[Gus1234U]

happy mother's day to all who have decent children~

i know just what you mean, Liz~~ been there, doin' that~

condolences to all who got the rag doll for a kid~~

[January]

Mothers Day.... My friend honestly tried to make it better. We went to WalMart because I was too sick to drive myself for the last couple days. She insisted we take the back roads because she was trying to keep me out of the apartment and waiting fruitlessly by the phone. The problem was, she went to the very favorite places that my son and I used to go. Everywhere.... In my mind I could see him running and playing and hear his laughter and I thought I would die before I got back home.

Anyway...

Miss Belle has been very, very, very naughty. I don't know what is wrong with her. I really don't. She ran away out the door yesterday. I tried to run after her and of course forgot that I couldn't run. I kept yelling her name and going as fast as I could and she kept on running. There are some people with a little chihuahua that Belle would dearly love to play with, but the dog is afraid of Belle. I could hear a woman screaming and yelling and she was yelling at Belle to get away from her dog. All she had to do was pick up her dog! The woman was sitting down, for heaven's sake! Her son, who is a gem and who pets Belle all the time, caught her for me. I apologized to the woman, but I felt like smacking her, to be honest. If she had hit Belle, I just don't know what would have happened. Belle hasn't dived out the door for a year! Why now?

Then, she peed on the bed. Twice! I had to strip everything and clean the mattress because for some reason it went right through the mattress protector. It took two days to get the mattress good and dry. I locked her out of the bedroom and put her papers on the floor and she pooped behind the chair! So, I had to clean that up, of course. That's just not like her and I won't live in filth.

Today I covered the bed with a plastic drop cloth before I left and she peed on that! So, I had to clean that all up when I got home.

I am still feeding her chicken, but not as much, to force her to eat a little kibble. I am going to try to find puppy kibble for her tomorrow. Maybe that will work. I am at my wit's end. I just don't know what's wrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Wild Coyote]

Originally Posted by January

Mothers Day.... My friend honestly tried to make it better. We went to WalMart because I was too sick to drive myself for the last couple days. She insisted we take the back roads because she was trying to keep me out of the apartment and waiting fruitlessly by the phone. The problem was, she went to the very favorite places that my son and I used to go. Everywhere.... In my mind I could see him running and playing and hear his laughter and I thought I would die before I got back home.

Anyway...

Miss Belle has been very, very, very naughty. I don't know what is wrong with her. I really don't. She ran away out the door yesterday. I tried to run after her and of course forgot that I couldn't run. I kept yelling her name and going as fast as I could and she kept on running. There are some people with a little chihuahua that Belle would dearly love to play with, but the dog is afraid of Belle. I could hear a woman screaming and yelling and she was yelling at Belle to get away from her dog. All she had to do was pick up her dog! The woman was sitting down, for heaven's sake! Her son, who is a gem and who pets Belle all the time, caught her for me. I apologized to the woman, but I felt like smacking her, to be honest. If she had hit Belle, I just don't know what would have happened. Belle hasn't dived out the door for a year! Why now?

Then, she peed on the bed. Twice! I had to strip everything and clean the mattress because for some reason it went right through the mattress protector. It took two days to get the mattress good and dry. I locked her out of the bedroom and put her papers on the floor and she pooped behind the chair! So, I had to clean that up, of course. That's just not like her and I won't live in filth.

Today I covered the bed with a plastic drop cloth before I left and she peed on that! So, I had to clean that all up when I got home.

I am still feeding her chicken, but not as much, to force her to eat a little kibble. I am going to try to find puppy kibble for her tomorrow. Maybe that will work. I am at my wit's end. I just don't know what's wrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

(((((( January and Belle ))))))

I am so sorry times are tough!
I hope you find answers soon.


WC

[January]

Belle is all white with very pink skin. She is short haired so you can easily see her skin. I just read that she is very prone to sunburn! I've got to try to find some child sunscreen for her tomorrow. If I had only known when I was at WalMart.... Who knew?

