Post by emilyinchile on Jun 21, 2024 8:58:25 GMT -5
Another rainy day here. We certainly need the water, so I'm not complaining, especially since I'm WFH today. Having caught L's cold makes it a little less perfect, but at least it gives me the excuse to be cozy at home still in my PJs with a coffee instead of feeling like I need to swim into the office.
I left work early yesterday to "work from home" because I was sick. All I really did was monitor emails because I'm all caught up and work is dead right now. I feel better today, but I wish I was still home because today will continue to be dead today.
Post by dancingnancy on Jun 21, 2024 9:02:24 GMT -5
My semi regular search for Eras Tour tickets and naively thinking I will find them for a reasonable price has found that Toronto tickets are being sold that have a view of the back of the stage and are going for the low low price of $1600 on stub hub 🤦🏻‍♀️ why did they even sell tickets there???
I'm working through my to do list while monitoring email. I'm waiting on a bunch of things back, so I can't do a whole lot. I did come up with a game plan of sorts for one work issue, so we just need to get buy-in next week.
TMI warning I called to scheduled my annual colonoscopy (CRIES) and they are now only scheduling the nurse visit and then you schedule the procedure. I said "oh how many people no showed for them?" and the lady on the phone didn't confirm, but I'm betting that's what happened. Good news is the prep visit is through the portal now with the nurse, I don't even have to go into the office.
To continue the topic, my cousin's husband got an accidental colonoscopy this week. His GP ordered it and he did all the prep, had the test, woke up and the doctor was like, "So how long have you had rectal bleeding?" And he was all, "Um, I haven't?" They ordered the test for the.wrong.person.
Kid 1 has been working as a grocery store bagger for a couple of weeks now, and it's so fun getting to hear their impressions of life in the working world. Yesterday they arrived at the revelation that sales are just designed to get people to buy more stuff after witnessing a customer purchase nine bags of Lays potato chips during a buy-2-get-1-free sale.
My hysterectomy recovery continues to go well, though I'm wishing I'd purchased more pairs of very loose drawstring-waist pants ahead of time. I was expecting that the laparoscopic incisions would be lower like they were when I had a similar surgery for scar tissue performed in my mid-20's, but this time they're all around an inch or two below belly button level. It's an awkward place to avoid with a waistband, and I'm either low-riding or hiking my pants up under my boobs. Still, if this is my biggest complaint I'd say things are pretty good!
To continue the topic, my cousin's husband got an accidental colonoscopy this week. His GP ordered it and he did all the prep, had the test, woke up and the doctor was like, "So how long have you had rectal bleeding?" And he was all, "Um, I haven't?" They ordered the test for the.wrong.person.
Um, holy crap! Is he at least over 45 so the test is going to be covered by his insurance?
OMG circa1978. I'm surprised the prep appt didn't ask to confirm why he was there, etc. I know for my prep appt we went over what they would be looking for, etc.
Post by UMaineTeach on Jun 21, 2024 9:53:56 GMT -5
Today is my kid’s last day of childcare/ preschool. We have been with them for 5 years and I’m a mess about it. So many tears, it feels ridiculous to have so many tears.
It’s not even that I miss any particular people. She has loved going there, has had mostly the same friends since infancy, and has had so much fun.
And I think she’s going to hate Kindergarten. I feel like her childhood is over and now she’s going to enter the world of accountability and rigor. Endless literacy drills and math worksheets. Zero splatter painting outside with mud and kitchen utensils. Too much iPad, not enough active play. No time to play pretend. Lots of time to practice “say free, say free again but instead of /r/ say /l/.
To continue the topic, my cousin's husband got an accidental colonoscopy this week. His GP ordered it and he did all the prep, had the test, woke up and the doctor was like, "So how long have you had rectal bleeding?" And he was all, "Um, I haven't?" They ordered the test for the.wrong.person.
OMG!!! I just had my first one and it was awful (prep anyway, the procedure itself was fine). I would be so mad to go through that for no reason. I can’t believed no one caught the mistake!!!
ssmjlm , so, literally the day before, when he was doing his prep, my cousin/BFF was complaining to me, he didn't even ask why they ordered it; I wouldn't go a test without asking questions. LOL. So, nope, he was just like, my doctor ordered a test, guess I'll do it. 🤷‍♀️
nsl , He is NOT 45, which is why both my cousin and I were like, huh, weird. But he's 43 and had some sort of vague complaints about his back or something lately so I was like, well, we love a thorough GP. Then she called me in the middle of the day and was like, OMG, you will not believe this. I don't think there are concerns they'll have to pay for it but that's actually a good point.
noodleoo , I saw him that night and he was very chill about it. They did actually find a polyp or two so it's a good thing and now that's taken care of. He's not generally this easygoing but he generally seems to think it's just a hell of a good story now.
On the screening topic, I had my first mammogram this morning. It was easy peasy. She said results would be in my portal. I didn't ask how long they take, though lol
I went to urgent care on Monday for a suspected UTI and have been on antibiotics since. I figured the constant need to pee would be gone by now. I'm so tired of feeling like I need to pee already and it's only been a couple of days.
We dropped ds off at wrestling camp on Wednesday. It ends tomorrow with a tournament in the morning so that is our only plan for this weekend.
We have a family reunion staying at the resort right now that come every year so it should be a pretty easy weekend.
Our anniversary is Sunday, but we'll probably just go for a drive or something to celebrate.
I really need to stay off of social media, I'm really not friends w/that many people but it seems that practically everyone I know is in Europe (one is on safari) and I actually cried yesterday because the one big vacation we had planned last year (Egypt) I cancelled just after war broke out and we lost a ton of money. We have nothing planned for any time in the near future (so many medical bills) and it makes me so sad because I just want to see the world.
