WHAT’S GOING ON?! Tater, House Hunt, and Life Update! | We Need to Talk GRWM

[@Alexandria-Ryan]

Hey guys! I just wanted to hangout and chat with you all today! I talk about Tater a lot in this update but he and his health are a big part of our lives! I would love know if you guys think the neck bruising is normal or if that should be an area of concern. The vets office didn't see the bruise but they said it was probably where the blood was drawn so Im hoping that is all it is because google has made me nervous about dog bruising😅! We have been continuing our house hunt and I promise I should have an exciting update soon about the "thing" I have been talking about and maybe even a potential move! Leave any comments or questions you have down below! Love ya💖

[@chitawan]

Hello! Veterinary Nurse here! The bruise looks super consistent with a blood draw, especially if he was super wiggly - it can definitely cause a bruise like that! For his allergy testing - not sure if he’s seeing a dermatologist- if not I highly recommend going that route vs doing the blood allergy test. Most derms will do intradermal allergy testing and it’s usually a lot more accurate. Feel free to ask any questions if you have them!

[@rockyylima4476]

I think it depends, was he wearing a leash often, is it hurting the dog or he is acting normal, did he had some vacation or medication on that área or close, if he was wearing something it can also just be an allergie or reaction, my dog had those with a leash, and she used that one over almost a year before no harm but one day is was bad, we throw it out and bought other from different material and it was gone.

[@crazychick]

You may check the peanut butter to see if it has any of the fake sugars in it bc that can cause issues with dogs. Make sure the peanut butter is only peanuts

[@rosemarybelore6622]

You are such a gem and I’m so glad I discovered you during Covid and stuck with you since then. If I lived near you I think you and I would be great friends lol I don’t think you realize what a truly wonderful person you are❣️ The love you have for Tater and Ren is a sight to behold. The fact that you wanna go fight someone because you think they might have hurt him warms my heart ❤ He is so lucky to have you and Jeremey for his pawrents. I really enjoyed this catch up video and thank you for making it. It’s nice to see where you are with your health, the house hunt, work and whatever else you want to share. Love your channel and you sweet pea. I look forward to all your videos ❤

[@lisashelleby4464]

I was having similar symptoms and my PCP finally ordered thyroid testing came back I have hashimoto's an autoimmune disease and now on synthroid.

[@vicxxo_]

Hey babes, licensed esthetician here! It sounds like your skin barrier is severely damaged. I’d recommend a gentle, simple skin care routine for a few weeks until it’s repaired. Gentle cleanser, leukwarm water, hyaluronic acid serum, barrier repair serum/cream, moisturizer, spf for daytime. No harsh chemicals or makeup or anythingggg until it’s repaired. I hope you see this and it helps 💕 aquaphor also is extremely helpful! Also I’m not a dr so do whatever your dermatologist/pcp says 😂❤ P.S. you are beautiful with or without makeup 💋

[@VictoriaERav]

I was looking for a comment like this! 💕 this honestly sounds like it could be eczema or even rosacea. Which definitely requires THEEE gentlest of products and a no make up face for awhile while everything is healing.

[@Abigail_Wyatt]

Exactly!! EVERYONE on KZbin complains about their skin problems but then proceeds to try too cover it up with make up. You won’t die if you go a while with out makeup to let your skin heal. You might be uncomfortable but you won’t die and your skin with thank you for the breather.

[@brittanyw.9351]

I'd avoid HA though in Winter unless you have a good humidifier! Dries me out worse.

[@alyssah3758]

If your barrier is compromised, the ordinary barrier support serum really helps my skin when it gets like that!

[@Akiron111]

I over-exfoliated my face once during the pandemic and had something similar happen. Once I figured it out I started putting an aloe ointment on my face and nothing else and it took a few weeks but it helped a lot. Haven't made this mistake since 😅

[@ibreatheair6313]

Hey! Lifelong crocheter here! Here's an easy way to make sure you have no tails: you can either (one) take the tail and the main yarn that you're using and crochet them both into the first few stitches, or two) you could use a yarn needle and after you're done with your project, Stitch it into the project and hide it that way. Just a couple of things that I've done over the years. Have fun on your crocheting Journey! Also, you can make so much with Granny squares! I have a friend who has made blankets for beds, bags, she even made me a little wrap using granny squares this christmas! I've actually used a granny square pattern similar to the first one you showed to make a baby blanket for a friend. (Just kept doing the rounds til it got big enough.) You can do so much with them!

[@15Abay]

You should try the woobles crocheting animal kit. They are cute

[@IAmTheOnlyChanel]

Hi so I was wondering I can’t get past just doing one line of crotchet I can’t seem to go back on myself. I always end up with them not looking right and having to undo them. Can you give me some tips or advice? I really wanna be into crocheting but I’m so terrible at it 😭😭

[@shirleyq3023]

I have just brought a wooble the penguin 🐧 one can not wait to try it

[@LucieAnne]

​@@IAmTheOnlyChaneli'd recommend closely following along with a beginner video so you can really see what you're doing and what the stitches are supposed to look like/where the hook should go as you're going along

[@jamic19]

​@@15AbayI was going to say the same thing

[@jillianj310]

With regards to the neck bruise, it is absolutely from them taking blood there and him struggling and not the actual restraining.them being rough. They likely got into the vein and he thrashed and the needle jostled, which is why they stopped taking the blood. They didn’t want to completely blow the vein and to minimize his discomfort and bruising. And I assume they went for the neck vs the leg because of the volume they needed would be quicker through the neck.

[@Maddie_XOXO_26]

As a vet tech I second this!!

