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Post by huskermom98 on Jan 29, 2022 3:47:11 GMT
I would be doing pretty good, but its been a crappy week and a half for for my 16yo so that's affecting me (my mood, my mental state, what's going on in my future. In the last week and a half he has had a school trip over spring break to Germany/Austria/Switzerland canceled, a football coach resign, and found out his school will not be fielding a varsity football team next fall...his senior year.
The trip did get rescheduled for June, but that's the middle of his baseball season (and he would miss almost 2 weeks). He hasn't decided yet what to do about that. He was ok with his football coach resigning, but not happy about the no varsity team (due to low participation numbers). He will still have a chance to play football, but it would be with a different school within the district. We don't know yet what school, but of the obvious two possibilities (due to location) he initially said he would play for one but not the other--unfortunately the "other" is more likely because they already join together for other sports (but the preferred team doesn't have their own stadium like we do, so that would be am incentive for that combo). It all affects me too because I'm in charge of the weekly football team meals during the season. With no varsity team I need to find a freshman or sophomore parent to take over next fall...and take all of the supplies off my hands!
At least I finally was able to make it to a yoga class this morning--that really helped me mentally & physically!
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Post by leannec on Jan 29, 2022 3:50:34 GMT
Today was a good day for me for a change ... I work a stressful teaching job and I'm in the middle of renovating my entire house  Work was better today ... the students were on laptops so that kept a lid on things  I had a gorgeous new sink and faucet installed into my kitchen yesterday so I can now actually kind of use my kitchen again ... that makes me happy since I haven't been able to cook for more than two weeks  Tonight I ordered pizza and I'm watching The Food Network - my fav!  |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jan 29, 2022 4:03:25 GMT
Dinner rocked and we both enjoyed it. Oddly enough there was chocolate mousse for dessert. It was a great day!
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Jan 29, 2022 4:23:33 GMT
In general today was okay.
I'm overtired and need sleep. Carrying a full plate while dragging my baggage along. This too, shall pass.
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. I'm tough, and will get through this current phase of life.
Thankful for some of the other posts on here this board, as well as those people in my daily life, that remind me to take care of me, even when "life happens".
Looking forward to my next day off, so I can sleep in, stay in my pajamas all day, and take care of me.
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Post by psoccer on Jan 29, 2022 4:26:21 GMT
I had parent teacher student conferences today for 5th graders. I had two parents email me thanking me for giving them time and one thanked me for hearing her. I had one parent high five her daughter and another dad kiss his son on the head and hug him because they have been doing an amazing job.
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paigepea
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Post by paigepea on Jan 29, 2022 6:55:36 GMT
Today was a good day. My dog ate a grape and didn’t die. My girls both had a good day at school, I had a relaxing visit with a friend, I made dinner that everyone enjoyed, and we had a nice visit with grandparents (masks on and air filters on) for dessert.
My issues are usually related to social anxiety and anxiety over my kids being happy, both socially and academically. I had a few things bother me today but generally it was good. I hate when I have social anxiety issues or issues with my kids bothering me. It disrupts my sleep, eating, exercising and general happiness.
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Post by lesserknownpea on Jan 29, 2022 9:41:50 GMT
I also enjoyed the PNW sunshine. Or at least I did until they dilated my eyes at the dr, ( cataract check ). Then that sun felt like my skull was being split open.
But after a rest, I got to come downstairs and enjoy three of my kids and 6 of my grandchildren for the evening.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 29, 2022 12:29:27 GMT
I had a rough night Wednesday night. My youngest confirmed her apartment 6 hours away from me. I had an ugly cry over a bottle of wine. But now I have accepted that she's doing well mentally and this move is going to be a great new start for her. Rationally I know this. I am eager to see what she does with her life now. I am eager to see her finally living as woman. I am glad she will have someone to love her. I am glad she will forge an LGBTQ support system. I know she needs this move. She's excited and I'm going to be excited for her.
I went to bed early last night and had a good sleep. I'm up this morning (morning is my favorite time) and I'm having my coffee and sitting with my cats and reading the Buddha's words. I am content.
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Post by smasonnc on Jan 29, 2022 12:30:53 GMT
Life is wonderful. I FaceTimed with my daughter-in-law and grandsons. Our family is so lucky to have her and my grandsons are so sweet. We went with friends down to Palm Beach for a lecture and dinner. It was fun window shopping, but I'm glad I live in my sleepy little town instead of down there. We have beaches and palm trees but without the traffic and craziness. I got some new watercolor paper and it was fun splashing around in my "studio" for a bit. DH and I marvel every day about how great our lives are.
