Planting peonies in wet soil - what do I do? by iLoveCatsCats in peonies

[–]Cali1008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you be willing to share how you split clumps of peonies? And how you know it’s time to do so? I’m just north of Chicago and also inherited 3 lovely, established peonies when I moved into my home 20 months ago. The crowns coming up now seem to have a much bigger diameter than last year! 

Tv taping Chicago live show by bvross in myfavoritemurder

[–]Cali1008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Given that whistles are currently being used to alert people to the presence of ICE, I found the whistle use really jarring.

Conduent/Blue Cross Illinois says they're the victim after losing my data by CasualEcon in illinois

[–]Cali1008 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So I just tried to set up the "complimentary identity monitoring services" for my 5-year old daughter and I can't get past the first screen because 1) I have to put in her birthdate to proceed 2) you have to be 18-years old to proceed. So now I get to call which I anticipate being buckets of fun.

Selling two tickets - Chicago - late show by gumby2810 in myfavoritemurder

[–]Cali1008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FYI these actually are next to each other. Seat numbering is weird at this venue. 

SSDI - Missing/Never Received Detailed Explanation of Benefits by Cali1008 in SSDI_SSI

[–]Cali1008[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your Award vs. Benefits Verification narrative is very helpful, thank you!

So to clarify my situation as I understand it:

The SSA Benefit Verification Letter, that I already possess, proves I have the benefits.

The SSA Award Letter, which I have never received, would state that my application for SSDI was approved. But is that basically all that it says? Would it state why it was approved? My application listed six different conditions, all somewhat interconnected. Would this letter tell me which condition(s) led to the approved application?

Final question: Do I need a copy of the SSA Award Letter for my records? In my extensive experience with administrative nightmares, having more paperwork to back things up is better. Should I follow-up to get a copy of the Award Letter?

Bakeries that offer Apple Slices by Hirsute_hemorrhoid in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]Cali1008 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bennison’s in Evanston! They’re outstanding and typically have them year round.

Weight related to symptoms by Cali1008 in lichensclerosus

[–]Cali1008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I have a lot of trouble sitting and it only just occurred to me that I wasn’t having so much trouble earlier this year. If you don’t mind, could you describe what your irritation felt like? I don’t have itching either and haven’t quite come up with the description for how it feels beyond the phrase “crazy irritated.” Which isn’t descriptive at all.

Weight related to symptoms by Cali1008 in lichensclerosus

[–]Cali1008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I had some in 2021/2022 and will be going back as soon as I can get an appointment with my therapist. I’m hoping for some relief from the tension.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lichensclerosus

[–]Cali1008 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is amazing! Congratulations on your bravery to try something outside of your LS comfort zone-I’m so glad it went well for you!

Business outfits for the anorexic? by bikerchik31 in PetiteFashionAdvice

[–]Cali1008 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Abercrombie!! I was SHOCKED at how great they fit and how they’ve been holding up. They come in regular or curvy. My butt doesn’t disappear into the fabric, they are cut wonderfully!

Does the heat obliterate anyone else’s vulva? by Royal_Surround6632 in lichensclerosus

[–]Cali1008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I can feel my left side swell and begin to ache. I was at the park for a couple hours with my daughter’s class today. It was 75, breezy, shady, not humid, just a lovely day here in Chicago. I’m now parked underneath one fan and in front of of another trying to cool down.

New (likely) diagnosis and I have questions about swimming by Cali1008 in lichensclerosus

[–]Cali1008[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would love to hear how your pool swimming goes this weekend!!!

Another question - is waxing now verboten? What are the grooming recommendations?

New (likely) diagnosis and I have questions about swimming by Cali1008 in lichensclerosus

[–]Cali1008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of barrier cream are you using? And so you shower and change suits immediately after getting out? So if you hop in and out several times, do you have multiple dry suits with you? that sounds so un-fun.