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Hi NIRDI’s!

@missy Marty said it was like Wyoming in Kansas today - windy. I didn’t send it his way, it’s still here. I guess Marty’s class went well. Tomorrow will be his last class but he doesn’t fly out until late on Saturday. He said he’s ready to come home. I am not surprised your mom doesn’t want to hire someone or ask someone to for help. That generation seems reluctant to do that and I get it. But we sure wish they would. And I remember my parents both got selfish, but I get that too. Any outcome is not pleasant. Before they reach that stage, they’d want you to continue living your life and not giving up things for them, but their aging minds seem to change that. That is a LONG time to go without a hair cut. I go about every 8 weeks. TBE is on rural and private roads. I think most of what was on the road though was from drifting. The HOA fee supposedly pays for road maintenance. Yay that Greg got a good health report card. He studied. Good luck with your appointments. Look at all those cute feral enjoying Chez Missy and Greg’s great outdoors.

@mrs-b big hugs you lost your parents at a young age. That’s rough. But as you said, dealing with aging parents is rough too. Neither is pleasant. Your 21st party had to be difficult, such a hard thing to deal with at such a young age. Thanks for sharing their story with us. Big hugs to you. Happy birthday to Eleanor and nice David is coming to visit. I am used to the weather in Wyoming, but I can’t say I like it. I’m still always cold. I miss Marty a lot. I usually am okay the first week, after that I’m not a fan. I’ve been having lunch or supper with friends to amuse myself. Marty said today he was ready to come home. I did run out to TBE and there was more dirt pile and a few more tractors but it looked the same to me. The house our builder started on the next lot is starting to get framed. So hopefully ours will join in on that fun soon. Nice your townhouse is easy to get out of, I hope our house sells at just the right time. We will see. Best wishes to Eleanor getting her foot in the door somewhere as an illustrator for children’s books. I’m looking forward to your CADs. Good luck with all of your tests and glad to hear your mammogram was clear.

@MamaBee I am glad the hicaway helped. I hope you are feeling better. Good luck with the doctor tomorrw and I hope they figure out what’s going on with you. I sure hate to hear your mom isn’t doing well. Big hugs to both of you.

@Austina there’s sure a huge fire going on in Texas. And yes, I did another interview today and edited the entire video down to a little over 2 minutes. This time I made sure to keep my mouth shut so I didn’t have to deal with cutting myself out of their answers. See, I can learn something. I do remember your friends who sold their house to the buyers from hell. It’ll be nice to go visit them. Your life is about as exciting as mine. I cleaned some things out of the pantry.

@canuk-gal I hate to hear what you and your sisters went through as well with your mom. It’s hard and we can only do what we can and what help they’ll accept. And I am sorry you lost your dad at such a young age. So much heartache comes with life. I do okay with the videos, but they still aren’t my favorite. I am getting faster at them though. Nice to go on a sock organization quest and end up with two empty drawers. I still shudder to think of everything we need to do to move.

@bling_dream19 I am glad you are enjoying a slower pace of life. That is nice. Sweet you got your tennis bracelet tightened.

Big hugs to all of you wonderful ladies.

My two interviews went well today. I even got the one edited and hopefully ready to post. I lifted during my lunch and ran out to TBE estate before sunset. I picked up Culver’s on the way home so I plan on knitting and watching TV tonight. I am almost done with the back of my vest.

Take care.
Marcy
 
Oops, I missed some posts.

@Austina that nice your city is handing out eclipse glasses. Yes, we are headed to Texas for the eclipse.

@MamaBee that is so scary you can’t get food down. I sure hope the doctor solves this mystery tomorrow and the trip home wasn’t too hard on you.
 
Happy FriYAY lovely ladies! I have to get ready for my in person medical appointment this morning but just wanted to wish you all a good morning! And happy March!

@marcy yes unfortunately they are not unique in that way and I am sorry you went through something similar. I will update below. Boo to windy weather (it was over 30 mph here yesterday so I decided no to walking and we ran errands instead). We are due for rain rain rain this weekend and next week. Oh well. Looks like April weather decided to arrive in March lol. Thanks for the photo compliments and for the continuing well wishes for Greg and my family. Much appreciated. Yay for lifting and getting stuff accomplished and for sunsets on TBE. Hoping the knitting and TV watching were enjoyable last night. Safe flight to Marty this weekend. I bet he is anxious to be home with you. Have a fabulous FriYAY!

