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Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Insurance companies really suck these days! I have a hassle every time I get a refill because I take a drug that has no generic option yet. They want me to switch. Doc says no way.

Two year olds will be two year olds and write on walls.

But they are so cute!

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I felt sorry for my nurse who was honestly trying to get me the script filled. But this new insurance company has so many hoops. DH went and picked up ten days worth of samples so I'll be arguing this all over again when the week starts.

The two year old got a time out and confiscated crayons. She also stuck a crayon in one of the little holes in the back of DH's laptop and broke it off. The hole was just where a screw is and the crayon was easily removed with no damage. But she did get in trouble for it. And yes, she's still cute.

chef · Guru

My vent for today is rather petty. Time is crawling. I hate days where it seems like it takes hours for a few minutes to pass.

NJN - I hope you get your insurance company straightened out. If they're turds to you, you can always sic DH on them.

Divine Geek · Guru

Insurance companies have gotten a little crazy these days. My cousin is a diabetic. She nearly ran out of insulin because the insurance company said they were waiting on paperwork from the doctor and the doctor said they sent everything in.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Divine Geek wrote:
Insurance companies have gotten a little crazy these days. My cousin is a diabetic. She nearly ran out of insulin because the insurance company said they were waiting on paperwork from the doctor and the doctor said they sent everything in.

I'm glad she got it. Insurance isn't wanting to pay for anything these days.

Divine Geek · Guru

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Divine Geek wrote:
Insurance companies have gotten a little crazy these days. My cousin is a diabetic. She nearly ran out of insulin because the insurance company said they were waiting on paperwork from the doctor and the doctor said they sent everything in.
I'm glad she got it. Insurance isn't wanting to pay for anything these days.

I guess it ended up having something to do with the brand of insulin her doctor was prescribing. All of a sudden, the insurance decided they didn't cover that brand. but it took like 2 weeks to get that answer and have the doctor write it for another covered one. She was freaking out, she was like, do they not understand I am going to DIE waiting for an answer??

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Well, that's kind of like what happened to me. When they deny you they don't have to notify anyone. Not the doctor, not the patient, not the pharmacy. They just deny you and leave you hanging. Being a nurse myself I know that it's not that we don't care but unless someone tells us the patient is denied we think everything is fine. Then on the patients end they think everything is fine too. It's not until someone starts complaining that things come to light. And what happens is the insurance can randomly, at any time, decide they don't want to cover a drug. Then there's nothing you can do about it. Sometimes you can get another comparable drug. Sometimes not.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

TIME CHANGE AGAIN?!!!!!!!!!!!

I hate it.

flan

TrudyML · Guru

The day that won't end. Trying to break in new boots. Feet are killing me!

Tinydancer · Guru

TrudyML wrote:
The day that won't end. Trying to break in new boots. Feet are killing me!

Wear them on your head. Not only will your feet feel better but you can start a new fashion statement...lol. Seriously though I hope they feel better as the day goes on.

TrudyML · Guru

Tinydancer wrote:
TrudyML wrote:
The day that won't end. Trying to break in new boots. Feet are killing me!
Wear them on your head. Not only will your feet feel better but you can start a new fashion statement...lol. Seriously though I hope they feel better as the day goes on.

My neighbor used to throw them on. Sadly, he moved.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

And.....the guilt trip has begun. We are being given grief and told they "cannot believe" we are not going back home for FIL's birthday (which is New Year's Day) because it is a milestone birthday. We went back to Michigan for his birthday last year even though we had already been that year because "it might be his last" (the guilt trips are strong with this family). We have no vacation time left this year, we just bought a new house, and we plan on going back next summer for the family reuinion, which MIL really wants us to do. The guilt trip is always given by those that live close by, and it is ANNOYING. Especially coming from my BIL that can't bother to visit them on a regular basis during the year even though he lives 15 minutes away.

And let's not forget that my SIL told me straight up last year that we were celebrating Christmas on MY birthday even after one of her brother's asked to change it to New Year's Day because he couldn't get there by New Year's Eve (my birthday) because Dad shouldn't have to share his birthday with Christmas.

TrudyML · Guru

Am skipping family this year.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

LL, don't let the "guilt trippers" get to you.

Let it go in one ear, and out the other.

They have a lot of nerve, giving you grief, given what you've said about how often they visit.

And, they live close by! furious

(It really doesn't matter what you do. Someone is going to find fault with it. Family can be really good at playing that game.) cry

Ignore them.

