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Wednesday, 6 June 2007, 8:15 | Category : Life in General
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Happy Hump Day!! That’s Wednesday for those of you outside the US - LOL! I am sure most of you have heard of Jen Caputo. She is the fabulous template designer, and she has moved on to to some cool new templates. She is now doing a series of torn out and curled paper tears, which are so awesome! Well, she has come out with a couple of video tutorials to help give you some ideas on how to use the tears. She has two out, and both of them can be found on her blog: http://jencaputo.typepad.com/jen_caputo/. Go check them out!

I think I forgot to mention that I had an MRI done on Monday. Actually I had two done. Remember the neck spasm thing from a couple of months ago? Well, the ER doc had suggested I have an MRI to see if there was some sort of disc problem causing it. So I went to see my family doc a couple of weeks ago, and he sent me to have it done. I asked him to go ahead and have my lower back done too, because I have had a lot of problems with my back since I was pregnant with Jordan. I only have one position I can sleep in, and if I happen to roll over on my back in my sleep, I will wake up in agony! I used to be a stomach sleeper, but not since Jordan! I miss sleeping on my tummy, but it just kills my back! My mom had degenerative disc disease, and I have a feeling that’s what this is. Hopefully the MRI will show something. I don’t want to have surgery on my back, but maybe there’s some medication or therapy that will help.

I will be vacuuming out the pool today, so hopefully it will be ready to swim in this afternoon! We have a neighbor two houses over that Jordan has made friends with. He’s the same age as Jordan, which is great, because I know she misses having kids to play with. They have an in-ground pool, so we walked down there yesterday afternoon, and they went swimming for a little while. Their pool was still COLD!! Brrr…. I think the in-grounds take longer to warm up, but once they do, they hold the heat longer. Our pool is almost 80 degrees according to the thermometer, so it’s not too bad.

I have a new freebie up today!! It’s another layered template! Hope you like it!

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123 Comments for “:: Gotta Check This Out! ::”

  1. 1Lynn

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 8:24

    Thanks for the great template–I’ve been into them lately. That would be great to treat your back with something other than surgery. I hope the MRI shows something encouraging.

  2. 2Fishinmom

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 8:26

    Thank you for the template! I hope they find something that can help you with the MRI - I had them done awhile ago and unfortunatly no help for mine yet! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

    Hugs
    Kimberly

  3. 3caryl

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 8:34

    Love the template ;) thanks for sharing…

  4. 4Debra

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 8:38

    Thanks for the template Traci!! I hope you get encouraging news back from your MRI. I know how awful it is to be in pain. Sometimes, just doing physical therapy can help…Hopefully it won’t have to be surgery, but at this time, I’m sure you’re just wanting to feel better!! Have a great day!

  5. 5Betsy

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 8:49

    The template is adorable! Thank you so much.

    I’m in the Sierra mountains now and it snowed last night. I’ve never celebrated my June birthday with snow before.

    Good luck with your back. Try to avoid back surgery. That’s serious business.

    Betsy

  6. 6Michele

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 8:51

    Thanks for the wonderful template! Hope things go well with the MRI results!

  7. 7Vicky Laursen

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 9:03

    Cute, as USUAL. Don’t forget to smack it up on Tha Depot.

    I will pray for you tonight for your back. I work in a nursing home and KNOW how important your back is. I have even considering a breast reduction just because i hate pain on my back. I hope you feel better girl.

  8. 8Vicky Laursen

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 9:06

    By the way, anyone reading this haha Im looking for information on a craft i want to make for my boys. I just bought a laminator i cant wait to use and i think im leaning towards scrapping daytrips for them to organize somehow in a binder for their daycare. (each child has a binder. for drawings etc.) Anyone with templates, or organizing ideas or links please email me or leave a comment for me at the Depot. Thanks everyone.

  9. 9Deanna

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 9:13

    Love the template! Thanks so much for sharing it. I hope the results of the MRI turn out OK and that there is something you can do to help with the back and neck problems!

  10. 10Linda

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 9:22

    Thank you for the great template! Really appreciate you sharing your talents.

  11. 11sarebear

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 9:42

    I hope your mri turns out ok!!!

    Thanks for the template.

