Post by spitforspat on May 8, 2020 12:10:01 GMT -5
I am 30 weeks pregnant, H and I are working from home and watching our 4 yr old. I just got diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I am trying SO hard to be positive, but I’m about to lose it. So much of this pregnancy has been unexpected and not enjoyable, and I feel guilty for being so ready to be done. And then we’re supposed to add a newborn to this situation?! Holy hell I need a break.
I am curious about that. I go to Orange Theory so it’s the same with circuit training. I already washed my hands as soon as I got home but I’m curious if I will feel safe going when they eventually open. All these free at home workouts have just reminded me why I joined an expensive gym to begin with, I have no desire to workout at home.
I really enjoy the accountability and the equipment that the studio offers, but I find myself pushing harder at home because I don’t feel as self conscious. I also wouldn’t mind saving $159/month now that I have my Peloton. I’m really torn about whether I’ll go back. I may see about putting my membership on hold for a few months.
March was the sixth month in my six month package and I’m moving ten minutes further away so I’m having a hard time deciding what to do. It’s not very far (miles wise) but there are a ton of stoplights, etc. just don’t know that I will make myself go as often. I was just gifted a really nice rower but it’s at the new house (we are slowly moving over a couple of weeks since we are doing it all ourselves) so I haven’t used it yet. So many decisions but I have time. I don’t think gyms open until phase 3 or 4 in CA and we are barely getting into phase two in my county.
One of Wesley's assignments is to record himself talking about things he’d like to do but he can’t b/c he has to stay home. LOL. THANKS FOR DEPRESSING MY KID, TEACH!
Today is supposed to be another beautiful day so I need to get my shit together and get the kids outside somewhere. Stupid not having a backyard.
I cringed so much when I read your son's assignment. WHY?? I am running out of things to teach and talk to my students about as well, but that seems terrible.
One of Wesley's assignments is to record himself talking about things he’d like to do but he can’t b/c he has to stay home. LOL. THANKS FOR DEPRESSING MY KID, TEACH!
Today is supposed to be another beautiful day so I need to get my shit together and get the kids outside somewhere. Stupid not having a backyard.
I cringed so much when I read your son's assignment. WHY?? I am running out of things to teach and talk to my students about as well, but that seems terrible.
It seemed weird to me, but I am not vibing with his teacher’s online teaching process so i thought maybe it was just me. (I adore the teacher otherwise)
It seemed particularly insensitive bc a classmate just lost everything in their house due to a crazy fire sprinkler malfunction. They lost absolutely everything and will likely have to gut the house to repair it.
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
PA just announced more counties that they are opening up. Mine is not one of them. We had like 15 cases until a prison outbreak which is now ruining everything for us. I'm so angry. I know we need to stay closed and its the right thing to do and the prison is doing their best and blah blah blah but I am so over this. Two weeks of staying home turned into four weeks, and now eight weeks, and I just don't know how much longer I can do this.
Hang in. It’s an utter tragedy when covid gets into facilities. It’s in several jails and nursing homes in my area. It’s awful. So many people sick and dying. Be angry, but you’re doing your part, so good for you.
Thanks for the kind words. It is awful. And I know I sound selfish bitching about it when the inmates and corrections officers have it way worse than I do, and it's not their fault. I'm just having a down day and felt the need to express it on the Internet I guess lol.
steph96 I think in your situation I would cancel the gym. That doesn't sound safe, and it sounds like you've been doing a great job of sticking to working out from home so I'd just keep doing what you're doing. The money savings would be a good bonus!
I'm annoyed because we had an elliptical machine delivered Tuesday, and there is a crack in the plastic on the base. I contacted the company right away about getting a replacement for that piece, and I got an email today that the part is backordered until June 14th. That's over a month away! And I assume that means that's when it will be shipped, not delivered. A major reason for getting this RIGHT NOW is because we've been sitting around getting very little exercise for the last 8 weeks and I want that to change. We can go for walks now but it's not the same level of intensity (I refuse to start running).
I am thinking of writing back and declining a replacement, but asking for a partial refund. I don't think the crack will actually affect performance and we can always put a piece of tape on it to keep it from getting worse. I think it's BS to pay full price for a damaged item though so I want something done on principle.
It's cold and rainy here today which is doing nothing for my mood.
