We are going to my parents for the weekend. Farm time, kitten snuggles, lots of college football etc. Then some friends are doing a super fancy hog roast on Sunday. Tons of chefs and foodies from Chicago come in for the weekend, butcher some fancy exotic pig and make up a great meal. It DOES cost $40 per person, but really good food, craft beer and wine is included lol. And I don't even need to bring my own chair. :-) And profits go to a local charity.
Post by cinderbella on Aug 29, 2014 9:18:44 GMT -5
My body is physically unable to sleep between 3 and 5am. Last night was the third night this week that I was wide fucking awake between those hours. I'm over it.
I went to a lower dose of Lexapro with hopes of weaning off completely but I don't think that's going to happen. Insomnia is bullshit.
I'm starting to seriously think about getting my cat declawed
I don't want to put him through the surgery, but maybe short term awful is better than long term lingering.
It's the worst part about having a rescue cat. I don't even know who to be mad at.
Eta: apparently I wasn't clear. He had a botched declaw job when we got him. The only way to fix it is to do it again. His paws are now fucked up, and at least one is always visibly irritated, and usually bloody.
Post by chedominique on Aug 29, 2014 9:44:30 GMT -5
Today is the anniversary of my H's car accident. I just think about how much has changed since the accident and all for the better. I'm just happy that even though my car was completely totaled, my H survived it.
I'm starting to seriously think about getting my cat declawed
I don't want to put him through the surgery, but maybe short term awful is better than long term lingering.
It's the worst part about having a rescue cat. I don't even know who to be mad at.
NO
DO NOT DO THIS
It's cruel and painful and is the equivalent to cutting your fingers off at the first knuckle.
Look into some nail caps for the cat and get him lots of things to scratch.
I must not have been clear enough. It was a rough night.
My cat is a rescue, and he was declawed when we got him (we didn't choose him because of that- he literally walked in out door).
Whoever declawed him did an awful job, and about half his claws are growing back. They obviously grow back incorrectly and badly. At least one of his toes is always visibly irritated.
But declawing to correct a botched declaw job is more complicated and dangerous, and I'm not ready to do it.
I just don't know which is better for my poor cat.
It's cruel and painful and is the equivalent to cutting your fingers off at the first knuckle.
Look into some nail caps for the cat and get him lots of things to scratch.
I must not have been clear enough. It was a rough night.
My cat is a rescue, and he was declawed when we got him (we didn't choose him because of that- he literally walked in out door).
Whoever declawed him did an awful job, and about half his claws are growing back. They obviously grow back incorrectly and badly. At least one of his toes is always visibly irritated.
But declawing to correct a botched declaw job is more complicated and dangerous, and I'm not ready to do it.
I just don't know which is better for my poor cat.
Poor kitty. Ugh, I'm sorry! What a tough spot to be in.
It's cruel and painful and is the equivalent to cutting your fingers off at the first knuckle.
Look into some nail caps for the cat and get him lots of things to scratch.
I must not have been clear enough. It was a rough night.
My cat is a rescue, and he was declawed when we got him (we didn't choose him because of that- he literally walked in out door).
Whoever declawed him did an awful job, and about half his claws are growing back. They obviously grow back incorrectly and badly. At least one of his toes is always visibly irritated.
But declawing to correct a botched declaw job is more complicated and dangerous, and I'm not ready to do it.
I just don't know which is better for my poor cat.
Ok thanks for clarifying; I knew there were a very few instances such as this that could possibly neccessitate it so I didn't want to just jump on you right out the gate. That would be a difficult decision if he's in pain from it. Have you discussed it with a vet already?
I must not have been clear enough. It was a rough night.
My cat is a rescue, and he was declawed when we got him (we didn't choose him because of that- he literally walked in out door).
Whoever declawed him did an awful job, and about half his claws are growing back. They obviously grow back incorrectly and badly. At least one of his toes is always visibly irritated.
But declawing to correct a botched declaw job is more complicated and dangerous, and I'm not ready to do it.
I just don't know which is better for my poor cat.
Ok thanks for clarifying; I knew there were a very few instances such as this that could possibly neccessitate it so I didn't want to just jump on you right out the gate. That would be a difficult decision if he's in pain from it. Have you discussed it with a vet already?
