Not the update I was waiting for, Audrey. But, no one can blame you for feeling a bit blue. If it's Rx pain relievers you're taking, they can make you feel a little down. If it is a pain med. (not a medic. that you MUST take, like an antibiotic) maybe you can cut the dose in half or skip one and see how you feel. And like Cataholic says, throw in the fact that you're away from "home," away from the pups, still feeling uncomfortable, bored, well, it's understandable you feel like shedding a tear or two. If I were you, I'd take a nice, long, shower, put on some clean, comfy clothes, prop yourself up on the couch surround yourself with all sorts of things to distract you, puzzles, books, the phone, TV the COMPUTER and try and get your mind off your mouth! Audrey, if you were closer, I'd come by and be your private nurse! Try and keep your chin up. We're here for you so VENT!! Maybe tomorrow you can go see the pups? I think that'll make you feel loads better! What happened with the "pic?"Do you mean the tree? {{{HUGS}}} Love, Sandra