Now I really did it :((
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I am second guessing everything because so much is riding on this...thank you Joanne!! XOXO
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Good morning girls. My mom fell last night..She was hanging her bathrobe in her closet and fell on to the floor. She dragged herself to her chair where the call button was for help. I kept my phone on all night in case they called me. I’m going to call soon to see how she’s doing. Since they are also a rehab facility they don’t need to send her to a hospital. I insisted they take X-rays..I may have to drive by myself to Pa..depending on how she’s doing. S will have to stay here to sign for my Tiffany earrings. They’re due on Tuesday. Her floor isn’t free of Covid yet..so there’s that too..
I’m still feeling out of it. I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I have a headache, my resting pulse is high, I’m exhausted but can’t sleep much so I feel like I always want to go to bed to sleep..Last night I was starving during the night. I NEVER eat during the night so this is very unusual. I feel like I had five glasses of wine with foggy head but I didn’t have any alcohol. BTW I never had five glasses of wine. Haha
I hope you girls have a good day.
I’m still feeling out of it. I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I have a headache, my resting pulse is high, I’m exhausted but can’t sleep much so I feel like I always want to go to bed to sleep..Last night I was starving during the night. I NEVER eat during the night so this is very unusual. I feel like I had five glasses of wine with foggy head but I didn’t have any alcohol. BTW I never had five glasses of wine. Haha
I hope you girls have a good day.
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Oh no @MamaBee on all fronts. I hope mom is ok and I’m sorry you’re feeling out of sorts. Have you seen a Dr? Is this from Covid? I hope you don’t have to drive to mom alone feeling crummy. Feel better soon!! 
Wow @missy ! That is definitely 90° or more I’d say. Good for Greg and kudos to you for your help in getting him there. Hope you get your walk today. I think the rain is coming later today, earlier for you. I have to take the MIL for an eye appointment and then I’ll hurry back to the fire and the Bear. ((Hugs))
And now a gratuitous pic of the Bear.
Wow @missy ! That is definitely 90° or more I’d say. Good for Greg and kudos to you for your help in getting him there. Hope you get your walk today. I think the rain is coming later today, earlier for you. I have to take the MIL for an eye appointment and then I’ll hurry back to the fire and the Bear. ((Hugs))
And now a gratuitous pic of the Bear.
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Oh no, I’m so sorry @MamaBee, I hope your Mum is OK and nothing’s broken. How worrying for you. I’m sorry you’re still feeling so out of sorts, perhaps a trip to the Dr to see if they can find out what’s going on with you.
Thanks for the little Bear photo @Slickk, I’ve been wondering how he is.
That sounds yum @canuk-gal , we like Lemon and Orange Chicken too. How’re you feeling today, has there been any improvement?
Nice you got some down time to spend with your friend, and yay to no cooking @marcy, you wouldn’t have time with the amount of work you do!
That definitely looks more than 90 degs @missy, but yes, you can see how swollen Greg’s knee is. I hope you managed to get him more pain meds, and that’s great that he got out for a walk and a meet up with human and furry friends. Hope his dental appt went OK.
We did our food shopping this morning, then Colin got his hair cut. It was interesting that while we were there, another lady came in who’d had a wonky haircut. I got talking to her, but it wasn’t the same woman who did mine, but another lady who’d actually done a really good job on mine the time before.
It’s in the 80’s and the pool temp is climbing! Not long now before we’ll be in.
Got my physio appt tomorrow, can be soon enough, this is literally a pain that won’t give up. I’ll be interested to hear what they advise as I’ve read that exercise isn’t necessarily the best thing for rotator cuff issues.
How on earth is it Friday tomorrow?
Take care lovely NIRDIs
Oh no, I’m so sorry @MamaBee, I hope your Mum is OK and nothing’s broken. How worrying for you. I’m sorry you’re still feeling so out of sorts, perhaps a trip to the Dr to see if they can find out what’s going on with you.
Thanks for the little Bear photo @Slickk, I’ve been wondering how he is.That sounds yum @canuk-gal , we like Lemon and Orange Chicken too. How’re you feeling today, has there been any improvement?
Nice you got some down time to spend with your friend, and yay to no cooking @marcy, you wouldn’t have time with the amount of work you do!
That definitely looks more than 90 degs @missy, but yes, you can see how swollen Greg’s knee is. I hope you managed to get him more pain meds, and that’s great that he got out for a walk and a meet up with human and furry friends. Hope his dental appt went OK.
We did our food shopping this morning, then Colin got his hair cut. It was interesting that while we were there, another lady came in who’d had a wonky haircut. I got talking to her, but it wasn’t the same woman who did mine, but another lady who’d actually done a really good job on mine the time before.
It’s in the 80’s and the pool temp is climbing! Not long now before we’ll be in.
Got my physio appt tomorrow, can be soon enough, this is literally a pain that won’t give up. I’ll be interested to hear what they advise as I’ve read that exercise isn’t necessarily the best thing for rotator cuff issues.
How on earth is it Friday tomorrow?
Take care lovely NIRDIs
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@Austina hope you can into your pool soon!
@MamaBee I hope your Mom is OK and that you are feeling better. You certainly have a sleep debt to repay.
@missy how are the furry mobsters? It seems like Greg is getting back to his self--keep up the good work Greg! How are your folks?
@marcy it has been lovely here--9C today but I see the Arctic front his headed all our way...cold and snow on the weekend. Blarg.
I am OK pretty much the same, not worse. We went out today in sunshine for a walk and it was slushy. But not for long as cold temps return on the weekend. It is my DH BD on the weekend and have dinner ressy at a fav place. I'll drive since I am not imbibing--just in time for the snow! I hate that but have a good car and winter tires and drive like a grannie!
cheers--Sharon
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@Austina hope you can into your pool soon!
@MamaBee I hope your Mom is OK and that you are feeling better. You certainly have a sleep debt to repay.
@missy how are the furry mobsters? It seems like Greg is getting back to his self--keep up the good work Greg! How are your folks?
@marcy it has been lovely here--9C today but I see the Arctic front his headed all our way...cold and snow on the weekend. Blarg.
I am OK pretty much the same, not worse. We went out today in sunshine for a walk and it was slushy. But not for long as cold temps return on the weekend. It is my DH BD on the weekend and have dinner ressy at a fav place. I'll drive since I am not imbibing--just in time for the snow! I hate that but have a good car and winter tires and drive like a grannie!
cheers--Sharon
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Hi ladies. So much news from all of you.
@missy - I am so, so sorry for all you're going through with your parents right now. I can feel your 'vibe' through your words, and I'm so sad for you. I have no words, but my thoughts are truly with you and I continue to pray regularly for them both.
I agree with other comments here - Greg's knee looks better than 90 deg! I can't believe how well he has recovered, and yes, the swelling is still patent! So, to be able to bend like that, with this much swelling bodes well for the future!
Thank you for continuing to share your beautiful photos with us despite all you have going on. I'm sending you love and hugs, AG! oxo
@canuk-gal - I hope you're feeling back to normal very soon. I can't remember if I told you I had my third bout of shingles in December - up my nose and into my sinus. Since I'm on Entyvio, I can't take live vaccines, so no Shingrix for me. Consequently, you have my FULL sympathies! It's also really tiring, isn't it? I hope you enjoy your DH's birthday dinner, tho, and are feeling back to normal very soon. <3
@Austina - I'll be thinking about you as you go to the physio tomorrow. Hoping you get some relief from the pain - shoulder issues are hideous! And YAY for 80 degrees and time in the pool looming close - I'm jealous, as always! Your pool really is one of the loveliest I've seen - just exactly to my taste.
@MamaBee - I am so sorry for your mom and the fall she had! And I *really* don't like the sound of what's going on with you! I know stress is an issue for you, and I hope you find a way to relax and get that blood pressure/pulse back down. And - starving in the middle of the night?? What on earth...? Will you go see a dr about this? I hope you do - you always seem to be caring for others and I worry about you. I'm currently in MA, and will be here till early April. They Tim and I will go out to CA, where he will visit for 5 days, and I'm hoping to stay for a few months. Then we'll probably let the townhouse go; we've had it for 3 years and I think it's done its job. And - looking forward to seeing the earrings!
