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I know it’s an unpopular opinion but as someone who loves the books I love the show 🤷‍♀️. There are yes some things I wished they’d stayed true to, like the break up and parts of Logan’s story (brother and the problems with us dad). But overall I love it. It feels more like a typical drama that follows multiple storylines simultaneously and I honestly like that. Especially if it means we get more of the couples each season. I had to suspend that it was going to be like the book because it honestly never really is with these shows and accept it for what it is. I still love the books but love this show for what it is.

Hi everyone, my mom was recently diagnosed with CHF (61y/o). She originally went to the ER and was diagnosed with pneumonia and sent home. The next day she felt way worse and went back to the ER. They ran some tests and said it was CHF. They pulled off about 1200 mL of fluid and have began a regimen of new meds for her. They say her fraction is at 25%. She has 4 meds including lasix. She saw her cardiologist Wednesday and they said she sounded good and do continue with the new meds. She has an appointment scheduled with a CHF clinic in a few weeks and I’ve talked with them about starting cardiac rehab as well. She has been having a tough time emotionally getting used to all of this and adjusting to our new normal. I’ve been trying to find recipes for low sodium and making sure she gets some rest right now, but what else can I do to help her? I want to be there and do everything I can. I’ve ordered a pulse ox and we have a scale to make sure there’s no significant weight gain. She has generalized anxiety so this has just been a lot and she’s been terrified of sleeping but I’m doing what I can to keep her calm and stress free. What else can I do right now? What was helpful from others when you were diagnosed?

I’m an occupational therapist so without overstepping I try to do what I can with modifying/adjusting activities. It’s just so much harder when it’s your own 😞