what are you doing right now?

[susana1954]

Dec 21, 2022 16:34:03 GMT -5 NomoreDramaQ1015 said:

Nothing is more stab inducing than the lecture email about how if your job cannot be done at home then you are highly encouraged to come in and if you don't have anything to do because yanno everyone else but you is taking advantage of the fact they have an office job that they can "do from home" and you don't we can find you lots of busy work!  Don't be resentful this is a wonderful opportunity for you to clean and do cross training so we don't have to hire more people!   

You won't be wasting a single second of company time we assure you.  Isn't it just wonderful how productive you are being and making sure the company keeps making profits?! (that you will never see a dime of of course).



Fortunately or unfortunately depending on your perspective I am up to my eyeballs in submissions and have barely made a dent in the pile today so at least I can escape them trying to assign me crap.  I have more than enough to fill an entire work day and well into Friday.   I am skeptical I will be able to get off early like I wanted to thanks to everyone else who wants to enjoy their holiday time.

Winter vacation is also something that is wasted on kids. 

That sounds a lot like teaching! We had to teach only 5 classes, but heaven forbid that we have a second prep period even though the first one was often taken up by meetings, etc.  We were assigned duties such as filing, calling parents to say their child was not in school that day, etc.

My least favorite was when they also made us work in the cafeteria one day a week during the second "off" period.  We bussed tables.  For this, you needed a college degree and perhaps a master's.

[toomuchreality]

Dec 21, 2022 14:50:18 GMT -5 daisylu said:

Dec 21, 2022 6:26:55 GMT -5 finnime said:

Good morning, savvy and sage invisipeeps, preparing for weather and not. Welcome to Wednesday. I hope your day brings you peace and plans proceed as hoped. Plus, you get cookies!

I'm in a mixed mood. Largely I'm ecstatic because my book is live! On Amazon. I've ordered some copies to give as gifts to kids in my life. And other copies for their grandparents. It's live! Counting Tiny Dinosaurs

What has me really sort of frantic is I don't know when DS is leaving NYC for Denver. It looks like the weather will be extremely rough from Missouri on. He hasn't had much experience driving since he moved to NY 6 years ago. He's driven, just not a lot. This trip, moving, he's taking a UHaul van. I'm worried. Big snow, ice, temperatures below 10--is dangerous. And he's my son. I'm going to call as soon as I think he's up and see what's going on. It's possible he's already under way.

We saw yesterday at the beach tiny dinosaurs getting up from their slumber party, putting on shoes and makeup and getting ready for the day.

I have a book in my cart!

I bought my copy of the book!
I'm so excited, I can't wait!

[saveinla]

Dec 21, 2022 17:32:00 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

I'm trying to work up the motivation to make some pesto. the basil on my counter is looking a little rough. I have walnuts, not pine nuts, and I'll need to bulk it up with baby spinach. but if I wait another day, I think I'll lose the basil. ugh. 

What if you wash the basil and dry it in a salad spinner and leave it in the fridge in the spinner itself. It should stay fine for a day or 2.

[daisylu]

Dec 21, 2022 17:35:05 GMT -5 giramomma said:

So. The missy got a happy birthday Jesus activity book at school today. On the cover is the baby Jesus, flanked by two lambs.

The missy just informed me that the lambs should be unicorns.

I like the way she thinks!

[The Walk of the Penguin Mich]

We did a Target run to pick up a few things I didn’t want to travel with, or forgot.  While we were there, TD told me he forgot his belt and his slippers he wears for his plantar faculitis.  They have really been helpful to keep his pain to a minimum.  

We had a shopping cart, so told him to go out into the mall associated with Target while I stood in line to pay.  Loooong line, halfway across the store, but it moved very quickly.  When we got in line, a woman slipped and fell on a wet spot.  By the time I got up to the register, she hadn’t moved.  EMS showed up for her just as I got through the registers.  TD found his belt, struck out on the slippers so he ordered a second pair from Amazon and had them delivered to a friend we are meeting up with in LA in a few weeks when we dock there.