@Slickk - I love your new setting for the AVR! How gorgeous! And I'm glad you have a week off; you surely need the rest!
@marcy - "new vest"? Is this one for you? And - what did your friend say about the one you did for her? I thought it was so lovely! How goes the house? You must have your hands so full with all you've got going on! I'm not going to ask for photos because you're so busy! But, you know....if you ever felt like it and had the time...
@bling_dream19 - hugs to you, my friend, and my thoughts are always with you. We need a call soon so I can update you on all the jewelry project news! oxo
My news is inconsequential when so many of our NIRDIs have big stuff going on, so I'll sign off here. My thoughts truly are with all of you who are going through difficult things right now.
Love to you all. <3 oxo
@missy - I am so, so sorry for all you're going through with your parents right now. I can feel your 'vibe' through your words, and I'm so sad for you. I have no words, but my thoughts are truly with you and I continue to pray regularly for them both.
I agree with other comments here - Greg's knee looks better than 90 deg! I can't believe how well he has recovered, and yes, the swelling is still patent! So, to be able to bend like that, with this much swelling bodes well for the future!
Thank you for continuing to share your beautiful photos with us despite all you have going on. I'm sending you love and hugs, AG! oxo
@canuk-gal - I hope you're feeling back to normal very soon. I can't remember if I told you I had my third bout of shingles in December - up my nose and into my sinus. Since I'm on Entyvio, I can't take live vaccines, so no Shingrix for me. Consequently, you have my FULL sympathies! It's also really tiring, isn't it? I hope you enjoy your DH's birthday dinner, tho, and are feeling back to normal very soon. <3
@Austina - I'll be thinking about you as you go to the physio tomorrow. Hoping you get some relief from the pain - shoulder issues are hideous! And YAY for 80 degrees and time in the pool looming close - I'm jealous, as always! Your pool really is one of the loveliest I've seen - just exactly to my taste.
@MamaBee - I am so sorry for your mom and the fall she had! And I *really* don't like the sound of what's going on with you! I know stress is an issue for you, and I hope you find a way to relax and get that blood pressure/pulse back down. And - starving in the middle of the night?? What on earth...? Will you go see a dr about this? I hope you do - you always seem to be caring for others and I worry about you. I'm currently in MA, and will be here till early April. They Tim and I will go out to CA, where he will visit for 5 days, and I'm hoping to stay for a few months. Then we'll probably let the townhouse go; we've had it for 3 years and I think it's done its job. And - looking forward to seeing the earrings!
@Slickk - I love your new setting for the AVR! How gorgeous! And I'm glad you have a week off; you surely need the rest!
@marcy - "new vest"? Is this one for you? And - what did your friend say about the one you did for her? I thought it was so lovely! How goes the house? You must have your hands so full with all you've got going on! I'm not going to ask for photos because you're so busy! But, you know....if you ever felt like it and had the time...
@bling_dream19 - hugs to you, my friend, and my thoughts are always with you. We need a call soon so I can update you on all the jewelry project news! oxo
My news is inconsequential when so many of our NIRDIs have big stuff going on, so I'll sign off here. My thoughts truly are with all of you who are going through difficult things right now.
Love to you all. <3 oxo
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Good morning lovely ladies! Happy FriYAY!
@mrs-b awww thanks and never discount what you are going through. My good friend who is in the psych field told me never compare grief. No one's grief is less important than another's grief. We feel it strongly because it is our grief. And we should never apologize for how we are feeling. Your news is not inconsequential at all. It is very important. Big hugs and much love sweet H. And I want to catch up on all your new bling news please
@Slickk aww Bear is the best. So handsome. So sweet. Thank you for sharing and big hugs my friend for all your help. XOXO Have a fantastic FriYAY and a wonderful weekend ahead.
@canuk-gal lol the furry mobsters are a pain in my butt!!! Oliver is a mischievous rascal and occasionally Gracie attacks Bobby so life is never dull here. Not sure I shared last week but Gracie drew blood on Bobby's face and it looked pretty bad. We caught Bobby and cleaned him up and I called my sister and sent her pics. I put antibiotic ointment on it and luckily it healed. Never a dull moment. Thank you for asking. And Sir Oliver keeps asking when he can visit his Auntie Sharon..just saying
My dad was in good spirits yesterday but I truly believe now he does that to keep our concern down and not sure how he really is doing. I made him promise to ask them to work steps and also keep working on lifting himself out of the wheelchair. He reminded me yesterday that 20 years ago on Feb 20th my grandfather (mom's dad) died...two months short of his 90th birthday. We left the words unsaid that it is now two months before my dad's 90th birthday. It's mind boggling how fast it all goes...my grandma died 32 years ago this March. 32 years ago! Just wow. Sometimes I feel I barely remember her and other times clear as day. But my sharp memories of our time together have faded sadly. And all the film we had was destroyed during Sandy. So I have no tangible memories but a few photos.
My grandma died a lifetime ago. And my grandpa too really. When I think of all the loved ones I lost (furry babies included) it is overwhelming. And you know how "they" say sadness and grief fade with time...in some ways this is true but in many ways it is just not true. I still feel acute pain in my heart and head when I think of my little girl Francesca. And while I can think of my grandmother without deep grief anymore it took over three decades to get there and there are times I still feel the grief very strongly. It is true it comes in waves. And yes the more recent deaths are more painful to a large degree but the pain is always there. The grief is always there.
We can move forward and live our lives but it is just not the same. I think my sister explained it best. She said my grandparents did not live with us day and night but our furry babies do and so when we lose them it is felt even more so because they were a part of us in an important way.
Sorry for the long reply and thank you for asking. Have a wonderful FriYAY Sharon and a wonderful weekend too. XOXO
@MamaBee dear friend, how is your mom feeling today? I pray she did not break anything and the X-rays all look good and her pain level has diminished greatly. And please rest and take care of yourself. Sending continued healing vibes your way and lots of love
@bling_dream19 I am sorry I woke late today and have so much to do...I will contact you later about scheduling. Good luck with your appointment this afternoon...Big hugs and happy FriYAY
@Austina good luck today with physio. I hope they can provide you with much needed relief and that it is healing as we speak. Greg's dental appointment went well thanks for asking and he was able to get 20 more oxy. But this is definitely the last batch. I am helping him push his knee to 90 and beyond four times a day and it is hard. I am using all my force and I hate causing him pain. Ugh. It was four weeks two days ago from his surgery. Knee surgery recovery is not easy but he never complains. I admire Greg greatly because he never complains about anything. He just does what he needs to do. I personally like to complain (vent lol) as it makes me feel better and I still do what I need to do but somehow complaining makes me feel less stressed. IDK. I cannot explain it lol. Just that Greg and I are opposites in many ways. Heck at 80 degrees we would definitely be in the pool at my parents house. In fact we used to go in when the temps were 60s but my parents keep their pool heated at 90 F lol. Have a fantastic FriYAY XOXO
@marcy happy FriYAY and I hope all is going well and you and Marty enjoy a wonderful weekend XOXO
Hello everyone else. We had a good day yesterday and I managed to get in my long walk before the rain fortunately. I am still pretty tired and this is getting old. Today we have so much on the to do list. Costco, Whole Foods, TJs and I have to do the bed linens this morning work out and lots of other chores. I usually do not like running errands on Friday but it couldn't be helped this week. Have a great friYAY and enjoy. Love and hugs to my NIRDI friends ((((HUGS))))
Leaving you with a few photos from my day yesterday
The trail is still icy and treacherous but I walked the entire trail yesterday despite the presence of ice and some snow. Crazy but it doesn't melt fast due to being in the shade despite temps over 40 degrees
I do love living here. We are surrounded by beauty no matter the season or sun status. And yesterday the sun was in short supply despite my wearing sunblock. Or perhaps because of it
We call the seagulls "Bobby" because we think their expression looks like our sweet Bobby's expression lol.
