What's everybody doing today?

[Meerkat]

Well then for anyone else who may be interested, :sarcasm:

https://www.foxnews.com/health/why-rolling-coronavirus-patients-onto-stomachs-is-saving-lives


A decades-old practice of flipping patients with respiratory issues onto their front side rather than having them lay on their backs may prove beneficial when dealing with coronavirus, and even increase chances of recovery, as the position is helping to improve oxygen delivery and absorption, experts say.

Dr. Imran Sharief, a pulmonary disease specialist in California, told Fox News that using what is called "prone positioning" with his coronavirus patients has proven beneficial. When patients on ventilators lie on their backs, a significant amount of pressure from the rib cage, fat content, secretions and gravity pulls contents in the body downward, thereby compressing airways, he said.

 

[Meerkat]

Hmmm,
i always say that after I do a monsterous loud , crazy sneeze's, and the wife nearly jumps out of her recliner.
i can't do a soft quiet sneeze.


Jim

Hubby does the same thing.

 

[Meerkat]

There's a lot of good things about being a experienced and licenced reptile keeper.

You learn tricks of the trade about how to track snakes ....and that translates to the 2 legged variety.

I'm going to the big smoke tomorrow for specialist appointments.
I'm leaving the house unattended and even though I have cameras I'll be using a reptile keepers trick...
I'll be using a sieve and laying down a super fine layer of flour on the path to the front door and in front of double gates that lead to my back yard.
Any one walking up to the door or the gates will have their foot prints show...if they try to rub them out..it'll show.
It's a low tech way of keeping tabs on the place.

We learned them too, its called a snake grabber,then we take them to the woods .Works fro us.

 

[snappy1]

First @Amish Heart huge prayers for hubby and your family! What a time
It snowed this morning ❄ Absolutely beautiful! We went and got a Christmas tree in the mountains 🏔. Again beautiful- they are all Christmas trees when covered with snow. I wanted a spruce this year and hubby found a cute one with a crooked trunk. It’s great! He cut it and we walked about 8’ and there was a picture perfect one. Hubby said “That is perfect, but I like my crooked tree.” . It’s up and decorated and we think looks nice crooked trunk and all.
@snappy1 hubby is interested in both your pickled radishes and your popper meatballs. If you share recipes would you be willing to PM them to me?

Both recipes are on Pinterest. I will post the links in the morning when I am on the laptop.

 

[Weedygarden]

There's a lot of good things about being a experienced and licensed reptile keeper.

You learn tricks of the trade about how to track snakes ....and that translates to the 2 legged variety.

I'm going to the big smoke tomorrow for specialist appointments.
I'm leaving the house unattended and even though I have cameras I'll be using a reptile keepers trick...
I'll be using a sieve and laying down a super fine layer of flour on the path to the front door and in front of double gates that lead to my back yard.
Any one walking up to the door or the gates will have their foot prints show...if they try to rub them out..it'll show.
It's a low tech way of keeping tabs on the place.

I have heard of this before, using flour on the floor. My aunt's in-laws had a woman who lived with them, and they suspected her of getting up in the night and doing stuff they didn't care for. After most went to bed, flour was sprinkled on the floor and they followed her footsteps to whatever she was up to.
I never thought about this for a reptile though.

 

[Grimm]

I'm the visiting angel. Been dealing with this man's health for 38 yrs. Have even administered sterile antibiotics to a pic line every 8 hrs, to allow him to be at home. Unless he needs to be intubated, we're good.
He texted. Has covid. Explains my sore throat and heavy chest the past few days. Thought I was overdoing the nicorette gum. Maybe we will both lose a few pounds when the taste and smell go away. Sending him home with regeneron, upping his steroids which he takes anyway, and he can have different antibiotics if he needs them, but he's on one anyway normally. I get to pick him up in about a half hour. Pharmacist daughter was ready to hop on a plane, told her to stay away. Little granddaughter just yelled at Levi the neighbor boy to stay away till Christmas. Closing the house down till Christmas. I guess I better order online stocking stuffers!

Prayers for you all.

 

[Grimm]

Went to Costco this afternoon. Not a big trip. Just milk to replace what we have used in the freezer, dog food, cat food and some meat. I did get some vitamins and elderberry syrup. Not an eventful day.

