Hump Day

ei34 · June 2023

How's everyone? Pretty ssdd here, work is winding down. Wishing everyone a good day!

Casadena · June 2023

Woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning for sure. Just kinda crabby today. I know i'll feel better if I work out at lunch but also, i dont want to?

Last night went pretty well alone! Boys did great until after bath - they went kind crazy with their "night-time running" aka "run around like wild screaming banshees with no clothes on while mom cleans up the bathroom". Overall good though.

I'm going to a pride party on Friday night that my friend and his partner are hosting and i'm really excited! I wish H could come with, but we couldn't find a sitter.

climbingsingle · June 2023

When did the board turn pink??

I had a rough few days. My new doctor changed my anxiety meds a few weeks ago. Started a new one, and had to taper off the old one. Well, I tapered too quickly and had the absolute worst withdrawal from it. Never in my life have I experienced that. I didn't sleep for days, had restless legs, muscle spasms. My doctor called in another prescription so I can try to slowly taper off again. But thankfully am feeling much, much better.

Other than that, SSDD. Looks like it's the last nice day before many days of rain.

MyNameIsNot · June 2023

I think I also woke up on the wrong side of the bed. I'm pissy about 3 boring work things. Pus it's pouring rain all day so I probably can't take the dog for her lunch walk and getting downtown for our game tonight is going to suck.

Doggo's 4th birthday is today. I wish I could just cuddle up on the couch with her and feed her snacks all day.

levioosa · June 2023

@climbingsingle I hope you feel better soon.

I slept like crap last night. Four hours feels so unfair when I went to bed at a good time. I wish there were better options for meds for sleeping. But they all have dependency issues, or they are linked to Alzheimer’s. The melatonin helps sometimes. Just ugh.

Otherwise SSDD. We found out we have not one, but two raccoons in our backyard which explains the destruction we’ve been seeing.

VarunaTT · June 2023

Oof, @climbingsingle that sounds horrible. I'm glad you were able to get some help.

I'm not pissy, but I am BOOOORED at work right now. The stuff I have to do is the "grunt" work of my work load and I'm struggling to stay focused. I'm sure that my looming vacation is making that worse. I'm WFH today and that's not helping anything.

Also, I got my colonscopy news back. I am fine, but because of what they found, they want me to do them every 3 years. Full grown adult meltdown with tears incoming. The prep made me so sick, it was terrible.

CharmedPam · June 2023

Ugh! I feel for you @VarunaTT, I hear they’re not fun! But needed.

Glad you’re feeling better @climbingsingle! Change was sneakily made sometime during Monday night/Tuesday morning. Orange reminds me of Halloween so I’m ok with the top part of it. Lol. Orange and pink… isn’t that DD? Every day is a dunk’n day here!
edit; I think Ulta colors too. I’ll think of donuts and make up from now on. I hate their coffee, no coffee sales from me!
no sleep is the worst. @levioosa what are your thoughts on ambien? 5 mg. I only take it once every week or so, when I have bad “get up in the middle of the night and can’t fall back” nights. Not every night. Melatonin stopped working for me and cbd gummies are to expensive!

Oh yeah. Me: I’m trying to save money. No more frivolous spending.
Also me: Someone posts some awesome Salem art by a local artist in my fb group, and I buy ‘em ‘jus cus I’m sick of my current art. Lol. But I’m supporting a local artist, so there’s always points for that!
This kinda art isn’t for everybody, I get that.
https://www.dyrickart.com/store

charlotte989875 · June 2023

I’m also cranky, at H, this morning. We both had to be in the office and he was dropping off M so he went to shower at 7 and was upstairs for literally 45 minutes. I had like 30 minutes to get ready and get in on time and I also had to take care of the pets (who he didn’t bother to call in when he was outside with M). I’m being petty but it was super frustrating when he just took his sweet time and he knew I was in a rush.

Other than that work is good. Busy but good.

short+sassy · June 2023

@climbingsingle, I'm glad you're feeling better! That does sound horrible.

I had my own medication twists and turns, so I didn't go to work the last couple days. I started taking a version of Mounjaro on Saturday night for the first time. One of the common side effects when you first start taking it or up the dosage is nausea.

Ooofff! I was prepared, but it was a lot rougher than I thought! I was up constantly in the middle of the night on Sunday using the restroom. I was finally able to sleep for 2 hours straight from 4am-6am. Monday night I threw up twice. By yesterday, I was finally feeling better, but was too nervous to be more than a few feet away from the bathroom so I stayed home another day. Thankfully, I was fine.

Feeling pretty good today also. But, bad timing, I have a dentist's appointment to finally get those two teeth that have been causing me pain pulled.

On the bright side, that medicine is just as life changing as many people say it is. Or at least it has been so far for me on my blood sugar and insulin levels. I'm taking 25-30% less insulin than usual and my blood glucose has been in almost perfect ranges for the last 4 days. It's also as if the randomness...sugar spiking or dropping erratically...is gone.

From what I understand, it increases insulin sensitivity by slowing down the gastric process. It also reduces how much glucagon the liver produces.

MissKittyDanger · June 2023

@climbingsingle yikes $:\$ I never had issues that I'm aware of, what meds are you coming off of?

