Andre and Koren

Tantrums

2010-03-01T11:15:00.001-05:00

Brandon is now in his tantrum phase. He thinks he can get what he wants by screaming and stomping his feet...he gets that from his daddy.

baby words

2009-08-26T14:16:00.000-04:00

Brandon's first words: da-da, ba-ba, uh-oh, and signing bonus!

"Mama"

2009-04-11T09:58:00.001-04:00

Brandon started saying "mama". Besides the day he was born, this has been the greatest moment in his life. All the sleepless nights and poopy diapers have all be worth it when he spits out "Mama".

I'm so blessed

2009-04-10T23:52:00.001-04:00

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Where's the gratitude

2009-02-14T13:00:00.002-05:00

Brandon started saying "dada" all the time. I carried him for 39 weeks. I breastfed him. And daddy gets all the glory.

He's got some pearly whites...

2009-02-05T20:58:00.002-05:00

Brandon's first tooth popped up today. And he likes to bite us.

He's growing too fast...

2008-12-01T18:56:00.003-05:00

Brandon started sitting up unassisted. PhD here we come!!!

Finding his feet

2008-11-17T12:28:00.001-05:00

Brandon is now learning about his feet. Its really cute to see him try to put them into his mouth, which he tries to do with everything nowadays. Its amazing how such a little event gives me such huge joy.

Pooting

2008-09-01T14:31:00.002-04:00

Brandon sneezed and farted at the same time. I wanted to laugh so hard, but I didn't want to wake him. He then farted again and almost woke himself up.

None of the books I read would tell me this would happen. The miracle of life...

Brandon and Broccoli don't mix

2008-07-04T17:15:00.004-04:00

I thought eating more veggies would help the quality of my breastmilk. Boy oh boy, the broccoli I ate gave Brandon gas. He's been farting for days. Its cute, but I need to watch the gassy foods.

Pee on the Window

2008-07-04T13:51:00.001-04:00

We were giving Brandon a wash up today and he pee-ed on the window. It was so cute.

andre is a great father

2008-07-01T15:41:00.002-04:00

Andre is a great father. He has been so supportive and caring for Brandon and I (I expected nothing less). Although, it is funny to see him getting freaked out when changing his diaper. Andre seems to get a little anxious when Brandon starts crying. Its really cute.

Brandon's Milestones

2008-07-01T15:23:00.002-04:00

Born - Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:03pm
1st smile - Mon Jun 30
1st time spraying us with his pee - Sun Jun 29
Raised his head up - Fri Jun 27

Crazy baby dream...

2008-06-18T10:02:00.002-04:00

I had a dream last night...I woke up on June 30 in the hospital bed and I was laying on Andre's lap. I had already given birth, but I didn't remember giving birth or even coming to the hospital. I didn't remember being in the operating room, which made me think that they completely sedated me which leads me to think that something went wrong...And then I woke up. That was weird.

Baby T has hiccups

2008-06-16T17:40:00.002-04:00

I thought baby T was on a trampoline until it dawned on me that he probably has hiccups. Thanks to babycenter.com, that's what he has. Itsp the funniest feeling.

Braids...

2008-06-16T14:35:00.002-04:00

I got braids today. Andre hates braids. Again, he keeps thinking its all about him. He'll get over it.

37 weeks

2008-06-16T14:12:00.002-04:00

We went to a graduation cookout on Sunday and it was outside. I thought I would would melt in the heat. I was so hot and sweating like a pig. The hormones are crazy.

The number 1 question everyone is asking is "What is his name?" This is the one thing that we are keeping a secret. Lots of the other aspects of our pregnancy are public knowledge, but the name is personal to us.

Dreams (36 weeks)

2008-06-10T23:50:00.003-04:00

I had a dream last night that I was in the SATC movie. I was the 5th friend. It seemed very real.

The baby has been kicking quite a bit lately. Maybe that's a sign that he is ready to be born.

