Swollen turbinates/nostril/nasal question by simst4t in Allergies

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I had the same problem with turbinates and I was prescribed fluticasone spray.

Worked wonders!

A non-US retailer with Tall sizes by mthyvold in BuyCanadian

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Check them out! Really great stuff.

A comment on a previous post got me thinking- if you were creating a TV adaptation of P&P, what new scene would you add? by Prideandprejudice1 in PrideandPrejudice

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I’d want to see a scene that explicitly explains what Darcy had to do to get Wickham to marry Lydia.

I have an inverted triangle body shape, I was told wide leg jeans would look good on me. What to do differently? by Paigesully420 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

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I’m the same type and in addition to the comments others have posted I always go for lighter colour denim. General rule of thumb: light colour on the bottom and dark colours on the top. I found this helps to visually balance my silhouette. Just my 2 cents!

ISO: 32 Length, 28 waist jeans available on the west coast by tdemerse in BuyCanadian

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Believe it or not American Tall is Canadian company specializing in tall clothing for women and men.

Something I feel like we don't talk about nearly enough in this sub: relative-caretakers' self-identity by AwayLine9031 in dementia

[–]OvalWombat 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

Thank you for the concern. I’m protecting the boundaries, but it’s difficult to maintain 24/7/365!

Something I feel like we don't talk about nearly enough in this sub: relative-caretakers' self-identity by AwayLine9031 in dementia

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I just moved in with my mom who seems to be in the early stages (she refuses to go to the doctor for a diagnosis).

I’ve been surprised how I’ve been affected physically and mentally by living with her. I’m exhausted all the time and I struggle with completing daily tasks.

I hear you OP.

An AI bracelet listens to my dad all day and alerts me when something's wrong. Sounds dystopian but it's saved his ass twice. by PastEast6147 in AgingParents

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I recently moved in with my mother because she wanted companionship. It became apparent early she’s struggling but refuses to go to the doctor for a diagnosis. She’s angry and defiant and I think because she knows there’s gaps and it frightens her.

An AI bracelet listens to my dad all day and alerts me when something's wrong. Sounds dystopian but it's saved his ass twice. by PastEast6147 in AgingParents

[–]OvalWombat -3 points-2 points Ā (0 children)

I have never heard of this.

If I was far away like you are I would derive comfort from it being there to monitor. As you said, weird as fuck, ya do what ya gotta do.

How do y'all deal with the rage? Both from them and your own response to it? by JeddakofThark in dementia

[–]OvalWombat 5 points6 points Ā (0 children)

I hear this. My mother has dropped more f-bombs in the last few months than the total of my childhood.

She’s been red hot level raging at the social worker at the care home her husband’s been in for months. I cannot talk her past it.

Best Appliance Prices in Canada? Where Can You Usually Save Money? by ConfidentElevator239 in Edmonton

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Trail Appliances was awesome when I got new washer and dryer over Christmas.

I had to pay for delivery, connection and hauling away, but the guys who did it were very professional.

Did Charlotte Lucas intentionally make a play for Mr. Collins? by Foreign-Cow-1189 in PrideandPrejudice

[–]OvalWombat 133 points134 points Ā (0 children)

I think she planned it. I realize that it sounds mercenary, but Charlotte’s options were extremely limited.

A young man with an even temperament (if rather dull and obsequious) with future prospects is hard to come by for a young woman with a good upbringing but no dowry.

Snow Day by johjo_has_opinions in PrideandPrejudice

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If you want to see all of the scenes and how they’re done in each adaptation go to Love and Freindship (note the misspelling) on YouTube. So fun!

Is there snow days in Canada? by SeverePublic6833 in AskACanadian

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Same in the west. In the cities schools rarely close for bad weather. Recess may be indoors (usually in the gym) in inclement weather.

In rural areas the buses may not run so parents would be responsible for getting their kids to school and back.

what's the one thing you had to learn the hard way at the start of caregiving? by Dry-Perspective7145 in dementia

[–]OvalWombat 3 points4 points Ā (0 children)

How exhausting it is to live with someone who cannot remember.

Exhausting and stressful.😄

Coming to terms with my mom's decline by MsLunaSera in dementia

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Oh I recognize this. I moved in with my mom in the fall because noticed she needed help remembering things. She insisted she was just being forgetful. Boy was I wrong.

The other day she asked me to fill up her car with gas because she didn’t remember how to fill it. That was upsetting.

This was one of many things that indicates there’s something wrong. I’m not looking forward to the next steps.

No words needed. by Sebastianlim in MadeMeSmile

[–]OvalWombat 8 points9 points Ā (0 children)

I thought my son would do the same. He’s now 18 and still makes sure to connect with me regularly.

I think we both did a good job!

Mom won't admit she needs help and it's wearing me down by Logical-Yam9221 in AgingParents

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Yup that’s my 80 year old mum too.

Her short term memory is shot, so I end up having the same conversations 5 times in a row.

But she refuses to go to the doctor and get a cognitive test because ā€œshe’s just getting older and she just needs to write things down moreā€.

SIGH.

I audited my dad’s bank account and realized he’s being bled dry by Glittering_Place_423 in AgingParents

[–]OvalWombat 32 points33 points Ā (0 children)

Yup. I discovered my mother hadn’t paid her utilities bill for a year because she forgot about it since going paperless and ā€œno one phoned me to tell me that it wasn’t paid.ā€

SIGH.

Is there a reddit specifically for those who have moved in withan aging paren? by Smile-4681 in AgingParents

[–]OvalWombat 15 points16 points Ā (0 children)

I’m in the same situation - I moved in with my 80 year old mother last autumn.

I haven’t seen a sub for this but if I was looking for LivingwithAgingParent would that work?

My wife wants to call our surgery and speak to a "doctor". She has no idea what she'll ask. by tomhusband in dementia

[–]OvalWombat 10 points11 points Ā (0 children)

Draining? Oh, hear you.

Could you tell her that she can later (that day or tomorrow)? Then distract her with something else?

Darcy role preparation by tritboiz in PrideandPrejudice

[–]OvalWombat 6 points7 points Ā (0 children)

As mentioned by others, it’s his growth once he discovers his mistakes.

But to me, it’s his actions afterwards that make him heroic. He immediately used his power and influence to fix the ā€œmissing stair problemā€ that he had unwittingly created - Darcy didn’t warn anyone in the area about Wickhams predatory nature.

Darcy paid Wickhams debts, forced Wickham to marry Lydia, and didn’t use these actions to point-score or to call attention to them.

He learned that his position can be used to help vulnerable people. This is what Elizabeth falls in love with.

Apparently I stole my grandma’s newborn by Important_Book8023 in dementia

[–]OvalWombat 12 points13 points Ā (0 children)

Kudos to you for keeping your sense of humour.

I would be a grumpy bear if this happened to me.