I had my 6 month CT scan on Friday and got the results yesterday. There is some inflammation and scar tissue (both totally normal for 6 months post op) but so sign of any tumor regrowth. Yay! I go back again in 6 months and, if results are good then too, I’ll go annually for 5 years and then be done with them!
But… they did see that I have an ovarian cyst that grew from 1.5cm to 2.8cm. I did not even know that I had an ovarian cyst so to know that there is one and that it grew was a surprise to me. I called my gyno for follow up and will see her on May 9th. Hopefully it is nothing.
The forecast is still showing chilly with a chance of rain for Saturday, although the rain is only likely to be a little sprinkle in the morning and then overnight. We've already added some patio heaters, but this afternoon we have to make the call on whether or not to tent. The reason we chose our venue is that it's a gorgeous garden, the entire point is to be outside in pretty nature, not some generic plastic box! Plus of course it's an extra cost. But equally, we obviously don't want people being wet and miserable! Uggghhhhh obviously this is such a FWP, but seriously why?!
Ugh, tough call! Given what you said about the forecast, I'd probably risk it and go without the tent but scrounge up a bunch of umbrellas. And put someone in charge of toweling off chairs an hour before ceremony start time.
The really fun part is that in our last meeting with the caterer, 10 days ago, it was still so hot and hot through the forecast that we added some big umbrellas as sun shades for during lunch plus confirmed that he should purchase some of those colorful parasols for people to have during the ceremony. The big umbrellas won't cover everyone though because they were just intended for the part of the garden that gets direct sun at that time, and the parasols are paper so not exactly waterproof. Not that I'm at all bitter about that money now going down the drain and throwing more money at a tent...
I spoke with DS's principal about the incident yesterday and he put me at ease. He said it was just kids being kids, being rough with each other while playing, and the teachers on duty making it seem a bit more dramatic than it is. I mean, his teacher called it an "altercation" so I thought it was pretty serious, lol. He also just said that everyone's over school by now and this kind of stuff is happening more. He spoke with DS about appropriate behavior and he's losing recess today and I think that should do it, hopefully. I will say that once he is corrected for something he usually doesn't repeat the same incident, but I could go without anything else for the rest of the year, thanks.
Does anyone have recs for an earring brand that is good for sensitive or newly pierced ears? I got a second hole in November and I think it's basically healed - no pain or anything for a while now. But I don't want to just shove some crappy earrings in the holes and irritate them. I am specifically looking for small silver hoops.
I'm also looking for dog food recs - my dog is currently on small breed Blue Buffalo but his poop isn't solid enough so I am thinking about trying another brand.
My dogs really like Hills Science Diet brand dog food. My older dog had been on a couple different brands over her life, and I usually went with 'high-end' brands for her, most recently Victor, but then it was recalled, so I switched her to what my younger dog was eating, and she went from being a 'picky' eater to eating her whole bowl consistently (and it's been months now and it's continued so it wasn't just because it was new). I didn't think Science Diet was a high end brand, but now that I'm buying more of it I do realize that it cost more than the Victor did though, so womp womp. But I do like that I don't have to play the 'put the bowl down, my dog eats a few bites, walks away, pick the bowl up so my younger dog doesn't eat it, older dog comes back and whines because she wants the food, put it down again, she eats a few more bites and walks away, pick it up again and repeat for like the whole morning and evening' game.
Post by fangoriagurkel on Apr 10, 2024 11:40:56 GMT -5
This morning I got my blood drawn after infusion to find out if my treatment is working and I can stay on course and be finished with my PICC line on the 19th or if I’ll be receiving the “extended version” that will last until the 29th. I should know my tomorrow, so I plan on spending the rest of the day being a lazybones at home.
I really want a milkshake but there’s no place within walking distance except for McDonalds. I haven’t had a McDonald’s shake in years, so I cannot remember if they are super delicious or not.
mrsukyankee , I’m in the same boat! My H just had his first appointment yesterday. We still definitely live in an area where no one really talks about therapy, and it’s especially taboo for men. I’m really proud of him and optimistic for the future.
lavenderblue I use the doggy poop bags for the solid stuff I scoop out of the littler box. They have different sizes and I get the bigger ones, so the scooper goes inside the bag easily. They come in a little roll and are handy. I accidentally ordered a box of them from Amazon, so I think they will last all year. You can get them by the roll (or 3) at a Pet store. Then I double knot and toss it in the outside trash. Some people get a thing like a diaper genie.
