The Venting Thread

[PennyD]

When people disagree with your assertion, only to paraphrase it and use it themselves. A+ for creativity!

 

[Southpaw]

I'd be interested in the info, thanks... was it an official hemangio dx? I was told at the oncologist yesterday that "generally", with splenectomy alone, we're looking at 1-3mo, 7-9mo with aggressive chemo we've decided to go with more conservative chemo in pill form that we can do at home.

So I looked at her chart today, she went to the emergency clinic because she was lethargic, vomiting, and very weak. Ultrasound revealed fluid in her abdomen/mass on spleen. It was an official hemangio diagnosis. They did the splenectomy within a couple days, and her odds were about the same as what you were told - just expected to go a couple months without further treatment. That was last March that this all happened and once she got stable... she hasn't had any issues since.

 

[meepitsmeagan]

It is warm and sunny today. SPRING IS COMING. I WANT TO ORDER NEW MUSH GEAR.

but bills.

 

[Southpaw]

I'm so freaking frustrated. Over the past few days, my cat has peed outside his litter box two times - both times in my bedroom - and I can't for the life of me get rid of the odor. It's driving me absolutely insane. It's like no matter how much carpet shampoo, Anti-Icky-Poo, or Natures Miracle I use, IT'S NOT GOING AWAY. Cat urine is the WORST and I just... uggghhhh. Seriously he's only done it twice and I can honestly understand why people consider rehoming and euthanasia when it's a chronic problem.

I don't even know if I'm missing spots. It's hard to find. The other 2 spots I found because I could smell it and then had to get on my hands and knees and practically sniff around my entire room until finally finding the source.

He just had his urine checked 1 week ago just as part of his annual exam. He had crystals but we were like, meh, he's not having issues so not going to worry about it. So obviously now he's going to start having issues. Jerk.

 

[CharlieDog]

I'm so freaking frustrated. Over the past few days, my cat has peed outside his litter box two times - both times in my bedroom - and I can't for the life of me get rid of the odor. It's driving me absolutely insane. It's like no matter how much carpet shampoo, Anti-Icky-Poo, or Natures Miracle I use, IT'S NOT GOING AWAY. Cat urine is the WORST and I just... uggghhhh. Seriously he's only done it twice and I can honestly understand why people consider rehoming and euthanasia when it's a chronic problem.

I don't even know if I'm missing spots. It's hard to find. The other 2 spots I found because I could smell it and then had to get on my hands and knees and practically sniff around my entire room until finally finding the source.

He just had his urine checked 1 week ago just as part of his annual exam. He had crystals but we were like, meh, he's not having issues so not going to worry about it. So obviously now he's going to start having issues. Jerk.

Get a black light, but uh, after you do that, you may want to compulsively clean ALL THE THINGS.

 

[Southpaw]

Get a black light, but uh, after you do that, you may want to compulsively clean ALL THE THINGS.

I might have to borrow one from work lol that's not a bad idea!

I think I ended up getting it all. I bought the Natures Miracle "just for cats urine destroyer" which seems to work and isn't just a gimmick like it sounds lol. And back on raw food he goes!

 

[*blackrose]

I might have to borrow one from work lol that's not a bad idea!

I think I ended up getting it all. I bought the Natures Miracle "just for cats urine destroyer" which seems to work and isn't just a gimmick like it sounds lol. And back on raw food he goes!

^ That Nature's Miracle is what I used to get the pee smell out of my office. Just crawled around on my hands and knees sniffing the floor and dumped it on the spots (after having shampooed the entire carpet). Worked like a charm! That stuff is amazing.

 

[*blackrose]

Having some delayed emotions about Michael being gone. Almost 5 weeks in and the suckiness just got to me. Was doing perfectly fine until today, now it just hit me. Ugh. Don't think it's helping that our communication is lacking due to him still having issues. Haven't actually gotten to physically talk to him in over two weeks now.

Thank God for a good friend who I can rant to and who gets it. Don't know what I'd do without her.

 

[PlottMom]

So for anyone not on FB, Daisy started seizing on Saturday and all I've been able to do is drug her into unconsciousness. We'll be putting her down tonight and I want to die.

 

[amberdyan]

So for anyone not on FB, Daisy started seizing on Saturday and all I've been able to do is drug her into unconsciousness. We'll be putting her down tonight and I want to die.

I am so unbelievably sorry. My thoughts are with you in this painful time. : (

 

[*blackrose]

Just found out that my brother's ex-girlfriend just passed away. (He was going to propose. She cheated. Relationshil ended. That was about three years ago now.)

Cancer. She has a baby boy. She was 23. A year younger than me.

Life sucks.

 

[JazzyTheSibe]

Just found out that my brother's ex-girlfriend just passed away. (He was going to propose. She cheated. Relationshil ended. That was about three years ago now.)

Cancer. She has a baby boy. She was 23. A year younger than me.

Life sucks.

Cancer sucks. I'm so sorry for your los. Plus, everything else that's happening.

