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Prudie Day

Good morning - how is everyone doing?

My seeds arrived in the mail last night (mostly lots of tomatoes, with some green beans, zucchini, lettuce and strawberries).  I've had lots of delays on delivery of non-essential items so I was surprised to get the seeds on time.  Ironically it's too cold to plant yet, but nice to have them anyway.
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  • GBCKGBCK member
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    I'm online at the moment waiting for the coffee & pj's staff mtg to start.
    (and yes, my boss did say coffee & pjs :)

    Same old same old.
    SO many people I know are bitching about their kids' schools having huge piles of work for them...
    I have the opposite problem so so much.
    Basically, our teachers have been forbidden from distance teaching, so I"m having to make shit up wholecloth.  If I had wanted to home school (I didn't & don't) I'd have planned and had a curricula and done stuff to prep.  INstead, I'm diving in off the deep end.  We've done a lot of science though! That I had around :)
  • That’s great @missJeanLouise, fingers crossed all goes well. 

    I’m not feeling well this morning. Super light headed, headache, just out of sorts. Haven’t felt like this in pregnancy at all. Thankfully my first meeting was cancelled this morning so I’m basically watching email until I have to be engaged. 
  • Other days have gone well ... today not so much.
    BabyKitten has had a snit for the last hour about everything.
    Tbh I think she might be just having a rough day, so we'll see how it goes. Right now she's calmed and content with eating a granola bar.

    Next week she's back at daycare .... thankfully.

    Originally, I was suppose to go back to working in the office after Easter but everything got redone and now it may not be until end of April

    I miss my coworkers and office :( I'm sick of the Wiggles lmao
  • I was off work yesterday.  I spent the entire day trying to make sure DefConn was entertained and/or active since he's really struggling with the boredom.  He misses school, his friends, seeing anyone other than us.  We went shopping (safely socially distanced and me constantly saying "don't touch that!"), played monopoly, went on a bike ride, spent a lot of time outside, and then when DH got home, he did all sorts of stuff with DefConn. 

    I bought more embroidery supplies yesterday.  I told DH that it's keeping my anxiety at bay because I have to focus on the needle and thread only or else I'll fuck it up.  I'm forced to ignore my phone and the urge to scroll.  I can only listen to a podcast without it breaking my concentration.  He said that he's been coming home and finding shit to do so that he's not just sitting there scrolling his phone. DH has been in 'project' mode since we've been on lockdown.  I'm glad we're both being open on how we're managing this crazy shit and all the ways it's making us feel.

    A coworker is in the hospital on a vent.  Another one has an unconfirmed case, but all the symptoms.  My sister's FIL had surgery on Tuesday and is in ICU with a cancer diagnosis.  Mom wasn't feeling well yesterday (said Tues dinner didn't sit well with her) and dad wants her to see the doc, but mom doesn't want to leave the house.  And I'm super, super tired of arguing with people over e-mail about our policies and having them come back with a fucking novel about how we're wrong and terrible (even though our policies are consistent with a lot of others in the travel world).  

    Soo...6.5 hours before I can go back to my stitching.  

    Prudie coming up.  
  • @charlotte989875 how's your iron? I always get light headed when my iron is low.
    @mrsconn23 glad you found a hobby you enjoy and that helps with stress. ☺️Will you post a pic of your stitching? 
  • CharmedPamCharmedPam member
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    Awesome @missJeanLouise!
    @mrsconn23, that sounds terrible.  That people are just not getting the changes that need to be made now.  Even when things go “up and running” things wont be up and running. 

    I’m so tired.  I want to work out and then take a nap.  My coworkers last day was yesterday and now I’m officially the only one in my department (she left on her own, moved).  I KNOW I’ll want a vacation when it’s allowed but I’m sure that’ll have to wait as I have to train my back up. 

  • @charlotte989875 how's your iron? I always get light headed when my iron is low.
    @mrsconn23 glad you found a hobby you enjoy and that helps with stress. ☺️Will you post a pic of your stitching? 
    I haven’t had it checked in a while I don’t think; any way to tell if this is the case? 
  • For the moms, K is basically homeschooling their client [HIPAA approved name is Turkey] right now.  Now, Turkey is around 6?, a bit developmentally delayed, but most of these apps are update to 3rd grade stuff.  And K is big on, "let's not make it boring and wear her butt out."

