Weeks ago, I took Lily to an endocrinologist here in the Tri Cities. The man left a lot to be desired in regards to bedside manor, however, he promised answers. He essentially told me that all the steps we had taken in regards to helping Lily thus far were a waste. He didn't blame us, but rather the other doctor who started us on this journey. He was frustrated at the multiple changes in meds Lily had undergone in just two months. Under his care, Lily is starting over. He took her off all her meds for a week, then started her back on them at a small dose, to be increased over time. Monday will mark two weeks at the low dose and the start of the higher dosage. In six weeks we will return for all new testing. The only upside of the lower dosage is that Lily has had less nausea. She is able to get through her morning without hovering near the bathroom or lying on the couch in a ball. The downside? She's a mess. On a daily basis ...
Parenting brings obstacles and challenges like none that we've ever dealt with before. My first was when my son was born. He was the most difficult baby I'd ever come across, and I got to be with him all the time . I remember how defeated and discouraged I was, and how I thought to myself, "I can't do this. I can't parent this child, make him happy, stay sane. I don't even want to". I didn't know how I was going to get through his infancy and this obstacle felt like the greatest obstacle of my life. We got through it, I got through it. Time passed and allowed me to forget the depth of the struggle so that when the next challenge arose, that one felt like a new biggest and worst. The new challenge was now the thing that was going to end all civilized thought in my head. Again, we got through. Time and again, challenges, the biggest and worst, have arisen. Each time I have thought, "How? What am I supposed to do with this...
If you google the most expensive cities to live in worldwide you'll find Tokyo somewhere in the top 10. I looked at a few last night and Tokyo was actually in the top 3 on 5 of the lists. Now, one list claimed that you'd have to shell out $5,000 to get a 2 bedroom apartment in Tokyo. I'm sure there are plenty of such apartments, but there are also less expensive ones so you can't believe everything you read. But, it is true. Living here is very expensive. We rent an 860 ft2 apartment for approximately $1100 a month. If we want to rent a parking space that is another $115 a month. Our utilities, including internet but with no cable, are over $400 a month. All that for utilities and our apartment does not even have central air or heat! Groceries, gas, train tickets, they all add up too of course. Groceries vary in price from store to store and season to season, but it is not uncommon to see 4 apples for $6 or a quart of milk fo...
Am enjoying your blog :-) Am hoping to come visit with Leslie before your contract is finished.
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