For all the things that you've been going through lately, you've seem like a really like a strong person. (((Hugs)))

I'd be interested in the info, thanks... was it an official hemangio dx? I was told at the oncologist yesterday that "generally", with splenectomy alone, we're looking at 1-3mo, 7-9mo with aggressive chemo we've decided to go with more conservative chemo in pill form that we can do at home.

Any updates? Sending vibes.

 

[Melle]

Take two. Right thread.

Just as I was finally feeling good about it all, as it honestly is a fine place to work, I'm a bit annoyed now.

I was pretty sure I made it clear during my interviews that I have been and am currently working at B&N. I got a two week training schedule, brought it up that I would be trying to establish my other hours seeing as the hiring process at Target moved extremely fast, and then I get my schedule for next week without negotiation just after I get the B&N schedule for the same week that I'm obligated to cover.

I talk to one of the managers that handles the scheduling and brought it up again, and she was perfectly polite, but asked if I was trying to continue working at B&N because it might be a problem and that now, on literally my second full and still-in-trauning shift, need to find cashiers, the smallest fraction of which I barely even know, to cover my shifts so I can work the ones I'm obligated to next week at B&N.

It's my third day. I can work the line and register but I'm brand new and I repeatedly said I'm still with another job but it's now a problem and I'm suddenly locked in to this 35 hour week. Did I miss something?

Because I'm exhausted and honestly this week a little emotional on the depressed scale and I've been working for 7 days straight and I don't feel like dealing with a problem I feel could totally have been avoided, as I also attempt to navigate what I'm trying to do with my life and what i'll tell the university I'm supposed to attend this fall but likely won't.

I can just change my availability but I'm really annoyed about trying to beg for someone to cover my shifts when I don't know anyone at target and honestly at B&N we don't have a ton of people even available to cover three shifts...

 

[Locke]

My friend works at a bakery and last week the ancient oven was malfunctioning and set off the carbon monoxide alarms (of the apartment above the bakery, none in the bakery). It was at 30 parts per million, and last night the same thing happened again, except it was at 60 parts per million with a door open.
I can't imagine what would have happened had the upstairs apartment not had a detector and the door closed.

 

[PlottMom]

Any updates? Sending vibes.

Liz seems to be feeling fine. Chemo pills should be here this week.

We put Daisy down last night. I pretty much want to die, I'll never be happy again.

 

[PWCorgi]

Liz seems to be feeling fine. Chemo pills should be here this week.

We put Daisy down last night. I pretty much want to die, I'll never be happy again.

I'm so, so sorry (((HUGS)))

 

[JazzyTheSibe]

Liz seems to be feeling fine. Chemo pills should be here this week.

We put Daisy down last night. I pretty much want to die, I'll never be happy again.

Oh no.

I'm so,so,so sorry for your loss. She seemed like awesome dog.As for the If you ever need anything, my PM box is open. If you want you can send me a FB request, just PM me. (If you already have it, sorry!). Sending vibes. I hope things start to look up for you.

(((((((HUGS)))))))) Wish I could do something more to help. My condolences.

Cheesy, but I thought I'd post it.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

 

[PlottMom]

I'm so, so sorry (((HUGS)))

Oh no.

I'm so,so,so sorry for your loss. She seemed like awesome dog.As for the If you ever need anything, my PM box is open. If you want you can send me a FB request, just PM me. (If you already have it, sorry!). Sending vibes. I hope things start to look up for you.

(((((((HUGS)))))))) Wish I could do something more to help. My condolences.

Cheesy, but I thought I'd post it.

Thanks guys, I appreciate it. She would've been 15 in May, I know she wasn't young, the vets I consulted with all seemed to think it was most likely to be a brain tumor and even if I could've stopped drugging her long enough to get her to stand/eat/potty/whatever, quality of life wouldn't be great. She was my first dog, and the love of my life. I stopped in to see my vet today (he wasn't in late last night so she went to see her other doc, my old boss) and he had called last night from his personal cell and when I saw him today he said he thought I made the right call. That's the only thing that makes it marginally more bearable - I didn't give up on my dog, I just couldn't justify keeping her alive for the sake of being alive. She was pretty much seizing or unconscious/deeply sleeping the last three days. It just hurts

 

[Locke]

Liz seems to be feeling fine. Chemo pills should be here this week.

We put Daisy down last night. I pretty much want to die, I'll never be happy again.

Oh no. I'm so sorry. That really ****ing sucks.

It's so impossibly hard to make the call. It never feels good, but you did right by her.

 

[joce]

No matter how they go it hurts so bad. After Byron died I finally understood how people said they would not get another dog so they would avoid that pain.

We are the ones here mourning. She's not in pain anymore. All those good years are worth the pain we go through in these times( though it may not feel like it now!) and while there will not be another one to fill that exact hole they fill a different spot.

I had three grow old and die right around the same time. It was a terrible time but I would not have given up time with them.

I am thinking of you. It is so tough. There are still days I think of Byron and cry. Hell there are days I think of Ginger and tear up and she has been gone years. I can say they are happy tears at least now and not the full body sobs they were at one point.