Now I really did it :((

[missy]

GM lovely ladies. Oliver and Gracie want to say hello. They are wishing everyone a purrrrrrfect Monday.

 

[Scandinavian]

Don't panic. Contact the jeweler who made the setting for you and ask him to please evaluate it. If he isn't open right now when he does open. Call him or email him if you cannot get in touch with him by phone to let him know. I am sorry and whatever it is I am sure it is easily remediated and the jeweler will make it right for you. You recently got the new setting so I am sure he will stand by it if the stone is cracked. (((Hugs))).

Thank you. I really do hope so. It’s a very reputable jeweller, and I’m sure they’ll fix it, just don’t think they’ll cover the expense. Sigh. Fingers crossed.

 

[missy]

OK got more coffee and I am ready to say a proper good morning. GM lovely ladies, happy Monday. Hope everyone is well.

@Tekate Great Kate I hope you had a fantastic weekend and everyone by you is well. Continued hugs and well wishes. Love you girlie.

Wasn’t the weather beautiful yesterday @missy, we went out in the afternoon, masked up and went on a long walk to blow the cobwebs away. We did see other people and ended up crossing the road several times, but we kept up a brisk pace and realised how sluggish we’ve become. It was a walk we did regularly with Dottie, but we were shattered when we got home. The trees look lovely there, and must cheer you up when you’re dealing with all this. Yay to getting in another good walk today. I meant to ask how Greg’s knee is, does he feel almost back to normal yet?

Our Govt are talking about potential changes to the lock down next week, but it seems the vast majority of people aren’t that keen to go out yet. I don’t know if any of you have read that Drs are recommending having a pulse ox meter. It seems that a lot of people haven’t realised how ill they were because unlike ‘normal’ pneumonia, this type doesn’t necessarily cause breathlessness until the lungs are severely damaged. Checking your pulse ox rate every day is a good way to ensure that you’re OK, and also if your pulse ox levels fall below 96 regularly, then you should seek help.

We got a nice surprise this morning, about 10am our garden centre delivery turned up! They were supposed to be delivering on Wednesday, they didn’t tell us it was coming today, but we’ve spent 3 hours emptying the posts, refilling with fresh compost and planting them up. I’ve got a whole tray of bizzy lizzies left, but after our garden waste bins are emptied on Tuesday, then we can plant them up In other areas.

I hope all the lovely NIRDIs are having a good weekend.

I saw a lovely Art Deco old cut brooch on an auction site here, I’ve bought from these people before, so although I won’t be able to see the item, I trust their description is accurate. I’ve asked for the dimensions of the brooch, as well as what metal it is. Hopefully, I’ll hear back and if it’s what I want, I’m going to bid on it with a view to turning it in to a bracelet or bangle. I’ll ask David Klass for a quote to see if it’s viable, and of course, I have no idea when I’ll be able to get it done, but I’m getting excited at the prospect.

Lovely brooch. I hope you get it and love it. I think David Klass is an excellent person for the job. I am glad you enjoyed a walk the other day and don't worry about being a bit out of shape. You will get right back into shape I am confident. Yay for your garden delivery showing up earlier than expected. I read that about the oxygen measurement but I also read it is very inaccurate when done with the home devices...we have one but my oxygen always reads low (on a good day lol) so I don't know how much stock I should put into that. Greg's knee is working pretty well and when I asked him your question he said pretty much back to normal. Thanks for asking. Now let's get those kidney stones out before they start acting up again. NJ is not ready to open our hospitals yet for the surgery. Hoping they get going before his stones do. You are smart to take things slowly. You will do what works best for you and luckily you are in no rush to get back to things so you cant take your time and do it on your schedule. Hope you are having a lovely Monday. XO.

We downloaded 2 movies yesterday - old comedies we enjoy. Down Periscope and Undercover Brother. Today Marty is watching some of the Iron Man movies. I am working on laundry. We ordered pickup from Olive Garden - I picked their buy one get one offer and since Marty wanted 2 dinners we have 3 entrees for later. Sweet.

I keep shopping rings online since I’m bored and love new bling to ease said boredom.

Nice you enjoyed 2 movies. We are watching a few things on Netflix most currently Dead to Me (I think that's the title) and it is funny and enjoyable starring Christina Applegate. We always liked her.Sweet you took advantage of the buy one get one offer from Olive Garden. Do you know I have never been to an Olive Garden. One day. Shopping online does make things more interesting especially when we make purchases. And they aren't paper product purchases lol. XO.


@sarahb NIRDI who named us. Hope you're all doing well and I am thinking of you. XO.

@Keeliamira hope things are opening up and you can get those necessary appointments safely. Hope the family is doing well. XO.

@Niffler75 when is the ring going to be done? When are we getting our ermm I mean your bling? Hope you had a lovely weekend. XO.

@canuk-gal hope the rest of your son's dental work goes smoothly and that you enjoy a lovely weather week. It's getting a bit cooler here but it was quite unseasonably warm this weekend. No complaints as it was lovely and a nice preview of summer. XO.

@Scandinavian that does not seem fair. See what he says. They should cover it if it just happened without you hitting it or anything. Plus we don't know yet what is wrong so maybe somehow it can easily be fixed vs replaced but even if it has to be replaced I think the jeweler should cover it. Didn't you recently get your lovely new setting? Don't worry honey. (((Hugs))).


Hope everyone had a good weekend. Lots of things happening today. Leaving you with a pretty photo that I hope will brighten your morning. Sending you all hugs.

Rooooaaaaarrrrrrrr


I am a sucker for maples. All maples. Love them.