And finally this is for you @springerspaniel...our tree is hanging in there and only one month of so left of official winter. Yay cmon spring though I have to admit I do enjoy the change of seasons and the beauty each season brings to us. But I do not enjoy the Chilblains at all. Nope. Nope.
@mrs-b awww thanks and never discount what you are going through. My good friend who is in the psych field told me never compare grief. No one's grief is less important than another's grief. We feel it strongly because it is our grief. And we should never apologize for how we are feeling. Your news is not inconsequential at all. It is very important. Big hugs and much love sweet H. And I want to catch up on all your new bling news please
@Slickk aww Bear is the best. So handsome. So sweet. Thank you for sharing and big hugs my friend for all your help. XOXO Have a fantastic FriYAY and a wonderful weekend ahead.
@canuk-gal lol the furry mobsters are a pain in my butt!!! Oliver is a mischievous rascal and occasionally Gracie attacks Bobby so life is never dull here. Not sure I shared last week but Gracie drew blood on Bobby's face and it looked pretty bad. We caught Bobby and cleaned him up and I called my sister and sent her pics. I put antibiotic ointment on it and luckily it healed. Never a dull moment. Thank you for asking. And Sir Oliver keeps asking when he can visit his Auntie Sharon..just saying
My dad was in good spirits yesterday but I truly believe now he does that to keep our concern down and not sure how he really is doing. I made him promise to ask them to work steps and also keep working on lifting himself out of the wheelchair. He reminded me yesterday that 20 years ago on Feb 20th my grandfather (mom's dad) died...two months short of his 90th birthday. We left the words unsaid that it is now two months before my dad's 90th birthday. It's mind boggling how fast it all goes...my grandma died 32 years ago this March. 32 years ago! Just wow. Sometimes I feel I barely remember her and other times clear as day. But my sharp memories of our time together have faded sadly. And all the film we had was destroyed during Sandy. So I have no tangible memories but a few photos.
My grandma died a lifetime ago. And my grandpa too really. When I think of all the loved ones I lost (furry babies included) it is overwhelming. And you know how "they" say sadness and grief fade with time...in some ways this is true but in many ways it is just not true. I still feel acute pain in my heart and head when I think of my little girl Francesca. And while I can think of my grandmother without deep grief anymore it took over three decades to get there and there are times I still feel the grief very strongly. It is true it comes in waves. And yes the more recent deaths are more painful to a large degree but the pain is always there. The grief is always there.
We can move forward and live our lives but it is just not the same. I think my sister explained it best. She said my grandparents did not live with us day and night but our furry babies do and so when we lose them it is felt even more so because they were a part of us in an important way.
Sorry for the long reply and thank you for asking. Have a wonderful FriYAY Sharon and a wonderful weekend too. XOXO
@MamaBee dear friend, how is your mom feeling today? I pray she did not break anything and the X-rays all look good and her pain level has diminished greatly. And please rest and take care of yourself. Sending continued healing vibes your way and lots of love
@bling_dream19 I am sorry I woke late today and have so much to do...I will contact you later about scheduling. Good luck with your appointment this afternoon...Big hugs and happy FriYAY
@Austina good luck today with physio. I hope they can provide you with much needed relief and that it is healing as we speak. Greg's dental appointment went well thanks for asking and he was able to get 20 more oxy. But this is definitely the last batch. I am helping him push his knee to 90 and beyond four times a day and it is hard. I am using all my force and I hate causing him pain. Ugh. It was four weeks two days ago from his surgery. Knee surgery recovery is not easy but he never complains. I admire Greg greatly because he never complains about anything. He just does what he needs to do. I personally like to complain (vent lol) as it makes me feel better and I still do what I need to do but somehow complaining makes me feel less stressed. IDK. I cannot explain it lol. Just that Greg and I are opposites in many ways. Heck at 80 degrees we would definitely be in the pool at my parents house. In fact we used to go in when the temps were 60s but my parents keep their pool heated at 90 F lol. Have a fantastic FriYAY XOXO
@marcy happy FriYAY and I hope all is going well and you and Marty enjoy a wonderful weekend XOXO
Hello everyone else. We had a good day yesterday and I managed to get in my long walk before the rain fortunately. I am still pretty tired and this is getting old. Today we have so much on the to do list. Costco, Whole Foods, TJs and I have to do the bed linens this morning work out and lots of other chores. I usually do not like running errands on Friday but it couldn't be helped this week. Have a great friYAY and enjoy. Love and hugs to my NIRDI friends ((((HUGS))))
Leaving you with a few photos from my day yesterday
The trail is still icy and treacherous but I walked the entire trail yesterday despite the presence of ice and some snow. Crazy but it doesn't melt fast due to being in the shade despite temps over 40 degrees
I do love living here. We are surrounded by beauty no matter the season or sun status. And yesterday the sun was in short supply despite my wearing sunblock. Or perhaps because of it
We call the seagulls "Bobby" because we think their expression looks like our sweet Bobby's expression lol.
And finally this is for you @springerspaniel...our tree is hanging in there and only one month of so left of official winter. Yay cmon spring though I have to admit I do enjoy the change of seasons and the beauty each season brings to us. But I do not enjoy the Chilblains at all. Nope. Nope.
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Hello lovelies
Honestly @mrs-b, please don’t minimise your issues, we’re all here for each other. You’ve certainly been through the mill, and your resilience is an inspiration!
Hoping everything is OK with you and your Mum @MamaBee, and you found her in good spirits. Please don’t forget to take care of yourself, it’s important for you to be in good health in order for you to carry on doing everything you do for everyone else.
Happy BD to your DH @canuk-gal, have fun celebrating. Hoping you start to see some improvement soon.
Bless your dear Dad @missy, I’m sure he’s trying to hold on for you all. I know the future looks scary, and you’re preparing yourself for whatever is to come. Sorry the weather isn’t great there, I don’t like to hear it’s still so icy out. Glad that Greg got more meds, I really hope he continues to make good progress, and the swelling in his knees goes down so that he’s more comfortable.
I hope you’re not going to be working this weekend @marcy, and can get out to see how the progress with the house is going.
I saw the Physio this morning, and the good news is that he DOESN’T think it’s my rotator cuff
Although painful, my range of motion is good. He thinks the problem is with my Trap, and he says I’ve got a huge knot, so then proceeded to torture me pressing on a trigger release point. He was surprised how high my pain threshold is, I told him the last time I had physio on my back, she said if I’d been a man, I’d have been screaming He suggested I order a TheraCane to do PT at home, (looks like some kind of weird sex toy ) so that’s coming tomorrow, and exercises to stretch the muscle. It’s actually feeling a little better. I’ve got another appt on Monday afternoon.
We’re going in the pool this afternoon, it’s lovely here.
Sending big love and hugs to you all and @Slickk @bling_dream19 ,
Have a great weekend.
Honestly @mrs-b, please don’t minimise your issues, we’re all here for each other. You’ve certainly been through the mill, and your resilience is an inspiration!
Hoping everything is OK with you and your Mum @MamaBee, and you found her in good spirits. Please don’t forget to take care of yourself, it’s important for you to be in good health in order for you to carry on doing everything you do for everyone else.
Happy BD to your DH @canuk-gal, have fun celebrating. Hoping you start to see some improvement soon.
Bless your dear Dad @missy, I’m sure he’s trying to hold on for you all. I know the future looks scary, and you’re preparing yourself for whatever is to come. Sorry the weather isn’t great there, I don’t like to hear it’s still so icy out. Glad that Greg got more meds, I really hope he continues to make good progress, and the swelling in his knees goes down so that he’s more comfortable.
I hope you’re not going to be working this weekend @marcy, and can get out to see how the progress with the house is going.