@MamaBee how are you feeling today? How's your mom doing? How was the trip? Please see your PCP today if possible if you are still dealing with those symptoms

@Austina be careful with the eclipse. I do not trust some of those glasses.
Enjoy...thank you and I am very pleased they are looking plump and content. That was our goal lol. And thanks for all your kind and well wishes. How is your shoulder feeling?

@bling_dream19 dear girl, I am so happy things are looking up and thank you for keeping me in the loop. Sending so much love and many hugs your way. Happy fantastic FriYAY!

@canuk-gal hope you have a lovely friYAY and that you are experiencing nice weather for March

@Slickk yay for friYAY and almost the weekend...happy March. I hope you have fun weekend plans whatever they are and that it goes nice and slow instead of too fast

@mrs-b yay for good results and here's hoping all your other tests go well. My mammogram and breast us is in April. Always a bit nerve wracking especially because I am being monitored with US every 6 months because they "see" something

Hello everyone else. So my mom got them to extend the stay til Sunday so my dad is coming home Sunday afternoon. She did hire help but not sure if it is a nurse's aid or nurse. I told her to ask for a man but not sure if she will. My dad is a big (6'4") guy and I do not think one woman can lift him. But just relieved she is having someone every other day for a month so that is something right?

I have a nephrology appointment this morning and after that hoping to enjoy a nice walk...it's cold here (no more 60s) but hopefully less windy than yesterday. Have a fabulous FriYAY lovely ladies. Enjoy and be well. XOXO


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Update:

I love this nephrologist. He’s so honest. He told me all my drs who are reassuring me aren’t familiar with rare diseases. He himself has no clue what’s happening but isn’t giving up. He is going to look into genetic testing for me. Not his field so he has to call a few specialists he knows to see if they think it could provide clues. He’s confident whatever is going on with me is genetic. And he tells it like it is and agrees the medical field and healthcare in general is broken and when physicians don’t know they give you reassurance or make you think you’re crazy. And over medicate their patients. I don’t know if he’ll be able to find answers for me but I’m so grateful to him either way. He thinks outside the box. And doesn’t give up easily. He validated everything I was feeling and thinking

ETA and this isn’t even his field. My kidneys are healthy. But he’s taking this on because no other specialist is helping ♥️
 
@missy I’m so happy you got the validation from a doctor you trust. He sounds like a gem. I hope he will be able to figure it out for you.❤️
 
HI:

NIRDI shout out!!!!!

Cold temps and snow--winter is here! Up to 20 cms predicted over the weekend. I had to go and see the GP today--but was pleasantly surprised how "good" other drivers were and how quiet things were. Dr. office was empty and I was seen instantly! Going to do some bloodwork but I don't think anything will show. I might have RA, which could explain my roving swelling/pain in my right and. Anyway. Came home and planned to tidy two drawer of papers, but the "important" drawer took me 1.5 hrs, so I'll do the other one tomorrow. That one is mainly photos, cards, etc so should be easier. Good busy-work for a snow day. Fondue for supper--how apropos!!

@missy it is lovely to hear you have a dedicated MD on your case! He might be baffled but isn't giving up. And "your" ferals are the healthiest and most contented lot! Enjoy your outdoor exercise. Not happening here!

@MamaBee what did your GP have to say? Are you feeling any better? Able to take any food? Do you have hard candy? Helps with glucose levels. Sorry your trip home was so long. And hope your Mom is OK--perhaps she fell asleep in the chair and that is why she slipped down.

@bling_dream19 lovely to hear you are well! Enjoy the increased time to yourself.

@mrs-b glad your test results were clean! Do you get much precipitation in this months and into Spring? We sure do. Mountains and all that......

@Austina keep calm and pool on!

@Slickk the weekend is here, YAY for you! I haven't booked any shifts since my Shingles scare--I could call (I guess LOL).

That's about it. I watched Funny Girl last night--I am not much for musicals but this had just the right balance--mostly acting/story. But I do love the song "People" and of course Omar Sharif was a hunny bunny.

cheers--Sharon
 
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Hello lovelies

I hope you’ve managed to see the Dr by now @MamaBee and they’ve been able to help in some way, or at least have some idea what’s going on with you.

Please remember, if you’re down our way @marcy, you’re always welcome to stop by for dinner. Glad you’re not too old to learn a new trick :lol: Yeah, this excitement is something else, I don’t know how I contain myself some days.