My daughters school issued chromebook was on the fritz so I had to go to the school and get her a new one today. I was very pleased with how efficient the pick up line was and that every one working was wearing gloves and masks. I even decided to treat myself to sushi while I was out. Of course, nothing good ever happens to me or comes without a price and there was a staple in Salmon Roll. So, yeah.
Another random - I have lost any sense of budgeting since we moved a week ago and I keep buying shit online. I feel like I've been waiting for YEARS to finally settle somewhere and I want to be able to get it set up the way I want it, and not wait, which is obviously not realistic without spending a ton of money so I'm going to have to wait on some things!
Additionally, I spent almost $100 today at Bath and Bodyworks, mostly on wallflowers and refills but they also had a $30 tote bag special full of stuff and I impulse bought it. We are actually saving a ton of money right now between student loans being paused and no commuting costs, and I have barely bought any "things" in months so it's not the end of the world. But the conservative part of me also thinks we should be stockpiling money in savings given the current economy.
I am 30 weeks pregnant, H and I are working from home and watching our 4 yr old. I just got diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I am trying SO hard to be positive, but I’m about to lose it. So much of this pregnancy has been unexpected and not enjoyable, and I feel guilty for being so ready to be done. And then we’re supposed to add a newborn to this situation?! Holy hell I need a break.
I'm here too except 37 weeks pregnant with a 3 year old and no GD (but a weird thyroid issue). It's brutal. Our daycare is re-opening in a week and although I have serious reservations and we're probably not going to do it, we've been toying with the idea of sending our 3 year old back because my mental and physical health are both suffering immensely. I can't even wrap my head around what's going to happen when I have this baby.
steph96 I think in your situation I would cancel the gym. That doesn't sound safe, and it sounds like you've been doing a great job of sticking to working out from home so I'd just keep doing what you're doing. The money savings would be a good bonus!
I'm annoyed because we had an elliptical machine delivered Tuesday, and there is a crack in the plastic on the base. I contacted the company right away about getting a replacement for that piece, and I got an email today that the part is backordered until June 14th. That's over a month away! And I assume that means that's when it will be shipped, not delivered. A major reason for getting this RIGHT NOW is because we've been sitting around getting very little exercise for the last 8 weeks and I want that to change. We can go for walks now but it's not the same level of intensity (I refuse to start running).
I am thinking of writing back and declining a replacement, but asking for a partial refund. I don't think the crack will actually affect performance and we can always put a piece of tape on it to keep it from getting worse. I think it's BS to pay full price for a damaged item though so I want something done on principle.
I say I’m doing great, but I’ve also only worked out twice in the last 6 days. Idk where my motivation went. I think I just need to get a lot of sleep over the weekend and then I’ll hopefully be back at it.
If they don’t have the spare part, would they be willing to trade out the machines? You’d only have to swap that cover out. If not, I’d probably use glue or epoxy to fix the crack and ask for a partial refund.
My gym sent out a video explaining how things will be when it opens back up - I too go to a place that is essentially circuits with lots of moving around and sharing equipment.
Basically, they are limiting class sizes, you aren’t allowed in (no loitering) until your scheduled class time, they are taping out 8 ft boxes where you’ll need to stay for the duration of the class with preset, disinfected weights, and classes are going from 60 minutes to 35 minutes to allow for wiping down of all equipment and some sort of industrial disinfecting fogging system to run. We won’t be using the wall balls, or barbells, or boxes, ropes or sandbags at all.
I feel bad bc I’m not excited about this at all. But it’s a small, woman-owned business. I don’t know what I’m going to do. I usually pay a year up front and am due soon, it’s a ton of money. They’ll also continue to stream workouts though, and will continue to until things go back to normal. So hopefully that will be an option for a reduced rate. I’ve been (almost unhealthily) obsessed with working out during the quarantine and am in better shape than ever. I’ve managed with their zoom workouts, pelaton app (love) and running. I was excited to get back but not how it is going to be.
