Coffee Talk Mom

It's your LUCKY DAY!

@coffeetalkmom is always here to help and today I am writing about the most amazing new product on the market. Maybe it's not new...I'm not really sure...but I found out about it from my hairdresser Christy last week and it completely blew my mind. Of course, I was a skeptic, especially since this amazing body rarely needs any kind of muscle rubs. I digress... Monday morning I went to my TRX class at the gym and for the next 2 days my knee was aching. I have been in this class since December, but last week really kicked my butt. I remembered the #OriginalBlueEmu and applied some directly to my knee. I cant make this up...it instantly felt better. I thought I was losing it. I immediately picked up the phone and sent a photo of the product to my dad who suffers from knee and back pain (gee...I wonder how I ever inherited that?)...This morning I recieved a text from my brother, "Hey...what is the knee rub you told dad about? He said it worked, and I need it!". Original Blue-Emu Super Strength can be found at Walgreens for about $13. This odorless miracle is worth it! In my extensive research (uhhhh...) I read that emus are farmed mostly in Australia and are served on menus throughout the country. They "farm" the oil from the buttocks...and other parts. I wonder if I have lipo-suction if maybe it is a gateway to a miracle wonder rub?? Anyway, this @coffeetalkmom will stick with the EMU! I wish I was an investor in this company and had a bucket of #OriginalBlueEmu. Walgreens on the errand roster today people! CoffeeTalkMom

Holy mother of molten lava!

 

I have officially experienced the old age phenomenon called a colonoscopy. You turn 50, and the ultimate question awaits: "Have you had 'yours' yet?". Succumbing to 64 ounces of eruption- inducing magnesium meant for a month of fiber consumption is just part of the joy. Putting this off for a "less busy" time is easy and frankly many of us do. CTD was overseas last week and flew in to escort me to and from this experience (aka. for better or for worse), providing encouragement and a Coke Slurpee on the way home. Even the threat of having to drive me (as a back-up plan) to this joyous land of conscious sedation had CTSon absolutely grossed out. Millions of people do this. It is the anxiety of doing it that is much worse than the actual procedure. If I told you I was going to "induce" something akin to a very bad sushi experience for 8 hours, you would avoid me at all costs.

All joking aside, this is why the anxiety was bigger for me: my closest college friend went in for a routine colonoscopy in February and was contacted 2 days later with the news: she had colon cancer. She had no symptoms and had kind of "happened on to the appointment" after realizing she could do it at the same time she had an endoscopy for a persistent cough. The cough saved her life. Within 3 weeks of the diagnosis, she had surgery and was given a clean bill of health.

My roommate in college at the Chi Omega house in Boulder, my maid of honor, and a forever friend: YOU have already made a difference Barb (Massey) Oberfeld! Many of your friends have followed through and made the appointment. Most insurance covers it completely and it is just a matter of taking a few minutes to pick up the phone. This is a thank you note of sorts...thank you for spreading the word, Barb! Thank you for suffering through 3 weeks of unknowns, scary phone calls, anxiety, and stress. Your willingness to share could save a life.

If you are over 50 and have been waiting for a "more convenient time"...NOW is that time.

CoffeeTalkMom