Oh no @canuk-gal - snow :eek-2: Glad you got to the Drs office and back in one piece, although I bet people know how to drive in bad conditions, unlike here, they’re clueless. I hope they can find out what’s going on with you. We’re all leading such exciting lives at the moment, will the fun ever stop? It often takes much longer than we think when we start a ‘small’ job.

I’m glad you feel confident with the nephrologist @missy, even if he’s not sure what’s going on ATM. The fact he’s willing to even investigate is great, at least it gives you hope he could find an answer. Well it’s a start with your mother, at least she’s accepting she’s going to need help. I do hope they will send someone who can lift your father, because you’re right, there’s no way your mother could do it.

I was hauling furniture around this morning so I could vacuum underneath and behind it. I spotted something on the bedroom floor, turned out to be a baby scorpion, I walloped it and flushed it down the toilet :lol:

We went in the pool this afternoon, and tomorrow it’s going to be 81 :dance: Loving this weather, it’s perfect.

Have a great weekend lovely NIRDIs :wavey:
 
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@Austina YIKES! I'd rather have snow than scorpions!!! BTW, where is the mama and rest of the crawly family???????
 
No idea @canuk-gal, not sure how the little bugga got in, but if there are any more of them, they’ll be meeting the same fate :lol:

BTW one of our neighbours had a big snake in their garden a couple of days ago :mrgreen:
 
No idea @canuk-gal, not sure how the little bugga got in, but if there are any more of them, they’ll be meeting the same fate :lol:

BTW one of our neighbours had a big snake in their garden a couple of days ago :mrgreen:

Ne'er a dull moment!
 
@canuk-gal @Austina I did see her today. She thinks I have gastritis along with some other gut issues relating to the antibiotic. She took me off Zofran. I told her it didn’t help the nausea. Well evidently it kept me from vomiting which I didn’t realize. She wants me to force food and Pedialyte. I’m supposed to do the BRAT diet. She did an EKG which showed extra beats, skipped beats..pretty wonky. My pulse was 49 in the office. That showed in the EKG..I came home and had a half cup of rice. The visit wore me out so I took a nap. When I got up I started feeling like I was going to get sick. I ran to the bathroom and did..three times in a row. I waited to make sure I was done and took the Zofran. I’m sipping Pedialyte which I really hate..I sent her a message through the portal that the Zofran did help..I was still nauseous but it kept me from vomiting. I asked her to prescribe more. I can’t get liquids or food in if I get sick. I just hope this is something that will eventually go away. It’s so upsetting.
 
@canuk-gal @Austina I did see her today. She thinks I have gastritis along with some other gut issues relating to the antibiotic. She took me off Zofran. I told her it didn’t help the nausea. Well evidently it kept me from vomiting which I didn’t realize. She wants me to force food and Pedialyte. I’m supposed to do the BRAT diet. She did an EKG which showed extra beats, skipped beats..pretty wonky. My pulse was 49 in the office. That showed in the EKG..I came home and had a half cup of rice. The visit wore me out so I took a nap. When I got up I started feeling like I was going to get sick. I ran to the bathroom and did..three times in a row. I waited to make sure I was done and took the Zofran. I’m sipping Pedialyte which I really hate..I sent her a message through the portal that the Zofran did help..I was still nauseous but it kept me from vomiting. I asked her to prescribe more. I can’t get liquids or food in if I get sick. I just hope this is something that will eventually go away. It’s so upsetting.

Yes those electrolyte replacements are not champagne--but they help. Do you have any ice cube trays? You can freeze the drink in cubes and suck on them. Most of that stuff is better COLD. Make a slurpee--ice and Pedialyte. Got any jello or popcycles (I think I mentioned this earlier)? Did she order a new bloodwork panel or just checking (recent) electrolytes? Healing vibes across the miles!!!!
 
Happy Caturday Saturday lovely ladies!

@canuk-gal thank you..it makes me happy to see them plump and content...no snow! Have a good weekend and may the temps warm and snow melt

@MamaBee praying all will be well and relief yours soon XOXO

@Austina OMG no. I do not do well with creepy things and scorpions are super creepy. I have read essential oils repel them. Do you know they eat small mammals like mice?? Ugh. One of their natural predators are centipedes with are bugs that creep me out as much as scorpions. Hope no more evil critters are in your house. Have a great weekend

@Slickk happy weekend

@bling_dream19 happy Caturday Saturday

@marcy happy weekend..safe travels to Marty

Hello and hope all is well with everyone. Yesterday was busy and I managed to get a nice long walk in and the temps were actually not bad in the mid 40s and sunny and for the shore not too windy. Today is rain rain rain. Just woke up a bit ago, fed the kitties and just gave Tommy his meds. Have a lovely morning and enjoy XOXO

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@missy - so pleased you had (finally!!) a positive dr experience. Hoping this gives you the support you need and the results you're looking for. Also - relieved your dad isn't coming home till tomorrow, and *thrilled* that your mother has seen the light re hiring some help! What a load off your mind!