Have a good Monday lovely ladies. XO.

 

[Niffler75]

@Scandinavian Oh sorry to hear about your ring. I hope you can get it sorted. How are you otherwise, are you ok?

@missy Hello to handsome Oliver and glamourous Gracie.My husband took the little guy out this morning so I had some peace a quiet. Provisional CAD came in for my ring this morning and making a few minor tweaks but really happy!

Had to chug a bucket load of coffee this morning as haven't slept so well the last few nights!

Thinking about PS-ers who haven't been well or who have family who are unwell. @mrs-b @Karl_K @Keeliamira @Scandinavian @TooPatient and anyone I have mentioned, take care x

 

[missy]

@Niffler75 it looks amazing. I cannot read CADs per se but from what I can tell I love it. So exciting.

I am sorry you didn't sleep well. I too had a problem sleeping last night and woke at 2:30 AM this morning and that was it for me and I was up for the day. Hopefully tonight we will both sleep more soundly.

 

[bling_dream19]

Morning friends!
I hope everyone had a restoring and relaxing weekend. I pulled another 12 hours Saturday night. Gotta keep the legend alive! Back to the work week, going to try to sleep more and keep the stress down. So sorry @missy And @Niffler75 that you woke early. I do take a 1.5mg melatonin and sleepy time tea sometimes and that does help.
The spring weather really is beautiful! We opened up our porch and are enjoying mornings and evenings out there.
@Austina that brooch is beautiful and will make a gorgeous bracelet! Have you made any delicious meals?
@marcy did you find any gorgeous rings? Hope you had a nice weekend.
@missy How are you doing? Thinking about you daily and hope Greg is ok. The kitties are puurrrrrfect! And I love all of the trees and flowers.
Have a great Monday love and hugs to all!

 

[junebug17]

Hi everyone!

@marcy, your emerald pieces are really beautiful. I really hope you don't have to wait too long for your earrings. I'm sorry you're dealing with some aggravating situations with your employees. I totally get being upset about people getting too close. How hard is it for someone to just keep their distance? Ugh. Take-out from Olive Garden sounds great.

@AV_, your scenery pics are really lovely! I wish I could here those springs. Such a tranquil place. I'm really sorry to hear about your family friend, distressing. Good luck with your work and make sure you take some breaks!

@Austina, good news that things are improving and some restrictions will be lifted. I feel the same as you, retail stores are opening up here with restrictions but I'm in no rush to do anything differently. Your blooms from last year are amazing! I'm so glad you were able to get out for a walk, must have felt good after being inside for so long. Nice you did some gardening , sounds like you got a lot done. Absolutely gorgeous brooch! It will make a fabulous bangle.

@missy, it's so great your parents are doing well. My family and friends are doing ok thankfully and hopefully it stays that way. The kids are in good spirits and doing great. I'm sorry to read your sister is upset and overwhelmed. I really feel for her. I totally get her being upset that her dd is missing out on all the special activities. Your niece sounds like such a sweet and thoughtful girl, trying to comfort her mom. My ds is shy too so I have a soft spot for shy kids! I'm very glad Greg's knee is doing so well and his stones haven't been causing trouble. Adorable pics of Oliver and Gracie and lovely pics of the Brooklyn blooms.

@Niffler75, I love the way your son staged your bling pics! He did a great job and what a fun way to pass the time, for both of you. Love the cads! So exciting, it's going to be beautiful.

@Scandinavian, your views are gorgeous! I'm so glad your furbaby is doing much better. Oh no to the cloudy diamond, I wonder what's going on there. It can definitely be fixed if need be.

@TechieTechie, thank you for thinking of me! Trust me, I am not going to the beach if it gets even a little crowded! The beach here is private and the area we go to has hardly any people on it. I know you must be so concerned about your father and I hope he's being cautious and staying safe.

@bling_dream19 , my jewelry cheers me up too. I have been rotating my pieces and just wear them around the house, it just seems lift to my spirits a little. You have gotten such beautiful pieces recently and I can see why they bring you joy! Glad you're catching up on your sleep.

@Tekate, thinking of you and hoping you are doing ok. <3

@canuk-gal, I agree, getting groceries these days is a major production. So heartbreaking about the woman whose mother is not doing well. Your emerald pieces are all really beautiful. You, marcy, and bling dream are making me want an emerald very badly!

Not much new here, and I guess that's no surprise! I don't seem to be doing a whole lot but the days go by quickly. My sister came over on Saturday and we social distanced in the backyard. Out of the 2 of us I think I'm the more cautious one but she's on board with being careful lol. It was nice to see her and made things feel a little more "normal".

Glad everyone is doing well!

 

[Tekate]

Hi EVERYONE... I have to read the whole thread I am so far behind I am on page 727 and right now I see there is 734 pages I'll do my best to get through all the pages.

First I missed you all so much.. I came in a few times and I posted on a Missy thread and for MrsB... such scary news for her but she is a wonderful lady and has a very cool husband who loves her, I met him once and he's a nice guy too.

So I left because I felt hurt, so very hurt. I bared my soul and for that I feel I was attacked and quite meanly. I am done with those posters and will stay out of political threads, life is so full of gray and grey that it's not worth my time to share what I have experienced in life and be honest and get smacked upside the head. Nope. So that's that.

I will update you guys on what's new with me, not much really but much too..