I really want a milkshake but there’s no place within walking distance except for McDonalds. I haven’t had a McDonald’s shake in years, so I cannot remember if they are super delicious or not.
They are my kids' favorites. As a side bonus for my family, the strawberry shake doesn't have artificial dye in it. That's rare and my son is allergic to them.
I'm also looking for dog food recs - my dog is currently on small breed Blue Buffalo but his poop isn't solid enough so I am thinking about trying another brand.
my dog had this issue on Blue Buffalo and my vet said its super common with their food. And that it's not good food just good marketing lol. Anyways we switched to Kirkland and it worked well!
Add me to the list of people with Hs that finally are going to therapy. Things have been better and I hope it continues. I can see him quitting when it gets emotionally hard. Time will tell.
It's officially rabbit season for my dogs. Hazel is notorious for eating them if she can catch them and that's what happened. AnnaBelle, my puppy was also exposed and I had to chase her in the backyard in order to pull the rabbit's leg out of her mouth. It was a huge rabbit too. I'm so grossed out.
This is truly random but stuck in my head. Some big level guy at my job sent out a newsletter talking about priorities in life and the rubber vs glass ball analogy. In it he said grocery shopping is a rubber ball, it's ok to get dropped, going to the gym is a glass ball and dropping a day will have major consequences in the future. I was so annoyed like obviously you have no hand in the running of your household if thats where you think the priorities are. It also had a picture of his family and he had a few kids, because I could see being single and grocery shopping isn't top of the list for priority you can always figure out food for yourself. But when you have kids I feel like having food they will eat around is a bigger deal? Idk or maybe I'm just burnt out grocery shopping and meal planning and wish it was something I could drop with few consequences.
I’ve been sick for about a week. Finally went to UC this morning because I’ve been having trouble taking in a deep breath, and it turns out I have pneumonia. Hopefully some abx and albuterol will have me feeling better soon. For now I’m home on my couch, with a cat sleeping on my lap.
This is truly random but stuck in my head. Some big level guy at my job sent out a newsletter talking about priorities in life and the rubber vs glass ball analogy. In it he said grocery shopping is a rubber ball, it's ok to get dropped, going to the gym is a glass ball and dropping a day will have major consequences in the future. I was so annoyed like obviously you have no hand in the running of your household if thats where you think the priorities are. It also had a picture of his family and he had a few kids, because I could see being single and grocery shopping isn't top of the list for priority you can always figure out food for yourself. But when you have kids I feel like having food they will eat around is a bigger deal? Idk or maybe I'm just burnt out grocery shopping and meal planning and wish it was something I could drop with few consequences.
UGH, that is totally something a man would say. <eyeroll>
I'm also looking for dog food recs - my dog is currently on small breed Blue Buffalo but his poop isn't solid enough so I am thinking about trying another brand.
my dog had this issue on Blue Buffalo and my vet said its super common with their food. And that it's not good food just good marketing lol. Anyways we switched to Kirkland and it worked well!
Thanks! And that's funny, my vet assistant said the same thing about Blue Buffalo. I picked it because it was on the dog food advisory website as a good food, so I thought she was just trying to sell me the food they sell at the vet lol. Given this comment though I'm definitely going to switch.
I'm in a travel group for Puerto Rico, and recently someone asked if they should grocery shop at home and bring their own meat (frozen) in their luggage. I can't stop laughing at the visual of a suitcase full of frozen steaks, and it reminded me of the poster here years ago who asked about bringing their own butter on vacation (I think I remember the name but don't want to tag in case I'm misremembering LOL).
About 15 years ago, we went to a wedding on Ireland over 4th of July. The bride’s mom smuggled beef from the US in for burgers because “the beef in Ireland wasn’t good”. 😳
"Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's round and wet and crowded. On the outside, babies, you've got a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies-"God damn it, you've got to be kind.”
