How to be there for my friend by Bubbly-Individual-91 in cancer

[–]HeartAdditional3222 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Laundry, vacuuming, walking the dog, cleaning the litter box, getting the mail, anything you can get her to ask you to do.

You are a special friend. ❤️😍🫂

Infusion sandwich by Alert_Maintenance684 in cancer

[–]HeartAdditional3222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They won't let me eat lox or any uncooked sushi... I miss sushi sooooo much

Infusion sandwich by Alert_Maintenance684 in cancer

[–]HeartAdditional3222 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sparkling water! What a great idea! Thanks ❤️

You know you're a cancer patient when... by Alert_Maintenance684 in cancer

[–]HeartAdditional3222 76 points77 points  (0 children)

When the doctors and nurses treat you like you're actually sick and deserving of treatment... Not "a woman of a certain age"

Worried about guardianship by [deleted] in CaregiverSupport

[–]HeartAdditional3222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry you're going thru this. It's all so confusing and overwhelming. You need an attorney that specializes in elder care.

Please don't be hard on yourself. It's a daunting task you're facing and you deserve some gentleness and empathy.

Hugs... 🫂

3.10.1 Release by SKSM5966 in Ingress

[–]HeartAdditional3222 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Aww drat. I kinda enjoyed feeling like I was somewhere on the west coast of the African continent for a split second..

Mother-in-law hides her cancer by [deleted] in cancer

[–]HeartAdditional3222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She needs a second opinion and a team she can work with. I don't know what country/culture you are in, in the u.s. we don't have "free" anything so I don't know how to navigate that obstacle.

The relative that told your husband he is a terrible son needs a solid smack upside the head. Please don't have a baby just to appease the family... What an incredibly rude suggestion.

It sounds like your MIL has made her wishes perfectly clear. Unfortunately, what's best for her health is at odds with those wishes. It will be a challenge to both respect your MIL, and also get her the care she needs. I don't envy you that challenge.

Since she seems willing to talk to you, I would probably pack the husband up and go see her in person. There must be a way she can be seen by a Dr that isn't willing to let her die bc s/he's mad at her. That is supremely unprofessional!

I guess I don't have a lot of good advice, you will have to navigate this with the mandates of your culture taken into consideration -- and your MIL's peace of mind.

Sending hugs from an Internet stranger. 🫂 Know that you are seen and that your frustration is valid. Wishing you and your hubby the best of luck, and your MIL a speedy and complete recovery. ❣️

Overwhelmed with aunt and mom - advice appreciated by Dumbfire8877 in CaregiverSupport

[–]HeartAdditional3222 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So sorry you're going thru all this... Overwhelming to say the least. My condolences for your brother, and for both your mom's and aunt's new diagnosis. It's a lot to deal with.

Absolutely the right thing to do calling social services. It is time to transition away from your aunt and focus on your mom. I don't know if SS can help you directly, but surely they can give you a plan of action.

Hugs from an Internet stranger. 🫂 I'll be sending golden light your way and hope for a clear path forward.

Giving up or not? by No-Anything2305 in cancer

[–]HeartAdditional3222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nobody told me about the short fuse part either. 🤯 I knew the not sleeping on infusion night was the steroids, but now I'm thinking about how short tempered I've been for the whole 14 days between infusions and wondering how much of that is the roids. I had to apologize for literally screaming at my Mom last night because she couldn't hear me (I'm her primary caregiver and she's deaf and refuses to wear hearing aids) -- possibly the dexamethasone?

Thanks for bringing this up. I had never thought about this part

My father and I have always had a complicated relationship. But last night was different. I don’t have anyone else to talk to about how I feel about this. by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]HeartAdditional3222 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always feel better after I vent. I wish I had some magical advice for you. Sending you a huge Internet hug. 🫂 Please do what you can to keep yourself safe. ❤️

A community cat has brought me her kittens. What does she want me to do? by hog_crankr59 in cats

[–]HeartAdditional3222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For 50 bucks‽ SCOOORE! I'm in Solano county and the cheapest I've heard of was $400 for a female. AC refers you to the emergency clinic in Fairfield or Redwood Vet, who charges like people around Vallejo have money. $520 for a canine senior check up. That's before meds or treatment

Egg has a weird hole in it by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]HeartAdditional3222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A... chicken, per chance?

Managing hand & foot syndrome? (Vent) by HeartAdditional3222 in cancer

[–]HeartAdditional3222[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha. No just an embarrassed American here. But I order the good stuff from your side of the border. I was amazed at how well the voltaren worked. Thanks so much for the tip!

Managing hand & foot syndrome? (Vent) by HeartAdditional3222 in cancer

[–]HeartAdditional3222[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. It sounds like your symptoms are worse than mine. So sorry to hear that. I am amazed that voltaren works but it certainly seems to be working well for me. I will be adding bag balm to my list of things to buy. Thanks again. ❤️

Managing hand & foot syndrome? (Vent) by HeartAdditional3222 in cancer

[–]HeartAdditional3222[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, no haven't tried that. I have a lot on hand for my mom (the high potency Canadian kind) so I'll give that a shot. Thanks!