How's your weather and what are you up to this wknd?

[Nina]

We got lots of snow Thurs. and Fri. We got about a foot altogether, but we have all managed okay with it. Today the sun is shining and it looks so pretty out, but it's COLD!

I had a tough week. I was sitting in the floor playing fetch with one of my yorkies, and he was getting over excited. I raised the toy out of his reach and told him to sit. I was trying to get him to calm down a little bit. He lunged up after the toy and bumped my mouth really hard and knocked one of my front teeth out! He's almost 7 lbs., and he is VERY sturdy and STRONG. So, I went in search of a new dentist because my husband's company just changed dental insurance companies Oct. 1. I have a list of dentists to go by, and of course, my usual dentist isn't on it. I finally found one and saw her on Friday. I am TERRIFIED of dentists - have had some bad experiences. This woman is very very nice, and she actually made me feel relaxed.

Since I have Crohn's Disease, I have had to take Prednisone on and off ALOT over the years in mega doses. Unfortunately, it has really affected my bones and teeth. I have several cracked ones in the back, and I think they are more brittle - hence why such a small dog could knock one out. This dentist took alot of time to talk to me, ease my fears, promise me the minimal amount of pain possible, and we both decided that it would be better to get dentures since alot of my problems are caused by poor nutrition over the years (as well as the steroids) and many other issues that are caused by Crohn's. She put me on antibiotics as a precaution, since this disease is an autoimmune one. I go back on Monday to start having my teeth pulled, several at a time. I'm not looking forward to it, but I feel it's the best option.

Sorry to go on and on....it's just such a relief to find a dentist that I'm not afraid of! lol

So, after a bad week, the weekend was great. My kids and 2 of my grandchildren were here Friday for dinner, and then we played cards and just had alot of fun. They came over to cheer me up. I love my kids, they are awesome!

In spite of the weather, I've really enjoyed my weekend. I'm feeling so much better lately. I hope it lasts!!!

(I just hope I will feel like eating at least a little bit on Thanksgiving without too much mouth pain)

I hope everyone else is having a good weekend too!