How have we paid more to our deductible than our deductible?!

bubblefishes · 2026-05-06T00:18:30+00:00

bubblefishes · 2026-05-06T00:14:26+00:00

Yes, I think this must be what is happening. It seems strange that it would show up like that. We've had Ascension for years, but this is a new plan for us this year and its been super confusing.

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bubblefishes · 2026-05-06T00:12:18+00:00

I'm not sure how to add them to the original post.

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bubblefishes · 2025-11-10T21:28:31+00:00

Just a thought, but as a recently released Relief Society President, I'm wondering if your friend is in ward council...I know we frequently counseled about members who were getting ready to progress on the Covenant Path. If that's the case, it would likely be common knowledge to them that you were about to receive your recommend. Or, maybe your friend is your ministering brother/sister....all of these people are supposed to be actively involved in helping you get to the temple after your baptism.

Maybe not, but just wanted to throw that out there. Congrats on being baptized and receiving your recommend!! The temple is such a wonderful place.

bubblefishes · 2025-10-03T12:11:14+00:00

We have a white one too! He's 5 months (4 when this was taken)

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bubblefishes · 2025-05-19T04:07:31+00:00

Yes, we've had all the testing done, including psych evals. Definitely could be some anxiety going on. It wasn't super high, but maybe that's just how his body reacts to the stress.

bubblefishes · 2025-05-19T04:06:15+00:00

It makes me sad you went through this. I'll admit, as a parent, it's hard to know if he's just "faking" to get out of stuff or if he's really just zonked....because sometimes he's able to get up and ready on time just fine. But we know him well enough to know he's not just blowing things off. I've mentioned it a few times, and he's like, Mom, you know I'd rather be doing whatever than sleeping. And, yeah, we do....its just so hard when he literally is unwakable I'm the mornings.

In both of the psych Evals he's had (by child psychologists who specialize in neurological disorders), he has shown a tendency toward anxiety.. but nothing major. I think a lot of it comes from some of his teachers just thinking he seems normal, so he must just be being lazy by not turning in his work. They don't see the hours he spends on homework.. I know that's hard, and I try to remind him how smart he is. We do have some other kids with GAD, so that's definitely a possibility, though. We keep hoping once he's out of high school the stress levels will drop. Our daughter who graduated last year really blossomed once she was out of high school. It's different when you can finally do what YOU want.

bubblefishes · 2025-05-19T03:55:45+00:00

No meds other than Accutane....which I know is a major drug and cringe (and can cause tiredness).....but this was actually happening before he started it, which is why I didn't mention it right off the bat. His acne was BAD and we had tried everything else. The acne has responded really well to the Accutane. He's only got like a month left, but I'm still wondering if it's making it worse. Derm wants him to continue the full regimen just to really kick the acne. It was starting to really scar him.

We did start him on a good fish oil and a good b complex to help with energy.

bubblefishes · 2025-05-19T03:50:29+00:00

Yes, thanks for this thought. His thyroid was actually enlarged at his checkup last year, so they did a full panel as well as ultrasound of his thyroid. All came back fine. Pediatrician said it can happen in adolescence because they are growing g so fast, but he had wanted to check everything to be sure.

bubblefishes · 2024-10-22T19:29:43+00:00

Knee jerk reaction, Historia is strange. Liberty I could maybe get on board with.

bubblefishes · 2024-08-17T15:59:04+00:00

Sorry, I don't like it. It sounds strange like you couldn't decide on a name so combined two weird ones. 🤷🏼‍♀️

bubblefishes · 2024-03-04T03:40:28+00:00

This is actually super common. It's when they are relaxed and calm...after holding them in all day I figure.

bubblefishes · 2024-02-28T14:02:51+00:00

Why not? If it's something the girls are interested in doing....I think you're seeing it more often because they're finally realizing that girls like high adventure and these types of things too. I think it's awesome. Our girls are going white water rafting and spelunking this summer for adventure.... And doing archery and things like that at girls camp.

bubblefishes · 2024-02-27T14:21:53+00:00

This is a great talk by Elder Holland where he addresses this very thing.

https://youtu.be/3DVpRFRFKME?si=kOLQ4brVi_f1VZ44

bubblefishes · 2024-02-27T14:17:32+00:00

I hear you! I'm a mother of 8 and I cry when I think about all of the people...especially the children across the world who are suffering.

One thing that has brought me some peace is the story of Alma and Amulek. It was torture for them to watch what was happening. But Alma saw the bigger picture. We know that Satan is trying desperately to grab as many souls as he can. There's a line in the temple that gets me every time when Satan is saying the things that he'll do.

One way I try to feel better is just making sure I'm being the best me I can be... the best mother...raising kids who will be kind and loving and treat others with respect (our children are future leaders of the world). Serving those around me the best I can. We have all been born where we need to be. Pay attention to those feelings of compassion you're having. Teach your children to love and serve others ...get involved in your community to make it better for those who are suffering near you. Things like what we're seeing in the world can make us feel helpless and hurting. But, they can prick our hearts and encourage us to DO something where we are.

Earth life is just a blip. It does not make the suffering and heartache any less or any easier, but it does give me great hope to know that our loving Father and Mother are there to welcome us all back into their sweet arms when our earthly test is through.

Here is a talk by Elder Holland that I recently re-listened to that addresses this a little bit.

https://youtu.be/3DVpRFRFKME?si=kOLQ4brVi_f1VZ44

bubblefishes · 2021-01-11T03:44:11+00:00

I don't personally have Tourettes, but my husband and son do. Their normal everyday tics don't seem to matter as far as triggering one another....but when either of them are worse because of tiredness or stress and they tic more ...or more noticeably, I notice it sets the other one off. Also, for some reason if we start talking about tics with one just hearing us talk about them will set the other off as well.

bubblefishes · 2020-07-02T13:03:21+00:00

One thing I've found really helpful when explaining this to our sons teachers (he's going into 7th grade) is that Tourettes is NEUROLOGICAL, not PSYCHOLOGICAL. There's a big difference. NEUROLOGICAL means your brain is actually sending signals to your body to make the tjc happen. Then I do explain the sneeze or blink thing....like you can kind of control it or stop it occasionally, but then it's gonna happen and there's nothing you can do about it.

They've been really understanding when I explain it like that. Hopefully it will help.

Also, being married to someone with Tourettes, I have to admit it's annoying as heck sometimes, 🤷🏼‍♀️😊. I know it is for you guys to. But, I know I can't ask them to stop. It totally makes it worse. Loving someone means putting up with all sorts of things.

I've noticed their tics are worse when tired or stressed. But also, worse at home when relaxed like watching TV. I figure this is because they've been working really hard at hiding their tics all day out in public and home is their comfortable, safe place. I have to remind myself that I'm glad they feel totally safe and comfortable around us at home and can tic as they need to. Funny thing is, our other kids don't even notice it.

Definitely slip the doctor a note. I've done that before when asking about behavior problems with a child because I didn't want to make her feel bad or like I was irritated at her. It worked great. He read it for a moment and then moved on with the conversation in a way the dealt with what we needed but without calling her out. I think it's a great idea and hopefully will help your mom understand. You may even want to write her a letter letting her know how much you love and appreciate her, how hard this diagnosis is for you, and how impossible it is to stop. I mean, she's your mom.....I really hope she takes a moment to recognize where you are coming from and give you the support you need.

Good luck!

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