I've got a blank space baby, and I'll write your SPAM

ASmallWonder

Ugh. Q came down with a cold a few days ago and his cough is sounding nasty.  He sounds really hoarse and looks like hell but he has no fever.  Daycare called and told me he's miserable so now I'm at that place where I debate whether or not to take him to the doctor.  We've only dealt with croup once ever and the only other time I thought he had it, he didn't.  We have a nebulizer at home from last year...  Help me J13.  Ride it out because it's probably a cold?  Go to the doctor?  Give meds?

daffy2k

@andreamarie77‌ that's great news that she's up moving around. I know it has been so hard on you, especially not being able to see her. Praying that the memory loss is temporary and she continues to improve. Big hugs mama!

daffy2k

@megsw85‌ my H could not handle 3 kids, haha! And the likelyhood of him being able to take enough time off for me to get away is pretty unlikely. We might have a better chance planning for after Chrismas. Which would also be good,because then it would be Jasper in January. Better deals means more spa services

ColieAnn31

@andreamarie77‌ stay strong. It sounds like she's getting better day by day. So sorry your family is going through this.

lioness13

@colieann31 ((hugs))

summer2times

@ColieAnn31‌ I'm sorry your going through this. This is hard to deal with. My uncle was in the same situation and luckily he had a come to Jesus moment after therapy and didn't need a transplant after all. Prayers for you and dad.

@andreamarie7 hugs and prayers. I agree with mcbush the surprise of a new surprise is joyful. Hopefully her memory return in the upcoming months. That's awesome your H was able to go and visit.

numbersgirl08

kari5186 said:

andreamarie77 said:

Hugs to all the Mommas that need them! We all seem to be having a rough week so far My mom is still in ICU, although they're hoping to have her out in the next few days. She needs to get off the IV meds and start them orally in order to move to a regular room. I think she has one to go. They had her up and out of bed on Sunday, just sitting in a chair and yesterday she was actually walking around. Needed a walker and lots of help, but she did it! She also asked my stepdad if he has paid all the bills LOL. Sad thing is that I'm not sure when her memory will come back. DH went down for me Saturday and Sunday (since I can't) and said she was much better on Sunday. He showed her family pictures and she could remember everyone - except M, which made me cry. I don't want her to forget her granddaughter! She also didn't remember that I was pregnant. So maybe it's just a short term loss and will come back soon? I'm sad that she won't get to hold this baby when she's born though

Her memory will come back!  When my dad came out of his coma, he only knew my Grammie first (his mom), then his brothers next.  We even had to tell him that his dad and my mom had died.  My sister and I were the last he remembered.

Just think of it as her memory reloading.  The stuff that's been there longest is what is going to load first, you know?  She'll remember M, don't worry!

Agree with this.  After my mom's cardiac arrest, and was unconscious for awhile, it took her awhile to remember things.  And it was a process -- but it all came back.

Also, I read a memory book this summer, that talked about how the memories you have the longest are the ones that are the most lodged into your brain.  So, kari is definitely right about what has been there the longest is what will load first.  The rest will come.  

numbersgirl08

mcbush said:

Just got the invite for H's christmas party. "cocktail attire required" it's at 6pm on a Friday, so he'll be going straight from work - I assume (he's already in the building that they are hosting the party at).

Cocktail attire for men - button down, tie, jacket?

Cocktail attire for women - can I wear the dress I wore to my brother's wedding, with one shoulder? too risque for office cocktail party? I will likely wear a shrug, sweater, or shawl also because... it's december in chicago. 

ETA: I'm trying to avoid buying another dress, as I already spent money on this maternity dress, and nothing else I own that is maternity fits the "cocktail attire" bill

I've been to lots of office cocktail parties in my day

For men -- yes, wear a tie and jacket

For you -- I forget what the dress looked like, but one shoulder is not too risque for an office cocktail party.  I've worn strapless dresses and backless dresses and one shoulder dresses.  I think the things to stay away from are too low cut or too short dresses.  

numbersgirl08

@mcbush That would definitely fit in at any of the office Christmas cocktail parties I've been to!  Wear it, it looks great!

momofcatan

@ASmallWonder I would probably ride it out for another day (but I'm the type who rarely calls the dr). If you have the ability, maybe pick him up and take him home to rest. I know for me plain tylenol or advil helps with the gross cold/cough feelings so offer him some meds?

lioness13

@mcbush - I have that dress so I remembered   I think its fine for a cocktail attire event. If you have a plain black dress you can always dress that up too. Since its right after work, people will probably be less dressy.

lioness13

I brought my lunch to work today and I actually ate it! I made a deal with myself to bring lunch 3 times a week. I think it will help with my weight loss. Baby steps!

WasNotWas

@subliminalrabbit I was just innocently googling a will power gif for you and found this...

GraceInCA

Hugs to everyone who needs them.  This time of year can get so emotional, so you add any stress on top of it, and it feels like everything is melting down.

lioness13

Groupon has a Starbucks deal. 5 dollars for a 10 dollar gift card.

