Couch 213: The Tulip couch

unaluna · Apr 05, 2020 at 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

Limited apartment space, plus what if it leaks? I could fit a plastic trash can in my shower, much less sure about an inflatable hot tub.

Why dont you just hold your nose and slide down in the bathtub and dunk your head under? Why you always got to make things so complicated?

atisketatasket · Apr 05, 2020 at 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by stopdog

My students showed me a picture of a small inflatable hot tub they had - it fit like 3 people in their apartment portch
What about one of these put in your shower? Robot Check

or this
Robot Check

Ooh, that first one might work and would definitely fit in my shower.

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Originally Posted by unaluna

Why dont you just hold your nose and slide down in the bathtub and dunk your head under? Why you always got to make things so complicated?

Total immersion, remember? I have a small bathtub and some part of me is always sticking out.

I can’t help it. I’m a complex woman.

SheHulk07 · Apr 05, 2020 at 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ElectricManatee

Suddenly (as in the last two days), ToddlerManatee seems to be understanding a lot more of what I am saying. It's like a language switch flipped in her brain. The book we were just reading had a kid holding a doll, so I pointed to it and said, "Where is your doll? Maybe she wants to hear the story too." And she raced over to the toy area and grabbed her doll. I've been talking to her every day for over a year, and it has kind of been like talking to my dog, but now she definitely understands me!

In related news, I need to stop cursing so much.

I tell myself that every time I curse and my toddler repeats it. She's in speech therapy but of course those words are clear as day.

SheHulk07 · Apr 05, 2020 at 10:07 PM

I am getting frustrated at myself and at H over our whole situation. He still hasn't returned our kids' birth certificates or social security cards to me in the 2 weeks I've been home. He says he forgets to bring them over when he stops by, but my son said he had them in his car today with him. I asked him to bring them inside and he took off. I don't know why I'm getting so upset over it and wondering if I'm making a bigger deal out of it than it really is. Yet I have been angry about it and feel like he's lying to me or using it as bait for something to get back at me for reporting him to the police.

He asked to try marriage therapy again so we're meeting with a T on Friday virtually. I'm not hopeful that it'll work since the last 2 times we tried were a bust.

I'm hurt and upset about all of this. I really don't know how I'm still going and haven't called it quits yet between this and covid.

NP_Complete · Apr 05, 2020 at 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ElectricManatee

Suddenly (as in the last two days), ToddlerManatee seems to be understanding a lot more of what I am saying. It's like a language switch flipped in her brain. The book we were just reading had a kid holding a doll, so I pointed to it and said, "Where is your doll? Maybe she wants to hear the story too." And she raced over to the toy area and grabbed her doll. I've been talking to her every day for over a year, and it has kind of been like talking to my dog, but now she definitely understands me!

In related news, I need to stop cursing so much.

I think this is why I always wanted a child. To witness the switches turning on and seeing the kind of person they become. This is so sweet. I wish I had made different choices in life so I could witness this myself.

Quietmind 2 · Apr 06, 2020 at 01:05 AM

Hey couch.

We're on lockdown. Government said therapy isn't essential, but haircuts are. Psychological Society appealed, some therapy can now still be done face to face as some clients are too high risk for telehealth. Eg suicidal, self harming, abusive household, can't benefit from telehealth.

T is trying to secure that for our clinic so she can see me and others who need it face to face. I really can't risk telehealth, I can't have my parents find out. She emailed me to let me know. I said I know her advocacy is thankless sbd tough and that I really appreciate her.

Of course we'll wear masks etc. I'm afraid that somehow I'll catch the virus, become an asymptomatic carrier and infect her and others.

Tonight I need to try to sneak out to get my psych meds refilled at my mental health GP. Life is exhausting with my parents around in the flat.

chihirochild · Apr 06, 2020 at 07:16 AM

I have today and tomorrow off, thank goodness. My face hurts. And so does my brain and my soul.

ElectricManatee · Apr 06, 2020 at 07:30 AM

Several of my friends were discussing how their parents were responding to the pandemic during our Zoom hangout a week ago. I had no idea what my mom was doing, so I checked in with her. Now we keep having sporadic contact where she is cordial but it's so weird. I wish we could have a good relationship, but we just can't, no matter what I try.

ArtieTheSequal · Apr 06, 2020 at 07:58 AM

Now h is getting sick. running a mild temp (100.4) and has a sore throat.

I am not handling anything anymore.

LonesomeTonight · Apr 06, 2020 at 08:03 AM

Hugs, Artie... Hope your H feels better soon and that it's not, you know... Have you heard anything else from L on how she's doing?

ArtleyWilkins · Apr 06, 2020 at 08:08 AM

My daughter-in-law (and son) are quarantined awaiting test results. She is a pharmacy tech and has been having breathing problems and horrible weakness an fatigue.Her doctor is fairly certain it is COVID. It took an act of congress to get her tested because she doesn't have a fever even though she has all the other symptoms and it clearly quite ill, but the doctor managed to procure on for her. So now we wait.

ElectricManatee · Apr 06, 2020 at 08:19 AM

BTW, I have a new musical sensation to share, particularly if you also need a way to time yourself while you're brushing your teeth.

