Joker
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Two days a week dh and I eat oatmeal with blueberries. The other days it’s scrambled/hard boiled eggs, avocado toast, and frozen berries. I often add arugula and tomatoes to my avocado toast but dh does not want veggies in the morning. I’ve never had a cholesterol problem though and can’t imagine having to give up my eggs.
ETA: Just remembering that dh did have high cholesterol two years ago but it’s better since he started eating the oatmeal, berries and avocado in the mornings with me. He also added nuts to his diet. He’s always eaten the eggs though and his cholesterol is fine now.
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I actually don't think everything would need to be shut down if we would prioritize and do the right things. Bars, clubs, indoor dining, and large events shouldn't be happening and everyone should be wearing masks and social distancing. I don't think we all have to avoid each other and our loved ones though.
I've been visiting my family through all of this but we stay outside as much as possible and distance and/or wear masks. My mom had surgery three weeks ago and I was with her in the hospital and took care of her in her home. I wore a mask the whole time. I'm still having to go inside her home and check on her and take her to appointments but we wear masks and keep a distance and just are careful. And because we all want to keep seeing each other, we are careful and make smart decisions in everything else we do or don't do.
My young adults are also still spending time with friends, but they are all choosing to be careful. Oldest just went to the drive in with a small group and they had a blast. They wear masks when necessary, they keep a safe distance, and they all choose to be careful day to day.
I've seen care homes here allowing outside visits and everyone keeps a safe distance and is wearing masks. It can be done and people don't have to be alone but we all have to choose what we want.
Do we want to be able to keep safely visiting, do we want schools open? Or, do we want bars, clubs, indoor restaurants, and football games? I don't think we have to sacrifice everything but I do think we need to prioritize the important things better than we are now.
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I just assume if one of us has it, we all do. Oldest had a stomach bug this week and it went through my mind it could be Covid but I didn’t distance him from the rest of us. He’s feeling better now. He’s the one we’d probably get it from though as he does get together with his friend group regularly. I just don’t think the rest of could avoid it since we hang out so much. If one of us did get it, we would just continue to hang out as usual but wouldn’t go out at all.
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So sorry for your ds. I’m so sad tonight. We lost a really good one and he will be so missed. 💔
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Youngest had the exact same thing happen. The first time it ended up being an allergy to her band instrument (it was nickel). We ended up in the ER twice before we figured it out. The next time was in the past few weeks with her hives. We’re not sure what’s going on but we have an in person appointment on Monday.
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9 minutes ago, maize said:
Used for cinnamon toast!
Yes! I loved the days my mom made cinnamon toast. I think I’ll make some this weekend because of this post.
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35 minutes ago, happysmileylady said:
This is a situation that would be SO easy to implement in my house. It's just not a situation I want. I often feel like it puts me into the role of being the "money mommy." And I don't wanna be that, so I make sure DH is involved in the financial decisions. Thought truthfully, that creates more work for me.
I don’t feel like it adds anything really to my plate. Dh just isn’t a big spender. He’s never had to ask if money is there before buying something so I don’t actually feel like I have to monitor anything for him at all. What we do just works for us and it’s not something I really think about anymore. We did recently have a discussion about it all though because we will have two in college this fall and dh wanted to make sure all was good.
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I handle all the finances. I don’t think dh even knows how much money he makes at the moment. Neither of us are big spenders though and our big purchases are usually vacations that we definitely agreed on.
Dh does like to hoard cash, though. He grew up really poor and he likes to have cash on hand. I wouldn’t be surprised if he has a few thousand hidden around the house. Interestingly, my grandma was the same way and we found hidden cash for years after she died.
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After talking with the doctor today regarding dd's hives, I was able to get access to all the test results as well. I'm not sure if it means anything though, and he said it was normal.
The Free T4 was 1.1 ng/dL this year and was .9 ng/dL in 2018.
The TSH w/FT4 reflex was .35 uIU/mL this year and .24 uIU/mL in 2018.
A quick Google search looks like the TSH was low both times but the Free T4 is normal? So, it's all normal and there shouldn't be any thyroid issues?
He did refer us to a rheumatologist to rule out an autoimmune issue because of the cold hands/feet, fatigue, achiness, and now hives.
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19 minutes ago, Ktgrok said:
And not to be mean, but I'm going to point out that both instances being cited are still twice removed - the friend of my mom, or the friend of my cousin. Unless you KNOW the person saying this, and they are saying directly to you, with proof, I would be very hesitant to take this on blind faith. Having friends who work in labs, etc...this just isn't a thing.
It’s a story I’ve seen repeated often recently across social media which is why I’m suspicious of it being true.
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All of our dogs have been from local rescues and all have been awesome. I don’t think we’ve paid more than $300 for one. Our first we had ten years before he died. The one we have now, we’ve had almost five years and she’s been awesome. In between those two we rescued a senior dog who was deaf and epileptic. We had her less than a year before she died but we were all so happy we took her in.
