There are only 33 days until hubs gets home from the big house, and we are both getting really tense and stressed out! You would think that with the days dwindling down, we would be getting more excited, which we are, but we are also getting more stressed out! We are both nervous about the homecoming, the future, and life in general once he gets out. It's gonna be SUCH a relief, but also the first day of the rest of our lives! We are essentially starting over from scratch, and that would make ANYONE a bit nervous! I find myself getting a little more tearful each time I talk to him and much less patient! I really hope this next month goes fast... I don't know how much more of this anticipation I can take!
Besides being nervous about his homecoming and beyond, the endless days of being totally alone and isolated here in Delaware is really getting to me. Many days, I go without talking to anyone at all, unless it's just a note here and there on facebook or the cashier at a store. :( I'm very lonely. I went to the pool today, but could barely stand to stay there for an hour because it was just so blah without a girlfriend or hubby with me. It's funny because I used to LOVE being alone. I used to relish my alone time and hate being constantly surrounded by people, even if it was family and close friends... But, since getting used to constant company over the past year, I am feeling really alone... I wish that I had a friend here.
Two days ago, I scratched a tiny scab behind my ear, and it has now turned into a raging cyst/abscess... Ugh! This isn't the first time this has happened to me... I've had problems with cysts and abscesses all over my body for years now, but when it happens, I always have to get it incised and drained and then packed or stitched... That means more money that I didn't add to the budget! I've spent the day calling around at the various urgent care clinics to ask their prices for people without insurance. My benefits at my new full-time status don't kick in for another 30 days, and I'm positive that I'll need medical care for this ear situation WAY before then... Anyone have any ideas? Do you have to pay anything up front when you go to the emergency room? Maybe I should just suck it up and go there to get some relief... I'm just paranoid that it is gonna get infected... My lymph nodes are already all swollen down the side of my neck on that side.
On the positive side, I have two more people taking my medical transcription course!!! I cut them a deal because one of them is a long-time friend, and the other one had just paid for the course for his partner, and I just didn't feel right charging them the full amount... But, hopefully they will give me some good testimonials, and my business will soon REALLY take off! If anyone is interested in taking a great medical transcription course with mentoring and job placement, let me know! I'd love to help!
How are all of my Gatherererererers tonight? Anyone around on this quiet Sunday night?
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Whooo! It is so close.
On the health issue, are there any clinics near you. I know moving doesn't always make it easy, but there should be at least one that provides care for those without health insurance.
i may have found a sort of free clinic type place, but i won't know more info on it until i call tomorrow... yeah, it sucks being in a new place...
Sounds like you are very busy. I hate moving and trying to find doctors and such for my health problems. Probable one reason I stick in this area, which I know isn't always possible.
Look for a 'St. Francis' (Catholic Run) type of hospital. They do not turn you away just b/c of your inability to pay.
And, when you're there at the ER checking in and they ask for you for insurance, tell them you don't have any, and would like a form to fill out for financial assistance.
As for your man getting out and coming home, it is understandable to feel stressed. Any change, positive or negative in our lives means change; therfore, brings stress.
It will all be okay!
i actually did look for catholic hospitals around here, but couldn't find any! :( maybe if i just go to the standard emergency room, i can apply for financial assistance there...
I've been having some issues with cysts/abcesses on my skin all over my body lately.... I've *been* dealing with them myself, other than once having the doctor drain ONE, but I am tired of them hurting and if I wait for them to drain on their own, the pain is horrible, not to mention it gets pretty messy! :( Sometimes I do exactly what I'm *NOT* supposed to do and sterilize a needle and drain them myself, clean them real good and then cover them with gauze. Yeah, not brilliant, but if I went to the doctor every time I got one, I'd be CONSTANTLY at the Dr!!!
I am convinced they're directly related to stress tho... and low immunity caused by stress or viruses.
At least you and the hubby don't ahve much longer to go before he gets home! I know it will take some time to get everything straightened out and it'll be stressful adjusting to each other again and then trying to make plans... But you guys can do it, and you're one of the strongest ladies I know, I think you'll both be fine! I think nerves and stress are perfectly normal, not to mention anxiety over his homecoming...
