Random thoughts thread?

char245

@ccvslp I’m so sorry to hear that! Sending positive thoughts your way! It’s so scary when our fur babies don’t feel well! 

Mack2342

@ccvslp I’m sorry.  I hope you fur baby feels better

prpl11butterfly

@ccvslp oh, that's certainly scary. I hope the vet can identify the cause and it's nothing serious. 

shadylane18

@ccvslp I hope everything is okay with your fur baby. What makes it so hard with pets is they can't tell you what's wrong or where it hurts. I hope the vet has some answers for you.

bakerstreetboys

@ccvslp How scary I hope the vet has some answers for you and that everything is ok. 

dpjennifer

ccvslp Oh no!!!  I'm so sorry about your fur baby and definitely sending positive thoughts! When I first got my fur baby, I took him to the vet about a week later, and one of the meds (Nexgard) gave him seizures and it was terrifying!!!!! 

ccvslp

Thanks guys.  We have an appt at 2:45 today.  We are hoping it was a one-off fluke/allergy reaction but I guess only time will tell.  We had given him new treats about seven hours prior.  It’s funny that you mention Nexguard, @dpjennifer, since he has taken that his whole life and I saw some things online about it (I naturally read the whole internet yesterday, lol)... his last dose was a few weeks ago, though, and he truly NEEDS tick prevention where we live, he can come in from a half hour outside with several when they’re at their peak here, they are awful.  At any rate our vet is fabulous and here’s hoping she’ll calm my crazy dog mom nerves!

dpjennifer

ccvslp I hope it was a one-off reaction as well and that all is well! Yeah, the Nexgard was supposed to be easier to administer, and even cost a few bucks more, so I was all 'the best for my son' and then he had seizures for most of the night and I was absolutely terrified that my 9 week old puppy was being killed by me trying to give him the best possible medicine! Now he uses Frontline instead, and I don't have to worry! There are definitely scary things out there about Nexgard... but a ton of people have used it successfully with no issues, including my vet assistance pets! But FYI, I'd mention it to your vet because I know for a fact that brand has a warning that says to avoid/monitor use (or something like that) in dogs that have a history of seizures. Not sure if one seizure counts as 'history of seizures' or if they'd want more cases, but something to bring up. And yes, hoping for the best, sending positive vibes, and for the vet to be able to calm your crazy mom dog nerves! 

ccvslp

Thanks @dpjennifer.  Vet took labs for a bunch of baselines to rule out any kidney issues, liver problems, diabetes, etc.  Doing all of the testing just like his mom... LoL.  She said a lot of the time they are idiopathic and we just don’t know.  He could never have another one... could not have another until he’s old... a year from now... who knows.  While that’s not exactly comforting she made me feel better that there is no treatment for less than three a year and options available to control if more.  She said most dogs who have seizures will die from something else before that ever impacts them... basically I don’t need to panic that a seizure will do him in.  It was still terrifying to watch and I hope it doesn’t happen but nice to know he will be taken care of even if it does.

Mack2342

@ccvslp glad some testing was done and that you feel better.  Hopefully your pup is feeling better too.  I hope it doesn’t happen again 

prpl11butterfly

@ccvslp glad the vet could help calm you. FX that this was an isolated incident.

dpjennifer

ccvslp  Super glad the vet was able to calm you down at least, and that they're being proactive in testing. Hopefully it was just a one time fluke and lives a full and happy life!

bakerstreetboys

@ccvslp I hope it was a one time incident.  Scary to see your dog like that!  Sounds like you have a great vet

char245

TW- Enfamil just sent us a big congratulations on your new baby box filled with samples of formula We were due at the end of this month. Ugh it just feels like every time I start to feel better about things and try to be positive some S$@t like this happens.

Mack2342

I’m sorry @char245 it’s horrible when those reminders keep coming.  I hope tomorrow is better day

prpl11butterfly

Oh @char245 it's so hard to remember all those things signed up for excitedly in the beginning. It's a painful reminder. I'm sorry. Hope your week is all up from here.

char245

@Mack2342 and @prpl11butterfly thank you! I’m trying to be positive it’s just so hard when you get blindsided like that! Looking forward to a better day tomorrow and some wine right now!

etnyah

That's so terrible, @char245! Definitely enjoy some wine, you've earned it. 

40momma

Ugh @char245 that just plain sucks. Sometimes we can be trucking right along and then whammo. I opened up my Facebook this morning to a darn pg announcement. She's having twins and only 7 weeks along... I wanted to scream at the computer. But I just teared up instead. 

char245

@40momma ugh Facebook! This journey is such a difficult one! I’m just hoping it makes it that much more wonderful once it finally happens for us! In the meantime these blindsides just suck!

ccvslp

@40momma ooooh those early announcements are especially hard.  Makes me so very very jealous of that blissful ignorance that anything could really happen to you and go wrong.  

lin0442

@40momma 7 weeks with twins? Ugh, sorry you had to see that announcement. 