I came to a shitty realization that I cannot rely on my mom therefore do not trust her and cannot have a close relationship with her anymore. It dawned on me while sobbing to my grandfather yesterday that since I was 5 she has had a recurring pattern of behavior of choosing her own comfort over me or my safety and she isn't remorseful. She has said sorry, but she isn't. She loves to come to the rescue until its no longer covenient for her. Its exhausting. And if it was just one off situations, I could let it go, but to me, it just shows me that I am not important to her and I cannot rely on her like you "should" be able to. So I am done with with the things I "should" do as a daughter. Like celebrate mother's day. sigh...end of verbal vomit.
steph96 I think in your situation I would cancel the gym. That doesn't sound safe, and it sounds like you've been doing a great job of sticking to working out from home so I'd just keep doing what you're doing. The money savings would be a good bonus!
I'm annoyed because we had an elliptical machine delivered Tuesday, and there is a crack in the plastic on the base. I contacted the company right away about getting a replacement for that piece, and I got an email today that the part is backordered until June 14th. That's over a month away! And I assume that means that's when it will be shipped, not delivered. A major reason for getting this RIGHT NOW is because we've been sitting around getting very little exercise for the last 8 weeks and I want that to change. We can go for walks now but it's not the same level of intensity (I refuse to start running).
I am thinking of writing back and declining a replacement, but asking for a partial refund. I don't think the crack will actually affect performance and we can always put a piece of tape on it to keep it from getting worse. I think it's BS to pay full price for a damaged item though so I want something done on principle.
I say I’m doing great, but I’ve also only worked out twice in the last 6 days. Idk where my motivation went. I think I just need to get a lot of sleep over the weekend and then I’ll hopefully be back at it.
If they don’t have the spare part, would they be willing to trade out the machines? You’d only have to swap that cover out. If not, I’d probably use glue or epoxy to fix the crack and ask for a partial refund.
Well, that's 2 more times than I've worked out, so I say that's good!
Good question about swapping the whole machine. I don't know. It is SO heavy and we had to tear apart the box and take it into the house in pieces (I actually thought of you when it arrived, lol, because I wondered how in the world you dragged a peloton up stairs when H and I couldn't even lift this thing to bring it in the front door). So anyway, I honestly don't know how we'd ship it back. I guess that would be on them to figure out?
A while back there was an article going around that basically said "What you are feeling about the current pandemic situation is grief."
I can safely say that this past week I have reached the ANGER stage of my grieving.
I am so, SO MAD at everyone and everything.
Weirdly, not my kids. I feel like the three of us are in this together. But my H still gets to go to work, and is otherwise a homebody anyway. I really don't think he is feeling what we are feeling.
I am mad at the school situation (not the teachers themselves, just the situation), I am mad at technology, I am mad at my husband, I am mad at politicians on both sides of the aisle, I am extremely, extremely, mad at my parents. I don't want to talk to friends. I'm just so over it all.
I am normally super even keel, and very rarely angry about anything. It's a weird feeling to be this consumed by rage all the time.
This is exactly how I feel. With some feelings of wanting to crawl out of my skin. I feel a need to protect my kid but I’m SO angry at literally everyone and everything else.
My MIL passed away from cancer on Wednesday. I’m sad and angry and completely heartbroken for my DD (7). My MIL could drive me crazy but she was a good person, a great mom, really interesting, and she was a fantastic grandmother and I’m so angry that my dd has been robbed of that. MIL was always completely present and focused on dd and having to tell dd that she died was just awful.
My cat needs an inhaler (yes, I know that sounds weird) and it costs around $250 to fill, not including the $70 spacer we bought. The inhaler will last about a year, provided he lets us hold a mask to his face for 30 seconds.
My other cat needs a 1/2 of a tiny tiny pill daily and has managed to spit it out the last 2 days. Howwwww? It's literally the size of a crumb.
I do not see either of these things going well any time soon.
How the heck do you get a cat to use an inhaler? I've never heard of this!
I hope my cat never needs anything like that, he is not what I would call easygoing and would probably fight it every time.
I have no idea how this will work in practice. He's a pretty chill cat, but most cats do not like when things are put on their face.
I've been thinking about how are gym would do things too when they reopen. Its basically a bootcamp style workout where we switch equipment a lot- free weights, air dyne bike, battle ropes, etc. I think it could work if you have your own weights you grab at the beginning of class and keep in your own area and then wipe down after and they also spray with lysol or something several times a day? The trainer wears a mask or all participants wear one too?
this is similar to the setup at my gym. They said that they’d discontinue using hard to disinfect items (sandbags, battle ropes) which I feel like means that we’ll be using dumbbells, kettlebells, and body weight—all of which I’m safely doing at home during our Zoom workouts.
