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@shanagirl I am glad to hear from you as well. We are in line for more rain after a thunderstorm, really want to see winds change direction here. The intense heat has abated but still have the yucky smoke. Decided if it continues to be an issue, will go back to mask wearing like back in the COVID years, still have containers full of masks.
I was getting supper ready and all of a sudden got a stomach pain shoot through me, felt like I was going to vomit. Not sure if is a stomach bug. Took some zofran, 8mg. Nothing happened since, did eat an english muffin with butter. Seems OK now, who knows what triggered it so not over worrying. I do remember having a stomach ache last night, still have a bit of an ache now. Nothing too bad and no fever. Bland foods til I feel better.
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Saying hello to all the sweet ladies here. That wish for cooler weather came with the storm and then forgot to stay cool. Our feels like temp. today was 109, real temp. 98. I just can't go outside. When it's this hot I become weak and confused. DH puts an ice pack on my neck to help and I sit under the ceiling fan. We have the a.c. at 73 and the unit has to keep running. We have cancelled all plans and any spontaneous plans to go out and about. My legs are weak from both MS and the fracture (stable or so they say) in Lumbar area. I understand how you all feel wherever you are located nature is really messing with us.
I now have 5 types of water feeders out front. I forgot the rabbits can't climb like those crazy squirrels. I remedied this with a bowl of water just on the edge of the wooded lot next door. I also put sunflower seeds in a bowl, again at the lot line. They don't enjoy this heat, either. 4 old crows came to the partioned water bowl. They surprised me having shown courtesy to each other whilst drinking. We keep a hose handy. Heavy storm arrived tonight, so my water bill gets a break. Not a good forecast is expected tomorrow when it's 80 degrees at almost 11 p.m. tonight.
The Phillies played today and won. The league moved up the game again due to weather conditions. The other day it was due to the smoke, which the announcer mentioned became heavier as day leads to night. I'm shocked we are experiencing some, albeit minor, hazy conditions. This too shall pass.
In pockets for all your needs and best wishes that meds are knocking the daylights out of the enemy.
Irishlove
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@irishlove We are not hot right now and it is cool but no way to enjoy since air quality is still poor from wildfires. I know there are some in US but most smoke coming from Northern Ontario. We have crews, water bombers and others working their way out there but problem is, the forest up there is super dense and not all of it even has roads and we are dealing a province which is 55% bigger than Texas. I hope that winds move away from the north, not sure if east, west would be as effective as south. Other than that, a good dumping of rain in the North may be of help in addition to all we are doing.
Got some sort of stomach bug, finally started throwing up. The stomach pain itself is minor, cannot say I am enjoying it but take antinausea is just stalling what needs to happen which is throwing up. If I have a bug of some sort, get rid of it that way. Got a bucket out here in living room, clearing out every few minutes. Asked DB if he can get me some gingerale later on. Doing best not to cry about this, figure I just need to get rid of whatever it is.
Laundry, floors etc will be forthcoming as well.
I do hope all have a good day, in pockets for all as well.
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@mara51506 Ugh sorry you're dealing with a stomach bug, fingers crossed it's a 24 hr bug. Hope the ginger ale helps you feel a bit better. Yes those fires are a huge task to handle and I hope it clears this week, our air quality is much better here today. Feel better❤️
@shanagirl It's great to see ya, glad to hear you're doing ok.😊
@threetree Great news, may Xeloda continue to keep things under control🤞
@irishlove Stay cool they heat has been brutal this summer. Go Phil's, we really enjoyed watching the homerun derby and the All Star game and festivities. I thought they did a fabulous job representing Philly!
Thinking of many and hoping your struggles are minimal today💕
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DB brought SIL over to drop off gingerale and she brought cleaner and some Pepto bismol tablets. Have not vomited since this morning but cramps are still a feature. Going to try have an english muffin, just butter, take usual digestive enzyme and a loperimide since it slows down digestion. Have not had the BIG D thankfully. If all goes well, will eat more normal tomorrow though keeping small amounts of anything I have. Not willing to take anymore zofran, I feel worse after it is taken being so drowsy.
