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Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8: Library HC Ed Vol 1

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I just wanted to brag a little about how awesome this collector’s edition is that came out recently. This over-sized hardcover edition collects issues 1 thru 10 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 8 in all its glory, including a gallery of all the alternate covers in the back (the TPB covers, too) and a sketch book section, as well.

(Click the cover below to visit TFAW.com where we ordered it)

Besides being so large, gorgeous, and high quality, it’s quite the experience all over again seeing my wife in this format. For those who don’t know, Joss Whedon wrote Robin into issue 10 as a “Minder.” You can read a great article about that HERE.

It’s especially nice that they included the alternate covers because my lovely Robin joins Buffy and Willow on the one for issue 10:

So check it out if you’re a Buffy fan, especially if you haven’t looked into the Season 8 series yet. There are more library editions coming!

EKG Pac Attack!

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I worry about the stress these last few weeks have put on Robin, and she’s been fantastic, so everyone knows.

So today, I got out of the shower and noticed in the mirror this strip of hair shaved away from my chest for the EKG test yesterday. An idea came to mind. I grabbed a marker, did a little sketch work and showed Robin!

That put a smile on her face:

Rush Limbaugh must think my wife is a slut

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I see that when grad student Sandra Fluke suggested “that women are often prescribed birth control for medical reasons,” Rush claimed this must make a woman a slut, prostitute, and all sorts of other insulting things (click on the quote above to read all about it).

Well, Robin has been taking Yaz for years for the very same issue that Sandra was referring to regarding her classmate. Without it, her chances are much higher for heart attack, cancer, and diabetes in her later years. Even though Yaz is technically a birth control, it contains certain hormones in it that gives her what she needs. We actually had to change pharmacies once (leave Walgreen’s) because they insisted on categorizing it as one of those choice-drugs and therefore not covered with our insurance discounts. And wow! Without coverage, that stuff is super expensive.

And Rush, my wife can’t have children, so fuck you very much.

Big thumbs up to this video:

Happy 9th Wedding Anniversary to Us!

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Nine years ago today, it was time to go get our driver’s licenses renewed, and it had been weighing heavily on my mind how concerned Robin had been that I might leave her. See, her schizophrenia had been worsening, and she felt she was becoming too much of a burden to me. I wanted to prove to her that I was there for the long haul.

So I joked with her that it sure would save us some money if we got married before getting new licenses rather than later, because then she wouldn’t have to get another one with her name changed. She gave me this weird stare until I clarified, “Let’s go to the Kahoka courthouse and get married. We can do whatever else is needed while we’re in town.”

And we did just that! We went to the courthouse, which we now live right across from (and was torn down last year – they’re building a new one at the moment), and Judge Moon married us. He was in a big hurry to get to Jefferson City for something time-sensitive, so he rattled the words off so fast, I felt Robin was being auctioned off. I’m glad no one outbid me!

Next, we went across the street to have lunch with my mother and now-deceased uncle at a German restaurant (closed down now – ugh). Then we went to get our driver’s licenses. Robin’s license is long-since expired, but they let her keep it because the picture on it was taken on her wedding day. Ha! The lady at license office was shocked, saying, “That’s the first time a woman ever wanted to keep a license for the photo!”

That night, we had some close friends over for beer and fried gator tail brought up from a recent Florida trip.

And here is a photo of her from that same day. Happy anniversary, sweetie! I made blueberry pancakes for supper and there’s a cake cooling on the counter. I’ll ice it in a few.

Move It!

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We have a boombox in the bathroom for when we’re taking a shower, doing laundry, etc.

Tonight, I switched out the Genitorturers CD with a 90s dance CD before Robin’s shower. Let’s see if she notices…

When she returned to the living room, our terrier mix had taken over the couch, having stretched out like she was queen of the house. Usually, Robin says, “Opal, move! That’s my spot.”

This time, Robin spoke with a bounce in her knees, “Opal, move… you like-ta move-it, move-it. You like-ta move-it, move-it…”

Interesting results!

Robin’s Birthday Party on PS3!

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Anyone on Playstation 3? With both of us stuck at home, ours is a lifesaver with all the games, Netflix, Music Unlimited, and blu ray fun we have on it.

With Robin‘s birthday coming up next Sunday (14th), I thought I’d try something new for the fun of it. We’re big fans of Playstation Home, where we can run around and socialize while playing various games. Robin especially loves racing dolphins on there.