  12. 12Becky

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 10:02

    Neat template…love the strips held on with brads…very cute. Hope you discover the source of your back pain…is there anything that can be done for degeneration of discs?

  13. 13Rona

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 10:06

    love the template! thanks!

  14. 14Kenna (ratherBscrappin)

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 10:10

    Traci ~ thanks so much sweetie for that FAB template … you are always SO generous!! and G, as to your back, it’s a double edge sword kinda thing … you don’t want them to find anything and at the same time you do so they can help ya!! Got my fingers & toes crossed that at the least, the results will help in treating/fixing your aching back problems! (hugs)

  15. 15Margaret

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 10:26

    Thanks for the template, Traci - I love it! Good luck with your MRI - hope you get an easily treatable diagnosis.

  16. 16Amy Bleser

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 10:31

    Great template Traci - thank you! I hope you gets positive results from your MRI and that you are soon on your way to a pain free existence. I had back surgery years ago because I had a disc “rupture” in my lower back. Surgery was not too bad and recovery wasn’t bad. Good luck!

  17. 17Gwenevere Dupus

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 10:32

    love the templat! Thanks Traci!

  18. 18csuramsrule

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 10:36

    Thanks so much, what a versatile template!

  19. 19Fe McB

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 10:38

    awesome template! TFS

  20. 20xashee

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 11:11

    thank you for another awesome awesome template!! and i sure hope the dr can fix your neck troubles!!! Have a WONDERFUL day and i too hope you get to do some swimming today hehe :)

  21. 21Sharon-shutterbug

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 11:19

    Cute template - thanks! Hope the MRI doesn’t show anything really problematic. :)

  22. 22Joanna

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 11:23

    Good luck with your back.
    Thanks a lot for the GREAT template.

  23. 23Bobbi

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 11:26

    Thanks for the template! I hope there’s something besides surgery that will help your back.

  24. 24Kait

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 11:37

    Traci,
    Your latest kits are awesome! About time you did one for boys…and guess what? I have a boy! (wink, wink)
    Love the template. Thank you.

  25. 25Lime

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 11:45

    Hope your back will be better soon and thanks for the great template.

  26. 26Gail

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 11:47

    LOVE your template - thank you so much! And good wishes for your MRI results - I know how awful pain can be.

  27. 27scrappy

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 11:58

    Thanks for sharing your template, it’s great!

  28. 28Judy (babydoe)

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 12:08

    Thank you very much for another great template.

  29. 29grammy201

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 12:19

    Thank you very much for the template.

  30. 30Danielle

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 12:22

    Thank you for the great template. I hope everything turns out alright!

  31. 31knmkendall

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 12:31

    Thank you for this great template! I’ll enjoy using it. You are very kind.

  32. 32Dina

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 13:18

    Thank you, very nice template!!

  33. 33Julie

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 13:18

    I love this template. Thank you for sharing.

  34. 34Digi Debz

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 13:32

    Oh my, I have the same problem! If I get on my back while sleeping my husband has to help me get out of bed! I hope everything is ok!

    Thanks for the template, I already have a use for it and YEP, I will add your freebie today on my freebie list. Big HUGGZ!

  35. 35Stephanie

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 13:40

    Love this template! Can’t wait to use it! Thank you!

  36. 36Sheila

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 14:13

    Thank you for this wonderful template. Hope things go well with your MRI.

  37. 37Shawna (aka: shawnyrvr)

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 14:18

    So sorry to hear about your back… I do hope they find something that is easily fixable with your back and not require surgery. I had a pinched nerve in my back a few years ago and had all this stuff done tests and what-not and ended up at the chiropractor. I was only able to afford about 3 weeks of visits at nearly $80 each since insurance didn’t cover “that” kind of medical care (a crock of crap) Anyhoo… it helped out tremendously but now about 3 years later it’s back because I never really completed to recommended 6-8 weeks course and then the once a month thing. Now I may have to start all over??? But… if you have good insurance you may be able to feel 20 years younger if you could follow such a course. I was the same way except opposite of you only way I didn’t hurt sleeping was on my stomach and I’m a side sleeper. Which they will tell you… you’re not supposed to sleep on your stomach and if it’s on your side(which you really shouldn’t) you have to have your knees together with a small pillow in between and your back and neck straight. I hope it’s something like that you can take care of without surgery… and not a bad disc or such. My friends mom had to have that done at around 45 and she’s never been the same since the surgeries.

