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Teresa in MO

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  1. I posted at the beginning of this week about opening a claim against a buyer from Etsy with memory pillows she made for me. After contacting her one more time, she scheduled a partial refund with Paypal that was supposed to be processed today. I got an email from Paypal that is was declined by her bank and they would try again in 3 days. Do I know need to open an official claim with Paypal to make sure I get my money bank. I thought Paypal was the safest way to pay if you have a problem.
  2. She sent me an invoice through Etsy that went directly to Paypal, is that what you mean? I have contacted her repeatedly. I have messages where she agreed to refund me part of the price for the item that was not as described. She also has told me twice that the refund was being processed through Paypal, but that was not the case. This has been nothing but frustrating. I was having memory pillows (alot of them) made from my dh's shirts, so it was very emotional and meaningful for me anyway. It was broken promise after broken promise from her that made this process heartbreaking as well. She had very high reviews. I do have copies of our Etsy conversations where she agrees that the refund I was asking for was extremely fair and have everything else in writing to back up my claims.
  3. I need to start a dispute claim with an Etsy seller. I paid through Paypal, three transactions, latest on my credit card. Can I start a dispute with both Etsy and Paypal at the same time?
  4. Surviving the first year after the death of my dh.
  5. I have been using a spinbrush for the past few years. Just a cheapie. I have a big problem with tarter buildup. I go for a cleaning every 4 months. I went yesterday and talked to the hygienist about upgrading to a more expensive model. She said it could benefit me, but not absolutely necessary because I'm doing a good job with what I've been doing. What brands and models are you all using?
  6. My #1 goal is for Peace and Strength. To move forward through my grief. I need to stop depending on my older kids when things go wrong around the house and learn to do things I've never had to do before. I have to find a way to bring in some money to make the insurance money last. I have been a stay at home mom for the last 38 years. To get healthier. I am at a good weight since I've lost 35 pounds last year, but I want to exercise more and tone certain areas. I want to take my younger kids on a trip this May for my ds's graduation. Maybe to the beach.
  7. MIne is O Holy Night, especially sung by Josh Groban. I asked my kids earlier tonight if they knew what their Dad's favorite song was. I want to make sure they remember things like this about him. His was Little Drummer Boy. There have been tears every time I've heard that song these past few weeks.
  8. Zulilly has a 65% off Legacybox right now. Has anyone used this service? How was the quality?
  9. December 1st - something new to you in 2017 - learning how to live without my dh of 38 years December 2nd - three words - Grief, Stress, Loneliness December 3rd - Favorite Memory - My dd got married in May and my ds got married in November
  10. This is not the first year since by dh passed away in September 2016, but it is still very painful and we miss him very much, especially around the holidays.
  11. Could you explain how these cash back sites work?
  12. My ds is getting married next week. This is my first son, after 3 daughters, to get married. This is also the first out of town wedding, we will be traveling 6 hours away. I love my daughter-in-law to be. They are a perfect fit for each other. My late dh would have loved her also. My dh and ds were very, very close. Out of 4 sons, this ds is so much like my husband. I have had a hard time these past few days thinking that my dh will not be at the wedding. My body reacts physically whenever I am stressed or have anxiety. My dd was sick with a nasty cold last week and we have been trying hard not to spread it around. My other dd came down with it Friday night. Hopefully, it will end there. I can't imagine driving 6 hours with a nasty cold, much less being sick at the wedding. Plus, rain is in the forecast in the city where the wedding will be held. I literally cannot drive in the rain at night. Cannot see the lanes at all. So I have been stressed alot, thus the physical symptoms starting adds more stress and anxiety. I miss my dh greatly. Thanks for letting me get this off my chest!
  13. My ds is getting married in two weeks out of state. First wedding for us that is not in our hometown. For my 3 dd's weddings I got my makeup done by the girl who was doing the bridal party's makeup. I tried to find someone in the city where ds is getting married, but everyone is booked. I do not wear alot of makeup and really don't know what I am doing! LOL Someone suggest I go somewhere like Bare Minerals and see if they could give me tips. What do you think?
  14. As someone who also experienced the sudden death of a spouse a year ago, I can tell you it is a very hard path. But not just for the mom, for the kids also. The mom might feel relief that you are helping a situation she probably is well aware of, but just can't find the strength to deal with it right now. I would hope so anyway. Everyone grieves in different ways. For me, I had to put my focus on my kids. It might sound weird, but I could almost hear my dh tell me I had to be strong and be there for the kids, because he couldn't. Our school certainly did suffer last year, but we got through what we could and are having a better school year this year. You are doing the right thing and are very generous for offering.