We'e discussed it with our vet and gotten a second opinion.
Another declawing is the only option to fix it.
We keep his new claws trimmed and make sure that he's not overweight, but they're still fucked up and bothering him.
I just don't know if they're bothering him enough to put him through that, especially since doing it a second time is riskier and more complicated.
And for people who didn't read above: I didn't fucking butcher my cat. I'm just trying to deal with the aftermath.
I went out for lunch with co-workers and I'm fighting sleep! But OMG it was so yummy: grilled sea bass with a spinach and ricotta tartlet and a mix of vegetables, followed by chocolate fondant.
I must not have been clear enough. It was a rough night.
My cat is a rescue, and he was declawed when we got him (we didn't choose him because of that- he literally walked in out door).
Whoever declawed him did an awful job, and about half his claws are growing back. They obviously grow back incorrectly and badly. At least one of his toes is always visibly irritated.
But declawing to correct a botched declaw job is more complicated and dangerous, and I'm not ready to do it.
I just don't know which is better for my poor cat.
Poor kitty. Ugh, I'm sorry! What a tough spot to be in.Â
It sucks. I wish everyone who wants to declaw their cats had to see what happens if they grow back.
I had a night without kids last night. I don't get them often as H travels a lot for work. It was lovely. I feel refreshed today.
I'm looking forward to a leisurely 4 day weekend. I have to get some things together for both kids birthdays. DD is turning 6 on Monday and DS is turning 1 on Tuesday.
DS turning 1 and DD going into 1st grade are not things I am prepared for. I'm thankful I will not be working Tuesday, I will be a complete mess.
It's DS' 8th birthday today, then my birthday on Sunday (along with KKD and Queen Dick, Hibernating Bear !!). There are 4 birthdays in a row in my family and I'm going to go broke. My brother actually shares my birthday but is not my twin lol
I had a successful visit with my GP yesterday where we tweaked my medication and put a plan in place. I am still very nervous about my MRI and what they will find/not find, but it's nice to know people want me to get better. I'm also trying to apply for jobs in the middle of all this and I'm feeling a little panicky after 8 years of being SAHM.
I just looked at the profile of a guy on OKCupid who liked me, read through some of his questions/answers...
He says he doesn't believe in dinosaurs...
I was favorited by a guy who had a big "If you judge people by their size or how they look--please move along because I don't want you." diatribe in his profile. I think I made that same face.
Post by amberlyrose on Aug 29, 2014 10:29:00 GMT -5
I have people sleeping on my couch college style. I'm too old for this shit. I want to WFH in peace- no bra or pants with coffee in hand. Is that too much to ask?
I'm leaving soon for my big bachelorette weekend. I'm so stoked. I have so much booze and food. My clothes bag consists of 5 bathing suits, two sundresses, pj's and an outfit for going out. Walla.
I'm ridiculously excited to hear about how this weekend goes! Sounds like it's gonna be a lot of drinking, drama and fun.
You are so sweet to ask. Doing fine, I mean I still have heart burn, I fear I might have an ulcer, but I am following up with my doctor to make sure everything is ok.
We're going to the cabin after I get off work tonight! We haven't been since the 4th of July! H claims that we will pack up and come home if his parents and sister show up too but I don't believe him for a second.
Also, our deck project is coming along nicely and I'm so excited to see the finished product!
I am off work in t minus 40 minutes. No, I am not counting the seconds, lol.
Last night, Vegas and I had a really fun time, but there was an oddly intimate moment during sex. I am not sure how I feel about that right now. I am into have sex, ain't into making love.
Also, I have therapy today, with a new therapist because insurance issues, and I am not sure what I will have to talk about. I feel like I am in a different place now since I went to my last appointment 3 weeks ago.
I just looked at the profile of a guy on OKCupid who liked me, read through some of his questions/answers...
He says he doesn't believe in dinosaurs...
I was favorited by a guy who had a big "If you judge people by their size or how they look--please move along because I don't want you." diatribe in his profile. I think I made that same face.
I had a guy on there contact me last night. He's bi and looking to start a polyamorous community in our area.
I'm about to get ready to get dressed up for my surprise birthday night out. H won't tell me where he is taking me to dinner I've been trying to figure out where all week but no hints.