Post by mrsukyankee on Oct 11, 2023 3:07:54 GMT -5
I got up and left my house for work 45 min earlier than usual because it took me 45 minutes longer to get into work yesterday due to road works (I take a bus part of the way). It was not the best day to do this because my idiot of a husband (truly, he's not always an idiot but last night he was) went out with his team for an evening and rocked up at 5am this morning. So, I went to bed a bit later (always can't sleep as easily due to my own anxiety about his nights out - not that he'll do anything too stupid but more that someone else will attack him late at night) and woke up when our Ring doorbell pinged that someone was at the door. And then he came to bed and started snoring. I will be giving him hell tonight for this. I swear he's hit a midlife crisis along with his workmates (who are all between mid-40s to mid-50s) and he's trying to be a uni student again. Next time he goes out for a late one, he's sleeping in the guest bedroom. I should not have to suffer from his midlife crisis.
Post by honeydew1894 on Oct 11, 2023 4:26:42 GMT -5
I got the covid booster and the flu shot yesterday, and I am feeling terrible. I forgot that I always get insomnia and the body aches this time are so bad.
Post by dreamcrisp1 on Oct 11, 2023 5:08:23 GMT -5
My poor baby is sooo sick. I took him to the after hours doctor yesterday evening because I was worried. His breathing is super fast but, at the time, he had no fever and was drinking well. So they sent us home. Well, since then, he hasn’t been drinking well. And he is super fussy today, which is not him at all. He hardly cries normally. He just seems like he’s struggling and uncomfortable. I’m so stressed about him. I will call the doctor again because his breathing is still super fast - 80-90 breaths per minute. 😢😢
Post by emilyinchile on Oct 11, 2023 5:40:11 GMT -5
dreamcrisp1 the breathing and not drinking would scare me too. I hope you guys can get some treatment today so that your sweet baby feels a bit better.
[mention]Mrsu [/mention] out till 5am on a random Tuesday? Was there an occasion? I’m annoyed alongside you (because wtf) but also a tiny bit impressed at his stamina because I’d be curled up in a corner by 10:30pm.
I managed to polish off an entire bottle of wine by myself last night watching the original Sex in the City movie and then the first half of My Best Friends Wedding. I am dragging this morning.
I got my flu shot yesterday and for the first time ever, my arm doesn’t hurt. I’m amazed!
I have to drive to VA (3 hour drive) today for a work conference. And then I get to drive back tomorrow night because I could only get a hotel stay approved for one night. It’s going to be a long ass two days. 😩
I got the covid booster and the flu shot yesterday, and I am feeling terrible. I forgot that I always get insomnia and the body aches this time are so bad.
I expected to get both shots yesterday but they only had the flu shot. And yet, I'm feeling achy, didn't sleep well, and decided I'm just going to take it easy today.
Post by donutsmakemegonuts on Oct 11, 2023 7:22:39 GMT -5
My city's baseball team lost last night so there is no chance this year for a World Series like we were hoping. Somehow they managed not to get swept in a series this whole season and then got swept in the playoffs. I'm depressed because I was really locked in this year because they were so fun to watch and they were winning. I feel like I won't have anything to watch in the evenings now.
DH has been off (he works nights) and him being home at night in the bed when I'm not used to it is seriously disrupting my sleep lol.
I got the covid booster and the flu shot yesterday, and I am feeling terrible. I forgot that I always get insomnia and the body aches this time are so bad.
I did this Friday after work and all day Saturday I felt terrible. At around the 24 mark I started feeling better. Feel better soon!
DD doesn't have school today (10th-12th are taking SAT/PSAT and 9th just doesn't go to school, weird), so the kids talked me into letting DS skip before care and DD making sure he gets out the door on time to walk to school, and I think she's going to walk with him. Fingers crossed DS actually makes it to school on time....
Three days in a row in the office this week, ew. I am giving up on pants with zippers/buttons for the week though. Comfy dress yesterday, pull on dress pants today and tomorrow. If I have to be here I want to basically be wearing pajamas.