The house build price came in and it was 20% over what we wanted to spend, so we jettisoned he pool for now.. the pool came in at 89K nope no way no how, I hadn't planned on spending that much fer sure on a pool. So we pulled the pool out of the plan and we are going to get bids from pool builders and find a price we can live with and start the pool after the house is built, 89K!!!!! this is for a rectangular pool 5' 4' 5' with a small beach area, one water feature and a spa - 4 man! pebble tec coating, patio.. for 89K I think I should be getting a LOT more. but if we must, we will jettison the spa and just have the builder put in the plumbing and electricity for a spa at a later date or never and this would allow a buyer of our home to put a spa in if they want.

We are going to meet with the builder tomorrow and sign contracts.. then the fun begins.

We were going to have a pivot door in the front of the house but it was 23K hahaha NO. : a nice 6K door will be fine. We are going with a cheaper window vendor than Anderson Windows, although we had Anderson in Maine and we LOVED them, they are just too expensive. A few other changes too. As things progress I'll be updating.

Michael closed on his house and he and Cara are homeowners.. they are moving in slowly because he had to pay May rent on his rental house so he can save on movers at this point.

Chris is fine hibernating in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

John and I and Salley are fine.

I will be having a shoulder replacement this summer, I'm scheduled for an MRI of my shoulder and then probably in late June or early July it's going to be CHOPCHOP! it's a convoluted shoulder replacement it's called a reverse shoulder replacement. I have a complete rotator tear and arthritis etc.

Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement - OrthoInfo - AAOS

A reverse total shoulder replacement may be a better option than traditional shoulder replacement for people who have a type of shoulder arthritis called "cuff tear arthropathy." This is because it relies on different muscles — not the rotator cuff — to move the arm.

orthoinfo.aaos.org

It should be a blast.. NOT.

Nothing else new.

I missed you guys all so much. I hope everyone is well.. I'm gong to read the postings now and will most probably write again today.

@Jimmianne Hi Jimmi! we have cancelled our France trip due to my shoulder and Covid19 we will eventually meet up for sure! xoxoxo

@missy Hi sweet girl.. thank you for staying in touch with me Missy, it meant the WORLD to me, I cannot express how utterly shocked and hurt I was, your friendship got me through it.. I will never bare my soul like that again for sure. How's everyone and the furkids? how are you feeling? Mom and Dad? Sister and kids and hubster? I'm gonna read Missy and catch up.. you are the BEST friend a oldster but hippiester could EVER have.. xoxoxoxoxoxo

BBL ladies!

 

[Tekate]

Ahhhhh! Bubbalah.. such a ray of rainbows and brightness and sooo beautiful. Great pix sweetie! there is nothing NOTHING more beautiful than an OEC.. xoxoxoxo

Thank you @Niffler75!


A couple of Bubbalah close ups as the morning light was changing (and the car moving)...sorry she isn't as clean as she could be because of all the alcohol and hand sanitizer action.







It feels so good to be wearing her!

 

[Tekate]

Okay plodding onward and getting through a bit!

@marcy Gosh those earrings are the bomb, gorgeous and will look perfect with your pendant, GREAT choice Marcy and also thank you for caring I appreciate your words very much.

@Calliecake Hey girl.. thank you for caring Callie, I know you have my back and I always have yours too. New birth coming! sounds wonderful. Sending you a huge, big, Kate hug.

@missy I hate to think that a physician said you will 'just have to accept' a less than optimum health standard, but I did once have a ped scream at me "Mrs B---h! sometimes we have to work through and live with PAIN!" when Mike was hang a reaction to an antibiotic that made his knees swell up 5x normal and painful.. physicians - need them but they are just us with more education.. love you xoxoxo (how's Tommy?) happy bday to Ollie!!!

 

[Tekate]

@junebug17 Hi June, loved reading some of your posts (not finished reading all yet).. I hope you are wonderful! and the family is doing well and is healthy. Thank you June for your words and kind thoughts I truly appreciate you caring and I feel very lucky.. sending you a huge Kate hug and love June, tons of it. xoxo

 

[Tekate]

@Austina hello Lovely Lady! I hope you and Colin are well and happy I do so hope you can make it to Texas this year Austina.. we aren't going to go to France so we are here for the duration!

Miss you guys and look forward to getting together again soon.. our love to you and Colin and your son and DIL to be. xoxoxo

ETA: what a gorgeous brooch Austina, if you buy it and it can be made into a bracelet oooh! it will be a stunner, I mean reallly, if you kept it as a brooch that would be enough! it's lovely!!!

 

[Tekate]

@AV_ Wow AV what beautiful pictures! you take the best pictures.. sending a hug and big HI to you.. xoxoxo

 

[Scandinavian]

@Scandinavian Congratulations & Happy Birthday to F ! Yes, I love the fields here - I wish my garden were this way already; I am just back from a long walk - still not happy with what I can get into my camera from it all. How far is your shore from the sea? [I miss her, as ever

Well I guess that depends on how you define the sea, really. It’s salt water, but quite sheltered. Perhaps 2 hours by small sail boat before you wish for a larger one?

 

[Scandinavian]

@Scandinavian that does not seem fair. See what he says. They should cover it if it just happened without you hitting it or anything. Plus we don't know yet what is wrong so maybe somehow it can easily be fixed vs replaced but even if it has to be replaced I think the jeweler should cover it. Didn't you recently get your lovely new setting? Don't worry honey. (((Hugs))).

Just can’t help thinking that they’ll say I must have hit it hard on something.

@Scandinavian Oh sorry to hear about your ring. I hope you can get it sorted. How are you otherwise, are you ok?

Otherwise fine! For now LOL

@Scandinavian, your views are gorgeous! I'm so glad your furbaby is doing much better. Oh no to the cloudy diamond, I wonder what's going on there. It can definitely be fixed if need be.