35 Weeks...

2008-05-29T09:43:00.003-04:00

I talked to dad yesterday and he said that he was so excited. After he hangs up, I burst into tears. The excitement and fear of having this baby, not having a clue as to how to be a mom, and I was missing my mom. My mom would know what to do, I just need to hold her hand right now. Will this child like me? If he starts throwing up at 3am, will I know what to do? Other moms say that your instincts will kick in and for me to stop worrying about it now, but I can't help but to think about it.

My Cravings

2008-05-19T09:32:00.003-04:00

Cheerios - regular, fruity, and apple cinnamon
crackers with mustard and extra, extra sharp cheese
Cookout's cheesecake milkshake
Eggo waffles
dark chocolate (the darker the better)
anything fried - chicken, seafood

more to come...

Foods that don't taste the same

grilled chicken

Little discussed facts about pregnancy...

2008-05-12T15:37:00.001-04:00

'morning sickness' is extremely unpleasant
'morning sickness' should be called 'all day sickness'
your husband (or baby daddy) will say some really stupid things

"are you going to eat again?"
in the midst of your exhaustion, he asks "are you just going to sit around all day?"

prenatal pills can make the nausea worse
farting will become second nature
heartburn can be unpleasant
you may have to wake up every 2 hours to pee...its nature's way of getting you ready for your baby's first 3 months
cocoa butter and other creams don't necessary keep the stretch marks away
a husband is just as excited about this child as much as you are, but he'll just show it in a different way, like spontaneously rubbing and talking to your belly
the end of your pregnancy is only the beginning of all the fun

...this will be an ongoing list

A Great Mother's Day....

2008-05-12T09:13:00.003-04:00

12 May (32 weeks) - Andre cooked me a wonderful breakfast. He's great! Dad and I visited Aunt Marjie, who is going to crochet a baby blanket for baby T. I can't wait to see the finish product. It was interesting that the message in church was about how this current generation do not listen to and respect the "mothers" of the church, like past generations have. Then I thought it was ironic that I sat with Two Ma, Grandma, and Aunt Polly they were talking about raising kids and other life issues. I just sat back and listened. Funny how God puts me in certain situations.

Its Stretching...

2008-05-11T20:33:00.002-04:00

11 May (32 weeks) - Here come the stretch marks. I thought I was going to avoid them, but all the books say its genetic and no amount of cocoa butter or cream keep them from coming. I have been greasing myself belly since Nov and they still came. Oh well...I'll wear them has a badge of honor. :-)

the pee is never ending....

2008-05-10T20:15:00.003-04:00

About a week ago, I had to get up and pee 6 times in one night. I can only assume that this interruption of sleep is helping me to prepare for the 2am and 4am feedings.

Birthing Class

2008-05-10T18:56:00.003-04:00

10 May - 32 weeks - We finished up the 2nd of 2 birthing classes given by my OB/GYN's office. Hope, the instructor, was great and knew her stuff. She was very nice and informative. She made the class really interesting with her humor. In the first class, Andre fell asleep during the part of class where we learn breathing techniques. Now that was funny, especially when he started snoring. He's a great and supportive husband (and baby daddy) and I know he dealing just as much pressure and expectations as I am.

Whoo Hoo...We've hit 30 baby!!

2008-04-24T10:09:00.003-04:00

Baby T is gestationally 30 weeks old. My last doctor's appt revealed that I may be anemic, so I've been taking an iron supplement. And now I found out that the extra iron may be causing swelling in my feet and legs. Another little known fact of pregnancy. I'm learning so much.

29 Weeks and counting

2008-04-17T17:29:00.003-04:00

We're on the downhill slope now. I got up to pee 6 times last night. Being pregnant is wonderful. The more he kicks, the more I have to pee and that let's me know that he's ok.

They are really huge...

