When I went to the doctor on Monday to see about my rash o’ death, he prescribed a four day treatment of oral prednisone, which is a steroid.
It didn’t occur to me at the time that I was heading into full blown PMS at any moment.
I’m literally experiencing PMS on steroids.
And it’s not pretty, my friends.
In fact, a few moments ago, I killed an entire plate of chocolate chip cookies all by myself.
They never saw it coming.
Anyway, things can only get better because at noon today I’m picking up Annie, Sophie and Amy Beth from the airport and we’re heading straight for some of the finest Mexican food San Antonio has to offer.
Then later, we’ll get to go hear Beth Moore and Travis Cottrell at the Alamodome.
And even later, I’ll attack another plate of chocolate chip cookies.
I can’t help myself.
It’s the hormones.
And the steroids.
Oh, and the chocolate.
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Hope you feel better soon. Sounds like a fun day!
I have taken very large doses of prednisone a couple of times my MS has flared up and it is not pretty…because in addition to the munchies it also causes bloating and swelling…especially in my face. Not a pretty look!
Enjoy your weekend! Chocolate chip cookies, Mexican food and Beth Moore – who could ask for more?
I now list those same steroids as something I’m allergic to on my medical records. The last time I took them I was so over the top emotional, much crying and anxiety…oooh, very ugly indeed.
I’ll be fighting the demon of envy all day just thinking about the blog sister gathering and wishing I was there. Have a wonderful time!
If you’re willing, I’ll help you with those chocolate chip cookies, or maybe I’ll get to the dough before you even have a chance to bake ‘em!
I’m headed to S.A. from Austin in just a few hours, and I hope I get to see you at the conference/Siesta Fiesta! Can’t believe me and my Momma been waitin’ a whole year for this thang!! Woohoo!
Mexican food, chocolate, and great friends…what more could a girl want!
“PMS on steroids” … That’s hysterical!
I’m guessing living through it isn’t so funny, but the cookies have got to be nice. So, hang in there, and thanks for laugh.
~Luke
Don’t feel bad, you can feel better that you are eating them for me. I just got diagnosed with gestational diabetes on Wednesday, so anything that is good and has any kind of taste is out for me until this baby is born.
Have a great time with the girls!
Can we get a picture of what that looks like? HAHAHA
If there ever was a good excuse to eat a plate of cookies, that would be it! You couldn’t control yourself!! It’s totally not your fault!
ok, so not to make light of your situation, but chocolate chip cookies, mexican food, beth moore/travis, more chocolate chip cookies hmmmm.. can i have some of that stuff you’re taking!? things aren’t quite as exciting here in TN
I’m thinking you and Amanda @ Baby Bangs might want to steer clear of each other until the hormonal cycles die down. Otherwise, I fear for San Antonio. A hormonal hurricane can make Fay look friendly.
(Have fun! Eat Mexican! Give Him some praise for this wonderful thing called the blogosphere where we make friends from all over the country we would never had had otherwise.)
I feel your pain! Now we know why Barry Bonds is so crabby!
I used to never believe PMS is real…until a few years ago. I’m a believer, on/around the 15th of every month.
Not pretty. I’m sorry!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Would that be Rosarios by chance? I’ve never been crazy about any of the Riverwalk mexican places, but I ADORE Rosarios! What is your favorite?
This is a weekend for friends, good food, and praising God for all of the above! Enjoy all the blessings that God has given you this weekend, and don’t worry about a few extra chocolate chip cookies.
I’m gonna go eat my all-time favorite BBQ at the new place they’re opening near me (!!) and pack up to drive to SA. See you soooooooon!
Oh honey my 13 year old is like that when she has PMS and that’s without the steriods!
I am jealous of you seeing Beth live. ::sigh:: One day.
Mmmm…cookies. I’m craving some me-self. Have fun with the ladies!
You’re probably already aware of this since you were a drug rep, but just FYI….pred can cause insomnia. So…you may have plenty of time to eat and stomp your way through San Antonio.
Y’all have a great time, Melanie. Hope you feel better soon, on all accounts.
Love and hugs,
Diane
Enjoy your outing! Sounds like fun!
And I’ll do the dorky, first time posting ever here and ask, “Do you live in San Antonio because I’ve heard the River Walk is fantastic and I need a reason to come to Texas sometime.”
I always crave chocolate chip cookies when I experience PMS…but PMS on steroids…that would call for a lot of chocolate!!!
Have fun this weekend!
GET! OUT!! I’m having an “It’s a small world after all” moment, freaking out more about your company than the fact you just man-handled a plate of chocolate chip cookies. Just yesterday I invited Amy Beth to meet for coffee, but she declined because she was headed to San Antonio, and I thought @ you, but didn’t connect the dots OR add one and one and get two, maybe I’m just a remedial student after all.