ETA there’s absolutely no way that I could workout with a mask on. It would be sooo hard to breathe.
I also belong to a circuit type gym and I miss it so much but I don’t know if/when I’ll go back. I’m interested to see what changes they make before I decide what to do. I’m gaining weight rapidly and I hate working out at home. If the gym makes reasonable changes like spacing us out, not sharing equipment I might go back.
My cat needs an inhaler (yes, I know that sounds weird) and it costs around $250 to fill, not including the $70 spacer we bought. The inhaler will last about a year, provided he lets us hold a mask to his face for 30 seconds.
My other cat needs a 1/2 of a tiny tiny pill daily and has managed to spit it out the last 2 days. Howwwww? It's literally the size of a crumb.
I do not see either of these things going well any time soon.
Oh, I had to do that. Giving the inhaler with a spacer really isn't that bad. My cat was an asshole and it was a 2 person job, but it only takes a minute. I think they really get it in 2-4 breaths. The sound of the medicine squirting spooked him the most.
I have challah dough rising and am ready for Shabbat with my bf and the kiddos. Here's hoping they don't fight for 5 minutes of the day and actually go to bed at some point.
I belong to a small group personal training gym. Classes are usually under 8 people. Right now we are doing great on Zoom, and I know they plan to keep offering the remote classes. I don't think they are in any rush to restart, even though they can as of June 1. But like others said, there is no way we could rotate through circuits like usual, but I'm sure they will figure it out.
Post by Leeham Rimes on May 8, 2020 15:38:42 GMT -5
I’m so sorry redheadk. It’s incredibly unfair, My MIL passed away from cancer when X was 1. She never got to meet Wes. She was a wonderful grandmother and would have been so much more involved than either of my parents.
It’s been 9 years, but I’m still mad and miss her like crazy
not to make it about me, but I feel you, I’m so sorry for your loss.
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
The cat inhaler thing might not be too bad. My cat was an asshole too and we gave him twice daily insulin shots and sub q fluids through an IV. The fluids were every other day and took about ten minutes. He couldn’t move or he would move the needle. It really wasn’t too bad
My cat needs an inhaler (yes, I know that sounds weird) and it costs around $250 to fill, not including the $70 spacer we bought. The inhaler will last about a year, provided he lets us hold a mask to his face for 30 seconds.
My other cat needs a 1/2 of a tiny tiny pill daily and has managed to spit it out the last 2 days. Howwwww? It's literally the size of a crumb.
I do not see either of these things going well any time soon.
For the cat that needs the pill, can you give it to them with food? My elderly cat takes a pill every other day for her arthritis and I give it to her by affixing it to a Temptations treat using just enough aerosol cheese to coat the pill and run the length of the top of the treat. She will sometimes be a jerk and manage to lick all of the cheese off the treat and pill, and then I have to do it again, but 90% of the time she just snarfs up her cheesy pill without issue. But she's also almost 17 so I don't worry about giving her bonus people food treats a few times a week to make both our lives easier (I really can't pill her otherwise without a giant fight).
Greenies also makes a pill pocket treat for cats (you put the pill in and squish is shut). But my experience with those is that if you don't go through them fast enough they dry out and don't work, picky cats won't eat them, and even cats who initially like them may eventually decide they are gross and stop eating them.
Earlier this week, my gym sent out a survey about our attendance after gyms are allowed to open. They just sent out the results and I’m pretty horrified that 89% of members intend to return immediately. (FTR classes are essentially circuits where we switch exercises/equipment with a max of 30 seconds between exercises so there’s definitely not enough time to disinfect properly.)
Does your area have a timeline for gyms being open? I ask because I own a CrossFit gym, and we were just talking yesterday about how it would be helpful to have an idea of how many people will come back right away so that we can make a plan that is both safe and accommodates as many people as possible, but since we have NO clue when we'll open, there's no point in asking people right now when the health situation and people's personal finances are so in flux.
My brother (who lives on theft other side of the country) was in the hospital this week with weird symptoms. He went home today, but for the second time in less than 3 weeks he had a negative COVID-19 test, so that's good. Plus, his asthma was much better while he was stuck in a hospital room doing nothing, so that made us feel better about it being asthma and not coronavirus. I was concerned that the first test was a false negative.