    Go Noodle -- exercise mixed with learning app
    Moose Math -- Free math app
    Epic -- free reading app

    Let me know if you need anything else.  K is big on motor control and movement for Turkey, so probably has others they can share.  K also usually goes to school with Turkey.  The school teaches special needs kids...including gifted, b/c those are also special needs kids, so they have a wealth of resources we can pull on if anyone needs some other recommendations.
  • mrsconn23 said:
    I was off work yesterday.  I spent the entire day trying to make sure DefConn was entertained and/or active since he's really struggling with the boredom.  He misses school, his friends, seeing anyone other than us.  We went shopping (safely socially distanced and me constantly saying "don't touch that!"), played monopoly, went on a bike ride, spent a lot of time outside, and then when DH got home, he did all sorts of stuff with DefConn. 

    I bought more embroidery supplies yesterday.  I told DH that it's keeping my anxiety at bay because I have to focus on the needle and thread only or else I'll fuck it up.  I'm forced to ignore my phone and the urge to scroll.  I can only listen to a podcast without it breaking my concentration.  He said that he's been coming home and finding shit to do so that he's not just sitting there scrolling his phone. DH has been in 'project' mode since we've been on lockdown.  I'm glad we're both being open on how we're managing this crazy shit and all the ways it's making us feel.

    A coworker is in the hospital on a vent.  Another one has an unconfirmed case, but all the symptoms.  My sister's FIL had surgery on Tuesday and is in ICU with a cancer diagnosis.  Mom wasn't feeling well yesterday (said Tues dinner didn't sit well with her) and dad wants her to see the doc, but mom doesn't want to leave the house.  And I'm super, super tired of arguing with people over e-mail about our policies and having them come back with a fucking novel about how we're wrong and terrible (even though our policies are consistent with a lot of others in the travel world).  

    Soo...6.5 hours before I can go back to my stitching.  

    Prudie coming up.  
    I'm sorry.  I just had calls yesterday w/ the airline and it really sucks that we aren't getting our $ for our flights but policies are policies and pandemics aren't covered.   Why I'd argue with the messenger makes no sense. 
  • @VarunaTT, nice that you got to witness first hand that NO, it isn't okay to lie to your guests, and YES you run a good chance of upsetting your closest friends and family when you do.

    @missJeanLouise, that is great news!!!  Especially with everything going on in the world, I'm sure that is a huge relief to at least have your H's next job settled.  Plus not having to move.

    @CharmedPam, I was just fondly thinking yesterday about how a vacation is exactly what is needed for me and my H, once this is all over.  Even if it is just a long weekend away.

    My blood sugars have been going so out-of-whack and it's upsetting.  I usually only have a few low blood sugars per year.  But I've had it happen 4-5x over the last couple weeks, including this morning.  Again.  I've started taking less insulin, but today was the second time it's happened, even with taking less.  I need to buckle down and test it more, in order to tweak my insulin better.  I think stress is causing the problem.  It's so weird because "stress" is always included as a factor that will raise blood sugar levels in diabetics; however, I would swear it's the opposite for me.  When I'm stressed out, it seems to lower my blood sugar levels.

    But anyway, now that I'm getting my levels back to normal with some juice and breakfast, it should be a pretty good day.  I have a lot of work to do; however, I actually like that.  I feel more "charged" and focused when I have clear tasks to accomplish.
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  • @short+sassy, I had an alarming doc check up last month.  I thought for sure my numbers were going to be stellar since I watch what I eat, and work out daily. Unfortunately, they were pretty high so I’m on an additional medication.  No insulin yet, but I’m fearful of it if I can’t get it under control. If stress can cause it - then yeah, I can see how my numbers went up, huge stress the last few months but now I’m getting into a new norm. I have a question with diabetics & covid19.  Are both 1&2 “compromised”? 

  • banana468 said:
    mrsconn23 said:
    I was off work yesterday.  I spent the entire day trying to make sure DefConn was entertained and/or active since he's really struggling with the boredom.  He misses school, his friends, seeing anyone other than us.  We went shopping (safely socially distanced and me constantly saying "don't touch that!"), played monopoly, went on a bike ride, spent a lot of time outside, and then when DH got home, he did all sorts of stuff with DefConn. 

    I bought more embroidery supplies yesterday.  I told DH that it's keeping my anxiety at bay because I have to focus on the needle and thread only or else I'll fuck it up.  I'm forced to ignore my phone and the urge to scroll.  I can only listen to a podcast without it breaking my concentration.  He said that he's been coming home and finding shit to do so that he's not just sitting there scrolling his phone. DH has been in 'project' mode since we've been on lockdown.  I'm glad we're both being open on how we're managing this crazy shit and all the ways it's making us feel.

