Really sad

[waterflow]

The holidays are here and there is no one to bake for now. Decided not to bake for my Uro’s place anymore. Last two times they never said thank you or anything about it so took it that was their way of telling me they didn’t want me to do that. :( I've also been thinking maybe that male nurse did get fired becuase of me and him likeing my cookies. :confused: Normally I would make a lot of Halloween cookies or cupcakes and nothing now. Just a few for home. I miss baking. Would even mail cookies and just no one now. I've been doing holidays baking since 1988 and it was the only thing left I had to hold on to after the IC started. Everything else I gave up becuase I just couldn't do it. I know no one to bake for no one. :shake: Also, worried about the test results tomorrow. What if they say nothing is wrong? Just like with the bladder. Then what do I do? Nothing can’t be fixed. Or what if something is wrong but then no one called early so doubt there is anything wrong. Hoping at least the blood work will tell why I feel so lousy and tired. I still want to be here all the time but still can’t with the dizziness so here is hoping tomorrow will at least solve that problem.
Also, not getting along with the nurses at my uro's. The new one just does not like me. She "puts up" with me because she has to. My uro still wants me there and willing to help me with anything so on times when he isn't there and I need to tell him something I tell her to give him a message for me. I'm too much of a pain for her I think. Then the other nurse that has been there for a few years isn't talking to me. Think she is mad I asked my Uro to do the pap test for me. I went in and told her I needed another script and wondering if he would do that for me. She said no I would have ot go to my gyno which then I was thinking I was so stupid to ask but then he walked in the room and said he would do it and he was very very sick that day when he said yes. He did it before for me and said he would again if need be and he knew for me to ask him to do that I was worried something was wrong. Turns out to be just the IC again changing. So, I don't think she liked that and since then she hasn't even said hi to me. I feel like I have no one I can go to except my Uro but I can't tell any nurse now if need be to give him a message for me. :shake: Things have gone from a happy freind type situation to "a new medical staff" situation. I'm really down. :( Sorry

[Babs RN]

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[dancemomof2]

Maybe contact a nursing home and see if you can bake for the residents. That will make them feel better and you as well.

[leelee88]

(((((((hugs))))))))))):angel:

[ICNDonna]

If you have a mission in your town, you could call there and ask if they could use some baked goods.

I hope your tomorrow is better.

Donna

[traceann]

Hey Mary, don't let it get you down!! ;) I think finding a mission or even a nursing home to bake for is a FABULOUS idea! I am sure the patrons of the mission would love to have homemade baked goods, it's a comfort food you know! :) And I know that nursing home patients so love to be thought of. When I was young and in dance classes, my teacher used to arrange for a recital at one of the local nursing homes every year and it always made them so happy to have all us kids come in a perform. Gave them an activity to look forward to etc. Any kindness they really appreciate! And you have a big heart, it would be a perfect fit! :) I am sure there are lots of ladies there who used to bake and just can't anymore, so to get REAL homemade goodies would probably mean more to them than you'd ever know - and the bonus is you might get some killer recipes too! ;)

Don't worry about the uro's office, I am sure we have all experienced the occasional staff member who was a bit, um, for lack of a better term "grumpy", hee hee. Just know that you are a great person for thinking of them in taking them baked goods etc, no matter what you are the better person for it. Just sometimes people don't appreciate it - and that's their loss. Don't let their response or lack of response dictate the way you feel - you're a wonderful giving person, it's not your problem, it's theirs. Keep on just being yourself and to heck with them if they don't appreciate it, that's too bad, I am sure there are MANY who would be so happy to recieve the kindness - and the calories! YUMMY!!!!! :smile tee

You do sound like me though with my soap-making. I made tons of it one year and had no one to give it too, ha ha, kinda took the fun right out of it. Eventually used it all as handsoap in the kitchen - at least with the yummy baked goods you'd make - you can eat them!!!! :lmao:

Hey, maybe you could start your own internet store for your stuff! You know there are lots of sites that do just that, the special stuff - cookies etc. You could make a buck or two selling "gourmet" baked goods! hee hee hee!!! ;)

So, to quote hubby's favortie phrase to hate (drives him nuts when I say it to him, ha ha ha) "turn that frown upside-down!" Corny, huh?:rolleyes:

Hugs,
Tracey

[dg2901]

If you have a Ronald McDonald house near you, inquire as they really appreciate goodies during the holidays.

:)
Diana

[kadi]

Nursing home for goodies is a great idea:)
How about other places, like the pharmacy or library?

My dad often bakes scones to take to the "kids" (as he calls them) -baristas at the Starbucks he goes to a lot:) And he always tells them, "These are for you to enjoy, no selling them!" which makes them laugh.

If I have a baking fit, I also take cookies or slices of pie to my landlady & neighbors.

[SharonA]

All these ideas are great. I just know you will find someone to bake for. (((Hugs)))

[Michelle in KC]

Ok, Sharon! Let's start a Christmas Cookie Swap!!! Seriously, let's make a list of those who want to be in on this and start! We can bake a dozen and send them to someone else here on the ICN and they can bake a dozen of something and send them to someone else here on the ICN... I think it's be a lot of fun!! Not just IC friendly cookies. Just good old fashioned comfort food cookies! What do you think?????????

Michelle.

[SharonA]

The thought is great, Michelle but it also sounds like it could be a logistical challenge. I don't have that gift. It would also mean that there would have to be a sharing of our personal information. Such as real addresses. Not sure if that is wise on such a large scale as this would be.

[Michelle in KC]

I understand that, and I agree that some may not be willing to share their information. However, I am not one of those people.

I have done online swaps with fabric before. All we do is email each other our mailing addresses and go from there.

It's up to you. Whatever you are or aren't comfortable with.

:)

[Claredale]

Another good idea is baking for your local fire station. I take them donuts (I don't bake) sometimes and they really appreciate it. Especially on 9/11.

Don't give up eveything you love. And as far as the nurses go, I don't like my doctor's nurse very much, because she doesn't ever seem interested. My mom is a retired nurse, but she worked in a hospital. Nurses just get run down and lose their compassion. It isn't right, but that is just how it goes. I still say hi and stay cheerful even though I know the sentiment won't be returned. I know I am doing the right thing.