And enjoy your holiday in your new home. With your husband and children. smile

Just an idea. smile

Riding · Guru

I am with the group, don't let them guilt you, not easy I know. But you can only do so much

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Tell them F off. Last year was a scheduling nightmare for us. I finally planned it and said, "Whoever comes comes. And if you don't we'll see you when we see you!"

ed11563 · Guru

Lawyerlady wrote:
And.....the guilt trip has begun. We are being given grief and told they "cannot believe" we are not going back home for FIL's birthday (which is New Year's Day) because it is a milestone birthday. We went back to Michigan for his birthday last year even though we had already been that year because "it might be his last" (the guilt trips are strong with this family). We have no vacation time left this year, we just bought a new house, and we plan on going back next summer for the family reuinion, which MIL really wants us to do. The guilt trip is always given by those that live close by, and it is ANNOYING. Especially coming from my BIL that can't bother to visit them on a regular basis during the year even though he lives 15 minutes away.

And let's not forget that my SIL told me straight up last year that we were celebrating Christmas on MY birthday even after one of her brother's asked to change it to New Year's Day because he couldn't get there by New Year's Eve (my birthday) because Dad shouldn't have to share his birthday with Christmas.

Just tell them that you've make reservations for them ALL at the nearest Motel Six, and you expect them to all show up at your place, since you went there last year.

(No, I'm not kidding.)

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

That sucks, LL. REally sucks.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Seriously - another email this morning telling us to reconsider. Grrr.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Lawyerlady wrote:
And.....the guilt trip has begun. We are being given grief and told they "cannot believe" we are not going back home for FIL's birthday (which is New Year's Day) because it is a milestone birthday. We went back to Michigan for his birthday last year even though we had already been that year because "it might be his last" (the guilt trips are strong with this family). We have no vacation time left this year, we just bought a new house, and we plan on going back next summer for the family reuinion, which MIL really wants us to do. The guilt trip is always given by those that live close by, and it is ANNOYING. Especially coming from my BIL that can't bother to visit them on a regular basis during the year even though he lives 15 minutes away.

And let's not forget that my SIL told me straight up last year that we were celebrating Christmas on MY birthday even after one of her brother's asked to change it to New Year's Day because he couldn't get there by New Year's Eve (my birthday) because Dad shouldn't have to share his birthday with Christmas.

You get to a point in life where you don't "Do Guilt" anymore. Do what you want and choose to do. Those who don't like it and choose to miserable can just sit and not like it and be miserable. That's on them.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
Seriously - another email this morning telling us to reconsider. Grrr.

Wow! I'm sorry.

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

So my response was that it was not possible for many reasons, that if it was possible, we would already have made plans to be there. Then I said "Please stop asking - the guilt trip is not appreciated." I have a feeling the crap is about to hit the fan. I do not have patience for this type of harassment.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Lawyerlady wrote:
So my response was that it was not possible for many reasons, that if it was possible, we would already have made plans to be there. Then I said "Please stop asking - the guilt trip is not appreciated." I have a feeling the crap is about to hit the fan. I do not have patience for this type of harassment.

Personally, i have found that the less I explain myself , the easier it is. It is much easier to say "Sorry, I can't make it", and then I stop talking. The WHY of something doesnt' really matter. You are either going or you are not. That is how i deal with most people nowadays. Now, of course with family, i would probably be more likely to put forth an explanation. But, then if they still pester me, i would just say that i am sorry and I cant' make it.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
So my response was that it was not possible for many reasons, that if it was possible, we would already have made plans to be there. Then I said "Please stop asking - the guilt trip is not appreciated." I have a feeling the crap is about to hit the fan. I do not have patience for this type of harassment.
Personally, i have found that the less I explain myself , the easier it is. It is much easier to say "Sorry, I can't make it", and then I stop talking. The WHY of something doesnt' really matter. You are either going or you are not. That is how i deal with most people nowadays. Now, of course with family, i would probably be more likely to put forth an explanation. But, then if they still pester me, i would just say that i am sorry and I cant' make it.

Which is where I am at. I offered a short explanation - it was ignored. Now I'm at the "no" stage.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

You have already explained yourself. I would just let it go at this point. Not coming, end of story. If they want to pout, let them pout.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lawyerlady wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
So my response was that it was not possible for many reasons, that if it was possible, we would already have made plans to be there. Then I said "Please stop asking - the guilt trip is not appreciated." I have a feeling the crap is about to hit the fan. I do not have patience for this type of harassment.
Personally, i have found that the less I explain myself , the easier it is. It is much easier to say "Sorry, I can't make it", and then I stop talking. The WHY of something doesnt' really matter. You are either going or you are not. That is how i deal with most people nowadays. Now, of course with family, i would probably be more likely to put forth an explanation. But, then if they still pester me, i would just say that i am sorry and I cant' make it.
Which is where I am at. I offered a short explanation - it was ignored. Now I'm at the "no" stage.

