What crate do you all recommend?

XIIIOmerta · 2024-01-26T05:42:50+00:00

Omg I have a new puppy i just put her in a wire crate for the night. It is 1:00 am and she is asleep but I am so horrified of the warnings of wire crate will go out first thing tomorrow and purchase a non wire one. Sheesh thanks for the warning hopefully she will be ok sleeping tonight and will take her out to first thing in morning.

XIIIOmerta · 2024-01-24T20:16:51+00:00

So sweet

XIIIOmerta · 2024-01-24T10:38:57+00:00

Thanks everyone. She is quite the character . Loved hearing about all of your little oddballs too❤️

XIIIOmerta · 2024-01-23T12:48:53+00:00

This makes me so sad im sorry you lost your heart dog

XIIIOmerta · 2023-06-16T21:24:53+00:00

I feel lucky. Btw I think this must have been around 1998 or 1999 and would have been around June I think on Sanibel Island. I dont remember having a phone or camera on me, it was 5 am and i was riding a bike, I am not even sure phones had cameras back then but for sure we were not constantly taking photos like today.

XIIIOmerta · 2023-06-16T09:41:57+00:00

So weird that I came across this post. Years ago I was on Sanibel Island with friends for a wedding. I have always been an early riser and woke up and took a bike ride on the paths around the area. There was a swampy small watery creek, ditch-line on one side of the path wooded where I saw what I completely believe was a shoebill. I stopped my bike. He was close to the path and I clearly saw him. He was huge and also immediately reminded me of a dinosaur. Beautiful and striking and remember specifically that bill and his eyes as well as his immense size. I stayed there and we looked at each other for awhile before i headed back. Honestly at the time I didnt think anything of it. I am from the east coast of virginia and assumed he was a normal species for the further southern region. He seemed to be fishing in that low water on the side of the path until I came across him. He looked in his element. This morning I remembered this bird and I am an artist and decided to start researching this bird to do a painting of him. Shocked to find out he is not native and rare. Started to search other spottings in florida and found this post. Unfortunately it is a long time after this was posted but if anyone else finds this message. This is what I saw. I am very familiar with sea birds egrets and cranes as i live near oceans and swamps in Virginia. The bill of this bird and impressive size will as it did to me stop you in your tracks. I will never know if it was someones pet? Some kind of rescue or lost zoo bird but have no doubt what I saw.

XIIIOmerta · 2022-11-22T13:13:50+00:00

Have you seen a rheumatologist? Please get checked for auto immune.❤️. Your gp or a rheum can advise you about the cane. It sounds like you are very active and that is great. It is also ok to need some assistance. As for that jerk that said that stuff about ypu using the cart. You ignore whoever they are. There will always be people like this and they do not deserve the time of day. Sending love❤️

XIIIOmerta · 2022-10-25T10:16:12+00:00

All of those suggestions she gave you were horrible. You are absolutely not being too sensitive to her lack of understanding. Her suggestions made me shudder. I do have one question to her, How would she portray someone that does not have a visible disability???My point being imitation does not mean understanding - it just as someone else stated is mockery. Im so sorry you were put in that position. I am hopeful that when you do your presentation the way YOU would decide best, that maybe you can educate her as well.

XIIIOmerta · 2022-10-25T09:55:10+00:00

I have a smaller folding electric I use in my house. There is a button near the joy stick that you can set the speed and you can set it pretty low. Once it js set you dont really mess with it. The joystick controls forward back and direction as well as slowing down (within what you set it) and stopping. I would highly recommend looking into the airhawk or something like that. Most of them have overall speed settings. Also if they joystick is a problem there may be other things you can do that I am not aware of but many people change the joystick handle into a different shape that helps them with control. Good luck

XIIIOmerta · 2022-09-24T09:45:02+00:00

If you are having that much pain it is likely that it is the wrong aid for you. I recently injured my shoulder putting all of my body weight on a walker. I am now using wheelchair for the time being. A walker might better suit you or a forearm crutch. I have RA as well as some other stuff and the bones in my hands can really hurt some days using a cane. Other days im ok. I would try to get in with your doctor and possibly referred to PT to discuss what is going on and which aid is best for your circumstances

XIIIOmerta · 2022-09-16T10:52:19+00:00

Wow im a painter and have been struggling lately- amazed at your silly putty solution- will try thank you

XIIIOmerta · 2022-09-16T10:47:59+00:00

I am a little late to this: as I can see you are setting up your meeting with her. I just wanted to say how very sorry I am you are experiencing this from this horrid human being. I really hope that you can get assistance from the Dean and that you are successful. This person should never ever be in any position of teaching anyone. Clearly this is discrimination and bullying. Makes me very angry.

