Confession Time! ((ABSOLUTELY NO JUDGEMENT))

melissafeagins wrote: »

In today's episode of treasure hunting at Dad's, I found my grandmother's butter crock (I have the rest of her wedding china already), more reel-to-reel tapes, and my mom's coffee mug. I am vaguely grossed out by the idea that my dad hasn't washed in the 23 years since she died, but there's still coffee on it. I will be washing, bleaching and drinking out of it for the rest of my days.

Crafty_camper123 wrote: »

Susieq_1994 wrote: »

Crafty_camper123 wrote: »

@Susieq_1994 *hugs* That is no fun! I have chronic heartburn, bloating and all that fun stuff myself. So, I can imagine. I just went in to the allergist last week (for asthma, actually), and found an allergy to yeast. I'm hoping that will solve some of my stomach discomfort. Have you tried taking H2 Blockers(Pepcid) or Proton Pump Inhibitors(Nexium)?? They help keep all the heartburn & indigestion at bay for me. Always seems to come back as soon as I quit taking them though. But, maybe they might help you out until you get in to be checked out? Otherwise, peppermint essential oil, or ginger tea has helped to soothe my stomach in the past. Also, I chew tons of gum, and it helps keep the acid down throughout the day so I'm not eating tums all the time. I hope you get some anwsers!

Yeah, it's fun alright. I'm glad that you were able to get some answers, I hope that was the trigger and you can eliminate it to fix the problem! The GI specialist gave me ranitidine (brand name Zantac), which is an H2-receptor antagonist. It does help a lot (especially at night, since being horizontal is basically the worst), although it doesn't eliminate the pain completely. I've also got a strong anti-emetic drug for the nausea, but that one doesn't seem to be doing much.

I'll definitely try the gum! Sadly, tea is another thing I've had to limit because liquids are making my stomach even more uncomfortable. I hope the gum helps, because I'm only allowed two of the Zantac pills a day and I take them in the morning and at night (the worst times) and in the middle of the day the drug effect tends wear thin. Also, I'm going to have to stop taking it for a full 14 days before the procedure (and avoid all antacid products) so I might just go ahead and die at that point.

Maybe ask them about a PPI such as panteprozol or the OTC Nexium. The H2 Blockers work a little differently, and aren't as strong as Proton- Pump inhibitors. They are supposed to last longer then an H2 blocker as well. I swap back and forth between the two because long term use of PPI's can mess with calcium absorbtion. I thought it was explained to me once that H2's coat the stomach, preventing acid from reaching your stomach lining, and PPI's prevent your stomach from producing as much acid all together. But don't quote me on that. My googling isn't supporting that explanation, lol. If ginger tea is a no-go you could always try crystalized ginger. It's supposed to help a lot with nausea. I'm not sure how it does for heart burn. I'm not convinced it works for that. But it sure tastes good! It does seem to soothe indegestion. For the bloating, have you tried gas-X (simethicone)?? Not sure if that will work, but just throwing things out there you might try if you haven't already. Once again hope you get some relief soon!

spamarie wrote: »

Can you believe my little lad had his first morning at preschool this week?! Time flies.

It's a small village school so they mix the preschoolers in with reception class (kindergarten??). So he looked tiny compared to the 5 year olds - he's 3 and a little shortie. Super cute in his tiny school uniform though! He was a bit hesitant at first but then enjoyed himself so much he had a tantrum at hometime and didn't want to change out of his uniform.

spamarie wrote: »

Can you believe my little lad had his first morning at preschool this week?! Time flies.

It's a small village school so they mix the preschoolers in with reception class (kindergarten??). So he looked tiny compared to the 5 year olds - he's 3 and a little shortie. Super cute in his tiny school uniform though! He was a bit hesitant at first but then enjoyed himself so much he had a tantrum at hometime and didn't want to change out of his uniform.

spamarie wrote: »

Can you believe my little lad had his first morning at preschool this week?! Time flies.

It's a small village school so they mix the preschoolers in with reception class (kindergarten??). So he looked tiny compared to the 5 year olds - he's 3 and a little shortie. Super cute in his tiny school uniform though! He was a bit hesitant at first but then enjoyed himself so much he had a tantrum at hometime and didn't want to change out of his uniform.

melissafeagins wrote: »

Italian_Buju wrote: »

melissafeagins wrote: »

In today's episode of treasure hunting at Dad's, I found my grandmother's butter crock (I have the rest of her wedding china already), more reel-to-reel tapes, and my mom's coffee mug. I am vaguely grossed out by the idea that my dad hasn't washed in the 23 years since she died, but there's still coffee on it. I will be washing, bleaching and drinking out of it for the rest of my days.

There isn't enough bleach in the world.,... you are brave my friend

Nah... There's a drip of coffee down the outside of the mug. And I haven't washed it yet either.
My mom talked to me at 9:30 on 9/21. She told me that she was going to finish her coffee and go to bed. I know that she drank it, rinsed the cup out and put it upside down on the dish rack to dry. I've seen her do it so many times and done it for her too.
She had a headache and missed the splash of coffee on the outside of the.mug. She had a stroke at 3:12 on 9/22 and she never woke up.
Anyway, there's dust inside the mug and coffee and dust on the outside. And I will bleach it and drink out of it eventually. I just have to take time to hand wash it. It's still wrapped up in newspaper in the box I brought it in because it has been a crazy busy week.

Italian_Buju wrote: »

melissafeagins wrote: »

Italian_Buju wrote: »

melissafeagins wrote: »

In today's episode of treasure hunting at Dad's, I found my grandmother's butter crock (I have the rest of her wedding china already), more reel-to-reel tapes, and my mom's coffee mug. I am vaguely grossed out by the idea that my dad hasn't washed in the 23 years since she died, but there's still coffee on it. I will be washing, bleaching and drinking out of it for the rest of my days.

There isn't enough bleach in the world.,... you are brave my friend

Nah... There's a drip of coffee down the outside of the mug. And I haven't washed it yet either.
My mom talked to me at 9:30 on 9/21. She told me that she was going to finish her coffee and go to bed. I know that she drank it, rinsed the cup out and put it upside down on the dish rack to dry. I've seen her do it so many times and done it for her too.
She had a headache and missed the splash of coffee on the outside of the.mug. She had a stroke at 3:12 on 9/22 and she never woke up.
Anyway, there's dust inside the mug and coffee and dust on the outside. And I will bleach it and drink out of it eventually. I just have to take time to hand wash it. It's still wrapped up in newspaper in the box I brought it in because it has been a crazy busy week.

OK this sounds better. I was picturing a mug half full of super old, moldy coffee 😣