Oh I really do hope so! Thank you!!

So I left because I felt hurt, so very hurt. I bared my soul and for that I feel I was attacked and quite meanly. I am done with those posters and will stay out of political threads, life is so full of gray and grey that it's not worth my time to share what I have experienced in life and be honest and get smacked upside the head. Nope. So that's that.

Missed this but so sorry! Life is to short for such things!

 

[Niffler75]

@Tekate Hi lovely , been thinking about you! x

 

[AV_]

Perhaps 2 hours by small sail boat before you wish for a larger one?

That would make a sailor out of me!

day over

 

[Tekate]

Oh HI @Niffler75 I saw that gorgeous pix of your baby boy.. he's perfect mom.. I missed you, you are very kind Niffler and appreciate that VERY much..

Hoping you are feeling well and your family too and SO HAPPY to see you lady!

xoxox

@Tekate Hi lovely , been thinking about you! x

 

[Tekate]

@Scandinavian Hi Scandi! I hope you are well.. I hope everyone is well.. I haven't finished reading everything on NIRDIs but I will.. a big KATE hug to you and I am sorry about your pink diamond.. I think it fell out maybe? seemed grey in the area.. but again dear lady Ima! old lady.. So sorry Scandi.. I know your jeweler will make it right.. sending you love.. Kate


xoxo

 

[marcy]

Hi NIRDI’s!

@AV_ I am so sorry to hear your family friend is not doing well. Mega dust coming his way.

@canuk-gal your emeralds are fabulous. Oooh la la.

@Scandiinaavian oh no on your diamond; I am sure your jeweler can fix it right up for you but how upsetting for you.

@missy good morning Gracie and Oliver! They are little camera hams sometime, eh? Glad to hear Greg’s knee is doing okay and yes keep those kidney stones at bay. I’ve always like Christina Applegate too. I will have to look for that movie. Great pictures and of course I’d have to pose by that T-Rex; I get called T-Rex all the time since I have short arms. Olive Garden is okay; I am sure you have way better Italian restaurants there.

@Niffler75 your cad looks great. I hope you and @missy both sleep well tonight.

@bling_dream19 I reset my alarm this morning and slept 30 more minutes. If I don’t “read” my phone I can get ready in less time. I logged in to my work computer 7 minutes late but I was already posting in Google Chat from my iPad mini. Ha! I have not bought a new ring; I decided I’ll rotate rings everyday so I can resist the urge to just buy something. I can’t wait until stores are open again in Denver. I can do curbside pickup but I doubt they’d enjoy running in and out bringing out more sapphires for me to see.

@junebug I had the fettuccine Alfredo for lunch today and heated up some leftover steak I had to go with it. That’s great your sister came over to visit. That should help with crowds on the beach since it’s a private beach. Good idea to enjoy wearing your jewelry around the house. I am digging out more things to wear as well.

@Tekate welcome back. Good idea to skip the pool for now; I have no idea if 89K is a good price or not but it seems high. You can always add it later if you want. Yay for signing the contracts tomorrow. How exciting Mike and Cara bought their house and that works to have the entire month to move. Your shoulder surgery will not to fun but it sounds like you’ve needed it replaced for a long time. Glad you have it coming up soon so it can get it done and over with.

Speaking of bad shoulders mine is blathering on and on to me right now. Blah, blah, blah. But I did lift 105 pounds 15 times again today. Woo hoo!

I was busy at work today which made the day go quickly. I lifted when I logged off my work laptop and had toast and a cheese stick for supper. I was kind of full from lunch.
Marty has been at his gym all day. Hopefully a lot of clients showed up. II need to take off a day this week or next because I am within 3 hours of maximum vacation accrual and I am not losing any; I’m not that dedicated.

Take care.
Marcy

 

[rainwood]

Hi, all!

I don't post often and this is long, but I promised Missy I'd post to explain and clarify a Covid-19 issue involving pulse oximeters that was talked about earlier in the NIRDI thread.

How do I know any of this? I live in the city that had the first U.S. outbreak and I'm not a health care professional, but many of us here informed and prepared ourselves early, and I'm in the high risk category.

There are 3 things I bought that 2 months later, I'm very grateful to have had. They are: 1) updated prescriptions for both my maintenance and rescue inhalers; 2) a fast-read digital thermometer; and 3) a pulse oximeter. This was all back in early March before the U.S. knew much about the different symptoms for the virus or how to deal with it.

I had read that 98.6 as the normal body temperature was established back in the 1930's, and more recent studies showed many if not most of the people today actually run lower than that normally. I was curious so I whipped out my new thermometer to check. I also had read that people's temperatures vary during the day, often higher in the morning when you get up and lower in the evening. So I took my temperature at those times for 3 or 4 days, and found out my average baseline normal temp was around 97.5.

I decided to do the same with the pulse oximeter so I did a little research to make sure I used it properly and knew what to look for to establish a baseline blood oxygen level. First, use it when you've been breathing normally. It can be tempting to do deep breathing or after you've exercised or been singing to get a higher score, but don't do that because then it won't be an accurate baseline for you. And that's what matters - what's normal for you. The reading can also be affected if you have cold hands or you're wearing colored nail polish. Based on what I read from pulmonary and respiratory experts, the normal blood ox level is between 100 which is the highest down to 90, which is low but can be someone's normal, especially if they have a pulmonary or respiratory condition, such as asthma, COPD, emphysema or other conditions affecting the lungs. My baseline level turned out to be 95/96, probably because of my mild asthma.

