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Post by kritter on Feb 21, 2024 17:32:55 GMT
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Post by jesmelric on Feb 21, 2024 18:42:55 GMT
My daughter's BF and my grandson both have the flu. Neither one had gotten the flu shot. BF went back to work yesterday and was only down for one day, although still coughing. Grandson is worse and when he runs a fever, he folds his clothing items and puts them into a bucket. Then he throws his shoes into another bucket. No idea how/why he is doing this. Healthy grandson is usually a slob. I object to my daughter's theory that he has the right to refuse a flu shot. I think that he has been influenced by BF's anti-vaccine idiocy. Ugh, the flu is so awful, sorry to hear that Well DH got the flu shot but he still got the flu so you never know either way. But we'll still keep getting ours, it's better than nothing even if you get a strain that's not in the vaccine.
Warm and breezy here, some cooler weather this weekend but once March gets to SE Texas you never know what you'll get. Not anxious for another scorching summer that's for sure.
My sister has her follow up at the dr tomorrow, not sure if they'll do an x ray or what, she's very tired of the neck brace, but of course will wear it as long as necessary. And she's still in some pain, as well. Although it's slowly improving. Not sure I mentioned they did find out it was a 71 year old woman and she did have insurance. Apparently she not only ran the red light at a high rate of speed, but was also turning from the wrong lane. My sister has an attorney and she's letting him figure everything out.
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Post by denise15601 on Feb 21, 2024 19:37:44 GMT
Jes- good luck to your sister! Full tort is a good thing to have, but she can get more with an attorney.
My grandson is still very sick. I almost watched him this past weekend, but I had/have a super nasty mouth sore on the whole side of my tongue, thanks to chemo.
And it killed me to talk. So that saved me from getting the flu, I guess.
Just got my Star Alert fall alert watch that is free through my insurance company. It does nothing that a Smartwatch does. It just alerts to falls. So that saves me $47 a month. I had the necklace before and hated how big it was and it made a weird lump on my chest.
It's beautiful outside....58 degrees and sunny. We still have some snow here and there.
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Post by Emerald_Door on Feb 21, 2024 19:54:34 GMT
Jes, I'm glad the other driver had insurance and that they have such clear evidence that the accident was her fault. Sorry that your sister is still in pain.
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Post by val2525 on Feb 22, 2024 0:11:29 GMT
Now this is something you don't see very often at a Britain's Got Talent audition...the look on the judges faces is priceless.
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Post by denise15601 on Feb 22, 2024 1:06:41 GMT
I loved that!
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Post by jesmelric on Feb 22, 2024 15:49:54 GMT
Jes, I'm glad the other driver had insurance and that they have such clear evidence that the accident was her fault. Sorry that your sister is still in pain. Thanks, she's grateful it wasn't worse, but wearing a neck brace is getting very tiring. Not only does she still have pain (although it's slowly getting better), she can't bathe or shampoo properly, she's getting sores where it rubs her, she has to use a walker, sleeping on her back in one position, etc. It will be 3 weeks Saturday and hopefully it won't be more than the 6 weeks they've already said it would take. You never think about how these things would affect you, until it happens of course.
Warm and breezy here today. I mowed the yard this morning, but really I was mowing weeds and clover, and not really the grass. My grass is still in bad shape from the drought last summer. And I can't decide if I should try to plant new azaleas. I lost all but 1 last year. I had planted 4 new ones last year and none made it plus I lost 2 older ones. I hate to spend the money if we're going to have another scorching dry summer. But I sure enjoy the flowers. Sigh.
Denise I hope your grandson is feeling better. The flu will really knock you on your butt. I'm really glad DH was able to get the xofluza, he had 3 days of misery but then started getting better pretty quickly after that. I know the flu can last 10 days or so. Thank goodness you didn't get it!