He rolled his eyes at me this morning when I suggested a Target run, but he had as many things in the cart as I did!

[Pink Cashmere]

Mister’s Dad called his PCP today because the back of his hand is worse instead of better, we’ll the knot is getting bigger and it’s still red and painful. It’s where they had the IV when he was in the hospital. They gave him an appointment for the end of January.  

Mister has not had a good day. He text me while he was at work and said his Mom only has 8 days left on Medicare, then she’s going to be on something that will cover up to 60 days, but can only be used once in a lifetime, or something like that. I assume someone from the hospital had called him. 

All of this stuff with his parents is really starting to get to him and he is not in a good mood.

I dare not tell him that today his Dad told me he doesn’t want to go back home, he wants to stay here with us. I couldn’t tell if he was serious or not, but I kind of think he was.

I suggested he tell his sibling he needed a break and he was bringing Dad home for a couple of days and sibling is going to HAVE to tend to him for those couple of days.

I don’t know what to say to him or suggest about the situation with Mom. I talked to a good friend yesterday who is a NP and works for a local hospital, and she said the Medicare issue concerning rehab could’ve been resolved by now, if the Doctor and hospital social worker worked together to get it done. I’m pretty sure Mister said the case manager was at the “meeting” Monday morning when they tried to get him to bring her home. The case manager is a “higher” position than the social worker, right? I have to go find the notes I took when you all were telling me who he needs to talk to.

He and his Dad are gone now to visit his Mom. I don’t think his Dad really wanted to go. Mister fussed at him when he got home because Mister had told him to put some clothes on today so they could go to the hospital. Maybe he should’ve put it on the note he leaves on the kitchen counter every morning before he goes to work, telling his Dad what day and date it is, and what he needs to do that day. The notes make me smile on the inside, because they always start off with “Daddy…” and end with CALL ME, and for some reason I think it’s sweet. Well, it doesn’t take a psychologist to realize it’s probably because I never had a “Daddy”, so I notice father/child type stuff. But I don’t think his Dad “forgot” to get dressed, I think he just didn’t want to go. He’d already told me a couple days ago that it’s supposed to get cold, he doesn’t know about going to see his wife while it’s so cold outside lol.

[Pink Cashmere]

Dec 21, 2022 17:18:49 GMT -5 daisylu said:

DH is outside running the portable generator in case we need it this weekend. We also came up with a plan between running the HVAC and the propane fireplace due to the ice coming in.

I know it's possible to both love and hate someone at the same time, but damn. I don't really hate him, it's me having a rough day. Just realized it has been exactly 1 year since my last period.

I hope your evening goes better than your day has gone.

If all else fails, just go to bed early if you can, and try again tomorrow. That’s what I do sometimes.

[Pink Cashmere]

Dec 21, 2022 17:34:19 GMT -5 toomuchreality said:

Dec 21, 2022 14:50:18 GMT -5 daisylu said:

I have a book in my cart!

I bought my copy of the book!
I'm so excited, I can't wait!

I bought it too, for my youngest grandchild.

[chiver78]

Dec 21, 2022 17:35:48 GMT -5 saveinla said:

Dec 21, 2022 17:32:00 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

I'm trying to work up the motivation to make some pesto. the basil on my counter is looking a little rough. I have walnuts, not pine nuts, and I'll need to bulk it up with baby spinach. but if I wait another day, I think I'll lose the basil. ugh. 

What if you wash the basil and dry it in a salad spinner and leave it in the fridge in the spinner itself. It should stay fine for a day or 2.

I don't have one, nor the fridge space for it either. I had picked up the basil thinking I'd be able to make the pesto Sunday morning before starting on the rest of the stuff I made. except I forgot to reset the "hey stupid! you're gonna miss out on daylight!" alarm I have, and I slept in too long. 

I just sent off a work email that's probably going to create an argument tomorrow, so I think I'm good to put this laptop away for the night. lol... 