In the middle of March, I started to feel off, but in a very specific way. I was both hungry and not hungry at the same time, and didn't want to eat much of anything. I didn't feel nauseated, except once for about 2 minutes, but I wasn't hungry and I'd feel full after 2 or 3 bites. I was concerned because this is exactly how I felt the first few days of the flu I caught while traveling last fall. So I started to wonder if I'd caught the coronavirus. That's what caused me to starting doing a lot of research. I mean a lot. I've done that before because my husband dealt with leukemia for almost 20 years, and I've learned how to find good, accurate information and filter out the rest.

It was during my initial research I started to see press reports of a Wuhan study of Covid-19 patients having gastro-intestinal symptoms first, usually described in the news articles as vomiting and diarrhea. I didn't really have those. But one of the rules I developed for my research is to always go back to the source document if I can. So I found the original medical paper (or at least an English translation of it), and it said that almost half of the 200+ patients who had tested positive for Covid-19 first presented with g-i symptoms, and that of those patients 87% had what they described as anorexia. But they didn't mean the eating disorder, that term can also be used for loss of appetite. It was the primary symptom but rarely reported that way, probably because the use of the term anorexia was confusing or didn't seem relevant.

So I knew I might have it. I also started to lose some energy, although always able to get up and move around. About Day 6, I started to feel tightness in my chest as well, and a little bit of a headache. No fever, no coughing, no shortness of breath. I only have asthma issues if I have a cold so I recognized the chest tightness feeling. The tightness increased to the point I no longer felt comfortable wearing a bra. This was a first. And this is where my baseline numbers became important. I used my pulse ox and my numbers were down at 90/91 so I knew that wasn't good. And my temperature was 99.0. What's important is not the numbers so much as the trend. My blood ox was going down, and I was also running a slight fever. I only knew that because I knew my baselines. I also knew I wouldn't qualify for a test. The medical advice at that time here was to stay home and wait until you were in respiratory distress before showing up at the ER because there weren't enough tests and there weren't any treatments anyway. I didn't have a cough or shortness of breath, but I'd get tired or light-headed if I stood too long but again, nothing serious.

I didn't want to just sit and wait to see if things got worse so I decided to take care of myself. I'd read in some of my other research that patients were given albuterol inhalers (the rescue inhaler) and I had one of those because of my prescription. I'd also watched the video mentioned here awhile ago about breathing exercises the British NHS recommended for Covid-19 patients. I started using both inhalers and it would relieve the tightness in my chest for awhile. I also started doing the breathing exercises, and I felt better. And at least I was doing something other than just worry. Within a couple of days, my blood ox levels were back to my baseline and the tightness in my chest was better, and the bra went back on! Because of my pulse oximeter, I'd figured out my blood oxygen levels were declining and that I should use my inhaler. This was a month before chest tightness and decreasing blood ox levels started getting reported as a primary symptom. I'm glad I recognized what was happening early and did something about it.

It took almost 2 weeks from Day 1 for my appetite to come back, with better days and worse days alternating then and for a few weeks after. And I still use my inhaler a bit. I developed a bit of a cough for a few days, but nothing bad. And my energy is starting to come back though I'm not back to my normal most days.

Did I have it? I can't know for sure because I never could get tested. Do I think I had it? Yes, because my weird collection of symptoms all turned out to be Covid-19 symptoms even though few to none were being reported as symptoms at the time. This includes pink eye (viral conjunctivitis) which I also felt I had (I've had bacterial pink eye before so I knew what that particular kind of itching felt like). This was a month before doctors started reporting seeing pink eye in positive Covid-19 patients. Do I think I improved my outcome by doing what I did? Yes. Mine was only a mild case, but I'm glad I made the preparations I did, had the information I had for my baseline levels, and had some idea how I might be able to help myself.

So what's the takeaway from all this?

1. Find out what your baseline numbers are for blood oxygen levels and body temperature. It doesn't matter so much what they are as establishing what is normal for you. Once you do that, you don't need to continuously monitor them unless you feel off somehow, and want more info about what's going on.

2. If you want accurate medical information and choose to do your own research,

a) go to the source document if you can rather than just news stories or summaries. They sometimes get it wrong or leave out important details.

b) read articles and stories by medical professionals who are actually seeing and treating COVID-19 patients. And read the comments of other medical professionals to those articles. They know more than most and are often the first to identify what's happening. First-hand reports by doctors are where I first heard patients were coming in with loss of appetite, low blood ox levels without shortness of breath, and pink eye.

c) read accounts of people who've actually tested positive for the disease and had symptoms. Different people have different symptoms so it's good to be informed. Just because you don't have the classic symptoms doesn't mean you don't have it. It doesn't mean you do either.

Man, that was long! And as I said before, I'm not a health care professional. This is all based on my own experience, and what worked for me, but I thought it might be of interest to you. Plus, I promised Missy.

 

[AV_]

@rainwood I would have read the literature as you did, so I am keeping all you have written in mind; not much to talk about around here, but I tend to have friends twice my age & never gave this as much thought as now.

 

[AV_]

@missy Just starting the day smiling at Oliver'd very pink nose ,) 05:52

@Tekate Good to see you - expecting to survive house building & I assume that a few health problems you had mentioned are solved since surgery is possible. Your choices certainly resonate!

@junebug17 There might be only days of singing springs & windflowers left, before this place turns to dust [with caveats.]


06:01 coffee

 

[Keeliamira]

Helloooo dear NIRDIs! I have missed the daily chatting but have been reading everyone’s posts.
@Tekate you are KATE THE GREAT and don’t you forget it! I was absolutely appalled by that horrible thread that spun out of control and was so unkind to you. Know that you are heard, loved, supported, and VALUED here! Sending you a virtual hug dear (minding your shoulder, of course).

