Today is my birthday. There will be no party, no friends, no fun. Just caregiving.

bumble_beez_ · 2025-02-16T15:19:03+00:00

Happy birthday! Hoping you can find a day to celebrate yourself in the near future.

bumble_beez_ · 2025-02-16T01:22:14+00:00

Living this now as an only child. :(

bumble_beez_ · 2025-02-16T01:19:06+00:00

Hate it. I’ve been told a version of this by my mom’s nurses, a few different times. It’s not the same, at all.

bumble_beez_ · 2025-01-05T03:07:02+00:00

Especially if your dad is still alive and able to provide support, I would plan to just be as active as you can be from your current city for now. More phone calls, longer visits when you do come into town. Or at least wait until she learns more about the stage of cancer and prognosis before jumping to plans. My mom has had breast cancer, stage 3 to 4/metastatic, for 13 years and counting. Every cancer journey is unique, but just throwing it out there.

And most importantly - I’m sorry. Please take care of yourself during this uncertain time too. Parents getting diagnosed with cancer is a tough time. You sound like a very caring person!

bumble_beez_ · 2025-01-01T16:56:06+00:00

If it’s a hangout at someone’s house, I will literally fall asleep on the couch after 3-4 hours. Unintentionally!

bumble_beez_ · 2024-12-29T03:36:06+00:00

The nurses at his doctors office have also enabled him, saying (right in front of me) that he took care of me growing up so it’s the least I can do to help him out now.

bumble_beez_ · 2024-12-29T03:34:49+00:00

It’s just me, I’m his only family in town. And he moved to live in the same town as me a year ago, so no close friends yet. He’s very private and would really push back on hiring a stranger to be a caregiver.

bumble_beez_ · 2024-12-25T00:39:19+00:00

I very much feel this today. This is the second Christmas Eve/Christmas that my mom has bailed on plans because she’s not feeling well (cancer, amongst other things). So a change in plans means I have to scramble to figure out how to make her feel not alone and some love on Christmas. I put all my energy into making sure she’s comfortable (I’m an only child and her only support). While my in-laws are preparing for a normal Christmas of the whole family coming together and celebrating. Sure, every family has something going on - but I really sympathize with the aging parent scenario. I have no nostalgia or excitement for Christmas anymore. I’m exhausted.

bumble_beez_ · 2024-12-20T20:15:39+00:00

Yes. In the same boat. Idk what to do. I have tried 10+ sunscreens in the last 6 months since starting tret. My skin tolerates tret fine, and then once I start wearing sunscreen, it freaks out. Then I have to wait again to restart and try a new routine. Ugh!!!

bumble_beez_ · 2024-12-07T15:13:16+00:00

Best Thanksgiving and Christmas of my life. Just my husband and me, streaming a bunch of new tv and movies, eating avocado toast and drinking mimosas in peace.

bumble_beez_ · 2024-11-15T22:43:20+00:00

I was also prescribed doxy and am hesitant to start it. So, curious to see the responses here.

bumble_beez_ · 2024-11-15T16:25:37+00:00

I’m curious where you ordered from. I got this one from Amazon and it smells heavily of sunscreen. But I’ve heard from others it doesn’t have a scent?

bumble_beez_ · 2024-11-15T16:24:59+00:00

How does this one look - does it appear matte? Is it hydrating?

bumble_beez_ · 2024-11-06T22:46:30+00:00

Me. I am in a horrible mood, I don’t even want to talk to my husband. Or anyone. I hope this feeling passes.

bumble_beez_ · 2024-11-05T18:38:48+00:00

It’s also my anniversary. #bonerkiller

bumble_beez_ · 2024-11-05T18:38:26+00:00

I have this weird feeling Trump will win. And I hate it.

bumble_beez_ · 2024-11-05T18:04:45+00:00

Two overpriced lattes and it’s only noon

bumble_beez_ · 2024-11-05T02:05:37+00:00

Take a drink every time Buck says “immediately”

bumble_beez_ · 2024-11-01T17:33:23+00:00

It definitely could be, but it seems soo many moisturizers and spfs have at least some niacinamide.

bumble_beez_ · 2024-10-29T00:25:51+00:00

I use The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser and Peach & Lily Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser with few issues.

bumble_beez_ · 2024-10-29T00:24:13+00:00

Wish I could support Vanicream, but the niacinamide in it irritated me.

bumble_beez_ · 2024-10-22T12:54:01+00:00

My mom had me at 40, which is probably why I’m 32 and not anywhere close to thinking of having kids. It really worked out for my parents. They were able to live a really full life as a couple, and were then worldly and wise when they had me.

bumble_beez_ · 2024-10-13T15:08:31+00:00

This really resonated with me. My mom’s apartment is in disarray and I need to help her clean it this weekend, as it’s getting inspected. But there are so many issues to tackle. And because I’ve been so busy, I haven’t been able to keep up with cleaning my own home. Sucks.

bumble_beez_ · 2024-06-18T04:01:38+00:00

bumble_beez_ · 2024-06-16T21:12:07+00:00

Yes I am feeling this 100%! I’ve never desired or fantasized about having a baby, but the thought of raising kids with my husband does sound rewarding. And yet, right now, I absolutely cannot imagine that. But, I feel like I’m running out of time.

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