[bookkeeper]

Dec 21, 2022 14:06:52 GMT -5 bookkeeper said:

DH is in Nebraska, hopefully his plane will fly tomorrow to bring him home.  He didn't rent a car, so someone else gets to brave the blizzard to haul his butt around.  I knew this was a bad idea when he planned it.  We vowed not to fly over Christmas years ago, but someone forgot about that.

At least he is warm and safe and gets to play with grandkids in the meantime.

And now his flight is cancelled.  He gets to try to come home again on Saturday.  We have planned Christmas dinner with DS#2 and his girlfriend for Sunday.  Hope it works out.  Flying this time of year is such a crap shoot.

[daisylu]

Dec 21, 2022 17:48:29 GMT -5 Pink Cashmere said:

Mister’s Dad called his PCP today because the back of his hand is worse instead of better, we’ll the knot is getting bigger and it’s still red and painful. It’s where they had the IV when he was in the hospital. They gave him an appointment for the end of January.  

Mister has not had a good day. He text me while he was at work and said his Mom only has 8 days left on Medicare, then she’s going to be on something that will cover up to 60 days, but can only be used once in a lifetime, or something like that. I assume someone from the hospital had called him. 

All of this stuff with his parents is really starting to get to him and he is not in a good mood.

I dare not tell him that today his Dad told me he doesn’t want to go back home, he wants to stay here with us. I couldn’t tell if he was serious or not, but I kind of think he was.

I suggested he tell his sibling he needed a break and he was bringing Dad home for a couple of days and sibling is going to HAVE to tend to him for those couple of days.

I don’t know what to say to him or suggest about the situation with Mom. I talked to a good friend yesterday who is a NP and works for a local hospital, and she said the Medicare issue concerning rehab could’ve been resolved by now, if the Doctor and hospital social worker worked together to get it done. I’m pretty sure Mister said the case manager was at the “meeting” Monday morning when they tried to get him to bring her home. The case manager is a “higher” position than the social worker, right? I have to go find the notes I took when you all were telling me who he needs to talk to.

He and his Dad are gone now to visit his Mom. I don’t think his Dad really wanted to go. Mister fussed at him when he got home because Mister had told him to put some clothes on today so they could go to the hospital. Maybe he should’ve put it on the note he leaves on the kitchen counter every morning before he goes to work, telling his Dad what day and date it is, and what he needs to do that day. The notes make me smile on the inside, because they always start off with “Daddy…” and end with CALL ME, and for some reason I think it’s sweet. Well, it doesn’t take a psychologist to realize it’s probably because I never had a “Daddy”, so I notice father/child type stuff. But I don’t think his Dad “forgot” to get dressed, I think he just didn’t want to go. He’d already told me a couple days ago that it’s supposed to get cold, he doesn’t know about going to see his wife while it’s so cold outside lol.

Taking into account what you have mentioned in the past about Mister’s brother, his dad was likely serious about liking it better at your home. Sad that both of his parents have seemingly hit the skids at the same time. I hope that you and Mister get some peace soon.

[Pink Cashmere]

Dec 21, 2022 18:17:58 GMT -5 daisylu said:

Dec 21, 2022 17:48:29 GMT -5 Pink Cashmere said:

Mister’s Dad called his PCP today because the back of his hand is worse instead of better, we’ll the knot is getting bigger and it’s still red and painful. It’s where they had the IV when he was in the hospital. They gave him an appointment for the end of January.  

Mister has not had a good day. He text me while he was at work and said his Mom only has 8 days left on Medicare, then she’s going to be on something that will cover up to 60 days, but can only be used once in a lifetime, or something like that. I assume someone from the hospital had called him. 

All of this stuff with his parents is really starting to get to him and he is not in a good mood.

I dare not tell him that today his Dad told me he doesn’t want to go back home, he wants to stay here with us. I couldn’t tell if he was serious or not, but I kind of think he was.

I suggested he tell his sibling he needed a break and he was bringing Dad home for a couple of days and sibling is going to HAVE to tend to him for those couple of days.

