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Sucks, Shuke.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUK

Miss out on a Barry Larkin bobblehead?

Spoiler

I've felt on the verge of a heart attack for about 3 weeks.

Wife had a pretty bad case of bronchitis for a few weeks, and going right out of that into her bad part of her menstrual cycle that makes her headaches worse, and I have been doing everything around here. I am sure there are single parents out there who have to deal with this day in day out, but on top of my job and travel, and all the stress around the house when my wife is not feeling good, I am just having trouble coping.

Plus she is missing a lot, and things just seem to be getting worse, and it is breaking my heart. I am doing everything I can to help her emotionally, but she is at a point that it seems she doesn't want to help herself.

link

 

[Henry Ford]

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUK

Miss out on a Barry Larkin bobblehead?

Spoiler

I've felt on the verge of a heart attack for about 3 weeks.

Wife had a pretty bad case of bronchitis for a few weeks, and going right out of that into her bad part of her menstrual cycle that makes her headaches worse, and I have been doing everything around here. I am sure there are single parents out there who have to deal with this day in day out, but on top of my job and travel, and all the stress around the house when my wife is not feeling good, I am just having trouble coping.

Plus she is missing a lot, and things just seem to be getting worse, and it is breaking my heart. I am doing everything I can to help her emotionally, but she is at a point that it seems she doesn't want to help herself.

linkI knew you were an old softie.

 

[bentley]

GLGB Shuke.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Wanger update

Spoiler

Turns out my chigger diagnosis was correct. I did make the (very cute, blond (so smart) doctor ) laugh though as she was checking me out. Told her how Mrs. SLB got me drunk and took aggressive advantage of me so the one mark was because of that. At least I think that's what she was laughing at.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

Wanger update

Spoiler

Turns out my chigger diagnosis was correct. I did make the (very cute, blond (so smart) doctor ) laugh though as she was checking me out. Told her how Mrs. SLB got me drunk and took aggressive advantage of me so the one mark was because of that. At least I think that's what she was laughing at.

Always

Be

Closing

 

[proninja]

Work is really slow right now, so I'm thinking I can sneak in a long hike tomorrow morning. 'ninja/Drifter/roverfish/others, any suggestions on a moderate hike we could do? I'm thinking 2000-3000 elevation gain, length doesn't matter (that's what she said). I'm running out of "new" options close by as we've done many of the usual suspects, but I don't want to do Mount Si until next week.

ETA: Want to do one tomorrow, one Saturday and one Sunday, which is why I'm getting desperate for new ideas. Sat/Sun I don't mind driving a bit to get there, but tomorrow am hoping to stay within an hour or so.

You could do this twice. It's a beautiful hike.

 

[shuke]

:( So, so sorry shuke. I know this will sound silly, but is there anything any of us could do to help?

Thanks. You all do more than enough just by listening. I hate talking about this ####, because it gives the impression I'm miserable. But I'm not. Just having a hard time.

 

[Frostillicus]

Hey kids.

oops

 

[krista4]

Work is really slow right now, so I'm thinking I can sneak in a long hike tomorrow morning. 'ninja/Drifter/roverfish/others, any suggestions on a moderate hike we could do? I'm thinking 2000-3000 elevation gain, length doesn't matter (that's what she said). I'm running out of "new" options close by as we've done many of the usual suspects, but I don't want to do Mount Si until next week.

ETA: Want to do one tomorrow, one Saturday and one Sunday, which is why I'm getting desperate for new ideas. Sat/Sun I don't mind driving a bit to get there, but tomorrow am hoping to stay within an hour or so.

You could do this twice. It's a beautiful hike.

Wow, that looks beautiful and I had not heard of that one. I'll add that to the "quick one before work" list; maybe could do it next week one morning. Or like you said, twice. Thanks!!

 

[Frostillicus]

GL Shuke

 

[krista4]

:( So, so sorry shuke. I know this will sound silly, but is there anything any of us could do to help?

