Monday, May 10, 2010

Toothaches and novels ...


I hope to get caught up with everyone's blogs tonight. I haven't updated mine in a few days, which is unlike me. I've had good reasons though. Wednesday night I came down with a terrible toothache and I knew it needed a root canal. I'm no dentist, and I'm certainly no psychic, but I am experienced when it comes to dental problems. My dentist got me in on Thursday to check it out, and sure enough, it needs a root canal. The bad news was that he is all booked up until the 19th, so I'm having to wait. The good news is that he's pumped me full of antibiotics, which has managed to relieve the pain considerably. The other good news is that this tooth already has a crown, so that will save a lot. And more good news -- if there has to be any when root canals are concerned -- is that our insurance will pay 80% of this. So, instead of being hit with a $400+ fee with insurance, it's only going to be around $177. So, I'm happy about that. I'm also #1 on the list if anyone cancels, so I might be able to go in sooner. As for now, the meds are helping and I'm no where near in the pain I was Wednesday and Thursday. I pretty much looked like this Laurel & Hardy picture on Wednesday night.

My other reason for being behind is that I'm working on another middle grade story. I recently sent one of mine out on an exclusive submission. I'm sure many of you know how hard it is to sit back and wait. I was trying to think of something to write about when I was struck with a story idea. Believe me, longer story ideas don't come easily to me, so I have to jump on them when they do. So anyway, I've been working on this lately and am just about at 6,000-words so far. My story does relate to fairy tales, which is why I posted the blog below. Thanks to everyone who replied and told me what their favorite fairy tales are. If you didn't reply to that one, I'd still love to hear what your favorites are and why. I hear Disney is doing a Rapunzel movie, so I'm pretty excited about that. It was always one of my favorites.

12 comments:

  1. I'm so sorry about your tooth but glad you have an excellent dentist.

    And congrats on the new story idea. 6K is awesome!

    I heard that about Disney too.

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  2. I'm glad you're feeling better. I've had one root canal and it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. Our insurance only pays 50% on these type of things. And yes, it is very hard to sit back and wait.

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  3. Ohh, there's nothing worse than a toothache. Hope they can get you in soon. Have fun with your new story, and good luck with your exclusive sub!

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  4. Poor you! Feel better soon. And congrats on the new WIP!

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  5. Your poor tooth!
    GO on the word count, girlfriend! I wrote a whole chapter book once when I was recovering from neck surgery.

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  6. Toothache is awful. Hope you can get it fixed soon.

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  7. Toothache is very painful & dangerous. But professional
    endodontics specialist will do it in painless manner

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  8. Glad you're feeling better, and hope that cancellation happens for you so you can get in sooner.

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  9. Good luck with the tooth. And the book!

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  10. Hey, I gave you an award over at my blog. Hope that helps dull the pain!

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  11. Whoo-hoo for writing while waiting! That's awesome. Hope the root canal comes sooner than later and you can be on the mend!

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  12. I guess I am the only person who is happy to read about root canals? lol Remember I am the one on the other side who might get to go on vacation because you have good insurance! OK, just kidding. Glad that your tooth is feeling better though Rena! And good luck with the book idea!

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