February 23, 2008 Heartburn/Reflux Rears It's Ugly Head

Oh, what I wouldn't give for some TUMS! Or some Mylanta! But we have none of that stuff in the house, because I NEVER get heartburn anymore!

I have no idea what caused it. I didn't eat anything new today except baked beans for lunch. I was fine all afternoon, it started after dinner. All I had for dinner was a 2 ounce extra lean hamburger, 1/2 cup of rice, and 1/2 cup of V8 juice. Weird! Oh, and I did put some fiber powder in my porridge for breakfast, but I can't imagine that would be a problem.

Now, if I could drink a nice glass of milk, I'd feel better. But noooooooo, no milk for me! Other than that it was a decent day. I got some shopping done so we're all restocked here. Had a nice day "off" from the kids, as they were with their father on a tour of Yankee stadium (which was reportedly "way cool"!) I went to make salmon for dinner tonite and when I opened it it smelled awful. Not just super fishy, but rotten. I was pretty cheezed because this was some VERY expensive salmon, but I was not going to worry about that--my mantra has always been "when in doubt, throw it out". Not taking any chances with bad fish!

Now everyone is back home, and Laura is not feeling well. Scratchy throat, stuffy nose, the whole shebang. And tomorrow is their Master Chef awards dinner where they are cooking for 50+ people. This could be interesting. Maybe I'll send her with a surgical mask! Poor thing. I just hope she doesn't share her germs with me--I do NOT need to get sick!! Not that being sick is any good for her--she can't afford to miss any school. Ay yi yi, it just never ends.I am looking forward to the next few days, where it is supposed to be dry and in the 40s. Hopefully good enough to venture out for a walk. And hopefully I can be on the treadmill Wednesday morning, if the doctors come through with their permissions! (Please, oh PLEASE!!!)

Well, lets go see what effect granola has on heartburn. Hopefully it helps. Then I'm off to bed, hopefully for a good night's sleep.