@missy I’m glad to hear DH’s kidney stones are still stays quo. I hope all is well with you both!

I can’t remember entirely who else goes with what, but the lab ruby CADs are stellar! Can’t wait to see irl pics! The emerald halo ring...stunning! And @Austina flower pics made my jaw drop!

On my end, I’ve finally gotten furniture for my bedroom after 9 months of living out of boxes, lol. And I commissioned a painting to hang over the bed from an artist I’ve drooled over since 2012.

I’m still waiting for my epilepsy center appointment...It’s the third week of May. Last week was bad, three seizures on Thursday alone, but the weekend and today have been good. No seizures in 2 days and that’s a record since all of this began.

My sweet dh gave me a little fun money for Mother’s Day for my “jewelry thing”, as he likes to quip. Since stores aren’t an option right now I’ve been trolling online resale and auction sites. I stumbled on a ring I couldn’t stop thinking about...there was just something about it.

After a week of thinking I bit the bullet. It was either a typical mid century men’s ring with Lab ruby, or it was something more. It was only $90 plus tax so I figured, what the heck. Well, it arrived today and I was stunned. It ended up being a natural ruby that appears untreated (defined crystals and silk under 40x magnification). It even has a little baby crystal of some other gem (sapphire?) in its belly. I’m conservatively estimating it to be around 1.5cts. Happy early Mother’s Day to me! It’s the most delicious blood red with just a hint of purple and floresces like a neon sigh in direct sunlight. First pic is inside at night. Second and third are in indirect sunlight. The only issue is that the stone is not as secure as it should be in its bezel, but for the price? I’m a happy camper!

I hope all you wonderful NIRDIs are doing well and staying healthy. Xoxoxo

Im

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

Oh no @Scandanavian, I hope whatever the problem is, you can get it sorted out. It does look different so if you’ve cleaned it and it still looks dull, then it could‘ve got damaged somehow.

Awww love the kitty pics @missy, love Ollie’s little freckle on his nose. I’m so glad to hear that Greg‘s knee if feeling so good, keeping fingers crossed that those pesky stone behave until he can get them taken care of. This is the article we read about the pulse ox meter https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/...t-no-family-without-coronavirus-pandemic.html Ours has arrived, but it’s still in quarantine so will let you know what we think once we’ve tried it Like you, I have anomalies with ’normal’ readings, my pulse rate would be considered high for a lot of people, but it’s always been that way, so I know it’s normal for me. Glad you’re getting out and enjoying the lovely weather and beautiful scenery. How’s your sister doing, have you spoken to her again? Are Mum & Dad ok?

Thanks for your detailed post @rainwood, hope you’re feeling a lot better now. I’d read about cold hands and nail polish affecting the pulse ox reading, I think it’s mentioned in that article I’ve linked. It must’ve been really scary feeling so bad and not being able to get tested. Let’s hope they can definitively say whether antibodies will provide immunity and protection from future infection. Adam is going for an antigen test on Wednesday. He had one booked last week, but wasn’t happy about the procedures in place and lack of protective equipment at the location, so has found somewhere offering a more accurate test, in better clinical surroundings.

I’m sorry to hear your friend isn’t doing well @AV_, and hope for a positive outcome for them. It’s such a worry when people get old.

Ouch @marcy, sorry you’re in continued pain, but well done on pushing through and carrying on with the lifting. Fingers crossed things pick up at the gym for Marty. Oy to more work related staff problems, and absolutely don’t lose out on any vacation days, they get more than their money’s worth out of you as it is.

Oooo @Niffler75 the CAD looks great, I bet you can’t wait to get going with the project. It’s great to have something to look forward to.

Glad you got to see your sister at the weekend @junebug17. We would like to be able to see our friends who’ve also been self isolating, because we feel we’d all be pretty low risk, but are not going to do that until we’re officially ‘allowed’ to, which may be something the Govt will announce shortly. Either way, we keep in touch, and in all honesty, it’s not been too bad, and far better than the alternative. As you say, the days whizz by without actually seeming to have done much.

Yikes @Tekate, I’m sorry the quote for the house is coming in so high. I wish I was there to help you looks for alternatives at better prices. I’m not entirely surprised at the pool costs, we were thinking along those lines, several realtors have said 40-60,000 for a basic pool. Any threads where people have strong opinions, can result in a pack mentality of those who disagree ripping anyone who doesn’t agree with them to shreds. I read the responses, which I thought were uncalled for and cruel. Sorry you were so upset by it, but please remember, these people (for the most part) are anonymous strangers who don’t know you, or anything about you, and from that POV, their opinions are irrelevant. ATM we don’t think we’re able to fly to the US, and until the airports can get some kind of safe procedures in place, it’s a no go.

Lovely to hear from you @Keeliamira. I’m so sorry things are so tough for you at the moment, and I hope your appointment goes well. You must be relieved to have your bedroom sorted out and be rid of the boxes. What‘s the subject of the painting you’ve commissioned? Wow, good score on the ring, it looks lovely.

Heard back from DK this morning, but I don’t think the brooch will be a suitable candidate for a bangle, it might be too wide to be bend without affecting the diamonds Oh well, the auction house often has beautiful Deco jewellery for sale, so I’ll keep looking.