Thanks. You all do more than enough just by listening. I hate talking about this ####, because it gives the impression I'm miserable. But I'm not. Just having a hard time.

We all go through rough patches and get a lot of comfort here; you don't seem like you're complaining or that you're miserable. Talk about it all you want!

 

[shuke]

She's just in a patch - she will bounce back.

You would think she has to. But from a psychological/emotional standpoint, she is going to have to take control and start that process. No one is going to do it for her. It is hard to try to talk to her about this without sounding like I'm lecturing, because we've had the same conversation so many times.

What I hate to see is that she is missing her kids grow up.

 

[Frostillicus]

She's just in a patch - she will bounce back.

You would think she has to. But from a psychological/emotional standpoint, she is going to have to take control and start that process. No one is going to do it for her. It is hard to try to talk to her about this without sounding like I'm lecturing, because we've had the same conversation so many times.

What I hate to see is that she is missing her kids grow up.

Yeah at this point I don't think it's that simple. Seriously, GL shuke. This can't be easy.

 

[shuke]

I told her tonight she has to go back seeing her old therapist, who stopped taking insurance about a year ago. The psychologist she sees now isn't doing #### for her.

We've also been talking about hiring help, someone who can watch the kids some days and do some light housework, just to take the stress off around here. I have been hesitant, not because of the money, but it just seems my wife would automatically spend the day in bed.

 

[shuke]

Wanger update

Spoiler

Turns out my chigger diagnosis was correct. I did make the (very cute, blond (so smart) doctor ) laugh though as she was checking me out. Told her how Mrs. SLB got me drunk and took aggressive advantage of me so the one mark was because of that. At least I think that's what she was laughing at.

You fluffed before she came in, right?

 

[Abraham]

Wasn't implying it would be simple or easy. Just trying to be supportive.

 

[Rustoleum]

Hang in there Shuke and don't wear yourself out trying to do too much. Look around the house, pick one chore that you think really needs to be done, then say "#### it" and pour yourself a drink. The house will still be standing tomorrow, especially with both the Central and Pacific Time Zones between us and Krista.

 

[shuke]

Wasn't implying it would be simple or easy. Just trying to be supportive.

Sorry, not saying you were. I have been saying the same thing, that she has to turn a corner at some point. I just don't know how to make that happen.

 

[Abraham]

Wasn't implying it would be simple or easy. Just trying to be supportive.

Sorry, not saying you were. I have been saying the same thing, that she has to turn a corner at some point. I just don't know how to make that happen.

Whether it is a cause or a result of the other stuff, she is clearly depressed. I think you are right to try and find a therapist that is useful even if it costs more. This battle has gone on long enough for her to not be making some progress on some front.

 

[krista4]

Hang in there Shuke and don't wear yourself out trying to do too much. Look around the house, pick one chore that you think really needs to be done, then say "#### it" and pour yourself a drink. The house will still be standing tomorrow, especially with both the Central and Pacific Time Zones between us and Krista.

Oh, this reminds me...went to pick up the car today from getting it fixed from the great not-looking-behind-me-whilst-backing-up debacle, and not only was their credit card machine down, but the old-fashionedy swipe-it-back-and-forth-to-get-an-impression machine wasn't working. As the lady at the counter was running the side of a pen over the card to get a impression of the numbers, she said, "Yeah, all the credit card machines just broke, our fax machine broke, and our computers went down. I'm surprised we aren't all dead, too."

 

[kevzilla]

TPW to shuke and shukewife

 

[shuke]

Hang in there Shuke and don't wear yourself out trying to do too much. Look around the house, pick one chore that you think really needs to be done, then say "#### it" and pour yourself a drink. The house will still be standing tomorrow, especially with both the Central and Pacific Time Zones between us and Krista.

Dude, I wish I could do this, but I have so much to do. We've lived here for 8 years, and 70% of the house still has that beige contractor-grade flat paint on the walls. We finally decided to pay someone to come in and paint, and I did a lot of the drywall and prep work first that needed to be done, but it seems I never have time to get people over here to get quote.