  15. I have a friend who has been trying to get me to join her "team" to sell Young Living Essential Oils. Keeps telling me that there is no way I would not make good money. From what I see, I'm just not the type to recruit people. So, wondering if I am overlooking here and maybe this would be a good, steady income for me.
  16. Weary Head - that would be me. I. Am. Just. So. Tired. Not sleepy tired, just tired. I don't like making all the decisions, I don't like worrying about our financial future, and I don't like sleeping alone, I just don't like being without my husband. Period. Overwhelming at times, just plain tired!
  17. My prayers are with her and her family as I went through this a year ago. Please let her know that she can private message me at any time in the difficult times ahead. Unfortunately, I do know what she is going through. It would have helped me greatly if I could have had contact with someone who experienced first hand what I was going through.
  18. My dh was alot like you He started getting bad migraine headaches when he was 5 We were married for 15 years before they came out with Imitrex, which was a godsend. Before that I could count on him spending the day in bed in great pain at least once a week. He was the kind of guy that worked and played hard, KWIM! Pains and aches were just a part of his life. Five years before he passed away he fell off the roof and crushed his heel. Had two operations, was in alot of pain from that all the time. Had a very, very high pain tolerance He never let the pain stop him from doing anything. People that knew him tell me he never would have gone in for a muscle pain, if he did he would have been in the ER or doctor's office almost every day of the week. But if we had known he had Factor V and knew the warning signs like we do now, he would have went in. Unfortunately I massaged the pain a few times that day, which is the worst thing you can do for a blood clot. He went in right away when he wasn't feeling good and his blood pressure was high. He went in right away when we thought he might have appendicitis, and it turned out to be a kidney infection and he was septic.
  19. The day before my dh passed away last September, he woke up with what we thought was a pulled muscle in his leg. Hurt enough that he had a slight limp. He frequently got muscle pain and cramps in both legs when he had to go up and down a ladder alot at work, which he did alot the week before. The next morning the pain and the limp was gone. He left to work out of town. He died that afternoon from a 6 inch blood clot that went to the lungs. I struggle with a lot of guilt about not making him go in, but he always had lots of aches and pains. The medical examiner told me his body did not show the typical signs that you would normally see for a blood clot and he tested positive for a blood clotting disorder, Factor V Leiden.
  20. We have a 3 year old top of the line Kitchenaid dishwasher and I love it! I have always used Finish Quantem Max and have been very happy with it.
  21. A month ago my 14 yo ds was stung. After 2-3 days, his swelling was not going down. I took him to the doctor because he was getting ready to go to camp for 10 days. She told me to give him benedryl or zyrtec and prescribed a steroid cream. Went to the pharmacy to pick it up and it was going to be $80 after insurance! There was no way I could do that. So I called the doctor's office to see if she could prescribe something else and she prescribed a hydrocortisone cream. It was less than $5! He got stung again 2 days ago in the stomach and it is swelling up like before. We are doing the same as the last time.
  22. I have 10. Youngest is 13. My mom passed away when #5 was a month old. I got to where I would not tell my dad (who was from a family of 10!) that I was pregnant until I was 5-6 months along. I have had miscarriages he knew nothing about. When I was pregnant with #4 he called my SIL and ranted to her for awhile! It was finally my stepmother who told him that if I was not asking him to feed and cloth my kids, he needed to be quiet about it. He did ask after #10 if that was it.
  23. Could you explain to me in a condensed version the benefits of a weighted blanket. Is it to help you sleep better? Thanks.
  24. Has he ever been tested for the blood clotting disorder Factor V. As you know, my dh died from a PE last September. Had no symptoms but had what he thought was a muscle cramp the day before that went away. Collapsed while working out of town. Medical Examiner tested and found out he had Factor V. Something we had never even heard of even though his sister was in the hospital years before with a blood clot and they never tested her. If they had and told her her siblings should be tested, we might have went in due to his muscle cramp in his leg the day before. I am astounded by how many people I talk to that have had PE that are not tested for Factor V. Six of my kids have been tested and all 6 have one mutation. Doctor said it was very likely my dh had 2 mutations, which raises your chance of a blood clot 80%. One mutation just slightly raises it, but you need to be more aware of certain risk factors. Very important to stop when traveling every 2 hours and walk around. We also take a baby aspirin before we travel. I am so glad this was caught. I know first hand how devastating it can be if it is not caught.
  25. I understand about wanting a normal, dull life. I have been saying that for a few years now. My dh kept telling me that wasn't going to happen. That as we got older, things would just get more complicated. Sadly, he was so right. So sorry you are dealing with this. Praying that everything goes well and a full recovery with no complications.
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