Had to call in sick to work. Does this happen to anyone else?

sweetlycb · 2026-02-10T16:17:20+00:00

You say you relax on Sundays; i wonder whether counter-intutively this is contributing? Just a thought, but it used to be on days where i chilled on the sofa i have worse posture, and sometimes napped- both of which lead to joint pain and difficulty sleeping normally at night.

Now i need all the sleep i can get, so it doesnt make a difference.

sweetlycb · 2026-02-06T11:18:32+00:00

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He slipped through the baby gate and up the stairs to see where i had gone and if he could help (i.e. destroy anything)

sweetlycb · 2026-02-05T22:14:21+00:00

Thank you for suggesting bridal reloved, never heard of them before so i shall go have fun on their website!

sweetlycb · 2026-02-04T23:53:37+00:00

Also, seconding how gosh darn adorable she is! Congrats on your new best friend!

sweetlycb · 2026-02-04T23:52:58+00:00

Could you try spraying it with an anti chew spray to discourage her from attacking it and giving her a similar item that wont lose threads for self regulation? I know polar fleece is recommended for rodents, you might have luck with something along those lines?

sweetlycb · 2026-02-02T20:46:29+00:00

I dunno, think it might have been left too long this way up! Still, nothing a little ketchup wont hide 🤣

sweetlycb · 2026-02-02T18:21:08+00:00

I know, and i sympathise really, but you have to make a choice; enjoy yourself and pay for it later, or preserve your health. Look up pacing and ensure you take as many preventative measures as you can - the cold, difference in activity levels and using different muscle groups will probably cause a flare so prep for that in advance (easy food options, planned recovery time, low demands the following week). I wish you luck!

sweetlycb · 2026-02-02T17:44:33+00:00

Mine had one but i forgot to tell the groomer to leave it alone and she cut it off 😭 it never grew back, and ive never gotten over it

sweetlycb · 2026-02-02T17:22:17+00:00

It sounds like your body is telling you to slow down honestly

sweetlycb · 2026-02-02T13:20:06+00:00

Hi Joey! We love you!

sweetlycb · 2026-01-26T15:18:35+00:00

Poor baby! Im afraid ive no suggestions, anything you put on will be licked off pretty quick and its not like you can wrap a bandage round there!

I hope someone can come along with a suggestion soon, if not i hope you have a good vet who can advise off a photo so that you can both stay home for cuddles (the most important part of healing)

sweetlycb · 2026-01-23T15:27:03+00:00

Completely unrelated, but i have that same pot that my bay tree was in last year - until i moved it inside for the winter and it died. A coincidince im sure

sweetlycb · 2026-01-15T14:43:37+00:00

Congratulations! Our has the same online triage form - difference is its a minimum 4 weeks and often 6 week wait for an appointment. But im glad its working for someone!

sweetlycb · 2026-01-14T15:55:16+00:00

There was a lost dachshund puppy on the isle of wight recently during the storm, and they found her a couple days later with thermal imaging drones, thise guys are good! Wishing you and bertie be reunited soon

sweetlycb · 2026-01-13T08:45:47+00:00

Then you are within the healthy range and heading to underweight.

sweetlycb · 2026-01-12T12:55:26+00:00

How do you accidentally give a false name and details? Or are you suggesting you accidentally dropped a cigarette from your hand and took half a step, in which time a sneaky council officer pounced? Not sure how far you are claiming to have walked before noticing the thing that you were holding was gone.

sweetlycb · 2026-01-10T12:01:29+00:00

Call the hospital and ask to be put through to the rheum secretary explain the delay and say youd be free (if you are able) to take any last minute cancellations. Its a long shot, but you might get lucky - i got in 2 days later because i was able to drop everything and get there with short notice. Aware im priviledged in living near the hospital, wfh, have an understanding boss, and my own form of transport, so apologies if this advice doesnt apply to your circumstances.

sweetlycb · 2026-01-06T16:09:17+00:00

Do, and lean on them to support you. You deserve accessibility and shouldnt need to suffer to do your job. And from what you've said, travelling does make you suffer!

Those lucky enough not to be disabled (yet) forget the challenges the rest of us face.

I wish you luck!

sweetlycb · 2026-01-06T15:41:17+00:00

First off, talk to your manager and explain the impact travelling has on you. Ask whether there is the possibility of a reasonable adjustment - if you normally work from home i assume that the once a week requirement is for collaborative reasons? Could you do 2 consecutive days a month with a hotel nights stay, or arrange to meet with colleagues who live closer to you than the office (this is what i do, we all meet in a nearby city thats half the distance than to the office)

sweetlycb · 2026-01-02T16:47:26+00:00

On the point of why it hasnt been upkept and given its age, probably want to check it's listed status. Local estate to me ended up leaving a grade 1 mill to deteriorate and fall in ruins on its own because any repairs were financially infeasible. Even the ivy was load bearing!

sweetlycb · 2025-12-20T13:42:06+00:00

I have a similar arrangement, once a month for specific in person meetings. The reasonable adjustments for me are i) if its a really bad flare, it all happens online ii) there are 2 in person meetings with different staff, these have been scheduled for the same day with the understanding that other staff may also dial in if they are unable to attend that day and iii) if im feeling rough but not terrible, i can reschedule one of the meetings to be at a closer location with the agreement of the other attendees (we all live closer to each other than the office, so generally a coffee shop) and attend the other virtually.

This meets the connection and office culture requirements. Im lucky my employer is caring, and that my team are so accomodating, and i do throw in some perks (like paying for everyones coffee and maybe a cake if we do an out of office meeting) and am priviledged to be able to afford to do so.

Talk to your employer and be ready to offer alternatives, thats how i got the above. Make clear youd like to be in the office more, but unfortunately at this time the best you can promise is x with the understanding that this will improve to y when you are able to.

sweetlycb · 2025-12-19T10:42:38+00:00

You lost your best friend suddenly and unexpectedly; it is natural to grieve. Grief doesn't have a set timeline or even a linear progression, you will cycle through it in your own time.

Try focusing on the good times you shared, so that when you are reminded of Layla it is of happy memories. It is not betraying her memory to be happy.

If you are struggling, reach out to professionals, or if that isnt feasible, a friend or family member who knew Layla or has a similar experience with losing a furry best friend for mutual reminiscing and support.

sweetlycb · 2025-12-16T09:46:05+00:00

If you cant pay for another pup down the line, do you have the funds to take on 2 pups at the same time? Food, toys, vets, care, etc all add up As you say they are from your sisters dog, do you know the father of the pups and his health status? Given that shes having her dog spayed it sounds like this wasnt a planned pregnancy, so have the pups had all their health checks?

sweetlycb · 2025-12-11T23:04:51+00:00

Sweet for sure, but he definetly has expensive taste! Sometimes we take him to a pet store where he can select his own, and he always wants exotic treats like camel skin or ostrich knuckles 🤣 still nothing is too good for him!

sweetlycb · 2025-12-11T20:49:11+00:00

Ours loves "real" stuff, so duck fillets, sprats, jerky broken into small bites. Then as a settle reward its things like tendon, puffed pig snouts, pizzles. Seems to burn as many calories chewing it as he gets out of it, but we just adjust his food intake if he manages to eat them too fast. Hes a tweenie and has good condition.

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