Here was my yesterday: woke up, wife felt horrible in the morning, I agreed to work from home so I could watch my daughter in the morning and give my wife an extra hour of sleep/rest. Got my son fed and off to school. Then worked from home. Took my son to tae kwon do. Went to the grocery store. Came home, unloaded the dishwasher, made dinner, did the dishes. Took my kids to my son's cub scout meeting, came home, and got them ready for bed. This is not atypical.

Again, I don't want to sound like I'm complaining, because I've never had a problem doing this. But it is exhausting.

 

[krista4]

Wasn't implying it would be simple or easy. Just trying to be supportive.

Sorry, not saying you were. I have been saying the same thing, that she has to turn a corner at some point. I just don't know how to make that happen.

Whether it is a cause or a result of the other stuff, she is clearly depressed. I think you are right to try and find a therapist that is useful even if it costs more. This battle has gone on long enough for her to not be making some progress on some front.

Think getting some light housekeeping help is also a great idea, even if it might temporarily give her more reason to stay in bed. Having things taken care of without extra burden on you will not only help you but might give her a bit less stress as well.

 

[Abraham]

Hang in there Shuke and don't wear yourself out trying to do too much. Look around the house, pick one chore that you think really needs to be done, then say "#### it" and pour yourself a drink. The house will still be standing tomorrow, especially with both the Central and Pacific Time Zones between us and Krista.

Oh, this reminds me...went to pick up the car today from getting it fixed from the great not-looking-behind-me-whilst-backing-up debacle, and not only was their credit card machine down, but the old-fashionedy swipe-it-back-and-forth-to-get-an-impression machine wasn't working. As the lady at the counter was running the side of a pen over the card to get a impression of the numbers, she said, "Yeah, all the credit card machines just broke, our fax machine broke, and our computers went down. I'm surprised we aren't all dead, too."

Do they need IT service?

 

[krista4]

Hang in there Shuke and don't wear yourself out trying to do too much. Look around the house, pick one chore that you think really needs to be done, then say "#### it" and pour yourself a drink. The house will still be standing tomorrow, especially with both the Central and Pacific Time Zones between us and Krista.

Oh, this reminds me...went to pick up the car today from getting it fixed from the great not-looking-behind-me-whilst-backing-up debacle, and not only was their credit card machine down, but the old-fashionedy swipe-it-back-and-forth-to-get-an-impression machine wasn't working. As the lady at the counter was running the side of a pen over the card to get a impression of the numbers, she said, "Yeah, all the credit card machines just broke, our fax machine broke, and our computers went down. I'm surprised we aren't all dead, too."

Do they need IT service?

Perhaps, but a simpler solution for them is just for me to move out of town.

 

[shuke]

Wasn't implying it would be simple or easy. Just trying to be supportive.

Sorry, not saying you were. I have been saying the same thing, that she has to turn a corner at some point. I just don't know how to make that happen.

Whether it is a cause or a result of the other stuff, she is clearly depressed. I think you are right to try and find a therapist that is useful even if it costs more. This battle has gone on long enough for her to not be making some progress on some front.

Think getting some light housekeeping help is also a great idea, even if it might temporarily give her more reason to stay in bed. Having things taken care of without extra burden on you will not only help you but might give her a bit less stress as well.

I know she has a lot of guilt about all this. This is why I try to internalize my stress.

 

[kevzilla]

Hang in there Shuke and don't wear yourself out trying to do too much. Look around the house, pick one chore that you think really needs to be done, then say "#### it" and pour yourself a drink. The house will still be standing tomorrow, especially with both the Central and Pacific Time Zones between us and Krista.

Oh, this reminds me...went to pick up the car today from getting it fixed from the great not-looking-behind-me-whilst-backing-up debacle, and not only was their credit card machine down, but the old-fashionedy swipe-it-back-and-forth-to-get-an-impression machine wasn't working. As the lady at the counter was running the side of a pen over the card to get a impression of the numbers, she said, "Yeah, all the credit card machines just broke, our fax machine broke, and our computers went down. I'm surprised we aren't all dead, too."

