Its rainy and gray and chilly. I'm so happy to be back at work where I at least have to do my to do list vs home where the to do list was just ignored.
First day of summer vacation and DD has been reading all morning.
There is SO MUCH GIRL DRAMA in my neighborhood right now. DD1 is in the middle of it/causing it. It's exhausting because she's in and out of the house, crying and slamming doors, and it's all happening over walkie-talkie AT FULL VOLUME.
I dropped off the kids' books today, and picked up their summer work and all of their stuff that was left behind. I also got the benchmark testing that the school does 3x per year. Because they only got 1-2 tests in this year depending on the subjects, they showed data from last year as well. DD2 was consistently decent - 85th-95th percentile based on grade. DD1's was all over the place. So now I'm trying to connect with the principal about accommodations in the future.
We went out and saw DH's parents this weekend. The kids were so excited to do something new. His parents spent the whole time complaining everything was closed and we couldn't go anywhere... but honestly, we NEVER go anywhere when we see them. It was basically the same kind of visit we always have.
This week is starting off.. slow. I have a ton of work I need to get done, but it's all waiting on information.. which is probably all going to come in at the same time, and then 3 sets of people will want stuff done immediately.
I also just submitted paperwork to cash in a week's worth of vacation that I won't be able to use.. It's nice that they're giving us the option, but I'd really rather have the vacation.
Going to the house showing with beau really helped cement for me that I think he's "the one." I know it sounds crazy, but when his lease is up this fall, we're going to find a place together. Lots of details to work out, lots of serious conversations to keep having, but it feels right. We make such a good team and our blended family of five just fits. On top of that, I met his "other mom" yesterday (his BFF's mom) at a small cookout and I caught him having a heart to heart with her about me tucked away from the party after I had chatted with her for a while. So I feel like I'm "in" with her. My mom is beside herself that we all spent the weekend there a couple weeks ago and that we're coming back for 4th of July. She's so happy for me and keeps talking about how nice he is and how sweet his son is.
But on the flip side, I got a notice that my recent blood work is back and it doesn't look good. I'm waiting for my doctor to call me and review it all with me, but from my research this weekend, there's a strong possibility I have lupus. I'm trying not to spiral too much with Dr Google, but I'm thoroughly freaked out.
twinmomma, Do not Dr Google. My nurse starts all sentences with me, do not Google. And I do. And I diagnose myself with something horrible. I had to redo bloodwork last week and prepped myself for terrible, but nothing.
Really low key weekend, DH worked, I worked. Weekend work has spilled over into today. My mood is blah. It is just sameness every day. Work, sleep repeat. At least when DH is off, I can at least look forward to someone to talk to and chill by a fire.
FYI- we have about 8 cases tied to a teenage pool party. This is not helping my mood. I don't talk directly to the patients, so maybe they were making out, or licking a spoon, or all in the house later piled on a couch, but this is not going with my theory of chilling outside with a few friends, which is basically all that is keeping us sane.
rere, I hate the way my lab presents the info. It shows the results, highlights "bad" results in red, and includes notes like "Results like this are usually an indicator of XYZ disease." Does not help the Dr Google spiral. Plus, they email it directly to me before I hear from the doctor.
[/quote]OMG!!! That is horrible. All my bloodwork comes through the office. I think my file is marked with a big C, for she's crazy, because when the nurse has to leave a voicemail, she basically starts with, rere, come down off the ledge, it's nothing bad. Then when I talk to her, she always plays NBD, but then DON'T GOOGLE! I cannot imagine what I would come up with if I got them myself.
Post by traveltheworld on Jun 15, 2020 14:16:49 GMT -5
twinmomma, I know it's hard not to Google, and I'm NOT saying that you have lupus; but in the rare instance that you do, I have half a dozen friends/family members that have lupus, and they almost universally have made adjustments in their lives such that it's not a debilitating issue; and other than the occasional flare-ups, they mostly live normal lives.
We had a really good weekend. Went to a friend's for a water bouncy house for the kids and the kids had a blast. Then the rest of the weekend was slow...which was good.
rere, Ya, I should probably see about changing the settings somehow. But I have a lot of bloodwork done on a regular basis, so I like seeing my thyroid numbers myself when it's just a quick maintenance blood draw throughout the year. traveltheworld, Thanks, that's helpful to hear. Honestly, I just want to KNOW what it is. I wouldn't be shocked if it's true. The blood work was to test for rheumatoid arthritis, so a similar issue. I'm just sick of feeling sick and sore.
twinmomma, Do not Dr Google. My nurse starts all sentences with me, do not Google. And I do. And I diagnose myself with something horrible. I had to redo bloodwork last week and prepped myself for terrible, but nothing.
Really low key weekend, DH worked, I worked. Weekend work has spilled over into today. My mood is blah. It is just sameness every day. Work, sleep repeat. At least when DH is off, I can at least look forward to someone to talk to and chill by a fire.
FYI- we have about 8 cases tied to a teenage pool party. This is not helping my mood. I don't talk directly to the patients, so maybe they were making out, or licking a spoon, or all in the house later piled on a couch, but this is not going with my theory of chilling outside with a few friends, which is basically all that is keeping us sane.
