Chelsey King

Updates

2008-11-15T02:26:29Z

Just an update on what has been happening over here the last couple months. I have been pretty absent from everyone and I apologize. Hopefully this offers an explanation.

Kamryn and I have been pretty sick with no relief as of yet.The end of September I got an abscess and was very sick from the infection in my tooth. After a couple surgeries and a few rounds of antibiotics (Amoxicillin and Clindamycin) and I felt much better. Then I got the flu about 2 weeks after. After a week of wanting to die I felt much better but I still maintained severe diarrhea with abdominal cramping. Around the same time Kamryn started complaining about a belly ache and started getting diarrhea. So, for about 5 weeks now Kamryn and I have both had green, icky, diarrhea. In between that date Kamryn has been hospitalized 2 times with Croup. Both times she had to get steroids, some oxygen and a breathing treatment. Kamryn and I both completed stool samples for our doctors a little over a week ago. Kamryn’s came back negative for everything while mine came back positive for the bacteria Clostridium Difficile (Otherwise known as C-Diff). C Difficile is a bacterium that causes swelling and irritation of the large intestine and colon, medically called colitis. Which essentially means I probably contracted antibiotic induced Colitis. Colitis is usually treated with an antibiotic called Flagyl or Vancomycin. The same day I had a roaring sinus infection so I got a round of Ceftin (yet another antibiotic) and Flagyl for 10 days for the colitis. I see an ENT on Monday (November 17^th to find a solution for my recurrent sinusitis. In regard to the Colitis my DR suggested semi-immediate relief. Well, today was day 8 on the medicine with no significant changes, other than the medicine was causing my stools to be black. Gross, I know. So my doctor asked me to come back into the office, where they did another stool sample. Now I wait for the partial results that I should get back on Monday and the full results on Wednesday. My doctor said my stomach was inflamed so he told me to eat lightly and take it easy over the weekend. Either I will test positive for the c-diff again and try a different medicine or the test with come back with another result. In the meantime I am doing another stool sample on Kamryn. Taking runny diarrhea out of a diaper is certainly not something I enjoy doing. Especially considering, I had a nearly completely potty trained child prior to all this CRAP. Considering that colitis is contagious, I’ve been pretty set that Kamryn has had the same thing I do. Taking a stool out of a diaper mixed with urine is sure to lead to some false negatives. I also had a urinalysis done on Kam which came back negative, everything looked great. On Thursday (November 20^th) Kamryn has an appointment with an allergist at 9am. This will be a 3hour appointment where they will poke and prod at her to see if maybe her diarrhea is an allergic reaction to anything. At 1 the same day she had an appointment with a Gastroenterologist and as if that wasn’t enough, she has a 2:40 appointment with her ENT to figure out why she keeps getting recurrent croup (Probably 15 times in the last 2 years). They will take some images of her airways to see if that’s where the problem is coming from; there will be a series of other tests that follow this one depending on the results. Kams pediatric DR is giving me a prescription for something that’s like a nebulizer so I can start giving Kamryn the steroid breathing treatments that the hospital gives her, at home. This way I will not have to rush her to the hospital every time she can’t breathe. Hopefully this will get me through this winter and eventually she will grow out of croup and nothing will be wrong with her airways. Wishful thinking. Either way, Kamryn and I are both hurting units right now and doing this all on my own is taking its toll on me with everything else on my plate. We could use all the thoughts, prayers and luck in the upcoming weeks that we figure out what is going on with us and get it cleared up. If you have gotten this far, wow… go take a break from the computer- thanks for listening.

Elections

2008-11-05T23:58:56Z

I am just ill today I guess, as this is my second blog. But again people’s stupidity is sending me on a rage.