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Hi Girls. Happy Sunday🥰Just checking in here today to see how everyone is doing. I’ve been hybernating all week becaouse here at the Jersey shore the air is thick with smoke and bad smell from the wildfires in Canada blowing in. I’t’s been way too hot in th “feels like” 106 & higher.The air conditioning is fine for me right now now. I don’t have any desirei to be out & about in my yard or in the garden. especially after the pneumonia recovering.
@irishlove I wanted to get out and put some water and seed for the birdies in this heat and smoke air, but decideded not too. You are so good how you worry about the critters in your area. I hope you are feeling well. I am just so tired all the time., can’t wait for that cooler air so I can go outside and sit on the front porch or take a small walk with the dogs…Poor Oliver it’s been a tough month for him with all the fireworks and recent thunder storms. I have anti anxiety pills from he vet for him but a few times I didn’t medicate him in time. So he just sits next to me shivering in fear and panting. My son gave him his Trazodone and Gabapentin pills from the Vet tonight at dinnertime in case all the fireworks go off again tonight. Lot’s of kids in the neighborhood firing them off along with the Seaside Heights boardwalk fireworks across the Barnegat bay here.
@mara51506 I do hope you are feeling better this evening with that stomach bug., not fun. I’m glad DB & SIL came by for you.🩵
@cookie54 , Hey there Jersey🥰Thinking of you. Stay safe and stainside while the wildfire smoke particles are floating airborne everywhere. I’ve been thinking of you.
@threetree I’me hoping today sis a good day for you.🌷
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I am still getting sick, not a whole lot though. Cramps are still on the mild side but between my tummy troubles is hunger hanging on too believe it or not. Will make a plain buttered english muffin, cannot see being able to eat it dry. I am also going to take both loperimide and a couple 4mg ondansetron with a digestive enzyme. I did not run into trouble this time so took couple more ondansetron and will head off to bed.
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Well, lost my whole post. Let's do this again. Hi everyone. Hope the heat is letting up and the smoke, too. I'm with Shanagirl, staying inside. I think it's been 10 days and I'm fine with that. Have to go out tomorrow for blood test. Not fine with that. Mara, I sure hope you 'have turned the corner on your illness. Both DH and I have the crud, nausea and coughing hard, but I feel better. He does not, so I am pushing him to go to Urgent Care tomorrow. His cough is awfully concerning.
I lost this post three times now, don't know why, so I'm going to keep it short. In pockets for all your needs.
Irishlove
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@irishlove Gradually improving. Eating as normal today, really tired of either no food or bland food. Just using smaller amounts of each ingredient to add to a meal. Hoping not to take more zofran but will if need be. I do hope your DH improves soon.
I am finishing up laundry that sat around from yesterday, only spin cycle left. Once done with that, cat left a present for me to take care of. Was right before bed so put towels over and went to bed, once washer emptied can gather up the towels and toss into the washer. I think at times, Tiggers stomach does better with wet food. I use a fork to mash it down, pate is the only kind he likes. Ava is flexible, she will eat the bits in gravy and eat it all, when he was given that he licked the gravy and left the bits.
I am planning to have rice, beans, lentils and beefless ground with a small handful of shredded cheese. No chopping, just mashing the black beans first, put all ingredients in bowl and microwave it. the 1/6th little measure I use is more than enough. Later I can see a burrito in my future. Post if good or super different. Staying away from fast food, not convinced one of thos Mcdonald's meals I had couple days ago did not agree with me.
EDIT My first meal turned out to contain beans and lentils, 1/3 cup each and I had a burrito as the main part of the meal. Used a small amount of ranch and small amount of caesar dressings and cheddar seasoning with some manwich seasoning. Had a granola bar, the peanut butter variety. No issues with my belly, if anything the cramping pain went away which is good.
I do hope all have a good day. If anyone here is in Northern Ontario or still getting smoke, wear masks when out and stay safe. Same routine as COVID. For us in Ontario, Australia and New Zealand are going to help with the fires and we appreciate it. I also see hundreds of fires in the states, again hope everyone is safe from fire and the inevitable smoke. I am in everyone's pockets.