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Post by lesserknownpea on Jan 29, 2022 12:59:05 GMT
Life is wonderful. I FaceTimed with my daughter-in-law and grandsons. Our family is so lucky to have her and my grandsons are so sweet. We went with friends down to Palm Beach for a lecture and dinner. It was fun window shopping, but I'm glad I live in my sleepy little town instead of down there. We have beaches and palm trees but without the traffic and craziness. I got some new watercolor paper and it was fun splashing around in my "studio" for a bit. DH and I marvel every day about how great our lives are. What type and brand of paper? |
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Post by hannahruth on Jan 29, 2022 13:01:13 GMT
Today I’m feeling good - spent most of it with our DD and SIL together with our three grandies.
a day with our little family is always a good day and as exhausting as it can be occasionally I love every moment of it 🥰
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Post by peasapie on Jan 29, 2022 13:43:08 GMT
I’ve been watching the blizzard out my bedroom window and feeling sympathy for the little birds taking shelter in the window feeder.
I’m planning to catch up on my 365-day embroidery and finish Ozark season 3 so I can get on to the final season.
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Post by KelleeM on Jan 29, 2022 13:57:15 GMT
I’m genuinely happy for all of you who are in a good place in your lives.
Mine is chaotic. I have two adult children with mental health issues and my 6 year old granddaughter living with me in the home that was supposed to be for me and my husband. His death, in October of 2019, began the huge tailspin and it just doesn’t ever get better for more than a day or two. I crave peace and solitude.
Edited to add: I recently got a promotion at work and received a significant raise which makes me much happier with my job.
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Post by gillyp on Jan 29, 2022 14:02:55 GMT
It's been a rough few months. My German Shepherd has degenerative mylopathy and can no longer use her back legs. She has a lot of accidents and we have a special harness to lift her. It's all so hard, but she has started whining around late afternoon until 11:00pm or later. It's just very sad and stressful. I take care of her all day, so get nothing done around the house. The whining is very hard as there is nothing we do that makes it better. She is only 9 yrs. old and is such a good dog. We’ve been there with a GSD.  I found his sling and protective boots in the garage the other day. It’s so hard, I am sorry. |
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Post by mikklynn on Jan 29, 2022 14:05:53 GMT
I’ve had a tough week. The only train line that runs through the centre of Australia and carries the freight between the eastern and west states is not operating due to flooding in South Australia. The line is severely damaged and is estimated to take 3 weeks to repair. I work in supply chain and use that train line every day. There are not enough trucks to switch everything to road transport so my work life if a nightmare at the moment. Things on the home front have also been difficult this week. DH had his first checkup with the oncologist since radiation and we didn’t get the news we were hoping for. His level hasn’t dropped so he still has cancer somewhere we just don’t know where at the moment. He’s now got to let is spread until it’s big enough to see on a PET scan. There’s always people worse off so we’ll be fine. It’s just crap this week. I'm so sorry about your DH. I really think waiting is the worst. I hope things go well for him. |
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Post by kitkath on Jan 29, 2022 14:07:21 GMT
I’m very content, sitting with a cat on my lap and no plans other than to shovel the sidewalks later. We had a dinner party on Thursday so my house is clean and the laundry is done. I have a 5 day trip planned for March and another for April. I just need to get through February, but I don’t mind hibernating.
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Post by mikklynn on Jan 29, 2022 14:16:55 GMT
This has been a crap week. DH is back in the ICU since Tuesday with low BP. They can't figure out why, but it's probably somehow related to his advanced cancer. On a lighter note, I really think the nurses are enjoying him, as he is easy going and only one of two patients in the unit not intubated. They can hold a conversation with him.
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Post by stormsts on Jan 29, 2022 14:17:54 GMT
I'll admit, it's been a rough week. Actually, a very rough month. I am drained, mentally, physically and emotionally. Yesterday, was DH birthday and I did not make it home from work until 8:30 last night. But today is a new day (even if I am working) and I am determined to make it a great day!
I am happy for those of you that had a fabulous day yesterday and hugs to those of you that need it!
