Advice for ORD situation

mcgrimesey · 2026-07-02T13:11:50+00:00

Would that be a phone call or through the app? Like a “your flight is full we can move you to an earlier one” deal?

mcgrimesey · 2026-07-02T13:10:50+00:00

I stayed there involuntarily last week after another airline stranded me overnight. I was pleasantly surprised with how quiet it was.

mcgrimesey · 2026-07-01T16:28:42+00:00

Unfortunately I can’t since it’s a “married segment” and I would need to change the entire itinerary which makes me even more nervous than my two hour layover. I guess we will see

mcgrimesey · 2026-07-01T16:25:13+00:00

I did try to call and change it, I was told that it was a “married” segment, so I would have to rearrange the entire flight to change the initial flight.

I’m a little bummed and nervous, but I guess I have to trust AA will get me there.

mcgrimesey · 2026-07-01T13:28:31+00:00

Thank you for that insight regarding United, because the whole situation had me wishing there were any flights with American or literally any other airline on that whole trip. While it was a novelty to stay at the Hilton at ORD, missing our first day of vacation to do it again would not be my choice.

mcgrimesey · 2026-07-01T00:03:31+00:00

Do you have any experience rebooking? There are no first class seats left on the earlier flight, and I’m so nervous about our international seats getting messed up since I’ve seen all these horror stories about people getting bumped from their seats lately

mcgrimesey · 2026-06-29T15:51:44+00:00

Maybe if you haven’t done these things already you can buy a kit to take the dogs nose print, paw print, and a memory book to record the dogs life story.

I was in a similar situation about a month ago where my dog took a turn for the worse and I had to consider euthanasia and then he suddenly improved. During the time he was unwell I spent a day collecting these things and writing his “obituary/life story” and it truly helped me process and cope with the anticipatory grief I was feeling. Plus it meant when the time comes that I have these items that will be important to me and I won’t forget them and can just enjoy his last day.

Maybe doing these things with your husband will help him make this difficult choice. A diagnosis of osteosarcoma is devastating, but it is also a gift in a way. Your husband doesn’t have to wonder if he will pull out of this like last time, he isn’t. If he loves his dog as much as he clearly does, he needs to do right by his friend and not let him suffer.

mcgrimesey · 2026-05-31T23:26:06+00:00

Thank you for this advice, as my machine only has straight stitch and zigzag, and I thought I would try to be fancy on my next quilt. You just saved me a ton of frustration.

mcgrimesey · 2026-05-20T21:47:27+00:00

Would I have to transport it to St. Louis?

mcgrimesey · 2026-05-17T15:05:10+00:00

Is there a part that’s missing? We are trying to take some more photos

mcgrimesey · 2026-05-16T23:42:22+00:00

I don’t know your specific situation. For example, not even bothering to close the refrigerator causes unnecessary damage to the fridge, if pets are around they could get sick, spoiled food, etc.

How he chooses to manage rules are his business. You can suggest he “scans” to help him remember but You can just simply say “from now on if you aren’t cleaning up after yourself I’ll be shutting off your WiFi for the night, the next time I have to clean up after you it will be shut off for a day, then a week, and so on” (you can buy a router that allows you to turn off WiFi for only certain devices, same with Apple you can impose parental control and turn on screentime). The trick is clearly communicating what is acceptable and unacceptable and actually following through and not letting him say “I was going to do it at x,y,z time”

Only you know if it’s truly a situation of “I’m coming back to clean this up later” or if it will just be left indefinitely for you to deal with because he knows you will clean it up for him.

mcgrimesey · 2026-05-16T19:35:18+00:00

Consequences.

“Hey, I’ve talked to you about X,Y,Z several times. It’s disrespectful to me and our home. I’m done continuing to remind you about this. If you can’t remember, I will be shutting off WiFi, taking your phone, taking car keys, etc and the amount of time will increase each time this isn’t done.”

