Once upon a time, a speech and language pathologist advised me to learn sign language and teach it to my son as it was doubtful he would ever learn to speak. I did teach him a couple of signs, but the program we worked on for speaking (independent of that SLP) was very successful and now he speaks quite well. If I didn't tell you that, I think ( Read more... )

Thanks you everyone who posted good wishes for me on the previous post. It may have had no effect on my INR, but it had a wonderful effect on my morale ( Read more... )

It seems all I ever do is post about my health issues these days. Sorry about that. Still, I go in tomorrow for another blood test. Please to vibrate accordingly ( Read more... )

Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear Gaeri!
Happy birthday to YOU!

And many more. . .

You've been a good friend. You have a kind heart and an inquisitive mind -- a combination that makes for a fabulous person.

♥

You may think you have the best parents in the whole wide world, but you're wrong. I do ( Read more... )

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I just want you all to know that it feels good being able to tell you all my troubles and have you be so supportive. It does help. You're a great group of people. Thanks ( Read more... )

The warfarin levels went down.

The doctor will call me to discuss what to do, but it's really bad news.

Tomorrow I have another blood test. If I've reached a theraputic level of warfarin in my blood, I can stop giving myself injections. If you have a moment for good thoughts, I'd appreciate it ( Read more... )

The blood doctor took more blood and said that my GP is right -- the pill hasn't taken as much effect as we'd like and I need to continue the shots. Next blood test is Monday. We need to be between 2 and 3. I was at 1.1 on Monday and 1.3 today, so there's hope I'll be there by Monday. I think. If so, I'll only need this second series of the ( Read more... )