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Post by ddly on Jan 29, 2022 14:20:07 GMT
Outside of work, life is great! At work, it’s a struggle. I’m a special education teacher, so we know work is tough right now. We are short staffed already but a new this year sped teacher walked out on us. No notice, no nothing. It’s a much longer story and we’ll be better off, but it hit hard. We’re a small department/school so the loss of one is a big deal. The remainder of the department rocks, as does our principal, so we’ll be ok but the way it was done was not good. I think I’m finally no longer angry and I took yesterday off (already scheduled) so I think I’m over it.
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lesley
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Post by lesley on Jan 29, 2022 14:32:35 GMT
We are experiencing incredibly strong winds at the moment and I kept waking up during the night, worried about my garden building. When it eventually got light around 08.00 I was so relieved to see it was ok. I went back to bed, but my neighbour phoned about half an hour later to say that the roof of my building was lying in his garden. 😱 It had been ripped right off by a strong gust. So I had to wake up DS and we had to bring all of the furniture etc into my very small house, as by this time the rain was also really heavy. Thankfully, I got DS to go out last night and switch off the power supply. I’ve submitted my insurance claim, and now just need to wait.
I’ve been feeling really low and fed up this week anyway. Just crying a lot and feeling stressed and sad. Today's damage has not helped. ☹️
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Post by maryland on Jan 29, 2022 15:43:28 GMT
It's been a rough few months. My German Shepherd has degenerative mylopathy and can no longer use her back legs. She has a lot of accidents and we have a special harness to lift her. It's all so hard, but she has started whining around late afternoon until 11:00pm or later. It's just very sad and stressful. I take care of her all day, so get nothing done around the house. The whining is very hard as there is nothing we do that makes it better. She is only 9 yrs. old and is such a good dog. Oh my, that’s got to be hard on all of you, I’m so sorry. Is she in pain? Thanks for asking. The only thing that is good is that this is not supposed to be painful. But the disease makes them more prone to UTIs, and other issues, so we are always on the lookout for both. She does underwater treadmill and laser therapy once a week (although we just stopped underwater treadmill as it was just too much). She was diagnosed in Sept. and we were told they live 55 days without treatment. The laser is supposed to give them 18-36 months more. She also knuckles her feet so gets really bad sores. We now put socks and boots and bags on her back feet each time we take her out to protect her feet and it is very time consuming, but really helps! |
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Post by maryland on Jan 29, 2022 16:18:50 GMT
It's been a rough few months. My German Shepherd has degenerative mylopathy and can no longer use her back legs. She has a lot of accidents and we have a special harness to lift her. It's all so hard, but she has started whining around late afternoon until 11:00pm or later. It's just very sad and stressful. I take care of her all day, so get nothing done around the house. The whining is very hard as there is nothing we do that makes it better. She is only 9 yrs. old and is such a good dog. I really really feel for you. Our lab had luxating patillas - basically the grooves in her knees wasn't deep enough for the ligament to hold in place, so it kept popping out. This started when she was 6 months old and after 5 surgeries before she was 1, we finally decided enough. We just couldn't keep affording surgeries (we had just been married ourselves) and we didn't feel it was fair to her either. We brought her home and helped her enjoy the life she had left. Which was about 11 more years! BUT we always took her out using a sling to help lift and control her back legs. It was exhausting and we felt so guilty that she never went on walks or played ball, but oh she loved being with us, and was a happy pup who just lived a different way.  Hugs to you all. That's amazing that she lived so long with her knee problems. She was lucky to have a family that was able to care for her so much! Sadie's therapies, vet bills, medication and all the carpet pet protectors, etc. have really added up. So I completely understand the expense and exhaustion.
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Post by gar on Jan 29, 2022 16:50:19 GMT
lesley - what a pain! I tagged you in another thread asking how badly the storm was affecting you, before I'd read here. That won't have helped your mood at all I'm sure ((hugs)) craftykitten - lovey to hear that you're feeling well and optimistic  I'm having a lazy Saturday afternoon which is very enjoyable...just had a cuppa and a couple of biscuits This isn't specific to today but...did I tell you guys about my third grandchild? I don't think I did because of how it all happened...2 days after my younger DD had her first baby, a little girl, my elder DD had her (2nd) little boy 11 weeks early  Her other son was 8 weeks early but she'd been having extra monitoring this time and been assured that everything was progressing as normal. Anyway...Alfie had his own ideas and arrived at 29 weeks weighing 3 pounds 3oz. There were a few hiccups along the way but after 5 weeks he came home and is now 8 weeks old and weighs 6 pounds. Thankfully he seems healthy - eyes and ears functioning, kidneys, lungs etc all good. There could still be issues with his eyesight or other things but he's alert and has learned how to suck well although he still has some tube feeds because sucking wears him out 
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Jan 29, 2022 16:56:31 GMT
Not retired but…lounging and leisurely!