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@mara51506 Glad to hear it sounds like you turned the corner with the vomiting . Wishing you a quiet day❌⭕️
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@mara51506 Sorry yo are still feeling like crap and nauseous and cramps. I had that about two weeks ago. It also made me feel very weak and achy in my joints and no strength. I thought i was coming down with something but all it was had been the nausea, cramps and extremely weak and sleepy. My DH said i was still suffering the after effects of the Pneumonia and lingering cough . But I had also gone for my Fasoldex and Xgeva shots. So maybe just everything together was causing this.But all I could eat was Chicken broth and and Minute rice in it. And the warm “College Inn” canned or boxed broth was very soothing and comforting and I added some left over Minute Rice and it was substantial enough to take any hunger away. But I did sleep a lot too. I just don’t know why I have been so tired and sleepy these weeks since getting out of the Hospital Pneumonia thing. I’ve also been actually feeling depressed lately too because I want to do more but not energetic nor motivated. The stairs exhaust me. But I’m up and down several times a day.I feel so guilty because my Sweet husband is doing everything. He’s out now food shopping.🛒. I,’m going to make a quick easy chicken dish for dinner after he gets home. It’s a great recipe I got on Facebook..
@irishlove Good idea to stay inside. I’m fine with that myself too. The only time we went out was last weekend which was an ordeal for me with the way I was feeling but it was something we had to do. DH’s Aunt passed away and we are very close to her family….cousins and children grown and we wanted to be there because his Aunt was like a mother to us both over the years. It was the trip up to North Jersey for the funeral n& the heat and the walking took a toll on me that weekend so we just rested the next few days…it’s been so dry with this heat wave and perfect fire weather for forest areas, spreading quickly… not good… Well DH just got home so I’ll say good night to you all now. Stay rested and feel better. Take care🌷🩵
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@mara51506 So sorry you are not well. I'm praying you feel better soon so you can get back up to your normal activities. Praying no one else on this site gets ill with this latest germ.
@shanagirl I remember when I had pneumonitis. Sorry to say it took a couple of months before I felt like I was totally recovered. I spent five days in the hospital first. It was Christmas and just before we moved from CA to CO and I felt so hopeless watching everyone else pack up and then unpack our things for the move. My sweet husband has to do most things right now because of my broken leg although I can stand and do some things for a short time as long as I remember not to put weight on my leg. I am thankful the housekeeper comes today which helps with the heavy cleaning although I am unable to prep the house for her. It makes us put away some things that end up nesting on the counters instead of being put away… I have chemo tomorrow which hopefully won't be too complicated. I know you have been going through a lot of medical procedures, etc., and that alone wears you out.
@irishlove How are you and your DH feeling? Is his cough improving? I rarely leave the house except for medical appointments, and even order my groceries delivered now. Such a sad life! We have some smoke here in CO but it is not near what you are experiencing. I have an air purifier and humidifier going near where I sit all day. It is very dry in CO. The humidifier has helped my chronic cough so that is an unintentional benefit! Of course, I cough again once I go outside.
I need to try to fix some lunch before the housekeeper comes. Maybe just an egg sandwich and some raw cauliflower.
Stay safe. Blessings…
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I am feeling better. Ate normally yesterday and no real issues. Back to beans, lentils and rice with whatever else I add to it.
Thinking of picking up some new yogurt, I forgot about what I had and it is 2 months old. Not really willing to take a chance what I have. It does not smell bad but still, need to be cautious.
EDIT put in an order, getting 8 wee yogurts, good protein in each, more cheese and burritos and a 3 pack of the crest 3D toothpaste. I like it as a first brush then use some of my colgate sensitivity pro. Crest is better at stain removal but can leave me sensitive. Doubling up gives the best of whitening and avoiding tooth sensitivity. More than I like to spend but will not likely need to shop rest of this week or the next. Did not get any duplicates save for the cheese and burritos.
Planning an easy breakfast meal, mix of beans and lentils together along with one of my thousands of burritos. May also throw in some diced peppers and diced hashbrowns, I will have to see. post as usual if good or change mind.
