Wednesday October 22nd 2025

No Stars In My Eyes, LPN · Oct 22, 2025

Don't know why SiL didn't tell me about what was going on in her life. Her cousin who she just helped move, had to go in the ER with (?) breathing problems. She was intubated and on 'the machine', which I knew about. But apparently weaning her to see if she could breath on her own, did not work. The cousin didn't want to be living on life support. I got a text last night that SiL had gone to her cousins burial and she needed me to get Nannie up this morning so BiL could transport her to daycare. Of course I felt bad for her and her cousin, but I also felt bad for me. SiL said that 'even though it might not feel like it lately', we were 'a team' and that henceforth she would be more of a team member. She encouraged me to make some appts ( like cataract surgery) and she could help me out with that and Nannie. I'm not sure just how much she thinks she will be doing while I am on the no-bending over and no lifting recuperative 'duty', but I will NOT bend or lift , and will follow doctor's orders. But I am dubious how it will work out, because Nannie-care requires 24 hrs. But, all I can do is go ahead and schedule the surgery (once I find out who the doc will be and where I will go for it.) Today is my MAM-e-o-gram at 3:45 PM and then I get to go pick up Nannie from daycare.

So, 'more help' , and PERHAPS I will experience a little less feeling so put upon. I sure hope so, as being burned out all the time is NOT a way to live full-time. Maybe one of these days I won't always be cross and irritated, and actually enjoy some of my life.

Ado Annie, ASN, RN · Oct 22, 2025

Heh. Gma always used to say "Mammyogram."

Stick to your guns about following doctor's orders after the cataract surgery.

It was suggested that I consider a defensive driving class for Twin A, and I think that's a good idea.

Editorial Team / Admin · Oct 23, 2025

Hello all!

I didn't sleep much last night so today has been devoid of any meaningful activity (except a nap).

Have a good evening!

Tweety, BSN, RN · Oct 23, 2025

G'day!

Today was decent day and at shift change a patient fell. No harm done but really dude?

Got a check for a refund for the trip I had to cancel. They wanted the doctor to fill out another form but best friend advocated that the excuse he wrote was enough as he's a busy doctor and I'm sick. Really what part of "I am recommending he not go on this trip because........" is hard to understand that they want more documentation. Sheesh I hate insurance,

Looks like my heath insurance company didn't pay the last test that cost $2,000 according to their EOB, so I'll have to fuss about that but waiting to see what the lab charges me. I hate insurance.

I'm trying a new probiotic the GI doc recommended at $75 for sixty tablets. Will get it tomorrow because it's OTC but not available here.

No Stars In My Eyes, LPN · Oct 23, 2025

Tinker and I are up, and have walked in the sunshine. She barked at her usual spot for barking. I think even if she doesn't actually SEE anything or hear anything....maybe she is trying to see what she can flush out of hiding. There is seldom anything moving around except she remembers the few times she managed to get a few does exiting the bushes lower down in the back of the backyard. And I think a gopher, once, and an unidentifiable small dark creature, and a cat once, as well, and the box turtle. But she is ever-hopeful that something will respond to her barking.

Today is the CG's afternoon shift; I have a few errands to run, AND as usual the dishes to wash, laundry to do, and trash to gather for the bins that will be picked up tomorrow.

Tweety hates insurance, I hate being a housewife and maid, and Ado hates Gma's finger sucking. Who am I leaving out here?

Anyway, I have to do the Nannie Routine now so she will be up, dressed and fed when CG gets here, Then I can "beat my feet on the Mississippi mud", as the saying goes.

I've never been near Mississippi, but I do watch My Home Town on HGTV and they live in Laurel, Miss. I wouldn't mind living in that town......EXCEPT it is soooo hot and humid there, and it is also in storm territory..... oh, and except I wouldn't have the $$$ to purchase a little home and have Ben and Erin fix it up all nice and neat for me. But other than that.... a nice generator to run the AC if the power goes out.....! If I ever won any kind of lottery or sweepstakes of a considerable amount, I might think more seriously about it! But, but, but.

Ever notice how after I say I have to do something, then I keep typing more chit-chat?

nursej22, MSN, RN · Oct 24, 2025

Hullo. I spent yesterday driving to and from a doctor appointment in Seattle. It was at the University of Washington Medical Center, which sits next to the school of nursing, so I waved to my alma mater. I took my sis with the heart condition to see a neurologist to see if anything can be done about her frequent falls, weakness, and poor endurance. The visit was very thorough, 2 hrs long, plus a 30 minute wait for a blood draw. And he is ordering a whole bunch of tests. Later, dh and I attended a graduation for his master gardener class. I was so tired when I got home.

Today I picked what was left of my roses, and did a little yard cleanup. A big storm is forcast for tomorrow so there will be leaves and branches everywhere by Friday. I took big sis(the one with lung cancer) in for a blood draw this afternoon because she feels "scatter-brained". Her sodium is still low, but her WBCs are better.

I don't hate anything, for right now. Of course, I haven't had to deal with the ER in a few months, which is the way I like it.

dh loves to watch My Home Town, too.