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Post by val2525 on Feb 22, 2024 15:58:04 GMT
jes, have you thought of going to a semi-xeriscape plan with drought tolerant blooming plants? And limit the azaleas to an area that would be easy to maintain. Less grass, more water for the azaleas. Less work for you too
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Post by frakinfashion on Feb 22, 2024 16:22:03 GMT
Denise--maybe Jaxson will come around to see the benefits of vaccination. It doesn't mean you won't get the flu but, if you do get it, it should be a much milder version as your body is ready for it. There's nothing like suffering to inspire education.
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Post by kritter on Feb 22, 2024 16:43:08 GMT
Some of my plants are already leafing out again. My roses are really looking good and the Lantanas and Esperanzas are showing signs of new foliage. Pretty sure the bougainvillea will start showing up any day. Even saw one of the Angel Trumpets with leaves sprouting up which is a big surprise.
Today is for RoundUp and grilling chicken drumettes. All outside all day.
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Post by denise15601 on Feb 22, 2024 17:52:30 GMT
Denise--maybe Jaxson will come around to see the benefits of vaccination. It doesn't mean you won't get the flu but, if you do get it, it should be a much milder version as your body is ready for it. There's nothing like suffering to inspire education. Frak....we have been texting and I just asked if he would consider getting the tiny one second flu shot next year. He replied with no. Kids.
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Post by Emerald_Door on Feb 22, 2024 18:00:05 GMT
Do they still do the flu vaccination that is inhaled? Maybe he would be more open to that rather than a shot.
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Post by kritter on Feb 22, 2024 18:23:54 GMT
Back in the olden days, there was not a choice on getting vaccinations or anything else for that matter. My mother loaded us up in the car and we went to get vaccinations or to the dentist or to college. There was no option to take a pass and no discussion. I sometimes wonder if I had gone to college if my mother hadn't said "Chica, there is no alternative, you are going". I went, got my degree, and am thankful to this day.
I dreamed of all the choices I could make when I was an adult one of which was drinking as much Diet Dr. Pepper or whatever we drank back then as I wanted. I am living that dream today. Looking at the entitlement of kids today, I am glad that I grew up back then because I think boundaries are a good thing.
OK, out to the backyard and the weeds because my mother is glaring at me from about at letting her yards go to Hell.
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Post by val2525 on Feb 22, 2024 19:04:39 GMT
Back in the olden days, there was not a choice on getting vaccinations or anything else for that matter. My mother loaded us up in the car and we went to get vaccinations or to the dentist or to college. There was no option to take a pass and no discussion. I had a roommate once who had polio as a toddler - her parents were rabid anti-vaxxers. My roomie was lucky - she lived. But she also ended up having to use crutches for the rest of her life and missing out on some things due to her limited mobility. When she was old enough to move out, she did. And she cut all ties with her parents. Can't say as I blame her. Sadly, thanks to anti-vaxxers, many of the diseases eradicated during my lifetime are making a comeback.
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Post by denise15601 on Feb 22, 2024 19:23:47 GMT
Do they still do the flu vaccination that is inhaled? Maybe he would be more open to that rather than a shot. Great question and I had forgotten about that. I just texted that to my daughter. Jaxson takes Flonase every morning for his allergies, so a nasal spray wouldn't be a big deal.
He has gotten the shots as needed for school, so I don't understand why a flu shot is taboo for him.
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Post by denise15601 on Feb 22, 2024 19:30:24 GMT
I even showed Jaxson what they use to access my chest port for chemo-a big fat fish-hook thing. And when I got the Faslodex butt-shots, that needle was 1.5 inches long and thick and the push had to last for a minute. Like a minute-long bee sting. Not to mention how much it hurts to have CT contrast injected into my hand vein. I used to get it inserted into my foot.
Didn't faze him at all.
That flu shot is nothing. Guess that he won't be getting tattoos when he is older.
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Post by chapeaunoir on Feb 22, 2024 19:43:36 GMT
Petunias don't really grow that much here, but if they did, I'd plant these.