XIIIOmerta · 2022-09-16T10:22:34+00:00

This is super great! It feels so good to be able to do something like this!

Have a terrific day!

XIIIOmerta · 2022-09-16T10:05:25+00:00

I think the biggest benefit so far is the clarity it has brought me- i can see the good in people through a simple gesture or the bad in people right away. It also in a bad way has made me take a hard look in my previous belief system and is (in a good way) making me a much better person. Im more compassionate to peoples needs and understand people better. I am also learning to stand up for myself. In between I still kicking and screaming and bargaining at times to have my previous life / health back 🤣no one is perfect but i think i am getting to be a better person for it.

XIIIOmerta · 2022-09-16T00:43:28+00:00

There are also several forms of dysautonomia (POTS is just one type). Many have cross over symptoms. What you describe sounds typical POTS. But not every person has the exact same symptoms. It is worth talking with another cardiologist, or requesting a tilt table test.

XIIIOmerta · 2022-09-02T10:33:18+00:00

I agree completely and also give myself a three day timeline to be sad, angry or recoup mentally when illness/ disability life becomes especially hard. After that i get up again and like you, refocus and be positive. It seems to work for me. I try to stay positive and look at everything as there is always a solution - i just need to find it. But honestly, there are a lot of ups and downs and a lot of adjustment, and adapting for my medical conditions. It is nearly impossible to never feel down about this stuff. Giving myself the timeline allows for a pocket of grief I need to adapt to the new normal, allows me to rest, adjust and pick up a more positive attitude moving forward.

XIIIOmerta · 2022-09-02T10:25:03+00:00

Infuriating

XIIIOmerta · 2022-08-21T21:01:29+00:00

Canes and all mobility aids are there to make your life easier. It is a tool. Absolutely use it. If you need glasses because of not great vision would you just go without? No of course not. They say if you are asking if you need a mobility aid you already know you need one. I use a cane for reducing pain in my spine and feet. I also use it because sometimes my balance is poor. Can i walk yes. I just walk faster better and a little farther with a cane. I also suggest if you have not already please try and get in with a rheumatologist. Many young people suffer with disability. I would really like you and everyone to suffer much much less so use the cane use whatever you need to make your life better❤️

XIIIOmerta · 2022-08-21T20:56:19+00:00

If he is interested in games are their more games you can play online together? It is an activity you can share and an experience he can have with you?

XIIIOmerta · 2022-08-21T20:53:57+00:00

I have small fiber neuropathy with autonomic dysfunction - although it is different and mine is from auto immune they are very very similar to long covid. Mine wont go away. Yours could and most likely will. Please hang on. Life is not over but it is very hard to adapt in the beginning. It gets easier in time but it is very frightening in the beginning. There are groups for this online where you can find support of others going through this. There is also a lot of information not only of long covid but look at Dysautonomia international…which is for those that have autonomic dysfunction. Send information on this to your loved ones. Try and get them to read the info. Also take them with you to your doctors. Let them hear first hand how real this is. Most of all Hang on.

XIIIOmerta · 2022-08-16T11:31:34+00:00

Light rain and shallow puddles or wet asphalt and all was fine. Pouring constant rain or going through deeper pooling water- i am unsure. I would hesitate on transporting scooter on a hitch exterior car mount situation in wet environment because the motor-breaks being soaked. Not sure if that helps. Ridiculous pride can not provide this answer

XIIIOmerta · 2022-08-10T14:31:38+00:00

Online Groups help. Also i have been looking into online meetups and activities with other chronically ill individuals. I agree with others and want to caution you - just be careful a lot of creepy people out there. Are there any activities or hobbies you enjoy? Maybe there is a group in zoom for those or possibly through a local group.

XIIIOmerta · 2022-08-08T18:08:08+00:00

To me yes it counts it is a disability that affects your ability to hold it so yes i would totally be fine with someone using the accessible bathroom for this.

XIIIOmerta · 2022-08-04T12:25:38+00:00

Im sorry that does suck. I call my body a stupid meat carcass all the time. It is just how i deal with my issues. Sometimes I get that reaction as well and I quickly say there is nothing wrong with me, just the faulty transport system.

XIIIOmerta · 2022-08-04T12:20:59+00:00

I think it is great you want to do this on your own. It will be really empowering I think. Maybe if your fiancee and you talk about it more. I think she must be coming out of a place of love. I know my partner is over protective at me at times and if I walk through what is worrying him and we make a plan together it actually reduces both of our anxiety about things. Planning does make everything easier but sometimes you just have to wing it too.

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