    A coworker is in the hospital on a vent.  Another one has an unconfirmed case, but all the symptoms.  My sister's FIL had surgery on Tuesday and is in ICU with a cancer diagnosis.  Mom wasn't feeling well yesterday (said Tues dinner didn't sit well with her) and dad wants her to see the doc, but mom doesn't want to leave the house.  And I'm super, super tired of arguing with people over e-mail about our policies and having them come back with a fucking novel about how we're wrong and terrible (even though our policies are consistent with a lot of others in the travel world).  

    Soo...6.5 hours before I can go back to my stitching.  

    Prudie coming up.  
    I'm sorry.  I just had calls yesterday w/ the airline and it really sucks that we aren't getting our $ for our flights but policies are policies and pandemics aren't covered.   Why I'd argue with the messenger makes no sense. 
    Totally agree about not arguing with the messenger.

    But you have hit on something that is a really, really, really, really sore spot with me right now.

    The airlines have already been approved to get billions of dollars in bailouts.  Which, to an extent, I understand the purpose behind.  But NOW...not BEFORE/as a condition...some politicians are asking that the airlines refund people for flights that are cancelled, instead of forcing them to get a voucher that typically needs to be used by the end of this year.

    To which most of the airlines have said, "Thanks for the billions of dollars in tax payer money.  But no.  F**k you.  F**k them."
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  • mrsconn23 said:
    Oh god I feel like a huge weight was just lifted...mom feels back to normal today.  I'm literally tearing up because of the stress release.  Clearly, I was holding on to that tightly. 
    That’s awesome!!! Such good news. 
  • mrsconn23mrsconn23 member
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    banana468 said:
    mrsconn23 said:
    I was off work yesterday.  I spent the entire day trying to make sure DefConn was entertained and/or active since he's really struggling with the boredom.  He misses school, his friends, seeing anyone other than us.  We went shopping (safely socially distanced and me constantly saying "don't touch that!"), played monopoly, went on a bike ride, spent a lot of time outside, and then when DH got home, he did all sorts of stuff with DefConn. 

    I bought more embroidery supplies yesterday.  I told DH that it's keeping my anxiety at bay because I have to focus on the needle and thread only or else I'll fuck it up.  I'm forced to ignore my phone and the urge to scroll.  I can only listen to a podcast without it breaking my concentration.  He said that he's been coming home and finding shit to do so that he's not just sitting there scrolling his phone. DH has been in 'project' mode since we've been on lockdown.  I'm glad we're both being open on how we're managing this crazy shit and all the ways it's making us feel.

    A coworker is in the hospital on a vent.  Another one has an unconfirmed case, but all the symptoms.  My sister's FIL had surgery on Tuesday and is in ICU with a cancer diagnosis.  Mom wasn't feeling well yesterday (said Tues dinner didn't sit well with her) and dad wants her to see the doc, but mom doesn't want to leave the house.  And I'm super, super tired of arguing with people over e-mail about our policies and having them come back with a fucking novel about how we're wrong and terrible (even though our policies are consistent with a lot of others in the travel world).  

    Soo...6.5 hours before I can go back to my stitching.  

    Prudie coming up.  
    I'm sorry.  I just had calls yesterday w/ the airline and it really sucks that we aren't getting our $ for our flights but policies are policies and pandemics aren't covered.   Why I'd argue with the messenger makes no sense. 
    Totally agree about not arguing with the messenger.

    But you have hit on something that is a really, really, really, really sore spot with me right now.

    The airlines have already been approved to get billions of dollars in bailouts.  Which, to an extent, I understand the purpose behind.  But NOW...not BEFORE/as a condition...some politicians are asking that the airlines refund people for flights that are cancelled, instead of forcing them to get a voucher that typically needs to be used by the end of this year.

    To which most of the airlines have said, "Thanks for the billions of dollars in tax payer money.  But no.  F**k you.  F**k them."
    I don't believe my company is getting bailout money.  But that's total bullshit, but also shows how short-sighted people crafting these bills are.  And also, that there is no corporate generosity/altruism.  You give them money with little oversight and they're going to hold onto it with a closed fist in one hand and squeeze the customer with the other. 
  • mrsconn23 said:
    banana468 said:
    mrsconn23 said:
    I was off work yesterday.  I spent the entire day trying to make sure DefConn was entertained and/or active since he's really struggling with the boredom.  He misses school, his friends, seeing anyone other than us.  We went shopping (safely socially distanced and me constantly saying "don't touch that!"), played monopoly, went on a bike ride, spent a lot of time outside, and then when DH got home, he did all sorts of stuff with DefConn. 

