I like the natural, but I tend to always default to lighter colors. That bunk bed looks really nice!

Sending positive healing thoughts and prayers to your sister and her medical team. May they make good decisions to help her and that she will be ok.

Sending you so much love and support! I am about 4 months out from making a similar decision - different circumstances, of course, but I understand the emotions surrounding those decisions and the aftermath. My two pieces of advice are to get the best possible lawyer on board immediately, and to start keeping a journal. Write down your interactions, your emotions, your conversations, and feelings. You will begin to see patterns and be reminded of the reasons that led you to make this decision. You may get pressure to change your mind or do something differently, but rereading your journal will help you stay connected to who you are at your core and what you know is the right thing to do.

I’m so sorry, that is so hurtful.

I’m the youngest of 4 and we are all very close in age (within 5 years). Growing up, we all tried to find our own unique voice so weren’t super close. But one of our parents died when we were all in our 20s and we have been really tight since then. One of my sisters lives 5 minutes away, and my other two siblings 1500 miles away, but we all talk weekly. We don’t agree on a lot of things, including politics and vaccines, but we absolutely have each others’ backs. One example: I am currently going through a very ugly divorce from a narcissist and my brother flew 1500 miles to help me move into my new apartment. After we were done for the day he said he had an errand to run that would take about an hour, and he came back with 27 bags of groceries to help get me started on basics like flour, salt, peanut butter, trash bags, etc.

I live in an apartment and was able to put an order through. @Arcadia Thank you so much for posting about this. I told all of my adult children, who were able to get an order in, and I ordered some for my 87-year-old mom. Very grateful!

Sending prayers!

Just wanted to add a bright spot of good news that vaccines can work even against Omicron. My DS22 tested positive last week and came to my small apartment to quarantine. He has stayed in one bedroom most of the time, but I have had plenty of interaction with him bringing him food, etc. We both wear KN95 masks when interacting, and have an air purifier running 24/7, and I am still feeling great. My own PCR came back negative and it has been 5 days since my initial exposure to him. I am fully vaccinated (Pfizer) and boosted (Moderna).

I feel like this is my reality right now - I started a post trying to figure out how long DS needs to isolate, and how long I need to quarantine due to my exposure to him. Add in the ever-changing rules and it really is so hard to figure out!

Good idea. I have Sudafed, but I’ll go get some mucinex. You’d think I’ve never had a family member sick before, but it has seriously been more than 2 years and I’m not thinking straight now.

My congregation went to online only starting today, and I’m so glad.

These are good suggestions, thank you. I hadn’t thought about the towel under the door idea, so we’ll definitely do that. Fortunately there are two bathrooms so we don’t need to share. And even though it’s bitter cold here, I think I will crack the window for 10-15 minutes a few times a day. Thanks so much for everyone’s help. I appreciate it so much!

Thank you for this. So if if I’m understanding correctly, he needs to quarantine for 10 days starting from his first day of symptoms, and I will need to be tested 5 days from now? (He came to my place tonight). I saw a meme about quarantine math on a future SAT test and I am really relating!

DS22 tested positive for covid - PCR results came today, symptoms started Thursday night, tested yesterday. Low-grade fever, slight tightness in his chest, cough, lots of joint pain, generally feeling crummy. Pulse ox is 96-ish and heart rate is normal. He lives in a very small apartment about 20 minutes away with 3 others and shares a room with his buddy. Buddy tested negative and understandably all the roommates don’t want DS staying there. So DS is going to come isolate at my small-ish 2 bedroom apartment. I have him in the primary bedroom with attached bath, with a quality air purifier running. He and I are both wearing KN95 masks all the time. I know the CDC recently changed the quarantine rules but I’m too tired to figure them out. How long does he need to isolate? I’m assuming I do, too, due to exposure. We are both double-vaxxed, I am boostered as of early December, his booster appointment is this Tuesday. I am giving him Tylenol/Motrin for fever and joint pain, and just gave him Nyquill so he can sleep tonight. I’m having him lay on his stomach to help with breathing, and checking his pulse ox fairly regularly. What else do I need to be watching for / giving him to help? Like I said, it’s late, I’m tired and stressed due to other reasons, and I can’t think straight. Help me out friends!

I’ve had good luck with the video by Dr. Carol Foster. If you search “Carol Foster Vertigo” on YouTube, it should come right up. I get really bad vertigo a few times a year and doing the movements in that video is the only thing that helps. Sometimes I have to do it 2-3 times. The Epley maneuver does nothing for me.

I bought a Saatva luxury firm mattress almost 3 months ago and I absolutely love it - so comfortable!

I’m so sorry to hear this! Sending you so much love and comfort, and prayers for everyone’s speedy recovery.

Stay safe Scarlett. What your DH and family are doing for his sister is an incredible gift that she will always remember and appreciate. We never forget those who stepped up and helped us in our hardest moments. Hoping everyone can find peace.

Merry Christmas Friends!

Yes, thank you! Thanks to the recommendations on this thread, I ordered a bunch of games yesterday that will be here tomorrow in time to open and play on Christmas Day. I really appreciate all the suggestions!

About 5 days for the armpit swelling and tenderness to go away after my Moderna booster.

I’m so sorry you are in the enduring part. Years ago I took some advice given on this board and decided what I want my life to look like in 5 years and then look lots of baby steps to get there. Sending hugs to you while you get through this phase. My biggest change was filing for divorce from my NPD husband. I’m living alone in a small apartment, but so happy and feel like I can finally take a deep breath in life. Other related changes are really diving in wholeheartedly to my full-time job, and finally realizing my boys’ choices as adults are not a reflection on my parenting. They are struggling in some ways, but they know I love them fiercely no matter what.

My word this year is prevail. I feel like I have been merely enduring for such a long time, but I made some pretty dramatic changes in 2021, so 2022 is my year to prevail.

We’ve never been much of a board game or card game family, but I’d like to get some for Christmas. My “kids” are all over 18, so anything fun for adults. Thanks!

Hope it helps - stay safe!