Anyway, I brushed her teeth, which she dearly loves and gave a her a little treat for being such a good girl. I scratched her tummy and talked to her a lot. We played fetch with her gigantic, (for her), raspberry pink pacifier. Maybe she'll be a good girl tomorrow while I'm at the Dr's office. I'm taking no chances though. I'm going to put the plastic back on the bed while I'm gone.

[Gus1234U]

i'm not a dog psychologist, Jan, but it's entirely possible that little miss Belle is picking up on your distress... it's not like she has many ways to show her emotions, and like children, pets often misbehave in ways we find entirely inappropriate. it's too bad you cannot take her out with you, when you go, as i imagine being home alone is not the optimal environment. you don't know what goes one when you're not there, with the neighbors and other frightening noises....

i just hope she gets over these feelings and behaviors soon~! and that you, too, find healing and help.

[Gus1234U]

may you have peacefulness, and the causes of peacefulness~

[January]

I was able to stay home all day with Belle.
Yesterday I even put down a puppy pad on top of the plastic on the bed and she still peed on the plastic! This is probably TMI...

Anyway, I'm going to have to lock her out of the bedroom again and do the best I can. Next week I have three appointments in three days that I can't avoid. I hate leaving her here, but I have no choice. I always leave cartoons on for her. (Her fav. is Mickey Mouse. ) I forgot to turn the sound up yesterday and they mowed the grass while I was gone. The noises scare her and I felt like a jerk for forgetting the sound.

I have another apartment inspection Friday. I have just a few little things to do tomorrow. It will pass right now, but I always try to make it as perfect as possible. OCD people, raise your hands, because I know you understand.

It's very late. Thank you so much for the support and good advice. Sleep well, my dear friends.

[cakeladie]

Ok I am going to try this again

I hope everyone who is a mom to a human or a fur baby had a happy Mother's Day. Mine was quiet .

We had our last court date for my daughter in May 11th. Since he didn't show up nor could they reach him they dismissed the case thank god. However I thought she would have moved back home but she did not I really thought she would because after court the week before she said to me it wasn't worth it. And I asked her what wasn't worth it and she said staying with him. I was really worried going into this court date and I really don't know why. I guess I just wanted it over and done with. Plus all these court dates, the stress of it all and me trying to deal with her drama my sons and my moms and trying to keep myself going is all way to much. I am very tired. The pain at times is unbareable

Enough about me Liz I hope you are ok

Has anyone heard from Kiya? I am worried about her.

Gus thank you for all the positive posts and flowers

Christina I hope you are hanging in there

Jan belle is lucky you found her

Sending positive vibes and gentle hugs

[Gus1234U]

spring has sprung, and summer's comin'~

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[lizardlady]

Still SSDD. Week four of current flare.

Anyone ever tried CBD oil for pain? I have a co-worker that swears by it.

[cakeladie]

Originally Posted by lizardlady

Still SSDD. Week four of current flare.

Anyone ever tried CBD oil for pain? I have a co-worker that swears by it.

I have a lupus friend that swears by it also. There is also pain patches made out of it.

[Gus1234U]

i , too, know someone who was crippled by back pain, and now he is quite mobile, from using CBD oil.

[Candy1955]

I don't have Fibro, but I do have chronic arthritis pain. Is is ok for me to hang out here? You all seem so genuinely kind. It's ok if you say no; I'd rather get honesty than anything else. Thank you either way.

[~Christina]

Sure Candy

I have fibro and psoriatic arthritis and they both ..... suck......

Welcome aboard

[Candy1955]

Thank you so much. It means a lot.

[Gus1234U]

i don't have Fibro, either, Candy, but i remember not being able to walk 100 ft without gasping in pain... i don't like to talk about pain, my theory being that focussing on it makes it worser, but i don't mind if you talk about it~
i'm just here to try to put a smile on your face once a day or so...

