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:lol: Snort...I thought you meant the kind to stick pins into.

:grouphug: Hope the ankle heals quickly. I was reading through the thread, but missed the opportunity to respond before you posted the conclusion. My mil is a pita...not the pocket kind. Reading threads with others dealing with mil's who are such sweethearts makes me feel better. Ya'll get it.

No, sadly I would toss it all. We had a refrigerator die on us and the repair man said to everything. Pickles, ketchup, even the mustard.

You might try finding a way for him to express empathy for an injured person without taking responsibility for another persons mistake. He could as a question like, are your okay? Or his apology could be something like...I'm sorry your fingers was squised. My thoughts would be to help and equip him in the social conventions outside the home. (I get that you want an apology and from a non-aspie it would be easy for both of you.) It's pretty normal for guys not to apologize like girls imo and experience.

Freeze water in plastic water bottles...you rub / roll them under your arches for relief. For work, have her if possible try on shoes after a shift. Her feet may be swelling and a wider width or size may help. I kept a pair of looser shoes with me to swap out later in my day. Also take the ibuprofen or aspirin before she starts a shift. Poor thing, concrete is horrible to stand on.

I could and have continued to be friends with a divorcing friend who was going through a crazy time, but.... Your friend is fine with cheating with married men, and you thought she wouldn't cross that line. Your married and I'm imagining this is a place you felt safe with her before and now your husband might be her next targeted man. (I'm not saying he would do anything, but I think we all want to be able to trust our best friend not to put the moves on our dh's.) With my friend, I did support her and hang in there for a few years, but have realized this is the new normal for her and we drifted apart because our lives are just so different. Seasons, friends etc. we still catch up every so often, but we aren't bfs. (You also have young children, and protecting them is always a priority along with protecting your marriage.) OH.....and I think you can move the friendship to another level than bf, kwim?

I'm not sure why you feel so guilty or that it is your responsibility to fix the relationship. Some people are good at making others feels guilty. Your mil said she needed a break. To me that sounds like she's setting down a boundary of sorts. (Imo, it feels like the ball is in her court and she chooses contact with your dh & kids and a card for you.) You might try reading the book BOUNDARIES, by Cloud and Townsend. It's available at most libraries. In-laws can be hard :grouphug: .

If he has any receipts or people who can help with the time line(s) that would also be a good idea to pin down. I'm glad he has an attorney and hope things will work in time. (I say time, because with the courts every thing takes time and expect delays, postponements and an overall draining experience.) My mom, recently had a driving violation / red-light camera that was eventually dropped, but it took an attorney and months to sort out.

The treadmill needs to be big enough for your son. Dh needed one that would accommodate him; for him it needed to have a wider base than I would need and be powerful enough to for a 6 foot tall man to run hard on. He's not here or I'd ask him for recs. He's been running on the same treadmill for over 10 years, so it was well worth the investment. Purchasing a used one, I'd make sure the belt didn't look dried out, loose, warped etc; and I'd want one that wasn't stored or used outside.

Op has the rotating living situation been discussed with her doctor? I imagine that over time this will become harder and harder on someone her (mil's) age with dementia and of course that goes for those caring for her. Your sil, may be overwhelmed or just a pill, but caring for someone 24/7 can be extreemly draining and so much more than others can imagine; honestly some people just can not and should not do it. She may need a break or even an out to ensure your mil is cared for in a safe and loving environment. In dealing with sil, I get the feeling that ignoring her isn't an option you are comfortable with. Work on a non-committed responses like... I'll think about it or sorry, that doesn't work for me/us etc. Fwiw, I loathe working with pushy people and try not to feel guilty for not doing or wanting to do what they want. Your dh would be a good point man on dealing with all things mil related, but you have to be willing to let things slide if he doesn't do things your nicer way. Kwim?.

Hope the meds work and you are enjoying a restful day. :grouphug:

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Poor kid, I'm so relieved you trusted yourself and kept battling to find him good medial care. :grouphug: Thanks for the update. I didn't really understand much of it, but I'm so glad he will finally have healing.

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:grouphug: Prayers for her complete healing and comfort. :grouphug:

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What a sweet picture; he's adorable. Congratulations!

Your mom and sister need to work / talk this out or it will be a reoccurring drama at family celebrations and get togethers. The two of them sound pretty set in their own ways...I wouldn't want to be in the middle of them.

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It doesn't sound strange or weird to me. I believe everyone has the right to live, die and have the funeral or lack thereof of their choosing even if others would prefer something else.

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Poor kid, poor mom. It defiantly could be constipation or u ti ... The constipation often comes with lots of gas and it's easy for littles to pass the gas and wet at the same time. I'd try prune & cranberry juices and lots of water as a first approach. If it's jealousy of time, try addressing that with t lc and understanding. I'd also change her clothing (training pants etc.) to lessen the mess / cleanups.

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I can swallow a small pill without a drink, but prefer to do it with a drink. With a drink I can swallow more than one small pill, but with a horse size pill I need one at a time and water. For the 16 y/old option They make a pill swallowing cup, you can find it on-line or in the pharmacy. It has a little raised ledge and you fill the bottom of the cup and just tip it and drink it. Practice with mini- M&Ms easy and no gross out factor Take a sip first and then pop the pill quickly with the drink Try placing the pill in yogurt