My city's baseball team lost last night so there is no chance this year for a World Series like we were hoping. Somehow they managed not to get swept in a series this whole season and then got swept in the playoffs. I'm depressed because I was really locked in this year because they were so fun to watch and they were winning. I feel like I won't have anything to watch in the evenings now.
DH has been off (he works nights) and him being home at night in the bed when I'm not used to it is seriously disrupting my sleep lol.
Definitely a disappointing end to the season. I had such high hopes!
Dd couldn’t fall asleep last night until midnight. Then I woke up at like 2:45 and then my alarm went off at 5:30. I see a lunch time nap in my future.
mrsukyankee, I admit to having a bit of a midlife crisis myself, but it means I stay out until, maybe, 11. I fully support him being an idiot right now.
Now that H is working, I’m on morning dog duty, and the damn dog doesn’t have a snooze button. 7am on the nose. Which is reasonable, but I prefer to snooze until about 7:15 or 7:20. Sometimes, 7:28 (must login by 7:30 😂)
My city's baseball team lost last night so there is no chance this year for a World Series like we were hoping. Somehow they managed not to get swept in a series this whole season and then got swept in the playoffs. I'm depressed because I was really locked in this year because they were so fun to watch and they were winning. I feel like I won't have anything to watch in the evenings now.
DH has been off (he works nights) and him being home at night in the bed when I'm not used to it is seriously disrupting my sleep lol.
I definitely have seasonal baseball depression. Every year I have no idea what to do with myself when it ends.
Speaking of vaccines, my oncologist wants me to get the rsv vaccine. It’s only approved for 60+. I know this is going to go just like shingles, where I try to get it, they refuse, and I have to get him to send in orders. But, he brushed off my concerns and said I should try and he’d send them in if I needed them.
Oh, here's random. Had trouble getting soundly to sleep Monday night, around 11:30 heard roadwork on the next street over but in my half-sleeping state, it sounded kind of like a helicopter but not quite. I literally thought, "oh, have the aliens finally arrived?" and actually got out of bed to look out the window. WTF, brain?!
Crowd sourcing - does anyone have one of those Cross Legged Office chairs? The ones with the extra wide seat and no arms? I'm looking at grabbing one from Amazon because I am constantly shifting my position during the day and would love to be able to sit criss cross. Most of the ones that I'm looking at though don't have wheels, and I wonder how much I would miss my wheeled chair if I went that route. Any opinions?
Crowd sourcing - does anyone have one of those Cross Legged Office chairs? The ones with the extra wide seat and no arms? I'm looking at grabbing one from Amazon because I am constantly shifting my position during the day and would love to be able to sit criss cross. Most of the ones that I'm looking at though don't have wheels, and I wonder how much I would miss my wheeled chair if I went that route. Any opinions?
Personally, I would hate a desk chair without wheels. I always struggle to pull in a non-wheeled chair as close to a desk/table as I like to be. I often tuck one foot under myself while working and that's fine in a conventional office chair. I'd think you could sit cross legged in a conventional office chair without arms pretty easily. It's the arm rests that would get in the way, IMO.
If you use a keyboard tray, I would also consider if the chair is low enough that you can pull the keyboard tray out with your legs crossed because now your knees are elevated.
I’m off today through Friday and going up to Maine tomorrow for my overnight with BFF. We’re taking the train from Boston to Portland and I’m psyched for some leaf peeping HRH Queen Dick I, Orphan because I know that phrase will offend the old gal.
mrsukyankee , I admit to having a bit of a midlife crisis myself, but it means I stay out until, maybe, 11. I fully support him being an idiot right now.
I feel like my midlife crisis has resulted in me just giving up and going to bed at 9 every night. My parents are visiting in a few weeks and I'm already dreading having to stay up for their flight that gets in after 11.
I had a physical yesterday with a new provider, and I like her so much. The whole visit was so pleasant and helpful. Such a pleasant surprise after I'd been dreading it.