@Austina - scorpions?? SNAKES?? Lordy! And they say Australia is bad! Glad you're back in the pool! Have you had your second PT appt? How is your shoulder feeling?

@canuk-gal 20cm of snow?? Good grief! I'm looking for SPRING at this point - not major snow dumps! We get a fair bit of rain at this time of year, but I like to see it, because it guarantees us a very green spring, and fills the water tables for summer, which can only be a good thing. Our average temps have started to go up; March is such an improvement over January.

@marcy - these are for you:

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Just something to help you while away the time while waiting for Marty to come home. When does he get back? I'm glad you have friends to keep you company!

@MamaBee - oh lady... This all sounds so uncomfortable and pretty unnerving. Please don't be afraid to go to the ED and get more fluids. Has S been taking good care of you? I hope someone comes up with a genuine treatment plan for you very soon! Sending you warm thoughts always. ox

@Slickk - I hope things are going well back at work. <3

@springerspaniel - hugs to you, my friend! Hope things are mellowing out in NH!

@bling_dream19 - my partner in bling crime - any thoughts on how to proceed with the newest project? <3

AFM, David arrived this morning, tho has mostly been sleeping since he got here, as he came out on an overnight flight in economy and couldn't even get his laptop out of his backpack, he was squeezed in so tight! Tonight is out for dinner, then the next 3 days are a rolling adventure of birthday celebrations for Eleanor and general stuffing of faces for all of us, interspersed with a Dune 2 extravaganza on Monday morning! There is a continually expanding pile of little gifts in the living room, and I've only had to swat Eleanor away...oh...50 thousand times? :bigsmile:

Hoping you are all well and enjoying your weekend!

<3
 
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HI:

NIRDI shout out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brutal weather. Snowfall warning. It's a whiteout. Spent another 1.5 hours cleaning drawers, but I am happy it is done. I really didn't need receipts from 2019. I was surprised I kept them that long...... Excellent snow day activity.

@missy hope things go well tomorrow. I think your parents bedroom is upstairs? At least the nonambulance medical transport will be able to take your Dad upstairs on the stretcher. Lots to digest.

@mrs-b have a great w/e! My DS and his friends loved Dune 2.

cheers--Sharon
 
HI:

At @MamaBee how are you today?

kind regards--Sharon
 
HI:

At @MamaBee how are you today?

kind regards--Sharon

Not good. I feel like I’m getting worse. My doctor said if I don’t improve soon she’s going to order a CT scan of my abdomen and pelvis. The nausea is sooooooo bad. I’m afraid to go to the ER for fear I’ll pick up a virus on top of what I have.
 
Not good. I feel like I’m getting worse. My doctor said if I don’t improve soon she’s going to order a CT scan of my abdomen and pelvis. The nausea is sooooooo bad. I’m afraid to go to the ER for fear I’ll pick up a virus on top of what I have.

Go. Seriously. Go now.
 
GM girls and happy Sunday

@MamaBee please go to the ER if you are feeling that poorly. And just wear an N95 mask. They work. Remember we were around my dad for the entire day with him coughing and not wearing a mask but we were and we did not catch his Covid. So girl, that is not a valid excuse. Put on that mask and see the doctor ASAP if you are not feeling better now. Sending you bucketloads of healing vibes and lots of love

@canuk-gal oh no to whiteout conditions! Stay safe and warm and dry. My parents live in a raised (very steep) ranch. So besides the finished basement everything is on one floor. But to get to the main floor very steep stairway and no ramp can be put up because it is simply too steep. Today my dad is coming home and he is worried as is my mom. Speaking to him yesterday was hard because I can tell he is very nervous. I feel nervous myself and pray nothing terrible happens. Thanks for your warm wishes and kind thoughts.