I just had a facial, haircuts for the rest of the family, got an excellent coffee, Sun is shining it’s 8 degrees (when we all left this morning it was -7) hubby is now out helping a friend, quiet house today everyone doing their own thing, gave the dog a good massage, laid on the floor with him while he napped after, and I just made an iced coffee and am headed to my art studio to organize and play the rest of the day!
When hubby gets home, we’ll go back out, pick up from target, go to tractor supply and then grab dinner.
A nice slow weekend!
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Jan 29, 2022 16:57:20 GMT
It's been a rough few months. My German Shepherd has degenerative mylopathy and can no longer use her back legs. She has a lot of accidents and we have a special harness to lift her. It's all so hard, but she has started whining around late afternoon until 11:00pm or later. It's just very sad and stressful. I take care of her all day, so get nothing done around the house. The whining is very hard as there is nothing we do that makes it better. She is only 9 yrs. old and is such a good dog. Have you tried massage for your dog? Or a heating pad under a blanket he lays on? Or warm baths? |
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Post by maryannscraps on Jan 29, 2022 16:57:43 GMT
Oh Gar - He’s adorable! I’m so happy he’s doing well. ❤️❤️❤️
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Post by maryland on Jan 29, 2022 17:05:09 GMT
It's been a rough few months. My German Shepherd has degenerative mylopathy and can no longer use her back legs. She has a lot of accidents and we have a special harness to lift her. It's all so hard, but she has started whining around late afternoon until 11:00pm or later. It's just very sad and stressful. I take care of her all day, so get nothing done around the house. The whining is very hard as there is nothing we do that makes it better. She is only 9 yrs. old and is such a good dog. Have you tried massage for your dog? Or a heating pad under a blanket he lays on? Or warm baths? My DM facebook group says dogs with DM can't control their body temp very well and often pant because they are too warm. That they like a fan on them. But that doesn't always work, so it can't hurt to try the heating pad and see if that helps. Thanks for the idea!
She doesn't like baths but needs them because she smells so bad (bladder leaks). We have stairs and I can't get her up the stairs without lots of help. My 22 yr. old is coming over today to help us give her a bath.
I tried a massage a few months ago as our dog PT recommended it but she wasn't a fan. I should try again. Thanks! She has lost most of the muscle in her back legs as she hasn't been able to use her left leg since Oct. and her right leg since Dec.
Thanks for your suggestions! I appreciate them and often forget other options as I keep busy with her day to day care.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Jan 29, 2022 17:06:00 GMT
I’m genuinely happy for all of you who are in a good place in your lives. Mine is chaotic. I have two adult children with mental health issues and my 6 year old granddaughter living with me in the home that was supposed to be for me and my husband. His death, in October of 2019, began the huge tailspin and it just doesn’t ever get better for more than a day or two. I crave peace and solitude. Edited to add: I recently got a promotion at work and received a significant raise which makes me much happier with my job. Try not to look at each “great, sunshine and rainbows” post as others always being in a good place… I tend to post my feelings in the moment in which I open the thread. For example, yesterday, we got not great news (but no life/death, more annoying) on a medical issue for hubby. The day before, I hated my boss for making me feel “less than” and feeling like a failure. Try capturing the sweet, positive moments in time when you can. |
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Post by jemmls4 on Jan 29, 2022 17:07:54 GMT
On day 12 of a horrible cold. I’ve been tested and it’s not COVID. Then husband got it and well, let’s just say that commercial about man-cold ? That company must have been peeking into my windows and got the idea from my husband. So he’s wallowing, sleeping or soaking in hot tub as soon as he comes home and then goes to sleep. That leaves me to work all day (from home), take care of dogs, cook, clean, do laundry, pay bills, and take care of him. Cause, you know, his cold is so much more worse than mine. And I’m the one that is immuno-compromised.  |
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Post by maryannscraps on Jan 29, 2022 17:11:01 GMT
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I found his sling and protective boots in the garage the other day. 
Hugs to you all.