EDIT Meal one, took a frozen lasagna and put on top of beans, diced hashbrowns and frozen peppers. Heated 7 mins since microwave is low watt to make sure everything gets done, once out, just use some queso, mayo and sour cream. Small amounts of each, still watching fats. Probably season with more cheddar popcorn seasoning, don't just need to use with popcorn. I truthfully did not enjoy all the extra crap I added. No more of the frozen pastas and no more black beans. Lentils only, can use those with meat pies or eggs I make on the mini griddle since they are easy, Lentils and rice with the occasional chia seed addition. Hashbrowns are find, will be donating my beans and other stuff that I do not like. No longer buying the beans.
Laundry is on the go as well, almost out of the cloths I use and I have a lot of them. Floors have also been addressed in bits and pieces as well thanks to couple of spills that I accidentally did. I really like the swiffer stuff if I am being honest. My floors are better kept up and the sweeper goes so flat that if need be, I can get under the fridge even. I am also liking the idea of attaching sock mops to my swiffer duster, picks up more and is reusable.
I do hope everyone has a good day, for those not feeling well, or even if you are feeling good, I am in everyone's pockets. In my own pockets as well due to risk of severe thunderstorms coming.
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Hi everyone. I hope you all are safe from the horrible weather outbreak today. At one time there were double digit tornado warnings, especially in Ohio. Mother nature has been so wicked with these severe thunderstorms, flooding, winds and tornadoes. I don't think I had ever heard of a tornado warning so close to Manhattan as the one today. Like everyone else, hoping the weather gives us a break and soon.
Went out yesterday (boo) for my blood test. I encouraged DH to go to his primary Dr. for that horrible cough and rattle. It is pneumonia. He's on antibiotics and steroids. Next appt. in a week. He really does not take good care of himself, I have to nag sometimes. He told me his Dr. now has the latest in stethascopes that is attached to AI information gathering. He said that it is so advanced they can pick up the beginnings of other potential illnesses ie: heart disease, etc. I hope all the medical folks are able to obtain them. Can't say I'm crazy about AI that isn't closely monitored, but I really do not have the knowledge to make a broad opinion.
Mara, Intothelight and Shanagirl, hope you continue to improve and able to find the strength to accomplish all you wish to do. I'm guilty of wanting something done now and so I have to learn to do the work in piece meal. Hoping DD will come back to clean in the near future. We love our new pup (he's 7 but plays like a puppy) so much, but boy does he shed. I think we need to go to 2 times day brushing to get the undercoat as well as overcoat. He has a bloody nipple that I have applied bacatracin, hoping it'll heal soon. No swelling in the area or lumps. I think he just scaped it possibly on the dog door.
In pockets for scans and life in general Wishes for a pain free night and a better tomorrow.
Irishlove
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I am having less than the best time with the window AC, I cannot for the life of me get the filter all the way back in, it goes in most of the way and stops, will not go in. I am trying out heating the filter in the hanging dryer, won't melt but could make it more flexible. In the mean time, taking some time away from the task as I have been extremely frustrated and emotional about the inability to either take off the front grill due to small window size or get the grill in. Plan is to use a mesh bag, they still breathe so would not block air going into the AC, just the crud. I have used the blower I have to keep extra stuff out. I am trying out heating the plastic filter to see if it would go in easier later.
Got a Mcdonalds breakfast, need food in me and chores won't do themselves. Egg Mcmuffin and hash browns with a nice tea. That will cheer me up some, takes a while for me to talk myself out of feeling frustrated.
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@irishlove I am glad you finally got your DH in to see the doctor. Men can be so stubborn about that! I go see my PCP Monday for my annual check and will be interested to see if she has the latest stethescope. The HMO she works for is usually up to date on things. When my DD said she wanted a get a dog, since she and my DGD live in our basement and works a lot, she needed to ask. I told her fine but as long as it didn't shed since I knew I would have to take care of her too. She didn't want that either so she got a multipoo; part poodle and part maltese. She doesn't shed at all and has been a delight. She is a people dog and always sits next to someone in the house. She also has the personality of a therapy dog and knows when I am not doing well.