LonesomeTonight · Apr 06, 2020 at 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtleyWilkins

My daughter-in-law (and son) are quarantined awaiting test results. She is a pharmacy tech and has been having breathing problems and horrible weakness an fatigue.Her doctor is fairly certain it is COVID. It took an act of congress to get her tested because she doesn't have a fever even though she has all the other symptoms and it clearly quite ill, but the doctor managed to procure on for her. So now we wait.

Ugh, I hope they'll both be OK. I'm glad she was able to get a test.

atisketatasket · Apr 06, 2020 at 09:59 AM

My sick neighbor went into the hospital. I'm looking after his dog. He said he was sure the dog would be fine alone between feedings and walks, but there was a lot of howling last night. So the dog is now exploring my apartment and deciding where he would like his bed put. New cat is not thrilled.

ElectricManatee · Apr 06, 2020 at 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

My sick neighbor went into the hospital. I'm looking after his dog. He said he was sure the dog would be fine alone between feedings and walks, but there was a lot of howling last night. So the dog is now exploring my apartment and deciding where he would like his bed put. New cat is not thrilled.

I'm so glad you stepped up to help your neighbor and the dog. Have you had a dog before? Or is this all new territory for you?

atisketatasket · Apr 06, 2020 at 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ElectricManatee

I'm so glad you stepped up to help your neighbor and the dog. Have you had a dog before? Or is this all new territory for you?

I know what a dog looks like?

We had one for a short while when I was a young kid. My whole experience.

This one is older and while vocal seems pretty calm. He's on the small-medium size range, which is the limit in my building.

WarmFuzzySocks · Apr 06, 2020 at 10:46 AM

You're a good egg, @@.

unaluna · Apr 06, 2020 at 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by WarmFuzzySocks

You're a good egg, @@.

She didnt specify who was howling.

SlumberKitty · Apr 06, 2020 at 11:16 AM

Good on you @@ for helping out your neighbor and the dog. That's awesome!

SlumberKitty · Apr 06, 2020 at 11:17 AM

ArtleyWilkins, I hope your DIL and Son are okay. So sorry they are quarantined!!! I'm glad she was able to get a test. It seems like getting a test is impossible.

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chihirochild Magnate Member Since Feb 2017 Location: North America Posts: 2,360 7 4,865 hugs given	Apr 06, 2020 at 07:16 AM #507 I have today and tomorrow off, thank goodness. My face hurts. And so does my brain and my soul.
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ElectricManatee Magnate Member Since May 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,515 6 4,704 hugs given	Apr 06, 2020 at 07:30 AM #508 Several of my friends were discussing how their parents were responding to the pandemic during our Zoom hangout a week ago. I had no idea what my mom was doing, so I checked in with her. Now we keep having sporadic contact where she is cordial but it's so weird. I wish we could have a good relationship, but we just can't, no matter what I try.
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ArtieTheSequal Writing my way through... Member Since Feb 2020 Location: In the desert Posts: 7,238 (SuperPoster!) 4 5,771 hugs given	Apr 06, 2020 at 07:58 AM #509 Now h is getting sick. running a mild temp (100.4) and has a sore throat. I am not handling anything anymore.
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LonesomeTonight Always in This Twilight Member Since Feb 2015 Location: US Posts: 20,763 (SuperPoster!) 9 75k hugs given	Apr 06, 2020 at 08:03 AM #510 Hugs, Artie... Hope your H feels better soon and that it's not, you know... Have you heard anything else from L on how she's doing?
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ElectricManatee Magnate Member Since May 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,515 6 4,704 hugs given	Apr 06, 2020 at 08:19 AM #512 BTW, I have a new musical sensation to share, particularly if you also need a way to time yourself while you're brushing your teeth.
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atisketatasket Child of a lesser god Member Since Jun 2015 Location: Tartarus Posts: 19,149 (SuperPoster!) 8 12.4k hugs given	Apr 06, 2020 at 09:59 AM #514 My sick neighbor went into the hospital. I'm looking after his dog. He said he was sure the dog would be fine alone between feedings and walks, but there was a lot of howling last night. So the dog is now exploring my apartment and deciding where he would like his bed put. New cat is not thrilled.
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WarmFuzzySocks Magnet Member Since Jun 2017 Location: in the garden Posts: 2,309 6 15.5k hugs given	Apr 06, 2020 at 10:46 AM #517 You're a good egg, @@. __________________ Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by accidents of time, or place, or circumstance, are brought into closer connection with you. (St. Augustine)
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SlumberKitty Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jul 2018 Location: CA Posts: 27,329 (SuperPoster!) 5 117.7k hugs given	Apr 06, 2020 at 11:16 AM #519 Good on you @@ for helping out your neighbor and the dog. That's awesome! __________________ Dum Spiro Spero IC XC NIKA
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SlumberKitty Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jul 2018 Location: CA Posts: 27,329 (SuperPoster!) 5 117.7k hugs given	Apr 06, 2020 at 11:17 AM #520 ArtleyWilkins, I hope your DIL and Son are okay. So sorry they are quarantined!!! I'm glad she was able to get a test. It seems like getting a test is impossible. __________________ Dum Spiro Spero IC XC NIKA
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