Day 22 of 100 days of Gratitude-

 so very thankful for our sitter, she treats Brooke like one of her own, its nice to know she is taken care of

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My mom took Brooke to her house for the week, they are having so much fun.

So on Monday of last week, i saw my surgeon for follow up-

She then proceeded to tell me what i didnt want to hear- i have Interstitial Cystitis ( IC) - my family doctor has been telling me this for a few months now - but he wanted the surgeon to confirm and finally she did.

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a painful condition due to inflammation of the tissues of the bladder wall. The cause is unknown. IC is frequently misdiagnosed as a urinary tract infection. Patients often go years without a correct diagnosis. On average, there is about a 4-year delay between the time the first symptoms occur and the diagnosis is made.

The condition generally occurs around age 30 to 40, although it has been reported in younger people. Women are 10 times more likely to have IC than men.

So my whole way of living has to pretty much change- my diet can not consist of anything yummy.
No spices, no dressings...

Diet modification

Some patients find that changes in their diet can help control symptoms. The idea is to avoid foods and beverages that can cause bladder irritation. Below are some of the foods that the Interstitial Cystitis Association says may cause bladder irritation.

• Aged cheeses

• Alcohol

• Artificial sweeteners

• Chocolate

• Citrus juices

• Coffee

• Cranberry juice (Note: Although cranberry juice is often recommended for urinary tract infections, it can make IC symptoms worse.)

• Fava and lima beans

• Meats that are cured, processed, smoked, canned, aged, or that contain nitrites

• Most fruits except blueberries, honeydew melon, and pears

• Nuts except almonds, cashews, and pine nuts

• Onions

• Rye bread

• Seasonings that contain MSG

• Sour cream

• Sourdough bread

• Soy

• Tea

• Tofu

• Tomatoes

• Yogurt

Day 20 of 100 days of gratitude-

yummy dinner that I don't have to cook. Happy Easter ♥

Day 19 of 100 days of Gratitude

 Washer and Dryer 

so thankful that i do not have to stand over a scrub board and scrub til my hands are sore. 

Day 18 of 100 days of gratitude:

Good Friday ~ how he died so i don't have to

Day 15 of 100 days of Gratitude

dinner, good food & conversations with friends

Day 14 of 100 days of Gratitude:

 Kind strangers –

For brightening up my days when I least expect it