I don’t know what to say to him or suggest about the situation with Mom. I talked to a good friend yesterday who is a NP and works for a local hospital, and she said the Medicare issue concerning rehab could’ve been resolved by now, if the Doctor and hospital social worker worked together to get it done. I’m pretty sure Mister said the case manager was at the “meeting” Monday morning when they tried to get him to bring her home. The case manager is a “higher” position than the social worker, right? I have to go find the notes I took when you all were telling me who he needs to talk to.

He and his Dad are gone now to visit his Mom. I don’t think his Dad really wanted to go. Mister fussed at him when he got home because Mister had told him to put some clothes on today so they could go to the hospital. Maybe he should’ve put it on the note he leaves on the kitchen counter every morning before he goes to work, telling his Dad what day and date it is, and what he needs to do that day. The notes make me smile on the inside, because they always start off with “Daddy…” and end with CALL ME, and for some reason I think it’s sweet. Well, it doesn’t take a psychologist to realize it’s probably because I never had a “Daddy”, so I notice father/child type stuff. But I don’t think his Dad “forgot” to get dressed, I think he just didn’t want to go. He’d already told me a couple days ago that it’s supposed to get cold, he doesn’t know about going to see his wife while it’s so cold outside lol.

Taking into account what you have mentioned in the past about Mister’s brother, his dad was likely serious about liking it better at your home. Sad that both of his parents have seemingly hit the skids at the same time. I hope that you and Mister get some peace soon.

You are probably right. After the first couple of days, Mister said his Dad was on vacation being over here, his Dad very likely feels the same way. A lot of stuff is taken care of for him, and he can ignore the issues he has with Mister’s sibling.

Thank you. I hope so too.

[giramomma]

One of the project leads I work with suggested that the team go out and get drunk after our project is done.

I really do like the team and that particular project lead, but I was a little shocked at the suggestion. I just don't see that as appropriate.

I guess I like being considered one of the guys. And I have made inroads to the boys club, which is no small feat. It took several years.

It is almost 2023. Isn't it time we get over Madmen culture?

[Deleted]

Dec 21, 2022 17:48:29 GMT -5 Pink Cashmere said:

Mister’s Dad called his PCP today because the back of his hand is worse instead of better, we’ll the knot is getting bigger and it’s still red and painful. It’s where they had the IV when he was in the hospital. They gave him an appointment for the end of January.  

Mister has not had a good day. He text me while he was at work and said his Mom only has 8 days left on Medicare, then she’s going to be on something that will cover up to 60 days, but can only be used once in a lifetime, or something like that. I assume someone from the hospital had called him. 

All of this stuff with his parents is really starting to get to him and he is not in a good mood.

I dare not tell him that today his Dad told me he doesn’t want to go back home, he wants to stay here with us. I couldn’t tell if he was serious or not, but I kind of think he was.

I suggested he tell his sibling he needed a break and he was bringing Dad home for a couple of days and sibling is going to HAVE to tend to him for those couple of days.

I don’t know what to say to him or suggest about the situation with Mom. I talked to a good friend yesterday who is a NP and works for a local hospital, and she said the Medicare issue concerning rehab could’ve been resolved by now, if the Doctor and hospital social worker worked together to get it done. I’m pretty sure Mister said the case manager was at the “meeting” Monday morning when they tried to get him to bring her home. The case manager is a “higher” position than the social worker, right? I have to go find the notes I took when you all were telling me who he needs to talk to.

He and his Dad are gone now to visit his Mom. I don’t think his Dad really wanted to go. Mister fussed at him when he got home because Mister had told him to put some clothes on today so they could go to the hospital. Maybe he should’ve put it on the note he leaves on the kitchen counter every morning before he goes to work, telling his Dad what day and date it is, and what he needs to do that day. The notes make me smile on the inside, because they always start off with “Daddy…” and end with CALL ME, and for some reason I think it’s sweet. Well, it doesn’t take a psychologist to realize it’s probably because I never had a “Daddy”, so I notice father/child type stuff. But I don’t think his Dad “forgot” to get dressed, I think he just didn’t want to go. He’d already told me a couple days ago that it’s supposed to get cold, he doesn’t know about going to see his wife while it’s so cold outside lol.