I was not an Obama supporter; I have no problem saying that I did not choose him. Just the same that people who supported Obama have no quarrels saying “YAY Obama did it”. There is absolutely no difference. Today I celebrated a beautiful day that American history was made and at the same time I was saddened by what I think is to become, this should not make someone angry. As a matter of fact, those of you who are Obama supporters should shrug it off, your vote counted, you got what you wanted, and why do you care what I think? Just because I did not vote for Obama does not mean that I will not respect him and support him now as my president. I realize that he got into our office for a reason. Obama has been chosen. As my president elect, the president of my country that I am very proud to be part of, I will support him and this country. So everyone throwing YAY Obama parties, you have ZERO reason to be upset by someone who is upset things didn’t go the way they favored. How about if you say something openly to the public I have every right to say how I feel about it without you telling me to hush.

There. I’m off my soapbox.

People without children paying school taxes

2008-11-05T23:16:22Z

I am amazed at people’s stupidity from time to time. Today I got in an argument with a woman I work with. A 30 year old woman, who doesn’t have children, nor does she want them. She stated that “its crap” she has to pay school taxes when she has no children. These were some of the things she said in an instant message (copied and pasted)

then i should get someone to pay for my school now......why can’t you pay

Since you want everyone to be educated

i just don’t feel like its my job to pay for other ppls legs spreading

i didn’t create something to have to pay for

i don’t want one

takes money away from my own support in education.....takes away from bettering myself

takes away from me..........and that’s why i remain childless i don’t want the burdon

ppl with children always want a handout..it’s really a drag.

This is jaw dropping to me. Especially from someone who had a k-12 education paid for by tax dollars. We all benefit when our society is well educated. A large majority of children who graduated from high school graduated from public schools. Most eventually go into the work force and pay taxes. Their tax dollars help to pay for the police who patrol our streets, the supplies and works who build our roads, the electricity that lights our traffic and street lights, the community centers and public pools, the libraries, ambulance services etc. that all of us benefit from. Educated children grow up to become responsible citizens paying taxes.

Do people not realize that it is just as important for the child down the street as it is for our own children to receive a quality education, across the city, on the other side of the country, across the state and throughout the United States?

If we do not collectively accept responsibility to educate all children, then who will build our roads, protect our security here and abroad, take care of us when we are sick, make the next important medical discovery, fix our car, etc.?

We cannot possibly expect that only those who have children in public education should foot the bill when we all benefit from the education these children receive. If we do put the burden on parents alone, then only those children lucky enough to have well-educated, well-employed parents will have the education necessary to take our places in the future work force and in society.

Paying taxes to support public education is not being "penalized." It is an investment in our future. Consider it an investment in your retirement, because who do you think is going to change your diapers when you’re 80? Or cut a brain tumor out of your head? Or work on a cure for cancer? Obviously not your kids, since you aren’t having any! It’s called think past next week and beyond your own little realm for just a few minutes.

So in closing No, you, as people who don't have kids, shouldn't "FEEL" responsible for those who have had kids to put them through school. But a lot of people who didn't have kids before you, paid school taxes, so that YOU could go to school, so that YOU could have a good education, and a job, so that YOU didn't end up homeless, or on welfare! We ALL give what we can, to BETTER this society FOR EVERYONE! So that EVERYONE has a chance! It was GIVEN to YOU, GIVE IT BACK!!!

Am i am bore?

2008-02-12T16:01:11Z

Today someone told me I was “a bore”. They suggested that I “lighten up and live a little”. Considering the source and their viability I shouldn’t take offense. However, this isn’t the first time I’ve heard someone say that, so this time it kind of bothered me. I know you’ve all heard the saying “act your age?” I’ve heard that SO many times more recently. Only they aren’t telling me to grow up, they are telling me to “lighten” up because I’m not your “normal” 23 year old. Whatever that means.

Those of you who know me know I’m a VERY analytical person. I consider every possible detail of every situation. I’m not someone who lets something beat me up but I use other people’s declarations as a learning experience. Some people say things with the intent to hurt and some say it because they believe it. I’ve learned a lot from people I don’t care for at all. Either way, I feel like it makes me a very logical person. So here I am trying to understand what is so boring about me.

