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ArielA

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01-16-2011 at 10:54 AM.

Ok I have a CVS question here. Yes I read the CVS thread for last week and this, but I feel more comfortable asking the question in here. I did the Pepsi deal 3 times last week (on Wed, Friday, and last on Saturday). The last time I did it, my receipt said limit reached at $59.xx, but that was yesterday. Isn't today a new week? They are saying in the thread that the two weeks are combined and I don't understand why. Can anyone help me out? I just wanted to know if I would be able to do the deal again today.

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Sounds like a normal reaction to "culture shock." Your posts reminds me of the time I got a letter from a friend. I knew SAHM was getting to her when she stated "I am willing to pay an adult just to come and talk to me."

Yep that is kinda where I am at. Except I am lucky that my brother lives with us and he is home too. So there is another adult here, but still not the same as work.

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01-16-2011 at 11:07 AM.

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....Met a fellow SD'er. Proceeded to put stuff in her cart for her, chatted it up, and don't recall what I may have said, or why in the world I was putting stuff in her cart for her. Went to bed at 3:00 AM, got up at 8:00 AM. Need coffee..that is all for now.

did you chat up the cart, or the stuff you put in there?

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My publix stopped taking Walgreens q's. blah. Went by T and found nothing really. All the toys were gone. I found one cute little Circo baby that reads for 3.xx but she was broke

And I found a cookie cookbook for 1.24. Went by Publix and got stuff to make ribs, mac 'n cheese, fresh green beans and a cake for dinner tonight.

Trying to stay busy but my nerves are wrecked. Keep wanting to burst out in tears so time to go take the meds the doc gave me Thursday.

I can't figure out if I'm over reacting or properly reacting, or if there has just been so darned much in such a short time that I'm on overload and all it took was this one thing to put me over the edge. I'm trying my darndest to be positive yet I have this fear eating away at the pit of my stomach. It's so silly I know, because I do truly believe Em is going to be just fine. I don't know. I guess I am crazy. /rant

time to go start ribs.

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The first thing you need to remember is to allow yourself to be where ever you are emotionally. You are on a roller coaster ride right now. The uncertainties are overwhelming. This is probably the most difficult thing to reconcile. You can't make a plan of action if you don't know what you are facing.

You are not over reacting. You are reacting properly. You need to be where ever you are emotionally and let yourself accept this.

What you are feeling and going through is not silly.
You are not crazy.

We are here for you, don't ever forget that! If you would like my phone number, I'd be happy for you to have it. You can call me at any time. I am here for you. I will help you as much as I can. You are not alone.

teri, bunnies said exactly what i wanted to say. but it bears repeating:

you are not overreacting.
you are not blowing up.
you are not crazy.
you are not ranting.
you are not being silly.

you are just reacting.
and that makes you human. and normal. and sane. and whole.

when life tosses things at us, there is no way to know how we will feel emotionally. but it is important to feel what you feel when you feel it. it is far better to let it out, than to hold it in and deny it or cover it up with meds or something else. so if you feel like crying, go ahead and cry. it might just help you get to the next stage of dealing.

and if crying alone feels worse, and you need to/want to/would like to cry while talking to someone, then that's the thing to do. and if you'd rather cry with someone who doesn't know you in person, but knows you kinda, well then here we are.

much like bunnies, i, too, can give you my number and you can call me anytime, night or day and cry as much as you need to/want to/feel like. no judgments. and i will never make any mention of it to you or anyone else after.

oh and one more thing:
you are amazing for your grace, generosity, humor, strength, wisdom.
that you have withstood so much and still been all the things above makes you extra super awesome and awe-inspiring.

remember that. give yourself several pats on the back for all you have done/withstood/survived: they are achievements.
and when you feel overwhelmed, remind yourself of how far you have come, how much you have conquered, how things did work out.

and then give yourself permission to be everything you need to be: angry, sad, happy, teary, skeptical, confused, overwhelmed. it's all okay. it's all normal.

i am praying for you and your daughter. and i send you a world of strength and love.

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bunnies46

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01-16-2011 at 11:14 AM.

Quote from ArielA

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Ok I have a CVS question here. Yes I read the CVS thread for last week and this, but I feel more comfortable asking the question in here. I did the Pepsi deal 3 times last week (on Wed, Friday, and last on Saturday). The last time I did it, my receipt said limit reached at $59.xx, but that was yesterday. Isn't today a new week? They are saying in the thread that the two weeks are combined and I don't understand why. Can anyone help me out? I just wanted to know if I would be able to do the deal again today.

Yep that is kinda where I am at. Except I am lucky that my brother lives with us and he is home too. So there is another adult here, but still not the same as work.

CVS..what you need to do is look at last week's ad and this weeks ad. Look and see if the numbers are the same. In other words..example:

1/09/2010 buy 3 bunnies and get 3 free offer number 46

1/16/2010 buy 3 bunnies and get 3 back offer number 46

Limit 2

So you could do the offer 2 times over a 2 week period. Make sense?

