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Post by elle on Aug 27, 2019 20:12:11 GMT -6
Re lunch: I made a grilled cheese w tomato soup for lunch yesterday! My mom came over today to watch D so H and I could go out and get lunch. We got chips salsa, queso, tacos and Coronas. It was glorious! I had a grilled cheese yesterday too. No soup though. Next time for sure.
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 28, 2019 8:16:07 GMT -6
I put pics of M's spots on SC. Didn't want to post any here and get in trouble for porn or something.
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Post by waitwhat on Aug 28, 2019 8:46:42 GMT -6
Rainy day here. I have laundry going and I attempted to go through the boys' clothes to see if they are in dire need of any school clothes. I think they both just really need a good pair of skeakers. Other than that not much going on today.
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Post by elle on Aug 28, 2019 9:16:41 GMT -6
I put pics of M's spots on SC. Didn't want to post any here and get in trouble for porn or something. Poor kiddo. How's H doing?
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 28, 2019 9:41:07 GMT -6
I put pics of M's spots on SC. Didn't want to post any here and get in trouble for porn or something. Poor kiddo. How's H doing? He has a few spots on his side. We started him on acyclovir.
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Post by elle on Aug 28, 2019 10:03:44 GMT -6
Poor kiddo. How's H doing? He has a few spots on his side. We started him on acyclovir. As a precaution or because the drs think it's chicken pox? Maybe that's why M isn't feeling itchy since she's vaccinated. What a way to start off the school year. (I can delete if you don't want this on a mb.)
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 28, 2019 10:13:54 GMT -6
He has a few spots on his side. We started him on acyclovir. As a precaution or because the drs think it's chicken pox? Maybe that's why M isn't feeling itchy since she's vaccinated. What a way to start off the school year. (I can delete if you don't want this on a mb.) He had a couple spots on his side yesterday. MH sent me a text so I showed the pedi while we were there last night. She said it's only effective if you start taking it within 24 hours. Given all his immune system issues, I'm fine with it. The pedi called me this morning so I asked a few more questions. She said if it was HFM, there would have to be spots on her hands or feet or in her mouth. That's why I'm supposed to keep an eye on it today and tomorrow. The way it looks and the way it's spreading, she said it's probably chicken pox. Now with the vaccines, it doesn't always present in the usual ways like it used to. So that could be why she's not itchy. Usually there would be spots on her face though.
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Post by cookswithwine on Aug 28, 2019 12:26:06 GMT -6
tgrimes chicken pox?! This is dumb but I didn’t realize you could still get it if vaccinated. Now we have a forecasted Cat 3 hurricane heading our way... Great! H goes into full on panic mode when this happens and totally stresses me out. He’s already filled up all our cars and 5 cans w gas for the generator. I also gave him the go ahead to finally buy a Yetti cooler. Why? My breast milk stash cannot be allowed to thaw! I sent him to get water bc people start to freak out and empty the shelves. ETA - water was already all gone...
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 28, 2019 12:27:57 GMT -6
Things I learned at work today. If you get the chicken pox and were vaccinated, it's called breakthrough varicella aka breakthrough chicken pox. The vaccine is only 85% effective at preventing the chicken pox.
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Post by danib on Aug 28, 2019 13:05:10 GMT -6
Yup C had chicken pox even though he was vaccinated. But he had a super mild case of it (we didn't even realize initially). The doctor said his vaccine was likely the reason it was so mild, he wasn't fully protected but his immune system had a jump start on fighting it essentially.
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Post by goldenlove on Aug 28, 2019 13:06:48 GMT -6
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Post by elle on Aug 28, 2019 13:36:47 GMT -6
Oh cookswithwine, I'm so sorry. I hope it downgrades before it makes landfall (for Puerto Rico, Florida, and anywhere else in it's path).
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 28, 2019 13:45:48 GMT -6
Yup C had chicken pox even though he was vaccinated. But he had a super mild case of it (we didn't even realize initially). The doctor said his vaccine was likely the reason it was so mild, he wasn't fully protected but his immune system had a jump start on fighting it essentially. Did his itch?