Okay, what exactly is a “Normal” 23 year old doing? Besides binge drinking, chain smoking, drugs and one night stands? I’ve done my share of drinking but it’s totally not for me anymore. Sure I don’t mind having drinks socially with some good friends when I go home for a week. I know my child is tucked away sleeping with her grandparents who love her just as much as I do. Generally speaking though, drinking is a waste and not something I “enjoy” doing. I’ve never done drugs, or smoked so I’m certainly not going to start now. And really, who has time for casual sex with they have 24/7 responsibility over a baby. Okay, so am I a “normal” 23 year old? Probably not.

When I consider the sources that have made these comments it starts to make sense. It could be a friend that wants me to go to the bars and before I can even answer I get the “oh I forgot, your lame and don’t ever go out never mind”. It could be the guy trying to date me who gets frustrated after I’ve turned him down for the 10^th time for any kind of dates because my child had the sniffles. Whatever the case is, it makes sense.

I’m a single parent. I have 24/7 sole custody of a baby. I have her every single second of every day that I’m not working. I work full time while I’m also in school full time. If I am not at work, I’m changing diapers. If I’m not changing diapers I am doing homework and by the time that’s done I have a 19 month old to entertain and a 4 bedroom house to keep clean and maintained. Those of you with children know how challenging that can be. I’m not complaining by any means but it’s not exactly like I have very much time for my own entertainment. Sure, I could hire a baby sitter and go out on a Friday night, but to do what? Drink? Why, so in the morning when Kamryn wants to play horsey I have to tell her to piss off cause I’m too hung over? I already feel guilty enough that I didn’t finish school before I had Kamryn and I try my hardest to not have classes until she’s asleep because I don’t like to take any more time away from her then I have to. So between working and school I feel like any spare time beyond that point when Kamryn is awake should be spent with her.

My idea of a good time is curling up on the couch to watch a good movie while Kamryn falls asleep drinking her “milk milk” on my lap, Meeting my girlfriend and her kids for lunch at a restaurant while our kids kiss under the table, teaching Kamryn all her body parts, reading a good book, taking my child to the park or outside for the afternoon, taking walks, and chasing Kamryn around the house. Those without children might think that’s a boring life, those with children understand. Those with children who are my age or older who still have the idea that “a good time” is ignoring your child to continue your life of sex, drugs and chain smoking you are the one who is boring. You are missing out on what’s most important in life. I’m creating amazing memories with the love of my life, alls you will have in 20 years is lung cancer, liver failure and syphilis, as well as a child who is resentful and angry with you for not being there.

I’ve decided that I’m not boring. I’m a good mother, a mature mother who puts her child before herself. If that means I’m boring then I’m proud to be boring.

But really, who’s boring?

chelsking @ 2002-05-29T22:02:00

2002-05-30T02:32:49Z

fuckin...yeah

Love is a beautiful thing

2002-05-28T01:29:56Z

I Love my Mallory *grin* i'd be so friggen lost w/o her...4 real...So 2day i hung out with calvin 4 a couple hours, we went to ades house...that was really weird, but then mallory came and picked me up with mandy and we cruised around and taped shit, hung out with danille for a lil while :) YUM YUM...we dropped mandy off and went to ames with the video camera, and taped conversations with random ppl we don't know..haha..we even got an old guy to talk to us about his penis, and viagra exc, what a neat old man *YUCK* we went 2 m-dawgs house for a lil while, because we all know matt is just so damn irrisistable...hahah :) we watched our old man ames video and then cruised a lil bit and then i came home...good clean fun... i should be working on my english scrap book, but i'd much rather talk to Gordon right now :)we all know how that goes...i wish ken would get online, i miss him....oo ooo i talked to justin on the phone a lil while ago, hes so cute...i love that kid..
sometimes, it really bothers me when ppl cry and bitch about their lives, when it could be so so so much worse. I mean, i haven't had a perfect life, and sometimes i bitch about it, but for the most part i like to think im a pretty content human being...but some people just go nuts over the tinest thing, and it makes no sense to me. BLAH! ah well--i want to thank all my friends 4 being there 4 me lately...you've kept my mind of shit, and i appreciate you so so so sooooooooooo much, you will never know....Im friggen tired...nite ya'll