Checking In

[crervin]

I just wanted to check in and give an update about my recent spring break getaway. My kids are keeping me hopping. Spring is sadly the worst time of year for me personally and as a parent. Sickness hits this house at that time and school activities increase. AND allergies hit my area like a ton of bricks. I live in the dust bowl capital of the world. 2 mountains on both sides and I'm trapped with the pollen..

Anyway, prior to spring break I had a horrible cold and my daughter had a stomach virus that involved 24 hours of throwing up and dehydration.....But we headed south to Gulf Shores despite how we felt and it was the best week of my life. We ate fresh seafood every night that we cooked on the grill along with vegetables. Oh the veges! I even drank a half cup of coffee every morning with no bladder problems, I honestly thought I was in Heaven. I played volleyball, tennis, and basketball with my kids. I had my energy back. Oh the vitamin D, I soaked in it. I even gained 4 pounds! Not one pain in my gut or bladder.......

Then I returned home. Allergy season is in full swing. Drinking Water is causing pain and D.

Guess I need to pull out the antihistamine and decide which symptom I want to deal with.

At least I know what causes my symptoms---the stress of everyday life and allergies.

I will dream of my days at the beach until I can take on permanent residence.

You guys have been on my mind and are in my prayers! You all take care! I check in just to see how you all are feeling. Don't know where I'd be without you...

[jlbattin]

Thanks for sharing Martha. Sounds like a fun time and Gulf Shores is beautiful! My allergies are kicking in again sooner than usual as we didn't really have much of a winter, so I can empathize with you! Hang in there!

[Marcia K]

Hi, Martha. I'm so glad that your spring break was so great! Hang onto the wonderful memories when life starts to get you down. Those types of getaways are what we need to recharge our souls. Take care!

[LauraAnn]

I bet I win the allergy game today! We had wind speeds of 60 plus mph and complete brown-out and electrical outages. That's spring in west Texas! I can only hope my Claritin hangs in there with me for a couple of days until the dust settles down. Fortunately I'm not allergic to cactus flowers.

Am envious of your seafood bonanza! That sounds like heaven to me.

[TXBrenda]

Laura, I'm here in Amarillo. I hate days like you described. Our wind brought us rain this go around. This spring the high winds have caused wildfires. Hope everyone's allergies settle down soon.

[Gabes-Apg]

So pleased to hear that you had a wonderful break
not so good that returning home symptoms returned in full force *sigh*
have you increased intake of Vit D3, P5P (active form of B5) and magnesium to help the body with the extra inflammation of allergies??

[Deb]

Martha, we spend winters in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area. We just returned to MN. Let me know when you return. Deb

[crervin]

Oh Deb that is awesome! My goal is permanent if I can talk my husband (who wants to retire to Colarado) into it.

I'm increasing all of those Gabes. Hopefully time will tell. Its still not as bad as last spring even with the mild winter. I'm hoping to sit on my deck 15 minutes a day to take in more vit d this week.

Hoping that we all make through allergy season....

[Martha]

Glad you had a good time, Martha.

Love,
Martha

[armstrongpilot]

I dont know you....however i live right next to gulf shores....next time u come by lemme know!

[Deb]

Let's try and coordinate a get-together coffee next winter. Deb