bird watching wooden toilet seat
 

I could not find a cat watching a toilet seat but I did find a bird:

Habibi on toilet seat watch - YouTube

LOL… So it IS a "THING"!
My cats are much more entertaining than the bird, but I'm not going to post a video on YouTube though.

I complained about the cost of the toilet seat, but I had no idea it would give us all hours of amusement lol. Both the seat and the lid close very slowly, and the cats are absolutely mesmerized by it. They think it's some kind of witchcraft. I have no idea how long I spent in the bathroom playing with them yesterday… it's so amusing just watching them react to it. I think I'm soft in the head lol.

I slept from about 10:30am past 2pm yesterday and never got to cleaning those floors. I'm starting to feel a little sedated now that my meds are kicking in, but I'm hoping yesterday was an aberration and I don't have to sleep off the effect of the seroquel again. I'd rather take my nap after I've gotten everything I need to get done out of the way.
I have to get those floors done today, and I have to go out and buy more coffee, toilet paper, and bandaids. But if I need the nap, I have no choice but to take it.

I have gone to the BR! And I can tell I have no impactions or obstructions. We can plan the parade route now! :)
I'm taking:
145 mcg Linzess in the morning
15ml Lactulose twice a day
1250mg FiberCon (2 tabs) twice a day
17.2mg Sennakot (2 tabs) twice a day

I run out of Linzess Monday, and I know the rest of the meds won't work alone because that's what I was taking before this episode. I'm sure they will wait until the Linzess runs out, and I can't go again, before they address that issue though.

The pain from the diverticulitis is gone. I'm still waiting for the Protonix to kick in and start helping with my heartburn and reflux, but it should soon. In the meantime I'm using Gaviscon, which is an after the fact miracle worker.

The seroquel seems to be helping so far, but circumstances have also improved. I'm feeling better, am no longer fighting to get proper medical care, and I'm not as worried about a friend. My husband has also been in a better mood, and so far this week has been shaping up to be better for him than he thought :)

Wow.
Glad that things are going better for you.
Thank goodness!
I am happy that things are better for a friend, glad to hear that you have real friends in your life.
I worry about you....
Have a good day.
((((HUGS))))
bizi:hug:

Kay

Just keep doing everything you can.

Donna :hug::grouphug:

Thank you for worrying about me Bizi :hug:
I worry about you, and everyone else too :hug:

Aside from the GAD, I feel like I'm where I need to be right now as far as mood and my other anxiety disorders since adding back that 25mg of seroquel. I'm just hoping it stays this way.

I was frustrated by more phone calls to medical people again yesterday:

- I called to update the gastro's office about my BR situation and got a medical assistant who wasn't familiar with me, was rude, condescending, and tried to tell me I was taking too many meds. I got very short with her and reminded her that dispensing medical advice wasn't within the scope of her license, my gastro is well aware of all the meds I take, and I told her to "just update my chart". I stopped just short of telling her to **** off.

- I use a progestin only birth control device called Nexplanon that is implanted in the arm, and is good for 3 years. I called the GYN's office because it's time to change it. It turned out to be a big ordeal because the secretary had no idea what she was talking about, and had to put me on hold repeatedly to consult with the NP. But I never lost patience with her because she wasn't an ***hole, and eventually everything got sorted out.


I wasn't forced to take a nap in the morning, in part because I didn't take any klonopin until I finished my errands. I picked up a steak at the butcher shop, and was able to pick up everything else I needed, and then some, at Target. Quick and easy.

I finally got to cleaning the kitchen floor yesterday. I planned on using the swifter wet cloths to mop it, but the generics I bought were so terrible, I ended up having to break out the good old-fashioned mop. I expended all my energy there, so I'll have to clean the bathroom floor today. It's also time to run the vacuum again.

It's going to be about 100 degrees and sunny out today, so I'm not going anywhere. I was planning on going grocery shopping tomorrow, but it's also supposed to be in the high 90s and they're forecasting thunderstorms, so I don't see that happening.

Kay,

I hope that you stayed home out of the weather.

You get a lot done with your cleaning. I am usually not up to much except keeping up with the dishes and the laundry.

I agree that swiffer things are annoying. I would rather get on the floor
with an old towel than mess with them.

(For some reason, I cannot figure out mops and those type-things -- takes too
much paying attention, might knock something over with the handle in our tight space, . . .

M

I can sympathize with you Mari. Sweeping and mopping the bathroom floor is such a PITA because the broom/mop handles get jammed up against the walls repeatedly because the room is so small, and getting around the toilet is nearly impossible. Nevertheless, I got it done yesterday.

That is ALL I did before I turned into Rip Van Winkle…
I slept from about 10:30am until after 2pm, then I retuned to bed and slept from 4-5:30pm. I had no problem falling asleep at 11pm, and slept until 5:30 this morning, which is within my normal range. I would swear I have a sinus infection, but I've been on Augmentin for over a week now, and that's usually what I would take for one. I took a Zyrtec this morning, hoping it helps, but I may need some Mucinex.

The NP from the gastro practice called me yesterday afternoon while I was sleeping. I'll return her call when I'm finished my errands.

Today is supposed to be in the high 90s with a chance of severe isolated thunderstorms. It's 8am, and already 83 degrees. Tomorrow will be cooler, but there is a higher probability of rain and storms throughout the whole day…

It looks like today is the better day to go grocery shopping, but I'm going to have to get off my *** early and get going. I also have to pick up a prescription, and have planned a trip to nearby NH to buy cigarettes. Since I don't do well in the heat, I'm not thrilled by everything on today's agenda.

You go to New Hampshire to get cigs? How long is that drive?

Good luck with your errands today stay out of the heat, hope your air works well in your car. Glad that you have a new one in your apartment.
You are cleaning your home alot more than we are....good for you!:)
bizi

The drive to NH is only about 15 minutes away. Since a carton of cigarettes is about half the price there than it is here in MA, the trip is well worth it.

I picked up the butts and my prescription, but that was all I was willing to do. It was WAY too hot for me to be out, never mind going food shopping. It will just have to wait.

I definitely don't consider myself a very good housekeeper, especially considering I don't work, and that's all I'm responsible for doing. How much I can do, and the quality of my work, varies greatly depending on how I'm feeling.

Kay,

You accomplished your goals of getting the butts and the prescription.


Good luck with keeping your cool.


M