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Post by val2525 on Feb 22, 2024 20:45:50 GMT
I'd be more worried about long term use of the Flonase (it's a steroid spray) than getting the flu shot. I love Wave petunias. Unfortunately I don't get enough sunlight on the patio to grow any. Well, that plus the wasps. OTOH, my yellow trailing fake plants came in, same style as the purple ones. They'll be attached to the patio railing and hang down. I did it last year with solid greenery, this year I'll mix the greenery from last year with the yellow and purple floral. This way there is no planter or basket for the wasps to nest in. I learned my lesson. Anyone who decorates with garlands - these two in the links below are really nice and a single strand is full, no need to double. They both feel semi-plastic and I think would hold up outside as long as it's not in direct all day sun (it might fade). The Walmart one has really BIG leaves. I didn't see anything similar on Temu. But hey, you get 12% cash back at Joann with Rakuten (thanks kritter!!) www.joann.com/72in-spring-silk-screen-greenery-garland-by-bloom-room/19739580.htmlwww.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-6-5-Mixed-Greenery-Modern-and-Simple-Stylish-Design-Artificial-Plants/633982057
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Post by denise15601 on Feb 22, 2024 23:04:06 GMT
My daughter has questioned the allergist about Flonase and was assured that it is safe for him. I had already questioned her about it, to be sure. I am also on Flonase for my allergies, but steroids are often used with chemo. And I am old.
I never heard of wave petunias, and now I know why a lot of people have such great-looking petunias, versus mine.
My daughter did get the flu shot but now has a cough. No fever yet.
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Post by Emerald_Door on Feb 22, 2024 23:38:06 GMT
I even showed Jaxson what they use to access my chest port for chemo-a big fat fish-hook thing. And when I got the Faslodex butt-shots, that needle was 1.5 inches long and thick and the push had to last for a minute. Like a minute-long bee sting. Not to mention how much it hurts to have CT contrast injected into my hand vein. I used to get it inserted into my foot. (((Denise))) It hurt just reading about that.
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Post by val2525 on Feb 23, 2024 0:32:31 GMT
My daughter has questioned the allergist about Flonase and was assured that it is safe for him. I had already questioned her about it, to be sure. It's safe to use. But not long-term, forever. It's meant to be seasonal - 6 months at a pop, max, from what I've read. I can't use it, it doesn't play well with my anticoagulant.
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Post by Desire on Feb 23, 2024 4:28:24 GMT
I never heard of wave petunias, and now I know why a lot of people have such great-looking petunias, versus mine. Denise - wave petunias are great for hanging baskets. The stems grow very long in a trailing growth pattern. Regular petunias are more upright. I can't use the waves on my deck as all our pots sit on the deck floor, we have nowhere to hang any pots out there. But at our old house we had hanging pots and the wave petunias were a favorite to grow in them. The waves are good for mass planting in the ground as they grow into each other, making a nice-looking bed of flowers. I bought a crate of the waves a few years ago by mistake for my deck pots and it was a mess after they got growing.
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Post by chapeaunoir on Feb 23, 2024 7:37:38 GMT
I'd love to grow those glow-in-the-dark petunias if petunias grew here.
We're big on dahlias - they grow ridiculously here and are beautiful.
We had a sunny day today - we were all stumbling around kind of sun drunk. We have some sun tomorrow and then it's back to regular rain and possibly snow in early March.
Saturday my running friend and I are going to do the every four years Leap Year race. Because of his horrible work schedule we haven't been able to run together for several months, and I really miss it. We used to run six miles on Tuesdays and Thursdays, including some stair running, and sometimes would do a long run on the weekend. Since he's capable of running while waving his hands around and discussing things coherently, and is a great talker, it was entertaining.
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Post by denise15601 on Feb 23, 2024 13:30:58 GMT
BTW, my grandson also has asthma, ergo the Flonase, I guess.
Haven't heard yet if he is back in school since my daughter wanted to send him today. But he still can't keep food down, so that would be a bad idea.
He has a major basketball tournament tomorrow, and perhaps he needs to be in school today to attend the game? But he sure won't be able to play well.