And Annie and Sophie coming to town? What fun
. It’s gonna be one whale of a good time, I KNOW this of which I speak. Throw Beth, Travis, Jesus (and some cookies) in the mix?
Yes ma’am…six shades of fun!
I’ve already told Sophie this, but the TWO OF YOU should go on tour.
Oh my!my! my!… You girls have fun and keep out of trouble. Please make sure Ms Boo has plenty of cheese to sustain her.
You poor thing. I hope you’re feeling better soon.
And I wish I were there with you–y’all are going to have a ball.
You will survive!
I love the chocolate and I don’t really need steroids as an excuse!
I have rich chocolate recipes posted today – you might enjoy if you feel the need to have the ultimate chocolate weekend!
Please lift a chip full of salsa and toast me in my absence. Thank you. Thankyouverymuch.
Again I thank you for introducing me to the puffy taco, hallelujah.
One should never allow the two to mix – it should be a question your doc ask before he gives you the script!! I am thinking any jury in the world would let you off for whatever you may do under these circumstances.
You look like Ahhhh-nold on all those steriods! I vant to pump you up!
Life is short – eat cookies!
oh, child…the steroids they are vicious. I got a HORRIBLE. INDESCRIBABLE case of poison oak one summer and had to take 2 steriod injections and 2 dosepacks before I could clear it up. I felt like a lady-wrestler (and probably looked it too). BTW, I read over to your friend Amy Beth’s blog for the first time and I think I’d like to introduce her to my son.
well, it sounds like as good an excuse as any to eat the whole plate’s worth of the best cookies ever. and have a whole bowl of queso, too.
y’all are gonna have a great time this weekend…i am trying hard not to be jealous!
PMS and steroids at the same time. That’s a nightmare I hope I never go through. Keep the supply of cookies around. Cookies are the anti-venom for both PMS and steroids. You’re on the right track!
Have a super weekend. Sounds like you need a getaway. What a wonderful group of women to share it (and more chocolate) with.
If you are ever headed to the northern states on your “tour” (specifically Philly), know that you have a tour guide willing to show you around!
God bless,
Hey now- you can’t just throw out a comment about the “finest Mexican food San Antonio has to offer” and leave off the name of the restaurant! That’s just plain mean!
I am with you sista. Hubs just left for a business trip and I am gonna make me a whole lotta chocolate chip cookies. He’ll never see the evidence!
Don’t you just lurve being a woman?
Mmmmmmhmmmm….
haha, I love it! PMS on steroids, now there is a picture!
I’d join you on that plate of chocolate chip cookies. Wanna share??
Wasn’t Beth great? I didn’t get but 3 hours sleep last night. I was so excited to hear Beth teach again. Dh and kids went to spend the night on the USS Lexington. It was just Macie, my rat terrier, and me. ALL NIGHT she lightly growled at the closed bedroom door.
Mary, I have MS too. Last time I was on prednisone I WAS SO WEIRD! One memorable moment was when a fly landed on my arm and I started bawling. Just BAWLING hysterically. Sad.
Well ladies, I’m headed to the HEB…
I just have to say that I love reading your blog and your all access blog. You have made me laugh almost daily and encourage just often as you go through motherhood with God’s grace. I am sure you have been given a blog award before, but I am sending you one.
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amy (a busy mom and bamabelle!!)
May I recommend one pan of brownies? If that doesn’t work, feel free to go for a second. That and a tall cold glass of milk always works for me!
Praying for you tonight. i am so envious of ya’ll getting to hear good words from Beth!!!
Big, the Moore girls are just nuts about you. We hope so much that we get to be your and Boo’s peeps in the Kingdom. Y’all are so fun. Thank you so much for coming!
Yep. Gotta love those steroids. I’m blaming this extra poundage I’m carrying on them. They pumped me full of them (intravenously) during chemo….but that WAS 18 months ago….Tnat chocolate STILL calls my name — no it YODELS my name!
Stop making me laugh when I want to feel sorry for you!
Hey Melanie,
I hope you remember me…I was your driver from the airport for She Speaks. I received my CD session in the mail on blogging and wanted to let you know how much it is going to help me! I am so glad I ordered it (and so sad I missed it in person!).
I enjoyed reading a bit about your weekend. I hope you met God in a way like you never have before; it sounds wonderful!
Lynn
Hey girl, I’m praying for you in the morning and your sweet Caroline too! What a thrill to get to meet you this weekend. You are such a blessing!
LOL. Been there, took that at the same time and ate the same thing among others. It was terrible so I can relate and say done that.
You’re blog is so funny. I’m adding you to my list of blogs to read. Thanks for the laugh this early a.m.
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