They gave him an appointment for the end of January.  This warrants a trip to Urgent Care.  Swelling and redness are infection, nothing to mess with
I assume someone from the hospital had called him.  I'll bet they did but that don't make it true, or make it his responsibility
I dare not tell him that today his Dad told me he doesn’t want to go back home, he wants to stay here with us. I couldn’t tell if he was serious or not, but I kind of think he was. Yes, he was serious.  For a lot of reasons like he can just stand down and admit his mind's not working right and be safe.  He can't take care of himself, he sure can't take of his wife, and maybe he's concerned about Mister's brother too
But I don’t think his Dad “forgot” to get dressed, I think he just didn’t want to go. He’d already told me a couple days ago that it’s supposed to get cold, he doesn’t know about going to see his wife while it’s so cold outside lol. It's not that he doesn't love her, he just knows in his head he can't handle the responsibility he used to and that's tough for him and her to accept.  

So sorry this is all coming down on you both now

[Pink Cashmere]

Last night, Mister and his Dad were sitting in the den and I walked in and said somebody is going to get a whooping if they keep leaving the toilet seat up in the guest bathroom, and I know it isn’t YD doing it, so which one of y’all is gon get the whooping?

Mister quickly pointed at his Dad and said “HIM! I didn’t do it!”. I couldn’t help but laugh at how he immediately threw his Dad under the bus. It really is his Dad doing it, but it was just funny to me that Mister was so quick to basically say “That’s DAD doing that, NOT ME!” like a tattle tale little kid.

His Dad acted like he was confused and didn’t know what I was talking about. I said “that thing that women have been fussing at men about ever since toilets have been toilets……. don’t leave the seat up after you pee.” And he was like ohhhhh, okay. 

[giramomma]

I just checked DS's flight. Fingers crossed he doesn't get bumped.

[Deleted]

We scored caviar 25% off at Whole Paycheck and then hit up a little local grocery for dried black-eyed peas for New Year's Day. I'm going to make a last-minute alcohol run tomorrow before or after the generator person presumably shows up. Finally got the stuff I ordered from Lush on 12/14, 2 days late and all leaked out of the jars. I just sent a pissy email to them because I can't gift that stuff. It was not the carrier's fault, Lush just doesn't seal their jars well. $60 down the drain

[MarionTh230]

Just got back home from kiddo's Christmas pictures. I have nothing else scheduled for this week so me and kiddo do not have to leave the house once the weather moves in. DH has a doctor's appointment tomorrow morning which should be fine. But, he does have to work Friday and Saturday. My sibling is planning to come either Friday night or Saturday morning. Which means I only have one day to keep a 6 year old cooped up in the house and entertained by myself.

[TheOtherMe]

Today was a fun day in Milwaukee.  I attended the Colorado-Marquette women's basketball game.  It was fun.  Lots of fun.  Of course it's much more fun to win than to lose.  I got to see my kid, who is now on the coaching staff and a former assistant coach who coached my kid.  So the coach and I talked hoops during the game and she told me some of the things happening on the court that were being done well and some that were not.  She is now on the academic side with the athletes in Colorado and her grandmother lives in Milwaukee.

I successfully took my first and second Uber rides.  The second was perfect because Christmas music was playing and it happened to be playing John Lennon's War Is Over (If You Want It).  

That's the first time I've been in a big, loud crowd since the last concert I attended pre-Covid.  It was really fun.  It was loud because Marquette had busses in a bunch of school kids for the game and they were loud.

This has been a good trip for me to get away from what I don't want to deal with re: Christmas at my house.

[toomuchreality]

Dec 21, 2022 17:52:03 GMT -5 Pink Cashmere said:

Dec 21, 2022 17:34:19 GMT -5 toomuchreality said:

I bought my copy of the book!
I'm so excited, I can't wait!

