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Post by lahdeedah on May 19, 2021 7:35:40 GMT -6
Good morning my people.
Just want to challenge everyone to take an intentional walk outside today without distractions (phone), weather permitting. It doesn’t have to be a long walk. M2 likes to take a walk around the block in the evenings when we can. It is probably a 10 minute walk, but I always feel better even if I didn’t feel bad to begin with.
I was listening to a morning show where they were talking mental health wellness and one of the daily challenges was to do this. He said it gives your body something to do while your mind thinks/plans/sorts through whatever you need to. Since we were talking about physical wellness yesterday, I thought about this today. It’s supposed to rain later, so I think I’ll take my walk around the block in a few.
Happy walking!
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Post by lahdeedah on May 19, 2021 7:35:58 GMT -6
Other than that... what’s up today?
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Post by jewels on May 19, 2021 7:44:18 GMT -6
I love that idea lahdeedah. S always fights me on doing things like a walk around the block. But B loves it. Maybe I will try to incorporate that into our evenings. |
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Post by mwhip on May 19, 2021 8:04:34 GMT -6
If it isnt raining, I will make evie go for a walk with me tonight!
H left this morning for St Louis to get his new work truck. He should be home Friday so I need to binge watch as much of the Handmaids Tale as I can tonight and tomorrow!
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Post by klong11 on May 19, 2021 8:07:36 GMT -6
Dealt with an angry child this morning who didn't want to get ready for school. After so many warnings, I took her tablet away for the day.
I started having pains in my hand yesterday and last night it woke me up quite a bit. This morning I can't really use my thumb. It's that damn de Quervain's shit or something else, idk. Either way I have my brace on in hopes that it will help. So far, it isn't. If it doesn't go away after a few days I'll make an appointment for a cortisone shot.
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Post by vino on May 19, 2021 8:13:57 GMT -6
We'll be walking! We head out at about 6.30pm for a quick 20 min walk around the neighbourhood or duck pond, bike ride or scooter ride every night. On the nights that it's raining or ahem ::snowing:: (thanks mother nature) we play a card game.
It's a great way to end the night and satisfies B's need for 'family time', you know since being together for 15 months isnt quite enough....
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Post by vino on May 19, 2021 8:14:51 GMT -6
I was a little grumpy at J this morning and she responded by tilting her head and saying 'Oh, you didn't sleep well Mama?'
Touché kid, touché.
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Post by tgrimes on May 19, 2021 8:18:55 GMT -6
I was a little grumpy at J this morning and she responded by tilting her head and saying 'Oh, you didn't sleep well Mama?' Touché kid, touché. Hahahaha! |
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Post by lahdeedah on May 19, 2021 8:43:43 GMT -6
I was a little grumpy at J this morning and she responded by tilting her head and saying 'Oh, you didn't sleep well Mama?' Touché kid, touché. 😆 |
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Post by lahdeedah on May 19, 2021 9:11:17 GMT -6
klong11 Sorry for the rough morning with C and your hand. Hope the pain goes away soon.
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Post by nam2013 on May 19, 2021 9:48:25 GMT -6
@lahdeehdah Yes! I try to do that often, doesn’t get done every day, but it does make me feel so much better  . |
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Post by lahdeedah on May 19, 2021 9:48:42 GMT -6
I’m running errands and stopped for a smoothie at a local place. After ordering, I just sat down on one of their chairs... that was filled with water. 🤦🏽♀️🥴I was headed to Costco after this, but I guess I’m going home to change into dry pants cuz my butt is soaked. Lol
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Post by inthekitty on May 19, 2021 9:57:14 GMT -6
I love that idea lahdeedah. We used to walk a 2 mile loop in our neighborhood every night, rain or shine. Now I'm the only one who ensures I get a walk or bike ride in. |
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Post by inthekitty on May 19, 2021 10:02:24 GMT -6
Cass update: Her symptoms were entirely absent for about 3-4 days and we thought we were in the clear and she was fine. Then she started intermittently complaining about her ankle. Yesterday it was really bad. We have an appt pending for next week but knew with how she was doing she wouldn't make it that long without something to help with pain/mobility in the interim. MH took her to Urgent Care last night. She broke her ankle. We have no clue how or when. Of course we figured it was related to everything earlier this month. I've never been happier to hear my kid broke a bone. I'll take a couple weeks to heal over a chronic issue.  free image hosting |
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Post by nam2013 on May 19, 2021 10:04:58 GMT -6
I just had an outdoor play date with Dd, her first in ten months. We got the girls some icecream and after a while the girls thought it would be a good idea to try each other’s... it’s one of those situations where you see it happening, know it’s not a smart thing, but are three seconds to late to intervene. Of course dd’s friend got a runny nose like two minutes after. I hate coming out of my bubble. Stuff like this probably happens at school too, but since I don’t see it happening there it feels different (aka I can do it ostrich style and just put my head in the sand). The kids are so elated though, that they are allowed outside play dates. A lot of parents are a lot more relaxed than we are, and I’ve felt so bad withholding them. Ugh.
