Now I really did it :((

[marcy]

Hi NIRDI’s!

@missy losing loved ones is hard, it is comforting to catch up with people though. Certainly a mixed bag. Yay for boosting the economy. We seem to do that all too often as well. M&M stock had to go up with all of our purchases as our favorite snack on the road. I am glad you and Greg visited your parents and nieces. I am sure they were a big help to your parents - both in deed and spirit. Sorry to hear your dad is in so much pain, I hope the pain management specialist can help. I enjoyed all the pictures. Yay for the good news from insurance. That’s wonderful you and Greg put in 40 miles, how is his knee coming along? Mmm ice cream.

@Austina glad you are having nice weather. It was eerily nice here yesterday. Storms and winds are moving in now though. Glad your exercises are helping your shoulder and I hope it gets better every day. We did visit TBE on Saturday. The shingles are on the roof.

@canuk-gal those anniversaries are hard. I hope it warmed up there. You and DH are supporting the economy too. Sounds like quite a shopping spree. Glad you are enjoying being out on your bike. Enjoy your new phone tomorrow and sadly those new monitors can lead to new laptops.

@MamaBee I sure hate to hear about your mom, but that is good news the draining has almost stopped. That stinks you are still in so much pain and they don’t know exactly what is causing it. Keeping all of you in my thoughts.

@mrs-b sorry to hear Tim left for over 5 weeks. I do okay for about 2 weeks when Marty’s gone, then I get a bit sad. Sounds like the pups were happy to see “dad” though.

I am slowly getting rested up from our camping trip and travel. I don’t know why riding in a vehicle all day seems to tiring. Maybe lack of mobility? My motivation level is not at its normal level, but I am getting better.

We watched a lot of TV this weekend, cleaned out the RV and put it back in our friend’s backyard and not much else. I made mini cheesecakes for dinner at friends on Sunday.

The TBE is coming along and has shingles now. I was going to run out tonight but decided I was comfy on the couch, so will go check it out some other day.

Take care.
Marcy

 

[missy]

GM girls! Happy terrific Tuesday!

@marcy haha TBE has shingles...the good type of shingles LOL. I hear you about not wanting to leave the comfy couch. I am glad you are recuperating from your camping trip. Yes I think the lack of movement does make us tired and I know after long car trips I am pretty tired too. That's nice your friend lets you keep the RV in their backyard. Thank you for your kind words. The girls are a huge help but my mom doesn't like anyone doing anything for them so it is always a battle

@Austina sending lots of healing wishes for your shoulder. Thank you for lovely comments about my nieces. I have high standards (according to Greg lol) so when I have only praise for them you know it is true. My sister and BIL did a great job raising them for sure. I couldn't have done better. Hope you are feeling 100% today

@canuk-gal that does not sound silly at all...I am always excited to get something new though also a bit apprehensive as I hate change. How's that for a mixed bag lol. Our weather hit 70s F yesterday...too warm until the wind shifted to the east then sweet relief. Today is our last nice day before lots of days of rain ahead. Just in time for all my medical appointments . Yay for getting a tax refund. We are anticipating one too...though we don't like the government having extra of our money I rather be owed than owe if you kwim

@Slickk hope you are having a smooth week

@bling_dream19 happy Tuesday

Hello everyone else. Yesterday was another wonderful cycling day albeit started out hot but then around 12:30PM the wind shifted east and it was refreshing. Today is another warmish day (70s) then rain comes in for the rest of the week and maybe weekend. Tomorrow and Thursday we have medical appointments I am looking forward to being over. LOL. Thursday is my mammogram/ultrasound and it is always anxiety producing because they are following some "suspicious" areas. As women we get it.

My allergist is off Mondays so has not yet sent my Dupixent RX in to Accredo and I would like to get it ASAP as I am due for my next shot by next Tuesday.. I do not think I'll be able to get it that fast since they do not even have the RX yet. Always something but one day at a time and hoping for the best.

