Tattoo me?

Sure, what the hell. If I end up off Coumadin for life I'm getting the Kanji for May 3 tattooed somewhere, probably on my left leg.

It's really quite beautiful...

Finished!

Fussy Thing has to make sure all of the presents are in order. We were determined to get everything done by the second week of December.

Okay

I am off the Coumadin. In about three weeks I get retested for the presence of Fibrin, which is a protein that causes clots, and if I test negative I am off this stuff permanently. No clotting factors so it's not genetic which means there's not much chance of it happening again, according to Magical Hematologist.

So the past few days have been an adjustment period. Apparently the side effects can last for up to five days after your last dose, but I already feel like things in my body are changing a little. I am sleepy. That's the biggest difference right now--while I was on the meds I had insane insomnia, so getting really tired around 6:00 pm is kind of new for me.

My belly is shrinking. Anyone who says Coumadin doesn't cause weight gain is out of it. You get bloated and it goes straight to your tum and it doesn't matter how little you eat, it does not budge. Sadly it's freezing outside so I can't go for walks, but I get plenty of exercise cleaning and going up and down the stairs to the laundry room. Plus I'm not eating much because I'm happier than I was--I can't wait to get back to work!

More later. I've got kitties to play with.

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We didn't put her here.
She did this on her own.

Yeah, not really

Just haven't had it in me to post much. I get so tired and draggy on Coumadin--hopefully I can get off this stuff soon, it sucks having to ask my husband to tie my shoes because I'm too stiff and sore to bend over.

I don't know what the future holds. I don't know what's going to happen at my appointment today. All I know is that the last seven months have changed the way I think about life, especially the part that involves gratitude. Never take your world for granted, never base your behaviors around what you THINK someone expects of you. Don't be afraid to admit that you need help. Trying to do it all and be everything to everyone will wear you out and leave you with nothing for yourself.

Always remember that even if it's only one person, you are special to someone.

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Extreme close-up.
I love the little black stripe on her nose.

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Our new game system. It's very exclusive and can only be recharged by cuddles.