He's going back to work on Monday though, and I really wish that he would take a little time off. He is a pharmacist/ pharmacy manager at a chain drug store, and had been putting in a lot of hours since all of this started. He is also over 65, is asthmatic, diabetic, and had pneumonia in January. He seems to be on the mend and they ruled out scary stuff, so that's good.
I made a gorgeous loaf of sourdough bread today. It's my best one so far...looks and tastes good. I am actually looking forward to the next loaf that I bake because I remembered (after this loaf was baked) that I could use the probe that goes with our oven to check the internal temperature and get it right. We have only used the probe once, when my daughter made a Turkey our first time using the oven after we got it. I had forgotten about it until today.
I painted the ceiling of our plant shelf/butterfly enclosure today, so hopefully we can get the new lights installed and figure out ther rest of it this weekend. After the old light burnt out, we talked about changing a few things, but now we can't remember exactly what we were thinking of doing.
Oh well. We'll figure it out or make up something new. lol Hopefully soon, since the stupid wasps killed the last batch of caterpillars that were outside, and something mowed down some of the milkweed plants where the butterflies had just deposited eggs. We need to finish that window so that we can rescue the Monarch caterpillars... and the milkweed.
Earlier this week, my gym sent out a survey about our attendance after gyms are allowed to open. They just sent out the results and I’m pretty horrified that 89% of members intend to return immediately. (FTR classes are essentially circuits where we switch exercises/equipment with a max of 30 seconds between exercises so there’s definitely not enough time to disinfect properly.)
Does your area have a timeline for gyms being open? I ask because I own a CrossFit gym, and we were just talking yesterday about how it would be helpful to have an idea of how many people will come back right away so that we can make a plan that is both safe and accommodates as many people as possible, but since we have NO clue when we'll open, there's no point in asking people right now when the health situation and people's personal finances are so in flux.
I think it was last week when they announced the reopening schedule. Gyms are the 4th wave and they’ll reopen on 5/25 (which I think is when they’ll allow gatherings of up to 250? Idk. I want to wait things out a bit longer so I’m not paying too close of attention). They asked if we intended on returning when were allowed to, what they can do to make us feel safer, what class times work best for us, if we’d like to stick to virtual workouts along with what time we would attend, and if we had any general feedback.
I am 30 weeks pregnant, H and I are working from home and watching our 4 yr old. I just got diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I am trying SO hard to be positive, but I’m about to lose it. So much of this pregnancy has been unexpected and not enjoyable, and I feel guilty for being so ready to be done. And then we’re supposed to add a newborn to this situation?! Holy hell I need a break.
I have a newborn as of Tuesday, but don’t feel guilty. I get it so much. I wanted to ride out this pregnancy and enjoy it since we’re done having kids but COVID ruined it. The stress and worry took so much out of me the last month and a half.
If you need to lose it for a minute, lose it. It’s certainly understandable.
My cat needs an inhaler (yes, I know that sounds weird) and it costs around $250 to fill, not including the $70 spacer we bought. The inhaler will last about a year, provided he lets us hold a mask to his face for 30 seconds.
My other cat needs a 1/2 of a tiny tiny pill daily and has managed to spit it out the last 2 days. Howwwww? It's literally the size of a crumb.
I do not see either of these things going well any time soon.
For the cat that needs the pill, can you give it to them with food? My elderly cat takes a pill every other day for her arthritis and I give it to her by affixing it to a Temptations treat using just enough aerosol cheese to coat the pill and run the length of the top of the treat. She will sometimes be a jerk and manage to lick all of the cheese off the treat and pill, and then I have to do it again, but 90% of the time she just snarfs up her cheesy pill without issue. But she's also almost 17 so I don't worry about giving her bonus people food treats a few times a week to make both our lives easier (I really can't pill her otherwise without a giant fight).
Greenies also makes a pill pocket treat for cats (you put the pill in and squish is shut). But my experience with those is that if you don't go through them fast enough they dry out and don't work, picky cats won't eat them, and even cats who initially like them may eventually decide they are gross and stop eating them.
I tried crushing it and sprinkling it over wet food and she STILL managed to eat around it. I might go pick up some pill pockets just in case. She's not interested in people food, so I can't use that.