Enjoy a terrific Thursday all. XOXO



Greg enjoyed pistachio and I had strawberry and coffee....yummmmmm
May your day be filled with sweetness

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

Woohoo @marcy, already got the shingles on, they’re really getting on with it! Looking forward to more pictures when you have time.

I’m sorry @MamaBee, I meant to say the other day that you’re doing the right thing with your Mum by trying everything. Ultimately, what will be will be, but you will have peace of mind knowing you did everything you could. I really hope you’re getting some relief from the awful pain you’re in.

Thanks @mrs-b, I’m doing what I can for my shoulder, and if it’s no better soon, I’ll get more treatment. Hoping you’re enjoying the warm weather and pool.

Yay to a small tax refund @canuk-gal, now what are you going to spend it on?

I hope you hear soon about the Px @missy, and fingers crossed everything is A OK with the mammo. Always something to worry about. How’s Greg’s knee feeling now you’re back cycling?

Nothing exciting happening here, did some cleaning this morning, and in the pool this afternoon, the weather is lovely and the pool was 89 degs!

Sending love and hugs to you all

 

[marcy]

Hi NIRDI's!

@missy quite a few people have chuckled or commented on "shingles". I know it's not funny to people who've had them. Your parents sound like mine - an me for that matter - I'd rather do it myself. Generally, that's a good thing but deters us for asking for help. Mmm to delicious ice cream. I had a little bit of Baskin Robbins world class chocolate last night. Hoping your tests and appointments go well this week and that medicine can help you breathe. Keeping you all in my thoughts.

@Austina I did get another picture of TBE today, but it doesn't look like they've done much since Saturday. I am sending healing dust to your shoulder and hoping it gets better. Enjoy that nice weather and pool.

We had a lot of rain early today then the high winds "blew" in. We ran out to TBE a while ago and the truck was getting knocked around. I commented I was glad the RV wasn't on the back of the pickup right then.

I have about 4" knit on a hat for myself. It'll match my down jacket even though I probably won't be wearing it too often before next fall. Of course, this is Wyoming.

I was so hungry today, I ate lunch at 11 and am anxiously waiting now for my oven fries to get done. I must be missing all those M&M's we pounded down on our road trip.

Take care.
Marcy

TBE today:

 

[MamaBee]

Good morning girls..I will comment later…but wanted to say it looks like my mom may go back to her nursing home on Friday. The fluid had picked up again but went back down to a decent level. They’re going to do more X-rays of her lungs to see how they look. They did one yesterday..The nurse said her lungs were reinflating which is a good sign. If they deem her good to go to the nursing home I will say it’s okay for her to go home. I will hope she does well when she’s home. I made the decision that she’s had enough intervention at the hospital so I would not have her sent back there. The next step would be Comfort Care..Palliative..I hope she doesn’t have to do that yet.I sat with her through a very painful episode the day before yesterday..She was complaining of her shoulder hurting..I told them to get an X-ray..Her bones are so fragile it was possible that turning her for her treatments did something. It wasn’t the nurses’ fault..Her bones are so old and fragile..I had to beg the nurse for Dilaudid for pain relief. I was holding her hand, rubbing her forehead, etc.. telling her to hold on..She would feel better soon..etc..She said she wanted to kill herself. Her oxygen wasn’t at a level where they could give it to her. I was crying so the nurse said ok..and gave her half the dose. That wasn’t working..I kept any eye on her oxygen level..I kept telling my mom to breathe to get her number up. Twenty minutes later the nurse came back and relented and gave her the second dose. It took a while but then my mom turned to me with a big goofy smile on her face. I was able to feed her dinner of mashed potatoes and ice cream. She drinks Ensure for her protein at this point. Yesterday she had Chicken Parmesan. Her appetite is coming back..I get there a couple of hours before dinner and feed her..I hope she’s able to get the chest tube out soon. The decision was good because it did it’s job. This was her best chance. I know I did everything to help her but at this point enough is enough…I’m hoping she does well without the tube.
I’m so drained between worrying about my mom and my pain…I’m a party pooper for sure..Hugs to all.