I am become Krista, the destroyer of worlds.

 

[Rustoleum]

Wanger update

Spoiler

Turns out my chigger diagnosis was correct. I did make the (very cute, blond (so smart) doctor ) laugh though as she was checking me out. Told her how Mrs. SLB got me drunk and took aggressive advantage of me so the one mark was because of that. At least I think that's what she was laughing at.

In like 6th or 7th grade, I got them all over my sack as a result of playing "king of the mountain" in my back yard and sliding down a grassy hill. Swelled up like a pop-a-shot basketball. My doctor paused mid-exam and brought in the female med student/intern to see as he phrased it "now this is what you call a bad case of chiggers".

Thanks doc. A can of Pringles would have looked small next to that swollen mess and he's hauling in chicks to check me out.

Pretty sure that's when I decided to go to school for engineering and not medicine.

 

[strykerpks]

Hang in there Shuke and don't wear yourself out trying to do too much. Look around the house, pick one chore that you think really needs to be done, then say "#### it" and pour yourself a drink. The house will still be standing tomorrow, especially with both the Central and Pacific Time Zones between us and Krista.

Dude, I wish I could do this, but I have so much to do. We've lived here for 8 years, and 70% of the house still has that beige contractor-grade flat paint on the walls. We finally decided to pay someone to come in and paint, and I did a lot of the drywall and prep work first that needed to be done, but it seems I never have time to get people over here to get quote.

Here was my yesterday: woke up, wife felt horrible in the morning, I agreed to work from home so I could watch my daughter in the morning and give my wife an extra hour of sleep/rest. Got my son fed and off to school. Then worked from home. Took my son to tae kwon do. Went to the grocery store. Came home, unloaded the dishwasher, made dinner, did the dishes. Took my kids to my son's cub scout meeting, came home, and got them ready for bed. This is not atypical.

Again, I don't want to sound like I'm complaining, because I've never had a problem doing this. But it is exhausting.

Man, I'm a terrible husband.

Hang in there shuke.

 

[Abraham]

K4= elusive dark matter.

 

[Henry Ford]

Wasn't implying it would be simple or easy. Just trying to be supportive.

Sorry, not saying you were. I have been saying the same thing, that she has to turn a corner at some point. I just don't know how to make that happen.

Whether it is a cause or a result of the other stuff, she is clearly depressed. I think you are right to try and find a therapist that is useful even if it costs more. This battle has gone on long enough for her to not be making some progress on some front.

Think getting some light housekeeping help is also a great idea, even if it might temporarily give her more reason to stay in bed. Having things taken care of without extra burden on you will not only help you but might give her a bit less stress as well.

I know she has a lot of guilt about all this. This is why I try to internalize my stress.

Sounds healthy.

 

[Abraham]

Wasn't implying it would be simple or easy. Just trying to be supportive.

Sorry, not saying you were. I have been saying the same thing, that she has to turn a corner at some point. I just don't know how to make that happen.

Whether it is a cause or a result of the other stuff, she is clearly depressed. I think you are right to try and find a therapist that is useful even if it costs more. This battle has gone on long enough for her to not be making some progress on some front.

Think getting some light housekeeping help is also a great idea, even if it might temporarily give her more reason to stay in bed. Having things taken care of without extra burden on you will not only help you but might give her a bit less stress as well.

I know she has a lot of guilt about all this. This is why I try to internalize my stress.

Sounds healthy.

That's what morning dumps are for.

 

[Abraham]

Tanner > http://boingboing.net/2014/04/23/catable-desk-designed-for-huma.html

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Wanger update

Spoiler

Turns out my chigger diagnosis was correct. I did make the (very cute, blond (so smart) doctor ) laugh though as she was checking me out. Told her how Mrs. SLB got me drunk and took aggressive advantage of me so the one mark was because of that. At least I think that's what she was laughing at.