Another lovely day here, and not much to do except embrace it! Have a great day lovely NIRDIs

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

dear @Tekate. a big hug to you.
i havn't read the thread but i know from experience (not here) that the pack mentality is cruel, worse than high school - i can tell you it isn't easy being a conservative on a Springsteen board

anyway Tibby is fresh from a virtual hug with Mrs B but he has plenty spare to send you one too

that's a bummer about the price of the pool but you'll work it out

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

dear lovelly NIRDI ladies
you have all been in my thoughts durring these uncertain and scary times
im very much enjoying the pictures of spring as its cold and wet here today with hail and thunder and lightning

ive been baking to stay warm !
had a couple of disasters so crushed them up and made them into rum balls
they lasted a day

take care
best wishes to all
Nicky

 

[missy]

GM lovely ladies!

@rainwood thank you for coming here to explain. Knowledge is power and in this situation can be life saving. I appreciate you taking the time and energy to write such an informative post. I am grateful you had what you needed to get through Covid 19 and as always I am sending you lots of hugs and love. And I am going to find my pulse oximeter and take it to the beach house with us. XOXO.

@Tekate Great Kate, you know I am always here for you. You are my friend and a true friend is priceless. Wow on the price of that pool. That is expensive. I think pools around here start at 50K but I am sure that was a special pool you were building...maybe one day you can build a lovely pool for a more reasonable price. I am with you though that is too much money. Who knows what will happen after all this is said and done. Perhaps prices will go down but then again we will have less money overall. Trying not to think about the economy as first things first. Let's get through this. Sending you big hugs and much love.

@marcy wow you lifted so much weight so many times. Impressive. Girl, please be careful about your shoulder OK? But wow on the weight! I hope your body is quiet today and not squawking at you. Hope Marty had lots of clients show up yesterday and yes take your vacation please. Do not lose the hours.

@bling_dream19 hope your Monday went well. Thinking of you and hoping work is going smoothly and that all your loved ones are good. And I won't lie I am also thinking about happier times when we can meet again at the beach and share some ice cream and good cheer. Hoping that day is not too far off. Sending you lots of hugs.

@Keeliamira swoon! Gorgeous ring. That red is rich and delicious. I am sorry about your seizures and hope it remains calm and quiet and that your appointment in May goes well. Relieved you have an appointment and hopefully it will put you on the road to recovery and a treatment that works. Hugs.

@Austina aww I am sorry the brooch won't be a suitable candidate for a bangle but glad you found out before you bought it. Thanks for asking about my sister. She is doing OK. My parents are OK too thank you for asking. Still up in the air about Tommy and now Bobby but not going into further detail. It's not looking good but one day at a time is all we can do right now and I am trying to maintain hope and good thoughts and remember what I can control I can control and what I cannot I can control how I feel about if you kwim. It's just not easy to do but for sanity's sake I am working on maintaining calm. Sorry for the mystery. Even I have limits on what I will share online I guess lol. Anyway thanks for that link and I will read it for sure. Glad your weather is good again and yes let's embrace the good. Hugs.

@Scandinavian let us know what the vendor says. Hoping it is an easy and inexpensive fix. Hope your mom and grandmother are doing well and that you and dh and the kids and furry babies are well too. XO.

@junebug17 I am pleased everyone is well by you and that your children are good and that you got to see your sister while social distancing. That is excellent. Now more than ever (IMO) strong connections mean so much. It can make all the difference. Knowing our loved ones are safe and well gives me the strength I know I need to make it through each day. I have never been great with the unknown and with change but I know in order to not just survive but thrive one must be OK with all of that. But as usual I digress. Wishing you continued good health and sending you lots of hugs.

@Daisys and Diamonds Nicky dear Nicky glad all is well and that Melanie sent you a lovely care package too. How sweet. And ooh I can almost smell the baking from here. Yummm. Hugs to you and lots of good wishes too. Love that Tibby. What a handsome handsome baby.

@AV_ aww hope Oliver's little pink nose made you smile and it's a good way to start the morning I think. Sending you lots of good wishes and hugs. Hope you are having a lovely day. It's sunny and bright here.

@Niffler75 OMG I love the photo you shared with your son front and center in that other thread. It made me melt. Hope you had a good Monday and are having a good day today too. Hugs.

@Slick1 sending continued well wishes to all of you and hugs.


So the endocrinologist mailed my results and it's not good. He now wants me to decrease my thyroid meds despite still being hypothyroid. The meds (his theory not for sure) might be making my bone specific Alk Phosph run too high (more than double the high normal range) and degrading my bone. So he said I might have to be hypothyroid to save my bones. I don't get it at all and the way he does this is he does the blood and lab results at the in office list and mails the results so I never get to talk with him about the results in person. And now with Covid 19 I am not going to make a special trip there to discuss it in person. He emailed me last night saying he would call me this AM. I am nervous but will do what he feels is best. The options being 1. go on meds for the bone turnover rate (not sure if this is OP meds or something else) or 2. take less of the thyroid meds knowing I am still under treated so less would mean I would be even more tired. Every cell in the body needs thyroid hormone. Sigh. Rock and hard place. But one day at a time though I have been like this for 2 years plus now so I am a bit tired of the merry go round and not getting more successfully treated if you kwim. But control what I can and have a good attitude about what I cannot. Truth.

Not sure what we are doing today. Yesterday Greg went to the beach house to drop some things off and he went to Costco to get groceries. He is doing laundry now. He's my rock and he's a great DH. I could not ask for a better DH.

That's it from me girls. Leaving you with a kitty pic and wishing you all a good day. XOXO.


The newest behavior is Oliver likes to hang out on the TV stand and then fall knocking the wires out and knocking out our TV connection. LOL and not LOL.




Right before he tripped and knocked the wire out of the TV.
Oh and he loves his belly rubs.





Gracie loves the camera.



