Wanted: cheap lodging within a 3 hour radius of New Orleans. Preferably in a space where we do not increase the risk of disease exposure.
What: Paul needs us to clear out. He has a ton of work to get through so that A/C can be installed and we can be ready for insulation to be put in next week.
Where: We can’t stay in Mobile (it’s the Masters’ weekend) and the weather is going to be cold and overcast/rainy (go figure, after 6 weeks of gorgeous, perfect weather) so my plan to take the kids to the beach doesn’t make as much sense with a high of 74 on Saturday and 69 on Sunday. The money splurge only seems worth it if there is a beach involved.
Giardia test came back negative. Still waiting on a few other tests, though. Meanwhile, the symptoms linger in the afflicted of the household (although Kate’s could be related to her taking Amox).
Did I mention that Paul is unemployed a week from tomorrow?
Any suggestion on family health insurance to cover us for a few months (since COBRA will cost $1100+/month?)
Meanwhile, we hemorrhage funds as we bust tail to finish the back. (We planned for this financially, but the time to actually pick things out, get good deals, coordinate all the timing of deliveries, and figuring out how to make the time to get each step done before the next thing arrives… THIS is the challenge.)
I think this time in our lives is actually more stressful than those whirlwind two months when we… moved ourselves cross country, sold a house, rented, switched jobs, got married, sublet, bought a house, moved in, and were hospitalized for 4 days in a brand new city. All that? CAKEWALK. And it isn’t the job change or the money or any one big thing… it’s the fact that we both have so so so much going on and so so so much to do that it is paralyzing.
Anonymous | 10-Apr-08 at 11:44 pm | Permalink
Hi there – greetings from Ukraine – just wanted to make a quick suggestion re: giardia…you probably already know that the standard giardia test used by most doctors in the US is not very sensitive (up to 40% false negative!) It sounds like you have a lot going on, but if you haven’t already consulted her, you might think about trying to get in to see Dr. Susan McLellan in the Trop Med department. Not the most warm and fuzzy bedside manner but could probably nail the diagnosis and help you out…I think her clinical practice is in the travel medicine department. Just an idea…hope you are better soon!
Charlotte
shokufeh | 11-Apr-08 at 6:37 am | Permalink
Paul is unemployed a week from tomorrow? Yikes! When Sam and I were unemployed for a bit, I got Medicaid for MrMan, which helped relieve a lot of stress. However, given that both you and Paul have visited the hospital in recent months, maybe that isn’t the best answer.
I hope you get some down time soon.
How about going to Hammond for the weekend? I would guess it’s not super pricey, and then you could also go to the strawberry festival.
Poists | 11-Apr-08 at 9:47 am | Permalink
Is La La Land in a 3 hour radius????
I would say look into the BC/BS HMO for the interim.
What is happening with Paul’s job?
Matt | 11-Apr-08 at 7:31 pm | Permalink
I know someone who contracts and pays $10k annually for his BCBS PPO premiums. I can ask who he purchases through if you like — drop an email.