Bummed :(

Jells2dot0 · July 2014

Just blindly venting here. I'm wallowing in my own sorrows. I am tired of not being able to leave the house. I missed out on a family lunch today because of it. I don't get much time with my DH. I'm bored, lonely, and frustrated.

chibiyui · July 2014

Aw. I'm sorry Jells.

Kittens?

Jells2dot0 · July 2014

I love kittens!!!

I know I shouldn't be upset, but it hurt my feelings that everyone got together today and didn't seem to care about leaving me at home.

amakayeb · July 2014

Well, that stinks. I'm sorry they made you feel that way.

theartistformerlyknownas · July 2014

I'm sorry Jells. Maybe they're just not sure what to do, or feel like you're such a badass that things like this won't hurt your feelings? That's the annoying thing about strength...people sometimes think you're strong about all the things. But loneliness SUCKS.

Hang in there ladyfriend, this will all be behind you before you know it!!

Jells2dot0 · July 2014

scribe95 said:
Could they all bring food to you?

They are running errands afterwards and it's 110 out, so the food would be crap.

They went to IHOP, which sucks for me, because I fucking love pancakes and bacon.

CMGragain · July 2014

Are you in isolation because your immune system is compromised by your treatment? I hated that. It won't last forever.
Mommy hugs from me.

lc07 · July 2014

Jells, what is the cancer house arrest situation? I really know nothing about this and would love to be more educated on it. Is it an immune system thing for you? That you can't be around other people? I would be really bummed, too, and wondering why everyone didn't come do brunch with me at the house. Can you be around other people? Sorry if I sound super ignorant. I want to learn.

jenna8984 · July 2014

Aaaaw I'm sorry. When I was involved in an accident, I had a PIC line (iv) in my arm for a month (at home), so that arm couldn't get wet. My other arm was the injury so that couldn't get wet. So FI had to shower me with a bag over each arm. And he had to give me the iv medicine daily on the couch. It was over the holidays Thanksgiving all the way to January and it was so miserable. It's absolutely nothing like what you are going through, but it was still SO downright frustrating to not be myself. I hope you get some visits and are able to get back to normal life fairly soon and at least see DH for kisses!!

Jells2dot0 · July 2014

I am on house arrest due to my immune system being compromised. I can have people over, but they can't be sick or sick recently and they can't constantly be around kids, since kids carry so many germs. I also can't eat most take out because I can't confirm how it's prepared. I'm on all kinds of antibiotics and antivirals as well, but I don't want to take any chances. I do walk around the block after sunset, but I wear a heavy duty mask when I'm outdoors.

AddieCake · July 2014

I'm so sorry, Jells. I am praying you get better soon.

lc07 · July 2014

That would be super frustrating. I was stuck at home for a month with a bad case of Mono when I was a teenager. Basically, quarantined to my bedroom. But it was obviously not anywhere near as serious as what you're going through. Especially not mentally or emotionally. And the time frame was shorter. But I do remember the boredom. I was glad that people would stop by and visit, even if they were wearing a mask and sitting on the opposite side of the room (I had a huge bedroom).

Are there people you are close enough to that you would feel comfortable reaching out to to tell them you would really benefit from more company?

lc07 · July 2014

Also, I wish we could all come visit you and wear astronaut suits so we don't get you sick and throw glitter around your house, bring sloths, do mani/pedis, drink lots of alcohol (can you have alcohol? Probably not.. fuck.) and make you laugh.

When do you get to see your H next?

Jells2dot0 · July 2014

Thanks for all of the positive thoughts and vibes!!

DH is in town now and home from lunch. So, that helps

I go back into the hospital on Friday, though. I think I'm going to look into counseling during my stay to help boost my morale.

lc07 · July 2014

I think that counseling is a fabulous idea.

Also, you probably don't want a bunch of internet strangers to know your name or where you live but is there a way that you could tell us how to send you mail to the hospital? Do hospitals do that? I'm so fortunate that IDK what the protocol is. Real mail is so fun to receive and makes every day a little more exciting.

CMGragain · July 2014

Yeah, been there. Read a good book. Watch TV. Take up needlework.
You can skype with people. That wasn't available to me 6 years ago.
Go shopping online. I like eBay for unusual items. Land's End has a super clearance sale on cute dresses. My daughter bought four!
This, too, shall pass.

Jells2dot0 · July 2014

lc07 said:

I think that counseling is a fabulous idea.

Also, you probably don't want a bunch of internet strangers to know your name or where you live but is there a way that you could tell us how to send you mail to the hospital? Do hospitals do that? I'm so fortunate that IDK what the protocol is. Real mail is so fun to receive and makes every day a little more exciting.

I really don't know if the hospital allows that? Good question! I will ask them when I'm there. I do have a PO Box as well, so it's not quite as revealing.

Thanks again everyone for trying to be uplifting. I feel like I'm always posting about the negative side of things or just about my condition in general. Maybe I need to plan a vow renewal just to be able to talk about a wedding! LOL

lc07 · July 2014

Jells2dot0 said:

lc07 said:

I think that counseling is a fabulous idea.

Also, you probably don't want a bunch of internet strangers to know your name or where you live but is there a way that you could tell us how to send you mail to the hospital? Do hospitals do that? I'm so fortunate that IDK what the protocol is. Real mail is so fun to receive and makes every day a little more exciting.

I really don't know if the hospital allows that? Good question! I will ask them when I'm there. I do have a PO Box as well, so it's not quite as revealing.

Thanks again everyone for trying to be uplifting. I feel like I'm always posting about the negative side of things or just about my condition in general. Maybe I need to plan a vow renewal just to be able to talk about a wedding! LOL

Yes, let us know! Or you could PM me your PO box and we could just address things to "Jells" at your PO Box and I could start a thread asking people to PM me if they want it so it's not just sitting open in a thread. I know I speak for a lot of us when I say we'd love to keep your spirits up. Also, I don't think you talk about it too much. We want to know what's going on with you. And you comment and post about other things, too. So don't worry about that.

Jells2dot0 · July 2014

I know the post office where the PO Box is located turns mail away if the name is not exact. But, I'll try an abbreviated version of my name. I'll send my info to @lc07 and @smichek‌ via PM.

JCbride2015 · July 2014

Oh, Jells. I'm so sorry you're going through this. I can't even begin to imagine what you're going through. It sounds like it royally sucks. But you are doing everything you can to keep yourself safe and healthy. This will pass.

I know you can't have alcohol, but is there a favorite snack or dessert you can treat yourself to? Some kind of fluff book series that you would never normally read, but would be a fun guilty pleasure?

RebeccaB88 · July 2014

Can you maybe let the PO staff know what you're doing, and what version of your name you gave us, so they're prepared?

Jells2dot0 · July 2014

I think it will go through with the info I gave out

i'll let my DH know, since it's his name on the box.

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