@mara51506 Sounds like you are feeling better. That is good!
I think my broken leg is doing much better. I see the orthopedic doctor on Monday before my PCP appointment. If the leg is doing well I will be able to switch to an ankle brace rather than the boot. (It's only been two weeks.) They sure do things differently now with no casts.
The heat has been tough here in CO Springs also. It should hit 93 today. Fortunately the evenings always cool off but we always fear fires with dry grasses in the plains and dry forests.
Stay safe.
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Hi @irishlove and @mara51506 @intolightWe had severe thunderstorms last night due to the extreme heat. Some tornado watches in some counties here in NJ.. but they all moved thru quickly. We got much needed rain though. I’m still in the slump of feeling low emotionally. I do get this way every month after Fasoldex & Xgeva injections, but it seems this month, I’m really Dow dark and tired. I feel numb emotionally Not enjoying anything. I guess I’m in a depression.
I made Pesto on pasta and chicken last night bu it was an effort to stand in the kitchen and cook. I still feel so weak and breathless. It discourages me not being active like I used to be.. Mara I;m glad you are feeling better and eating.
Yes Irish I have to nag my husband to see the doctor, and when he finally goes there is always somthing they find causing his symptoms that I nag about. Always something to worry about with our DH.
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@irishlove There was a boatload of rain. Do not believe we had a tornado here. Northern Ontario got quite a bit of rain so that will be helpful to tamp down the fires up north.
I am having a heck of a time trying to get the filter back in my AC in the bedroom, lots of yelling and swearing going on, have to take a look at taking off the front possibly as the filter will not go in no way and no how. If no luck will cover the grill end with a mesh bag. So long as everything is covered with those, nothing will blow in the house. My dryer vent is nothing bag covering the exhaust hose. I am going to wreck the actual filter if I keep trying. Will use painter tape to attach the mesh bag. Should keep everything out of the machine itself and allow machine to breathe too, not sure if they overheat. Am unable to screw off front grill due to being unable to take out screws, not enough room to get my hand in on the one side. I've looked online but most videos have people who can get front grill taken off
Finally finagled the filter to be taped with painters tape on outside. Covered up original slot for the filter to slide in with painter tape, fully confident that little to no dust getting in the machine and feel better even if filter on the outside. Also used painters tape because it is easy enough to blow stuff out. I had more stuff in the filter than expected. Can still blow out inside.
Enjoyed the Mcdonalds breakfast, it did not last long as I was hungry. Feeling better than before and resonably confident is safe to use it.
I hope all have good days, appointments and getting better if not well, in pockets for everyone.
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@intolight Yes I do relate to how you felt when you went through Pneumonitis. ,it takes its toll. They told me in the hospital that it would take months for me to recover from this. I didnt really believe them at the time, knowing myself how quickly I always bounce back. But not this bacterial Hemorragic pneumonia, cause by the airborne bacteria from the dead manatees & animals and sealife from the Red tide algae bloom that was permeating the south west coast of Florida, we Stayed a week in Ft Myers Beach with our grandchildren and Great grandchildren, And even though our resort was on the beach, I never went down to the beach. Just stayed by the. Pool with them. We Had a wonderful time visiting with them and fell in love with my great grandsons. But never imagined I would come down with this the week I flew home. This is a picture of my Grandaughter and the new great grandson.
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@shanagirl Beautiful picture, such a cutie! I hope the sunshine and beautiful weather we’re having now brings you happiness today 💕
@mara51506
Glad you came up with a temporary solution for the filter. You always amaze me with your grit and determination!@intolight Happy to hear your leg seems like it’s healing rather quickly. Enjoy a little more freedom without the boot! Stay cool.
@irishlove Hope DH is on the mend and you’re having a better week.
