tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post6917625029240273482..comments2023-11-03T06:44:41.540-04:00Comments on Wednesday whining: So Long, 2008!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-19815835442569338112009-01-01T12:49:00.000-05:002009-01-01T12:49:00.000-05:00I apologize in advance for the length of this.I en...I apologize in advance for the length of this.<BR/><BR/>I ended up not going to the party. I was prepared to go, had my daughter pumped up for going, was getting ready to shower and leave when my husband asked me which kid I was taking to the party. I told him both. I don't have the right word to describe what he did, but it's what he does. He goes into hyper-protective mode, which last night Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-41392577464115309002008-12-31T22:41:00.000-05:002008-12-31T22:41:00.000-05:00(((margalit))(((margalit))Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-91279860489401692782008-12-31T21:32:00.000-05:002008-12-31T21:32:00.000-05:00TMJ is totally painful and the ONLY thing that hel...TMJ is totally painful and the ONLY thing that helped mine is getting that plastic insert made for my mouth. Now you can get them from the pharmacy, but back then they cost a frigging fortune. <BR/><BR/>Stop and Shop is giving FREE prescriptions for common generics until March 2. In case people need meds.<BR/><BR/>OK, let's talk about me, shall we? <BR/><BR/>My 4 hand blown and totally gorgeous margalithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09782326504951603071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-29242253226622894602008-12-31T21:22:00.000-05:002008-12-31T21:22:00.000-05:00PK, I have TMJ as well, though like liz, it sounds...PK, I have TMJ as well, though like liz, it sounds in no way, shape, or form as bad as yours. What mine suggested, like Liz was a bite guard. If you want to go the "cheap route", go to your local discount store, and buy a mouth guard from the sporting goods department. Wear it while you rest, and it forces your jaw into the proper alignment. Or supposed to, in theory. If it doesn't work, KLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00432371404842970536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-42530002238156631792008-12-31T19:58:00.000-05:002008-12-31T19:58:00.000-05:00Kathy A, the people at thedentist said, and I quot...Kathy A, the people at thedentist said, and I quote, "There's nothing we can do for you. We're so sorry. You've probably heard that before, haven't you? I hate to see you in so much pain. We feel helpless, but we can't do anything for you." They did tell to keep taking the stuff the doctor gave me (the stuff that's not working) and gave me a referral to a TMJ specialist.<BR/><BR/>My doctor closedpurple_kangaroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543172194041505144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-63073987885119237232008-12-31T18:19:00.000-05:002008-12-31T18:19:00.000-05:00JenR for style - no question.I just went to pick u...JenR for style - no question.<BR/><BR/>I just went to pick up my two refills for my medications. Normally, I only pay the processing fee (about $11) and my extended health care plan covers the rest. <BR/><BR/>Tonight. Not so much. <BR/><BR/>My coverage has been cut off. Just like that. No one called to tell me I no longer had extended health coverage. Nope. They just collected their premium, cut Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-77718764438104075952008-12-31T16:52:00.000-05:002008-12-31T16:52:00.000-05:00((( PK ))) call your dentist or doctor, sis. the...((( PK ))) call your dentist or doctor, sis. there's gotta be something they can do for the pain relief.kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-26385674240440132962008-12-31T16:46:00.000-05:002008-12-31T16:46:00.000-05:00Thanks, everyone. At this point I'm seriously wond...Thanks, everyone. At this point I'm seriously wondering if I could talk someone into giving me some anesthetic or something that would completely knock me out. That, or remove my jaw.purple_kangaroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543172194041505144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-35743461536124734822008-12-31T14:50:00.000-05:002008-12-31T14:50:00.000-05:00JenR, the retal temperature is supposed to be the ...JenR, the retal temperature is supposed to be the most accurate because it's a "core" body temperature. Hugs.purple_kangaroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543172194041505144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-437414106806690282008-12-31T14:19:00.000-05:002008-12-31T14:19:00.000-05:00Whine: At the grandparents' house. Eight grown u...Whine: At the grandparents' house. Eight grown ups (that is, if you're including the 13 year old, and two babies). Nice to be here...but, my inner introvert is already tired. I wanted to go return a Christmas gift? Required FOUR other people to accompany me. Sigh.