Wow. Well, I hope they stop asking now. If they don't, BLOCK them!

huskerbb · Guru

Lawyerlady wrote:
And.....the guilt trip has begun. We are being given grief and told they "cannot believe" we are not going back home for FIL's birthday (which is New Year's Day) because it is a milestone birthday. We went back to Michigan for his birthday last year even though we had already been that year because "it might be his last" (the guilt trips are strong with this family). We have no vacation time left this year, we just bought a new house, and we plan on going back next summer for the family reuinion, which MIL really wants us to do. The guilt trip is always given by those that live close by, and it is ANNOYING. Especially coming from my BIL that can't bother to visit them on a regular basis during the year even though he lives 15 minutes away.

And let's not forget that my SIL told me straight up last year that we were celebrating Christmas on MY birthday even after one of her brother's asked to change it to New Year's Day because he couldn't get there by New Year's Eve (my birthday) because Dad shouldn't have to share his birthday with Christmas.

My mom did that her with mother--starting at about age 80. "Oh, we better go out there for Thanksgiving because it could be her last one, blah, blah, blah...". I quit believing her after awhile and grandma lived to be 103.

I think mom just felt guilty because she didn't live by her mother.

No matter how much time you spend with someone, when they die, you always think that maybe it could have been more. It's just the way it is, but you can't live your life based on an inevitable eventuality that hasn't happened.

Could I have went to see my grandmother more? Sure, again, I think that once someone goes you look back and say that you could.

BUT--what other things would we have not done had we spent more time there? Maybe I wouldn't have spent as much time with Czech's MIL who I was close to, or some friends, or other family, or just some time alone with my wife and kids.

ed11563 · Guru

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
So my response was that it was not possible for many reasons, that if it was possible, we would already have made plans to be there. Then I said "Please stop asking - the guilt trip is not appreciated." I have a feeling the crap is about to hit the fan. I do not have patience for this type of harassment.
Personally, i have found that the less I explain myself , the easier it is. It is much easier to say "Sorry, I can't make it", and then I stop talking. The WHY of something doesnt' really matter. You are either going or you are not. That is how i deal with most people nowadays. Now, of course with family, i would probably be more likely to put forth an explanation. But, then if they still pester me, i would just say that i am sorry and I cant' make it.
Which is where I am at. I offered a short explanation - it was ignored. Now I'm at the "no" stage.
Wow. Well, I hope they stop asking now. If they don't, BLOCK them!

I learned with MIL that the only way to say "no" and not get an argument back was to say, "because that's what we decided". (Lather, rinse, repeat as needed)

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Dear Adobe:

STOP CRASHING.

That is all.

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

This is reason 1753 why I often hate people:

CHEROKEE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A Cherokee Co. woman has been arrested after deputies received videos of her performing sexual acts with a Dachshund.

Deputies charged 23-year-old Hannah Marie Haynes of Chesnee with buggery.

Investigators say Haynes took the videos of herself and sent them to a man who then gave them to the North Charleston Police Department.

An investigation began after the North Charleston Police contacted Cherokee Co. Deputies about the videos.

Haynes was taken to the Cherokee County Detention Center and released on a 5,000 bond.

All I was doing was checking the weather forecast on our local news channel, and THIS was one of the featured stories.

flan

Tinydancer · Guru

Do you need counseling now then?

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Tinydancer wrote:
Do you need counseling now then?

Well, I don't see chalk mentioned in the article, so probably not.

Tinydancer · Guru

But she was watching the news for weather and somehow heard a news story. That must need counseling.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Tinydancer wrote:
But she was watching the news for weather and somehow heard a news story. That must need counseling.

That's an idiotic comment, even for you.

flan

Tinydancer · Guru

YOU said it so if the idiotic fits...

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
But she was watching the news for weather and somehow heard a news story. That must need counseling.
That's an idiotic comment, even for you.
flan

It's actually kind of funny. It wasn't a slam against you so much as the Emory students. If you didn't dislike Tinydancer so much, you'd see that.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
But she was watching the news for weather and somehow heard a news story. That must need counseling.
That's an idiotic comment, even for you.
flan
It's actually kind of funny. It wasn't a slam against you so much as the Emory students. If you didn't dislike Tinydancer so much, you'd see that.

I see very clearly.

She never misses an opportunity to get her digs in at me.

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

And, since I'm WAY past college age...

flan

Tinydancer · Guru

What I said was exactly what you said you did. You watched the news for weather and then acted surprised that they'd have that NEWS story. I was joking about counseling but maybe it could help you grow the heck up.