2008-04-15T14:26:00.000-04:00

I just reviewed our pictures from our Asheville trip and all I can say is that my boobs are huge. The mirrors in this house don't do them justice. These suckers are huge. Let's hope they are producing some milk in 2.5 months.

i just realized...

2008-03-14T16:43:00.001-04:00

i have a tiny, little penis growing inside of me. how cute.

My Nightly Routine...

2008-03-13T16:31:00.003-04:00

I've been watching "A Baby Story" every night this week. Sometimes, I'll make Andre watch it with me. The babies, although, covered in fluid and blood, are so cute.

New Belly, New Boobs

2008-03-13T16:21:00.001-04:00

Now that my belly is getting bigger, my boobs don't look as huge. Its all about proportion.

The kid is kicking

2008-03-11T16:23:00.000-04:00

Baby Townsend is kicking more this week. He either really likes or hates the foods I've been eating. And since I've been eating all the time, he is moving all the time. Its really fascinating to feel the movement.

Another man in the world...

2008-02-24T18:14:00.001-05:00

Luckily, the kid had his legs open. Its a Boy!! Another male in the world to drive women crazy. So the kid will be a math genius that can cook. That's enough to make any woman happy.

I started feeling his movement. I think I felt movement on Wed Feb 20 @ 955pm.

See the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b1KdW3vXNE

I hope the kid has its legs open...

2008-02-15T16:11:00.003-05:00

Week 20 (Feb 15): Hopefully, if the kid has its legs open then we hopefully will find out the sex on Monday. I have to wait the whole weekend. I'm not as hungry as I was a week ago. On occasion, I'll feel this fluttering in my lower chest (around my rib cage), which may be the baby moving, but it usually happens after I eat so it could be gas.

I don't watch "A Special Delivery" on TLC, since all the babies are going through some trauma that makes me cry.

I'm noticing my belly button is starting to change. I will have to get more maternity jeans with larger belly coverage. It is amazing how much my body is changing.

I'm exercising regularly now. Thank Goodness. I can really tell I am putting on weight. Even my maternity jeans are snugger. I was suffering from insomia a few weeks ago, but now the exercise helps me to sleep at night. Sleeping is hard when I worry about the health of the baby all night long. Did those glasses of wine back during the first month hurt the baby? What about the time I was laying on my stomach while sleeping? How much will my life change with a baby? Will I have free time? Will I have time to exercise? go to the gym? go out with the ladies?

Belly Love...

2008-02-07T09:27:00.000-05:00

Before pregnancy, if my stomach got bigger because I gained weight or I ate too much, I would suck it in and where a big shirt or sweater. But now, that doesn't work. The belly is what it is. I can't cover it up unless I wear a moo moo...and that ain't happening. And now I want to show it off!

Today is a new Day

2008-01-29T22:37:00.000-05:00

1/29/08 (17.5 weeks) - I had started getting headaches quite often, but with some Coke (for the caffeine) and Tylenol they are under control. My boobs are huge...38DDD. They feel like 2 rocks on my chest. I am attributing most of my weight gain to my boobs and not my hips. I was in church on Sunday and I started clapping and then all of a sudden I realize that when I clap my arms rub against my boobs...that's never happened before. I feel like everyone is looking at my chest. Andre loves them...of course. I've invested in a good body pillow, which I can't sleep without. I realize that having the tv on when I go to bed helps me to sleep because it keeps my mind from wandering all night. I was up to 4am the other night because I couldn't sleep with so much on my mind. I must get started on the baby registry and designing the baby's room. As long as the little critter has its legs open, we should find out the sex in about a month.

how cute is this? http://www.babyfans.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=111

Everyday is a New Experience

2008-01-11T14:35:00.001-05:00

1/11/08 (15 weeks) - There haven't been two identical days of this pregnancy. Everyday is a new experience. I've been dealing with a cold/allergy thing this week. It just came on me out of the blue. None of the medicine I've taken this week has worked, so last night I got a new vaporizer and I didn't take any medicine. This morning I woke up and felt wonderful. Nothing makes you appreciate feeling good and being healthy like being sick.

