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golden: Thank you. Sorry that you, too, suffer from sinus infections.
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I sometimes wonder if the admins really read posts before they edit them. Case in point - "washed a pad by accident" did not ask for "suggestions", they posted a solution.

And why do they keep moving things posted as discussions over to questions? Especially when they are clearly not questions, such as FF's most recent thread musing about getting older!!!
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llama - prayers for dd and dh. Sinus infections are the pits. I speak from a lifetime of experience.

techie - hugs are great and so glad the younger fs wants them. Privacy is important too.

glad - me too for year and years . It must feel good to be able to sleep in later. Now for me it is often more like 3 which is too early so I go back to sleep for another couple of hours if I can, and catch a nap in the daytime.

The recommendation for CS/FM is stay in bed late in the morning which is 9:30 for me and nap in the afternoon. My most productive time of day now in last afternoon and evening. Used to be mornings.

It snowed yesterday - just a light snow - but hasn't stayed. More is forecast for today and the weekend and daytime temperatures are heading to below freezing. I guess winter is here. ❄❄❄😕
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Was always a very early waker, 4 or 5. Now I have no problem sleep in until 6 or 630! Feels pretty good!
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Peace, of a sort for a few hours... kids are back in school and I'm alone in the house till 3:00p... to get ready for basketball games (food required before, during, and after of course). Older grand-nephew and foster son play; their little brothers follow them. It's strange not to have to call around finding out who LEOs will be, but I taking a packet in my bag just in case something comes up.

Younger foster son told me this morning it's okay if I give him a hug when he goes to school. I'm an affection person (43 yo nephew often still gives me a hug) but told him when he came to live with me that he didn't have to "suffer" any hugs he didn't feel comfortable with. My grand-nephews have endured my hugs all their lives and are somewhat accustomed to me. My younger grand-nephew comes down to my house and dumps his box of toys on my queen sized bed, plays with them while we watch a movie or show, often eventually decides to snuggle. The younger foster son joins him on the bed, sitting across from him and playing with the toys but seemingly amazed when grand-nephew starts a "tiggle fight" with me that we both enjoy. Physiologist says to continue my affectionate relationship with grand-nephews, not to pressure foster son into similar demonstrations but offer them when he wants. Foster son is apparently afraid of close contact with adults. I was a very independent kid at 9 but I remember sitting beside my daddy on the couch every night and having his arm around me as we watched tv. So many things we take for granted these boys need to learn about; respect and body autonomy just being one. I cannot remember an argument about a shut door in my childhood home; you just knocked and waited for permission. These boys were not allowed to shut a door...
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PB: Thank you.
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Thank you. No wine for me. It's a migraine trigger.
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Get Well wishes and prayers for everyone!

If you are missing your Mom, have a small glass of wine for your grief, by toasting her life when it was good.
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Llama, sending good thoughts to your DD and DH to get well soon.
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DD now sick with bad sinus infection and allergy. Stuff is going around. Prayers needed for her and DH.
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I'm thinking about something "mildly infuriating" (I'm spending way too much time on reddit lol). My street has been under construction for several weeks and usually they start early (7ish) and quit around dark, but tonight it's halloween and they are still out there with heavy equipment after 7:00 pm. I had already decided there was no point in doing anything this year but the young couple across the street are all decked out in lights and inflatables.... I feel kind of sorry for them, there's no way they will get a soul.
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Put on a blood thinner to prevent blood clots. Got port surgery early this afternoon without any problems. Hope I get back on my usual dialysis routine Thursday.
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Gershun: Thank you! I know that you must miss your mom. Hugs.
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Llama, Happy B'day to your dear Mother. I'm sorry you miss her.

I miss my beloved mom too. :(
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It's my mother's 103rd heavenly birthday today. She so loved her Halloween birthday. I miss my mommy. There is no other person like one's mother.
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DH went to Patient First today. Nothing was dx'd even with a blood draw. Has to make appointment with PCP.
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Becky: Hugs sent.💛
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Port surgery called off for tomorrow. They are going to use my other arm or my backup subclavian port. My doctor stepson is going to hook me up when I get home tomorrow am. I hate for Chris to have to take the time. But he thinks the tech who came last week jammed the needle in to deep. I try to go along with my sons. I don’t want to be bossy when they are trying to help me. My dialysis doc is trying to clear my other other arm. So maybe I won’t have to have another surgery.
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getting two new ports on Monday. I need zippers.
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@Becky

I'm sorry to hear you're in the hospital. I love your commentary and all the posts you make on your most awesome cooking.
Feel better soon and please let us know how you're doing. Hang in there.
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How do I get a question deleted?
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Becky, you are always so positive and so brave in what you deal with daily, and I am so sorry to hear this. Another hurdle. My thoughts will be with you. I so seldom come into discussions to poke about, but so glad I did today so I can send all my thoughts for your recovery. I so admire you and your attitude and input. You have literally changed the way I feel about dialysis.
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Back in the hospital. Port failure during dialysis. Not sure what they will do. Put in new port somewhere maybe. Dialysis coordinator will be in to see me later.
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TN, that is such a great lesson that you taught your GN. He is going to be an awesome husband and father one day. The gentle giant with a hidden super power.

I agree, I hope she nuts out in jail from withdrawals and can get into treatment or gets time. I know the odds of forced treatment are slim but, it gives you all a respite from her nonsense.

Again, WELL DONE to ALL of you. You guys are doing great for these young guys and they are learning valuable lessons that they will carry all their lives.
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His defense was a role reversal I wasn't expecting. He immediately told me he never hit her, just let her hit him. We've had many little discussions over the years about because he is so big and strong he needs to always control his temper and not hit smaller and weaker opponents with his full strength UNLESS they truly offer him injury. If anyone is trying to really hurt you or maybe even kill you then you hit them as hard as you can until they are not capable of offering any more fight.

I've told him God gives men strength to be the protectors of children and women and never their abusers.

Without realizing it, I seem to have gained a personal bear. "Nobody is going to hurt my family while I'm around!"

She was crazy enough to hit the deputy and when the deputy asked my nephew if he wanted to press assault charges over his son he strongly indicated he did. She hasn't made bail yet. I'm selfishly wishing she doesn't for a few days.
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TNtechie: Prayers sent.
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techie -Agreed you are doing everything right and I am sure some of that is not easy. Good for grandnephew!!! Sounds like the foster's mum is interested in money which goes along with addiction. Sad.
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TN, tell your awesome grand-nephew, WELL DONE!

He was so right and so totally amazing.

You are doing a great job, that's why he put himself into potential danger to protect you.
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The one thing I didn't foresee was my 14 yo, 6' and 226lb grand-nephew seeing me running up the hill and taking off himself. He placed himself between the mother and the boys and used his basketball guarding skills to keep her at bay and continued to stand guard even after the deputy intervened. He tells me its better if she were to attack him because he's a minor and he's bigger and he's used to getting assaulted (because he plays football). He definitely runs a lot faster up a hill.
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TNtechie,
Yes!
Your plan has worked.
You are doing everything right.
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