Yay for healthy babies. And for cinnamon rolls.

I'm not waiting any longer. I'm selfish. She can warm them up in the microwave. I'm hungry.

This is my seventh day straight of waking up in pain

Is there anything you can do? Have you called the doctor?

If I don't see improvement over the weekend, I will call the doctor on Monday or Tuesday.

Years ago, I was in a car accident, and hit from behind. There wasn't even damage to the car, but I had whiplash. My doc gave me a cervical collar. I wore it for a few days, and got better. Every once in a while, I aggrevate it, somehow. Sometimes by doing something I'm not strong enough to do, sometimes because I have 15 dollars worth of coins in my purse, etc.

This time, I slept wrong. That's all. I did nothing stressful or strenuous. I fell asleep on a couch at my mother's cottage. Dh knew I was exhausted, but that I often stay awake, if I get woken, so he left me there to sleep. I woke up in pain. I was almost all better on Wednesday, and didn't wear the collar, and now I'm back where I was early in the week.

When I have talked to my doctor about it in the past, he's mostly said to take Ibuprofen and wear the collar (which stretches it out--I'm pretty sure I have a pinched nerve). I didn't bother calling this time, because I'm 99% sure that will be the advice. He'd probably give me pain killers if I wanted them, but lots of meds seem to upset my stomach, or depress me, so I'm making due with the Ibuprofen. It's worst when I wake. Most of the day, the tension and stiffness is worse than the pain.

Mom! vw is making me hungry!

Sorry for all of you who hurt. I also have a mysterious injury to my finger. It's swollen and the nail feels like I poked the skin under it. Have no recollection of injuring myself, so I'm very perplexed. And annoyed.

It's Saturday, and sunny, and I'm so frickin' lazy. Somebody poke me with a sharp stick so I'll get up and do something productive.

It's worst when I wake. Most of the day, the tension and stiffness is worse than the pain.

That bites. Especially when it something the doctor can't give you a magic, one-time pill for. Does a hot shower help? Or heat/ice on the back of your neck?

You could also try getting one of those special pillows for your bed, with the indent in it, to help correct the position of your neck while you're asleep. I had one for a while and it was great.

and Robert was afraid it would get shortened to Chris. (He's a bit sensitive since people will spasmodically call him Bob or even Bert.)

Yeah, what is it with people assuming a nickname? If I wanted people to call me Sue, I'd introduce myself that way.

Also off to an RWA meeting as soon as I've showered and dressed.

I have a question for the Parents Support Group: Mal's howling his little heart out in his crib right now. He is getting to the age where he could be spoiled (he can demand to be picked up, and fuss if he isn't), but I still want to comfort him.

I've tried everything I can think of, and he's having none of it. Putting him in the Baby Trekker and walking came closest, but there's only so many hours I can do that.

So he's in the crib while I eat dinner. I'm feeling awful, but I just can't think what else to do. Advice?

If I wanted people to call me Sue, I'd introduce myself that way.

This is one of my biggest pet peeves. I hate it when people just automatically cut my name to Val. My friends and family call me Val, but if I'm introduced to you as Valerie, then you call me Valerie. It was a big deal when I waitressed. People did it ALL the time.

t tries to remember how old Mal is

Could it be teething? That was (and still is) the major cause for unexplained screaming, grumpiness, and unwillingness to sleep in our otherwise sunny-natured daughter.

But don't feel bad about taking time to eat. When you're done, you can go comfort him. Singing or dancing often works when nothing else does with Annabel.

If I wanted people to call me Sue, I'd introduce myself that way.

This is one of my biggest pet peeves. I hate it when people just automatically cut my name to Val. My friends and family call me Val, but if I'm introduced to you as Valerie, then you call me Valerie. It was a big deal when I waitressed. People did it ALL the time.

I feel the same way, only in reverse. If I introduce myself as Steph (which I do 99% of the time), then DON'T call me Stephanie. I don't like my full name, which is why I use only the first syllable.