Post by pantsparty on Dec 10, 2018 15:45:21 GMT -5
Headed to NorCal. I'm very happy because LAX now has a Jersey Mike's. The eating options here have really improved.
This is my last business trip of the year. I'm trying to take it easy as much as possible since I don't want to be sick when we travel for Christmas. Because of the on/off illness, though, I haven't worked out in a few weeks now. I usually take it somewhat easy for the holidays, but I don't like forced rest.
I've been listening to the Sia Christmas album and it's so awesome!
Post by blondemoment123 on Dec 10, 2018 16:47:43 GMT -5
I just looked at my work calendar for the next two weeks and I’m only working 3 full days. Between training, DS’s PT appointments, my hair appointment and daycare closing early I’ve taken a lot of time off.
I’m so grateful my supervisor is accommodating and let’s me take this time to be with DS when I need to.
Headed to NorCal. I'm very happy because LAX now has a Jersey Mike's. The eating options here have really improved.
This is my last business trip of the year. I'm trying to take it easy as much as possible since I don't want to be sick when we travel for Christmas. Because of the on/off illness, though, I haven't worked out in a few weeks now. I usually take it somewhat easy for the holidays, but I don't like forced rest.
I've been listening to the Sia Christmas album and it's so awesome!
Post by Leeham Rimes on Dec 10, 2018 19:01:52 GMT -5
I saw a new primary care physician. I brought up anxiety, which was hard bc I was shamed for it by my last primary on 2016. New doc was so nice and said that she was going to try lexapro with me but if it didn’t work, that’s ok bc there are many options and it’s all about finding the right one.
My last one treated me like I was a drug addict looking for oxy when I told her that I hated the meds (buspar) I was on and if there was anything else I could try. She refused to let me try anything but that one med.
I feel a little relief just in how non judgmental she was.
Last Edit: Dec 10, 2018 19:13:50 GMT -5 by Leeham Rimes
I need ham like water Like breath, like rain I need ham like mercy From Heaven's gate Sometimes ham salad or casserole or ham that’s free range, all natural I need ham
We had family photos taken on October 17. It was a 40 minute session and it cost $200. The photographer came highly recommended by friends. I told her that I wanted the pictures for Christmas cards. It was expensive, and more than I should have spent, but I made it work. It was supposed to be an early Christmas present to myself. Our first family photos since XH and I separated.
I haven’t received them yet. I’m really upset about it. I’ve emailed her 3 times, and she doesn’t respond.
Post by vanillacourage on Dec 10, 2018 20:55:58 GMT -5
DS2 came home with a letter that his first grade class is having a “stocking stuffer party” next week and he’s supposed to bring in 21 small gifts/trinkets for classmates. As an example they said pencils from the dollar store are $2 for 24. I don’t mean to be a grinch but it feels really unnecessary - the solicitations from school to send in XYZ thing have been ridiculous the last several weeks, not everyone has extra $ to spend, and I don’t need my kid coming home with 21 pieces of dollar store trinkets. Can’t they just do a craft at the party to bring home? /grumpyrant
I've been cooking dinner, grading papers, and making bonbons all evening and when DH came home from his run 10 minutes ago, I was just finishing up and ready to sit down. He tries to talk 401k and all that with me and I told him I don't want to think about anything right now.
So what does he do? He starts a different conversation, and when I barely respond because I'm now involved in something on the computer, he asks, "Are you okay? Because you've seemed really nonresponsive since I got home."
Dude, you got home and played video games and then went for a workout. I had dinner in the living room so I could grade papers and that's the most relaxation I've had all day. Don't act like I'm being unreasonable for not wanting to talk when I JUST TOLD YOU I don't want to talk.
DS2 came home with a letter that his first grade class is having a “stocking stuffer party” next week and he’s supposed to bring in 21 small gifts/trinkets for classmates. As an example they said pencils from the dollar store are $2 for 24. I don’t mean to be a grinch but it feels really unnecessary - the solicitations from school to send in XYZ thing have been ridiculous the last several weeks, not everyone has extra $ to spend, and I don’t need my kid coming home with 21 pieces of dollar store trinkets. Can’t they just do a craft at the party to bring home? /grumpyrant
Ugh. i am already sweating all the teacher gifts, i would hate to add this to the mix. Is this a private school? I only ask because we don't even do birthday treats anymore or halloween costume parades because there were kids that could not do it from an economic stand point.
DS2 came home with a letter that his first grade class is having a “stocking stuffer party” next week and he’s supposed to bring in 21 small gifts/trinkets for classmates. As an example they said pencils from the dollar store are $2 for 24. I don’t mean to be a grinch but it feels really unnecessary - the solicitations from school to send in XYZ thing have been ridiculous the last several weeks, not everyone has extra $ to spend, and I don’t need my kid coming home with 21 pieces of dollar store trinkets. Can’t they just do a craft at the party to bring home? /grumpyrant
I would hate this. It's even worse than a goody bag from a party.
