(morning writing, health, cats, weather, f&f)

[elainegrey]

In health news, i now have yet another additional skin diagnosis, autoimmune and well correlated with existing diagnosis. I also have a clear plan. Well, clearish. Will write up and get confirmation, because memory and the instructions on box differ.

Bruno has crystals in his urine which could explain what seems to be increased urination outside the box. Having a barrier pad on the couch paid off this morning. X-ray next to look for kidney stones.

Yesterday dawned with Gulf warmth and humidity and ended with an arctic blast that dropped the temperature 20°F degrees and the dew point 35°F over the afternoon into evening. I dunno, it seemed more abrupt as it was happening, but now doesn't seem that remarkable. The low passed over us at 13:37, with the dew point (an absolute measure of the humidity independent of air temp) at 60°F at 13:12 and 25°F at 19:17 and hitting 16°F at 7:22 this morning.  Temperatures fell, too, with a high of 62.6°F at 13:07,  40.8°F at 19:17,  and a low of 24.9°F also at 7:22 this morning.

Taking today off to go with Christine on a visit to her sister A's in Mayberry/Mount Airy, riding up with sister D. This is fraught for Christine in part with the concern about bathroom stops and anti-trans politics, and her health condition about which she is not wanting to make clear to her sisters. Instead, there is abundant worry about A's health and D's grief. And how A doesn't recognize D's grief. And D's anger over how their brother L's widow is being treated by brother L's kids (which is both objectively problematic treatment, but probably compounded by D by her recent widowhood). And A wanting to ignore that and not talk about it at Christmas.

I had tea with my sister last night when i went to pick up my new scripts, gave her a big hug, and told her how thankful i was for our relationship. I am so very very very lucky in my relationship with L and do not take it for granted. Brother N is on his own planet, which is more intense now that his sons are at college and his wife and daughter have moved back to the states. I feel sad for him on one hand, but on the other -- well, i suspect that his regrets are going to be more of a headache to for L & I to negotiate as Dad gets older and passes, and we have to deal with the "family" home (note N never lived there). But L: i feel lucky we are both honest, open, and compassionate with each other.

Comments

[tamena]

our sibling stuff seems to have very much the same vibes
skin stuff is frustrating!
Hopefully Bruno's issue are the crystals and getting it cleared up will solve a lot of them. Low ash foods are helpful with keeping crystals away and before you commit to the RX food they're going to sell you do some sleuthing for OTC brands. Most cats I've known over the decades can't stand the RX stuff =( There are alternatives though
Here's to travel being uneventful and easy! I can't imagine how difficult having to plan things must be adding extra concerns like you guys are dealing with. I wish people would just let others be.

[allezhop]

We went through that temperature drop yesterday in Virginia, too! I agree it felt shocking. Also I woke up freezing because I hadn't turned my heat back up to the baseline (which is already pretty low).

[annie_r]

A different dx? Will wait for details.
Sibling stuff, ugh, but glad you and L are on the same page.

Is Bruno on the Royal Canin Urinary S/O food? Mine all like it a lot, and it's expensive, but they also get canned food, so the kibble lasts a long time.