Funny Story for today....

2008-01-07T14:34:00.000-05:00

On my lunch break today, I was watching "A Baby Story" on TLC. There was this pregnant mom who was having a scheduled c-section. She was crying because she was so scared about going through surgery that she was crying a lot. She started crying and then I started crying as if she was my family.

14 weeks

2008-01-03T11:48:00.000-05:00

Thu 1/3/08 - Baby T is 14 weeks old. I realize today that it is getting harder to cross my legs. I went into the office for the first time in a month. I had an all day meeting and I was worried that getting hungry every 2 hours would ruin my day. Its easy to find a snack at home, but at the office is a little tricky. My snack bag was full of crackers, cheese, PB&J sandwich, an apple, and a pear. Luckily, my meeting took my mind off of my hunger.

it must be in the water

2007-12-08T13:47:00.000-05:00

Fri 12/8/07 - I found out that 2 of my friends are pregnant and they are due in July also. It must be something in the water.

Funny quote of the day: While I was talking to a friend about granny panties, "Tell him (Andre), they make you happy, and a happy you is more likely to get out of them and make a happy him"

To Test or not to Test?

2007-12-07T14:30:00.000-05:00

I've been bombarded with the options for prenatal genetic testing. Are these tests really necessary? If they did find something, what's the use in knowing now versus the day of delivery?

the prenatal pills are making me nausea

2007-12-06T11:46:00.000-05:00

Thu 12/6/07 - I found out that my prenatal pills are making me more nausea. I'm taking Flintstones vitamins. How funny is that? And why is it that no one told me this could happen.

I can eat without getting sick

2007-12-02T10:45:00.000-05:00

Sun 12/2/07 - I ate dinner today and didn't get nausea afterwards for the first time in weeks. Yeah!! Things are looking up.

First ultrasound

2007-11-29T22:44:00.000-05:00

Wed 11/29/07 - First ultrasound. We saw the heartbeat and the little sucker was jumping around a lot. We must have a football player on our hands. Who knew there were so many pre-natal tests that can be run. So now we are debating whether we should have the tests or not. How much information is too much information?

Thanksgiving week

2007-11-23T20:44:00.000-05:00

Fri 11/23/07 - Thanksgiving week...nausea has subsided and the exhaustion has set in big time. I feel really weak and tired all the time, even with 8-9 hours of sleep. Plus Andre's snoring adds to my restlessness on some nights...thank God for earplugs. I was worried that I would not feel like eating on Thanksgiving, but my appetite has really picked up this week. I haven't exercised in about 3 weeks and I am noticeably gaining weight, but then again, I don't miss my treadmill all that much.

We told the family yesterday at Thanksgiving dinner. Keeping this a secret was very hard. Everyone was excited. We are blessed to have a good support circle.

Best quote of the day - "...the exhaustion will end when the kid goes to college..." - Dr. Turner

Here comes the fatigue

2007-11-12T10:43:00.000-05:00

Mon 11/12/07 - The nausea is going and the dizziness and fatigue is setting in. I literally can lay on the couch all day. My emotions are going crazy. I started crying while watching Oprah interview the Osmonds.

Since I can't get comfortable or sleep well in our bed, I decided to try out the spare bedroom tonight. And since that room doesn't have curtains or blinds, my wonderful husband put some paper over the windows to block out the sunlight. He did this without me asking...now that's a special man.

Child vs Puppy

2007-11-08T14:42:00.000-05:00

Thu 11/8/07 - On top of feeling nausea all day, I wake up with back pain. This may be due to the new bed we got over the weekend. If I keep feeling like this, we will not have anymore children and we'll get a puppy. We are trying to figure out a cute way to tell everyone that I have bun in the oven.