I saw the Physio this morning, and the good news is that he DOESN’T think it’s my rotator cuff
Although painful, my range of motion is good. He thinks the problem is with my Trap, and he says I’ve got a huge knot, so then proceeded to torture me pressing on a trigger release point. He was surprised how high my pain threshold is, I told him the last time I had physio on my back, she said if I’d been a man, I’d have been screaming He suggested I order a TheraCane to do PT at home, (looks like some kind of weird sex toy ) so that’s coming tomorrow, and exercises to stretch the muscle. It’s actually feeling a little better. I’ve got another appt on Monday afternoon. We’re going in the pool this afternoon, it’s lovely here.
Sending big love and hugs to you all and @Slickk @bling_dream19 ,
Have a great weekend.
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Pool...siiiigh...pooooool......
ETA I actually talked to Tim this morning about getting a small, in ground pool. He's not keen. He wouldn't use it, and neither of us are convinced that it wouldn't be a negative when it comes time to sell the house.
Siiiigh....
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HI:
NIRDI shout out!!!!
Lovely and 10C here today. Bright sunny day but windy. The clouds are blowing in as the snow will come tomorrow. Not expecting much but some much colder temps. Went out today to get flowers (for me)--ERR I mean--for my DH for his BD. Of course I ended up spending 100 bucks for other stuff. Why can't we just buy the ONE thing we went for??? OHHH and my fortune cookie came true! I went to the drycleaners and found out I won the monthly $50 draw. And got ten bucks in points at the market! LOL life is good. I am not worse--the creeping feeling is gone and I have no lesions, but I still have a very sensitive brow. So I stay the course of Valtrex. I won't be going to work as the meds make me very tired. By 7 pm I am very fatigued but resist going to bed that early as I have insomnia and would awake 10 times a night instead of 7.
@mrs-b I agree with Austina. You are an inspiration! And you looked so lovely in the photo you posted!!! And your positive attitude is infectious!
@Austina I hope pain relief is within your grasp. Glad you found someone to help. And a dip in the pool is just what the Dr. ordered.
@missy I must admit I always thought orange tabbies were the most sedate of all cats, but Oliver is an not a case in point!!! Hope the scratches of last week have healed, not a pleasant experience to be sure. Great that Greg is making progress--but it isn't wonderful to hear he still has a lot of pain. May that diminish soon. Vibes to your family.
@marcy any weekend plans? Anything new on the house?
@MamaBee hope your Mom is OK. Did you drive by yourself? Again I agree with Austina --you work so hard to keep everything together (and you've got a lot). It mustn't be easy but you make it look so.
Stay safe and well folks!
cheers--Sharon
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Lovely and 10C here today. Bright sunny day but windy. The clouds are blowing in as the snow will come tomorrow. Not expecting much but some much colder temps. Went out today to get flowers (for me)--ERR I mean--for my DH for his BD. Of course I ended up spending 100 bucks for other stuff. Why can't we just buy the ONE thing we went for??? OHHH and my fortune cookie came true! I went to the drycleaners and found out I won the monthly $50 draw. And got ten bucks in points at the market! LOL life is good. I am not worse--the creeping feeling is gone and I have no lesions, but I still have a very sensitive brow. So I stay the course of Valtrex. I won't be going to work as the meds make me very tired. By 7 pm I am very fatigued but resist going to bed that early as I have insomnia and would awake 10 times a night instead of 7.
@mrs-b I agree with Austina. You are an inspiration! And you looked so lovely in the photo you posted!!! And your positive attitude is infectious!
@Austina I hope pain relief is within your grasp. Glad you found someone to help. And a dip in the pool is just what the Dr. ordered.
@missy I must admit I always thought orange tabbies were the most sedate of all cats, but Oliver is an not a case in point!!! Hope the scratches of last week have healed, not a pleasant experience to be sure. Great that Greg is making progress--but it isn't wonderful to hear he still has a lot of pain. May that diminish soon. Vibes to your family.
@marcy any weekend plans? Anything new on the house?
@MamaBee hope your Mom is OK. Did you drive by yourself? Again I agree with Austina --you work so hard to keep everything together (and you've got a lot). It mustn't be easy but you make it look so.
Stay safe and well folks!
cheers--Sharon
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Thank you girls..My mom is feeling more comfortable. I asked the nurse to have the doctor prescribe Tramadol for her. The pain was excruciating for her. She took her first dose at 5pm..The next dose is 1am. I told her to make sure they give her a dose on time…I’ve made the mistake after surgery by waiting..Big mistake. It’s harder to control pain unless you stick to the time frame.
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As for me…I must have the flu..I feel AWFUL…This is long..so I apologize..haha I’m nauseated, coughing, have the chills, and have EXTREME fatigue. I can’t be upright more than a half hour. I have to go to bed. Three weeks ago my grandchildren came over..One had a runny nose but that’s not unusual. The next day we watched his little brother…I wound up getting sick..horrible coughing..heavy mucus in the chest rattling around…assuming it was from his brother..We went home to Pa where I was sick as a dog with the above for two weeks. I went to the emergency doctor at our practice who gave me medicine to stop the coughing during the night which was making me exhausted..because I couldn’t sleep. It helped quite a bit. I felt like I was getting the rest to get better. My DIL texted us to say that the little guy who we watched has strep. I assumed I dodged that because I was having cold symptoms that didn’t match the strep. We got another text the day we were supposed to go back to Va that my DIL now had strep. I called my doctor’s office and asked for an antibiotic just in case. She wanted me to take it with a probiotic. I picked Floristor..I took two with each of the two doses of antibiotic. I went through one bottle of the Floristor so I purchased another bottle through Amazon because I didn’t have time to go back to CVS. It seems after I started that bottle I started feeling bad. I didn’t make the connection until yesterday. I stopped taking it yesterday but my stomach is a mess…I also started getting severe exhaustion. I don’t know if it’s related..but I have been burping like a sailor after a binge..Sorry for tmi…I think it’s from the probiotic..At this point I feel like I have the flu. My doctor is three hours away..so I’ll have to go to Urgent Care tomorrow..They don’t have my history..but I thought they could at least test me for flu, etc. I think it will be a nurse practitioner or PA..My earrings are coming Tuesday so I can’t leave to go home..ugh
@canuk-gal I’m soooo happy you are feeling better!
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As for me…I must have the flu..I feel AWFUL…This is long..so I apologize..haha I’m nauseated, coughing, have the chills, and have EXTREME fatigue. I can’t be upright more than a half hour. I have to go to bed. Three weeks ago my grandchildren came over..One had a runny nose but that’s not unusual. The next day we watched his little brother…I wound up getting sick..horrible coughing..heavy mucus in the chest rattling around…assuming it was from his brother..We went home to Pa where I was sick as a dog with the above for two weeks. I went to the emergency doctor at our practice who gave me medicine to stop the coughing during the night which was making me exhausted..because I couldn’t sleep. It helped quite a bit. I felt like I was getting the rest to get better. My DIL texted us to say that the little guy who we watched has strep. I assumed I dodged that because I was having cold symptoms that didn’t match the strep. We got another text the day we were supposed to go back to Va that my DIL now had strep. I called my doctor’s office and asked for an antibiotic just in case. She wanted me to take it with a probiotic. I picked Floristor..I took two with each of the two doses of antibiotic. I went through one bottle of the Floristor so I purchased another bottle through Amazon because I didn’t have time to go back to CVS. It seems after I started that bottle I started feeling bad. I didn’t make the connection until yesterday. I stopped taking it yesterday but my stomach is a mess…I also started getting severe exhaustion. I don’t know if it’s related..but I have been burping like a sailor after a binge..Sorry for tmi…I think it’s from the probiotic..At this point I feel like I have the flu. My doctor is three hours away..so I’ll have to go to Urgent Care tomorrow..They don’t have my history..but I thought they could at least test me for flu, etc. I think it will be a nurse practitioner or PA..My earrings are coming Tuesday so I can’t leave to go home..ugh
@canuk-gal I’m soooo happy you are feeling better!
