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Despite increasing water and salt, I haven’t reached an amount that allows me to function properly. It’s funny when a Tubeman can’t stand – not so much when it’s a human that can’t even sit upright in a chair.
I wonder about doctors who casually say things like “Just take some salt tablets!”. Not every kind of job is drink-guzzling friendly. (I do anything from scooping pet poo to taking out trash to cleaning bathroom floors. I don’t want to be handling water bottles all the time.) Plus most employers don’t want you taking bathroom breaks every 15 minutes. And all the “normies” out there (with whom I am very frustrated with at the moment) don’t realize what it is like for people with MCAS (basically being allergic to everything) to have to use any sort of public facilities. I need to bring my own soap (super easy!) wherever I go plus carry my own moisturizer (no problem since girl jeans have roomy pockets!) because my skin cracks and tears after it gets wet.
While it’s not an impossible to lead life, it is much more complicated than most people realize.
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You don’t expect me to care about any of this
when it’s suppertime, do you?
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The Adventures of Bitey Dog 
HUGGGGSSSSSS!
LOVED THE WORD “MORMIES ” I GET IT !
OHHH COMMEE ONNN !!!!!!! ISNT FALLING OVER AT THE SLIGHTEST “NORMAL ” I THOUGHT IT HAPPENED TO EVERYONE !!!!!!
I FEEL DEEPLY FOR YOU ST THE ALLERGIC TO EVERYTHING. ME ALLERGIC TO VERY LITTLE. BUT IT MUST BE HELL FOR YOU HUGSSSSSSS
I ALSO GET YOU ON POCKETS HAVING BEEN A FALCONER I GOT USED TO SLEEVELESS MANY POCKETED JACKETS PRACTICALLY SUITCASES !!
I STILL USE THEM ANDS OR WAIST BELTS ! DOGGIES FOLK ALL DO DONT THEY !!
HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
😂🤣. I guess I didn’t realize falling over was normal! Oh what pukey fun it can be! 🤢
(Lately it isn’t even falling as much as feeling like someone has let all the air out of my balloon.)
Yes, we dog moms do end up carrying quite the variety of equipment to make sure our puppies are happy. I hope your crew is doing well and enjoying some springtime mud adventures! 🌼
GOT NO MUD ITS TINDER DRY WILDFIRES NORTH OF US BURN BANS ENTIRE STATE FOR WEEKS
BUT THE TRIBE IS GOOD ALL HAD THEIR ANNUAL VET CHECKUP ONE AND 2 WEEKS AGO ALL GOT FLYING COLOURS !
I HAD A THOUGHT RE YOUR ALLERGY TO SO MANY THINGS .EXCEPT ONE THING HYDRALAZINE WHICH SENDS ME INTO INSTANT A/FIB AND SERIOUS HEART PROB MY PROB IS OPPOSITE TO YOURS !!! NOTHING WORKS MUCH AND THE LITTLE THAT DOES I GET RAPIDLY IMMUNE TOO !!!
WE NEED TO CONSIDER A HALF AND HALF DNA CHANGE
I GO FOR A CATARACT ASSESSMENT NEXT TUESDAY
SENDING FUR RUFFLES TO YOUR BOYS AND HUGS TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ha ha ha! Your half and half DNA exchange made me LOL. Thank you, I needed that!
Yuck, I was hoping that your corner of the world had received some rain. I hear that the normally lush FL is in the same condition. I hope you get rain soon.
That appointment is coming up quick. I’ll cross my fingers, and Murphy will cross his paws for good news! ❤️
Docors have such a breezy way of saying ‘just do this’ with no clue as to what ‘doing this’ entails.
They should have to try some of these therapies as part of their medical training.
One of my favorite responses is when you ask what’s in a medication. They shrug and say there’s no way to know. Yes there is, it just takes some asking. Take the time to ask!
My husband always persisted….O.K. he had complicated illnesses, but you expect doctors to check possible complications with their prescriptions…guess how often they did not!
Ach, I’ve had that too. They would prescribe medications with ingredients I’m allergic to. It makes you wonder why we bother filling out those patient intake forms when it’s obvious nobody reads them. 🙄. I’m sure your husband has turned out to be a great advocate for himself!