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Post by danib on Aug 28, 2019 18:14:25 GMT -6
Yup C had chicken pox even though he was vaccinated. But he had a super mild case of it (we didn't even realize initially). The doctor said his vaccine was likely the reason it was so mild, he wasn't fully protected but his immune system had a jump start on fighting it essentially. Did his itch? Honestly I don't think so. He scratched a tiny bit, but I feel like it was mostly when he was asked if his rash bothered him.
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Post by waitwhat on Aug 29, 2019 5:44:40 GMT -6
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 29, 2019 7:26:54 GMT -6
Honestly I don't think so. He scratched a tiny bit, but I feel like it was mostly when he was asked if his rash bothered him. That's what M has been doing.
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Post by cookswithwine on Aug 29, 2019 9:30:04 GMT -6
Hurricane is projected more south now. We are still going to be impacted but nothing direct like they were saying yesterday.
Opinions on a situation: I am still really good friends with my high school bf. Background info - she is struggling w infertility for a couple years now and started seeking treatment this summer. I feel like I have been supportive, cheering her on, asking questions, etc. She didn’t show up to my sprinkle mid July and didn’t tell me she wasn’t coming. (She did text my mom.) And I haven’t heard from her since. She’s liked my social media posts about D. I’m hurt she hasn’t even sent a text asking how we are doing. Is a text too much to ask for considering her struggle w infertility?
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 29, 2019 9:53:43 GMT -6
Hurricane is projected more south now. We are still going to be impacted but nothing direct like they were saying yesterday. Opinions on a situation: I am still really good friends with my high school bf. Background info - she is struggling w infertility for a couple years now and started seeking treatment this summer. I feel like I have been supportive, cheering her on, asking questions, etc. She didn’t show up to my sprinkle mid July and didn’t tell me she wasn’t coming. (She did text my mom.) And I haven’t heard from her since. She’s liked my social media posts about D. I’m hurt she hasn’t even sent a text asking how we are doing. Is a text too much to ask for considering her struggle w infertility? No, I don't think it's too much to ask. Maybe she's struggling more than you realize? It's a difficult position to be in, for sure. Maybe send her a text and be the first to reach out. My SIL was concerned she'd have a few icky situations with her friend that had to have both her tubes removed. She still showed up for the shower and to meet the baby though.
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Post by Cheshie6 on Aug 29, 2019 14:59:21 GMT -6
Hurricane is projected more south now. We are still going to be impacted but nothing direct like they were saying yesterday. Opinions on a situation: I am still really good friends with my high school bf. Background info - she is struggling w infertility for a couple years now and started seeking treatment this summer. I feel like I have been supportive, cheering her on, asking questions, etc. She didn’t show up to my sprinkle mid July and didn’t tell me she wasn’t coming. (She did text my mom.) And I haven’t heard from her since. She’s liked my social media posts about D. I’m hurt she hasn’t even sent a text asking how we are doing. Is a text too much to ask for considering her struggle w infertility? My HS BF is like this. They have moved from infertility treatments to adoption now. She'll like pictures and comments, but I don't push or expect anything. Both myself and our other BF from high school have kids and I think it just hurts that you aren't with your friends in this yet. I think another issue is we're religious. She's the wife of a pastor and has training in Youth ministry/ women's ministry herself. She was struggling hard when she was a school counselor with kids going to her to help them tell their parents they are pregnant. (She had 4 the year she was going thru IVF) It's just hard and I'd give her latitude as I didn't want to be around people when I was struggling. Baby showers are the worst because unknowing guests will ask if you have kids yet! She may be happy for you but just can't hear about it yet. Just my 2¢
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Post by jubilantsquirrel on Aug 29, 2019 17:22:51 GMT -6
Hurricane is projected more south now. We are still going to be impacted but nothing direct like they were saying yesterday. Opinions on a situation: I am still really good friends with my high school bf. Background info - she is struggling w infertility for a couple years now and started seeking treatment this summer. I feel like I have been supportive, cheering her on, asking questions, etc. She didn’t show up to my sprinkle mid July and didn’t tell me she wasn’t coming. (She did text my mom.) And I haven’t heard from her since. She’s liked my social media posts about D. I’m hurt she hasn’t even sent a text asking how we are doing. Is a text too much to ask for considering her struggle w infertility? I've never dealt with IF, but reading anecdotes from people who have, it doesn't seem uncommon for someone going through infertility to distance themselves from friends that are pregnant/just had baby. Maybe liking your posts is the only way she's able to show her excitement for you right now. I am sorry that your feelings are hurt. To me, a simple text doesn't seem like a big ask, but I don't pretend to know where other people are mentally/emotionally. I would just keep reaching out to her and letting her know you're there for her.