    BTW THANKS for the Awesome template today!
    Take Care of yourself! and let us know how the MRI turns out, k?

  38. 38Ramie

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 14:28

    So cool!!! Thank you so much!!!!!

    Ramie

  39. 39Jen_A

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 14:29

    Thanks for the great template!

  40. 40k

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 14:46

    This will be great–Thanks!

  41. 41Deborah

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 14:51

    This is a absolutely BEAUTIFUL template. Thank you so much for creating and sharing it.

  42. 42Cindy

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 15:04

    Wonderful template, Traci! Thanks so much. Good luck with your back. Mine’s been giving me a little grief too…so I can sympathize.

    Cindy

  43. 43Tanya

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 15:20

    Thank you for the beautiful template!!!!

  44. 44Marta

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 15:30

    Thank you.

  45. 45wt

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 15:42

    Thank you so much for sharing.

  46. 46Vickie

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 15:46

    Thanks for the template.

  47. 47IkeaGoddess

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 16:12

    Thank you for the beautiful template. Hope you feel better soon.

  48. 48Michelle

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 16:35

    Love the template! TFS!

  49. 49Diana D

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 16:46

    Hope your MRI gives you the answers you need and that it is good news. Thank you for the neat template.

  50. 50Guest

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 16:48

    Thank you

  51. 51Nicole

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 17:04

    Thanks so much!

  52. 52Lesli

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 17:29

    Thanks for the template, Traci, it’s great. I hope that whatever is going on with your neck and back is treatable! Hang in there!

  53. 53karin

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 17:38

    Love your template. Thank you.

  54. 54Laura

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 18:16

    Thanks for the great template! Hope they “fix” your back quickly!

  55. 55dianagrind

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 19:00

    thanks for the lovely template. good luck on the back thing.

  56. 56miss j

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 19:08

    thanks so much. great template. and i just wanted to tell you that i bought your little princess kit while it was on sale and I LOVE IT. it is so cute. i have a bunch of nieces i want to use it for. thank you again.

  57. 57izzie_scraps

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 19:21

    Thanks

  58. 58Helen

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 19:23

    Very nice template! Thanks for sharing!

  59. 59stacy

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 19:47

    Thanks for sharing your template! It’s a beauty!

  60. 60yette

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 19:50

    thank you!!! *leaving some luv* get well soon! :D

  61. 61Andrea

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 19:59

    Thanks for sharing this cute template–awesome!

  62. 62Pam

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 20:17

    Thanks so much for the template!!

  63. 63Basswife26

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 20:39

    Thanks for another great template! It is awesome - as are you :O)

  64. 64Beverly

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 20:49

    Thanks very much!

  65. 65Lil B

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 20:53

    So sorry to hear about your back troubles. I’ve been plagued also. I’m doing my exercises in a heated pool where I used to go for therapy. It’s helped quite a bit. Unfortunately, nothing helps the bone spur in my neck! Good luck with the results from your MRI and please keep us posted!

    Thanks for the great template. Also, the new collections look great!

  66. 66Dixie

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 21:02

    Thanks so much and best wishes!!!!!!

  67. 67Julie Benac

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 21:07

    Thanks so much for the template! I, too, have back trouble since the birth of my first child. I have a bad disc in my lower back, but I REFUSE to have surgery. Lay LOW…take it easy. If it hurts, DON’T do it!! My mom has the neck trouble you have, and degenerative disc disease. We sound like twins!

  68. 68Vicki (Chickivaney)

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 21:23

    Thanks a bunch!

  69. 69Tracy Marie

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 21:30

    Lovely template - TFS!

  70. 70MiKiko

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 21:33

    Hope you feel better!! and thanks so much for this pretty template!!

  71. 71md

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 21:36

    Thanks for the great template! Hope you are feeling better!

  72. 72Trisha

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 21:46

    Thank you for this fabulous template Traci!

  73. 73denise

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 21:47

    Love the template. Thank you.

