November 2016 Frugal Chatter - All Welcome!!!

[Frugalbigmama]

Frugal friends, I'm sharing some very sad news in my world with you...

My brother-in-law died this morning, husband of my second-oldest sister.
He had esophageal cancer, diagnosed just about a year ago - went through surgery and many rounds of treatments, but it just didn't cut it.
He got taken to the hospital on the weekend, and had not been conscious since then.

I'm numb, I think - and it's hard to not keep crying; it just doesn't seem real that he is gone, and I'm just heartbroken for my sister and their kids and grandkids.

My sister is 10 years older than me, same age as her husband (and my husband) - they were childhood sweethearts and got married in 1972. When my sister retired from teaching several years ago, he took early retirement from his job as an IT specialist (civilian) with the police service here - they have travelled, and have been enjoying their children and grandchildren. Their three kids and their families all live here.

So, cancer sucks - and a whole bunch of other swears...

Hugs... Yes all the swear words!

[Angela273]

Natalka, I'm so very sorry to hear of your BIL's passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

[Angela273]

My doctor was booking appointments for next week, so I went to my alternate clinic. I saw the same doctor for the third time in 2.5wks. I just saw the doctor and started antibiotics. She saw me a week ago and said I'd be fine because it was just a virus. Boy was she ever wrong. I keep having dizzy spells several times a day. This sinus thing has really messed up my ears and has started to spread to my throat. My blood pressure is low, 100/60, which is just about normal for me. Hopefully the antibiotics kick in so that I can quit mouth breathing at night. my head hurts something fierce.

Baby girl's tonsils are a normal colour now, but still large. She is also running a fever and cut a molar over the weekend. They still has 3 days left of antibiotics. She was up several times last night.

I saw on my Sobeys pharmacy receipt that I now have enough points to redeem for a $100gc and still have some points leftover. I plan on taking advantage of some NF sales. I have 100pts/$1 spent on pork, so it gives me an extra reason to pick up some ribs. I'll probably pick up a few other things. I'll try to go Tuesday of Wednesday during the day.

[lizzie bargain]

Angela-I hear you and I also got an antibiotic for my sinuses today as well-after 3 weeks of on and off being sick I told my doctor I am sick of being sick-tired of mouth breathing also. Hopefully we will both feel better soon.

[lizzie bargain]

Natalka-I too am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your very dear BIL!

[lilo0003]

Natalka: I am so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you & your family.
I am a little worried about all they colds mentioned here that are worse than a cold. DH had a man cold last week (still has it) and has shared it with both myself and the older teen & we are living off Advil cold & flu as we both have the sinus headache. I really don't want to go to the doctor as that usually results in strep though for one of us. I also have a stupidly busy week at work so its the worst time to be less than 100%.

[Ciel]

@Natalka -condolences on the loss of your brother-in-law. Big, long hugs from your SC family during this time (and to your sister too).

[Ciel]

@Angela273 , @lizzie bargain , @lilo0003 -are any foods or liquids of any help with the sinus aspect? Worried about Angela's dizzy spells.
http://www.webmd.com/allergies/guide...fection?page=2
http://www.medicalmedium.com/blog/banana-mint-ice-cream
I did not know that mint tea can help with sinusitis.

[Natalka]

Thanks to all of you; this is why I adore my SC family!

[Angela273]

@Angela273, @lizzie bargain, @lilo0003 -are any foods or liquids of any help with the sinus aspect? Worried about Angela's dizzy spells.
http://www.webmd.com/allergies/guide...fection?page=2
http://www.medicalmedium.com/blog/banana-mint-ice-cream
I did not know that mint tea can help with sinusitis.

Ginger is supposed to help clear up your sinuses. Regular saline drops can help some too. Since I take my daily injection blood thinner, I have to be cautious not to eat or take anything that has blood-thinning side effects. I'm still nursing our twins, so I also have to keep that in. Mind when looking for treatments.

Thank you for your concern. The dizzy spells aren't fun, I'm pretty cautious to lean against a wall or sit in a chair when a dizzy spell hits. The doctor said that both of my ear drums are bulging, which is causing balance issues and dizziness. She thinks my blood pressure might be playing a factor, but I think it has little to do with it. I'm being careful to stay hydrated and I've been having extra salt since the dizziness started. Before this sinus thing started, dizzy spells were not a common occurrence for me.

[coupon girl]

nat -so sorry to hear of your brother-in-law's passing -thoughts and hugs are with you

[coupon girl]

-everyone that is sick take care and be on top of what you have may not just be a cold-I know from experience around sept 24 I got strep throat -then a few weeks later a chest infection -I couldn't beat it and felt awfull -my doctor sent me for a chest xray to rule out pneumonia then a regular cold -I was sick of being sick
-I was gonna go visit a friend in her 30,s with 2 little girls that took care of my mom (she was her homecareworker for 4 months) when the reg lady was off -found out she lives over by my son and her daughter was on hubby's school bus run -she wants me to bring ashlyn over for a visit -plus I have 2 lovely blankets to give to her my mom made (as she was sooo caring and gentle with her)but she has a cold and cough as does her daughter ,so I will pass need to keep my health
-watch ashlyn on Wednesday -weather is so nice here gonna get her outside then sat or sunday gonna babysit Sebastian for daughter/hubby so they can take in a show in the afternoon
-hung a load out on line -my sheets smelt divine from the line last night -so I slept better
-not getting groceries yet -stretching the time out a bit farther inbetween groceries -using stuff up in freezer and cupboards

[lizzie bargain]

Finally snowing here today so just going to stay inside and stay warm!

[Frugalbigmama]

Off in 20 mins to pick up DS.
Home to make homemade burgers on the bbq. Making extras for leftovers for my hungry boys for tomorrow (my youngest will take a cold burger in his lunch )
Then sort some laundry. May do it tonight.
Taking out ribs from freezer tonight and we are trying them in the crockpot tomorrow for the 1st time.
Cleaning the livingroom tomorrow night so we can put the tree up on the weekend.

[Natalka]

Finally snowing here today so just going to stay inside and stay warm!

Gah, so their prediction for snow for us tonight might just be true.