I bought it too, for my youngest grandchild.

Yep. Mine is for my granddaughters to share. One is 2 1/2, the other is 4 1/2.
Isn't your youngest DGC 3 yrs old? I don't know why I think that, really. But I do! LOL

I hope things are going well this evening (both at home and at the hospital).
It seems like you've got so much going on right now. And none of it is "just a little". I don't know how you're managing it all. I'd be huddled in the back corner of a closet, mumbling to myself and refusing to ever come out again, if I were in your shoes.
Wishing you all the best!

[Pink Cashmere]

Dec 21, 2022 18:36:16 GMT -5 soupandstew said:

Dec 21, 2022 17:48:29 GMT -5 Pink Cashmere said:

Mister’s Dad called his PCP today because the back of his hand is worse instead of better, we’ll the knot is getting bigger and it’s still red and painful. It’s where they had the IV when he was in the hospital. They gave him an appointment for the end of January.  

Mister has not had a good day. He text me while he was at work and said his Mom only has 8 days left on Medicare, then she’s going to be on something that will cover up to 60 days, but can only be used once in a lifetime, or something like that. I assume someone from the hospital had called him. 

All of this stuff with his parents is really starting to get to him and he is not in a good mood.

I dare not tell him that today his Dad told me he doesn’t want to go back home, he wants to stay here with us. I couldn’t tell if he was serious or not, but I kind of think he was.

I suggested he tell his sibling he needed a break and he was bringing Dad home for a couple of days and sibling is going to HAVE to tend to him for those couple of days.

I don’t know what to say to him or suggest about the situation with Mom. I talked to a good friend yesterday who is a NP and works for a local hospital, and she said the Medicare issue concerning rehab could’ve been resolved by now, if the Doctor and hospital social worker worked together to get it done. I’m pretty sure Mister said the case manager was at the “meeting” Monday morning when they tried to get him to bring her home. The case manager is a “higher” position than the social worker, right? I have to go find the notes I took when you all were telling me who he needs to talk to.

He and his Dad are gone now to visit his Mom. I don’t think his Dad really wanted to go. Mister fussed at him when he got home because Mister had told him to put some clothes on today so they could go to the hospital. Maybe he should’ve put it on the note he leaves on the kitchen counter every morning before he goes to work, telling his Dad what day and date it is, and what he needs to do that day. The notes make me smile on the inside, because they always start off with “Daddy…” and end with CALL ME, and for some reason I think it’s sweet. Well, it doesn’t take a psychologist to realize it’s probably because I never had a “Daddy”, so I notice father/child type stuff. But I don’t think his Dad “forgot” to get dressed, I think he just didn’t want to go. He’d already told me a couple days ago that it’s supposed to get cold, he doesn’t know about going to see his wife while it’s so cold outside lol.

They gave him an appointment for the end of January.  This warrants a trip to Urgent Care.  Swelling and redness are infection, nothing to mess with
I assume someone from the hospital had called him.  I'll bet they did but that don't make it true, or make it his responsibility
I dare not tell him that today his Dad told me he doesn’t want to go back home, he wants to stay here with us. I couldn’t tell if he was serious or not, but I kind of think he was. Yes, he was serious.  For a lot of reasons like he can just stand down and admit his mind's not working right and be safe.  He can't take care of himself, he sure can't take of his wife, and maybe he's concerned about Mister's brother too
But I don’t think his Dad “forgot” to get dressed, I think he just didn’t want to go. He’d already told me a couple days ago that it’s supposed to get cold, he doesn’t know about going to see his wife while it’s so cold outside lol. It's not that he doesn't love her, he just knows in his head he can't handle the responsibility he used to and that's tough for him and her to accept.  