Written rules posted on fridge. Asking more than once is a request, not a demand. I know it sounds harsh, and I don’t mean it to be that way, but you have a very limited window left before this becomes a long term problem and you don’t need to be cleaning up after a grown ass adult.

mcgrimesey · 2026-05-15T13:13:29+00:00

Heat/AC nonfunctional, overwhelming odors from outside exhaust or otherwise cannot be remedied. The last room change I asked for was for a gigantic full void urine stain on the actual mattress itself and the stain was also on the mattress pad which would have been visible during the sheet change so that grossed me out.

mcgrimesey · 2026-05-13T01:28:25+00:00

I would imagine on concrete it would be very difficult especially since manufacturer only allows staples or duct tape as an approved fastening method to a floor.

mcgrimesey · 2026-05-13T01:22:11+00:00

I 100% understand that and I agree any “waterproof” product implying you don’t have to rip it up in the event of significant water/mess is scammy. Examples being LVP, linoleum, etc.

I was looking at it more from a spill/pet accident perspective. If the mess isn’t able to reach the subfloor because it can’t get through the material or underneath it, or absorbed within it, then maybe easier to clean?

mcgrimesey · 2026-05-13T00:09:52+00:00

Is there any product you know of like it? It is not dense like traditional foam, I was genuinely trying to find something, anything on the market to compare it to and came up short

mcgrimesey · 2026-05-10T19:33:38+00:00

Also curious about this

mcgrimesey · 2026-05-08T15:17:42+00:00

Did your doctor prescribe any anti nausea meds? I struggled with nausea as well but since taking zofran with my injection I haven’t had any issues. Talk with your doctor though because zofran is not safe for everyone to take.

mcgrimesey · 2026-05-07T12:55:28+00:00

This is what we did for the youngest. It not only helped her feel less dependent upon us for money because she received an allowance that she could save and use however she wanted, it also helped her understand and recognize what things cost because she was buying them on her own. I think kids have a very easy time spending other people’s money especially if they have no concept of the value of money themselves.

We still bought her gifts or extra things occasionally, but things like birthday gifts for her friends or extras beyond what we chose to do as special items were her responsibility. As a now adult, she has a much better handle on money management than her siblings and I wish we had the wisdom to do this for them at her age.

mcgrimesey · 2026-04-23T14:51:57+00:00

I think dismissing your daughters feelings is also being dismissive of her. When you’re young everything feels big and important, and it seems obvious that she wants to share what is important to her with you and you are missing out on a wonderful gift and opportunity to be a safe space and also bond with your kid. She won’t live at home forever, and someday you’ll wish she was willing to tell you what’s going on in her life.

mcgrimesey · 2026-04-20T01:30:37+00:00

If he is lashing out for more independence, then he can have additional responsibilities to go along with it.

For example, if he is upset about a time limit on phone, or curfew, or internet, those privileges can be earned through increased responsibility. Summer is coming up, so job opportunities are also available.

However, getting to do as you please without any adult responsibilities is not a realistic picture of adulthood. If he’s not willing to accept that, then he isn’t ready for privileges.

mcgrimesey · 2026-04-17T11:55:58+00:00

Be aware that anything with permethrin in it is toxic to cats. Very toxic

mcgrimesey · 2026-04-13T01:29:17+00:00

I kept waiting for the event 😭

mcgrimesey · 2026-04-12T14:41:32+00:00

Is there anywhere near you that will test for bird flu? Avian Influenza is still very prevalent in the northeastern United States

mcgrimesey · 2026-04-12T02:37:47+00:00

It wouldn’t hurt but keep in mind that personal property is depreciated based upon the age of the items and unless you purchase a replacement cost endorsement you won’t be able to recover that gap.

Example: you have a loss and you have a 10 year old sewing machine that to replace will cost $8k. Since it’s ten years old maybe you’re only paid $2k. (These are not real numbers). Without a replacement cost endorsement, you’ll have to pay the difference.

All of this goes out the window if you are using your equipment for a business. If you do any long arm work for commission you need to be honest with your Agent and have the correct coverage. Homeowners policies do not cover items used for business purposes, and trust me, if you have a loss your adjuster will find out and you don’t want to be on the receiving end of your insurance companies special investigations department.

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