@mrs-b I am happy you shared that Judaism link on life. I am not religious as you all know but judaism is more than a religion and it is who I am and I find it to be a very logical and common sense way of life. They do not preach to you and they do not want to convert you. They speak what I find to be the truth about life in general. And not being religious does not make me less Jewish in any way. The world might have gone mad but in my mind I am at peace and hope one day (an impossible dream perhaps but still I hope) the world will be at peace. But as Golda Meir always said that will only happen when our enemies love their children more than they hate us. So perhaps it will never happen. But I dream of a more peaceful world one day. I cannot wait for your bling to be complete and in/on your hands...so exciting and I know it will be gorgeous

@bling_dream19 happy Sunday sweet friend

@Slickk hope you are enjoying your weekend to the max...today is a sunny nice day...have fun

Hello everyone else. Yesterday was rainy and cold and windy and we stayed in most of the day but I did pick up my ultrasound report which was not exactly as the tech said but close enough. Now my lining is too thin. Cannot make this stuff up. And that area of adenyosis is growing a bit. We shall see what my gyn says but I am content with the status quo though will ask him if he thinks I should reduce one of my hormones...if I do that I will need to do another US in three months so not sure I want to go through that. My appointment is not for four weeks so I have time to mull it over.

Have a great day girls. Enjoy and be well. XOXO

Not sure I shared this photo yet but if I did it's worth sharing again. Hope you enjoy

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And a gorgeous photo of my favorite bridge...I did not take this photo but wish I did haha

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@missy - I'll be thnking of you and your dad today. Update as able? I'm sure all our thought will be with you. ox

And I loved your thoughts on Judaism. Thank you for sharing!
 
Hi girls..I’m heading to the hospital..My blood pressure’s top number is 77..
 
Hi girls..I’m heading to the hospital..My blood pressure’s top number is 77..

Keeping you in our prayers Joanne. I am so sorry you are experiencing this but am relieved you are going and I hope you are taken quickly and provided with good care. Sending you so much love and healing wishes.
 
@missy sending warm wishes for your mom and dad today. I pray he is able to stay home with mom.

@MamaBee just saw that you’re heading to the ER. I am so relieved you are going. Good luck and be well.

Hi @mrs-b and @canuk-gal sorry about your snow!! We had rain all day thank goodness. Hi to @marcy !!

Work is so trying this year, I spend my weekends and evenings just recovering (I feel like Goldie Hawn in Overboard).

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This is my favorite landmark in Brooklyn @missy. Love this stained glass water tower so much!

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Happy Sunday all!
 
@missy sending warm wishes for your mom and dad today. I pray he is able to stay home with mom.

@MamaBee just saw that you’re heading to the ER. I am so relieved you are going. Good luck and be well.

Hi @mrs-b and @canuk-gal sorry about your snow!! We had rain all day thank goodness. Hi to @marcy !!

Work is so trying this year, I spend my weekends and evenings just recovering (I feel like Goldie Hawn in Overboard).

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This is my favorite landmark in Brooklyn @missy. Love this stained glass water tower so much!

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Happy Sunday all!

That is so beautiful Slickk. Thank you for sharing it! I absolutely love this ❤️
 
@MamaBee I am sending all the support I can send through the ether. Please let us know how you are doing.

(I know this will sound a little weird, but please bear with me: do you happen to have a history of migraines?)
 
I just got and ekg..and chest X-ray..They’re going to also do an abdominal scan. I’m surprised they’re doing all of those tests. I just thought they would hydrate me and send me to my doctor on Monday.
 
I just got and ekg..and chest X-ray..They’re going to also do an abdominal scan. I’m surprised they’re doing all of those tests. I just thought they would hydrate me and send me to my doctor on Monday.

Thank you for keeping us informed and sending you so much love and buckets of continuing well wishes ♥️
Sounds as if they’re taking good care of you!
 
I just got and ekg..and chest X-ray..They’re going to also do an abdominal scan. I’m surprised they’re doing all of those tests. I just thought they would hydrate me and send me to my doctor on Monday.

I'm glad they are trying to find out what the problem is @MamaBee -- what you are experiencing is not sustainable for a long period of time
 
I just got and ekg..and chest X-ray..They’re going to also do an abdominal scan. I’m surprised they’re doing all of those tests. I just thought they would hydrate me and send me to my doctor on Monday.

Hi J - I'm so relieved you went to the hospital. I know our local hospital is doing routine chest xrays with almost all patients because so many of the upper respiratary chest infections (especially pneumonia and covid) cause wide ranging symptoms, So the chest xray might be for that. Might not, too, but might.

Seriously, you probably don't care what tests they do at this point, so long as they pinpoint what this is and treat you! I'll be praying for you today and checking back here for any updates you can manage.
 
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