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Good morning and happy Caturday Saturday!
@canuk-gal I am glad you are feeling better and hope the brow discomfort dissipates soon. I loathe medical mysteries and sometimes I marvel that anything in our bodies go smoothly tbh. So complex and so much potential for things to go wrong. Happy happy birthday to your dh Sharon. Wishing him many many many more birthdays filled with love and joy and only good things
@MamaBee I am relieved to hear your mom did not break anything and that the pain meds are helping her. I am sorry I didn't contact you till late (for me lol) last night...we got some bad news yesterday more on that below. Hope you start feeling much better soon. In my sister's family someone is always sick. Kids bring so many germs home from school it's not funny. Feel better and remember to take good care of yourself. Your mom has a care team and right now focus on your recovery
@Austina that is fantastic news about it not being your rotator cuff woohoo. May the knot massage have taken care of the pain and I hope you wake feeling much much better
@bling_dream19 I didn't want to go into details yesterday but will today. And I'll share a bit below. Some unhappy news for us. I am glad things are going smoothly by you and all is well
Hi everyone else. So yesterday was a busy day. Ran errands and got stuff accomplished. Unfortunately got an unhappy update from my mom. Their insurance has run out for my dad's stay at rehab and they are discharging him next friday. Unreal. He cannot take care of himself and my mom who weighs under 100 lbs soaking wet and is frail herself cannot get him out of the wheelchair and provide the kind of care he needs. But of course we all know how the insurance companies work and my mom says there is absolutely nothing they can do. In 60 days he can go back to rehab if the dr deems it necessary but in the meantime he is going home friday. And she is very very worried. So are we. I asked her about a visiting nurse and a physical therapist to make home visits and she said the insurance only covers a few hours a day two days a week. We told her we would help cover the rest if need be. But I have no clue how expensive that is and if long term that is doable for us because insurance will only cover two days fora few months so if he needs long term care we are screwed. And I did not tell my mom I told you so but I did warn her about this years and years ago. But no. They have no future long term care plan and they just thought (hoped) it would all work out. So I am angry on top of being upset about what is happening and how my dad's health is deteriorating. To add insult to injury. PLEASE everyone (I know I am preaching to the choir here) have a long term healthcare plan. You have to. Just SMH my parents who were so thoughtful and smart when we were growing up are now in this position.
OK that is it from me today. It is still dark out and I have no clue when we are visiting my dad...today or tomorrow. I have lots of things to do but wanted to say good morning and happy Caturday Saturday XOXO
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@canuk-gal I am glad you are feeling better and hope the brow discomfort dissipates soon. I loathe medical mysteries and sometimes I marvel that anything in our bodies go smoothly tbh. So complex and so much potential for things to go wrong. Happy happy birthday to your dh Sharon. Wishing him many many many more birthdays filled with love and joy and only good things
@MamaBee I am relieved to hear your mom did not break anything and that the pain meds are helping her. I am sorry I didn't contact you till late (for me lol) last night...we got some bad news yesterday more on that below. Hope you start feeling much better soon. In my sister's family someone is always sick. Kids bring so many germs home from school it's not funny. Feel better and remember to take good care of yourself. Your mom has a care team and right now focus on your recovery
@Austina that is fantastic news about it not being your rotator cuff woohoo. May the knot massage have taken care of the pain and I hope you wake feeling much much better
@bling_dream19 I didn't want to go into details yesterday but will today. And I'll share a bit below. Some unhappy news for us. I am glad things are going smoothly by you and all is well
Hi everyone else. So yesterday was a busy day. Ran errands and got stuff accomplished. Unfortunately got an unhappy update from my mom. Their insurance has run out for my dad's stay at rehab and they are discharging him next friday. Unreal. He cannot take care of himself and my mom who weighs under 100 lbs soaking wet and is frail herself cannot get him out of the wheelchair and provide the kind of care he needs. But of course we all know how the insurance companies work and my mom says there is absolutely nothing they can do. In 60 days he can go back to rehab if the dr deems it necessary but in the meantime he is going home friday. And she is very very worried. So are we. I asked her about a visiting nurse and a physical therapist to make home visits and she said the insurance only covers a few hours a day two days a week. We told her we would help cover the rest if need be. But I have no clue how expensive that is and if long term that is doable for us because insurance will only cover two days fora few months so if he needs long term care we are screwed. And I did not tell my mom I told you so but I did warn her about this years and years ago. But no. They have no future long term care plan and they just thought (hoped) it would all work out. So I am angry on top of being upset about what is happening and how my dad's health is deteriorating. To add insult to injury. PLEASE everyone (I know I am preaching to the choir here) have a long term healthcare plan. You have to. Just SMH my parents who were so thoughtful and smart when we were growing up are now in this position.
OK that is it from me today. It is still dark out and I have no clue when we are visiting my dad...today or tomorrow. I have lots of things to do but wanted to say good morning and happy Caturday Saturday XOXO
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@missy I am so sorry to read that they have to release your dad due to insurance issues. I remember, sadly, that after the patient comes home, if you re-admit them to the hospital for any reason the clock resets and the rehab facility would be covered again. It’s like a dance they make us perform for proper care. I’m sorry. I have been through this, so if I can be of any help, please reach out. Sending ((hugs))
@MamaBee please take care and hoping this am you’re feeling better. Agree with @missy about the number of viruses spread at school. Ugh
Hi to @Austina and @canuk-gal and all the NIRDIs. My vacay ends tomorrow so I’m pretty sad to be honest. Happy weekend.
@MamaBee please take care and hoping this am you’re feeling better. Agree with @missy about the number of viruses spread at school. Ugh
Hi to @Austina and @canuk-gal and all the NIRDIs. My vacay ends tomorrow so I’m pretty sad to be honest. Happy weekend.
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Thank you Slickk. My mom said he must be home for a minimum of 60 days before the clock resets. That seems just absolutely insane IMO. I am sorry you went through something similar
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@missy I’m so sorry about the insurance situation with your dad…Your poor mom too. Maybe you can get a private home health care aide for those two months. That would be less expensive than going through a service. Maybe you can look on the Nextdoor app for people that are recommended in your mom and dad’s area.
My mom did break her rib. It’s not all the way through but definitely broken.
Hugs to everyone..
My mom did break her rib. It’s not all the way through but definitely broken.
Hugs to everyone..
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@missy I’m so sorry about the insurance situation with your dad…Your poor mom too. Maybe you can get a private home health care aide for those two months. That would be less expensive than going through a service. Maybe you can look on the Nextdoor app for people that are recommended in your mom and dad’s area.
My mom did break her rib. It’s not all the way through but definitely broken.
Hugs to everyone..
Oh no I am so sorry Joanne. For some reason I missed that fact. Speedy healing to your mom and you XOXO
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@missy shucks that must be new or insurance carrier driven because we used that policy well before the two months. My mom was in and out of ‘rehab’ during the last few months of her life.
I also hired a live-in nurse. It wasn’t cheap but gave me peace of mind. Sadly it was short lived as mom didn’t live long after all of that.
I also hired a live-in nurse. It wasn’t cheap but gave me peace of mind. Sadly it was short lived as mom didn’t live long after all of that.
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Oh @missy, what a ridiculous state of affairs. How on earth are your parents meant to cope when he goes home? They have carers in the UK, who are overworked and underpaid who go in to peoples homes to help get the patient up and bathed, and to help put them to bed, but it’s my no means a perfect solution. What a worry for you all. You pay for medical insurance all your life and when you need it, it’s not enough. I do hope you’re able to work something out for when your Dad’s back home.
I’m so sorry to hear your Mum has broken her rib, that’s incredibly painful, so I hope they’re managing to keep her comfortable @MamaBee. You sound as though you’ve really been through the mill too lately, no wonder you’re feeling so ill.
I hope you’ve got a relaxing weekend on the cards @Slickk before you head back in to the fray next week.