At 7pm, Central Time, on her birthday, we’ll have a get-together in one of our personal spaces called Jess’s Apartment. We share the same account so if you have a PS3, add this as a friend:

devilmosh

Sometimes we’re in Home as a girl for Robin, sometimes a guy for me. For this, I’ll have her all dressed up for a party and while I control it all (she gets awfully confused with it), she’ll be watching with me so she can respond to conversation via text chatting through me. If I can get her on the blue tooth, she can do voice.

So once you’ve added me, simply show up in Home at around that time, go to the “Friends” section to find us and request an invite. If you don’t get a response right away, just be patient. My seizures, etc, are pretty random and I may go out here or there. Same goes if Robin’s avatar goes quiet for a bit. It’d be because I lost the ability to mess with it. If I get really bad, I may have to cut the party short, but I really hope to get through it okay so we can both have a great time with everyone!

Also, I think there’s a max of 11 people allowed in the space. If you try to get in and it’s full (I doubt it will be, but never know) then I’ll message you about it.

Update on Robin

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Sorry to keep this short and sweet, but to be honest, these seizures are killing me. Robin is doing better. She was hoping to come home tonight but she was pretty sick last night, so her doctor thought it best to stay through the weekend. Unless anything serious comes up, she should be coming home on Monday.

They needed to lower her Lithium, which helped, so that’s a good thing! Anytime they can lower something to stabilize her is great, because she’s at the safe maximum dosages of everything. The doctor really doesn’t want to dope her up any more than necessary to keep her comfortable.

They also found that her blood was low in potassium, so they’re giving her something to help that. Low potassium can certainly cause confusion, etc.

I worry that nerves could be contributing, like from the stress of taking care of me. I certainly deal with a lot of stress watching over her, as well, just as anyone who cares for a loved one with some sort of special needs. It comes with the territory. I just hope it doesn’t end up being too much for her.

To help with that, my mother has made arrangements so she’ll be able to come over much more often through the week, even if it’s to help with the housecleaning and whatnot. It will be wonderful having her around more.

Robin to the hospital… take two

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I apologize for the back-and-forth, but we were able to reach Robin’s doctor today and he secured her a room. No visit to the ER first and all that red tape. All she has to do is show up and they’ll get her settled in.

She went with us to Columbia to see my neurologist and had a really rough time with her hallucinations. And I had a ton of seizures so right now, I feel like someone tossed me in a UFC ring while drunk. My doctor sent for some more tests. He’s glad to see that my cataplectic spells don’t last as long, but he’s struggling to fight the spasms. He’s trying, though.

I’m home now and Mom is getting Robin ready to go.

Again, thanks for all the well wishes. They’re very much appreciated.

Robin is going to the hospital

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UPDATE: She’s home! See full update at the bottom:

I’ve been extremely proud of Robin. She used to need a stay at the hospital at least a few times a year (usually during big changes in season), but she’s managed to do okay for about a year and a half. Well, she’s been having a terrible time of it lately, and the voices are getting too noisy for her. She was asking to go to the hospital and I don’t want her to suffer just to keep her home. It takes so long to get registered and settled in, that it’s probably best to go in on Sunday evening. Then she’s there and all set for her doctor to see her in the morning.

It’s probably just a matter of adjusting her meds. It’s a necessary evil that keeps her stable. This is the first time since all my problems came on that I’ve had to be without her, though.

I’m always an emotional wreck when she’s away. I know she’s being taken care of, but you don’t spend 24/7 with the person you love and not get worried sick when they’re gone. I’m predicting that the stress of it will mean tons of extra spells/seizures for me, and I’ll be home alone. It can’t be avoided, though. I’ll simply do as little as possible while she’s away, which will probably last about a week, maybe a week and a half. I have video games, music, movies, the laptop and all my friends here… I can stay busy.

My mother came by to take Robin, and I wasn’t in good shape to go along. Then Mom is coming by early in the morning to take me to my neurologist appointment. That’s a good 3 hours away so it will be an all-day thing. We’re definitely keeping my mother busy. She is so full of awesome! She has to take care of an elderly gentleman who lives a half hour away, so there’s that when she’s not running around for us. She is just amazing.

Anyway, just calling for some cheerleaders to keep Robin in their thoughts while she gets through this. And if my online behavior is weird, you’ll know why. Thanks!

UPDATE: I was having a rough time getting to sleep, so I was still awake in bed when Robin and Mom arrived home. They said the hospital was full – no rooms at all. Apparently, the clinic in Hannibal, MO closed down and Quincy caught the overflow.

Once she was home, I slept like a baby, and we’ll just get with her doctor as soon as we can this week. For now, I have to get ready to go to Columbia for my doc. Thanks, everyone for their good wishes!

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