Star_disgate

@star_disgate (779)

Phoenix, Arizona • Age 39

Joined myLot 9 years ago

Hello myLot world. My name as you can see is Crystal. I love to read and write. I live in Phoenix with my family! I love animals , people and video games.

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Planning ahead

Star_disgate @star_disgate (779) • Phoenix, Arizona 12 Aug 21

I actually had a pretty good day. I am doing my best to start writing again, but those plans always come to a quick halt. I think it would help me with things. Some of the websites I used to make money on have shut down, so I am...

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Biopsy Today

Star_disgate @star_disgate (779) • Phoenix, Arizona 12 Aug 21

Today was a fun day (note the sense of sarcasm, please). I had to go in this morning for a biopsy of my uterus due to some of my medical issues. That was painful. My doctor doesn't think there is anything major going on and thinks...

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Productive Days

Star_disgate @star_disgate (779) • Phoenix, Arizona 12 Aug 21

Today was pretty productive, I guess. We got started a bit more on getting my stepson enrolled into school . That alone has been a nightmare. I did feel myself slowly breaking down and had a good cry, but then I looked at my 10...

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Do You Ever Feel Like Life Isn't On Your Side?

Star_disgate @star_disgate (779) • Phoenix, Arizona 10 Aug 21

Lately it just feels like life isn't on my side, or that too much is happening for me to handle. First, I am already stressed enough with my medical stuff. Then my husband gets a ticket in the mail for speeding. We saw the video...

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Combatting Writer's Block Day 13 - Teenagers and Stuff

Star_disgate @star_disgate (779) • Phoenix, Arizona 28 Jan 21

Yesterday we got the call we were waiting for. My daughter was caught shoplifting at Walmart. We kind of had a feeling but weren't sure. They didn't say anything to me. They brought her to us and said nothing. We have set in some...

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Combating Writer's Block Day 12 - Back To It

Star_disgate @star_disgate (779) • Phoenix, Arizona 27 Jan 21

I've been gone about a week. Nothing big happened. But my neuropathy was horrible, so I took a break. I feel a lot better. I had to go back to a certain medication that I used to take. I had to stop breastfeeding, because I...

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Combating Writer's Block Day 11 - Good Things

Star_disgate @star_disgate (779) • Phoenix, Arizona 20 Jan 21

My doctor responded to the prior authorization request on my medication, she said it takes 24-72 hours, so hopefully by Monday, if not sooner, we will get my medication situation figured out. I do have an appointment with her...

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Combating Writer's Block Day 10 - Today

Star_disgate @star_disgate (779) • Phoenix, Arizona 19 Jan 21

Today was interesting. I dealt with my pain as usual. I also found out that the medication the doctor is putting me on cost over $600 without insurance, so I am hoping the doctor can get the insurance company to approve it. I feel...

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Days of Pain

Star_disgate @star_disgate (779) • Phoenix, Arizona 18 Jan 21

This neuropathy pain is horrible. I am hoping we can find a solution for what is happening to my body. I am trying to get work done, but it has been hard. What does everyone else do to deal with pain?

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Combating Writer's Block Day 9 - Baby Steps

Star_disgate @star_disgate (779) • Phoenix, Arizona 18 Jan 21

I am trying to work on my health. I need to take baby steps though. Those first steps will have to be in my eating habits. So I am going to do my best to drink more tea ( I don't sweeten it) and cut back on soda. My soda is...

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Combating Writer's Block Day 8 - We are not the same

Star_disgate @star_disgate (779) • Phoenix, Arizona 17 Jan 21

One thing that bugs me is when people find out about a medication you're taking and give you all the reasons you should not take it and one of those reasons is because it had a negative effect on them. I'm in pain so I am willing...

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Combating Writer's Block Day 7- Break

Star_disgate @star_disgate (779) • Phoenix, Arizona 16 Jan 21

Today I need a bit of a break. I am hoping to come back later tonight for writing and responding to comments. My neuropathy is horrible and I am tired.

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Combating Writer's Block Day 6- Sleepless Night

Star_disgate @star_disgate (779) • Phoenix, Arizona 15 Jan 21

For some reason, last night Broly was really fussy. He normally isn't fussy. On top of the fussing, my hands were completely numb and kept throbbing. (Is that the right spelling?) After the constant fussing. We put him in bed with...

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Found a funny new way to come up with writing topics

Star_disgate @star_disgate (779) • Phoenix, Arizona 14 Jan 21

I am asking my baby what he thinks of my ideas. If he smiles and laughs to me saying something in a normal tone... I will write it and submit it to vocal. How do you come up with ideas?

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Today was good

Star_disgate @star_disgate (779) • Phoenix, Arizona 14 Jan 21

Today was actually a pretty good day. I had my doctors appointment. I went fairly well. The doctor changed my medication for my neuropathy to Lyrica. Hopefully this one works. I just have to slowly come off of the Gabapentin, but...

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Combating Writer's Block Day 5 - Yesterday

Star_disgate @star_disgate (779) • Phoenix, Arizona 14 Jan 21

Hello all. I hope you are having a great day. Yesterday was a busy day as we cleaned the room up and started combating some of the clutter. However, it is still a disaster. We got the room clean for the most part. As I mentioned...

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Combating Writer's Block Day 4 - Tummy Time

Star_disgate @star_disgate (779) • Phoenix, Arizona 13 Jan 21

This post is earlier than normal. I really need to go to bed, but I will not be able to write later on today as I have several plans. I decided for today's post, I will discuss tummy time with my 3 month old. Sadly he doesn't...

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What is your favorite Internet Browser?

Star_disgate @star_disgate (779) • Phoenix, Arizona 12 Jan 21

One of the reasons I had stopped writing is because my computer seemed to be running slow. When I turned it back on months later and completely reset it, I downloaded Chrome as usual and noticed how slow it was. I have an ASUS...

internet browser

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Broly is 3 Months!

Star_disgate @star_disgate (779) • Phoenix, Arizona 12 Jan 21

Some how I was lucky and ended up with a baby boy. On Saturday he turned 3 months. It is so strange to wake up and know I am a mommy to a new baby. He is such a sweetheart and I feel like there is more in life to be thankful for...

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Obsessed with 90 Day Fiance

Star_disgate @star_disgate (779) • Phoenix, Arizona 12 Jan 21

Does anyone else watch 90 Day Fiancé? When I first heard my mom watching it, I thought it was stupid, but now I am obsessed. I have several favorite couples, but I love Loren and Alexi. Do you watch this show? What about the spin...

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