Thanks for your good wishes, my shoulder feels freer today but is very tender where he was pressing yesterday, but I’ll take that any day over rotator cuff problems.
We’re FT with our friends shortly, can’t believe we’ll be seeing them again soon.
Have a good weekend lovely NIRDIs.
Oh @missy, what a ridiculous state of affairs. How on earth are your parents meant to cope when he goes home? They have carers in the UK, who are overworked and underpaid who go in to peoples homes to help get the patient up and bathed, and to help put them to bed, but it’s my no means a perfect solution. What a worry for you all. You pay for medical insurance all your life and when you need it, it’s not enough. I do hope you’re able to work something out for when your Dad’s back home.
I’m so sorry to hear your Mum has broken her rib, that’s incredibly painful, so I hope they’re managing to keep her comfortable @MamaBee. You sound as though you’ve really been through the mill too lately, no wonder you’re feeling so ill.
I hope you’ve got a relaxing weekend on the cards @Slickk before you head back in to the fray next week.
Thanks for your good wishes, my shoulder feels freer today but is very tender where he was pressing yesterday, but I’ll take that any day over rotator cuff problems.
We’re FT with our friends shortly, can’t believe we’ll be seeing them again soon.
Have a good weekend lovely NIRDIs.
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@Austina I’m happy it’s not your rotator cuff..I somehow missed that..
Hope everyone is well today..My DIL suggested I go to Urgent Care..She offered to drive but I told her no..S will take me. I had to get showered. I didn’t shower for three days.
This shower just about killed my strength. I never miss a shower so that’s saying something. If they order something for nausea that would be great.
Hope everyone is well today..My DIL suggested I go to Urgent Care..She offered to drive but I told her no..S will take me. I had to get showered. I didn’t shower for three days.
This shower just about killed my strength. I never miss a shower so that’s saying something. If they order something for nausea that would be great.
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NIRDI shout out!!!!!!!!!!!
@missy I am sorry to hear of your news. Perhaps you could ask the rehab facility if they recommend an agency or company or private group of aides that can provide in home 24/7 care as @Slickk mentioned. What do you feel your options are? Nonetheless it is distressing for all involved. And when it rains, you bet it pours.
@MamaBee I hope you get yourself attended to. What you are experiencing might be easily corrected!
@Slickk I hear you about not wanting your time off to end. Work is WORK! Gosh your pooch is ADORBS!!!
@mrs-b we love those plush movie theatres. Have been to a few blockbusters with the seat service and we LOVE it!
Had a lovely BD lunch out today. Plenty of leftovers so no cooking today--and we are out to a family dinner tomorrow. YES! The flurries here didn't amount to much. Not that it finished, but a bit of a nonevent--thank goodness!
cheers--Sharon
NIRDI shout out!!!!!!!!!!!
@missy I am sorry to hear of your news. Perhaps you could ask the rehab facility if they recommend an agency or company or private group of aides that can provide in home 24/7 care as @Slickk mentioned. What do you feel your options are? Nonetheless it is distressing for all involved. And when it rains, you bet it pours.
@MamaBee I hope you get yourself attended to. What you are experiencing might be easily corrected!
@Slickk I hear you about not wanting your time off to end. Work is WORK! Gosh your pooch is ADORBS!!!
@mrs-b we love those plush movie theatres. Have been to a few blockbusters with the seat service and we LOVE it!
Had a lovely BD lunch out today. Plenty of leftovers so no cooking today--and we are out to a family dinner tomorrow. YES! The flurries here didn't amount to much. Not that it finished, but a bit of a nonevent--thank goodness!
cheers--Sharon
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GM girls, happy Sunday!
@canuk-gal thank you! We saw my dad yesterday and he was in good spirits but he refused to show us he can get out of the wheelchair to the walker. Which makes me suspicious. We did do some exercises with him and he was able to lift himself out of the chair using the wall bar in the hallway but in our opinion he is not ready to go home. Though in his mind he is. There are no options for appeal according to my mom so we will hire a nurse and see how it goes. My mom is difficult and stubborn so she is handling it. My good friend who is actually a hospice nurse has been telling me what we need to get etc. but my mom again is her own worst enemy and being super difficult to advise. I am doing what I can but my hands are tied with her. YAY for having a lovely birthday lunch out with your dh yesterday and double yay to leftovers and no cooking. Enjoy a terrific family dinner tonight...sounds like fun. And I always prefer non weather events to momentous weather events lol. Sadly it is way below freezing here and I worry for the feral cats. Did you hear what happened to Flaco? Devastating and I cannot hear about the details And as for orange kitties being below...that was my experience too til Sir Oliver. LOL he is a royal pain in the butt! He does keep asking about seeing his Auntie Sharon...just saying
@Austina I am so glad your shoulder feels a bit better though sorry it is so tender...hopefully today it is feeling even better... thank you sweet friend for your well wishes and kind comments. We will hire a nurse and hope for the best but the system here sucks. And as you wrote putting all your money into healthcare and insurance and when you need it most poof it's gone. It's a travesty and if only they were "poor" medicaid would cover it all. And don't get me started on all the free care the "migrants" are getting. No. I will remain silent. But I will add for those reading unless you are in this situation do not judge. Because if you end up here you will feel the same way. I guarantee it. My parents worked their whole lives and they are paying the price dearly. It is not OK. I know I am preaching to the choir but wanted to get that off my chest.
@MamaBee what did they say at urgent care? How are you feeling this morning? Continued well wishes and big hugs
I hope your mom is continuing to feel better with each day and you too my dear
@Slickk I am sorry and I know the week went too fast...I always hated going back to work after vacation. It was mentally difficult to get back into the frame of mind to work life. Soon enough hopefully it will all be a distant memory. Enjoy this lovely brisk bright cold Sunday..no precipitation woohoo
@bling_dream19 today! Big hugs. Hope you are having a terrific weekend
@mrs-b I miss going to the theater...we loved going several times a week. It was a very looked forward to event but in the late 2000s we stopped because it was no longer a wonderful experience. People were always checking their phones, bringing crying babies into R rated movies, sticky floors, etc. And now I do not ever see us going back. We still love movies but from the comfort of our homes. Having said that I cannot wait to get back to Broadway, Off Broadway, the Ballet, the Philharmonic, and the Opera. All were pre pandemic and I look forward to going back. One of the big pluses living here. Have a super Sunday dear girl
Yesterday we visited my dad since my sister and her family are going today we decided to stagger it. It was a good visit and we even helped him with some exercises. But he is not ready IMO at all to go home. Monday the rehab center is taking him for his retinal injections because his only good eye is losing vision due to his macular degeneration and having been at rehab for months he has missed his injections. So the MD agreed to treat him whenever he could get there so Monday it is. OF course that means he is missing PT and he only has 4 days left (they only do PT M-F there) but his eyesight is critical and it is his only eye left with some vision.
Today is freezing and those poor feral cats outside. UGH.I so hope they remain safe and well.
I am planning on a walk despite the cold weather and I do not have much else on the agenda for today, Next week is super busy with doctor appointments unfortunately. And I enjoyed the respite while it lasted lol
Enjoy a terrific Sunday lovely ladies XOXO
@canuk-gal thank you! We saw my dad yesterday and he was in good spirits but he refused to show us he can get out of the wheelchair to the walker. Which makes me suspicious. We did do some exercises with him and he was able to lift himself out of the chair using the wall bar in the hallway but in our opinion he is not ready to go home. Though in his mind he is. There are no options for appeal according to my mom so we will hire a nurse and see how it goes. My mom is difficult and stubborn so she is handling it. My good friend who is actually a hospice nurse has been telling me what we need to get etc. but my mom again is her own worst enemy and being super difficult to advise. I am doing what I can but my hands are tied with her. YAY for having a lovely birthday lunch out with your dh yesterday and double yay to leftovers and no cooking. Enjoy a terrific family dinner tonight...sounds like fun. And I always prefer non weather events to momentous weather events lol. Sadly it is way below freezing here and I worry for the feral cats. Did you hear what happened to Flaco? Devastating and I cannot hear about the details
And as for orange kitties being below...that was my experience too til Sir Oliver. LOL he is a royal pain in the butt! He does keep asking about seeing his Auntie Sharon...just saying @Austina I am so glad your shoulder feels a bit better though sorry it is so tender...hopefully today it is feeling even better... thank you sweet friend for your well wishes and kind comments. We will hire a nurse and hope for the best but the system here sucks. And as you wrote putting all your money into healthcare and insurance and when you need it most poof it's gone. It's a travesty and if only they were "poor" medicaid would cover it all. And don't get me started on all the free care the "migrants" are getting. No. I will remain silent. But I will add for those reading unless you are in this situation do not judge. Because if you end up here you will feel the same way. I guarantee it. My parents worked their whole lives and they are paying the price dearly. It is not OK. I know I am preaching to the choir but wanted to get that off my chest.