Hi to all here, wishing all a peaceful day💐
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@intolight - Re what @cookie54 noted above: I fell a couple of years ago and fractured my shoulder. I wound up not needing surgery, but they gave me a sling to wear. I was really surprised at how soon they told me I could drop the sling, and then just be extra careful, etc. Then seemingly before I knew it, I was given the "all clear" that I could do just about anything I'd been doing before the fracture. It really can go smoother and faster than what we initially expect, and I imagine that is what is happening with your leg. I too am glad to see that things are going fairly quickly for you and feel that before you know it, you will be back to a much more "regular" life. Hope your summer is going well otherwise, and that you are enjoying what you can of the warmer weather.
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@shanagirl That is a precious picture of DGD and DGGS. Glad the visit was good, in your pocket for quicker recovery of the pneumonitis as well.
Missed posting yesterday, post was written but forgot to hit the post comment part.
Nothing on the agenda today other than house stuff. Laundry, need to empty litter box for some new and fresh litter and a good vacuum and mop. I do love my updated Swiffer stuff and the ability to reuse the pads and open the cleaner and put my own cleaner I make up which is mostly water and some dish soap, just a squirt, not trying to create an ice rink in the house. Also eyeing some essential oils on Amazon. I will see. Figure, a good smelling floor helps a lot. Also got larger garbage bags coming this afternoon. I keep looking at auto litter boxes but no guarantee cats will use them, different pricey litter but again we come to the issue of cats using it. I figure if I dump the litter out by the week, wipe down box more and get the corner vacuumed out, that will be the best way to avoid an odour without buying box and lid or automatic box they may not use. Get the larger bags and empty the box weekly, put a bit less each week, still scoop as they use it but I bet that would help a bunch. Wipe out box almost daily.
EDIT on the bag and litter container. I did manage to scrape out the foulness and get it in the bigger garbage bag. Not feeling the need to do all the mopping today, that can be continued tomorrow, need to spend energy wisely
I am preparing a small portion of the spanish rice, opened box and put a 1/4 cup amount in there, 1/4 cup water, once boiling, turned off burner and it is sitting there. Just do not want a full box, prefer to eat that as a side dish with a mini pot pie and got the rest in an air tight container. Will do that with the Kraft dinner, Annies and other stuff. Once done, heat up mini pot pie and bit of beefless ground. I do still have the mexican rice seasoning as I used my own stuff. Forgot to mention there was some of the diced hashbrowns as well. Not too sure about dinner so far. May have an egg and english muffin and possibly a proper hashbrown and of course lentils. I do still have a fair bit of the mexican rice mix left, did not use any of the seasoning
EDIT I made the first meal, so 1/4 cup of the rice, 1/4 cup water and added some nacho cheese popcorn seasoning. Brought pot to boil, one stir and turned off pot and covered with lid. Part 2 of meal is one mini pot pie, beef this time, took a 1/4 cup of beefless ground and 1/4 cup canned lentils. When rice done, plated the other ingredients. Heated in my 700 W microwave for 5 mins. Took out and then added a little mayo, added more of the nacho cheese seasoning and mixed together. IT WAS FREAKING DELICIOUS. Knowing I was making a few ingredients, purposely made 1/4 cup the default size, no cheese at this point so it did not over fill me. I have also ordered more burritos, trying tina's brand of burritos this time, 15 bucks for 6 burritos and english muffins is quite fine by me, supposed to get them by 730. I can do so much with burritos
EDIT 2 on meal. I am using the KISS method of deciding, KISS being keep it simple stupid. Just making an egg, whisking with mayo and dry seasoning. Will look up which seasoning would go with it. Heat it in a mini griddle. I can also do the english muffin in same mini griddle. Both can be used same time since both under 400 W. I will see. May also take one of my yogurts, spoon into magic bullet, add some applesauce and extra sour cream. Put a little water and add fruit punch flavour mio. Delicious I bet.
Was watching youtube for the opening ceremony of the Gordie Howe bridge. Nice to watch First Nations speak and smudge people and then this lady sang our national anthem. I have never before teared up but I really did get a bit emotional about. Things in the world have gotten so hateful, it was nice to watch people enjoy our country and now we can go back and forth and generate economies on both sides.
