The Goose and Carrot Pub Thread

Yes, we do just give the meds as per the clock, but we still expect a few wobbly days with DD1!

@LathkillDale thank you. It’s the wobble I’m not sure if we should try and avoid but it will mess up other routine if we change it.

DH has mentioned it to DD and now she is worried. DH and I disagree on what time an 11am pill should be taken after the clocks go back. I don’t want to influence your answers but what does the pub think?

Can you say what medication it is? The approach I would take would differ depending on whether it's timed because having too much in a 24 hour period is bad, or whether it needs to be given at timed intervals to prevent symptoms, etc.

E.g. paracetamol has a max dose of 4g/24 hours (assuming an adult over 50kg), so I'd delay the 11am dose until the clock said 12pm if taking it would go over 4g in the previous 24 hours.

If it's a drug that has a long half-life, so most antidepressants, then 1 hour won't make much difference, so I'd stick to the clock time.

Ah so 11 becomes clock 12 tomorrow? I thought 11 became clock 10.

So if I give at clock 11 tomorrow it will be 1 hour later than usual?

we couldn’t get any more confused here than we are already 😆.

So to correct the hour tomorrow should we give at 10am or 12 noon? I think 10 DH thinks 12, DD is just worrying, as well, it’s the clocks changing full stop.

@roaringdragon thank you for putting it simply. Neither of us are adamant as both muddled and trust each other so now don’t believe our own selves. How is DS1 with the change? On the upside me and you get an extra hour.

Oh that is so helpful! Thank you. Sorry DS1 is not good today, yes the light is tricky here too. It’s freezing here hope you get tucked up in bed with tea, cake and book asap.

thanks @Lougle i think I’m going to stick with clock times and hope there is enough in DD’s system to tide her over being an hour late.

@roaringdragon bizarrely DD is feeling the cold! That’s a first, I’ve taken it as a good sign that she is now potentially feeling a change in temperature. Our house is a balmy 19 degrees. Keep snug and have as restful of a Saturday night as possible as you can.

@roaringdragon thank you, the drive wasn't terrible but we had to charge the car on the way home. Theoretically, we shouldn't have needed to, but the increased wind and rain reduces the efficiency.

It’s really stormy here. I do a half hour change when the clocks go back if ds is wobbly and just ignore if he’s stable and carry on with winter time hours. I once travelled mid IVF and had to stick to uk time for three days in the Middle East….challenging.

Its quite windy and rainy here as well - got old paint from area to tile removed today and DH went to collect brackets I ordered. Got them and then car got a flat tire and lost a wheel nut so he sent a message to say calling rescue services. Meanwhile power was going on and off here. DH is back now and car fixed and currently have power.

I've done all the questions on PIP form now so its just adding evidence and printing now then will get it sent off guaranteed delivery. DS did leave bathroom open and even hasn't left rubbish in it today where the bath will go and has been putting it in the bin. Plumber we are still awaiting quote and date.

Finally settled on incremental timing. That was a lot harder involving DD in the decision but although I was not happy with DH throwing the decision at her the day before it happens it is better long term to have her aware. Done nothing but discuss this with DD until I’m finally in bed.

Dcat is being a diva. Will not go out in wind or rain and is shouting at us.

Ds had another seizure this evening. Lots of smashed crockery but miraculously not hurt himself. We are worried and tired but life will go on. We have decided to stock up a little in food and water as recommended (though if I know dh this will spiral into crazy levels of prepping). So long as it isn’t too expensive I think it will be a good way to adjust some of what we do. Perhaps I will become a super organised canner and jammer. It will keep me entertained.