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Cathie G

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Hello everyone, got my staples out today. White blood cells are falling so I have 2 more days of antibiotics. Cant wait to get off of them. They make me feel drained all the time. If everything goes good I should be back on my prosthetic leg by the end of the month.
Hoping and praying for you. I don't do well with antibiotics either. The 2 major ones I'm allergic to. The only one I can really take is a z pack. It works good after your bathroom isn't your bedroom.
 

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Hello everyone, got my staples out today. White blood cells are falling so I have 2 more days of antibiotics. Cant wait to get off of them. They make me feel drained all the time. If everything goes good I should be back on my prosthetic leg by the end of the month.

Well you know we are all praying for you. Do you have other conditions that weaken your immune system? I know your so ready to get your mobility back. Sending out good vibes and warm e-hugs!
 

Cathie G

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It's not as enjoyable as I thought.
I miss some of the human interaction.
Not with every human though.
You'll get used to it. Go shopping. Interact with someone that you think is interesting. I've met young people that are so cute and funny. I've talked with people I knew in my former job because it was very in the public. Then I go home and have the time(I never had before)to help my animals in a better way. Sorry. I'll stop preaching. I did work 12 hours a week for about 1 year.
 

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That's so interesting. I've not heard a hiss yet. I've heard mine chirping but not that yet.
It's the boxie "hiss" when they suddenly pull into their shell and expel the air in their lungs to fit all the turtle parts inside. :D It wouldn't surprise me if that hiss sound from a baby box turtle meant their hinge was functional, at least partially.
 

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I will be trying your method soon. Bunny poo grows lots of earthworms.
My boxie definitely prefers earthworms from under her turtle pool, vs. right out of a store bought container. I like to think that rinsing them off makes them taste better to her. It cleans off the debris and may also wash off any defensive secretions designed to make the red wigglers unpalatable.

Red wigglers survive submerged for a few hours, longer if parts of the earthworm surface for air. Junior prefers eating her earthworms in the water.
 

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The part I left out earlier was that I added leftover greens (from salad mixes well past their use by dates) under the turtle pool to feed the earthworms. Occasionally I sprinkle calcium and vitamin supplements under there, too. If the reptiles in the house won't eat commercial diet pellets, I sometimes up the burn rate by sprinkling that type of pellet under the turtle pool, alternating with all the other stuff.
 

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Hello everyone, got my staples out today. White blood cells are falling so I have 2 more days of antibiotics. Cant wait to get off of them. They make me feel drained all the time. If everything goes good I should be back on my prosthetic leg by the end of the month.
Something to look forward to. [emoji3]
 

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Good Thursday everyone. I hope it is a good one. Today is windy again and the sun is out. [emoji24]

But it is amazing the difference a few days of rain makes. The grass is starting to look green again. 1st pic today and 2nd pic a couple of months back. View attachment 267250View attachment 267251

Good morning Carol! Even through the rain, you can see that the creepy tree is all filled out... nice view! I noticed that next Wednesday is out first official day of spring here:) are you still egg-watching?
 

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