We were in Boise visiting DH's family a few weeks ago and it was a shitshow... to put it mildly. His parents are also antivax, despite his mother just getting over a pretty intense case of Covid (she was close to hospitalization). There were pockets of people masking and distancing, but the farther we got from City Center, the worse it was. His mother threw a fit over us only seeing her outside, with masks, and distanced. She kept asking the kids to take their masks off so she could hear them! They ended up refusing to see us the last day we were in town because they didn't want to wear masks again. They completely ignore the fact that they are putting their political beliefs ahead of the safety of my child!
I wish we hadn't gone at all, trying to manage our Covid risks the whole week was so stressful, the week was not a vacation.
All that to say, I think you made the right call and fuck any family that says differently.
Post by Wallflower on Sept 3, 2021 13:05:25 GMT -5
I got a call at 1:15 am this week from my stepmother's cell phone (11:15 pm where she is). She's been ill and is finally home, so this was a little concerning. A call back went to VM, but my stepsister was there at the time and Stepmom has accidently called me before, so I didn't worry overly much.
Investigation has led us to decide that the cat called me by sitting on the phone.
Post by Monica Geller on Sept 3, 2021 13:14:07 GMT -5
DS2 has hand foot and mouth. So Iām home with him today. Heās in pretty good spirits all things considered but his rash is horrible. His poor bottom looks like a tomato. At least itās a beautiful day and heās happy to play on the patio with some plastic toys.
I spent the whole morning disinfecting all the toys and surfaces. Iām considering taking a nap when he takes his afternoon nap.
Also, question about anti-anxiety meds. My OB prescribed my Zoloft last year for the PPA/PPD. How do I know if itās time to change meds? And do I contact her or would calling my PCP be better? Iām working on my issues in therapy but Iām starting to wonder if a higher dose or different med might help. I hate feeling this way all the time. Between covid, teaching, & my PTSD from my husbands brain tumor Iām on edge all the time. And my ācalm place visualizationā doesnāt always work.
I missed out on the world's most adorable puppy at the APA by a matter of hours. I clearly need to start stalking Petfinder in the middle of the night.
Post by mysteriouswife on Sept 3, 2021 13:21:27 GMT -5
This isnāt a jab at anyone, because Iāve been posting too.
I think we may need a parents covid board. That seems to be all the post lately. I know I can use an area to vent. I sympathize with all the parents dealing with daycare or school during these times
I got a call at 1:15 am this week from my stepmother's cell phone (11:15 pm where she is). She's been ill and is finally home, so this was a little concerning. A call back went to VM, but my stepsister was there at the time and Stepmom has accidently called me before, so I didn't worry overly much.
Investigation has led us to decide that the cat called me by sitting on the phone.
I just got off DDs school meeting to discuss itinerant services vs classroom setting. They could not confirm that a therapy provider would be vaccinated or wear a mask. They said they won't mandate anything or make anyone do anything. They also said due to high caseload and scheduling, they couldn't confirm that she wouldn't be in therapy with other kids at the same time.
That defeated the purpose of switching to itinerant. So we decided to suspend her services and thankfully she won't lose her spot and we just have to contact them whenever we're ready for her to start it back up again.
I just can't believe for an educational service who helps kids with special needs how they can refuse to simply have people wear masks. My God.
Post by litskispeciality on Sept 3, 2021 13:32:44 GMT -5
I'm a little late to the party, but I vote everyone, young and old be able to wear dinosaur costumes to school and work. I think we'd all smile a little more
This isnāt a jab at anyone, because Iāve been posting too.
I think we may need a parents covid board. That seems to be all the post lately. I know I can use an area to vent. I sympathize with all the parents dealing with daycare or school during these times
I'm a little late to the party, but I vote everyone, young and old be able to wear dinosaur costumes to school and work. I think we'd all smile a little more
Weāre at the beach and I understand we need tourists for $$, people are assholes. One group setup almost on top of this couple. Most should be gone tomorrow. Weāre actually in a neighborhood with mostly owners, so I cannot imagine being with the bigger tourists towns.