@VarunaTT yikes $:\$ at least it's clear? My mum has issues so she can't do colonoscopy but he has to get lung check yearly now and likely something else {she can't remember what}
I've heard prep is worse than proceedure

VarunaTT · June 2023

The prep is definitely worse. This is probably also just related to my body. I think after so many years of terrible periods that made me throw up, any sort of painful lower abdominal cramping basically has the effect. So, I had a double whammy that I don't think most people have during the prep. I'm being somewhat of a dramatic baby and I know it, but I'll keep doing it, b/c that's better than cancer treatment, I am 100000)% sure.

@CharmedPam, my newest art piece with a similar story:

May be an illustration

@short+sassy That's amazing!!

MissKittyDanger · June 2023

I was off yesterday because BK had a picnic at her school. Found out she's besties with one of her teachers. I think she's an e.c.e?
Anyways, I always am surprised when I hear about BK at school. So many people love her! She had to say bye and give hugs, and while leaving she had to say bye to an office worker - like go in to say bye lol

Anyways picnic was suppose to be outside but there was a bear - so inside! It was good because it ended up being hot anyways.

After getting home, BK & I went to toys r us - bad idea.
New house rules
M doesn't go to cabela's without supervision
I don't go to toys r us with BK solo

We did get gift for party coming up. They spoiled BK and also BK wanted to get something for her sister {they're friends too}
But I also got BK a few things. TBH one item was something we've been hunting for since xmas
Anyways ... that happened lol

climbingsingle · June 2023

@short+sassy Ugh that sucks as well. Glad you're feeling better!

@MissKittyDanger I don't really want to go into the names of the meds. I was prescribed them a long time about for an anxiety disorder. I took a low dose, but because I'd been on them so long is why I felt what I did. It's not an uncommon thing with this type of medication.

banana468 · June 2023

Hey peeps -I'm jumping out of the shadows and putting in an official vibe/prayer request. Chiquita's been in the hospital since yesterday after being super sick over the weekend. Doctors are thinking that whatever is going on is systemic and likely autoimmune and we're going to be running tests . But kiddo is now on an IV only diet and is just completely zapped of all energy.

I'm really hopeful that their suspicions are accurate and then we have a plan rather than a shoulder shrug. The kid is miserable and angry and she doesn't deserve this.

VarunaTT · June 2023

@banana468 I'm sorry, that has to be so stressful. Big vibes coming your way; if you can keep us updated.

climbingsingle · June 2023

@banana468 I'm sorry! Sending all the healing vibes to Chiquita.

charlotte989875 · June 2023

Oh @banana468 all the thoughts and vibes for Chiquita and you!!

Casadena · June 2023

@banana468 sending all kinds of prayers for Chiquita. Watching your kids go through awful things is gut wrenching. Please don't hesitate to reach out privately if there's anything you'd like to chat about.

MissKittyDanger · June 2023

@climbingsingle damn $:\$ hopefully things ease up

@banana468 oh jeez all the vibes you want/need for Chiquita and your fam

MNNEBride · June 2023

@banana468 - prayers that they are able to figure out the problem and have a solution. Patience and strength to Chiquita and all your family.

MyNameIsNot · June 2023

@VarunaTT, Glad the test came back clear, but doing them more frequently sucks! If it makes you feel any better, I have to do them annually for now because my dad had colon cancer and my last results sucked. And you're right, as bad as prep sucks, it's much better than the alternative.

@banana468, Hugs, vibes, thoughts and prayers for you and chiquita.

levioosa · June 2023

*hugs* @banana468 sending healing thoughts your way.

@CharmedPam Ambien is habit forming but if you only use it a few times a month you should be okay. My problem is I’ve had insomnia ever since I can remember, like even as a kid. It just sucks and being chronically exhausted is, well, exhausting.

MobKaz · June 2023

VarunaTT said:

Oof, @climbingsingle that sounds horrible. I'm glad you were able to get some help.

I'm not pissy, but I am BOOOORED at work right now. The stuff I have to do is the "grunt" work of my work load and I'm struggling to stay focused. I'm sure that my looming vacation is making that worse. I'm WFH today and that's not helping anything.

Also, I got my colonscopy news back. I am fine, but because of what they found, they want me to do them every 3 years. Full grown adult meltdown with tears incoming. The prep made me so sick, it was terrible.

My husband is a frequent colonoscopy flier, as are two other family members. There are SO many prep options now, including a pill! One spreads the prep over 2 days, and another requires only 6 ounces of prep followed by copious amounts of water. In the next 3 years, it stands to reason there will be even more options!

@banana468 candles will be lit and prayers will be offered for Chiquita, your family, and the medical team focusing on her diagnosis and care.

ILoveBeachMusic · June 2023

@banana468 prayers for Chiquita, your family and the medical team so they can determine the problem. Strength for you and your H! It is so difficult to see your child sick.

CharmedPam · June 2023

@banana468 I hope they get to the bottom of it. Hugs for Chiquita. How is she today?
@short+sassy, ugh. Doesn’t sound fun. Glad it’s working and so quickly though. I have heard of people not being able to handle those side effects and going off it!

ei34 · June 2023

All the prayers you and Chiquita's way @banana468

short+sassy · June 2023

@banana468, I'm so sorry to hear that! I hope Chiquita is doing okay. All the thoughts, prayers and good vibes sent over to your family.

mrsconn23 · June 2023

Oh no @banana468! ((hugs)) for Chiquita and you guys. I'm hoping for answers really soon. How scary for y'all.

STARMOON44 · June 2023

@banana468 thinking of you and your family!

banana468 · June 2023

Everyone, THANK YOU for the well wishes!

She has more color in her cheeks today and still feels awful. We're in prep mode for tomorrow morning where they will be doing more investigation.

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