Spoiler

Always

Be

Closing

I got the tough part out of the way in that she looked at my junk closely. GB, so smart and so hot because of it. Oh boy.

Wanger update

Spoiler

Turns out my chigger diagnosis was correct. I did make the (very cute, blond (so smart) doctor ) laugh though as she was checking me out. Told her how Mrs. SLB got me drunk and took aggressive advantage of me so the one mark was because of that. At least I think that's what she was laughing at.

Spoiler

You fluffed before she came in, right?

Yes but not too much.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Wanger update

Spoiler

Turns out my chigger diagnosis was correct. I did make the (very cute, blond (so smart) doctor ) laugh though as she was checking me out. Told her how Mrs. SLB got me drunk and took aggressive advantage of me so the one mark was because of that. At least I think that's what she was laughing at.

Spoiler

In like 6th or 7th grade, I got them all over my sack as a result of playing "king of the mountain" in my back yard and sliding down a grassy hill. Swelled up like a pop-a-shot basketball. My doctor paused mid-exam and brought in the female med student/intern to see as he phrased it "now this is what you call a bad case of chiggers".

Thanks doc. A can of Pringles would have looked small next to that swollen mess and he's hauling in chicks to check me out.

Pretty sure that's when I decided to go to school for engineering and not medicine.

 

[shuke]

Thanks to all for listening/words of encouragement.

 

[Abraham]

Thanks to all for listening/words of encouragement.

You're up in chess.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Man, I'm a terrible husband.

I got mad at Mrs. SLB because she forgot the Coke under the cart. By "mad" I mean a complete ****. You have a ways to go, grasshopper.

 

[Abraham]

Man, I'm a terrible husband.

I got mad at Mrs. SLB because she forgot the Coke under the cart. By "mad" I mean a complete ****. You have a ways to go, grasshopper.

"Damnit pepper, now I have to drink this pappy neat!"

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Man, I'm a terrible husband.

I got mad at Mrs. SLB because she forgot the Coke under the cart. By "mad" I mean a complete ****. You have a ways to go, grasshopper.

"Damnit pepper, now I have to drink this pappy neat!"

It was more like "Mother####er?! Are you kidding me?! I just put in 13 hours and can't wait to get home for a J&C. I asked you to get me two things while you were at the grocery store. TWO!! Yogurt and some Coke. Your ADD is driving me crazy but you refuse to admit to the problem. PLUS you are blind. Do you get glasses? NO. You cancel the appointment with the eye doctor. So you can't pay attention and you can't see on top of it to even give you a visual reminder. KILLING ME. I'm going to go play poker."

About 20 minutes later I apologized for being a ####. She admitted there was an issue with her and I wasn't in the wrong. I'm winning all over today. Should be an asteroid or something headed for us probably.

 

[Josie Maran]

Man, I'm a terrible husband.

I got mad at Mrs. SLB because she forgot the Coke under the cart. By "mad" I mean a complete ****. You have a ways to go, grasshopper.

"Damnit pepper, now I have to drink this pappy neat!"

It was more like "Mother####er?! Are you kidding me?! I just put in 13 hours and can't wait to get home for a J&C. I asked you to get me two things while you were at the grocery store. TWO!! Yogurt and some Coke. Your ADD is driving me crazy but you refuse to admit to the problem. PLUS you are blind. Do you get glasses? NO. You cancel the appointment with the eye doctor. So you can't pay attention and you can't see on top of it to even give you a visual reminder. KILLING ME. I'm going to go play poker."

About 20 minutes later I apologized for being a ####. She admitted there was an issue with her and I wasn't in the wrong. I'm winning all over today. Should be an asteroid or something headed for us probably.

I hate when bit##es forget my coke.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Man, I'm a terrible husband.

I got mad at Mrs. SLB because she forgot the Coke under the cart. By "mad" I mean a complete ****. You have a ways to go, grasshopper.

"Damnit pepper, now I have to drink this pappy neat!"