Not sure when they will let K go back to work. He sent them his test results but hasn't heard anything. I keep telling him we should take advantage of the company truck while he is stuck at home.

 

[Neb]

Went to Costco this afternoon. Not a big trip. Just milk to replace what we have used in the freezer, dog food, cat food and some meat. I did get some vitamins and elderberry syrup. Not an eventful day.

Not sure when they will let K go back to work. He sent them his test results but hasn't heard anything. I keep telling him we should take advantage of the company truck while he is stuck at home.

Never let an emergency go to waste.

Ben

 

[Bacpacker]

Amish sorry to hear about you and Hubs. My prayers are with you both that this passes quickly.

Wife just got her call about an hour ago. She has Covid. Taking her in the morning to start a recommended infusion. Nurse said it has at least a 75% rate at keeping people out of the hospital. She likely started Thursday. I'll probably get tested tomorrow or Tuesday to see if I have it or not.

Jim, the sneeze thing made me laugh. I am very loud myself when I sneeze. If our windows are open it echo's big time. Wife comes out of her seat when I sneeze.

 

[Amish Heart]

I read that it's 3 to 4 months immunity. I bet it's longer. Our bird, Bibi didn't learn that word from me. We found him knowing it. It's just funny he's saying it after his sneeze imitation.
That's a good idea with the flour, Tank. There's tons of low tech ideas on Home Alone.

 

[Amish Heart]

Hey Bacpacker...husband getting that infusion tomorrow morning at 10. Told him the same thing. Also told him Trump got the same. I doubt that the rest of us will get tested. Don't see the point. I'm sure we're all positive, just the kids not showing symptoms. But they could still spread it. So everyone stays home. Just 9 more days, not difficult.

 

[Bacpacker]

Infusion she is getting is Bamlanivimab. It worked great for the Prez. I have faith it will for my wife and your hubs.
I have to get tested for work. I'll be quaratined regardless, but still gotta do whats required to keep my job.

 

[zannej]

Amish_Heart, I'm so sorry about your husband and hope he will be OK. Hope both of you will be OK and that your Mom doesn't have it. I did have to laugh about the parrot shouting though. I hate sneezing.

Meerkat, I can't even sleep on my stomach. I don't know why, it has never been comfortable for me. I'm a side sleeper.

My plans to get up and clean were blown when I woke up with major abdominal cramps. I took naproxyn and racked out for pretty much the entire day. It didn't even feel like I'd slept that long. One moment I looked at my clock at 6am and then when I woke up it was almost 5pm. It was already getting dark and shortly thereafter it started pouring rain. I re-heated leftovers and am hoping I will be able to sleep tonight since I have to get up early for my friend's eye appointment.

 

[Meerkat]

Amish_Heart, I'm so sorry about your husband and hope he will be OK. Hope both of you will be OK and that your Mom doesn't have it. I did have to laugh about the parrot shouting though. I hate sneezing.

Meerkat, I can't even sleep on my stomach. I don't know why, it has never been comfortable for me. I'm a side sleeper.

My plans to get up and clean were blown when I woke up with major abdominal cramps. I took naproxyn and racked out for pretty much the entire day. It didn't even feel like I'd slept that long. One moment I looked at my clock at 6am and then when I woke up it was almost 5pm. It was already getting dark and shortly thereafter it started pouring rain. I re-heated leftovers and am hoping I will be able to sleep tonight since I have to get up early for my friend's eye appointment.

I don't think you have to stay on your stomach and if you can't breathe Zanne you'd be surprised what you can do for a little while aat least. .Keep it in mind in case you need it though.

 

[Meerkat]

Good night all and the song says it all to all of you.

 

[Amish Heart]

Yep, same infusion husband is getting tomorrow morning. Our hospital pharmacist daughter in Tucson wasn't impressed with it, but I think because there's not a lot of written results about it and that's what she looks for.

 

[Aerindel]

Cleaned my chimney. Trying to stay out of the shop. I keep working too late and hurting myself. I need a day off to let things heal up a little. Keep burning myself, cutting myself, hammering myself...