@MamaBee what did they say at urgent care? How are you feeling this morning? Continued well wishes and big hugs
I hope your mom is continuing to feel better with each day and you too my dear
@Slickk I am sorry and I know the week went too fast...I always hated going back to work after vacation. It was mentally difficult to get back into the frame of mind to work life. Soon enough hopefully it will all be a distant memory. Enjoy this lovely brisk bright cold Sunday..no precipitation woohoo
@bling_dream19 today! Big hugs. Hope you are having a terrific weekend
@mrs-b I miss going to the theater...we loved going several times a week. It was a very looked forward to event but in the late 2000s we stopped because it was no longer a wonderful experience. People were always checking their phones, bringing crying babies into R rated movies, sticky floors, etc. And now I do not ever see us going back. We still love movies but from the comfort of our homes. Having said that I cannot wait to get back to Broadway, Off Broadway, the Ballet, the Philharmonic, and the Opera. All were pre pandemic and I look forward to going back. One of the big pluses living here. Have a super Sunday dear girl
Yesterday we visited my dad since my sister and her family are going today we decided to stagger it. It was a good visit and we even helped him with some exercises. But he is not ready IMO at all to go home. Monday the rehab center is taking him for his retinal injections because his only good eye is losing vision due to his macular degeneration and having been at rehab for months he has missed his injections. So the MD agreed to treat him whenever he could get there so Monday it is. OF course that means he is missing PT and he only has 4 days left (they only do PT M-F there) but his eyesight is critical and it is his only eye left with some vision.
Today is freezing and those poor feral cats outside. UGH.I so hope they remain safe and well.
I am planning on a walk despite the cold weather and I do not have much else on the agenda for today, Next week is super busy with doctor appointments unfortunately. And I enjoyed the respite while it lasted lol
Enjoy a terrific Sunday lovely ladies XOXO
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Good morning girls..
My mom cries from the pain..I feel so bad..They are giving her Tramdol and Tylenol but can’t do anything stronger due to her age..98..
@missy I hope the nurse works out at home..It’s so hard to not be able to fix whatever is hurting our parents..especially being so far away..I feel helpless when I hear her cry. She says if she stays in bed it doesn’t hurt. TG
I’m just so sick..The urgent care doctor was very impressive. I was pleasantly surprised. He gave me a rapid strep, Covid, and flu tests. He also did a mono blood test. They were all negative. He said since this has been going on for a while it’s possible I had something that doesn’t test positive right now. The exhaustion is concerning since I can’t be out of bed more than a half hour before needing to go back. I was so convinced it had to be the flu. He even said there’s so many viruses out there that there’s no way to know. He said to follow up with my primary if this continues to screen for other things..He thought the probiotics would be out of my system by now. I’m sure the probiotics are what’s causing the burping and upset stomach. Yesterday I tried not to burp….but it went backwards and gave me hiccups. I’m letting it rip now..lol S laughs.. I just jinxed myself because they came back..ugh
Hugs to everyone..especially anyone with medical stuff. It stinks..
My mom cries from the pain..I feel so bad..They are giving her Tramdol and Tylenol but can’t do anything stronger due to her age..98..
@missy I hope the nurse works out at home..It’s so hard to not be able to fix whatever is hurting our parents..especially being so far away..I feel helpless when I hear her cry. She says if she stays in bed it doesn’t hurt. TG
I’m just so sick..The urgent care doctor was very impressive. I was pleasantly surprised. He gave me a rapid strep, Covid, and flu tests. He also did a mono blood test. They were all negative. He said since this has been going on for a while it’s possible I had something that doesn’t test positive right now. The exhaustion is concerning since I can’t be out of bed more than a half hour before needing to go back. I was so convinced it had to be the flu. He even said there’s so many viruses out there that there’s no way to know. He said to follow up with my primary if this continues to screen for other things..He thought the probiotics would be out of my system by now. I’m sure the probiotics are what’s causing the burping and upset stomach. Yesterday I tried not to burp….but it went backwards and gave me hiccups. I’m letting it rip now..lol S laughs.. I just jinxed myself because they came back..ugh
Hugs to everyone..especially anyone with medical stuff. It stinks..
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HI:
NIRDI shout out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@MamaBee I am very happy you were seen so quickly and were given some reassurance of what you are suffering with, "isn't". But no definitive answers is frustrating. What did the Dr's say you should do? Is your BP OK? Like most people I hate medical mysteries. Please rest--as that what your body is telling you to do. Sorry you Mom is suffering. This is all very new to her as she has been otherwise well. The pits.
@missy I've lived your experience and it definitely isn't fun. My Mom was also resistant to advice, at home, and when in the hospital. (in her mind she was always "good to go"). For eg. the nurses would be there one minute, telling her to ring for assistance, the next minute they'd be gone and she be up on her own, then down/faceplant. So if they had no influence, imagine how powerless we were. At any rate, I hope you find care that is helpful--you Mom needs the support, also. Nerve wracking to say the least. And yes, Insurance seems a promise that isn't all it is cracked up to be.
Not much else to report--I just might stay in my loungewear til we go out for dinner. LOL. It is pleasant enough outside, but I see the temps will plummet and while I can live without that, there is nothing I can do about it but whine. I am feeling pretty well despite sleeping poorly, but that is my norm.
cheers--Sharon
NIRDI shout out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@MamaBee I am very happy you were seen so quickly and were given some reassurance of what you are suffering with, "isn't". But no definitive answers is frustrating. What did the Dr's say you should do? Is your BP OK? Like most people I hate medical mysteries. Please rest--as that what your body is telling you to do. Sorry you Mom is suffering. This is all very new to her as she has been otherwise well. The pits.
@missy I've lived your experience and it definitely isn't fun. My Mom was also resistant to advice, at home, and when in the hospital. (in her mind she was always "good to go"). For eg. the nurses would be there one minute, telling her to ring for assistance, the next minute they'd be gone and she be up on her own, then down/faceplant. So if they had no influence, imagine how powerless we were. At any rate, I hope you find care that is helpful--you Mom needs the support, also. Nerve wracking to say the least. And yes, Insurance seems a promise that isn't all it is cracked up to be.
Not much else to report--I just might stay in my loungewear til we go out for dinner. LOL. It is pleasant enough outside, but I see the temps will plummet and while I can live without that, there is nothing I can do about it but whine. I am feeling pretty well despite sleeping poorly, but that is my norm.
cheers--Sharon
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I have to say I’m scared @missy and @canuk-gal. I have EXTREME fatigue..along with the nausea and burping constantly. I read stomach and pancreatic cancer have those symptoms. I can’t be up more than a half hour. The whole time I’m struggling to not go back to bed. I can’t eat either. I’m trying to eat anything as long as they have calories. I take two bites and I can’t eat it. I told S to pick me up some muscle milk. It’s dairy free which I think would be better for my stomach. If it wasn’t for the Tiffany earrings coming on Tuesday I would be on the way to Pa to see my PCP. The Urgent Care doctor said if I’m not feeling better in a couple of days I should see my doctor. She will need to run extra tests for heart, thyroid, etc. I’ve been sick with various maladies over a month. I have no energy left. Sorry for the whining.
