Tuesday is in process

1. Thank you all for your well wishes re: the med change. I am now completely off the Topamax and on the final dosage level of Depakote. I can tell it's going to be a tradeoff. I hurt a lot more on the Depakote, and my sleep is disordered; I think the Topamax was zonking me out at night (the time of day when I took it) and helping me sleep more soundly. Also having lots and lots of bizarre dreams. But this med being much less soporific is also a good thing; I am not as tired during the day. And while it's hard to tell from inside the experience because it's happening gradually, I think the brain fog is lifting. I think I feel more clear-headed. I am still in the adjustment period, so I have hope that my sleep will eventually even out. Now I just have to cross my fingers that my liver and kidneys aren't being affected when I get my blood drawn at the end of this month, and I'll be good to go.

2. Poor Fiona. She's at the very beginning of puberty, and it is hitting her so hard. She is very emotional and clingy. She wants to cuddle with me and lay all over me and plaster herself to me like a barnacle. It's very, very sweet, and she's driving me kind of bonkers. What a terrible problem to have, right? That my child wants to snuggle with me too much. LOL Mostly, it just hurts after awhile because I have skin sensitivity/pain; sometimes the seams of my clothes hurt me or the weight of one leg touching another. Oh, well. I shall survive this love fest. *g*

3. Update on curly hair journey: I am pretty satisfied with my routine at this moment. I continue to try new products, but I've figured out the basics that will work for me.

( hair routine and products )

Tell me about your hair routine and favorite products--any hair texture welcome.