 

[Peanut]

A day of rest... Winter Storm Flynn on the way according to the weather channel. It started raining about dark. Got the chicken water and feed topped off, good for a couple of days... got two that have learned to fly out of the pen. Time to trim some wings. Garbage day tomorrow, container rolled down to the highway. No reason to go out tomorrow unless I absolutely have to.

https://weather.com/storms/winter/video/winter-storm-flynn-hammers-south-central-us

 

[Grizzleyette___Adams]

@Amish Heart & @Bacpacker, I will be keeping y'all and your better halves in my prayers.

I will be following this thread now! I will rest easier knowing you are OK.

Give that parrot an extra treat from me, lol.

 

[Double R]

Prayers coming your way @Amish Heart and @Bacpacker. Praying for a speedy recovery

 

[dademoss]

Glad you made it home, dademoss. Had you been on diuretics to cause that?

No diuretics. Their best guess was I drink too much water, so I am limited to 1200 ml a day. I get a blood draw this afternoon to see if my sodium is coming up. I bet I have used up my annual deductible for insurance. follow up tomorrow with my primary care Dr.

 

[snappy1]

First @Amish Heart huge prayers for hubby and your family! What a time
It snowed this morning ❄ Absolutely beautiful! We went and got a Christmas tree in the mountains 🏔. Again beautiful- they are all Christmas trees when covered with snow. I wanted a spruce this year and hubby found a cute one with a crooked trunk. It’s great! He cut it and we walked about 8’ and there was a picture perfect one. Hubby said “That is perfect, but I like my crooked tree.” . It’s up and decorated and we think looks nice crooked trunk and all.
@snappy1 hubby is interested in both your pickled radishes and your popper meatballs. If you share recipes would you be willing to PM them to me?

 

[MoBookworm1957]

Going to laundry mat.
Going to Wal*Mart almost out of coffee.
Then come home put everything away.
Strawberry has been walked.
But when I get home from running errands, she'll need to go out again.
Then nap this afternoon and cook.

 

[sonya123]

Husband's breathing got bad, so I had to leave him at ER. He was not very happy about being left. Home, waiting for them to call, and they said it'd be a couple of hours. So, their policy is no visitors in ER, ICU or covid. But visitors allowed in regular hospital room if he doesn't have covid but needs to stay. Talked to our kids and gave them a heads up. Husband just texted and said covid test results in 45 min. Missing him.

Hope he gets out of there soon and is ok, scary....

never mind, didn't see update, hope he gets better soon and you don't get any more sick than you are now

 

[phideaux]

Heading out to see wife's Neurosurgeon , for follow up.
Been 4 weeks since last surgery.
Then on to the RA doctor , hopefully to get some sample pills until she gets on the list to get them.

May stop by car dealer.

Will get lunch somewhere.
First day the gestapo is allowing us peons to dine in.

Jim

 

[sonya123]

Raining a lot out, supposed to change to snow soon and then freeze, so all the critters are in the barn for now. Debating on if they should go out at all today, and how to best clean it. I feel very sorry for the livestock around here without shelters in this weather.

Goats don't like to be wet, and even sheep might get sick if the weather changes from warm ( yesterday it was over 50) to really cold and they are wet. Supposed to be in the 20s tonight.

 

[snappy1]

Goats don't like to be wet,

Goats think that they will melt! LOL

 

[Grimm]

K was told he has to have 2 negative tests before he can come back to work. He goes for his second test tomorrow.

The want K to quarantine for 7 days plus have the 2 negative tests before coming back. They better pay him for that time!

 

[snappy1]

Got DH to eye doctor today. Did all laundry. Readied DH's meds for 2 weeks.

 

[MoBookworm1957]

Going to laundry mat.
Going to Wal*Mart almost out of coffee.
Then come home put everything away.
Strawberry has been walked.
But when I get home from running errands, she'll need to go out again.
Then nap this afternoon and cook.

Update:
Laundry washed, dried, put away.
Unrolled $10 of pennies, divided into 4 banks.
Two of the banks have been wrapped and hidden.
The other two for Estelle and Reign will get $10 of nickles added tomorrow.
Got whole young chicken roasting in oven.
I miss my crock pot.
Strawberry has been outside several more times.
Just got to get trash ready for tomorrow.
Got a dab of dishes to do up.
Might still get my nap in too.
Going to find some more little gifts for the girls, and get them wrapped up.
Just got to finish border on Reign's blanket.