  74. 74Glenda

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 21:51

    Thanks for the template, Traci. I love these things.

  75. 75Krista

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 22:23

    Lovely template! Hope the back feels better! It is always nice to know why you hurt!

  76. 76Janet

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 22:27

    Thank you for the template - I mostly do mult-photo pages, so it is great to get a template that includes them. Back pain is the worst! Yoga/pilates helped me (strengthened my core so my stomach does most of the work instead of my back). Take care.

  77. 77Karie

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 22:31

    TY for a great template! I use templates all the time and I really love the muli pic ones.

  78. 78BettyJoR

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 22:56

    Thank you so much for the great template! Hope the MRI’s can come up with something that they can treat you for without surgery. Have a great week!!!

  79. 79Lynn

    wrote on 6 June 2007 at 23:28

    Hope your MRI brings good news!

    Thank you for the template! :)

  80. 80Carole

    wrote on 7 June 2007 at 0:16

    I love the templace, Traci. Thank You!

    Please stay on top of this problem and get it treated. I have had 12 surgeries and facing a knee joint replacement the end of June. I dread it, but I am thankful that what is wrong with me can be fixed.

    I have a habit of letting my problems go too long and it is much worse in the end. Hopefully, I am learning. I would hate to see you wait too long if something can be done to help you.

    Good Luck and keep us posted.

    Hugs,

  81. 81MH

    wrote on 7 June 2007 at 0:21

    I love this! Thanks!

  82. 82noa

    wrote on 7 June 2007 at 0:31

    thank you! what a nice treat!

  83. 83Jennie

    wrote on 7 June 2007 at 0:34

    Thank you for the template. :)

  84. 84Wicky

    wrote on 7 June 2007 at 2:14

    thanks for that wonderful template

  85. 85Julie Marie

    wrote on 7 June 2007 at 2:56

    Cute template Traci! Thanks for sharing

  86. 86mel

    wrote on 7 June 2007 at 4:38

    thanks so much traci!
    much love
    mel
    xxxxxxxx

  87. 87kristin

    wrote on 7 June 2007 at 5:03

    Love this…thanks!

  88. 88Sara

    wrote on 7 June 2007 at 5:25

    Thanks for the template :)

  89. 89Joyce

    wrote on 7 June 2007 at 7:50

    Great template! Thanks!

  90. 90Kitten

    wrote on 7 June 2007 at 8:09

    Wow, beautiful.

    Thank you!

  91. 91Susan

    wrote on 7 June 2007 at 8:24

    good luck with the mri and thanks for the template!

  92. 92Dawn Knapp

    wrote on 7 June 2007 at 8:56

    Thanks for the template Traci! And your kits are just beautiful! =)

  93. 93Heidi

    wrote on 7 June 2007 at 9:49

    Thanks for the template, I hope that you find some relief with your back.

  94. 94JennyR

    wrote on 7 June 2007 at 10:45

    Thanks for the template! So sorry about your back problems! Hopefully the MRI will reveal something.

  95. 95Heather L

    wrote on 7 June 2007 at 10:46

    Awesome template! Thanks.

  96. 96loza

    wrote on 7 June 2007 at 11:44

    Thanks so much and best wishes.

  97. 97Vicky

    wrote on 7 June 2007 at 12:01

    Thank you!

  98. 98Gisciliene

    wrote on 7 June 2007 at 13:06

    Thank you so much for sharing!!!

  99. 99Martha A.

    wrote on 7 June 2007 at 14:11

    Great template! Thank you.

  100. 100Ephémère

    wrote on 7 June 2007 at 19:52

    J’adore les templates. Il est magnifique. Merci de partager tes créations.

  101. 101Margaret

    wrote on 7 June 2007 at 23:32

    Thought you might like to see what I did with your template (I know it’s a little off-season, but what can you do when inspiration hits). Thanks again! It was super easy to use and laid out nicely.

    http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=127453&nocache=1

  102. 102Nancy P

    wrote on 8 June 2007 at 0:08

    Very nice template - I like the multi photo part a lot. Thank you for this very nice gift.

  103. 103Kelly

    wrote on 8 June 2007 at 7:30

    Thanks! That’s a really cool template!

