Confession Time! ((ABSOLUTELY NO JUDGEMENT))
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MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »@spamarie pass the chocolate chips. My dad fell sometime in the night last night... We can't stay with him 24/7 and this is getting dangerous.
Man, I’m sorry, Mel. I hope a solution presents itself.
The solution is a nursing home/assisted living or a full time home aide. The VA will pay for the nursing home. He would have to pay for the home aide.
Is a home aide not cheaper than going to a home?? Seems like madness. We had to put both my grandfathers in a home eventually, and it truly was the best decision (they both had dementia and it was putting a big stress on my grandmothers). Every situation is different of course. I hope you find a solution that helps.
It is madness, Spam, but it's also the US government. Madness is what they do.
Aging parents are so tough. I don't think I was adequately prepared for that reality. I was fortunate in some sense that my parents' illnesses were somewhat swift so the maintenance of care giving was rather short-lived. I can only imagine the work and uncertainty and financial burden of caring for an aging adult who might be otherwise healthy enough to live for many years.0 -
MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »@spamarie pass the chocolate chips. My dad fell sometime in the night last night... We can't stay with him 24/7 and this is getting dangerous.
Awwww I'm sorry to hear about your dad Mel. I get so worried about elderly people falling over. They become so fragile. We had to help an old boy off the train yesterday and he was on his own and a little unsteady on his feet, he had a walking stick but I still didn't like him being on his own in London.1 -
Thanks, Flyover and Lois. My dad is not in good enough health to last for years longer. Besides the blood clots, he has diabetes, COPD and heart disease, plus arthritis that causes the balance issues. There is no way we would let him leave his house alone anymore. I would have up until this time last year with the mini strokes started, but not now.3
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Confession: I ate a whole pint of this last night (after spaghetti and garlic bread).
I didn't log anything, and it was delicious. Back on track today!
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I've never even heard of frozen custard. That sounds dangerously amazing!!0
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Mmmmmm. Do you recon it is made the same way as ice cream? If I buy a pot of custard and freeze/churn/freeze until its set?0 -
Mmmmmm. Do you recon it is made the same way as ice cream? If I buy a pot of custard and freeze/churn/freeze until its set?
No idea. It's very creamy though, much more than ice cream.0 -
MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Thanks, Flyover and Lois. My dad is not in good enough health to last for years longer. Besides the blood clots, he has diabetes, COPD and heart disease, plus arthritis that causes the balance issues. There is no way we would let him leave his house alone anymore. I would have up until this time last year with the mini strokes started, but not now.
I'm sorry Melissa. That is so hard.
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kelly_c_77 wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »Confession:
It's been a trying few days (weeks/months) of crappy sleep and a baby who doesn't want anyone but me and my boobs. I'm feeling pretty frazzled, pretty constantly. I ran out of terrible stress food, so I've eaten the chocolate chips out if the baking cupboard. Like a sneaky sneak too, didn't give Andrew any! They're dark chocolate, so this doesn't really count right?
Baking supplies, for when spoonfuls of hot chocolate powder don't cut it anymore!
I’ve done that! Chocolate -in any form-is sometimes the only answer.
I've definitely done that..which is exactly why I can't keep baking ingredients in the house.
Wow Kelly, your arm looks amazing.0 -
fitoverfortymom wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »fitoverfortymom wrote: »It's race day eve.
Confession: My diet is super not on point at the moment. Not worrying about it until after the race. Well, I'm worrying about it before the race and all the time really. I'm going to DO something about it after the race. Well, after the post-race MEAL I will do something about it.
Good luck tomorrow!!!
Ditto
Thank you! Finished around 11am. Took me 3.5 hours and ran 15.1 miles with just under 2k elevation gain.
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Mmmmmm. Do you recon it is made the same way as ice cream? If I buy a pot of custard and freeze/churn/freeze until its set?
Yes. My grandmother used to make it. It makes me sick because I am allergic to eggs, but I always ate hers anyway. Fresh cream, fresh eggs, fresh berries on top. How was I supposed to resist?2 -
Confession: Del Taco happened last night in a major way. Wasn't going to log it, but I logged everything over the course of the next few days to flatten out the calories.3
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I went grocery shopping yesterday and I stuck to my list. (NSV) Then I did something I haven't for a long time. I separated out the boys snacks and cereal and left most if it in the car. I will dole it out as needed They are terrible to eat the junk food first instead of the real food.4
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I have some more from 2 other days I already pulled off my phone because I used up all the storage. I'll post a few more from those days later.0
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Love the pics, Patricia.0
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Confession: my youngest brother is a fool and I hate him. I will get over hating him before I go to bed, but he should answer the phone.3
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I am over hating him, but my bother should still answer the phone.0
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MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »I am over hating him, but my bother should still answer the phone.
We have several family members who never answer their phones. Drives us mad too!0 -
kelly_c_77 wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »Confession:
It's been a trying few days (weeks/months) of crappy sleep and a baby who doesn't want anyone but me and my boobs. I'm feeling pretty frazzled, pretty constantly. I ran out of terrible stress food, so I've eaten the chocolate chips out if the baking cupboard. Like a sneaky sneak too, didn't give Andrew any! They're dark chocolate, so this doesn't really count right?
Baking supplies, for when spoonfuls of hot chocolate powder don't cut it anymore!
I’ve done that! Chocolate -in any form-is sometimes the only answer.
I've definitely done that..which is exactly why I can't keep baking ingredients in the house.
Wow Kelly, your arm looks amazing.
I know right? Awesome definition in your arms @kelly_c_77.0
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