Divine Geek · Guru

Since its here, I'll vent. I emailed the new president to ask if he wanted me to cancel a reoccurring meeting the old president (my boss) had me schedule. New guy responds yes, and copies his new assistant. You can copy her all you want, but she has nothing to do with this. It's MY meeting. Scheduled on MY calendar. SHE can do nothing about it. I do realize that it's just everything about her that bugs me, I'll own that. But it gets under my skin

ed11563 · Guru

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I am so ticked off. I have this medication for OIC. And it works great. I had to go to something prescription because nothing over the counter (OTC) was working. I was getting low so I called the pharmacy and asked them to call it in. Next day they say the doctor still hasn't called. Next day they it needs pre authorization from the insurance. So I call the doctor and tell them. They call it in. Next day I call the pharmacy. Nothing. I've now gone two day without it. Today I call the number on the back of our insurance card. He tells me the doctor hasn't called in the pre authorization. I call and talk to the nurse. He HAS called in the pre authorization. I call the insurance back. They say it can take up to 72 hours to pre authorize. I tell them it's been 48. She says she doesn't know why it's still pending. She would have to open my case to tell me. So I ask her to please do that. She says well, you have been denied. But we don't have to notify anyone. GREAT. Now she gives me a new number to "appeal" the case. So I had to call the nurse AGAIN to give him that number. AND, I was denied because there are OTC's available. GRRRRRRRRRRR So right now the nurse is going to give me a month of samples until this crap gets straightened out.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch the two year old colored on my wall. DH is wondering why I'm so aggravated today.

This is exactly why I always at least price our prescriptions at my local Costco and/or Walmart pharmacies WITHOUT insurance.

Frequently they are either about the same cost as my co-pay with Express Scripts, or only a little bit more.

I hate Express Scripts, they screw up a lot, and seem to cause aggravation for its' own sake.

ed11563 · Guru

flan327 wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
But she was watching the news for weather and somehow heard a news story. That must need counseling.
That's an idiotic comment, even for you.
flan

I took it as a joke, and find it funny.

I says a lot of idiotic things to be funny.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Divine Geek wrote:
Since its here, I'll vent. I emailed the new president to ask if he wanted me to cancel a reoccurring meeting the old president (my boss) had me schedule. New guy responds yes, and copies his new assistant. You can copy her all you want, but she has nothing to do with this. It's MY meeting. Scheduled on MY calendar. SHE can do nothing about it. I do realize that it's just everything about her that bugs me, I'll own that. But it gets under my skin

If it's his assistant, she needs to know when things on the calendar get changed. I realize this is stressful for you, but you've turned this into a BEC situation, it sounds like in this vent.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
But she was watching the news for weather and somehow heard a news story. That must need counseling.
That's an idiotic comment, even for you.
flan
It's actually kind of funny. It wasn't a slam against you so much as the Emory students. If you didn't dislike Tinydancer so much, you'd see that.
I see very clearly.
She never misses an opportunity to get her digs in at me.
flan

I know this is hard for you to grasp, but NOT EVERYTHING IS ABOUT YOU.

Divine Geek · Guru

Lawyerlady wrote:
Divine Geek wrote:
Since its here, I'll vent. I emailed the new president to ask if he wanted me to cancel a reoccurring meeting the old president (my boss) had me schedule. New guy responds yes, and copies his new assistant. You can copy her all you want, but she has nothing to do with this. It's MY meeting. Scheduled on MY calendar. SHE can do nothing about it. I do realize that it's just everything about her that bugs me, I'll own that. But it gets under my skin
If it's his assistant, she needs to know when things on the calendar get changed. I realize this is stressful for you, but you've turned this into a BEC situation, it sounds like in this vent.

Oh, I have. And that's why I only allow myself to vent about it here.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

It's impossible to train someone who worked somewhere else and knows everything and the way we do it is WRONG. I'm so done.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Southern_Belle wrote:
It's impossible to train someone who worked somewhere else and knows everything and the way we do it is WRONG. I'm so done.

Is it a boss or co-worker?

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
But she was watching the news for weather and somehow heard a news story. That must need counseling.
That's an idiotic comment, even for you.
flan
It's actually kind of funny. It wasn't a slam against you so much as the Emory students. If you didn't dislike Tinydancer so much, you'd see that.
I see very clearly.
She never misses an opportunity to get her digs in at me.
flan
I know this is hard for you to grasp, but NOT EVERYTHING IS ABOUT YOU.

Except, in THIS case, she WAS TALKING TO ME.

flan

Tinydancer · Guru

Wrong thread.

-- Edited by Tinydancer on Saturday 26th of March 2016 12:13:24 PM