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jteef1

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01-16-2011 at 11:17 AM.

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Yep that is kinda where I am at. Except I am lucky that my brother lives with us and he is home too. So there is another adult here, but still not the same as work.

Glad your brother is there to talk to. A nice article about culture shock is HERE [sdsu.edu]. A lot of people think that culture shock occurs only when you move to a new country. But it can occur when changing ANY environment.

I think the concept of REVERSE culture shock is also interesting. When you return to the culture where you used to "belong," and it feels odd... (like if you would become comfortable being a SAHM - and then returned to work and felt

- or even just felt kind of out of place there...)

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ArielA

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01-16-2011 at 11:19 AM.

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CVS..what you need to do is look at last week's ad and this weeks ad. Look and see if the numbers are the same. In other words..example:

1/09/2010 buy 3 bunnies and get 3 free offer number 46

1/16/2010 buy 3 bunnies and get 3 back offer number 46

Limit 2

So you could do the offer 2 times over a 2 week period. Make sense?

Ok that makes sense. My paper is not here yet

(I have already complained and will hopefully be getting my paper soon) but I did read in the thread that there were 2 different offer numbers, so in theory I should be able to do it again this week?

for the help hun!

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01-16-2011 at 11:31 AM.

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Trying to stay busy but my nerves are wrecked. Keep wanting to burst out in tears so time to go take the meds the doc gave me Thursday.

I can't figure out if I'm over reacting or properly reacting, or if there has just been so darned much in such a short time that I'm on overload and all it took was this one thing to put me over the edge. I'm trying my darndest to be positive yet I have this fear eating away at the pit of my stomach. It's so silly I know, because I do truly believe Em is going to be just fine. I don't know. I guess I am crazy. /rant.

My gosh! Of course you feel like crying! You have been through so much - and are flooded with conflicting emotions. Though your hope is strong - the fear is still there, bumping against the hope. Dealing with one emotion is one thing. But when conflicting emotions start bumping into each other inside us -

Yes. It feels "crazy" - and can be overwhelming sometimes.

I agree with bunnies - that it is even harder right now because of all the uncertainties. I always liked the Serenity Prayer:

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

I think it is "wisdom to know the difference" that gets us every time. If you can figure that one out - the other two are easy. But in times of uncertainty that wisdom isn't there.

That state of limbo - and waiting - and not knowing - can be a VERY rough place to be.

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01-16-2011 at 11:32 AM.

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Glad your brother is there to talk to. A nice article about culture shock is HERE [sdsu.edu]. A lot of people think that culture shock occurs only when you move to a new country. But it can occur when changing ANY environment.

I think the concept of REVERSE culture shock is also interesting. When you return to the culture where you used to "belong," and it feels odd... (like if you would become comfortable being a SAHM - and then returned to work and felt

- or even just felt kind of out of place there...)

everyone! Finally got mostly caught up here. I think I am having the reverse culture shock, I just returned to working fulltime after being a SAHM for a little more than 2 yrs. I have so many mixed emotions. Some days I cry on the way to work, at lunch and on the way home. Other days I am fine. I miss my girl so much while I am there.

Ariel- We are going to be trying for another baby in the next few months.

I am sooo excited I want another baby so bad! I miss little babies!

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01-16-2011 at 11:37 AM.

Hi all...Does anyone know if Target can program their registers on a local store level, or is it all done corporate wide?? Had some odd things happen today and I am desperately trying to figure it all out. Thanks.

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ArielA

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01-16-2011 at 11:46 AM.

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Glad your brother is there to talk to. A nice article about culture shock is HERE [sdsu.edu]. A lot of people think that culture shock occurs only when you move to a new country. But it can occur when changing ANY environment.

I think the concept of REVERSE culture shock is also interesting. When you return to the culture where you used to "belong," and it feels odd... (like if you would become comfortable being a SAHM - and then returned to work and felt

- or even just felt kind of out of place there...)

Thanks! That's a pretty good article! I have done some hobbies to help me cope more, but its still a change!

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everyone! Finally got mostly caught up here. I think I am having the reverse culture shock, I just returned to working fulltime after being a SAHM for a little more than 2 yrs. I have so many mixed emotions. Some days I cry on the way to work, at lunch and on the way home. Other days I am fine. I miss my girl so much while I am there.

Ariel- We are going to be trying for another baby in the next few months.

I am sooo excited I want another baby so bad! I miss little babies!

Aww hun! I am sorry!

I am excited for you! A new baby will be fun!

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01-16-2011 at 12:14 PM.

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Hi all...Does anyone know if Target can program their registers on a local store level, or is it all done corporate wide?? Had some odd things happen today and I am desperately trying to figure it all out. Thanks.

Uh oh...this doesnt sound good. What happened? PM if necessary

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01-16-2011 at 12:29 PM.

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Uh oh...this doesnt sound good. What happened? PM if necessary

PM sent....Thanks.

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.teri.

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01-16-2011 at 12:34 PM.