    I bought more embroidery supplies yesterday.  I told DH that it's keeping my anxiety at bay because I have to focus on the needle and thread only or else I'll fuck it up.  I'm forced to ignore my phone and the urge to scroll.  I can only listen to a podcast without it breaking my concentration.  He said that he's been coming home and finding shit to do so that he's not just sitting there scrolling his phone. DH has been in 'project' mode since we've been on lockdown.  I'm glad we're both being open on how we're managing this crazy shit and all the ways it's making us feel.

    A coworker is in the hospital on a vent.  Another one has an unconfirmed case, but all the symptoms.  My sister's FIL had surgery on Tuesday and is in ICU with a cancer diagnosis.  Mom wasn't feeling well yesterday (said Tues dinner didn't sit well with her) and dad wants her to see the doc, but mom doesn't want to leave the house.  And I'm super, super tired of arguing with people over e-mail about our policies and having them come back with a fucking novel about how we're wrong and terrible (even though our policies are consistent with a lot of others in the travel world).  

    Soo...6.5 hours before I can go back to my stitching.  

    Prudie coming up.  
    I'm sorry.  I just had calls yesterday w/ the airline and it really sucks that we aren't getting our $ for our flights but policies are policies and pandemics aren't covered.   Why I'd argue with the messenger makes no sense. 
    Totally agree about not arguing with the messenger.

    But you have hit on something that is a really, really, really, really sore spot with me right now.

    The airlines have already been approved to get billions of dollars in bailouts.  Which, to an extent, I understand the purpose behind.  But NOW...not BEFORE/as a condition...some politicians are asking that the airlines refund people for flights that are cancelled, instead of forcing them to get a voucher that typically needs to be used by the end of this year.

    To which most of the airlines have said, "Thanks for the billions of dollars in tax payer money.  But no.  F**k you.  F**k them."
    I don't believe my company is getting bailout money.  But that's total bullshit, but also shows how short-sighted people crafting these bills are.  And also, that there is no corporate generosity/altruism.  You give them money with little oversight and they're going to hold onto it with a closed fist in one hand and squeeze the customer with the other. 
    RIght.

    I bought insurance when I bought our tickets.   I thought there was a chance I'd get a refund.   Nope.   Now it's Jet Blue Flight credits.

    It's not cool BUT I know the person telling me the policy didn't make it. 

    I can try to complain up the food chain and say, "Hey - just to let you know.   This sucks.   YOU suck.   And we are all in this and putting strings in this suck"

    But that's THEIR policy that sucks - not the policy of the person who is not empowered to make this change for the hundreds of thousands impacted.  
  • @charlotte989875 how's your iron? I always get light headed when my iron is low.
    @mrsconn23 glad you found a hobby you enjoy and that helps with stress. ☺️Will you post a pic of your stitching? 
    I haven’t had it checked in a while I don’t think; any way to tell if this is the case? 
    Besides a blood test? I'm not sure. I know that the dizziness and feeling extremely exhausted are both signs of anemia so when I feel either of those I makes sure to take my supplements, drink my spinach smoothies, and eat more protein. I had to be on iron supplements when I was pregnant and still feel more susceptible to anemia now. Or maybe I am just more aware/ sensitive to the symptoms.


    Oh! If you pull down your lower eyelid and the inside is white/pale it is a pretty good sign you are anemic.
  • Haven't been by in a while and I need to keep it up and see my WW people.

    We are doing good.  H has been busy being the IT guy.  He has been doing lots of calls and remote sessions to get the teachers up to date on using the different platforms of tele-teaching.  I have been staying busy with different projects and we actually just got pulled into a few new cases too.

    We have been using a lot of YouTube to keep DD entertained and also learning.  A few places that we have subscribed to are: Storyline Online (Celebs reading stories), Alphablocks, Numberblocks, CocoMelon (music), Art with Kids and Kiboomers (music).  We play a certain amount of learning videos and then she gets free play with her toys.  We also like the daily content from the Cincinnati Zoo, Cape May County Zoo and Philly Zoo.  Mo Willems hosts a Lunch Doodles with Mo each day too (Pigeon books).  We also give her time to dance too.  She has been doing pretty well overall, but I can tell she misses her friends and school.  NJ just closed all daycares unless they serve first responders and even then they needed certification forms, so she is home with us for the next few weeks at least.

