Good to "see" you, -t!

My money is on alien baby in GI tract. Only *one* doctor out of the 4 that saw him today thought that was funny.

Meanwhile, I'm still giggling. But seriously, medical issues are stressful enough even when you *do* have a diagnosis so I hope the docs figure out what's going on asap, Tep.

sj, please to get better NOW, if not sooner. Are we sure the meds you were put on today aren't causing the fever? Not that I'd know if that's even possible but thought I'd ask.

sj much ~ma and some unsolicited advice from a UTI-sister who has learned the trick...for me at least.

After suffering 7 utis in one year, I figured out a non-doc formula that works perfectly. Maybe it would help you too.

I get the pure, non-sugar variety of cranberry juice from the healthfood store and slug at least a cup at a time. It is not for the faint of heart, but it is powerfully helpful in making the u-tract inhospitable to the little infecto-bastards.

Also, I take bee propolis extract...30% solution straight into the back of my throat because the taste is big of the ick. One stopperful every hour or so until the symptoms dissipate.

I haven't been to a doctor for this in more than 5 years.

It's also true that I start this regimen as soon as the all-too familiar symptoms raise their ugly heads. I'm not sure how it will work once the shakes have taken hold. God I hate that panicky, painful feeling.

Whatever you do for it, may it all pass really quickly.

Lot's of health-ma for you dad Steph, and the alien baby joke. Funny.

Gotta go find a red crayon and make valentine cards for my kids now.

Gotta go find a red crayon and make valentine cards for my kids now.

You? Best dad ever (and that's with some stiff competition).

Gotta go find a red crayon and make valentine cards for my kids now.

That definitely beats the "nuns saying a novena" card! I haven't checked my mail, dunno if Dad sent one this year...though there might be more provocation to do so, this year, than ever...

I even tried to calculate if you were coming out ahead with the 8k additional salary and the increased commjute, but I decided I didn't have enough data. But I was totally thinking about you, just not typing. Anyway, congratulations, esp. pon the using your brain part.

I calculate about $2k/year of that will spent be gas and maintainence on the vehicle. Maybe $2.5k

But hey, I hear they will give overtime freely, and possible bonuses three times a year.

Not even going to talk about divorce. I've seen 4 (5?) pretty much unfun any way you slice it. I sat my parents down the last time they discussed it and 'splained "You're both 50-something, no one is going to like you any better than he does."

I have the hiccups, and I need to make a pie. Also, I made the most horrid mistake ever, job wise..I'm beating myself with a studded board right now (not literally).

My money is on alien baby in GI tract. Only *one* doctor out of the 4 that saw him today thought that was funny.

Ah, now see, my best friend the ER doc would have really appreciated that one. Look what her pregnant self did this Halloween:

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Anyway, Tep, I'm glad it's looking like nothing super serious for your dad but sorry you (and he) are having to deal with more medical crap.

I have the hiccups, and I need to make a pie.

I always heard swallowing a little sugar cured hiccups. I'll have to try making a pie next time.

I made the most horrid mistake ever, job wise

Most horrid mistakes ever really suck. Hope things are easily fixed.

Does *anyone* out there watch Related? I really enjoy this show and I want a Bob of my very own. But he should look like Marco.