So sorry this is all coming down on you both now

I told Mister we could just take his Dad to Urgent Care, because Mister was bent out of shape about them not giving him an appointment sooner than that. I understand it must be infected. His skin color isn’t that much lighter than mine, so the fact that it’s very clearly red, means something. His PCP saw it last Thursday when we took him to his appointment and was suppose to call in some antibiotics, but that didn’t happen until Monday, I think. So Dad has only been taking them for a couple of days. If it doesn’t improve in the next day or 2 with the antibiotics, we will take him to Urgent Care.

I will ask Mister about what exactly was said about the 8 days when they get back. When he came home from work, it was just long enough to get his Dad together and go to the hospital, so we haven’t really had a chance to talk.

Your last 2 points make me really sad, because I know it’s probably all true. I feel like he really struggles with seeing his wife so sick and not being able to help her. But even Mister (who I tease about being awkward) understands that while his Mom is happy to see him, his children (the girls spent a few hours with her today), and the rest of her family and friends that visit her, the person she really wants to be there with her is her husband. 

On a lighter note, Mister dropped his Dad off at the hospital to spend time with her a few days ago, and when he got back home he said they’re probably going to call security on his parents. I asked why. He said because when he left they were smooching and kissing, so there’s no telling what they might get into.

He use to get thoroughly disgusted with them because even though they’ve been married almost 50 years now, they still flirt with each other and act like teenagers in love sometimes. They aren’t that couple that stayed married for decades just because it’s comfortable or whatever, the home fires are very clearly still burning for them. I think it’s cute. Mister doesn’t. LOL! 

[cooper88]

It's been a while since I really read someone the riot act at work. Today was that day, by phone. If it's not straightened out by tomorrow morning, it will be a repeat but in person.

At my job, I'm an advocate for people who want to reintegrate into the community from nursing homes.

When they are getting ready to send someone home without medical equipment, home health, and a followup doctor's appointment, well, let's just say that's really unsafe. And good thing I scheduled a meeting earlier this week to discuss what they still needed to do. And that they told me they did. I did a little calling around and none of these things were done. None.

Anyhow, I got in touch with the administrator today. They live in fear of an unsafe discharge being reported to the department of health. I let them know I don't care who dropped the ball, the buck stops with you, get it all fixed by 8:05 AM or I will report this. And by the way, I'll be by in person in the morning to discuss it further with you either way.

[Pink Cashmere]

Dec 21, 2022 19:06:49 GMT -5 toomuchreality said:

Dec 21, 2022 17:52:03 GMT -5 Pink Cashmere said:

I bought it too, for my youngest grandchild.

Yep. Mine is for my granddaughters to share. One is 2 1/2, the other is 4 1/2.
Isn't your youngest DGC 3 yrs old? I don't know why I think that, really. But I do! LOL

I hope things are going well this evening (both at home and at the hospital).
It seems like you've got so much going on right now. And none of it is "just a little". I don't know how you're managing it all. I'd be huddled in the back corner of a closet, mumbling to myself and refusing to ever come out again, if I were in your shoes.
Wishing you all the best!

My youngest granddaughter will be 3yo in June, so you were close lol.

Mister and his Dad just got back from the hospital. Mister said his Mom was happy to see them, I figured she would be. 

I do have a lot going on these days, and some of it I’m actually NOT managing all that well, even though I haven’t retreated to the back corner of the closet. YET.

I don’t know what else to do but just try to keep going, as best as I can. I might give up on any particular day, but just giving up period is not an option. 

Thank you for your encouraging words!

[Pink Cashmere]

Dec 21, 2022 19:28:50 GMT -5 cooper88 said:

It's been a while since I really read someone the riot act at work. Today was that day, by phone. If it's not straightened out by tomorrow morning, it will be a repeat but in person.

At my job, I'm an advocate for people who want to reintegrate into the community from nursing homes.

When they are getting ready to send someone home without medical equipment, home health, and a followup doctor's appointment, well, let's just say that's really unsafe. And good thing I scheduled a meeting earlier this week to discuss what they still needed to do. And that they told me they did. I did a little calling around and none of these things were done. None.

