I’m trying to get things ready and organized for Friday.
I’m not doing a very good job.
I’ve been easily distracted by things today.  And they don’t even have to be shiny, these things that sway my attention from the job at hand to……….anywhere else.
As I’ve been making a list of things not to forget, I realized that I had forgotten the name of the medication that works for Parker’s after surgery pain.
The ONLY medication that works. Typical pain meds don’t do a dang thing. Or worse, they make our Brave Hero pissed as h*ll……. ah………. rather aggressive.
Isn’t that just what the doctor ordered? Pain and aggression after surgery.
I must have spent two hours wracking my brain for the name of this pain med. Surely I had the smarts to write it down in Parker’s notebook?  The five inch thick notebook where we keep all of his most important information.
Uh. Nope.
Finally, I gave up and grabbed my headphones and took off for a walk. Toby Keith and I are tight. Well, you know. In my dreams at least.
ahem.
But sure enough, a few songs later and the name of that med came to me.
Nubain.
And, yes, I have written it down.
Thanks, Toby. I owe you one.
Phew!!!!
Something that works for me when I’ve forgotten a name or the name of something~ I go through the alphabet. when it’s a person’s name, I’ll think of all the names beginning w/A and add each letter of the alphabet after that. Aa, etc. Today I was trying to recall someone’s name and had to do that. It took awhile, but I got it.
Glad to hear you were able to get out of the house for a bit …and remember the name of the med! I’m sure things are crazy and stressful for you right now. Just know that Parker, your whole family, the docs and nurses, all have so many people for this upcoming surgery!
Tammy just want to let you know that I’m praying for you and Parker a lot lately. I’m hoping along with you that this will be the easiest and quickest visit to the Hospital after a surgery. Just remember you have lots of people praying!
Suzi Searles
So glad you remembered. Make sure you bring Toby Keith to the hospital with you; sounds like he is just what you need to stay calm and focused
I am so glad that you remembered! I am praying for Parker for Friday and for your entire family.
Are you practicing avoidance? I do this when something big is looming. Keep your eyes focused on the prize! Much love and prayers coming your way.
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I’m praying for Parker.
Midst singing about his awesome signing, you asked about walking. I posted yesterday in response to your request.
Aggghhh, I love Nubain!! Many times it has gotten me through pain!! I am so glad you remembered it
I like Toby Keith too 
I am praying and thinking of you all
((((HUGS))))
Amy
Our brains do get cluttered with this type of information sometimes. I’m glad you thought of it.
I think you had that on the blog before – we could have helped you find it if you didn’t remember….prayers coming your way!
Oh how lucky you are to get help from Toby Keith. LOL I think Nubain is a wonderful drug and hopefully he will be pain free through all of his surgery. I will be praying for Parker. Take care
Sometimes just thinking about other things brings those things to memory. Good luck with all the preparations.
The best way to remember something that you forgot is to not think about it. I also find that when I am looking for something that I have lost I have to stop looking for it.
I will be praying for you guys and I hope that the surgery goes well!