  104. 104valj

    wrote on 8 June 2007 at 12:18

    Thank you so much for this wonderful template and your fantastic sampler.I love them both!!:)

  105. 105Risa

    wrote on 8 June 2007 at 15:21

    Thanks for the great template Traci. Now about your neck/back issue, I’m glad you had the MRI done and are getting to the root of the problem. Don’t even THINK about surgery though! The comments made earlier by others here are so right on; surgery is NOT the answer and people I know who have it done have never been the same. Also once you get it done, you have to continue the process according to doctors. How awful.

    Like your mom, I also have degenerative disc disease (amongst other associated things I won’t get into) that have resulted in my becoming a patient at Toronto’s foremost chronic pain clinic (Mount Sinai Hospital). They do not advocate surgery, but have been treating me with a “variety” of drugs over the last few years to ease the pain to bring me to a point that is tolerable. This corresponds with back/neck and migraine issues.

    Sometimes even though your mind and body know you’re too young for this kind of stuff, you are forced to deal with it anyway because it’s part of life. This is when attitude comes into play, because life is about evolving and change. You have to accept what you cannot change, go with the flow and learn to adapt. That’s part of the growth process - it takes on many forms.

    The other information you received about sleeping with a pillow between your legs is also perfect. That’s what I’ve been doing for years. I have one on either side of me. Is it romantic? NO, but you work around those things easily.

    I’m certain the doctors will be able to treat you with alternatives to “surgery” regardless the prognosis is. Please let everyone know what happens. If you need any information, or just want to talk about conditions, treatment, whatever, please write. Have a great weekend and keep your thoughts positive :) hugs xo
    Risa

  106. 106jimi

    wrote on 9 June 2007 at 0:14

    Traci,
    THANK YOU for the really cool template. You come up with the coolest stuff. Thanks for sharing.

  107. 107Jo

    wrote on 10 June 2007 at 0:45

    Great template Traci! Thank you for sharing it : )

  108. 108Belinda

    wrote on 10 June 2007 at 11:39

    Thanks!

  109. 109corri/mlmmom

    wrote on 10 June 2007 at 23:01

    Plase contact me privately. I know of something that might help.
    corri/mlmmom

  110. 110Karen

    wrote on 11 June 2007 at 1:32

    Thanks a bunch!

  111. 111Melissa

    wrote on 12 June 2007 at 2:32

    What a great template. I love that it has slots for more than one photo! Thank you!

  112. 112Sharyn

    wrote on 12 June 2007 at 3:37

    Thanks Tracey..love this template. The strips will be fun!

  113. 113Liz

    wrote on 12 June 2007 at 17:35

    Thanks for the great template.

    Sorry about your back and neck troubles. Hopefully the orthopedist will be a conservative care physician and that it can be treated conservatively. My DH has back troubles (age-related), so I have an idea of what you’re going through.

  114. 114Kelly

    wrote on 13 June 2007 at 10:19

    TFS! Hope your back problem isn’t too serious! I have problems with my lower back & hips since having my boys. It’s rather annoying.

  115. 115LadyPatsFan

    wrote on 16 June 2007 at 21:20

    Thank you for the great template. It looks really cool and I can’t wait to use it.

    I hope your back feels better soon.

  116. 116Catsrul

    wrote on 19 June 2007 at 21:25

    I just discovered your blog, and signed up for your rss feed, and I’m going through your freebies! Thank you for sharing!!

  117. 117patty

    wrote on 21 June 2007 at 12:47

    ty for this nice template :)

  118. 118Maggy

    wrote on 21 June 2007 at 18:15

    Thanks so much for this template

  119. 119tajicat

    wrote on 23 June 2007 at 2:24

    Thanks so much! :)

  120. 120Tammy

    wrote on 23 June 2007 at 13:34

    Thanks for sharing.

  121. 121Jenny

    wrote on 23 June 2007 at 17:30

    Great freebie! TFS :)

  122. 122ashley

    wrote on 24 June 2007 at 17:25

    I love this template! Thanks! You are so talented…

  123. 123blushbutter

    wrote on 26 June 2007 at 18:42

    ty for the freebie template!

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