    Stay safe everyone!
  • @charlotte989875 how's your iron? I always get light headed when my iron is low.
    @mrsconn23 glad you found a hobby you enjoy and that helps with stress. ☺️Will you post a pic of your stitching? 
    I haven’t had it checked in a while I don’t think; any way to tell if this is the case? 
    Besides a blood test? I'm not sure. I know that the dizziness and feeling extremely exhausted are both signs of anemia so when I feel either of those I makes sure to take my supplements, drink my spinach smoothies, and eat more protein. I had to be on iron supplements when I was pregnant and still feel more susceptible to anemia now. Or maybe I am just more aware/ sensitive to the symptoms.


    Oh! If you pull down your lower eyelid and the inside is white/pale it is a pretty good sign you are anemic.
    Thanks that’s really helpful, I’ve had low iron in the past (I’ve been denied donating blood because my levels were too low). I have an appointment with my OB on Monday so I’ll definitely bring this up. The weird thing was my findernails also turned blue for a while. I’m feeling better now (after some water, oranges, and crackers) but I’ll try and make sure I get some extra iron at lunch! My prenatals do have iron in them too. 
  • Flights:  i had a flight booked from Chicago to Winnipeg for April 17th.  Going was air canada (operated by united) and coming back was united.  Air canada contacted me about it but not united.  Air Canada said I could confirm that I’m taking the flight still or get credit (my purchase was non refundable so I’m cool with credit) for a year.  But I thought it was odd that I could still opt to take it.  I thought borders were closed?  I looked and the wording says “land borders”, so flights are still happening? Either way, I’m not going!

  • short+sassyshort+sassy member
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    @short+sassy, I had an alarming doc check up last month.  I thought for sure my numbers were going to be stellar since I watch what I eat, and work out daily. Unfortunately, they were pretty high so I’m on an additional medication.  No insulin yet, but I’m fearful of it if I can’t get it under control. If stress can cause it - then yeah, I can see how my numbers went up, huge stress the last few months but now I’m getting into a new norm. I have a question with diabetics & covid19.  Are both 1&2 “compromised”? 
    Ya know, they keep including "diabetes" as an at-risk pre-existing condition for covid19, but I can't fathom why.  It's not a respiratory disease.  Not even the potential complications are related to respiratory.  Diabetics are more prone to heart disease.  But being "more prone" certainly doesn't mean all diabetics have heart disease.

    And, while Type 1 is an auto-immune disease, Type 1'ers like myself don't have a weaker immune system.  Type 2 diabetes is NOT currently considered an auto-immune disease.  Though there has been research over the last 10 years that there could be aspects of that in the condition.

    However, both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics are more prone to infections.  That's about the only thing I can think of that could be a concern with diabetics and covid19.

    Edited:  I originally used the adjective "great" concern.  I didn't mean to.  I think it's maybe a "regular" concern, lol.  I'm not even sure about that.
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  • Decor question!

    Looking at these chairs for our dining room
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07YVJKN93/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A25RCX15OOE24Z&psc=1

    Our furniture is mostly the dark wood {think the black/dark brown from ikea} but our dining table is a natural wood {more light-medium blonde}
    Would they look good or would it clash horribly?

    Photos of table for reference {photos are true to colour - minus the apparent red tones}
    https://www.instagram.com/p/B-et2UslKlq/
    https://www.instagram.com/p/B-X6kK8lohA/
  • Still employed for the moment, working from home.  Have put on a bra once in the past 2 weeks. 

  • Good news: they're letting us make changes to our 401k contributions. Originally I was going to just lower it, as I have a high percentage going in. I decided to cancel contributions for the rest of this year. I need that money in my pocket! 

    Bad news: a coworker that was in the office last Friday had to get tested today. We now need to shut the office down for a week starting tomorrow. I wasn't in the office last week, so I didn't come into contact with this person. But I have been here all week touching surfaces, etc. Even with all the hand washing and sanitizing, I'm still nervous. 
  • @MissKittyDanger are those chairs or chair covers?  I think I would look for something that had the darker and natural wood.  But then I lived through the 80's with rose and dusty blue being the colors of choice!
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  • Did @ILoveBeachMusic post about how her visit went? 

    MrsConn I'm glad your mom is feeling better

    CLimbingwife - aren't you always allowed to change 401k contributions? Is your company going to still do a match - if so might want to keep it so you at least get the match 
  • kvruns said:


    CLimbingwife - aren't you always allowed to change 401k contributions? Is your company going to still do a match - if so might want to keep it so you at least get the match 
    No, we're typically only allowed to make changes once per year, in January. My company matches the first 3%. But with a forced pay reduction, and my husband not working, I need the money. 
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