I do hope everyone has a good day, in pockets for anyone still dealing with illness of themselves or other family members. Enjoy you families, furry or what not.
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Good early morning everyone. I haven't been able to fall asleep, so I guess I'll play night owl for a bit longer.
My therapist has a torn rotator cuff. She will be unavailable for 3 months! The company will supply a substitute, but she's simply the best. I know a few of us had falls recently and it is amazing how quickly we can heal. Maybe it's because we are a bit older and follow doctors directions. lol. Ok, so I said maybe.
It was 97 here in Palm Coast today. No rain. I looked out the window and saw my above ground large planter contents were struggling with shriveled up leaves and flowers dried out. I had watered heavily last night but the morning sun that use to be lovely for the plants and flowers is now overwhelmingly hot. We won't go in the pool until well after sunset. It's not refreshing with that sun beating down on us. Forecast says no change for next 7 days. I am ready for fall, any other takers?
MO appt for DH Monday at 11. MO appt. for me at 1. We see different MO's. I think it's time for DH to start treatment for his possible lymphoma or CLL diagnosis. Let's get it pinned down first, of course. His blood tests are increasingly concerning month after month. Plus he's on antibiotics for pneumonia and he has a serious skin problem for a year now. His dermatologist dismissed it. His primary said an epipen would be a waste. It's ridiculous that he gets what he believes to be "needle ant" bites. They ooze fluid drainage, develop huge inflammatory reactions and then leave scaring. He has about 6 bandaids on with antibiotic ointment currently. A number of bites are smaller that he has, too. I have yet to see an ant bite him, but he is showing the horrible bumps after being in the grass or mowing the lawn. I think because his immune system is so poor, that he can't shake these bites. And they are so itchy. Plus they develop on any part of his body. He has 2 on his temple area so close to his eye. I think he needs to change dermatologists.
In pockets for all the sweethearts here and those that check in once in awhile.
Irishlove
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@irishlove - A rare morning here, where I actually have some energy to compose a post of some kind.
Yes, I would generally be another taker for fall to arrive, although I have to say, we have had some really nice days here that I have been enjoying. We did have one a few days ago though, that got up to 94 with a pretty muggy feeling - that's pretty high and uncomfortable for us here in the Puget Sound Lowlands. Yesterday, we had low 80's, a very sunny and blue sky, with a nice gentle breeze. Can't beat that, but I do really enjoy when September hits and that little nip is in the air, along with the sunshine. That's the best; along into October.
So sorry to hear about all the troubles your husband has been having. Bug bites can be nasty and really annoying. I've never heard of "needle ants" before. One of the things I find interesting in your posts is hearing about all the different flora and fauna you have, that we don't. Very different from here of course, as we are at opposite corners of the country. I sure hope he finds relief one way or another, and I wish you both well.
I had a burst of energy here the last couple of day, after about a week and a half off of my Xeloda/capecitabine. The full week off was my regular week off the drug, but I got 2-3 more days added, due to some bad side effects I was having. Those extra couple of days seemed to make a big difference for some reason. Back on the drug now, but I have managed to get a couple of good walks in, and get a bit more done around the apartment than usual.
Wishing a great week-end to all. Thinking of so many of you and how I wish I could post more personally to so many, but the fatigue this drug causes can just be overwhelming at times. In pockets for all and hoping for everyone to have pain free and pleasant days.
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@irishlove I am so sorry your DH has to go through this nonsense. Yes, it sounds like he needs a different dermatologist! My DH and I purposefully have the same PCP and set our annual appointments so we can visit the office around the same time—saves driving. But we do go in privately. There is no excuse for not relieving medical misery if possible! We do have different specialists as we have different needs.
It will be hot today but we did get a lot of rain yesterday—too much in some areas.
