I am so sorry to hear that you are going through all this right now! I gotta say, I too am totally not surprised that your tummy is acting up with all this on your plate right now -- I think even non-IBS'ers would be having an upset stomach with all that going on!
I know this might not sound like much, but I know that it seems like things are crappy but you are doing the best that you can... which is a lot more than most people could even handle!
On a positive note, I am glad to hear that your mom had her staples out and she is doing really well. At least that's one thing to be happy about!
And we'll be here for you to lean on when Shane is away! If you ever want to talk, eMail me or I can send you my phone number if you wanna chat on the phone. I know how much you miss Shane when he is away, and it must be especially hard during this non-happy anniversary. Can you have some friends or your sister or somebody over that night to try and take your mind off of it?
If it makes you feel any better, I haven't even started THINKING about Christmas shopping .
And don't worry, as soon as your life starts to calm down you will get back to the gym and kick the same butt you always do!
I think you should make yourself some tummy tea, and have a nice hot bath and just 'aaaah' for a while!
Remember, I'm here for you if you need somebody!
**huge hugs** --Steph
-------------------- ~~I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell-I know right now you can't tell~~Matchbox 20
IBS-D,pain.