DS2 came home with a letter that his first grade class is having a “stocking stuffer party” next week and he’s supposed to bring in 21 small gifts/trinkets for classmates. As an example they said pencils from the dollar store are $2 for 24. I don’t mean to be a grinch but it feels really unnecessary - the solicitations from school to send in XYZ thing have been ridiculous the last several weeks, not everyone has extra $ to spend, and I don’t need my kid coming home with 21 pieces of dollar store trinkets. Can’t they just do a craft at the party to bring home? /grumpyrant
I would be so tempted to send in the most annoying, light up bouncy balls just so the teacher can have the fun of chasing 21 bouncy balls around the room when hyped up kids throw them everywhere.
But I wouldn't actually do it, because it would end up punishing the parents.
So, H completely tore his ACL and meniscus. he is crushed, not surprised, but still upset.
I’m so sorry to hear that. It’s a tough blow, for sure. Hopefully his athletic history will mean a smooth, speedy, and full recovery! Are they talking surgery for him? Mine (ACL) required surgery (cadaver Achilles implant), but some people can do fine without them! My surgeon said some professional athletes don’t have functioning ACLs. I can’t imagine, as I had NO stability without one, but it’s possible.
I found my injury and recovery was 10 times harder mentally and emotionally than it was physically, and it sounds like your H may be similar.
So, H completely tore his ACL and meniscus. he is crushed, not surprised, but still upset.
I’m so sorry to hear that. It’s a tough blow, for sure. Hopefully his athletic history will mean a smooth, speedy, and full recovery! Are they talking surgery for him? Mine (ACL) required surgery (cadaver Achilles implant), but some people can do fine without them! My surgeon said some professional athletes don’t have functioning ACLs. I can’t imagine, as I had NO stability without one, but it’s possible.
I found my injury and recovery was 10 times harder mentally and emotionally than it was physically, and it sounds like your H may be similar.
the damage they saw on the MRI makes me think it will require surgery. right now he is wearing a brace, without it his knee would not be stable at all. I do think it will be tougher mentally and emotionally for sure. post surgery, how long did you have to be completely off of it?
the damage they saw on the MRI makes me think it will require surgery. right now he is wearing a brace, without it his knee would not be stable at all. I do think it will be tougher mentally and emotionally for sure. post surgery, how long did you have to be completely off of it?
I think meniscus surgery recovery is different. I don’t recall exactly, but I *think* I was “weight bearing as tolerated” right out of the hospital. I did have to keep it up a lot or it would get more painful and swollen, but I didn’t have to be totally off of it unless I felt it was best. That was SO hard to figure out! One of my H’s super athletic friends had surgery at the same time, and his recovery was much faster than mine. (Trying to think of times now, and I realize how much of that I have completely blocked out!)
Be sure he asks the doctor if he can/should be putting weight on it now. My nurse told me I had to stay off of it as much as possible & only touch weight bearing before surgery. So my muscles atrophied quite a bit. Afterwards, my surgeon said that was absolutely the wrong advice and I could/should have been walking with my brace (preferably without crutches) the entire time. He said the damage was completely done and the brace would have prevented additional injury. There were also stretches and exercises I could have done pre-surgery that would have prevented atrophy. I was LIVID. That nurse’s advice cost me months of my life.
the damage they saw on the MRI makes me think it will require surgery. right now he is wearing a brace, without it his knee would not be stable at all. I do think it will be tougher mentally and emotionally for sure. post surgery, how long did you have to be completely off of it?
I think meniscus surgery recovery is different. I don’t recall exactly, but I *think* I was “weight bearing as tolerated” right out of the hospital. I did have to keep it up a lot or it would get more painful and swollen, but I didn’t have to be totally off of it unless I felt it was best. That was SO hard to figure out! One of my H’s super athletic friends had surgery at the same time, and his recovery was much faster than mine. (Trying to think of times now, and I realize how much of that I have completely blocked out!)
Be sure he asks the doctor if he can/should be putting weight on it now. My nurse told me I had to stay off of it as much as possible & only touch weight bearing before surgery. So my muscles atrophied quite a bit. Afterwards, my surgeon said that was absolutely the wrong advice and I could/should have been walking with my brace (preferably without crutches) the entire time. He said the damage was completely done and the brace would have prevented additional injury. There were also stretches and exercises I could have done pre-surgery that would have prevented atrophy. I was LIVID. That nurse’s advice cost me months of my life.
he has been walking around on it a little bit, perhaps fearing that muscle loss. he does get tired out very easily though. i think it is just taxing and then the pain will start to catch up with him if he has been doing more. the issue will be work. right now he is in one of the outer parking lots of the Pentagon, so walking in will be a fucking pain in the ass. he can work from home, but there will be time when he will need to be there.
So, just trying to take things as they come. he sees the doctor tomorrow so we will know what he suggests then and go from there.
Sorry you were given such terrible advice, i can't imagine how frustrating that must have been.
Headed to NorCal. I'm very happy because LAX now has a Jersey Mike's. The eating options here have really improved.
This is my last business trip of the year. I'm trying to take it easy as much as possible since I don't want to be sick when we travel for Christmas. Because of the on/off illness, though, I haven't worked out in a few weeks now. I usually take it somewhat easy for the holidays, but I don't like forced rest.