I would love dahlias, and those wave petunias sound great. I buy my hanging baskets from our local Relay for Life benefit, so I am limited as to what I can get.
The darned deer really limit what I can plant since I need the deer fences in front of anything that I plant, besides the marigolds and irises.
So all of my flowers have to be against the outside of my house with deer fencing in front.
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Post by staytuned on Feb 23, 2024 13:32:11 GMT
It rained all day yesterday. Every time someone at work grumbled, I pointed out the alternative. Would have probably gotten at least a foot of snow. Actually wasn't that bad, especially with pretty good drainage on the roads there were very few puddles on the way home.
MIL finally got her MRI on the growth on the side of her face after months of local SIL's screwing things up. Went to specialist, took biopsy and results came back yesterday. Lymphoma. Next step is seeing an oncologist.
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Post by labbypaws on Feb 23, 2024 13:44:15 GMT
Sorry about your MIL.
It has been damp and raining on and off here. Yard is a swamp again. It is too warm overnight to freeze.
If I could get rid of this cough, I would be happy. Ugh.
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Post by staytuned on Feb 23, 2024 13:57:38 GMT
Thanks, labbypaws.
Get a pack of the Mucinex behind pharmacy counter with epinephrine. It's the only thing that took away a very persistent cough I've had twice. No prescription needed, but you do show ID and sign for it.
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Post by denise15601 on Feb 23, 2024 16:02:15 GMT
My daughter is finally taking Jax to the doctor. He can't stop coughing. She took another covid test at the clinic.
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Post by jesmelric on Feb 23, 2024 17:03:02 GMT
jes, have you thought of going to a semi-xeriscape plan with drought tolerant blooming plants? And limit the azaleas to an area that would be easy to maintain. Less grass, more water for the azaleas. Less work for you too You know that's a good idea, I probably need to start doing some research. Houston typically gets quite a bit of rain but that last summer was brutal. And we had a bad drought in 2011 as well. And they say climate change will make it worse, I hate to spend money that will be wasted.
It's a lovely day here, low humidity and sunny in the 70s. A perfect day
My sister went to the orthopedic dr yesterday and the vascular dr. They are both just setting up appointments for CT scans and she goes back in a couple of weeks. So nothing new. She's 3 weeks in the brace tomorrow.
Denise I sure hope your grandson feels better soon. Last time I had the flu I was about 34 and I felt like I got hit by a bus. It was terrible. The Xofluza made a lot of difference for DH. He was basically in bed for 3 days then a bit peaky and nappish for 2 more days. He was back at work 1 week after being diagnosed with the flu. You have to take it within in the first 48 hours of symptoms for it to be effective, and it's expensive. But when you feel like that, if you can afford it, it's definitely worth it.
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Post by Desire on Feb 23, 2024 17:37:57 GMT
I came downstairs this morning about 8:30 AM and turned up the thermostats to start warming up the place like we do every morning. We keep the first-floor thermostats lower at night (60-62 degrees) as no one is on the first floor all night and out of necessity. The second floor has a separate thermostat. Our last oil delivery a few weeks ago was $892.00, so every hour especially all night with the thermostats turned down, it helps. Anyway, after 15-20 minutes the place was warmed up but I just could not get warm. I was actually shaking. Had on jeans, turtleneck, cardigan sweater, socks and fleece-lined booties, my normal winter house-wear.
After a few hours of sitting here doing paperwork with a blanket on my legs, I went back upstairs and changed from regular socks to knee-socks and put a tank on under my turtleneck over my bra, with my sweater on top of that. A bit bulky but it helps. I think it's my legs that are causing the problem, maybe circulation? Or just old age? I notice that my toes are cold too, but not my fingers. With the knee socks on, my whole body feels warmer now. Does anyone else have this problem? It's been happening several times now, but not daily, where I just can't warm up and my toes feel like ice, even with the thermostats up.
It's cold weather here but not below 30. Any input or advice is appreciated.
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