<BR/><BR/>Also, whine: I stupidly scheduled my breastpump breakup with the holiday season. I cannot eat enough for four esperanzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508921986071164221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-15417798678929342072008-12-31T12:50:00.000-05:002008-12-31T12:50:00.000-05:00oh, jenr is stylin'! so sorry about the bambino. ...oh, jenr is stylin'! so sorry about the bambino. don't have an answer about thermometer discrepancies, but when you are seeing 101's and up, i'd just call the doctor. xoxokathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-28124546207758635042008-12-31T12:47:00.000-05:002008-12-31T12:47:00.000-05:00thanks, liz and sue! my fabulous aunt janie calle...thanks, liz and sue! my fabulous aunt janie called last night, and confirmed her fabulousness by saying we just need to put our own family first, and let certain relatives deal with consequences of their decisions. <BR/><BR/>responding to concern with venom is a decision. not becoming informed about the illness is a decision. she endorses my decision not to call again, and doesn't plan to kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-41394897875687567502008-12-31T12:21:00.000-05:002008-12-31T12:21:00.000-05:00An addition to the fever comment... anybody know w...An addition to the fever comment... anybody know what's up with thermometers? We have the standard rectal/oral thermometer (with plastic sleeves!) and a fancy-dancy ear thermometer. They never agree unless used on adults. Last night on baby the measurement was 2 whole degrees different - so do I believe the scary 103.5 from the rectal one, or the not so scary 101.6 from the ear one? I'm JenRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10844348549568420529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-81625745487721163462008-12-31T12:18:00.000-05:002008-12-31T12:18:00.000-05:00Today, I have a poorly written haiku brought to yo...Today, I have a poorly written haiku brought to you by the letter P (for projectile!)<BR/><BR/>Yuck! Baby throw up<BR/>grossest slimy smelly stuff<BR/>Only lands on me<BR/><BR/><BR/>(Also... fever? WTF? 103.4, then 98.4, then 102.1, then 99, then 102.3, then 103, then 98.6, then 101.2. then 99... Make. Up. Your. Mind.)JenRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10844348549568420529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-45140258706628374402008-12-31T11:31:00.000-05:002008-12-31T11:31:00.000-05:00Sorry to hear about your sister's rant. You should...Sorry to hear about your sister's rant. You shouldn't have to bear her crap that way. It's just wrong.<BR/><BR/>Liz - crusty eggs can really wreck your day, yes? I'm not a huge fan of eggs at the best of times, so if they aren't perfect, I get totally whiny. And no cream cheese????? WTF?Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-77783988607928269662008-12-31T11:28:00.000-05:002008-12-31T11:28:00.000-05:00And I misspelled "sandwich" so I am also dopey.And I misspelled "sandwich" so I am also dopey.Liz Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09469435277058701080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-66634465328237473652008-12-31T11:27:00.000-05:002008-12-31T11:27:00.000-05:00Amy, go to the party and whisper to the host-husba...Amy, go to the party and whisper to the host-husband that your husband will see him one-on-one soon and let that be all.<BR/><BR/>PK, I have TMJ too, though not at your level at the moment, and I vote you go to the dentist now because a) it would cause a flare-up anyhow and b) dentists can actually do stuff about TMJ. Mine recommended a bite guard.<BR/><BR/>Kathy A. I'm sorry that your sister is Liz Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09469435277058701080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-80451897796014923252008-12-31T11:07:00.000-05:002008-12-31T11:07:00.000-05:00oh, dear, PK! too much! xoxosue, sorry you misse...oh, dear, PK! too much! xoxo<BR/><BR/>sue, sorry you missed your dad's party. but i think you are being hard on your hostessing skillz.