I'm sure I'll be posting something similar when MY hubby gets home next year! LOL
Hang in there Girl! You can PM me anytime! ***HUGS***
i can't WAIT to hear about your own homecoming!!!
yes, i have done the "home remedy" version of cyst removal on myself before, too... it's gross, but it totally works for the cysts that i'm able to get at... but, this one is in the crease right where my ear meets my head, and it hurts every time i turn my head because it's getting so big... if i could only see behind my own head, i wouldn't even go to the doctor, because i can do at home what they would do in the office for $150! lol!
just about to sign out,, I am not feeling well tonite it been a rough sat/sunday around here with my migrine and dizzines
i'm sorry you're not feeling well, steph... i hope you feel better in the morning!
your month will go fast I promise,,
Wow, only 33 days. WOW!!! That's 2 3rds of 99. Remember when you were at 99? Well 33 days have already passed twice since then.
i know, leah... i just can't believe it!
On the plus side, that's proof that time IS flying. :) Are you going to show all these posts to Hubby when he gets out of the safety deposit box your State has him held in?
Remember some weeks ago when you were asking for different words that meant jail? How's that? He's in a safety deposit box owned by the State! :)
You go Leah. focusing on the positive..... hang in there Jess and I hope you feel better soon..
thanks, kimmie :)
I imagine that both you and your husband are a little tense about his release. Those feelings are normal and there will be an adjustment period for you both but just take each day as it comes.
Sorry your feeling a bit lonely. Moving to a new area is difficult.
Wow, not much longer left!!! I'm sure you're both excited and stressed, but the stress will go away once he gets home. Hopefully, you can find a clinic where you can get that cyst taken care of....just don't let it go too long! Sounds like a very, very busy time for you!!! Hope you can get some rest and destress!
I used to get those abcesses/cyst. I found the answer - Dial Anti-bacterial soap..
I haven't had one since I started using it 20 years ago and I used to have them all the time.
The time will fly.
I've been getting little pimple type cysts over the last few years. My doc said it was hormonal and age stuff. I might have to switch soaps too, but I have to have ones with no perfume/scent.
just think you will not be alone for very much longer.
The stress maybe what is causing the infection to be worse! stress does do some damage to the body!
could you message me about your medical transscript course.or message me your email address. I do have some college on Medical billing and such. I always wanted to do that kind of thing.
sorry for the hard times, but that is great: 33.
33 days will fly by. I know that sounds crazy, but when you look back you will see how fast it went. Of course that does not help you NOW. {{HUGS}}. When you go to the ER, they will send you a bill, but it will be a huge one. Is there any way you can go to a regular doctor and pay like $75 for the visit and have it done in office? That is how I would handle it... because I too didn't have insurance for about 9 years... it was tricky but I made it work somehow. Otherwise, I'd say use ice for the swelling and pain... maybe if you start that now, it will nip it in the bud? Please keep us posted!
{{{HUGS}}} for you and your new start!
I know the feeling of being alone. That's happened to me since my 'incident'. I go days without even hearing my own voice because I have no one to talk to...other than a store clerk asking how they may help me or to give me the total of my purchase. I'm in contact with my best friend almost daily, but many time, it's on the computer, so I don't 'hear' or get to 'speak' to him. I never have anyone to do things with despite him living 10 blocks away. He has a life and is quite busy and is rarely available to get together and hang out. He got me a cat for Christmas so I 'had someone to talk to'. Sure, I talk at her, but she's not too great in replying. She doesn't even listen very well all that much, either. For the most part, I sit home alone in silence. Lots of days, I turn the TV on so I can at least hear people talking.
Rob, I do the same thing... I have to have the TV on sometimes just to break the silence...
The time will totally fly now. I will keep my fingers crossed for your business. It sounds like it's off to a great start. I lived in Dover for 5 years, so I know just how boreing the state can be.
You might try putting a hot compress on the abcess to try to get it to come to a head.
I wouldn't have thought of the hot compress Walker.
Jessica, he's had two years of pre-med!
I'm counting down with you:)
thanks for the update..
those 33 will fly by im sure :)
The day is getting SO much closer~ Hang in there~