Have you got a referral to a specialist
This is advice from specialists!
Fabulous drawings and message. And so glad the boys are always ready to try to advise you. 😉 ❤️
You are so right…deflated human not funny…super sad.
Being allergic to so many things is a huge bummer. 😦 I am only allergic to a few things and that’s bad enough.
You continue to be in my thoughts, prayers, and meditations. Know that we care about you! ❤️
I once had a doctor admit to me that after she had to spend time in a hospital as a patient, it totally changed her outlook on what patients go through. I was pleased she admitted that and that she let that experience change her attitude to a better attitude, and her care of patients to better care.
Also, a friend who was the tech who administered a med test on people told me that after she had to have that very test herself, she switched to a different field/career. She was shocked by how painful and ucky that test was and she couldn’t bring herself to administer it to even one more person. She switched to doing sonograms on pregnant women.
Hang in there! And we have to admit that Murphy IS right…suppertime takes precedence over everything else! 😉 😀
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Murphy turns out to be right about most things, doesn’t he? 😆
Aw, thank you for thinking about me. You are far too kind. ❤️
The story you told about the doctor-turned-patient reminded me of that movie with William Hurt. I think it might have simply been called “Doctor”. A little bit of “walk a mile in someone else’s shoes” goes a long way in building empathy.
We think of you often and hope that you are healing. ❤️. Might you be looking at potential additions to the family? I’m sure there is someone out there who would love to be part of your pack. 💕
Have a Happy Easter!
He do!
You’re welcome!
Thank you! No plans for that at this time.
Happy Easter to you all, too!
So true!
no words, just wishing things would get better for you
Aw, thank you! ❤️
I’m so sorry you have to endure this. I hope you at least have an advocate for you for when you get tired and weary of doing battle.
On a happy note the dresses and matching sweaters that you made for your great nieces are beautiful in every way. I’m sure you are loved by your your niece and soon your twin nieces, too!
Anony-mouse and The Terrier
Aw, thank you for your concern! Sadly, no advocate. ☹️. Just a lot of fatigue.
I have no idea if the dresses were received or lost in the mail. For some reason my family never acknowledges gifts. I just sent them to the universe because I felt it was the right thing to do.
I’d be quite deflated, too. The very idea that two gorgeous handmade dresses AND matching sweaters were sent off into the ether to never even receive an acknowledgement utterly baffles me. Now if it’s a family thing (yes, families are all different and can be complicated), and no one acknowledges any sort of gift, then I guess one just accepts this and rolls with it. I can only guess what a difficult time it might be for your niece to be pregnant with twins, however, generally speaking, I think in a day and age when the majority of people have a powerful little computer and communication device on them at all times, even in bed, there is no excuse not to shoot off a quick thanks, then eventually a photo of the girls wearing the dresses once they get a little older. Anyway, I guess if you want to make sure the parcel was delivered I hope you have a tracking number. Although, I’ve discovered the hard way that a delivered parcel does not necessarily mean it was dropped off at the correct address, so technically it still could be lost to the universe forever.
On the subject of etiquette in general, it’s my understanding that bridal couple no longer are expected to send out thank you cards. I was told by a lady (in her 60s) that her daughter did not do this for her wedding. That it’s a different generation. I do notice that they put their hand out for a gift, but have no gratitude. In most cases I’m like you… I have no idea if the item was ever received. I’m also assuming from this approach that it’s a transactional exchange. You feed me an overcooked chicken dinner and I pay for admission through either cash or a material gift.
Finally, my take on this is that self-care is a big thing now. It’s deeply involved with consumerism and also it’s a deeply rooted mindset. I know someone who calls it’s selfish care, HA! It’s sort of interesting that selfishness has really gotten in the driver’s seat recently especially since it’s proven that having a life approach of gratitude in one’s day to day life and actions ultimately leads to better mental health and well being.
The bottom line is if someone takes the time to think of you, remember you, give two hoots about you, then acknowledge their kindness. Don’t be a jerk.
Anony-mouse and The Terrier
I’m of the older generation. If I can’t thank someone in person, I send a card. I’m sure that would seem strange to a modern young person.
Family may not appreciate me, but friends do. To me, that matters!