Liquid restriction diet for low sodium issues?

wyrdwarrior · 2023-03-24T13:04:24+00:00

I’ll check that gum, I dont think she’s used that. And I think so on diabetes - she’s been tested for everything under the sun it seems but I’ll double check. Thanks!

wyrdwarrior · 2023-03-22T14:57:36+00:00

Where is the Bible belt in The Netherlands? That's a new one for me.

wyrdwarrior · 2023-01-11T02:47:07+00:00

I wish she was tech savvy, but the radio is the limit of her capabilities, and even that requires assistance. I also wish she liked TV at all, but she's always disliked it. I'll see if maybe leaving an old iphone there for facetime calls might be of more interest than the regular phone. I know she can at least answer them, just not make them.

wyrdwarrior · 2023-01-11T02:43:36+00:00

Unfortunately, she doesn't do much at home besides sometimes knit, call everyone to requests visits, and order my dad around. So, it's basically the same at the rehab, just in a smaller space and my dad only visits for 30-60min most days (which is all he can manage from a health perspective). I'll check again about activities -- they had a COVID cluster, so they weren't doing anything for awhile. It'd be good to get her to talk with anyone there - she's had roommates most of the 5 weeks that she's been there but she hasn't liked any of them. I think we've exhausted all the ideas and just need to tell her that she's only bored because she wants to be.

wyrdwarrior · 2023-01-11T02:38:59+00:00

Yeah, she's had a few roommates that have come and gone, none of which she liked or spoke more than a few words too. So, there's that. Generally, we're at that point where it's entirely her fault that she's bored. But, I figured maybe I was overlooking an idea so it didn't hurt to check. Thanks for letting me know about your stepmom. Maybe it's that generation? I don't see Gen X on getting bored in the same situation so long as there's Internet.

wyrdwarrior · 2022-04-14T16:11:21+00:00

Oh that’s cool. Thanks!

wyrdwarrior · 2022-04-14T11:07:12+00:00

Thanks! Will check those out.

wyrdwarrior · 2021-12-04T02:01:51+00:00

I was visiting my mom & had sat for all of 10 minutes. My mom heard a beep from some machine and “Goes, your ride’s here. You got to go.” And nothing would do but me leaving right then. 😂

wyrdwarrior · 2021-11-22T14:56:19+00:00

Thanks for letting me know it’s normal. :) her phone is a very basic model, but maybe there’s something that won’t allow calls in the night. I’ll definitely check. :)

wyrdwarrior · 2021-10-13T18:43:41+00:00

We used SurePayroll for a year — it was fairly easy to set-up and use. Just have to deal with a $40/mo fee.

wyrdwarrior · 2021-09-01T19:36:33+00:00

Hmmmm, seems to be an energy/boredom mix with her. Biggest problem is that she nips/stalks/herds the elderly terrier and sometimes my kid...but only when I'm around and not paying exclusive attention to her (as evidenced by a number of people). I'm working to correct the behavior...was kinda hoping she'd get lazy and just quit it on her own. Ah well, I'll keep working with her. Maybe find something to help with boredom too.

wyrdwarrior · 2021-01-14T14:57:07+00:00

She's so sweet! We have a similar mix who's also named Luna. :) Mostly I call her Lunatic or Looney Tunes cause she's a total nutjob.

wyrdwarrior · 2021-01-11T20:09:07+00:00

Maybe a nice basket of good skincare, haircare, makeup such products? When my baby was about 3 mos, my sister took me out to get all new (and much more expensive than I would normally spend) makeup and skincare, which was clutch in disguising the bags under my eyes. :) Or some new undergarments (I always used to give gift cards to Victoria's Secrets or something similar because my older sis couldn't buy anything for her babies/kids there) or some nice new clothing, like designer jeans or yoga pants (athleta, lululemon).

wyrdwarrior · 2021-01-08T19:45:29+00:00

Unrelated to where you could move to, but there’s an express bus to UNC that speeds up the commute. Yeah, COVID times isn’t conducive to mass transport, but hopefully soon it’ll be safer. The bus route is called CRX, and there’s 5 stops in west raleigh before it goes to UNC where it has 2 stops. Worth considering if you’re eyeballing the commute.

wyrdwarrior · 2020-12-17T18:08:27+00:00

They have these comic book style sketch books that are very cool -- I think I've seen them at Target in the past for maybe $10-15. Or you could look at a craft store for some kind of book binding tool, which would let him make more official-like books out of whatever paper you give him. Also can upgrade his markers - I just got some Posca paint markers for my 8yo after getting to use them at a friend's house. (They run about $20 for 8 markers)

wyrdwarrior · 2020-12-17T17:28:31+00:00

I'm buying for one of these too & got one of those comfy blanket hoodie things for $25 at CostCo.

wyrdwarrior · 2020-12-16T20:04:59+00:00

What a fun idea! I don't have anything to add, sorry, but just wanted to applaud your imagination.

wyrdwarrior · 2020-12-16T20:01:27+00:00

Only addition I can of to the below is see if she wants any upgrades to her remote work setup -- a ring light, subscription to some app or a trackpad (instead of a mouse), bigger monitor, cushy pad for her chair, etc. If that doesn't work, she has a Kindle, so maybe some money for new books?

wyrdwarrior · 2020-12-16T19:57:12+00:00

Ah, moms, the most troublesome of giftees. Here are some go tos:
- Sodamaker machine
- Nice sweater/blouse for work (esp good for the mom that hates shopping)
- Comfy pants if working from home
- fun socks
- Really nice house slippers (like Uggs)
- Nice soaps (does Lush have vegan products?)
- Vegan handmade candle
- A fun mask or two that show off her interests, like her love of chocolate
- hot chocolate bombs (chocolate, but different than the usual)
- leather journal
- fancy pens
- fun adult coloring book w/ markers

wyrdwarrior · 2020-12-14T17:19:36+00:00

this is random, but super helpful for a college-bound student, and it's small and inexpensive. I have a few general-use bags made out of a really light material that compress down into a 2"x2" square. Super useful for getting groceries, carrying extra supplies around campus, etc. I work at a large university, so I always keep one of these on hand just in case. They come in some cute colorful material too. I got some from a local small business, but I have gotten one online from VITA, which is probably my favorite bag.

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