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It’s a good design. I think our place is around 1700 sq ft. And it takes care of the whole house. Down to 3 last night and the house still between 65&70 this morning.
Mama will be up soon and she’ll have the stove screaming. That girl can go through the wood but I have to say it’s nice to come in after being out in single digits to a warm house, my easy chair and a cup of coffee!!!
Keep them home fires burnin mama!!
 
Mornin brufab!!! How’s our miss Hannah doing?
She's ok we have new prescriptions to try out to help hold her fluids. Alot is pointing to pituitary issues since her boob milk hormones (prolactin) are high plus alot of other hormones/chemicals. Looks like the pituitary is the controller of all things hormone/chemical related. She could be infertile as well with the elevated prolactin. https://www.ohsu.edu/brain-institute/understanding-pituitary-disorders. This article is pretty much spot on with most of her issues.
 
@mm when we had to put our lab down I took 2 days off of work to spend every second I could with her I pretty much didn't sleep for those 2 days. I gave her the best food steaks chicken breasts everything she loved and non stop attention and let her sleep in bed and the whole 9 yards. My eyes are not dry either brother after hearing the news
 
She's ok we have new prescriptions to try out to help hold her fluids. Alot is pointing to pituitary issues since her boob milk hormones (prolactin) are high plus alot of other hormones/chemicals. Looks like the pituitary is the controller of all things hormone/chemical related. She could be infertile as well with the elevated prolactin. https://www.ohsu.edu/brain-institute/understanding-pituitary-disorders. This article is pretty much spot on with most of her issues.
Well that’s a step in the right direction. Once they nail it down, things will start changing for the better I imagine. Will cross our fingers on the infertility. If it’s an issue we’d be glad to chat with you guys about fostering if that is something you would be interested in.
plenty of kiddos out there that need someone.
 
I don't have a degree nor do I have to pay one off . I'm a skilled tradesmen. I'm a CNC supervisor and know more manual machining than anyone I've worked around. I work for a small company and I also do maintenance and repair. I've learned on the job and have done quite well for myself. I really don't understand your disparaging remarks. Everyone does not know everything. Just trying to help someone that may not know.
sorry if my sarcastic remarks don't quite filter through on the internet. Disparaging you was not the intent. I have modded the post to reflect that I hope.
 
She's ok we have new prescriptions to try out to help hold her fluids. Alot is pointing to pituitary issues since her boob milk hormones (prolactin) are high plus alot of other hormones/chemicals. Looks like the pituitary is the controller of all things hormone/chemical related. She could be infertile as well with the elevated prolactin. https://www.ohsu.edu/brain-institute/understanding-pituitary-disorders. This article is pretty much spot on with most of her issues.
My wife had the same thing. Your wife has a Pituitary tumor. The elevated prolactin is from a hormone secreting tumor which may or may not be able to be seen on the MRI. Sometimes they are very very small but the size isn't relative to the problems they cause its about how much hormone the tumor secretes. A really large one may not secrete much at all vs a small one that can secrete a ton. They diagnose it chemically not necessarily through image because of the trouble seeing it. They may start chemical therapy to shrink it there's a couple drugs they use they put my wife on bromocriptine to shrink its size thereby reducing the hormone it secretes. Or there is surgical options too. Her fertility should return once the tumor is dealt with. If she needs surgery or you need any help with good endo give me a call ill be glad to help with all the info we have gotten through that journey. Have a good morning.
 
sorry if my sarcastic remarks don't quite filter through on the internet. Disparaging you was not the intent. I have modded the post to reflect that I hope.
No hard feelings sir. I hope you have a good start to your day. And everything is well with you and your family.
 
Sad news, this really caught us by surprise.

Our younger dog, Linus, has an inoperable tumor on his spine, and will have to be euthanized tomorrow.

He is 10, is a rescue, and we have had him since he was 2. He is 65 lbs of solid muscle, and fast as the wind. He is very friendly and listens well. He loves to play fetch and tug, and has a fierce "allegator shake", but the only thing I ever saw him hurt was the raccoon that tried to rip through the screen and get into our house (Linus did not have a scratch on him, but the raccoon did not survive).

He also loves to go for walks, hikes, and ride shotgun. Kids and adults alike love to pet him.

We had him DNA tested. He is equal parts of Pit and Boxer, with a little Australian Shepard, Grate Dane and Nova Scota Duck Tolling Retriever.

My wife and I are devastated, and my eyes are not dry as I write this.
So sorry to hear this Mike. :( It's never easy for sure. Linus could never have had a better dad and mom.
 
My wife had the same thing. Your wife has a Pituitary tumor. The elevated prolactin is from a hormone secreting tumor which may or may not be able to be seen on the MRI. Sometimes they are very very small but the size isn't relative to the problems they cause its about how much hormone the tumor secretes. A really large one may not secrete much at all vs a small one that can secrete a ton. They diagnose it chemically not necessarily through image because of the trouble seeing it. They may start chemical therapy to shrink it there's a couple drugs they use they put my wife on bromocriptine to shrink its size thereby reducing the hormone it secretes. Or there is surgical options too. Her fertility should return once the tumor is dealt with. If she needs surgery or you need any help with good endo give me a call ill be glad to help with all the info we have gotten through that journey. Have a good morning.
GM Folks, the endocrinologist needs to make sure that the elevated prolactin is not a false positive. My wife had elevated prolactin for years and went thru all kinds of tests. It turned out to be an enzyme which triggers that test. He told her to avoid getting that test in the future. Hope the infertility gets resolved and you folks get the blessing you want.
 
She's ok we have new prescriptions to try out to help hold her fluids. Alot is pointing to pituitary issues since her boob milk hormones (prolactin) are high plus alot of other hormones/chemicals. Looks like the pituitary is the controller of all things hormone/chemical related. She could be infertile as well with the elevated prolactin. https://www.ohsu.edu/brain-institute/understanding-pituitary-disorders. This article is pretty much spot on with most of her issues.
Our hopes and prayers are with you and her to resolve this issue in a favorable manner.

FYI, my older daughter did not have her first till she was 43!

She lives in NH, and we were hoping to see her this Sat, but with the weather prediction, not so sure.
 
@Mustangsorry to hear about the dog hard losing them .

@Brufab hope they get everything sorted out.

Tenant called today the neighborhood is in lockdown . Town police and State Trooper swat team at the end of the street .
https://midhudsonnews.com/2022/01/26/breaking-apparent-standoff-in-town-of-poughkeepsie/View attachment 959580
Glad he just surrendered, so many times those situations end much worse, as it is he probably will loose all gun rights. Hope whatever situation is gets worked out.
 
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