@ccvslp Absolutely, those early announcements make me cringe so much. 

etnyah

@40momma eesh, yeah announcing on fb that early is iffy. I wouldn't mind telling my friends and family at that point, but announcing it to the whole world? 

Here's a weird one - Months and months later and I still occasionally go to bed and have a flash panicky thought: Uh oh, did I remember my birth control pill? ...Obviously not! Following a routine for 10 years makes it hard to get out of the habit.

bakerstreetboys

I hope IT never goes through my Google history... they may get more than they bargained for!

prpl11butterfly

@bakerstreetboys we often said this about my last job. My boss and I googled some crazy stuff and her brother was the head of IT. I can only imagine what would have happened.... lmao

bakerstreetboys

@prpl11butterfly I can just see them sitting there thinking "why is this chick so interested in sperm"?

prpl11butterfly

Is spotting after sex normal after loss/d&c even after AF? Every.single.time. since AF was over. The first it was like a light period, pink/red and only lasted the next day. Then the last 2 times, first thing in the AM I have light brown spotting on my liner and a little when wiping later in the morning. I want to say it seems logical and normal but if something could be off, I will need to call dr.

Mack2342

I never had spotting after sex but every time I worked out after my first loss I had spotting sometimes pinkish some brownish but it didn’t last.  It would be there right after class and then disappear until I worked out again.  This happened for about a month afterwards.  You might want to call dr to ask.  

bakerstreetboys

It happened to me, both after sex and after working out.  I imagine that it's normal, but can never hurt to call.

bethica83

I agree, probably normal but call the nurses line. Get a medical opinion

prpl11butterfly

Today's a rough day. Suppose to go to my bosses shower but everything I put on when changing made me look pregnant (so really just accentuated my fat) and then I started remembering how I use to wonder how long those cloths would fit. And then I started crying and now I'm staying home. I texted her sister and she's was amazingly sweet and understanding. 

ETA I want to just burn all my cloths and buy new ones.

dpjennifer

@prpl11butterfly sorry. It's amazing how things like that can trigger and cause a break down. It sucks. Glad you're staying home for some self care and hope you feel better soon!

etnyah

I'm so sorry @prpl11butterfly, that's terrible. I'm glad you were met with understanding though! The stupid emotional rollercoaster never ends it seems, I hope you're able to take care of yourself this weekend and start to feel better soon. Hugs!

Mack2342

@prpl11butterfly so for the emotional roller coaster. I’m glad your friend understood and you were able to take care of yourself.  

Mack2342

I bought a Memorial garden stone for our last loss and it’s been in my house since December.  Yesterday was beautiful so I took it outside and placed in flower bed.  I stepped back to look at it and make sure that’s where I want it and said to DH this shouldn’t be like this as I looked at the 3 stones in yard and started crying.  I didn’t think it would hit so hard but it did.  Then we went to a fundraiser for a fertility grant organization. It was nice but also emotional as a couple told their stories.  We put in for IVF raffle but of course didn’t win 

prpl11butterfly

Thanks ladies. DH and I spent some time outside, which felt so good, and then I spent some time with my mom. It was a good day. I told DH how I wish I could feel better and he amazingly reminded me that what happened was aweful and he doesn't expect me to ever get over it 100%. 

@Mack2342 that's a beautiful way to honor lo. Surrounded by beautiful flowers and sunshine. 

bethica83

You are all inspiring me to find a nice way to memorialize this experience once things warm up. Beautiful. Also @prpl11butterfly your hubby is so right. Good man!!

prpl11butterfly

DH has 3 business trips next month. 1 of them falls on expected O day (if this cycle didn't happen) and I'm really annoyed. I don't know if it's something he can get out of or not. I know O day isn't really all that big a deal, that the days leading up are the most important but I'm still annoyed.

etnyah

Ugh @prpl11butterfly that is so annoying! I feel your pain, that's what happened to me last month, only he was gone for the whole week leading up to O day too. And the month before that we were both sick around O day so we only managed one ill-timed bd. It's so frustrating when things out of your hands end up interfering! I hope he gets out of the trip, and if not that it won't matter anyway. Fingers crossed! 

prpl11butterfly

Ugh sick is the worst. Id rather be apart then sick. At least away there is nothing to be done. Sick it's like, it's possible if you can muster the energy/ strength but who wants to do that.

I've been at my job for almost a year now. I just finally changed my voicemail greeting. It was close enough, previous persons name was Shelly mine's Michelle. But someone called me Sally in a voicemail today so I changed it.