AMJ Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 If you 1) aren't dead or 2) suffering from life-altering brain damage, then it's probably not as bad. And I was only referring to physically-challenging-to-the-mom situations. Trauma/death to the baby is whole different level of horror. I have thanked God most profusely for my healthy baby. I would much rather that is was I who suffered. Not that we have any choice in the matter. Not that it's a competition, in any event. It was an off-the-cuff remark. Oh, I know it was off-the-cuff and not a competition. I guess I just perked up at the opportunity to trade "war stories". 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Dd had a good job interview/ dog walking experience. And now I need to get up and do some more work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Weren't you napping though? Not too traumatic. ;) It depends upon what was going through her head, I'd guess. Strange, psychedelic dreams might not be as upsetting as "why does no one hear me speaking?". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Dd had a good job interview/ dog walking experience. And now I need to get up and do some more work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hooray for that! I'll get my butt moving, too. Must go treat some blood-stained sheets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Have you ever been to one of those indoor trampoline parks? Am I going to hate it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Hooray for that! I'll get my butt moving, too. Must go treat some blood-stained sheets. Want me to tell you how? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Want me to tell you how? I started with a cold-water soak in the sink, with some of my laundry soap in the water. That usually works quite well for the bulk of the girls' accidents when Aunt Flo gets overly enthusiastic. Once certain other things come out of the washer I'll wash the sheets on cold, perhaps with some Spray & Wash if I think it's needed (Dad's stains did sit a few days), then inspect them thoroughly before they go into the dryer. If I find anything else they will get another wash before getting any dryer heat. Do you have any other pointers? I'm always happy to listen to more pointers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 i have no war stories. The worst thing that happened to me with birth was that I ruptured after my C-section and they had to put everything back in and I had static gut and nothing was working. Did some time in the hospital with a nasogastric tube in place. That wasn't any fun. It was flu season and there were tons of sick kids, so I didn't get to see my babies that much--I wouldn't let them come up to visit. But I got through it. I am having trouble getting motivated to do anything this afternoon. But the roast is done and it smells good. Think I'll bake some potatoes to go with it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I started with a cold-water soak in the sink, with some of my laundry soap in the water. That usually works quite well for the bulk of the girls' accidents when Aunt Flo gets overly enthusiastic. Once certain other things come out of the washer I'll wash the sheets on cold, perhaps with some Spray & Wash if I think it's needed (Dad's stains did sit a few days), then inspect them thoroughly before they go into the dryer. If I find anything else they will get another wash before getting any dryer heat. Do you have any other pointers? I'm always happy to listen to more pointers. I hate it when I try to mess with someone and they’re all nice and polite about it!!! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I've been listening to my short person make calls to the admissions offices and math departments of two universities, setting up our first college visits in a few weeks. I know that it's not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, but it still seems like such a grown up thing. I'm kinda :crying: 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Have you ever been to one of those indoor trampoline parks? Am I going to hate it?Oh, you’ll love it. If you take a cup of COFFEE☕ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸ And a book and park yourself on one of those parent couches they have strewn all over the place and tell the kids to go and have a good time. That’s what I do. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I have no war stories, either. I didn’t give birth to any of my children. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 My apples look like bell peppers. Maybe I'll just turn them into peppers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I have no war stories, either. I didn’t give birth to any of my children.Both the easiest and the hardest way to have children. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 From what you have mentioned, yes. Even though I hemorrhaged enough to fill the "hat" on the toilet in about 30 seconds, then passed out on the bathroom floor, yours sounds worse. In 4 days I was transfused with over 60 units each of blood and plasma and over 280 units of platelets. I'm an overachiever. (Honestly, even my very-science-not-religion doctor considered my survival and recovery "a miracle." As in "not explainable but yay.") I'm also a MAJOR proponent of blood and blood product donations. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Both the easiest and the hardest way to have children.Very true!