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Posted : 8/9/2012 12:21:16 PM

Glenda, that sounds great

Cathy, yes, I had to go in this morning for a meeting (meetings are so mortifying because I have to tell everyone to yell and speak while looking directly at me), but I am working from home this afternoon and tomorrow. They only approved these 2 days though. We'll see about next week. I'm going to have to have a discussion with the doc on Monday on how to perform at work with no hearing. My mental state is a bit better today at least. I'm sure that will help a great deal in the long run.

Have any of you listened to a heart beat through a stethoscope? That muffled beating noise is what I am hearing constantly in my head. I hope it goes away soon!!!!!!

cakana

Posted : 8/9/2012 12:34:10 PM

I have listened to a heartbeat thru a stethescope and I've also had ears so plugged up I could hear that some heartbeat. It's the kind of sound that for people less stable than we are, could make a person nutso. Wink

Glenda - I'm glad I gave you motivation to go shopping. I used to love to shop but not so much these days. I do enjoy online shopping, so I guess that counts, right?

the_gopher

Posted : 8/9/2012 2:18:17 PM

My forehead has chosen today to start peeling, from where I got sun (not burned but really deep tan). It's not very pretty to say the least. Thankfully, I don't have to go out and meet potential clients anytime soon!

I've decided next year I'm going to learn how to scuba dive! Naturally, I have to pick a pretty expensive hobby lol but the significant other said to go for it :) This means I MUST LOSE THE WEIGHT. I refuse to be this large and lumpy in a wetsuit. There's a place relatively nearby that offers lessons that looks good.

Jewlieee

Posted : 8/9/2012 2:45:34 PM

Awesome Sharon!!! You will love it...maybe not the spending money part but breathing underwater is way cool

cakana

Posted : 8/9/2012 2:51:31 PM

Jewlieee

Awesome Sharon!!! You will love it...maybe not the spending money part but breathing underwater is way cool

oh, and don't forget the having your ears blow up. That can't be fun either. Kidding of course and I too would love to try it.

Julie - would a hyperbaric chamber have helped you at all? I know they use it for the bends but I'm not sure what else.

Jewlieee

Posted : 8/9/2012 3:30:54 PM

Lol yea, make sure you pay very close attention to the part where they say "don't dive with any kind of sinus pressure, allergies or a cold", "abort the dive if you feel pain in your ears" and "equalize every 3 feet"! Otherwise you will end up like me.

No the chamber works for the bends, which is basically the bubbles that form in your bloodstream from excess nitrogen when you ascend too quickly, or if you have too much nitrogen then change altitude, or dive too long or too deep, etc. My ear drums ruptured either when descending or ascending. The only way to avoid it is to follow the rules about equalizing and not diving with sinus//ear congestion. Once the ear drum ruptures there no fixing it except time or surgery if it doesn't heal on its own

auburn2932

Posted : 8/9/2012 4:11:04 PM

Best of luck to you and to your Son Glenda you both deserve the best. (((Hugs))) hope you both have a most fantastic night.!

auburn2932

Posted : 8/9/2012 4:12:45 PM

Glenda that outfit sounds just right! wear it!

glenmar

Posted : 8/9/2012 4:54:12 PM

Yippeeee! Another vote for me going shopping!

marty_ga

Posted : 8/9/2012 5:09:40 PM

You have my vote as well, if votes are needed...I love to shop!

fuzzy_dogs_mom

Posted : 8/9/2012 5:31:27 PM

So far I don't think it has been as hot as they've been predicting. Weatherbug says 99, so by 5:00 I'm sure it will go up another couple of degrees. I've got a boat load of company coming tomorrow - by BFF is bringing her daughter and grandsons over to swim and play with Max. The youngest is slightly autistic but he adores Max and the feeling seems to be mutual. Then later in the evening DGS is having a party here for about 15 friends. He said something about ordering pizza, so at least I don't have to make that.

Glenda, I definitely recommend a shopping trip. Personally I hate to shop - for almost anything. If my jeans don't have a hole in the knee, my toenails are polished and I've got a bit of lip gloss on, I'm dressed up and ready to accept an invitation for lunch at the white house. Big Smile

Cathy, just keep your eye open on what's going on at UCD. You never know what's going to come up in research and if they wind up doing something with the condition Shane has, he might qualify for a trial and wind up getting all his vet care and meds free.

Gah! Back to the kitchen. I still have to make a big pasta salad and two cakes for tomorrow.

Joyce

FrisbyPI

Posted : 8/9/2012 5:56:32 PM

Glenda,
Where is the film being shown? (There are some cool theatres in Providence and the area, but I wasn't sure where you're going. I vote yes for the outfit you described, but can customize for the location :-) Be warned, I don't do dress up well at all, but I can help others :-)

Kate

mrstjohnson

Posted : 8/9/2012 6:28:22 PM

URGHHH, I opened up a huge can of worms with my one sister tonight. Long story, but her and her husband in their desire to have their girls succeed in school push them harder than you could ever imagine. Seriously, they are grounded 1 day for every point they miss on a test (i.e. if they get a 99% they are grounded for 1 day, etc.). My sister says it's all him but she doesn't do anything about it. Basically, my oldest niece was grounded her entire sophmore year because of this. They are in advanced advanced classes and take college classes in the summer.

My sister called tonight to again complain about how my BIL was ragging on the girls about something and I cut her off saying, if you are that upset about it then leave. I wish you would and then the mental abuse to your girls will end. I am sick of you saying, " I know, I know". Either get those girls into therapy or I will, etc. etc. I basically ended the conversation with, if he doesn't lighten up or you don't do something about I am going to call protective services and put a stop to it. Well, that didn't go over well.

In all honesty, I am scared for my oldest niece. She doesn't participate in any non-school activities and is constantly a stress ball. My goodness, she's 16 and has 1000% more pressure on her that I do. She spends a lot of her time at our house on the weekend "babysitting" just to get her out of her house. I am tired of my lazy sister's attitude and I swear I will do something if something in that house doesn't change.

JackieG

Posted : 8/9/2012 7:03:40 PM

Lisa, that sounds like a terribly upsetting situation for your nieces and for you. I don't really know if this is good advice or not but I wonder if your family could have some sort of intervention with your BIL and sister. Even though she says it's all him, she's obviously a part of the problem by not insisting he lighten up on the extreme pressure. An intervention to persuade both of them that the entire family needs some counseling might open his eyes to just how serious you and others in your family take the situation. I think some people become dictators in their families because everyone fears their wrath. Strength in numbers may be the answer.

FrisbyPI

Posted : 8/9/2012 7:37:43 PM

Lisa, your sister may also be experiencing some of the same that the children are facing (psychological/mental, threats, etc), but she is able to hide it from you. I am so glad you are trying to help the kids and the family--I think you're right to be worried.

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