Yesterday was grocery shopping day. DH and I went to Save-a-Lot this week. He had never been there before. We ended up spending $90.64. So with the $43 I sent to Angel Food Ministries for November (got an extra meat package that sounded good) we went over budget this week, but hopefully will be seeing our freezer a bit fuller than normal.

Also had to take DS#2 to the doctor yesterday for his ears. They are still plugged, but the doctor said the infection is gone. So hopefully they'll clear up soon on their own. Paid them $30, $15 for DS#2 and $15 for DD#2's visit a few weeks ago. Figured I'd save the stamp for her bill as long as I was going.

After the doctor's visit we stopped by McDonald's so I could get a drink and I bought DS#2 dinner to eat on the way home. So I spent some of my $50 for the month. Now the trick will be to hang on to what's left for as long as possible.

Medical bills this year have been taking their toll. DS#2 has had several visits with specialists, but no ER visits so far. In August of 2005 he had 2 hemiplegic migraines within 6 days and ended up at the ER both times because we had no idea what was going on. When a 15 year old has symptoms of a stroke it's pretty scary! He was finally diagnosed with the migraines but I'm not totally convinced that that is what is going on, so he has an appointment with another neurologist the end of November. We have good insurance but those copays sure add up quickly. I want him checked again for Chiari's Malformation, a condition where part of your brain extends down into your spinal column. They found on one of his 6 MRIs in the past year that his brain is not all contained in his skull and does extend down into the spinal column, but they say it's not far enough to qualify as Chiari's. He had an episode in the shower one day though that he moved his neck a certain way to stretch it and he totally lost his hearing for a couple of minutes!!! Also, the 2nd migraine we know for sure came on suddenly after he circled his neck around while stretching. So I'd like a 2nd opinion on that.