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averygoodun42) wrote2010-02-08 10:26 am
averygoodun42) wrote2010-02-08 10:26 am
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Our pipes are clogged. Instead of using the snake (which I am pretty sure is what is needed), Geoff used chemicals to try and dissolve the clog. Thing is, I'm pretty sure the clog is made up of not-well-ground food bits, like beet skin... I don't know if chemicals work on those kinds of clogs.
Anyway, it's a nuisance because until the drains are clear, I can't run the dishwasher, or even wash the dishes by hand because there's nowhere for the water to go.
Babe's pipes are also clogged. Snaking, however, is the last option.
*sigh* I hate this. It's a power struggle that is unwinnable by us, because it's his body and we can not force him to use the muscles in the right way, and unwinnable for him because holding the shit in (and that is what he's doing) is making him sick.
It's been seven days. He's had miralax, pedialax and 4000 IUs vitamin C in the last 24 hours. And we're forcing water on him at every turn. If he doesn't poop by three, he's getting an enema, which I am rather dreading giving even if I know it will make him feel better. Eurgh. And I'm not even thinking about what happens next if the enema doesn't work... which, seeing as the root of the problem is a control/power struggle, is a possibility.
Speaking of poop, I am scared rather shitless by the idea for my exchange piece. The epic-ness is... daunting. My giftee will get a good gift, even if I chicken out of the epic gift, but I would really love to do the epic gift. I'm just not sure how to do it. Problem is, I don't know how to get from point A to point B. Not without turning what is already epic into something unachievable (in the limited time we have).
However, maybe I should focus on what is achievable. Both in creative endeavors and otherwise.
I went for a walk today using my knee brace for the first time. I think it worked nicely. I can't wear it for anything other than taking my exercise walks as it's prone to cut off my circulation if my knee is bent, but my knee doesn't seem nearly as tired as it has been after walks.
I made beef-beet soup last night and it was quite tasty except for being under-salted. I was going to make gluten-free bread today, but I'm not doing any cooking until the drains are clear.
And that brings me full circle, so I'll stop.
Cheers, all.
Anyway, it's a nuisance because until the drains are clear, I can't run the dishwasher, or even wash the dishes by hand because there's nowhere for the water to go.
Babe's pipes are also clogged. Snaking, however, is the last option.
*sigh* I hate this. It's a power struggle that is unwinnable by us, because it's his body and we can not force him to use the muscles in the right way, and unwinnable for him because holding the shit in (and that is what he's doing) is making him sick.
It's been seven days. He's had miralax, pedialax and 4000 IUs vitamin C in the last 24 hours. And we're forcing water on him at every turn. If he doesn't poop by three, he's getting an enema, which I am rather dreading giving even if I know it will make him feel better. Eurgh. And I'm not even thinking about what happens next if the enema doesn't work... which, seeing as the root of the problem is a control/power struggle, is a possibility.
Speaking of poop, I am scared rather shitless by the idea for my exchange piece. The epic-ness is... daunting. My giftee will get a good gift, even if I chicken out of the epic gift, but I would really love to do the epic gift. I'm just not sure how to do it. Problem is, I don't know how to get from point A to point B. Not without turning what is already epic into something unachievable (in the limited time we have).
However, maybe I should focus on what is achievable. Both in creative endeavors and otherwise.
I went for a walk today using my knee brace for the first time. I think it worked nicely. I can't wear it for anything other than taking my exercise walks as it's prone to cut off my circulation if my knee is bent, but my knee doesn't seem nearly as tired as it has been after walks.
I made beef-beet soup last night and it was quite tasty except for being under-salted. I was going to make gluten-free bread today, but I'm not doing any cooking until the drains are clear.
And that brings me full circle, so I'll stop.
Cheers, all.