I spent most of today in the ER dealing with a nosebleed that would not stop. It was a busy day there, so I was waiting for nearly three hours, soaking a towel with blood. There were several ambulances that came in with people, so I understand that delay, but I can't help thinking they were going "A nosebleed? Not high on the priority list." But I'm pretty sure this is the same thing I had 30 years ago, where I had a bad reaction to some mold or pollen that's built up in the house because I haven't been able to air the place out because spring decides to snow on us every few days.

Now I have a balloon in my sinus till Tuesday, and the windows open and fans going to move air around. It's going to rain tomorrow, but fuck that.

30 years ago, Hubby literally carried me into a doctor's office to get this taken care of. Today I coped on my own, other than housemate driving me to the ER and back. And I coped damned well.

ltc finally took a long nap this afternoon thanks to a very patient TCG, and when she woke up she finally ate. Meanwhile, I bought the sippy cup the nurse suggested. She isn't showing any signs of dehydration. So, I'm trying not to worry.

Oh yuck, Connie. I used to get nosebleeds something terrible when I had allergies. Yay for the coping, but sorry it had to happen. I have no choice but to mention that my lifelong allergies went bye bye after acupuncture. t Bob loves acupuncture

Good to see ltc eating. Babies are really good at taking what they need. If she hasn't had vomiting or diarrhea then you don't really have to worry about her being dehydrated. Except, that is what we do!

Why are there strapless swimsuits in a G cup? Is that a thing that would work for anybody?

Laura, she was also crying a lot and trying to feed but then gasping for air. Poor baby. The little formula we did manage to get in her with the syringe seemed to be enough that she could sleep, and after she slept eating was easier. The nurse also said that apple sauce will keep her hydrated if I need to go that route. She wasn't having any problems with solids.

Poor pumpkin. It is so hard when you can't explain to them why you can't fix it. Apparently that never changes either! All 4 of my mom's kids are in our 60s and she still suffers over us and thinks she is supposed to fix everything.

Why are there strapless swimsuits in a G cup? Is that a thing that would work for anybody?

The scaffolding that would be required to create that would render breathing impossible, I think.

I have no choice but to mention that my lifelong allergies went bye bye after acupuncture.

Well, I better try acupuncture. WTH, nothing else works.

Props to you for the coping, Connie.

When I was pregnant my allergy meds were absolutely forbidden and my midwife suggested acupuncture. It was like a miracle for me. It changed my life. 38 years of being stuffed up, gone. It has creeped up on me a bit in the past couple years, but not anything like it was. It has been 20+ years since I had the treatment, so a booster might be in order.

I finally got Frosty! I think I have all the cats now.

Laura, was it a one-time treatment (acupuncture for allergies) or did you have to go to multiple appointments?