I've been listening to the Sia Christmas album and it's so awesome!
I always get Puppies are Forever in my head. GAH.
I love Puppies are forever :-P
Did you know that she wrote the album in only two weeks?!! Amazingness :-P
DS2 came home with a letter that his first grade class is having a “stocking stuffer party” next week and he’s supposed to bring in 21 small gifts/trinkets for classmates. As an example they said pencils from the dollar store are $2 for 24. I don’t mean to be a grinch but it feels really unnecessary - the solicitations from school to send in XYZ thing have been ridiculous the last several weeks, not everyone has extra $ to spend, and I don’t need my kid coming home with 21 pieces of dollar store trinkets. Can’t they just do a craft at the party to bring home? /grumpyrant
Ugh. i am already sweating all the teacher gifts, i would hate to add this to the mix. Is this a private school? I only ask because we don't even do birthday treats anymore or halloween costume parades because there were kids that could not do it from an economic stand point.
My daughters school is doing this, and it’s public. We got grinch, peanuts and Rudolph erasers In the dollar spot at target-8 erasers to a pack so $3 for the 22 we needed.
DS2 came home with a letter that his first grade class is having a “stocking stuffer party” next week and he’s supposed to bring in 21 small gifts/trinkets for classmates. As an example they said pencils from the dollar store are $2 for 24. I don’t mean to be a grinch but it feels really unnecessary - the solicitations from school to send in XYZ thing have been ridiculous the last several weeks, not everyone has extra $ to spend, and I don’t need my kid coming home with 21 pieces of dollar store trinkets. Can’t they just do a craft at the party to bring home? /grumpyrant
This would annoy the shit out of me.
i am annoyed at our public school for mandating a dress code for the 5 th grade band concert tonight. I had to go out and buy white shirt and black dress pants. I put my foot down at black shoes though. He has dark brown. I am not dropping $50 minimum for him to wear something for legit 30 minutes. He wears men sizes and will grow out of them in a month. Why can’t kids just wear whatever nice clothes they have? Especially in elementary school. I get moving to uniform dress as they get older.
We had family photos taken on October 17. It was a 40 minute session and it cost $200. The photographer came highly recommended by friends. I told her that I wanted the pictures for Christmas cards. It was expensive, and more than I should have spent, but I made it work. It was supposed to be an early Christmas present to myself. Our first family photos since XH and I separated.
I haven’t received them yet. I’m really upset about it. I’ve emailed her 3 times, and she doesn’t respond.
It sucks.
Might be time to take to her FB page to get a response.
DS2 came home with a letter that his first grade class is having a “stocking stuffer party” next week and he’s supposed to bring in 21 small gifts/trinkets for classmates. As an example they said pencils from the dollar store are $2 for 24. I don’t mean to be a grinch but it feels really unnecessary - the solicitations from school to send in XYZ thing have been ridiculous the last several weeks, not everyone has extra $ to spend, and I don’t need my kid coming home with 21 pieces of dollar store trinkets. Can’t they just do a craft at the party to bring home? /grumpyrant
This would annoy the shit out of me.
i am annoyed at our public school for mandating a dress code for the 5 th grade band concert tonight. I had to go out and buy white shirt and black dress pants. I put my foot down at black shoes though. He has dark brown. I am not dropping $50 minimum for him to wear something for legit 30 minutes. He wears men sizes and will grow out of them in a month. Why can’t kids just wear whatever nice clothes they have? Especially in elementary school. I get moving to uniform dress as they get older.
That’s ridiculous. My kids’ elementary school has grade level t-shirts every year and for concerts/whatever they request the kids wear those so everyone looks cohesive but it’s not a pain for parents. Expecting dress shoes is crazy town.
We had family photos taken on October 17. It was a 40 minute session and it cost $200. The photographer came highly recommended by friends. I told her that I wanted the pictures for Christmas cards. It was expensive, and more than I should have spent, but I made it work. It was supposed to be an early Christmas present to myself. Our first family photos since XH and I separated.
I haven’t received them yet. I’m really upset about it. I’ve emailed her 3 times, and she doesn’t respond.
It sucks.
Might be time to take to her FB page to get a response.
I did last night. No response yet. Hopefully soon.
DS2 came home with a letter that his first grade class is having a “stocking stuffer party” next week and he’s supposed to bring in 21 small gifts/trinkets for classmates. As an example they said pencils from the dollar store are $2 for 24. I don’t mean to be a grinch but it feels really unnecessary - the solicitations from school to send in XYZ thing have been ridiculous the last several weeks, not everyone has extra $ to spend, and I don’t need my kid coming home with 21 pieces of dollar store trinkets. Can’t they just do a craft at the party to bring home? /grumpyrant
This would annoy the shit out of me.
i am annoyed at our public school for mandating a dress code for the 5 th grade band concert tonight. I had to go out and buy white shirt and black dress pants. I put my foot down at black shoes though. He has dark brown. I am not dropping $50 minimum for him to wear something for legit 30 minutes. He wears men sizes and will grow out of them in a month. Why can’t kids just wear whatever nice clothes they have? Especially in elementary school. I get moving to uniform dress as they get older.