Anyhow, I got in touch with the administrator today. They live in fear of an unsafe discharge being reported to the department of health. I let them know I don't care who dropped the ball, the buck stops with you, get it all fixed by 8:05 AM or I will report this. And by the way, I'll be by in person in the morning to discuss it further with you either way.

You have one of those jobs I never knew existed.

From someone that has been learning recently how necessary and helpful it is to have advocates to help in certain situations, thank you for the work that you do! 

[cooper88]

It's one of those jobs I never heard of either until I applied for it!

[wvugurl26]

Pink Cashmere there is a cap on length of hospital stay that Medicare will pay for. It's 90 days per benefit period. After that you can dip into the 60 day reserve but you only get 60 days for your lifetime. They do not reset.

To reset the benefit period, she'll have to be out of the hospital/rehab for 60 days. They have rules around re-admission within a certain time frame so they are most likely counting her entire stay to include before she was discharged the first time.

If she's dipping into reserve days, you think they would be motivated to get her moved to rehab.

For the place on mister's dad's hand, draw a circle around it with a sharpie so you can measure the growth. This is nothing to mess with and I'm sorry the doctors are not taking it seriously.

[countrygirl2]

I am still to finish things up.
There wasn't much in the garage fridge so I put them in the freezer and inside and turned it off.

The litter boxes are cleaned and the kitty room vacced, so that is done. My babies are at the vet for boarding. They asked me how they were with dogs, I said they have never been around them. So they are going to try to put up a towel or something so they are kind of separated visually. I bet it's full for Christmas, so they are going to hear a lot of barking I'm sure, my babies will likely be traumatized. This is the first time in their young lives they have been away from home.

I also have a few more items to put in the luggage. We are thinking of taking an extra suitcase for things I might want to go shopping and buy.

The weather is looking really bad. Seattle is calling for snow and ice too. We haven't gone anywhere in years and looks like this is going to be one of the worst years for going.

Talked to our insurance agent today, he advised us to take the rental car insurance. He said ours would cover any damages to the car. But few people know that it does not cover what the rental car companies bill. They bill for lost dollars that the vehicle would earn while being fixed!! Well that is damn crazy. So for $77 We will take the insurance.

Trying to make sure we don't forget things. Hubs is turning off the water. It is supposed to be horribly cold here while we are gone. Like 5 degree highs and minus lows for quite a few days. Going to be brutal for people who can't afford to stay warm.

I am listening to Zelensky, surprised so many congresspeople showed up and the repubs are acting decently. 

We need to keep helping them.

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I feel 2022 has been a huge learning experience for all of us, not necessarily stuff we wanted to learn. It's been good to walk the learning path with friends here

[Pink Cashmere]

Dec 21, 2022 19:59:21 GMT -5 wvugurl26 said:

Pink Cashmere there is a cap on length of hospital stay that Medicare will pay for. It's 90 days per benefit period. After that you can dip into the 60 day reserve but you only get 60 days for your lifetime. They do not reset.

To reset the benefit period, she'll have to be out of the hospital/rehab for 60 days. They have rules around re-admission within a certain time frame so they are most likely counting her entire stay to include before she was discharged the first time.

If she's dipping into reserve days, you think they would be motivated to get her moved to rehab.

For the place on mister's dad's hand, draw a circle around it with a sharpie so you can measure the growth. This is nothing to mess with and I'm sorry the doctors are not taking it seriously.

Thank you for explaining. Mister has been trying to get the Medicare/ rehab issue resolved for over 2 months now, but it seems nothing is happening.

Thanks for the advice about his Dad’s hand too.

[taz157]

Dec 21, 2022 18:35:23 GMT -5 giramomma said:

One of the project leads I work with suggested that the team go out and get drunk after our project is done.

I really do like the team and that particular project lead, but I was a little shocked at the suggestion. I just don't see that as appropriate.

I guess I like being considered one of the guys. And I have made inroads to the boys club, which is no small feat. It took several years.

It is almost 2023. Isn't it time we get over Madmen culture?

I work with a bunch of women. We’ve wanted to go out afterwards and have a few drinks. 🤷‍♀️