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Gabe1

Gabe1

Ivory Tower Squabble EST 2011. WINDMILL SURVIVOR
MOXOMUMD said:
:hilarious: I just caught what I did! My mom repeats herself because she forgets which daughter she talked to. (There's four of us.) I just nod my head like I hadn't heard it before.
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OMG! My life with my Mom. A true try of patience. Dear Lord. :banghead: The last year the stories I've heard repeated and repeated. :facepalm:
Be better if they were nice stories.
 
Gabe1

Gabe1

Ivory Tower Squabble EST 2011. WINDMILL SURVIVOR
StarWarsGirl said:
I heard it a few times before I had to ask for it for myself. I also have been on a couple of flights where I noticed someone else handed a flight attendant the Peanut Allergy slip. Ot may depend on what time of day you're flying; the airlines usually recommend those with allergies take earlier flights, and that's usually where I seem to encounter others who use that accomodation. I hate asking for the accomodation, but for me personally, all of my food allergies have gotten worse (overall, my asthma and allergies are much better than they used to be, but my food allergies have gotten worse. Go figure) so I now have to. Also, once you use an epi pen, you have to go to the emergency room, which means I'd ground the entire flight and inconvenience everyone more than if I just ask them not to serve peanuts on the plane. Not to mention "dealing with it" is not an option for many of us since a severe allergic reaction could kill us.

If you do ever hear the announcement, just please respect it. The person asking for it probably doesn't want to have to ask, but likely, they're just trying to keep themselves safe. :)
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Amen Sister Friend! Both my DD and my niece over the last 2 years have this with Apples. My niece has been transported from her University to the ER a half dozen times her freshman year. She too would ground a flight. My DD on the other hand needs to actually eat them to go to the ER. Allergies have gotten very bizarre over the last decade. Both of them are purely respiratory. They freak'n can't bring air into their lungs.
 
Gabe1

Gabe1

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Cesar R M said:
in other news, my grandmah moved to our house. She's getting old and she is now having lapses of memory. Mother agrees she cant be trusted anymore to live alone, even with a helper that is most of the time with her (she has left the stove on at night and other bad things).
She's 96.
I dont think she has much time left considering how fast she seems to be degrading.
She now repeats the same stories over and over.
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Oh Dear I am sorry. If it is any comfort I am living the same life right now. It is so difficult to see the ones we love decline. I'm here for you as we walk this road.
 
StarWarsGirl

StarWarsGirl

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Gabe1 said:
Amen Sister Friend! Both my DD and my niece over the last 2 years have this with Apples. My niece has been transported from her University to the ER a half dozen times her freshman year. She too would ground a flight. My DD on the other hand needs to actually eat them to go to the ER. Allergies have gotten very bizarre over the last decade. Both of them are purely respiratory. They freak'n can't bring air into their lungs.
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With me, I only react to some foods when I eat them, and with others, just being around them makes me itch. My mom keeps strawberries in the house with little trouble. Tree nuts (almonds and such) also tend to not be as bad. I'm actually not allergic to hazelnuts. :cautious: Let's just say there was some irresponsibility on my part one day that thankfully had no repercussions.

I discovered one day that I cannot be around peanuts anymore after an open jar of peanut butter caused my tongue to swell up and eyes to itch. My brother likes peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for school lunches, so my mom buys the Uncrustables so that they're closed until he gets them to school. My dad likes Reeses Peanut butter cups, so he keeps them in his desk in his office, where I very rarely go.

Pineapple is my worst allergy. Trace amounts will cause me to react. I can only buy certain kinds of salsa because there can be cross contamination in the factories with some of them that contain pineapple. When I was a sophomore in high school, I ate salsa. I thought it would be fine. It wasn't. My throat started to close up. Thankfully, Benadryl took care of it that time. I went to see my allergist right after that and he asked me, "Do you carry an epi pen?" At the time, I did not, and he said, "You do now." If you cut a pineapple while I'm in the room, I can tell. My mom likes pineapple, so she buys it every now and then. She cuts it, puts it in an airtight container, and eats it when I'm not home. She also has to thoroughly was the cutting board and wipe down the counter tops around it. She does not buy pineapple very often because it is a gigantic pain for her.

My actual reaction is interesting. I accidentally ate peanuts one day in high school when my mom tried to poison me accidentally put peanut butter on my sandwich instead of soy nut butter. I broke out into hives all the way up both arms, my tongue swelled up pretty badly, and I had asthma symptoms. This was freshman year of high school when the allergy wasn't as bad; I'd hate to think what it would be like now. My throat will also start to close up, which is when I would need the epi pen. I also tend to get a metallic taste in my mouth, which is a warning sign for me. One time, I accidentally put something in my mouth that contained almonds. I knew before I even swallowed, and I spit it out, washed out my mouth, and took a Benadryl. Thank goodness for the warning sign.
 
Figgy1

Figgy1

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StarWarsGirl said:
With me, I only react to some foods when I eat them, and with others, just being around them makes me itch. My mom keeps strawberries in the house with little trouble. Tree nuts (almonds and such) also tend to not be as bad. I'm actually not allergic to hazelnuts. :cautious: Let's just say there was some irresponsibility on my part one day that thankfully had no repercussions.

I discovered one day that I cannot be around peanuts anymore after an open jar of peanut butter caused my tongue to swell up and eyes to itch. My brother likes peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for school lunches, so my mom buys the Uncrustables so that they're closed until he gets them to school. My dad likes Reeses Peanut butter cups, so he keeps them in his desk in his office, where I very rarely go.

