Wednesday -- January 16, 2008 -- 9:35 AM   Yesterday I went to see my doctor about my kidney infection.  I wound up spending six hours at his office.  When I first started talking with him I became very confused about where I was or what was happening.  He said I was dehydrated and I agreed to let them give me an IV drip.  For some reason I was under the impression that it would only take an hour or two -- not six.   The IV drip was extremely cold.  It seemed that I was freezing so much I started to shiver.  I was asked if I wanted some blankets and I say yes.  Before the end of the six hour period, I was covered by six of the blankets, and I was still freezing.  I had nurses coming in and out of the room throughout the period that I was there.  They kept checking on me and asked me if I wanted to go lie down on a bed.  If I had known how long the process was going to take I would have done just that.  As it was, I just tilted my chair back and tried to sleep in a semi-upright position.   By the time I got home I still was not feeling very good.  But upon waking this morning, I seem to be more clearheaded and feeling a bit better. My pain has decreased a lot.  I am beginning to think that things may work out for the best after all.   I do not have anything planned for the rest of the week.  I was told to get plenty of rest and drink lots of liquids, which is exactly what I am going to be doing today.   The CNA who came to my apartment drunk during the weekend is no longer working for me.  Two other people have also been replaced.  I now have the feeling that this home health care agency is really trying to help me in a positive manner.   Quotes of Self Image:   “You were born to win, but to be the winner you were born to be you must plan to win and prepare to win. Then and only then can you legitimately expect to win.” Zig Ziglar