It was more like "Mother####er?! Are you kidding me?! I just put in 13 hours and can't wait to get home for a J&C. I asked you to get me two things while you were at the grocery store. TWO!! Yogurt and some Coke. Your ADD is driving me crazy but you refuse to admit to the problem. PLUS you are blind. Do you get glasses? NO. You cancel the appointment with the eye doctor. So you can't pay attention and you can't see on top of it to even give you a visual reminder. KILLING ME. I'm going to go play poker."

About 20 minutes later I apologized for being a ####. She admitted there was an issue with her and I wasn't in the wrong. I'm winning all over today. Should be an asteroid or something headed for us probably.

I hate when bit##es forget my coke.

Oh she bought it. She left it on the cart in the parking lot.

 

[strykerpks]

Man, I'm a terrible husband.

I got mad at Mrs. SLB because she forgot the Coke under the cart. By "mad" I mean a complete ****. You have a ways to go, grasshopper.

"Damnit pepper, now I have to drink this pappy neat!"

It was more like "Mother####er?! Are you kidding me?! I just put in 13 hours and can't wait to get home for a J&C. I asked you to get me two things while you were at the grocery store. TWO!! Yogurt and some Coke. Your ADD is driving me crazy but you refuse to admit to the problem. PLUS you are blind. Do you get glasses? NO. You cancel the appointment with the eye doctor. So you can't pay attention and you can't see on top of it to even give you a visual reminder. KILLING ME. I'm going to go play poker."

About 20 minutes later I apologized for being a ####. She admitted there was an issue with her and I wasn't in the wrong. I'm winning all over today. Should be an asteroid or something headed for us probably.

I hate when bit##es forget my coke.

Oh she bought it. She left it on the cart in the parking lot.

Homer just had a heart attack, thinking about a cart of coke

 

[proninja]

Forgetting the coke >> forgetting jack

 

[St. Louis Bob]

 

[Abraham]

"Let me make it up to you with a good rogering."

 

[DA RAIDERS]

Damn Shuke. Sux0rs. Keep your head up and carry on doing what you're doing. #### bob and his bed bug wanger, you are the current front runner for most awesome dad/husband.

 

[Josie Maran]

Man, I'm a terrible husband.

I got mad at Mrs. SLB because she forgot the Coke under the cart. By "mad" I mean a complete ****. You have a ways to go, grasshopper.

"Damnit pepper, now I have to drink this pappy neat!"

It was more like "Mother####er?! Are you kidding me?! I just put in 13 hours and can't wait to get home for a J&C. I asked you to get me two things while you were at the grocery store. TWO!! Yogurt and some Coke. Your ADD is driving me crazy but you refuse to admit to the problem. PLUS you are blind. Do you get glasses? NO. You cancel the appointment with the eye doctor. So you can't pay attention and you can't see on top of it to even give you a visual reminder. KILLING ME. I'm going to go play poker."

About 20 minutes later I apologized for being a ####. She admitted there was an issue with her and I wasn't in the wrong. I'm winning all over today. Should be an asteroid or something headed for us probably.

I hate when bit##es forget my coke.

Oh she bought it. She left it on the cart in the parking lot.

Homer just had a heart attack, thinking about a cart of coke

Thank you for getting the joke. Bob is just terrible.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

Wanger update

Spoiler

Turns out my chigger diagnosis was correct. I did make the (very cute, blond (so smart) doctor ) laugh though as she was checking me out. Told her how Mrs. SLB got me drunk and took aggressive advantage of me so the one mark was because of that. At least I think that's what she was laughing at.

In like 6th or 7th grade, I got them all over my sack as a result of playing "king of the mountain" in my back yard and sliding down a grassy hill. Swelled up like a pop-a-shot basketball. My doctor paused mid-exam and brought in the female med student/intern to see as he phrased it "now this is what you call a bad case of chiggers". Thanks doc. A can of Pringles would have looked small next to that swollen mess and he's hauling in chicks to check me out.

Pretty sure that's when I decided to go to school for engineering and not medicine.

Wait? This chigger thing is real?? Like crabs??