Pineapple is my worst allergy. Trace amounts will cause me to react. I can only buy certain kinds of salsa because there can be cross contamination in the factories with some of them that contain pineapple. When I was a sophomore in high school, I ate salsa. I thought it would be fine. It wasn't. My throat started to close up. Thankfully, Benadryl took care of it that time. I went to see my allergist right after that and he asked me, "Do you carry an epi pen?" At the time, I did not, and he said, "You do now." If you cut a pineapple while I'm in the room, I can tell. My mom likes pineapple, so she buys it every now and then. She cuts it, puts it in an airtight container, and eats it when I'm not home. She also has to thoroughly was the cutting board and wipe down the counter tops around it. She does not buy pineapple very often because it is a gigantic pain for her.

My actual reaction is interesting. I accidentally ate peanuts one day in high school when my mom tried to poison me accidentally put peanut butter on my sandwich instead of soy nut butter. I broke out into hives all the way up both arms, my tongue swelled up pretty badly, and I had asthma symptoms. This was freshman year of high school when the allergy wasn't as bad; I'd hate to think what it would be like now. My throat will also start to close up, which is when I would need the epi pen. I also tend to get a metallic taste in my mouth, which is a warning sign for me. One time, I accidentally put something in my mouth that contained almonds. I knew before I even swallowed, and I spit it out, washed out my mouth, and took a Benadryl. Thank goodness for the warning sign.
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Sympathy like.
 
MinnieM123

MinnieM123

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Cesar R M said:
in other news, my grandmah moved to our house. She's getting old and she is now having lapses of memory. Mother agrees she cant be trusted anymore to live alone, even with a helper that is most of the time with her (she has left the stove on at night and other bad things).
She's 96.
I dont think she has much time left considering how fast she seems to be degrading.
She now repeats the same stories over and over.
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Been there, years ago. All I can suggest for you is a lot of patience and compassion. Not much else you can do. Sorry to hear about your grandma's condition.
 
ajrwdwgirl

ajrwdwgirl

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StarWarsGirl said:
With me, I only react to some foods when I eat them, and with others, just being around them makes me itch. My mom keeps strawberries in the house with little trouble. Tree nuts (almonds and such) also tend to not be as bad. I'm actually not allergic to hazelnuts. :cautious: Let's just say there was some irresponsibility on my part one day that thankfully had no repercussions.

I discovered one day that I cannot be around peanuts anymore after an open jar of peanut butter caused my tongue to swell up and eyes to itch. My brother likes peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for school lunches, so my mom buys the Uncrustables so that they're closed until he gets them to school. My dad likes Reeses Peanut butter cups, so he keeps them in his desk in his office, where I very rarely go.

Pineapple is my worst allergy. Trace amounts will cause me to react. I can only buy certain kinds of salsa because there can be cross contamination in the factories with some of them that contain pineapple. When I was a sophomore in high school, I ate salsa. I thought it would be fine. It wasn't. My throat started to close up. Thankfully, Benadryl took care of it that time. I went to see my allergist right after that and he asked me, "Do you carry an epi pen?" At the time, I did not, and he said, "You do now." If you cut a pineapple while I'm in the room, I can tell. My mom likes pineapple, so she buys it every now and then. She cuts it, puts it in an airtight container, and eats it when I'm not home. She also has to thoroughly was the cutting board and wipe down the counter tops around it. She does not buy pineapple very often because it is a gigantic pain for her.

My actual reaction is interesting. I accidentally ate peanuts one day in high school when my mom tried to poison me accidentally put peanut butter on my sandwich instead of soy nut butter. I broke out into hives all the way up both arms, my tongue swelled up pretty badly, and I had asthma symptoms. This was freshman year of high school when the allergy wasn't as bad; I'd hate to think what it would be like now. My throat will also start to close up, which is when I would need the epi pen. I also tend to get a metallic taste in my mouth, which is a warning sign for me. One time, I accidentally put something in my mouth that contained almonds. I knew before I even swallowed, and I spit it out, washed out my mouth, and took a Benadryl. Thank goodness for the warning sign.
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Sorry that your allergies are so bad, I don't know anyone with this severe of allergies so I didn't realize how many precautions people with allergies need to take. Especially with your mom and the pineapple. As I read that I did wonder why she doesn't buy fresh cut in the produce department. Our grocery store sells fresh cut pineapple in containers, she could buy that and save herself the cleaning work and still keep you safe.
 
Figgy1

Figgy1

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ajrwdwgirl said:
Good morning chit chatters! Today is the first official day of summer break!!! I don't count the weekend because I wouldn't have worked then anyway. I have a lot of projects lined up, so I have to decide which to do first. But right now the dog is curled up on my lap and my coffee cup is full.:)
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Enjoy your summer!!!!!!!!!! You've earned it teaching all the little er um angels:joyfull:
 
ajrwdwgirl

ajrwdwgirl

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figmentfan423 said:
Enjoy your summer!!!!!!!!!! You've earned it teaching all the little er um angels:joyfull:
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Thanks! I am taking a break from organizing the kitchen. It is amazing how dirty the inside of the drawers get. Lots of crumbs. It is actually kind of fun to see everything get clean and organized. At least it will be organized until hubby has to look for something. :confused:;)
 
Cesar R M

Cesar R M

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In other news.. Disney just announced its new Mexican Princess..

Meet Taco Bella

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