Why do they call it morning sickness when it lasts all day (and night)

2007-11-06T10:41:00.001-05:00

Tue 11/6/07 - Morning sickness started. I don't know why they call it morning sickness when it last all freakin' day. I wish I would just throw up to feel better, but nothing comes up. It just marinates in my stomach. The term 'morning sickness' must have been defined by some man.

I pee-ed on the stick

2007-11-02T09:05:00.000-04:00

Fri 11/2/07 - I pee-ed on the stick. The lines were really not that pink...more like mauve or desert rose, so I made an appt with my doc to get a pregnancy test. She confirmed that Andre had gotten me knocked up. I wasn't excited as I thought I would be. I felt more worried that I could do something to screw up the baby, like drinking the glasses of wine I had before I knew I was pregnant. We have to wait to Nov 28 for my first prenatal exam, that's when we know how far along I am. I don't want to tell anyone until after that exam. Keeping this secret will be hard since everyone will be at our home for Thanksgiving. Plus, I went to Nicki's daugther's 1 year birthday party and several people asked me when we were going to have one.

God's Timinig

2007-10-17T11:11:00.000-04:00

This morning was quite interesting. I had to make a run to the new house to deliver a mirror for the bathroom. While at the house, my car was blocked in my construction vehicles. It took them about 5 mins to move the vehicle, all the while, I am looking at the clock because I didn't want to be too late for work. They finally move the truck and on my way back to 540, I noticed a lady walking across the bridge on Buffaloe that crosses 540. I also see a car disabled, which I figured was her car. So I stopped and asked if she needed a ride. She hopped in and told me she had ran out of gas. So I took her to the gas station, where I waited for her to purchase a gas container and gas. I drove her back to her car and I proceeded on to work.

It was God's timing that I got held up at the new house for just the right amount of time so that I would get to her car at that exact moment. Now that is God's timing.

He was surprised...

2007-09-10T13:10:00.000-04:00

Now this is must see TV
http://youtube.com/watch?v=R1urrN-1_PA

He had no clue.

How To Break iTunes DRM

2007-09-07T12:06:00.000-04:00

I love technology

http://mostlysavingmoney.com/2007/06/how-to-break-itunes-drm/

R.I.P N-Word

2007-09-06T09:42:00.000-04:00

Read this article
Comedian Gets the Hook for Using N-Word

Eddie Griffin got the boot after cussing and using the N-Word. Good!! I'm glad to see people not tolerating the use of this word. I feel this word is not a term of endearment, but a it is disrespectful and oppressive.

Going back to work :--)

2007-08-24T15:21:00.000-04:00

I am blessed to have a job waiting for me. I am blessed that I have the ability to get up and go to work. But the Thursday night before my first day back to work, I was dealing with a great deal of anxiety. Why? I don't know. Maybe because I know God has a bigger plan for me. I was actually nervous about having to deal with people again and leave that much needed break. The time off allowed me, not only to catch up on my tv watching, but to think about 'me'. I realized that I was getting caught up in the rat race and the finish line was no where in site.

I started listening more to Joel Osteen (www.joelosteen.com) and Joyce Meyer (http://www.joycemeyer.org/). They are not your traditional, in your face, lay hands on you, sweating profusely southern baptist preachers; but they do preach and teach the Word. I highly recommend giving them a try. Don't get me wrong, I like Bishop TD Jakes, but, in my opinion, don't allow tradition or race keep you from getting the Word (plus TD Jakes' tv show isn't readily available anymore). Amen.

Recovery Week 2: How much TV can I possibly watch?

2007-08-08T12:17:00.000-04:00

This is the first week that I've been home alone. It's nice to have some alone time. I haven't been cleared to start driving again, so I've been reduced to watching 20 year old movies and reruns of shows that I've seen a dozen times (SATC).

I find enjoyment in free time where I am not worried about meetings, emails, rush hour, and exercising. And of course, having to cook for my husband...scratch that last part.