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Of course, if I turn the apples into peppers, I'll have to try the apples again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 When my youngest was born, there was a local newspaper photographer sitting in the hospital hallway waiting for dh and I to give the OK for her to come in. At 4am! :D They did an article on dd's birth for a special interest story on the Vanderbilt midwife program. We got copies of all the photos she took. :wub: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Have you ever been to one of those indoor trampoline parks? Am I going to hate it? I actually enjoy ours. But after about ten to fifteen minutes I'm spent, and I spend the rest of the time spectating. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) I have no war stories, either. I didn’t give birth to any of my children. Me either (war stories). I had a Mary Poppins birth. Practically perfect in every way. :D Edited February 7, 2018 by ikslo 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I’m brain dead. I should do more things but... I’m not getting anywhere. So I think that I will put my tackle list on hold. I will go out foraging for dinner and library books but that’s it. And I will get my step goal of course. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I started with a cold-water soak in the sink, with some of my laundry soap in the water. That usually works quite well for the bulk of the girls' accidents when Aunt Flo gets overly enthusiastic. Once certain other things come out of the washer I'll wash the sheets on cold, perhaps with some Spray & Wash if I think it's needed (Dad's stains did sit a few days), then inspect them thoroughly before they go into the dryer. If I find anything else they will get another wash before getting any dryer heat. Do you have any other pointers? I'm always happy to listen to more pointers. Not that you need pointers, but my mom told me just to scrub it in the sink with bar soap until the stain came out. No soaking. I'd do a quick cold rinse, then blast it with hot and scrub. I know hot isn't recommended for blood, but if you are actively scrubbing it comes out faster that way than with cold. i have no war stories. The worst thing that happened to me with birth was that I ruptured after my C-section and they had to put everything back in and I had static gut and nothing was working. Did some time in the hospital with a nasogastric tube in place. That wasn't any fun. It was flu season and there were tons of sick kids, so I didn't get to see my babies that much--I wouldn't let them come up to visit. But I got through it. I am having trouble getting motivated to do anything this afternoon. But the roast is done and it smells good. Think I'll bake some potatoes to go with it. That sounds like a war story to me. My war stories aren't that bad compared to some. I got a nice helicopter ride with one. And some terrible, horrible, no good, very bad experiences, and a NICU stay, but all in all not that bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 The prime rib is quite good. After dinner, I'm going to have a soak in the tub. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Tell me not to read any of the flu threads, okay? I've got to go be around bunches and bunches of people this weekend. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I hate it when I try to mess with someone and they’re all nice and polite about it!!! More oblivious and trusting that you would know stuff I don't. :laugh: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I have no war stories, either. I didn’t give birth to any of my children. It's a different sort of birth, with its own hardships and challenges. And all of the love is still there. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 More oblivious and trusting that you would know stuff I don't. :laugh: You should know better than that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Not that you need pointers, but my mom told me just to scrub it in the sink with bar soap until the stain came out. No soaking. I'd do a quick cold rinse, then blast it with hot and scrub. I know hot isn't recommended for blood, but if you are actively scrubbing it comes out faster that way than with cold. That sounds like a war story to me. My war stories aren't that bad compared to some. I got a nice helicopter ride with one. And some terrible, horrible, no good, very bad experiences, and a NICU stay, but all in all not that bad. The cold-water soak is the precursor to the I'm-either-too-busy-or-don't-wanna method. Soak a while in cold water with a little soap. Perhaps scrub a bit to remove gunk if possible. Pull from the soaking water, wring out just a bit, and wash in the machine on cold. Inspect -- if blood stains still remain try a stain remover and put right back into the machine on another cold wash. Do NOT put the items in a warm dryer with stains still showing, or they will take many washings to gradually fade away. When I take stain-free sheets back to Dad I can cut him off when he starts talking about having to just live with the stains until they fade. I might or might not remind him that I have a bit of experience dealing with such problems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 You should know better than that. You have been more places than I have and have seen and done quite a lot I haven't, and you're Mom. I have immense blind faith in you. :001_tt2: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) One of the items that came to TX with us from Dad's place was something I thought was a small Pendleton lap blanket. It's wool and it's Pendleton, all right, but it's too small to be a lap blanket. It looks like a large table runner. Is this what it really is supposed to be? It's too short and wide to be a table runner. Maybe a small baby blanket? Edited February 8, 2018 by AMJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Tell me not to read any of the flu threads, okay? I've got to go be around bunches and bunches of people this weekend.Don’t read any flu threads. Bring hand sanitizer and don’t rub your eyes, or touch your nose or mouth. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Earlier I sat down for a little reading time and fell asleep. I finally got up to start cooking supper, but was so tired I decided to declare leftover-free-for-all instead of making hash as I had planned. For my own supper I poured a bowl of breakfast cereal and almond milk. I think I'll go to bed now. Night-night! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Lots of hugs and prayers, Bookie. You are an amazing mom. Your kids are so blessed to have you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 ((Bookie)) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandwalker Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Hugs and bless your dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 (((Bookie))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Bookie, I have been there. I'm sorry. You're in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 The cold-water soak is the precursor to the I'm-either-too-busy-or-don't-wanna method. Soak a while in cold water with a little soap. Perhaps scrub a bit to remove gunk if possible. Pull from the soaking water, wring out just a bit, and wash in the machine on cold. Inspect -- if blood stains still remain try a stain remover and put right back into the machine on another cold wash. Do NOT put the items in a warm dryer with stains still showing, or they will take many washings to gradually fade away. When I take stain-free sheets back to Dad I can cut him off when he starts talking about having to just live with the stains until they fade. I might or might not remind him that I have a bit of experience dealing with such problems. I heard that chefs use hydrogen peroxide on their whites. I believe Oxyclean is essentially dehydrated hydrogen peroxide. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Oh Bookie. I'm so sorry and so grateful. Many hugs for you and the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 (((Bookie and kids)) :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I'm thankful you are safe. I'll continue to pray for you. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 :grouphug: Bookie. I'm so glad you and the kids are safe. I've been worried about you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 In 4 days I was transfused with over 60 units each of blood and plasma and over 280 units of platelets. I'm an overachiever. (Honestly, even my very-science-not-religion doctor considered my survival and recovery "a miracle." As in "not explainable but yay.") I'm also a MAJOR proponent of blood and blood product donations. Did you have a previa? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I started with a cold-water soak in the sink, with some of my laundry soap in the water. That usually works quite well for the bulk of the girls' accidents when Aunt Flo gets overly enthusiastic. Once certain other things come out of the washer I'll wash the sheets on cold, perhaps with some Spray & Wash if I think it's needed (Dad's stains did sit a few days), then inspect them thoroughly before they go into the dryer. If I find anything else they will get another wash before getting any dryer heat. Do you have any other pointers? I'm always happy to listen to more pointers. Ivory soap (just regular bar soap) and cold water. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) I started another picture of apples. DH came in to fold laundry while I was putting green on a leaf, put my clothes down, then stopped and stared over my shoulder for a while. "What?" "Nothing. That's really good." "I had to start over. My first apples turned into peppers." I brought out the pepper picture. "Yeah, but those do really look just like bell peppers." I've got a huge painting of water lilies, he's seen me do dogs, paint flowers and so forth. But the apples are the first picture he's shown an avid interest in. :laugh: ETA: An art appreciation Booyah! Edited February 8, 2018 by Critterfixer 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 (((Bookie and Board Books))) You're doing so great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) Bookie, open pans of activated charcoal might help. Edited February 8, 2018 by Critterfixer 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I might be tempted to wipe down surfaces like walls and so forth with some vinegar as well to see if that helps with the smoke smell. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Day 24 step goal met 🥅 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I didn't write as much today as I usually write. Just been kind of tired and down all day. I blame February. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Thanks, you guys. I love you a bunch, and I'm so thankful for this place. Does anyone now how to get smoke smell out? My dad smokes, and the apartment smells terrible. The previous owners of our house smoked and had (untrained) cats. We used several products from Lowe's/Home Depot. A salesperson would maybe be able to help you. I know that we had several bags of activated charcoal that we set out to absorb odors. Baking soda on the carpets before vacuuming might also be helpful. A quick search of Home Depot's site turned up this. And I found this product on amazon. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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