I kind of remember teenage pool parties where there is lots of sitting on each other’s shoulders and racing to get toys or floating next to each other. Not exactly the same as social distanced lawn chairs with 1 other family.
twinmomma, was it the ANA test? That's the one that they usually first use for autoimmune diseases in general. I remember mine was super high when it was tested. Which doesn't mean lupus necessarily, but often means some sort of autoimmune disease. After that they did a bunch more bloodwork (13 vials?), that included testing for different types of lupus and celiac's disease at my suggestion. The short version is that I don't have lupus, just celiac's disease. I think that they just use if for a general autoimmune response test to start, and then dig into something particular. Maybe that will make you feel at least a bit better? I also know several folks with lupus, and its an adjustment, but manageable. I also like to get my numbers sent right to me, it makes me feel better. Side note, one effect of celiac's can be a not well functioning thyroid.
It's Monday, we had a great weekend, I am tired and don't want to work. But I need to work, so I am staring at the computer trying to find my motivation.
phdmomma, It was the ANA test along with the titers and pattern test, plus some other RA specific tests. I already have a celiac and Hashimoto's diagnosis, but am still having a ton of issues with joint pain and swelling, so we're trying to figure out what the deal is with that. So maybe the high results are from the celiac and Hashimoto's, but I feel like there's got to be something else going on. I literally can't use my hands well enough to open a jar of jelly or rip open a bag of cereal in the morning. And it's not like a one time, "I got glutened" thing. It's every single day and all my joints. Ugh.
twinmomma, That's no fun, but as my doctors keep reminding me, often if you have one autoimmune disease, you may have another. My joints used to be rough before I was diagnosed, but then cleared up after several months (the neuropathy not so much, but it could be worse). If it doesn't come back as lupus, there are a bunch of other autoimmune ones that are more uncommon that they could test for. But you're right, what you are describing doesn't sound like well controlled celiacs. Good luck...
A neighbor has asked me to write an affidavit to support her claim for custody of her son. Evidently she and his father are divorcing. Anyone have tips on what to include? I have an outline to follow and have Googled examples.
vasc, why isn’t her lawyer interviewing you and writing it for your review, comment, and signature? That would be the easiest way to ensure it has what she needs in it. I mean, it depends on if she’s seeking sole custody, joint custody, etc.
vasc , why isn’t her lawyer interviewing you and writing it for your review, comment, and signature? That would be the easiest way to ensure it has what she needs in it. I mean, it depends on if she’s seeking sole custody, joint custody, etc.
I dunno? Her lawyer emailed her the template, which she forwarded to me and a few others. Then I'm supposed to email my statement back to the lawyer for her to review before I get it notarized?
We had a rough weekend with DD1. I think it’s a lack of structure since school has been out a few weeks and camp hasn’t started. So this morning I saddled each child with a mix of chores, light educational stuff, activities (play outside, ride bikes, cosmic kids yoga nothing planned) and told them to check it all off in whatever order they wanted. I hadn’t really done that since the end of “school.” I don’t remember why I stopped. Either it worked or they were afraid to come near me lest I assign more chores, but it was generally a nice, less dramatic day.
Tomorrow I am on meetings all afternoon and solo most the day as H has an office day, so hopefully it’ll work again.
Post by sandandsea on Jun 15, 2020 21:07:03 GMT -5
We just got notice that ds2s school will be opening on campus Next week!! Such a relief. We also submitted an application for ds1 to do summer camp there. It will be over $1k/week for both of them but worth every penny as they’ve been home and we’ve had zero help since March.
The weekend was great! DH and I finally finished skim coating and painting the living room walls. He is working on installing all of the remaining baseboards this week. We finally got our tax refund, so we can go carpet and furniture shopping. We've had the same carpet and couches for 10 years and it is really starting to show. I also returned to the Y since they had a group class outside in the parking lot. It felt so good to be back to something semi normal.
Then yesterday was a sh*tstorm. Work has been super busy and there is a ton on my plate. I actually worked for a few hours Sunday to get caught up. Then the power went out at home from 8am - 2pm. I was so angry and upset that I was shaking. So DH and I took a walk to the park. By the time we got home, the power was on. I ended up working through dinner until I finished my task. Then I promptly fell asleep on the couch. Today is a new day and I'm hoping to get a lot done.
Post by supertrooper1 on Jun 16, 2020 10:29:54 GMT -5
I started this thread and then got busy with work and never came back.
I had a good weekend with beau. We went on a 4 hour motorcycle trail ride with his son, brother and a couple cousins. It was fun but they took me on some advanced trails that I probably shouldn't have been on. I went down a lot but my gear kept me from getting banged up. Mostly just sore. I broke my clutch lever and bent my rear brake pedal completely around so beau is going to help me fix things before we go riding again. We also went out to eat for the first time and went to a nice restaurant on the water. It was nice to get out and the meal was great.
Quick update: Talked to my PCP. She's 90% sure it's lupus. Waiting on a referral appointment to a rheumatologist to come up with a treatment plan. At least the FDA is no longer saying lupus meds cure covid so it should be easier to get? Ugh.
twinmomma, my sister is on the covid cure for treating her rheumatoid arthritis. She filled her 3 month prescription for it in March originally and is now waiting to find out if she'll get her June prescription or not.
twinmomma , my sister is on the covid cure for treating her rheumatoid arthritis. She filled her 3 month prescription for it in March originally and is now waiting to find out if she'll get her June prescription or not.