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  1. You all make me feel normal!! I thought we were the only ones who could lose a fish. He did have a small house, she took it out to make sure he wasn't under. She has checked under the pebbles. Also checked the filter, hose etc, but he was too big to fit in those. He wasn't huge, but not tiny either... probably couple inches long at least? He was black, so it'd be easy to spot him on her dresser or carpet. We live in desert area, so I've heard of wolf spiders getting in. Or scorpions. I just won't tell her I've thought about those options or she won't be able to sleep in her room. Her room is on the second floor though... I'd hope critters can't get there as easily?? Ugh. She just wants to find it :P

     

    ETA; didn't like all the comments because you also lost your fish, but it's reassuring to read we are not the only ones. I'll let her know it does happen.

     

    And forgot to answer some questions... he was the only fish in the tank, we have no cats, we do have a large dog but he doesn't go upstairs. Don't know what type of fish he was, will ask her.

     

    Thank you all for helping us with the mystery of the lost fish :(

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  2. Dd lost her fish. Lost as in dead ( pretty sure by now), and as in can't find the fish.

     

    She has looked EVERYWHERE. Behind her dresser, in her drawers, in her bag/purse (in case he jumped in there), she has looked all over... can't find it.

     

    My theory is that somehow it jumped out (the area where it could is not that big), it landed on some pile and she tossed it in the garbage without noticing. I won't tell her that the idea of a spider being in her room and eating it (after it jumped out of the tank) has crossed my mind.

     

    Ugh!!! How can we lose a fish????

  3. My personal, unscientific opinion: I always felt that having more control over the vehicle helped my motion sickness - I could anticipate turns/dips/stopping/etc. more easily (also minimize some of those things.) Also, keeping my eyes focused on the road ahead always helped me, even when sitting in the passengers seat. This is easier for me to do (and kind of essential!) when driving.

    I have noticed that, fixing my eyes towards the front helps. I like your non scientific explanation :)
  4. I'd ask. There's such thing as too much food, and sometimes folks don't have enough fridge space and/or don't care for that much leftovers.

     

    We usually do paper plates, plastic utensils and napkins (try to find Thanksgiving themed). Do they have plates etc already?

     

    Loved the flowers idea or pizza gift card for some other time.

     

    Some of our guests love eggnog. It really helps when someone brings it.

  5. I can't comment on this since her medication and depression can definitely be playing a role into all this. What works for us and our almost 21yr old dd won't necessarily apply to what you are dealing with, they are really different situations.

     

    It sounds stressful and complicated!!! Many prayers for you all. I hope you can figure out something to find a healthy balance.

  6. So...why is it that when you drive you don't get as nauseous?? I have noticed that, but just thought it was my impression. I always seat in the passenger's seat (never in the back if I can help it). So, I'm on the front anyway.

     

    Does anyone know why driving helps? Just curious...

  7. my younger sister got terribly car sick when we were children. she would start vomiting as the car was driving out the driveway. it was terrible. My mum tried everything, eventually she found that if she gave my sister a junket tablet that it would set her whole stomach and she could not bring anything up( my mother's theory not sure if that was what was happening scientifically). dry reaching wasn't so bad for the rest of the family to cope with

    Couldn't like your comment. Your poor sister!!! (and everyone in the car). Hope she can travel easier now
  8. I did watch it...but I have to say there was not enough wine and chocolate to handle what went on last night. Between this and the World Series I'm sure I gained a gray hair or two (I'm not a sports fan, but ds is so I ended watching as well)

  9. We have had some cases in our area. Sadly for some reason the past few years it seems to be around the holidays. Kids as young as 14 have taken their lives. Truly heartbreaking!! Praying for anyone who is going, or has gone through such a tragedy :(

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