This is truly random but stuck in my head. Some big level guy at my job sent out a newsletter talking about priorities in life and the rubber vs glass ball analogy. In it he said grocery shopping is a rubber ball, it's ok to get dropped, going to the gym is a glass ball and dropping a day will have major consequences in the future. I was so annoyed like obviously you have no hand in the running of your household if thats where you think the priorities are. It also had a picture of his family and he had a few kids, because I could see being single and grocery shopping isn't top of the list for priority you can always figure out food for yourself. But when you have kids I feel like having food they will eat around is a bigger deal? Idk or maybe I'm just burnt out grocery shopping and meal planning and wish it was something I could drop with few consequences.
"Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's round and wet and crowded. On the outside, babies, you've got a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies-"God damn it, you've got to be kind.”
Yesterday was unexpectedly oddly stressful thanks to some strange circular conversations with the scheduling department at the hospital system my doctors are all a part of that I do not think are resolved.
I wanted a refill of my BC and requested one online. It was a surprise when they called me to schedule a physical with the gynecologist. I just had a physical three weeks ago with my primary who agreed I should stay on it.
My old gynecologist said I didn’t need a pelvic exam or pap this year and to do my physical at my primary rather than at her office. That’s what I did. But the gynecologist who took over when my other one left last year keeps telling the scheduler that I need do a physical at her office before she will approve a renewal. Nothing has changed in these three weeks.
The gynecologist won’t call me herself and I’m not sure if the scheduler really understands what I’m saying. It’s all in the same hospital system so they should be able to see that I just had a physical, updated everything and got blood work done at the same hospital last month.
Now there is some note on mychart that says I “don’t understand” why I need to make doctors appointments and get physicals?? But what I am actually asking is why I’m being told I need a second physical in less than a month and not getting an answer. It’s like talking to a wall. If there is a reason, just tell me?
Since you can get birth control OTC now, it seems weird to insist on two physicals for a renewal of a medicine I’ve been with no issues. I don’t even think my insurance would pay for it.
tacokick , I don't see why your primary doesn't send in the prescription. I can understand a doctor saying hey I didn't examIn you, so I can't prescribe, but then the primary should send it.
Yesterday was unexpectedly oddly stressful thanks to some strange circular conversations with the scheduling department at the hospital system my doctors are all a part of that I do not think are resolved.
I wanted a refill of my BC and requested one online. It was a surprise when they called me to schedule a physical with the gynecologist. I just had a physical three weeks ago with my primary who agreed I should stay on it.
My old gynecologist said I didn’t need a pelvic exam or pap this year and to do my physical at my primary rather than at her office. That’s what I did. But the gynecologist who took over when my other one left last year keeps telling the scheduler that I need do a physical at her office before she will approve a renewal. Nothing has changed in these three weeks.
The gynecologist won’t call me herself and I’m not sure if the scheduler really understands what I’m saying. It’s all in the same hospital system so they should be able to see that I just had a physical, updated everything and got blood work done at the same hospital last month.
Now there is some note on mychart that says I “don’t understand” why I need to make doctors appointments and get physicals?? But what I am actually asking is why I’m being told I need a second physical in less than a month and not getting an answer. It’s like talking to a wall. If there is a reason, just tell me?
Since you can get birth control OTC now, it seems weird to insist on two physicals for a renewal of a medicine I’ve been with no issues. I don’t even think my insurance would pay for it.
Is there any way to show up in person at the office? I've had things resolved that way before, when I didn't get anywhere with the call center on the phone.
I am having so much fun with the kittens. They are so stinking cute I can't stand it. Getting to know their personalities is the best part. We went to the Vet last week and they are in great health and she doesn't think that they'll have any issues adapting to life with only 3 legs. They said that we should free feed them until they are at least 6 months, but man are they little poop machines. What do you do with the "stuff" that you scoop out of the litter box? I've been cleaning it out every day, but I'm quickly running out of grocery bags. I'll eventually get a litter robot when they are bigger, but for now, I'm just scooping away.
We have a bucket with a lid next to the litter boxes. We put a trash bag in it and snap on the lid to keep the smell down. We use the same bag for the week and then it goes out on garbage day.
Is there any way to show up in person at the office? I've had things resolved that way before, when I didn't get anywhere with the call center on the phone.
It might come to that! It’s not a convenient location so I was trying to avoid that.