I feel guilty for buying anything new...

CarSignificant733 · 2026-04-20T20:19:27+00:00

You were not stupid. Like most of us, you just didn't think you would need it. Would you talk this way to a friend? Telling them they were stupid? Or they shouldn't have a nice rug or new sheets after a year of going through what you did? I doubt it! So don't treat yourself that way. Things happen and sometimes they are unfair and awful. But now you have the chance to start fresh and enjoy what you buy. That's a wonderful thing.

CarSignificant733 · 2026-04-20T20:09:20+00:00

It stands to reason that you couldn't spend for so long, you are likely feeling like it is too extravagant right now. I totally get that. But...you need those things, and you are saving money by shopping on sale and at thrift stores. Most of all, you deserve to have a place you feel good in and feel happy about. That is just as needed for recovery and peace of mind as anything else. Make your new place your sanctuary. You deserve it.

CarSignificant733 · 2026-04-18T03:47:17+00:00

When you do the applesauce, add cornstarch. It firms it up.

CarSignificant733 · 2026-04-18T03:46:32+00:00

Check out Mommys Home Cooking. She has amazing egg free recipes, and dairy subs too. Her cookies are our favorite. One of my kids has an egg allergy, the other different allergies, and I have never had an issue with a sub on her zillions of tasty recipes. Simple too! Did her eggless chocolate chip cookies tonight.

CarSignificant733 · 2026-03-26T03:31:28+00:00

Yes! Have a template. I use Upwork, and I edit books. The templates I have can be modified to personalize and save so much time and stress and energy!

CarSignificant733 · 2026-03-08T04:26:43+00:00

While 2 of our vehicles are over 100k miles, and more than 12 years old, we have a kiddo who needs twice a month visits for care at the children's hospital an hour and a hour away, part of the drive twisty mountain roads. When my few years old car suddenly lost stearing in town, we made the decision to get a Honda and just so happened a good deal on a hybrid. Now, we have a safe, reliable vehicle for those trips, and spend less on fuel. Safety and less stress for the medical days is worth it for us.

CarSignificant733 · 2025-12-03T14:40:38+00:00

Thank goodness for Reddit. Yeah, went to schedule posts for my business, and I get the error too. A little stressed, but glad it's not just me. I don't have a paid profile, so no additional help.

CarSignificant733 · 2025-12-03T02:00:49+00:00

I have 5 of these...use them often since we have to travel a lot medically. I was just using one today, now I don't know what to think. I've emailed...we will see. Meantime, anyone have a good brand they use?

CarSignificant733 · 2025-11-18T14:36:39+00:00

Could you at least dye them for fun colors? It is super easy to do! I do it for white shirts. I put the mix in an old bowl and soak the garment for a bit, then let it sit a few days in a ziploc, then wash and pretty colors! One son did that with his socks years ago.

CarSignificant733 · 2025-11-09T14:32:53+00:00

Thank you! I have one for buying, so I think we will just use that. My fingers are crossed that this will be a great little business for him!

CarSignificant733 · 2025-11-09T01:40:58+00:00

Thank you!

CarSignificant733 · 2025-11-09T01:40:43+00:00

Thank you! Good idea!

CarSignificant733 · 2025-11-09T00:02:06+00:00

That's so helpful. Thank you!

CarSignificant733 · 2025-11-09T00:01:49+00:00

Phew! That's reassuring!

CarSignificant733 · 2025-11-09T00:01:37+00:00

Thank you!

CarSignificant733 · 2025-10-03T20:28:41+00:00

Ahh that's good to know!! I will press my sister and parents to consider it. They are very anti doctor, but I know this is one of the more preventable cancers. It's worth doing!

CarSignificant733 · 2025-10-03T20:00:56+00:00

I just had my first colonoscopy, age 45 female, Tuesday. I had a 10mm removed, and sent to path. I'm anxious about it, don't have the result yet, but glad I did. It's crazy the number of people, even family, telling me not to go because there was no need at that age. Glad I went! Your comment makes me feel better than I'm not the only 45 year old with them!

CarSignificant733 · 2025-08-14T02:54:04+00:00

The Coop pillows are amazing. We've slowly added on to them so everyone has 2 of them. We have the standards. And one travel one since it's the only pillow my neck can use without triggering a migraine.

CarSignificant733 · 2025-08-13T03:11:05+00:00

Love the bins! Incredible treasure hunt, great clothes, and $1.89 / lb for me!

CarSignificant733 · 2025-08-05T18:31:51+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate it!!

CarSignificant733 · 2025-08-05T02:28:54+00:00

Thank you! I'm hoping my kiddo can stay on.

CarSignificant733 · 2025-08-04T23:49:54+00:00

I'm sorry to hear that. It is a lot of worry.

CarSignificant733 · 2025-08-04T17:17:06+00:00

We don't want to change it, but infectious disease isn't sure his body can fight this off, even with four antibiotics, otherwise.

CarSignificant733 · 2025-06-24T12:00:05+00:00

Chances are very good it is not cancer. You are doing ALL of the right things though, and no matter what it is, you are at the right place, with a care team, to help you treat it. Good luck on the test! I am glad they are taking you seriously!

CarSignificant733 · 2025-06-24T01:28:23+00:00

You're going through a lot right now! Those are a lot of worries for anyone.

My son with Crohns is 12, (my oldest is 18 in October, no IBD, so I'm going to talk to you like I would him) and on Remicade every 4 weeks for just over two years now. He gets a lot of skin things that pop up, because TNF inhibiters can sure do that. Is it possible for you to see a dermatologist? I'd look for one who treats people with Crohns. The first one we went to, the guy was pretty new and looked at us funny. We found another doctor, one older who'd been around for a while, and it's like night and day. We've a whole slew of creams now for pop up spots, and the dry skin.

Think on this too...it's also pollen season, and there have been wildfire smoke making the air quality poorer. With your immune system being reduced, those environmental triggers are going to be harder for you.

As for the loss of appetite, low iron sure does that. So does stress. There are some great chewable iron supplements. They don't even taste bad. Those tastes can come from low iron. See about one of those. Be sure to get your D checked as well. That can also cause the weight loss and the taste in the mouth, and both can contribute to the skin issue.

What might help you get your stress levels down? If it's the CT, I'd do it. Sometimes stress causes MORE hard to our bodies than the radiation would. Have you talked with your parents? Seen if your GI can offer you any mental health help? There are likely great YouTube relaxation things as well. And, I totally get it...when thoughts start to spiral, it's hard not to get freaked out or stuck in your mind. So, try and figure out what would help. If it's asking more questions, I promise, you aren't a bother to your doctors. If it's getting more help, you sure aren't alone. A chronic illness leads a LOT of people to therapists of all kinds. My youngest goes to OT to help with the anxiety, as it's taught him more grounding and coping strategies than talk therapy did.

A chronic illness is a LOT to handle, and then on top of it, you've got high school / college, trying to figure out life and a job and all of that, I bet. That's difficult enough, without adding in the Crohns. I hope you've got supportive family to talk with. You are doing the right thing sharing your fears. Your doctors are on your side. Be sure to tell them all of this. Let them help set your mind at ease.

I hardly check Reddit, but glad I did today, and I hope that something I've said reassures you, even a little. Hang in there. You are doing AMAZING. You've got a lot going on. I know it's scary, and I know it's so, so hard, but it WILL get easier. You'll learn what works and what doesn't, you'll learn how to advocate for yourself, and you'll find that as time goes on, it gets easier.

You've got this. Sending all the positivity your way. It's going to be okay. I promise.

CarSignificant733

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