I started a list to keep a log of the TV shows and movies that I have watched during my recovery.
See my blog for this list. Click Here.

I find that sleeping is a luxury. I seem to can't sleep past 8am on any given day. My body will still wake up early. Go figure.

TV/Movies I've Watched During my Recovery

2007-08-07T11:49:00.001-04:00

Sex and the City (of course)
Oprah (of course)
Family Guy
Living Single
Martin
Big Love
Different World
Home Alone 2
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogalo
Singin' in the Rain
The Toy
Fantastic Four 2
Weird Science
Grease
Grease 2
Splash
Cocktail
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Lean on Me
The Money Pit
Parenthood
The Usual Suspects
Wildcats
E! True Hollywood Stories: George Michael
E! True Hollywood Stores: Mo'Nique
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
9 to 5
Romancing the Stone
Pride

to be continued...

A day in the life of Tabby's world...

2007-08-03T20:28:00.000-04:00

A day in the life of Tabitha Sanders...

7:02a: I woke up to early, tired to go back to sleep
8:34a: rolled out of bed with anticipation that Tabitha will be on time to pick me up at 9:30 so that we could get some breakfast and then head off to the mall...God had a different plan for us today
9:49a: Tabitha picks me up and then proceeds to back up into the storm drain and busts her tire
9:58a: I call AAA, the tell me the roadside assistance guy will be here by 11:19
10:03a: we debate over whether to cook some breakfast or call in an order to IHOP, neither of us want to cook anything, we decide to eat a FiberOne bar to hold us until we eat in about an hour...how long could it really take to get a new tire?
11:19a: the AAA guy has not shown up, I call AAA again, they tell me he'll be here in 20 minutes
11:43a: I called AAA again b/c the AAA hasn't shown up
11:53a: he finally shows up
12:14p: the AAA guy tells us that none of his lug wrenches will fit Tabitha's tire, so we decided to tow it to Sam's club tire center
12:20p: the AAA guys tells us that he has to get authorization to use this tow truck, so I have to call AAA again to make the request to tow the car (a bunch of red tape)
12:37p: we are finally on our way to Sam's, I share Tabitha's macaroni and cheese story with the AAA guy, named Michael, which he found very funny
12:58p: arrive at Sam's club to find that the one tire that fits Tab's car is too expensive, we decide to get the Sam's tire guy to put the donut on her car and go to another tire place
1:36p: while the donut was put on the car, we call several tire places to do price comparisons, we found the Firestone on New Hope Rd had a good deal
2:33p: keep in mind we haven't eaten all day, so we are starving by the time the Firestone guy is finished, then we head off to IHOP
3:22p: we eat...a lot, i ate so much I almost fell asleep at the table
3:31p: we leave to run some errands, bypassing the mall since I was tired and Tabitha hadn't slept in 24 hours
5:01p: Tabitha drops me off at home...it feels like I've been at work all day

Another day in the life of Tabitha S. Taylor...for those of you that know her, this is just an ordinary day.

What I Learned from Planning my Wedding

2007-08-03T20:17:00.000-04:00

Here is what I learned from planning my wedding...

People really get upset when children not allowed to attend the wedding and the reception
Make sure the wedding party orders the right size dresses and tuxedos
Its irritating when people ask to bring more than one guest to the engagement party when the were instructed not to
Its irritating when people ask to bring more than one guest to the reception
Groomsmen will actually wait until the last minute to get fitted for their tuxedos
Can't make the wedding party stay in a free hotel room
Families get attitudes with each other very quickly
Learning how to manage 1000 things at once
Email is the best invention ever
My co-workers don't like to hear about my wedding plans EVERYDAY
I can send email, an instant message, and talk on the phone all at the same time
Ordering green beans in a hotel costs too much
Ordering soda at a hotel costs too much
Nobody cares how much food costs at a wedding except for the people who are paying for it
My father has constantly reminded me that his wallet is now closed for business as of April 2, 2005 @ 2:31pm.
You really can't please everyone...especially FAMILY.
The most commonly heard excuse for not RSVPing on time..."I can't find the invitation"
The most commonly heard phrase from people who did not RSVP on time..."What day is the wedding?"
When hiring vendors, cheap does not mean better quality. You get what you pay for.
I didn't realize my co-workers missed me so much while I was gone
No one has a clue as to how much time and effort went into this wedding, but me and my parents...yes, not even the groom
We should have got married in Jamaica!!
I had an fabolous time at the ceremony and the reception
My mother is always right
This wedding is about you, so do what makes you happy, screw everyone else. This event will only happen once (hopefully)