When I see something like this I think #breaktheinternet

WasNotWas

Y'ALL I STILL GOT IT!! I got pulled over for going 88 in a 70 and only got a warning. This might be the reset that I needed

ColieAnn31

Ugh I hate when this happens. I was picking up Grayson's toys so I could vacuum the living room and I got over heated. Now I feel sick to my stomach and I haven't even vacuumed yet grr

needanustart

mcbush said:

@calikat80

https://www.sonos.com/system

ETA: It bugs me when people put links with no other text, so I should caption this link "Wireless... it's the future."

@mcbush this is very, very cool! This would be perfect for him because I think I can start with 3 and he can build on to the system if he feels he needs to. I need to get my head around the price but It is the perfect gift for him!

ASmallWonder

VASC said:

@ASmallWonder You've probably already made a decision, but is he eating/drinking? Sleeping ok? If not and he's not acting normal, I'd probably call the doctor.

Well, I asked school to try to feed him lunch and put him down for a nap.  They were supposed to call me and give me an update but I haven't heard from them, which I assume means he's been napping.  I think I'm going to reassess in the morning.  He slept fine last night but was totally conked out and didn't want to wake up so I know he feels like crap.

lioness13

@heellibrarian - I haven't yet but I have heard good things about it.

Lizzybizzy80

I found a gingerbread creamer at the grocery store and I had a coupon, winning!

Lizzybizzy80

I will have to get a gingerbread latte at Starbucks too, for comparison

daffy2k

@42Butterflies said:

Oh, and waaaaay late to the discussion, but I have no idea what Miley song the title is referencing, but for whatever reason it reminds me of a part of Prince's "Get Off" so I just sing that instead. I don't think I'm missing a whole lot.

Was is referencing the latest Taylor Swift single "Blank Space"

ETA: @nachellebeck beat me to it

WasNotWas

WWYD: ty is always in the trash can, every day I have to put it up on the counter because he is into it. I proposed to H putting the cab in the pantry (would require removing a couple of shelves). H shot the idea down. I think he was more saying no because he didn't want to do the manual labor.

Would you do it anyway by yourself? Better to ask forgiveness than permission style?

lioness13

Lizzybizzy80 said:

I found a gingerbread creamer at the grocery store and I had a coupon, winning!

Who makes Gingerbread creamer? I must have it!

GraceInCA

EVERYONE GO TO THE BUMPED UO THREAD NOW.  It's...ah...mazing.

lioness13

@WasNotWas‌ -I wouldn't want my garbage can in my pantry. Can you buy a new garbage can that has a locking top? We have one like that. I think it's by simple human. I got it from Bed Bath and Beyond.

Lizzybizzy80

lioness13 said:

Lizzybizzy80 said:

I found a gingerbread creamer at the grocery store and I had a coupon, winning!

Who makes Gingerbread creamer? I must have it!

International Delight! I'm hoping coffeemate makes a version.

needanustart

GraceInCA said:

EVERYONE GO TO THE BUMPED UO THREAD NOW.  It's...ah...mazing.

She's back!!!! What do we do?! I'm sweating and my children are playing with knives. But back to UO...

needanustart

I love the internet!
Our new "tag targets" should be b or c list celebrity males with pregnant wives. I'm guessing they are the most likely bump searchers.

daffy2k

@WasNotWas‌ I would just do it myself. Our garbage can is in the cabinet under the sink. It's the only cabinet I lock in the kitchen and it's not because there's chemicals under there (there aren't). M is obsessed with putting things in the garbage, and taking them out.

GraceInCA

Pitchslap said:

EVERYONE GO TO THE BUMPED UO THREAD NOW.  It's...ah...mazing.

Where do I find this?

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12337940/uo/p3

needanustart

You guys I told DH and he said I was mean. He said I should have apologized for saying someone was a bitch face and I probably hurt her feelings.
Wet blanket alert!

WasNotWas

Always stirring up trouble @calikat80‌

needanustart

Seriously I think it's hilarious that of all the offensive stuff I've said THIS is causing an issue, er awesomeness!

GraceInCA

We also have a Simple Human trash can, and I really like it.  We get the liners from Amazon Subscribe & Save.

GraceInCA

No matter what you think about Benedict Cumberbatch, if you see The Imitation Game, you will fall in love. Even if you didn't care for Sherlock (and I don't even want to know if you if you didn't care for Sherlock), the Imitation Game shows his talent beautifully.

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needanustart

libberluru said:

My MIL and mom both want to be Grammy. I think that's so weird. I guess we can start adding their names at the end, but I don't know why one couldn't give it up. Cal says pop pop for my dad, even though he refers to himself as grandpa. Not sure where that came from!

Our world is super confusing because we have a Grammy, grammie (we call Graham that) and Gramma. It's like Who's on first when everyone is together.

WasNotWas

@ChicagoChic82‌ I think you mean Body