This morning I saw my betta, Saul...

I've never been good with plants or water animals...

I've never been good with plants or water animals. Currently, I have two bettas who blow bubble nests and live with marimo balls, and all seems well. The only other plant I've ever kept alive is Bob, my Dragon Tree, who came with my house and I doubted he was even a real plant for the longest because he didn't immediately die. 😂😂😂 We're going on 12 years together, and he's even got some baby Dragon Trees sprouting, so I'm going to try branching out a little, myself. 😛

I love the way succulents look, so that's what's up. I have had various succulents as my screensaver for the last few years because they are just beautiful and magical to me. I'm also trying some air plants because they are supposed to be easy. We shall see. I hate to admit that I have killed cactus plants and bamboo before, and as a child, an air plant once. 😞 I am determined to do better this time.

Both Shaun and Dinorah have gotten me succulents recently (not pictured yet, but soon). This is my haul from Lowe's this evening. Now all I need is some bamboo and I'll be set (my birthday is tomorrow - just sayin'. LOL) Anyway, I'm off to do some more reading about my new family members. 🌱🌵🌿😍

Found some truth. Couldn't keep it to myself.

Found some truth. Couldn't keep it to myself.

It's been a busy day.

It's been a busy day. Kira's butt-probing went fine. They didn't find anything wrong, thank goodness. We're hoping her pain and other symptoms can be attributed to the gall stones. We'll find out more about that on Wednesday.

After we finally got home I gave my turtle and tortoises new dirt. Tomorrow Bruce and Koopa get fresh substrate, as well. I'm trying to make the most of my week off. I do have some homework, but all of my kids come first. My brain needs a break, anyway.

For now I'm off to hang with Shaun and the dogs, and possibly paint my nails. I hope you all have a good week! ❤️

I go and eat free food if invited, but...

I go and eat free food if invited, but I don't celebrate this day. My heart is with the Natives.

No one told me...

No one told me we were expecting a blizzard today.

After two days in a row of doctor visits and tests...

After two days in a row of doctor visits and tests we've learned that Kira has gallstones and giant tonsils. I'm thankful that we're finally getting somewhere with figuring out her stomach pain and difficulty swallowing.

I never enjoy being the one to bash another person's work, but our experience with Dr. Kashyap was bad. He seemed ok at the first appointment and prescribed her some medications, but when those weren't helping and we needed to see him again he'd just call in a prescription for something else she'd tried previously that didn't help - without even talking to us. After that, he left us hanging for 2 weeks with Kira in pain before he had a nurse call and say that he wasn't taking her insurance anymore. Needless to say, we were upset because quite frankly it was bullshit to let her hurt for that long with no help. 

She is now seeing Dr. Eloubeidi. She had an EGD and endoscopic ultrasound done yesterday. She's got a colonoscopy and Pipida test scheduled for next week. Both Dr. Eloubeidi and Kira's primary care doctor complained about her large tonsils, so she saw an ENT today. The ENT said she would like to see Kira's tonsils again in 3 weeks after we see how well the meds that Dr. Eloubeidi prescribed work. We're all hoping that they'll shrink a bit and that she'll get to keep them.

We've got several appointments to keep over the next few weeks, but it'll all be worth it if we can get our sweet girl feeling better. I'm thankful that I'm out of school next week because I feel like there is a lot to juggle at the moment.

Anyway, that's what's going on with us. I hope all of you are doing well. If not, hang in there until things swing in your favor! ❤️