[Candy1955]

Thank you. I think I just need a place to belong.

[lizardlady]

Candy, welcome to the group. PC is a great place, but the folks who post here are the best!

Gus, that is one PO'd looking bird!

Thanks for the responses about CBD oil. I see my pdoc in a couple of weeks. I'm going to ask if it's safe with my psych meds.

Latest flare seems to be subsiding. Hallelujah! Pain is down to it's usual background noise level. Helps that I got 11 hours sleep last night.

Several pages back someone mentioned knee braces. I have arthritis in both knees. I use Ace-like support braces that I buy at Wally World. They are elastic with metal stays on the side. They just slip on. Cost is $10-15. They work great for me.

[Candy1955]

Today my beautiful granddaughter graduates from high school. I can hardly believe it. Besides she is so brilliant she skipped her junior year and is graduating at 16, college in the fall. While celebrating, I am so anxious for her; she is so young. Depressed for me (they grow up and don't come except at the holidays...). Thankfully the pain is at 'background noise level', too, which is odd but for which I am so very grateful today.

[Gus1234U]

[Wild Coyote]

Welcome Candy1955!!!


WC

[January]

Hi Candy. Welcome! You belong with us.

Miss Belle and I are here.

I went to the ortho. He can't do anything more for my left knee other than replace it. There is some improvement though, with the SimVisc One shots, and I'm pleased. He gave me two really ugly braces to wear when I shop for groceries or go to Wally World. I told him I wasn't proud and would be happy to wear them if they decrease my pain. They are a horrible royal blue and black!

He gave me a shot in the base of my thumb to try to fix the pain. He said if that doesn't make it go away, it must be arthritis and we'd take a different route. Well, it didn't fix it, so I guess it's arthritis instead of trigger thumb.

Belle is eating again! Thank Heavens! She is having chicken, carrots and green beans, all minced or shredded.

Her walking harness is a small, but if she doesn't want to go where I want her to go, she can pull out of it. She puts her little head down and plants her feet and pulls backwards. She desperately wanted to play with a tiny kitten today that wanted absolutely no part of Belle. Belle tried to escape again to go where the kitten was. I have taken a carabine (sp?) clasp and I put it on her halter and through her collar. Maybe this will work. I don't think she can get into an extra small harness. The small is too large and the extra small is too small.

Anyway, she's eating again, so life is good.

Oh, what is CMD oil? Have any of you ever used hemp oil capsules? I have two friends who swear by them. They buy the Walmart kind instead of the really expensive kind. I've read a lot about it. It doesn't have the components of pot that make you high. It's completely different. It helps their pain and inflammation. What do you think of this?

I have now lost 80 pounds. Nothing fits. Thank heavens for safety pins!

I love you all!

[January]

Trigger! Trigger!!! Trigger!!!!!!

I can't remember how to do the trigger hiding, so please don't read this if you are not in a good place.

My granddaughter tried to commit s and she is getting help. Her Mom and Dad did something horrible and now I haven't heard from her in days. I'm very worried about her but all I can do is send messages. I am not allowed to talk to her on the phone.

Yesterday my eldest granddaughter told me she is having s thoughts. I talk to her in messages, too. I offered to find her help. I tried everything, but she thinks she can handle it. She needs help and she won't listen.

If you can, please send good thoughts or prayers for my babies. I have not been allowed to see them for almost 8 years.:(

[Gus1234U]

Jan, i'm so glad for little miss Belle~! munch munch munch~
and i'm so sad for your knees and other joints,,, things should only come in ones, not 3's (except clothes)

[Gus1234U]

Possible trigger:

write out this with no spaces: [ trigger ] i think that's how it's done, then you do it again , but add a / at the end ?? [ / trigger ]
i'm so very sorry that your g'kids have gone down that dark road, and hope just loving them is enough to help them hold on...

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