Em's oncologist called her. It's NOT cancer. He is sending her to an orthopedic surgeon. It is Fibrous Dysplasia [bonetumor.org]. Non cancerous, but can be eat away her bone. Basically, the tumor spreads and weakens the bone, so not sure of treatment yet. We'll find out when she sees the surgeon. Hopefully she won't need a hip replacement, but if that's the worse of it, I'll take it. It also said that symptoms are worse during pregnancy which explains why her hip hurt so bad the whole 9 months.

Gosh, they did this so freakin fast, I'm just glad he took the time to call her on the weekend to let her know what it was. Now, i'm off to read up on this thing.

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01-16-2011 at 12:41 PM.

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Em's oncologist called her. It's NOT cancer. He is sending her to an orthopedic surgeon. It is Fibrous Dysplasia [bonetumor.org]. Non cancerous, but can be eat away her bone. Basically, the tumor spreads and weakens the bone, so not sure of treatment yet. We'll find out when she sees the surgeon. Hopefully she won't need a hip replacement, but if that's the worse of it, I'll take it. It also said that symptoms are worse during pregnancy which explains why her hip hurt so bad the whole 9 months.

Gosh, they did this so freakin fast, I'm just glad he took the time to call her on the weekend to let her know what it was. Now, i'm off to read up on this thing.

So glad it's not cancer! A bone tumor sounds scary too but not as scary as cancer!

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01-16-2011 at 12:41 PM.

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Em's oncologist called her. It's NOT cancer. He is sending her to an orthopedic surgeon. It is Fibrous Dysplasia [bonetumor.org]. Non cancerous, but can be eat away her bone. Basically, the tumor spreads and weakens the bone, so not sure of treatment yet. We'll find out when she sees the surgeon. Hopefully she won't need a hip replacement, but if that's the worse of it, I'll take it. It also said that symptoms are worse during pregnancy which explains why her hip hurt so bad the whole 9 months.

Gosh, they did this so freakin fast, I'm just glad he took the time to call her on the weekend to let her know what it was. Now, i'm off to read up on this thing.

OMG! That is incredible! I can't imagine the relief you must be feeling after fearing for the worst!! And what a fantastic dr to call on the weekend to bring the news to you!

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01-16-2011 at 12:49 PM.

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The first thing you need to remember is to allow yourself to be where ever you are emotionally. You are on a roller coaster ride right now. The uncertainties are overwhelming. This is probably the most difficult thing to reconcile. You can't make a plan of action if you don't know what you are facing.

You are not over reacting. You are reacting properly. You need to be where ever you are emotionally and let yourself accept this.

What you are feeling and going through is not silly.
You are not crazy.

We are here for you, don't ever forget that! If you would like my phone number, I'd be happy for you to have it. You can call me at any time. I am here for you. I will help you as much as I can. You are not alone.

Quote from getgreen09

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did you chat up the cart, or the stuff you put in there?

teri, bunnies said exactly what i wanted to say. but it bears repeating:

you are not overreacting.
you are not blowing up.
you are not crazy.
you are not ranting.
you are not being silly.

you are just reacting.
and that makes you human. and normal. and sane. and whole.
****snip******

Quote from jteef1

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My gosh! Of course you feel like crying! You have been through so much - and are flooded with conflicting emotions. Though your hope is strong - the fear is still there, bumping against the hope. Dealing with one emotion is one thing. But when conflicting emotions start bumping into each other inside us -

Yes. It feels "crazy" - and can be overwhelming sometimes.

I agree with bunnies - that it is even harder right now because of all the uncertainties. I always liked the Serenity Prayer:

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

I think it is "wisdom to know the difference" that gets us every time. If you can figure that one out - the other two are easy. But in times of uncertainty that wisdom isn't there.

That state of limbo - and waiting - and not knowing - can be a VERY rough place to be.

This is what I love about this thread.. and I keep coming here.. You girls rock..

you ALL

Quote from .teri.

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Em's oncologist called her. It's NOT cancer. He is sending her to an orthopedic surgeon. It is Fibrous Dysplasia [bonetumor.org]. Non cancerous, but can be eat away her bone. Basically, the tumor spreads and weakens the bone, so not sure of treatment yet. We'll find out when she sees the surgeon. Hopefully she won't need a hip replacement, but if that's the worse of it, I'll take it. It also said that symptoms are worse during pregnancy which explains why her hip hurt so bad the whole 9 months.

Gosh, they did this so freakin fast, I'm just glad he took the time to call her on the weekend to let her know what it was. Now, i'm off to read up on this thing.

I am glad..very glad Teri for you

..God be with you all..

I think i now i can share my story, I lost my sister to AML, She was diagnosed after 2 months since she had her daughter.. after a futile 7 months struggle, we lost her.. Your Em's story remainded me of those traumatic times and How much I wished i know TCC then, everybody here made me moved, teared and emotionally tightened.
I am again very glad Teri for all you...
I am hoping that my BIL will let me adopt her, and she would really be by daughter i always dreamed having

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