Why I almost cancelled my COLONOSCOPY!

I was recently having some gastrointestinal issues and my doctor recommended I have a colonoscopy.

I was always under the belief you didn't need the procedure until you were 50, but my doctor said because I had two uncles who died of colon cancer, I should probably get tested.

To say I was terrified was an understatement. I just assumed it must hurt really bad to have a scope with a light and a camera on the end of it...threaded...through, well such a private place. Still, I schedule the procedure, waking up several mornings before my appointment, reaching for the phone to cancel.

I would later ask around trying to find people who had undergone one and they all told me "piece of cake," its the prep the day before that's the tough part. You see you have to swallow two liters of this yukky stuff and you can't have anything to eat for 24 hours. In my case, I couldn't eat for a day and a half. But if it was going to reassure me that there were no cancerous polyps, I knew I had to go through with it.

The day came this week and I was brave enough to face my fear and go through with it...and even though I had some hysterical moments that could only happen to me...the procedure itself is a lifesaver.

I'm thankful there were no polyps found and I was given a clean bill of health.

I want to encourage anyone who needs one and you've been putting it off to call your doctor and get it done.

"STILETTO BABIES"

This story really bothered me today (Click here to read).

Two Moms are now selling "stilettos for toddlers." The video shows a toddler trying to walk later falling down in the shoes called,"HEEL-ARIOUS."

The creators say the shoes are made only for infants up to six months old…and the heel is "squishy" for safety reasons, so a fall is not harmful.

Nevertheless, my question is why? Why are some makers of childrens items constantly pushing images of young girls all made up, baring their stomachs and navels and much more for commercial purposes. Parents have a hard time, as it is, making sure their girls dress appropriately. Now we're starting with the infants in "fake stilettos?"

I may sound like a prude, but I'm sorry this is sick to me. Most girls can't convince their parents to wear lipstick or any other make up until they reach the "tween" years, so why would we put sexy adult shoes on a toddler.

Lets face it the child doesn't know the difference, so is this for adult gratification? Oh, I forgot the creators said it was meant to be all for "GOOD FUN."

Can you love your Pooch too much?

I've surely been accused of that.
My miniature poodle Velvet is 6 years old and the love of my life, well after my husband.



She brings me so much joy from the time I wake in the morning, till I turn in at night. I never knew a dog could bring you so much joy.

Truth be told, I was afraid of dogs most of my life. At seven years old, I watched my little sister being mauled by a rabid German Shepard, which traumatized me for years. I didn't get over the fear until I decided to face my problem in a story we did about nine years ago on phobias and how therapy could cure them.

I got Velvet shortly afterward and have been in love ever since. I must say I do spoil her. She can become the center of my world at times. My husband doesn't like that she follows be around the house non-stop. She likes being near me, getting up whenever I do. She has a fit when I leave for work, spinning around in one spot, frantically displaying her unhappiness at my departure.

Before I got married it was just the two of us and I'm sure Velvet got used to the world revolving around her. When Rodney arrived I thought the battle lines would be drawn, Velvet barked at him every time he moved. Now, she loves playing with him.

I asked the question; Can your love your Pooch too much because a while back, I was crying at work sometimes uncontrollably for a few minutes because Velvet was ill and in the veterinary hospital and a couple of people said: She's a dog Romona. I responded by saying No, she's my baby, part of my family. Don't people understand our pets are more than "just animals" they are family members, or am I the one who's losing a grip?

Let me know what you think with your comments below. Can we get too close to our pets? Also share photos of your special family member at wkyc.com.