OnTheBrink Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 It all started last night (after midnight, so technically it's "today") when my ds told me something very disappointing. A dream I had for my son has died and I just want to cry. Then, this afternoon I was chopping an onion with my handy-dandy Rachael Ray santoku knife and all but chopped the end of my thumb off. I think I maybe should have gotten stitches, but no heath insurance, so 5 bandaids had to do the trick. It's bruised and quite icky looking. My stupid cat knocked over a pretty candle holder I just got Saturday and shattered it all over the bathroom floor. My stupid van is getting scary to drive. I should have my settlement $$ soon, and I hope this van lasts that long. I hate this stupid van. I itch all over. I don't know what it is, but I'M ITCHY! No new soaps or anything at all, just itchy. I don't get paid until Thursday or Friday and the kids (mostly dd) are whining about how "there's nothing to eeeeeaattt!" There really is, but it's nothing she wants, so somehow that translates into food-she-doesn't-want=invisible food. Carpy carpy carpy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Carpy carpy carpy. Ah, sweetie, I'm so sorry. Tomorrow's another day. May it be fish-free. (((SolaMichella))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2jnb Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 (((Michelle))) I am truly keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I have btdt with my children so I completely understand how you feel. Thoughts, love and prayers, Alison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I hope tomorrow is a much better day for you. Take care of that thumb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Heather Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I'm sorry. Really.:grouphug: Maybe a warm bath with your hand up will help? Try to sleep with your hand elevated, maybe on a pillow. That might help with swelling. I think tonight might call for some painkillers... Excedrin PM? Praying for you. I hope tomorrow is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieMonster Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 :grouphug: I itch all over. I don't know what it is, but I'M ITCHY! No new soaps or anything at all, just itchy. This is sometimes a symptom of anxiety. It sounds like your reasons for experiencing anxiety are numerous, and a few of them are serious. Not that you asked for a diagnosis, but knowing what's causing something always makes me feel better, so I projected on you and hoped it's true for you too. If not, ignore me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 (((Michelle))) I hope things are looking better tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I hope you have a much better day tomorrow and the next day and the next. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I'm so sorry!!!! Praying for you!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 :grouphug: I hope tomorrow is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 :grouphug: What an awful day for you...praying for healing for your thumb, peace and rest for your spirit. I hope tomorrow is a much brighter day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmyandgracie Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 the kids (mostly dd) are whining about how "there's nothing to eeeeeaattt!" There really is, but it's nothing she wants, so somehow that translates into food-she-doesn't-want=invisible food. I can so sympathize with you there. My dc do that too and they also think a lot of the time food-they-have-to-cook-themselves=invisible food. Hang in there, sweetie. This too shall pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenschooler Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Ouch! Today be gone, never to repeat again. Sorry you had such an awful day, Michelle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetbaby Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 (((big huggie))) It will get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 {{{Michelle}}} I understand. If it helps, even a little, I always look forward to and respect your posts here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I agree, stress makes me prickly/itchy feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 So sorry that you're going through all this. As far as the itching goes, I get itchy when I get stressed/anxious. It sure seems like you've got enough happening to make you feel that way! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 Thanks everyone. My thumb is looking better today. Bruised, but the skin seems to have reattached itself well. I wrapped it tight in the bandaids so maybe that helped. My cat, however, is on probation. First he knocked down the candle holder, next, he tried to eat my gerbera daisies that I brought in since it was supposed to be cold last night. He's hacking off everyone, including the other two cats. The Siamese glares at him whenever he's in sight; the gray one hisses. He'd better watch himself! I let dd make chocolate chip cookies last night, so she's happy now. As for my son, his future isn't what I wanted for him (school/career related issues), but I guess ultimately it's his choice on what he wants to do with his life. Things were easier when I could just smack his hands. LOL Thank you all for the hugs and prayers. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I'm sorry you're having such a carpy day. Can you just call it quits for awhile and give yourself an hour or so to just relax? Carp stinks, I know! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Ouch! Definitely take something for the thumb - that sounds SO painful!! I am sorry you are having such a tough day! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I'm sorry for the thumb and the lost dream!! For your thumb you might try that "nu skin" stuff - it's about $6 or $7 at the drug store - but it's so worth it because you can wash your hand without the bandaid coming off all the time. A cut finger is awful because of how often you wash your hands throughout the day, sigh.... Hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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