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Good morning Everyone! Nice to “see you”🥰
Sweet @irishlove it seems like you and your DH are really in need of some fall temperatures in October, the heat and the bugs are taking a toll on your plants and DH. Staying inside like the best alternative. I am so sorry your DH is going through all this discomforting bug bite tuff and the Pneumonia is another thing to really take care of. His lungs can go down quickly and the MO most likely is on top of it..mWhen I came back from Ft Myers in may with that hemorrhagic Pneumonia from the Red Tide bacteria, they put me on Azriamycin and Steroid 5 day pack an inhalers., Well my DH has Asthma all his life and he’s been coughs alot since coming back from Florida.. I’ve been nagging him to go to his GP who knows him well and listen o his lungs. We we thinking his asthma may have been triggered in May by that Red tide Algae bacteria bloom, because he was complaining of breathing issues down there, and has not felt right since.so his GP looked up how to treat RED Tide Repiratory Issues and put him on new inhaler and steroid pak and prescribed him a nebulizer to use at home if he is coughing a lot or feeling breathless. S I am so relieved he went finally. He was working outside in the heat in the garden and our neighbor said to him you s sound terrible you need to see a dr. So he finally went yesterday. I am also glad you had your rare burst of energy @irishlove . I need that so I can at least feel motivated to do so housework in my room to organize more……… Ugh I just lost half my post because I didn’t copy it, I posted to each one individually and now half my paragraph is gone, @cookie54 @intolight @threetree @mara51506 .so now just sending my love to you all and will comment again soon to each of you. Tomorrow going for Sunday scans I love going up on Sunday no traffick on parkway or turnpike, hospital is basically empty, an east day tomorrow.
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@shanagirl Praying your Sunday scans show only good things. It is nice to go to scans with less stress from traffic, etc. It is good that your DH was prompted to go to the doctor from your neighbor. I don't know why guys react that way. My DH listens to others better too. My DD and I know this so I sometimes have her suggest something to him rather than me, or in addition to me. Of course my DGD can get him to do just about anything for her!
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Just an update from here. I am starting day 11 of my new treatment plan. This is not fun. Daily abdominal cramping and diarrhea. I keep thinking that I have to give my body time to adjust to the new meds, but I wonder if this is just how it is going to be. I am contemplating calling my MO this upcoming week and asking them. No other side effects that I have noticed.
Saying HI to all.
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Hi @candy-678 , Thank you for updating. I was wondering how you were doing. Daily cramping and diarrhea does not sound fun at all. Hope that things ease up and that the drugs knock out your cancer cells.
I am enjoying some R & R up in northern Wisconsin. It soothes my soul to be up here by the lake and birch trees. I am particularly enjoying the quiet. It's very loud where I live and extremely loud where I work, so this quiet is a real treat. My grave site is up here too so I may check out some hospices this week just to get an idea or maybe not😊.
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@candy-678 I am sorry to hear you are dealing with the cramping and diarrhea, unpleasant symptoms to be sure. Definitely you should as MO and perhaps ask if immodium could be taken to slow the diarrhea depending how often it is happening. I am glad that there are no other side effects to deal with on top of the unpleasant ones, in your pocket.
I slept OK, got a bit of laundry on the go. Washing one of the swiffer dusters that I put a sock mop over top of, it really works well for the dusting. Usual chores on the go. I attach it with an elastic so it can be easily taken off. Covered another duster like that too.
I bought snack size bags of chips, 42 bags are on the way. They will function of course as snacks but also to beef up the flavour of different seasonings I use. I can just use a spice grinder to break them down.
Unsure what I want, thinking I want to keep it simple. Take some lentils and rice and have together with one of my many burritos. The Tina's burrito, besides being cheap tastes really good. Option 2 could see some beefless ground put in spray bowl, take cheese and lentils, mix those around and microwave those, I will decide and post about it later.
I hope all have a good day, in pockets for all. In my own pockets on completion of chores to get done and to stay off the politics on youtube. I will stop watching anything as it irritates me and not sure why I would go out of my way to make myself angry. That would be dumb. Better to focus on getting trash out on time. If I think I will get tired, can take out 1 to 2 bags an hour. I have a few to get out. Oh well, we will see. As far as stuff to watch, movies on prime video or rent movies and make popcorn. I want to watch the new Spiderman movie but think I will wait till it comes out on streaming and rent it. Make some popcorn too. Theatres and snacks are just far too expensive.
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