Yesterday as we were hanging out with the kitties. She just loves the camera.


Have a good day girls. XOXO.

 

[Scandinavian]

@missy will take some time before I can ship the ring to the vendor, but will try emailing them tomorrow.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

GM lovely ladies!

@rainwood thank you for coming here to explain. Knowledge is power and in this situation can be life saving. I appreciate you taking the time and energy to write such an informative post. I am grateful you had what you needed to get through Covid 19 and as always I am sending you lots of hugs and love. And I am going to find my pulse oximeter and take it to the beach house with us. XOXO.

@Tekate Great Kate, you know I am always here for you. You are my friend and a true friend is priceless. Wow on the price of that pool. That is expensive. I think pools around here start at 50K but I am sure that was a special pool you were building...maybe one day you can build a lovely pool for a more reasonable price. I am with you though that is too much money. Who knows what will happen after all this is said and done. Perhaps prices will go down but then again we will have less money overall. Trying not to think about the economy as first things first. Let's get through this. Sending you big hugs and much love.

@marcy wow you lifted so much weight so many times. Impressive. Girl, please be careful about your shoulder OK? But wow on the weight! I hope your body is quiet today and not squawking at you. Hope Marty had lots of clients show up yesterday and yes take your vacation please. Do not lose the hours.

@bling_dream19 hope your Monday went well. Thinking of you and hoping work is going smoothly and that all your loved ones are good. And I won't lie I am also thinking about happier times when we can meet again at the beach and share some ice cream and good cheer. Hoping that day is not too far off. Sending you lots of hugs.

@Keeliamira swoon! Gorgeous ring. That red is rich and delicious. I am sorry about your seizures and hope it remains calm and quiet and that your appointment in May goes well. Relieved you have an appointment and hopefully it will put you on the road to recovery and a treatment that works. Hugs.

@Austina aww I am sorry the brooch won't be a suitable candidate for a bangle but glad you found out before you bought it. Thanks for asking about my sister. She is doing OK. My parents are OK too thank you for asking. Still up in the air about Tommy and now Bobby but not going into further detail. It's not looking good but one day at a time is all we can do right now and I am trying to maintain hope and good thoughts and remember what I can control I can control and what I cannot I can control how I feel about if you kwim. It's just not easy to do but for sanity's sake I am working on maintaining calm. Sorry for the mystery. Even I have limits on what I will share online I guess lol. Anyway thanks for that link and I will read it for sure. Glad your weather is good again and yes let's embrace the good. Hugs.

@Scandinavian let us know what the vendor says. Hoping it is an easy and inexpensive fix. Hope your mom and grandmother are doing well and that you and dh and the kids and furry babies are well too. XO.

@junebug17 I am pleased everyone is well by you and that your children are good and that you got to see your sister while social distancing. That is excellent. Now more than ever (IMO) strong connections mean so much. It can make all the difference. Knowing our loved ones are safe and well gives me the strength I know I need to make it through each day. I have never been great with the unknown and with change but I know in order to not just survive but thrive one must be OK with all of that. But as usual I digress. Wishing you continued good health and sending you lots of hugs.

@Daisys and Diamonds Nicky dear Nicky glad all is well and that Melanie sent you a lovely care package too. How sweet. And ooh I can almost smell the baking from here. Yummm. Hugs to you and lots of good wishes too. Love that Tibby. What a handsome handsome baby.

@AV_ aww hope Oliver's little pink nose made you smile and it's a good way to start the morning I think. Sending you lots of good wishes and hugs. Hope you are having a lovely day. It's sunny and bright here.

@Niffler75 OMG I love the photo you shared with your son front and center in that other thread. It made me melt. Hope you had a good Monday and are having a good day today too. Hugs.

@Slick1 sending continued well wishes to all of you and hugs.


So the endocrinologist mailed my results and it's not good. He now wants me to decrease my thyroid meds despite still being hypothyroid. The meds (his theory not for sure) might be making my bone specific Alk Phosph run too high (more than double the high normal range) and degrading my bone. So he said I might have to be hypothyroid to save my bones. I don't get it at all and the way he does this is he does the blood and lab results at the in office list and mails the results so I never get to talk with him about the results in person. And now with Covid 19 I am not going to make a special trip there to discuss it in person. He emailed me last night saying he would call me this AM. I am nervous but will do what he feels is best. The options being 1. go on meds for the bone turnover rate (not sure if this is OP meds or something else) or 2. take less of the thyroid meds knowing I am still under treated so less would mean I would be even more tired. Every cell in the body needs thyroid hormone. Sigh. Rock and hard place. But one day at a time though I have been like this for 2 years plus now so I am a bit tired of the merry go round and not getting more successfully treated if you kwim. But control what I can and have a good attitude about what I cannot. Truth.

Not sure what we are doing today. Yesterday Greg went to the beach house to drop some things off and he went to Costco to get groceries. He is doing laundry now. He's my rock and he's a great DH. I could not ask for a better DH.

That's it from me girls. Leaving you with a kitty pic and wishing you all a good day. XOXO.


The newest behavior is Oliver likes to hang out on the TV stand and then fall knocking the wires out and knocking out our TV connection. LOL and not LOL.




Right before he tripped and knocked the wire out of the TV.
Oh and he loves his belly rubs.





Gracie loves the camera.



Yesterday as we were hanging out with the kitties. She just loves the camera.


Have a good day girls. XOXO.

best of luck with the doc's phone call tomorrow oh and a belated happy birthday to your dad

i don't know what it is with the telly at the moment but this week Borris has taken to curling up ...or worse standing up or washing right in front of the telly .....