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Already facing potential big expenses

January 3rd, 2016 at 08:01 pm

I'd already mentioned NT's broken collarbone and related surgery in my 2016 outlook; that is still an unknown. What I forgot to mention is that AS has been putting off dealing with a dying front tooth that will need to be replaced with an implant, and her foot problem that she has self-diagnosed as plantar fasciitis. She tried all the recommended remedies and is still having problems.

So those are two important things that will need to be handled and likely cost a pretty penny.

Then there's my own recent tooth infection. The antibiotics were less than $10, but I'll need to go in on Monday, and depending on what they find, that could wind up being another big expense.

Then there's the basement bathroom. We found out a while ago that no wall rebuilding is included in what we paid the plumber, so we either need to build our own drywall or hire someone to do that separately. I'm not one of the point people on this project, so I'm just waiting to find out what is required financially. We've already gotten a $100 fine for dragging feet and not getting the thing done one way or the other; more fines will be coming if someone doesn't do something soon. (I'm determined to limit my role to nagging since I was always very specific that I didn't want to be part of the DIY project.)

That's all I can think of so far, but it's only Jan. 3! I half-jokingly told AS the other day that it may not be a year of home improvement because we have so many bodily improvements that need to be taken care of first.

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5 Responses to “Already facing potential big expenses”

  1. Househopeful Says:
    January 3rd, 2016 at 10:54 pm 1451861670
    1451861670

    Its always something when it comes to health and home repairs! We already have a doctors visit under our belt for 2016. Hope things improve health-wise in your household soon Smile

  2. FrugalTexan75 Says:
    January 3rd, 2016 at 10:55 pm 1451861755
    1451861755

    Yeah, those items do sound like they could cost a few pretty pennies. Hope your tooth issue isn't too involved.

  3. Kiki Says:
    January 4th, 2016 at 03:50 am 1451879412
    1451879412

    Can I offer some advice the PT gave me regarding PF?

    It begins from tight calf muscles. If she can stand off a stair and lower her leg to get a truly good and through stretch of the calf multiple times as day, take anti inflammatories, use ice when especially painful, stretch thoroughly before she gets out of bed, role a frozen water bottle each day/night under foot. All that will help. I have fought it twice and while we think it is part of the foot it begins much higher in the leg.

    My sympathies to her!

  4. ceejay74 Says:
    January 4th, 2016 at 04:24 am 1451881460
    1451881460

    Thanks! I've seen her do at least some of these, but I'll make sure she sees this.

  5. ceejay74 Says:
    January 7th, 2016 at 10:42 pm 1452206527
    1452206527

    Kiki, AS wanted me to thank you. She's been incorporating your suggestions into her routine, and there's been a marked improvement. She's decided to hold off on seeing a doctor to see if it continues to improve. So, thanks!

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