Recovery Week 1: Why can't I relax?

2007-08-02T21:55:00.000-04:00

Recovery Week 1: It's been a week since the surgery. I'm still sore, but its not severe. I stopped taking the pain meds on Wednesday because the nausea was unbearable. I would rather be in a little pain than in a little pain plus nausea.

I've received much appreciated support via phone calls, emails, and in person. I've been blessed with a good circle of friends.

I love dem Tarheels....

2007-08-02T20:39:00.000-04:00

Disclaimer: The following blog contains material that describes my surgery experience in detail. I right this blog as a history for me, myself, and I.

Night before Surgery(Wed): I've been nervous ever since my doctor set my surgery date a month ago. I've been very emotional at times because this is serious. They are cutting my gut open. Life gets a new perspective when your life is in someone else's hands. Soon my fibroids (named Laverne and Shirley) will be gone. Praise God for favors and a good sleeping pill.

Before Surgery (Thu): I had a good prayer circle with me while we waited an extra 3 1/2 hours to start the surgery, due to a delay in a previous surgery. It was a long day considering I hadn't eaten since 8pm the previous night. We held hands and my phenomenal Aunt Zine prayed over my surgery....I had a unexpected calmness come over me. I went to the pre-op room to get the IV started. The tried once in my right hand, but apparently I have what's called 'rolling veins', meaning the needle missed the vein. They tried again in my left hand...missed the vein, then again in the right hand....missed the vein. Yep, these hurt. They finally decided to just give me the gas and do the IV once I'm passed out. Note to self: skip the IV and just get the gas first. The last thing I remember was some smelly gas, and then I was in la-la land.

After Surgery (Thu): Laverne and Shirley have left the building. It was nice to be drugged up. It was weird to be out of control, even for a short period of time. The catheter was an experience...I wasn't sure to push the pee or not push the pee...surprise, surprise...no pushing needed. Lots of visitors and much appreciated support. This was the first time in my life that I can remember not having an appetite...I finally found a diet that works.

Fri: I couldn't really sleep last night. I never really could get comfortable due to the soreness. But it was comforting to know that my loving husband was sleeping on a cot next to my bed. He's a sweetheart and a true blessing...I can't wait to eat some of this cooking, this hospital food is terrible. Although, the chicken broth was soothing on my scratchy throat as a side effect from the breathing tube used during surgery. The staples in my belly look crazy. They literally look like staples used for paper. I'm still sore, but the drugs are good. The fabulous bouquet of roses from my dad was a nice pick me up.

Sat: I really didn't get good sleep, but Andre was still hanging in there with me on the cot. He's a trooper. I was able to eat real food today, although I couldn't finish most of the meals. UNC HealthCare had decided to they had enough of my money, so they discharged me that afternoon. Most of the nursing staff was cool except for a few employees, but overall my hospital stay was acceptable. Got to love dem' heels.

Should college basketball players leave school early for the NBA?

2007-04-25T12:48:00.000-04:00

Being educated is something that can never be taken from you. You earned that degree, its yours, no one can deny you that. Get the degree first, then play ball. Who cares if you make millions of dollars in the NBA, if you can't even balance your checkbook.