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I have to say I’m scared @missy and @canuk-gal. I have EXTREME fatigue..along with the nausea and burping constantly. I read stomach and pancreatic cancer have those symptoms. I can’t be up more than a half hour. The whole time I’m struggling to not go back to bed. I can’t eat either. I’m trying to eat anything as long as they have calories. I take two bites and I can’t eat it. I told S to pick me up some muscle milk. It’s dairy free which I think would be better for my stomach. If it wasn’t for the Tiffany earrings coming on Tuesday I would be on the way to Pa to see my PCP. The Urgent Care doctor said if I’m not feeling better in a couple of days I should see my doctor. She will need to run extra tests for heart, thyroid, etc. I’ve been sick with various maladies over a month. I have no energy left. Sorry for the whining.
I wish I had a solution for you. I feel sad that you are so weary. How was your routine bloodwork (CBC and electrolytes)? If you are not able to eat more than a bite are you at least able to take Gatorade etc, for fluid replacement ? Not good to be dehydrated either.
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Hello lovelies
Oh no @MamaBee, this really doesn’t sound right. I wouldn’t wait a couple of days, I think you really need to see your Dr. a.s.a.p. Anything that isn’t normal for you needs to be investigated. You mention that you’ve had all sorts of illnesses lately, and with your extreme fatigue I’m wondering if could be ME/CFS - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Maybe worth asking the Dr. if they think it’s a possibility? I’m really sorry your Mum is in such pain, and understand how distressing this is for you too. You’re not whining, feeling this awful is debilitating.
Glad you enjoyed the meal out, and yay for leftovers @canuk-gal, win win!
I am glad you found your Dad in good spirits @missy, and I’m keeping everything crossed, that when he goes home, a nurse will be enough help to keep your Mum and Dad going. Glad your Dad will be getting his injections sorted out before he’s discharged. Sorry about the horrible freezing temps, please remember, animals are pretty resourceful, so hopefully the feral kitties will have somewhere safe to ride it out till it warms up again.
The weather here has been lovely, we’ve been in the pool both days, and it’s getting warmer. The good thing is the solar is fuelling the heat pump, so win win for us. It’s currently 86 degs here! Spoke to our friends yesterday, making plans for our visit.
My shoulder is definitely improving, my Thera Cane arrived yesterday evening, so I’ve been doing my exercises with it. It’s such a relief to know it’s not my RC and I can start doing all the things I’ve been putting off for fear of making it worse. We were lazy yesterday and ordered takeaway curry, enough for 2 days so not cooking for me this weekend
The weekends go far too quickly, mind you, the weeks seem to gallop by too!
Oh no @MamaBee, this really doesn’t sound right. I wouldn’t wait a couple of days, I think you really need to see your Dr. a.s.a.p. Anything that isn’t normal for you needs to be investigated. You mention that you’ve had all sorts of illnesses lately, and with your extreme fatigue I’m wondering if could be ME/CFS - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Maybe worth asking the Dr. if they think it’s a possibility? I’m really sorry your Mum is in such pain, and understand how distressing this is for you too. You’re not whining, feeling this awful is debilitating.
Glad you enjoyed the meal out, and yay for leftovers @canuk-gal, win win!
I am glad you found your Dad in good spirits @missy, and I’m keeping everything crossed, that when he goes home, a nurse will be enough help to keep your Mum and Dad going. Glad your Dad will be getting his injections sorted out before he’s discharged. Sorry about the horrible freezing temps, please remember, animals are pretty resourceful, so hopefully the feral kitties will have somewhere safe to ride it out till it warms up again.
The weather here has been lovely, we’ve been in the pool both days, and it’s getting warmer. The good thing is the solar is fuelling the heat pump, so win win for us. It’s currently 86 degs here! Spoke to our friends yesterday, making plans for our visit.
My shoulder is definitely improving, my Thera Cane arrived yesterday evening, so I’ve been doing my exercises with it. It’s such a relief to know it’s not my RC and I can start doing all the things I’ve been putting off for fear of making it worse. We were lazy yesterday and ordered takeaway curry, enough for 2 days so not cooking for me this weekend
The weekends go far too quickly, mind you, the weeks seem to gallop by too!
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GM girls and happy (how did you get here so fast!) Monday!
@MamaBee try not imagining the worst case scenario. It is likely a virus and they can take a loooooong time before full recovery unfortunately. My family's been through that and it literally took months. SO please don't panic, don't imagine the worst and just try to rest, drink fluids including your electrolytes and give your body time to heal. How exciting your bling is arriving tomorrow. I hope it lifts your spirits. Continued healing vibes XOXO
@canuk-gal good morning. Happy Monday. I hope your week goes smoothly and your weather cooperates. Have you noticed the sunsets are later and later woohoo. And it seems lighter earlier in the mornings too. Sweet
@Austina terrific news about your shoulder yay and may it be all better very soon..and double yay for the warm weather. I have a friend (who is a urologist and just opened his own office) in Texas (well I actually now have a few friends in texas including you and @Tekate) and he is complaining about the mid 80s in February. So it all depends on one's perspective I guess...my fingers sure could use the heat so I am with you though I prefer 60s./70s I think my body prefers 80s lol ...enjoy the pool...XOXO
@bling_dream19 big hugs sweet friend and so relieved things are going smoothly...love and hugs
@Slickk good luck back this first week. I hope your Monday is sweet and smooth and everything goes according to plan... XOXO
@marcy sweet photo and hope you enjoyed a great weekend...hugs
Hello everyone else. The weekend sped by and here we are in Monday again. It was a good Sunday. Busy but active which is always my preference and the weather was crisp, sunny and not windy so purrrrfect and I enjoyed a long walk. I have a marathon zoom later and this morning exercise (for me and helping Greg), chores, then a nice long walk hopefully as rain will be here tomorrow for a couple of days...zoom later and bam the day will go fast I have a feeling. My dad has his retinal injection today and I hope that goes well because so much can go wrong. And that's it from me. Enjoy a marvelous Monday lovely ladies. XOXO
@MamaBee try not imagining the worst case scenario. It is likely a virus and they can take a loooooong time before full recovery unfortunately. My family's been through that and it literally took months. SO please don't panic, don't imagine the worst and just try to rest, drink fluids including your electrolytes and give your body time to heal. How exciting your bling is arriving tomorrow. I hope it lifts your spirits. Continued healing vibes XOXO
@canuk-gal good morning. Happy Monday. I hope your week goes smoothly and your weather cooperates. Have you noticed the sunsets are later and later woohoo. And it seems lighter earlier in the mornings too. Sweet
@Austina terrific news about your shoulder yay and may it be all better very soon..and double yay for the warm weather. I have a friend (who is a urologist and just opened his own office) in Texas (well I actually now have a few friends in texas including you and @Tekate) and he is complaining about the mid 80s in February. So it all depends on one's perspective I guess...my fingers sure could use the heat so I am with you though I prefer 60s./70s I think my body prefers 80s lol ...enjoy the pool...XOXO
@bling_dream19 big hugs sweet friend and so relieved things are going smoothly...love and hugs
@Slickk good luck back this first week. I hope your Monday is sweet and smooth and everything goes according to plan... XOXO
@marcy sweet photo and hope you enjoyed a great weekend...hugs
Hello everyone else. The weekend sped by and here we are in Monday again. It was a good Sunday. Busy but active which is always my preference and the weather was crisp, sunny and not windy so purrrrfect and I enjoyed a long walk. I have a marathon zoom later and this morning exercise (for me and helping Greg), chores, then a nice long walk hopefully as rain will be here tomorrow for a couple of days...zoom later and bam the day will go fast I have a feeling. My dad has his retinal injection today and I hope that goes well because so much can go wrong. And that's it from me. Enjoy a marvelous Monday lovely ladies. XOXO
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