There are lots of pit mixes but we’ve had no trouble finding other mixes/breeds.
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Thanks, everyone! For now, taking Zyrtec in the morning and Benadryl at night is helping. There have still been a few hives but nothing awful like it had been. She’ll continue this until we talk to the doctor on Monday. Hopefully, we can get testing to check everything out and go from there.
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3 minutes ago, Ktgrok said:
Typical. Seriously. I've seen SO many people posting pictures of vacations. And my doctor was debating going to an indoor water park with his family. My own sister has taken multiple trips around the state,with her kids.
I'm one of the only people I know not doing that.
Part of my family went from their hotspot in Texas to vacation at a hotspot in FL. I can’t understand it at all.
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2 minutes ago, OKBud said:
Some auto-immune issues manifest in persistent hives.
I’m really wondering about this. She’s had weird things come up over the years and they never really tell us why. I did just take her in earlier this year because she was tired and achy. She also has ridiculously dry skin, especially her hands, and her hands and feet will get so cold. Her thyroid has always tested outside of normal but we saw a specialist who said she was just an outlier with testing.
I just need to figure out what type of doctor she needs to see to figure this stuff out.
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Ok. The cat has become much more comfortable with all of us and being downstairs, so I think we could at least move to keep her out of dd’s room. She will probably be ok with that. I can add in some extra cleaning time every day as well.
We’re already very careful about detergent and soaps because dd’s skin will get so dry so everything is unscented and sensitive skin type of stuff. We haven’t changed any of those things in years. I’ve been able to order in bulk on Amazon during the pandemic so we wouldn’t run out of the specific types we use.
I just remembered I did take her in to doctor during the beginning of this virus because of how tired abs achy she has been. They tested her thyroid but never sent me the results. They did call to say they were normal but I never got to see them myself. Hives did come up when I just googled looking for a possible connection. I’ll be sure and ask on the phone call next week.
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Just now, WendyAndMilo said:
Can she try living without the cat for a few weeks? 2 years with small doses of an allergen can cause a breaking point - I've learned this recently.
Ugh! This would be difficult for her. She got this cat when she was diagnosed with ASD and it’s been the best thing. Hopefully she will be in a dorm at least for a month or so in the fall if colleges can stay open so I guess we’d see then.
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So, 18 year old dd has been dealing with hives the past month or two. They are getting quite large and last night they covered her head to toe. Literally on her face to the bottoms of her feet. She’s been taking Zyrtec daily but it’s not stopping them. Oldest has had an allergy to heat since he was about 9 (he’s 20 more) and Zyrtec is all he needs.
What could this be and what else can we try? I have a telehealth appointment next week with her pediatrician but would like to start trying to figure it out as it’s quite uncomfortable.
She is allergic to cats and has a cat. 🙃 But she actually only had issues the first week of getting the cat and has been fine the past two years with her.
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I didn’t read the article but I did have an interesting encounter at the hospital last week. I was waiting on the elevator and when it opened there was already someone in it. It didn’t feel right to just step in, so I asked her if it was OK for me to share it with her. She was awesome and replied, “As long as you don’t kiss on me!”. She thanked me for asking after I got in and I remarked how we’re living in weird times.
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I had started to relax but no more. Our positivity rate is starting to trend upward and we’ve had an increase in hospitalizations, so I’m back to being very cautious. And schools here start back in three weeks. I’m worried it’s about to get bad here again.
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35 minutes ago, marbel said:
Do you mind sharing links, if convenient? I went to Amazon and whoa there are so many. Both the nose pieces and the clips to make the side fit better? (I am not clear if the clip things for the sides are from Amazon or not.)
Thank you!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0872ZMWPR?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
These are the nose pieces I ordered. I’ll have to figure out where I got my clips as I’m not seeing them on my Amazon orders.
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I like the Old Navy ones as well. I ordered adhesive nose pieces from Amazon that I put on them and I have two clip type things as well that dd and I use to make them not loose on the sides. I prefer to wear these most of the time.
If I’m somewhere I’m more worried about exposure, I have a Happy Mask. I like it but it doesn’t fit well for me and my face/glasses.
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My dc’s uni is preparing to be on campus from late August to Thanksgiving and then return in February for spring semester. Most classes will be online but some small ones will be in person. Youngest at the moment will only have their three hour studio art class in person and all others online. We’re not sure about oldest. All dorms are singles and all dining halls are take out only. Masks are mandatory everywhere except dorm rooms. I’m hoping it works out but won’t be surprised if it doesn’t.
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I call my in laws by their first name. My dad died during our second year of marriage and I’m not calling anyone else dad ever. Dh calls my mom by her first name and my mom is happy with that.
My kids don’t call me mom; I’m Madre. I honestly don’t know why. 🙃 I think I will prefer to be called by my first name if they marry.
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Yeah, my dad was killed 20 years ago in an accident so there is no way I assume anyone in my family has loads of time based on their health. So, I still visit them but we’re all careful.