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Post by danib on Aug 29, 2019 17:56:55 GMT -6
When I was at the height of infertility stuff, I was in a dark place and I really struggled around pregnancy and new babies. I could be really happy for someone but it was hard not to feel bitter. And sometimes I didn't know how to act because I was afraid that bitterness would show, so it was easier to sink in on myself.. not healthier, but easier. My sister actually got pregnant while I was doing treatments and it basically crushed me. She was pregnant again when I had my miscarriage and every milestone she had had me crying myself to sleep.
I 100% get feeling hurt when your friend drops off like that. But I can also say, having been on that side, I can pretty much guarantee she isn't intending to be hurtful and probably doesn't even realize it is coming off that way.
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 29, 2019 17:59:14 GMT -6
I’m headed to meet a friend for dinner! Poke and Brussels sprouts here I come.
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Post by cookswithwine on Aug 29, 2019 18:19:08 GMT -6
Thank you for all your perspectives. I’m trying to be sensitive to her situation bc I don’t know what she’s going through.
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Post by goldenlove on Aug 29, 2019 19:27:10 GMT -6
cookswithwine I meant to respond earlier but I agree with what everyone said already. I would have days where I'd be ok and other days where just the mention of a pregnancy on TV would kill me. She might be in a bad place at the moment. Just be patient with her. I'm sure it's not intentional.
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Post by cookswithwine on Aug 30, 2019 18:03:00 GMT -6
Food Truck Friday tonight! H asked me to get beers while he stood in line for the bounce house w O. So I’m wearing D while double fisting beers! Classy!
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 30, 2019 18:49:47 GMT -6
Food Truck Friday tonight! H asked me to get beers while he stood in line for the bounce house w O. So I’m wearing D while double fisting beers! Classy! Fun!
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Post by Cheshie6 on Aug 31, 2019 15:27:23 GMT -6
So I cracked my iPhone screen yesterday! They are sending someone to fix it on Thursday 😞 I thought something was wrong with Tanner’s wound so took him to the Vet to be overly cautious. I’m worried because it’s location isn’t letting it heal quickly or easily and he’ll be kenneled in 2 weeks.
How do moms with unusual work/life hours do potty training? I feel like I can’t be consistent but then he pulls down his pants and his diaper and went into the bathroom without me. He didn’t do anything but this is a sign he’s ready to learn right? Maybe?
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Post by danib on Aug 31, 2019 15:59:05 GMT -6
Cheshie6 just keep working on it without pushing too hard. When you're home try to have him in underwear as much as possible and encourage bathroom use. And when you go anywhere, use a diaper/pull-up. Treat it like back-up, ask him to try the toilet before leaving each place, etc. It might take a little longer than if you were able to devote 100% focus for a few days, but just keeping at it reinforces the concept.
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Post by Cheshie6 on Aug 31, 2019 17:06:44 GMT -6
danib, Honestly, I’m wondering if he’s ready. He still doesn’t mind being wet!?!
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Post by goldenlove on Aug 31, 2019 17:25:28 GMT -6
Food Truck Friday tonight! H asked me to get beers while he stood in line for the bounce house w O. So I’m wearing D while double fisting beers! Classy! #goals
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