In other news, dd2 is officially half a year today! I cannot believe it.
Poof
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Post by nam2013 on May 19, 2021 10:06:17 GMT -6
inthekitty oh my goodness poor thing! That must have hurt so bad! Glad you’ve got a cause though!
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Post by vino on May 19, 2021 10:29:59 GMT -6
YAY for a broken ankle inthekitty! I'm so glad that overall she is feeling better. |
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Post by trtlcrzy on May 19, 2021 10:31:28 GMT -6
Morning. After I dropped S off I ran to a bunch of places to pick things out, like doors and trim, for the basement. I’m ready to get this ball rolling. It can be kind of overwhelming though, for sure. inthekitty oh man, I hope it heals quickly. nam2013 no way she’s 6 months already! She’s a cutie |
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Post by wedding on May 19, 2021 10:38:21 GMT -6
Ugh klong11. I hope your hand gets better! inthekitty poor girl but I’m glad it wasn’t the mystery virus. Adorable nam2013 |
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Post by wedding on May 19, 2021 10:40:29 GMT -6
I walk with my neighbor most weekdays and my mood is so much better when I do. I also hiked C to school today and will do so for the rest of the school year, weather permitting. It was a nice start to the day for both of us.
Right now I’m sitting outside at a restaurant waiting for my late friends to arrive. It’s beautiful out so I don’t mind a ton.
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Post by mwhip on May 19, 2021 11:31:04 GMT -6
Thats crazy inthekitty! I hope she heals quickly! Any ideas how she broke it? |
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Post by inthekitty on May 19, 2021 11:47:29 GMT -6
Thats crazy inthekitty ! I hope she heals quickly! Any ideas how she broke it? Isn't it? Kid can't catch a break. *ba dum tiss* Not sure. For several days in a row the girls were playing on a splash pad, sliding around because it was all the way in the 70s and for PNW kids that might as well be 100 degrees. I'm guessing it was then but not really sure. There was never a point where there are a big "ouch" moment. We felt like parents of the year. M is super jealous and totally wants to try out the "chrunches." Kids, man. |
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Post by lahdeedah on May 19, 2021 11:52:58 GMT -6
I’m sorry she broke her ankle, but also yay to just a broken ankle and not viral pain. inthekittynam2013 Sweet girl! Glad your oldest girl got some much needed friend time. |
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Post by tgrimes on May 19, 2021 12:44:03 GMT -6
inthekitty I’m glad it’s just a broken ankle and not something with that virus again!
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Post by tgrimes on May 19, 2021 12:46:19 GMT -6
We’re meandering about today. Went the the ferry building but most of the shops were closed. We drove down Lombard street and hit up the palace of fine arts. So pretty. We’ll be eating dum sum for lunch and then meeting my friend for drinks.
Yesterday we did 29,000 steps. Crazy. Also crazy that I didn’t realize my phone tracked that.
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Post by wineallthetime on May 19, 2021 13:54:56 GMT -6
Oh my gosh, inthekitty! She can't catch a break, but I'm glad it's unrelated to all the other shit. nam2013, so adorable! |
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Post by peachsmama on May 19, 2021 17:05:05 GMT -6
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Post by klong11 on May 19, 2021 17:06:45 GMT -6
Ended up going to the Dr. He didn't think it was the dQ. X-rays were clear. Since I've been having so many joint issues he went ahead and did labs to test the rheumatoid factor and other things. Said it's best to test when there is a flare up present. He prescribed an anti-inflammatory that I'll start taking tonight.
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Post by klong11 on May 19, 2021 17:08:19 GMT -6
nam2013 you make such cute kids!! inthekitty sry C broke her ankle. She looks pretty adept on the crutches already though! 🦊
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Post by trtlcrzy on May 19, 2021 17:37:56 GMT -6
Ended up going to the Dr. He didn't think it was the dQ. X-rays were clear. Since I've been having so many joint issues he went ahead and did labs to test the rheumatoid factor and other things. Said it's best to test when there is a flare up present. He prescribed an anti-inflammatory that I'll start taking tonight. I hope it’s not arthritis, that would suck. I hope the meds help. |
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