*** ETA: She messaged me and said maybe not fasting did impact it, and things are in a good range, so maybe I worried for nothing. It's just alarming to see such a change from my normal.
*** On the other hand, I'm so bummed about my cholesterol! After Googling, I suspect it's up due to menopause. I expected the hot flashes and a bunch of other crap, but cholesterol, too?! I've always had great numbers, but I saw last night in the portal that my LDL and total are borderline/high. (I hadn't fasted before the blood draw, but my NP suggested only triglycerides would be impacted by fasting.)
Triglycerides 62 Cholesterol 215 LDL 139 HDL 64
HR 55 bpm BP 110/64
I already eat a very healthy diet, so I'm limited in what I can do on that front. I walk and lift (admittedly modest) weights for exercise. I suspect I'll need to discuss meds with my provider. I don't know why this is bothering me so much!
Post by starburst604 on Oct 11, 2023 8:27:13 GMT -5
There's no better feeling than when the Afrin kicks in and I can breathe out of my nose! This cold has me both congested but also with a constant runny nose. Gross. Was thinking of going to get my flu and Covid vaccine if they have it, but looks like that's not happening.
I'm on week 2 of no weekday drinking and so far so good. It's amazing how much better I feel, even despite this stupid cold.
Post by lilypad1126 on Oct 11, 2023 8:27:28 GMT -5
I got a job offer from the unicorn job I applied for. I am seriously underwhelmed and not excited. Which is unlike me, but I suspect in part it's b/c I like my current job currently and just got a promotion here. So I wrote back to negotiate the salary (and really shot for the stars), ask about a relocation package, find out more about what appears to be the worst retirement savings set up ever, and ask about start date. OH! And I threw in a line that subtly shaded them for the decision to give the job a lower title than is the industry standard, b/c damn if I want to go back in title, even tho the job is THE SAME regardless of title.
In normal circumstances, I'd be very nervous/anxious. Today, I'm like, eh, whatever. I mean, if they meet me on my salary ask and offer a relo package, I'd probably take it. But given the industry/company, I will be SHOCKED if they do that. But there's just enough BS at my current employer to make me think this new job could be worth it.
Post by followyourarrow on Oct 11, 2023 8:30:41 GMT -5
After further inspection, we need to tear out a bathtub because it's leaking and replace it with a shower. We'll do it in the next 2 months or so. The whole house is getting painted next week. Should the bathroom be painted, or wait and DIY after the shower is installed?
FI should be home super early tomorrow morning! Yay! It's been a long 4 weeks.
My final went pretty well last night, I just couldn't remember how to calculate contribution margin. It was easier with the dog being at future MIL's, but apparently the dog is being too much for her. To be fair, Mardi is a lot. She's not bad, she's just full speed ahead at all times.
My go-to farm stand is closing due to retirement so I am on a search for my favorite apples. I saw they were available at the pick your own farm but they also said there were a lot of yellowjackets this year so that’s unappealing. I’m hoping their affiliated cider mill/store will have them in stock. I haven’t seen them in a grocery store since I was like five.
We tried to go over the weekend but there was no parking even in the overflow lot and people were feral. I don’t want this to turn into my quest for tangerines. Why do I have so many fruit related problems? Just let me have what I want!
Pilsy - I can relate! I had my bloodwork done and my triglycerides are borderline high. I wasn’t fasted, so not sure if that would have made a difference. My doctor told me to cut back on rice and sugar and will re-test in 6 months. I am also disappointed - I am already very active (ran a marathon this weekend!) and don’t eat rice. I feel like I hit 40 and fell apart 🤣
lilypad1126, congratulations! Even if you don't end up taking it, I'm sure it will feel nice to know that was YOUR decision and not theirs!
followyourarrow, if it's JUST the bathtub maybe I'd do the painting professionally and plan to do touchups later? Though if it saves you a good amount of money to wait and do it all at once DIY, that might be worth it too. Bathrooms are kind of a PITA to do because of all of the stuff attached to the walls, but they are also not generally big enough that it's more than a day project.