Post by litskispeciality on Sept 3, 2021 13:44:49 GMT -5
sproctopus , I get it from your side though "why is he wearing a dinosaur costume" ::clutches pearls::
On a positive note after my other post, I have Monday off and if DH is negative and clear to work I have a date with my couch and some books. Holy smokes do I need it!
This isnāt a jab at anyone, because Iāve been posting too.
I think we may need a parents covid board. That seems to be all the post lately. I know I can use an area to vent. I sympathize with all the parents dealing with daycare or school during these times
I feel like that's the whole MMM board right now.
I never venture over there. Maybe thatās where I need to go.
Post by soccermama on Sept 3, 2021 13:55:40 GMT -5
Instead of dinosaur costumes, how about if folks are allowed to bring their pets into work?? I for one would love to see cute doggies visit here in my office! One of the attorneys I used to work with (years ago), she was a big dog person and she entered them in shows, etc? She had a couple of border collies (i think) that were beyond cute.
We lost our lab a few years ago, and I am definitely missing having a pet. The kids have been begging for another dog, but we've held off because of all other life responsibilities at the moment. I miss the cuteness and sweetness of a pet though!
sproctopus , I get it from your side though "why is he wearing a dinosaur costume" ::clutches pearls::Ā
On a positive note after my other post, I have Monday off and if DH is negative and clear to work I have a date with my couch and some books. Holy smokes do I need it!
Truly, I don't care, except I couldn't figure out how I was going to safely transport the tail in the car seat. LOL.
I went to the state fair and my scarf won third prize!! Iām excited because I just taught myself how to weave on a loom in June.
I wish our fair was more fun though! Itās a little pricy to park and go in and there isnāt much there besides rides, a few exhibits, cows, goats and sheep. We went to the Kentucky one a few years ago and it was huge! Rabbits! Chickens! Emus! Huge exhibition halls! Ours looks like a county fair at best IMO.
Still! Excited to win at all. The first place winner project was really fancy.
This isnāt a jab at anyone, because Iāve been posting too.
I think we may need a parents covid board. That seems to be all the post lately. I know I can use an area to vent. I sympathize with all the parents dealing with daycare or school during these times
I feel like that's the whole MMM board right now.
I do feel that the COVID posts are overwhelming, and maybe we need daily/weekly ones like CEP.
Post by soccermama on Sept 3, 2021 15:39:59 GMT -5
mysteriouswife, maybe it depends on the workplace?? There are definitely some jobs where it would not be appropriate to bring animals, obviously. Hazards and what not.
I mostly work in office settings that have large, open spaces and it was always fun when someone would bring their dog (or puppy in) for short visits.
mysteriouswife, maybe it depends on the workplace?? There are definitely some jobs where it would not be appropriate to bring animals, obviously. Hazards and what not.
I mostly work in office settings that have large, open spaces and it was always fun when someone would bring their dog (or puppy in) for short visits.
Short visit, sure. All day/all the time, no thank you.
I do feel that the COVID posts are overwhelming, and maybe we need daily/weekly ones like CEP.
yes. I was thinking this earlier but didn't know how to say it without sounding like an asshole. I'm also just so burnt out on covid in general. But the every post is asking if you/your kid/your spouse should get tested and it's all the same. Yes get tested. Keep them home if the school says to. Whatever policy your school has set is probably just how it's going to be, some random on a message board that has a different policy isn't going to change that.
Post by litskispeciality on Sept 3, 2021 16:49:50 GMT -5
As someone who just had a CIVID thread I vote one thread a week. I debated posting for those reasons. The only thing I will say though is there is little guidance on testing protocol. I thankfully didn't even know you can test at a pharmacy until today. My boss only knew because they've tested a few times.
Back when everyone could get vaccinated before me the "x brand vax" questions drove me crazy. I was glad one or two people would loop back in to prior posts on the same subjects.
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice tastes like hairspray. There I said it