<BR/><BR/>late-breaking whine: i called my difficult sister yesterday, the one recently diagnosed with cancer, and she totally went off on me with 10 years of bitter grievances against me and others, mostly fictional. we worked hard to avoid such outbursts kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-11335320755098180392008-12-31T10:05:00.000-05:002008-12-31T10:05:00.000-05:00Votes for PK for having a tree through her roof. H...Votes for PK for having a tree through her roof. Holy Moly. <BR/><BR/>PK - I've heard that Trigger Point Therapy (either by acupuncture - dry needling - or injection) is really successful. Anyone in your area with skill in that kind of treatment?<BR/><BR/>Whine the First: My dad and his wife invited me to their place on Sunday night. I COMPLETELY forgot. He called yesterday to very politely say Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-43189123627069999142008-12-31T07:28:00.000-05:002008-12-31T07:28:00.000-05:00@pk:i don't have any idea what i'd do about the de...@pk:<BR/>i don't have any idea what i'd do about the dentist thing, but i have an idea that your computer has a virus or some malware. my husband just installed a fantastic malware scanner on my computer about two weeks ago, and it's free. i don't know where he found it, but i'm sure you can google for it b/c that's how he found it. it's called Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Scanner. <BR/><BR/>@Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-72785198830640777432008-12-31T03:35:00.000-05:002008-12-31T03:35:00.000-05:00I'm supposed to get a dental cleaning tomorrow. It...I'm supposed to get a dental cleaning tomorrow. It's the last day of the year and will use up the last of my benefits for this term of the insurance. If postpone it, it will make less money available for next year's dental care. But as excruciating as opening my mouth is right now, I don't know if I can go through with it.<BR/><BR/>WWYD, pixies?purple_kangaroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543172194041505144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-82784616132235713542008-12-31T03:04:00.000-05:002008-12-31T03:04:00.000-05:00Oh, and one last whiny whine: Something on my comp...Oh, and one last whiny whine: Something on my computer keeps trying to take over the window so I can't type. Which means missed letters and spaces while whatever it is tried to hijack my cursor.purple_kangaroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543172194041505144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-16916467253722428242008-12-31T03:03:00.000-05:002008-12-31T03:03:00.000-05:00Whine: We had so much ice and snow the last couple...Whine: We had so much ice and snow the last couple of weeks that we were essentially snowbound. Thus, no to very little birthday and Christmas shopping got done.<BR/><BR/>Antiwhine: DH and the kids made dinner and a birthday cake for me. No gifts were necessary. And we had a fabulous, quiet, cozy Christmas week with just our family.<BR/><BR/>Antiwhine: Three ultra-cute baby bunnies to dispel the purple_kangaroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543172194041505144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-33011919968371905782008-12-30T14:05:00.000-05:002008-12-30T14:05:00.000-05:00And now, winter break 2008 by the numbers:5,682: n...And now, winter break 2008 by the numbers:<BR/><BR/>5,682: number of times in the past week and a half I have told Snuggly Girl to blow her nose. Will this cold ever end?<BR/><BR/>4: number of times Snuggly Girl has agreed to my suggestion that she blow her nose.<BR/><BR/>1: number of times I was screaming inside my head "Would you just f'ing blow your nose already?"<BR/><BR/>0: number of times IMadeleinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05389653184198589623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-4464718613793903712008-12-30T14:01:00.000-05:002008-12-30T14:01:00.000-05:00amy, I have a somewhat similar situation -- my hus...amy, I have a somewhat similar situation -- my husband needs less social life than I do, and he sees people at work while I work from home and schlep the girl around. I've gotten used to going to see friends without him, because I need the social life. On normal occasions he pleads work (tenure-track, the work never ends) but that wouldn't work for New Year's Eve.<BR/><BR/>I'd suggest, if you'd Madeleinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05389653184198589623noreply@blogger.com