What Every Woman Should Know, Part II

I forgot a few from my previous post on what every woman should know (well, what I wish I knew anyway):

• How to replace a battery and watch band on a watch.  Mine die or break and then they sit in a drawer for years, never to be fixed again.  They're not Vacheron Constantin watches but they still mean something to me. I'd like to wear them again.
• How to winterize a lawn mower.
• How to stain a deck (hubby won't do this and I really need it done).

What Every Woman Should Know

I've made a list of things I wish I knew, things I wish I didn't need to depend on other people to do for myself.  They are:

• Know basic electrical (like when a light bulb keeps blowing...what does it mean or how to replace a door chime?). 
• Know basic plumbing (like a toilet keeps running or won't flush).
• Know how to use basic power tools (I don't know how to use any.).
• Know how to change my oil and give my car a tune-up.

These are things I wish I knew and I'm envious of women who know how to do those things. 

Family Dysfunction

Hubby has been stressing over his parents lately.  There's been some problems with some of the relatives that is affecting them.  They're older and his dad has heart problems so he's worried that these issues are going to hurt them. 

It's all drama, all the time.  Total dysfunction.  We were supposed to go on vacation up there in a couple weeks but hubby is not too upset about not going now that he knows it's a war up there right now.  It makes me wonder how much his parents are giving up financially as well as mentally and physically for these relatives that can't seem to take care of themselves.  They're supposed to be enjoying their retirement.  I hope they're not selling their life insurance for seniors and stocks and stuff to take care of adults who won't take care of themselves. They've worked hard for all the investments they have.

Not Pregnant

Well, the pregnancy test was negative AND I started my period.  Guess I didn't need to waste money on a pregnancy test. 

Now that I know I'm not pregnant, I am looking into the best weight loss supplements or a change in my thyroid medicine. I get my thyroid tested again next week so I will be able to see exactly what my thyroid is doing, or not doing in my case.  These thyroid symptoms are really irritating.  I'm pulling hair off my hands when I touch my hair, off my shirt, etc.  My daughter pulled a piece of hair out of her eggs today.  That was kind of gross. 

Unexpected Pregnancy?

Well, if my period doesn't start soon, I am going to have to take a test to see if I am a mommy again.  As my youngest gets ready to start kindergarten, the thought of starting over with diapers, personalized baby gifts, high chairs, and sleepless nights is a bit scary. 

It's a week late.  It has me a bit worried, but hubby isn't.  He thinks it is thyroid-related because my medication was changed a month ago.  The chance that he's right not to be worried is very high but I'm still going to worry until I start or a test tells me otherwise.

Vitamins for Pregnancy

With the pregnancy scare, I've been thinking about my health just in case.  I've been making sure I take my vitamins and extra supplements until I find out one way or the other.  Then, I'll look at pregnancy vitamins if I need them.

I "think" my thyroid is what is messing up my menstrual cycle right now and not a little bun in the oven. My oven is supposed to be closed - it's not out of business but definitely closed.  If hubby would get a vasectomy, then he'd be out of the baby-making business...but he won't.  He's scared.  *big eyeroll here*

I've given birth to FOUR of his children.  I think it is HIS turn to drop his drawers and display all for a change!

I've Lost 20 Pounds!!

My weight loss finally dropped to 20 pounds!  That leaves 11.3 pounds left to go.  They say the last ten are the most difficult.  The first 13 seemed to fall off easily enough. The next seven were a long time coming.  I'm hoping these last 11.3 pounds aren't going to be just as difficult to get rid of. 

I feel like I've been overweight since my daughter was born five years ago.  Oh wait, I have been.  I've exercised, considered natural weight loss products, and even was on a "sports" diet from my doctor but none of it worked. What worked for me was changing my thyroid medication. Sure did wonders for my metabolism!

LeBron James Decision Tonight

So what is LeBron James going to do?  Which team will he choose?  Personally, I don't care but from the news reports, I guess I'm the minority.  My kids like LeBron James but they don't watch basketball.  How does that make sense? 

I'm not going to be watching the broadcast.  I have too much work to do still tonight and then I have to go to bed.  Two nights without sleep has left me dark eye circles and a bit crabby (ok, more than a bit).  I need my sleep.  I feel like a zombie and my shoulders are burning something awful.

Mom, can I pierce my face?

That's sure not a question I think about hearing down the road when I'm holding a newborn in my arms, but my 13-year-old wants to pierce her face.  I told her she couldn't pierce her eyebrow, her lip, or her tongue and the only piercing I might consider (when she's a few years older) is a nose piercing until she's 18.  Dad agrees.  I showed her videos on YouTube of nose piercings thinking it'd put her off for a few years, but it didn't.  She still wants a nose piercing.

It might be easier to buy her that iPhone and iphone accessories she'd love to have, that all her friends have. She gets "that look" on her face when she seems me using my iPod Touch - that "why do YOU, being old, have one of those when I can't" looks.