a mixup in the 2 files. Fortunately, neither one of my sons needed emergency surgery However, the Retropharyngeal Abscess is a very serious condition due to the fact that the neck and throat become very swollen, making it hard to breathe and swallow. He coudn't even swallow his saliva and was using a suction tube like you get at the dentist after having a fluoride treatment. My son was feeling and looking a lot better yesterday and after the specialist had a look down his throat and checked his neck for tenderness and swelling, he told my son he could start eating and drinking. I took him down to the cafe and he ate a banana and had a drink of juice, and the nurse was going to order him a tray of food. He got the hiccups again and speculation is that after having morphine some people do get the hiccups. He was allowed to eat and drink up until midnight last night and was scheduled to have another CT scan sometime this morning. My oldest son doesn't have the results of his scan yet. We are all keeping that he doesn't have a serious problem that needs surgery.

It has been raining and raining here again and I'm about ready to fly away to a warm exotic hideaway

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!!

Hi All -

I'll be back a bit later to check on everyone. Just wanted to ask you to send your thoughts to our Blackwater Babies. Over the past two days, there has been no new food delivery. The babes are less than a week old and yesterday, were left alone for 97 minutues once and 30 minutes another time; today the same.

We're a bit concerned that something may wrong with one of the parents, as it seems that only one parent has been on the nest today without a switch.

Both eagles were seen on the nest briefly last night at about 6:00 p.m. but that's the last time both have been seen.

Don't know what's up, but am worried about the wee ones. Just came in for a Nester hug!!!

I am back. it is about 2 hours later. Still away but checked on the nest and Judyb reported a fish delivery. yeah. Storming there now but the babies got food.

Evening Nester Buds

SJ Judy Update

I spoke to our dear Judy tonight and she sounded absolutely great ; she had two units of blood yesterday and they even discontinued her IV this morning . Everything seems to be working and Judy is really hoping to be home by Monday if not sooner. Judy says she misses all so much and that she cannot wait to be back on her yep yep yep & she said to be sure and give all of the Nesters my love and warmest thanks for all your best wishes, thought and prayers; you guys are da best yep yep yep

Diana Sending you all our love ; much positive energy and some big ole polar sized hugaroos too

Bev Sorry you have a sinus infection; hope you get lots of rest over the next couple of days ...have lots of "jammy time" till you feel better

Vicki You will need a vacation from your vacation and from work Good luck with your new meds

Kay So glad to hear your son's are both stable for now; pretty scaree when your airway nearly swells shut not to mention that infection could travel to the brain seen it many times in my career~~pretty scaree . So glad he is in the hospital getting the proper care~~ !

Lonette So glad the wee ones have a full belly tonight; hopefully all is well there now and that both parents are okay. I know how hard it is to watch and wait ~~ with no reports from the ground it is unbearable at times

John You are so welcome. My niece in Abby texted me this mornin with a big sign....Auntie D its snowing here these people do not know how to drive in snow I texted her back and said....you are a BC'er now so you one of them now

Well I did the splits in my kitchen on Wednesday (do not ask ) it was NOT planned I slipped and down I went; I felt pretty good on Wednesday thought hey that all worked out pretty welll my exercising is working I am more flexible and limber now today i am pretty sore so I will not be doing much of anything for a few days now so off I go to find Mr. Heat and the A535.


Nester Buds and Sweet Dreams to you all

Debs, hope you get a good sleep, thanks for the update on Judy please tell her I am often thinking of her and glad that she is feeling a bit better.

Diana, thank you for the treats!

Kay, so glad that things are getting sorted out with your two sons, you must have been very worried.

Bev, hope that you feel better soon with your sinus problem.

Vicki, good luck with your meds.

Lonette, I will check Blackwater.

I'll say good night.

Kay it is a big relief for now and your sons seem to be improved! But will light candles anyway until they are perfectly fine for several days! Keep us informed, please!

Oh I hope you are feeling better Bev! And the boys are being kind to you!

Oh Lonette, the B/W 'lets were hungry for a while, yikes! It always seems to be harder on the aunts and uncles watching the cams than the eagles themselves!

Thanks Debs for the good news of Sj!! It is a great relief! And your niece is sooo right about wet coast drivers in snow! They are wild and crazy! They live here in C.R. too!!

Hi Marg! I hope you didn't get blown about by those gales last night and today! We had gust over 115 kph this morning!

Good morning, Nester Buds!!!

It's TIME FOR TIMMIES! Rise and Shine and get ready for the doggies and Roadie!!! Here they come!!! The sled is going so fast that Roadie has to get out front to slow them down!!!!!



I'll be back in a bit, but I wanted to get you your first cuppa this morning!!!!