It's such a first world problem and I feel like such a baby about it all. I really need to focus on the good things that I have going on in life and stop being so envious of what others have.
Good things - I actually really like this hot weather, my flowers really like this hot weather too. I can't wait for my zinnias to flower, I planted so many of them EVERYWHERE.
I moved my bird bath to the front of the house so that I can watch the birds playing in it on the ring camera and their joy brings me joy.
I have a fun night planned. First I'm meeting friends at the annual sidewalk sale downtown, and then I'll peel off from that to go to a coworker's show with his screamo band, lol. Not sure how long I'll last at that, but a few of my coworkers are going and my boss offered to buy everyone a round. DH might tag along for the show.
A staff member is pregnant and doesn't want anyone else to know yet. She only told me for scheduling purposes. This is, of course, fine. But I keep kicking the can on discussing projects that will change once others are aware of this news and I am starting to look silly.
On the screening topic, I had my first mammogram this morning. It was easy peasy. She said results would be in my portal. I didn't ask how long they take, though lol
I’ve gotten results before I’ve even made it all the way back to my house! Never more than a day or so.
I am biting my nails today. All kids here do a national exam at the end of Year 6 (12 years old) and the results determine which high school they go to. The results are coming out in 1hr and 38 mins. DS1 and I have our hearts set on one school that is super hard to get into but which I feel suits him and his learning styles the best. Eeekk
Post by followyourarrow on Jun 21, 2024 10:24:24 GMT -5
My birthday is tomorrow. FI is sitting at dock because of the weather in the gulf, so I think I'll go down and have dinner with him. On Sunday my nephews are taking me on a swamp tour for my birthday, they're very excited! I fully plan to buy myself a nothing bunt cake to celebrate.
I’m debating if we should go away in August around my birthday or not. We’d have to take the dogs so that’s limiting.
We didn’t book anything between our two fathers having health issues at the same time (and then dying!) but now we have a week off and no plans. I can’t decide if it would be less stressful to just be here and do day trips or try to find somewhere else to go for a few nights/the week. My capacity for going with the flow is at rock bottom.
Post by lavenderblue on Jun 21, 2024 10:30:46 GMT -5
Today is my birthday. We came down the shore yesterday for a long weekend. So far today, I slept in, drank coffee, went for a bike ride, and ate lunch. Now I’m heading to the beach and tonight dinner at my favorite seafood restaurant. This is already such an amazing trip and so much better than any weekend I ever had away with XH who always managed to ruin every vacation.
I really need to stay off of social media, I'm really not friends w/that many people but it seems that practically everyone I know is in Europe (one is on safari) and I actually cried yesterday because the one big vacation we had planned last year (Egypt) I cancelled just after war broke out and we lost a ton of money. We have nothing planned for any time in the near future (so many medical bills) and it makes me so sad because I just want to see the world.
It's such a first world problem and I feel like such a baby about it all. I really need to focus on the good things that I have going on in life and stop being so envious of what others have.
Comparison really is the theft of joy. I struggle so much when I go on social media.
My sister has such different values with food and I hate it. She eats mostly healthy, but also eats some "unhealthy" stuff and she's constantly pointing out to her kid how unhealthy her choices are. She was also annoyed that I let my kids drink milk and sometimes juice with meals.
It just really got in my head and I hate thinking of food so much. I generally eat pretty healthy, but my parents eat less healthy and I'm 100% okay with being more relaxed with my choices on vacation!
TMI warning I called to scheduled my annual colonoscopy (CRIES) and they are now only scheduling the nurse visit and then you schedule the procedure. I said "oh how many people no showed for them?" and the lady on the phone didn't confirm, but I'm betting that's what happened. Good news is the prep visit is through the portal now with the nurse, I don't even have to go into the office.
I get my first one next week and don't even have a prep visit, just instructions through the portal. I've gotten the med already and just show up.
Post by NewGirlNic on Jun 21, 2024 10:40:19 GMT -5
I almost killed my cat from heat stroke yesterday. He is a little jerk and he loves to sneak outside. He must have snuck into the mudroom (not airconditioned) when I threw something in the recycling bin or when someone got shoes. We all left the house around 4.... H went to a tattoo appointment and DS and I ran some errands, stopped at my parents and then picked up pizza for dinner. We got home around 5:30 and I opened the door to the mudroom to put my shoes away and the cat was in there. It had to be over 100 degrees in there. The 2 windows were open, but the sun beats on that side of the house all afternoon. He seemed totally fine. He ran into the basement to eat and DS went down to see if he felt hot and he said he didn't. Thank god we didn't stay at my parents for dinner... we thought about it and H was going to meet us there. But we decided against it, since H was said he was gross and sweaty from getting needled for 2 hours and just wanted to go home.
My birthday is tomorrow. FI is sitting at dock because of the weather in the gulf, so I think I'll go down and have dinner with him. On Sunday my nephews are taking me on a swamp tour for my birthday, they're very excited! I fully plan to buy myself a nothing bunt cake to celebrate.
Ohhh what flavor? My son’s school did a nothing Bundt cake fundraiser this year. We got all the flavors 🤣
Good things - I actually really like this hot weather, my flowers really like this hot weather too. I can't wait for my zinnias to flower, I planted so many of them EVERYWHERE.
I just watered my flower pots and WOW, my zinnias are thriving! I didn't realize they did so beautifully in full sun/hot temps.
Summer Fridays are the worst, I don't wanna be working but there's stuff I need to get done today. It's nice that my kids are old enough to entertain themselves/each other without having to patchwork together camps and whatever all summer, but also they sound like they're having fun and I'm not lol
With the heat neighbors are all running sprinklers early or late in the day for their grass; I tell myself I'm not for water conservation purposes, but really it's just that I'm lazy and don't want to mess with setting them up and moving them around.