[@cherlynhyde4624]

​@@Maddie_XOXO_26 As a fellow vet tech, I third this 😂

[@sarawhite9338]

Or it's just pumpkin puree (as she said it might be :-)). Easy to clean off with an unscented baby wipe or damp cloth if so. 😅❤❤ Much love to you, guys/ gals & Tater & Ren. They're adorable. ❤❤

[@vwood3]

Was just about to say the same thing lol. Also fellow rvt 😂

[@jillianj310]

@@sarawhite9338 that orange/yellow line is separate from the bruising. And most likely from the pumpkin puree. Lol

[@zauren8998]

If you get cotton yarn you can make your granny squares into little washcloths! They’re a great starter project

[@karenlarsen8980]

That’s what I did when I started, small victories when I finished them!

[@GhostHelwig]

My bunny, who sadly passed over a year ago, was sickly from the moment we got him, and I remember that feeling of being grateful we were the ones who adopted him because I’m disabled so I could always be with him. I think being constantly there to monitor him helped us keep him with us for nine wonderful years. I still miss him so badly I’m tearing up, but getting those years was such a blessing. He’s the best thing that ever happened to me. So I really empathize with you and Tater. I hope he gets healthier and has a long, wonderful life with you. He’s lucky to have you and your family watching over him. 💕

[@jmarshal]

Binky Free, bunny 🌈

[@GhostHelwig]

@@jmarshal Thank you. That’s very kind of you to say.

[@Willow_Thorn7]

Hi Alexandria, When you go to your new doctor, ask them for a complete blood panel workup. It can determine a lot. Most of your symptoms you mentioned are ones that I suffer from with my Hashimoto's which is a thyroid condition. The weight gain, headache and gluten intolerance along with the rash you are describing are ones I suffer from. The body aches are one of the ones I suffer from daily. It would definitely be worth getting it checked out and the blood panel work up can really tell you so much

[@stampertje9844]

I totally agree and make sure they also do an allergy panel because some of the symptomes can come from allergies that you mabey developt over time. Changes are that multiple things together causing all the problems.

[@destinyphillips5110]

Hey, I work at a vet clinic so I can help clear some things up! The jugular vein is the quickest and easiest way to get blood from a dog! Tater is a pretty small boy and smaller dogs tend to bruise more easily and that’s most likely why he had the bruise on his neck. Most clinics are fear free so as soon as a pup lets us know they aren’t having it, we send them home with some calming meds (aka gabapentin and trazodone) that helps take the edge off. If it makes you feel better, you could always ask them to draw blood from the back leg too! Hope this helps. Also, if he hasn’t tried Apoquel or Cytopoint for allergies he can try that as well! It works wonders for my pup

[@sarawhite9338]

Our vet last time sent us home with 100mg capsules of gabapentin for my 13 lb boy kitty that they scared the pee out of literally. They put a towel over his head & he freaked out & peed on the floor & maybe them (ha! I'm not saying they deserved it, but they kinda did). Just for shots! My boy wasn't having it & we weren't happy with them either. Our 3 other kitties were fine. I've been on that med & I think 100mg is a lot for him at 13 lbs (plus, I know people that have had bad reactions to it & he's my baby, even at 10 yo), so I got rid of the pills. We'll take him elsewhere next time. Maybe my boyfriend can hold him while they do the shots. He's good at keeping them calm for nail trims & such. I'm a bag of nerves at the vet with them. Does that sound like too much to any vets or vet techs here? 100mg capsule gabapentin for a 13 lb male neutered cat to clarify. I have no idea HOW I was going to get the med in him either. He's feisty & picky.

[@destinyphillips5110]

@@sarawhite9338 aw I’m sorry you had that experience! We sometimes put a towel over the kitties head if we feel like they are super super stressed so I’m sorry that didn’t work out for your baby. Maybe he could be in a kitty burrito next time? Some kitties find that comforting. For the gab, 1 capsule is in his weight range. It’s suppose to help chill him out and keep him calm but if you are concerned, I’d definitely let your vet know. As far as you or your boyfriend holding, that’s a liability issue. Not saying your baby would ever bite, but if he did and you two got hurt or anything the clinic could be liable. I would definitely talk to your vet about other calming measures such as Feliway and such. Hope that helps.

[@ipodbelladancerella]

I agree with you! Fellow RVT here. I sing the praises of apoquel and cytopoint it’s helped so many pets even mine (I got a itchy baby who break out a lot) and other thing you can look into is feeding him a sensitive skin and stomach diet (I personally love purine pro plans salmon version due to the added bonus of omega 3 fatty acids) or you can talk to your vet about placing him on a special prescription diet like royal canine’s hydrolyzed protein or hills science diet z/d formula !

[@mitch868]

Thank you for helping our friend!!

[@HelloLauren21]

Cytopoint works amazing for our dog, too!! Definitely recommend asking your vet about that.

[@AutumnStormB]

Having worked as a tech in a vet clinic for several years, I can reassure you that the bruise was instantly recognizable as something that does sometimes happen during blood draws. It looks awful, but it sometimes happens especially if the pet is really fighting the blood draw.

[@hailyjohnson407]

My dog is what the vet techs affectionately call "squirmy" and so he had a blood draw one time and they brought him back in the patient room to me, and about a minute layer, I realized I had blood on my hand and sleeve. He must have been very squirmy when they drew his blood and it caused him to bleed more than expected from his lower neck/upper chest area. I walked out into the hallway and said "hey, uhhh, no big deal but can I get some paper towel or something in here? He's still bleeding." And they apologized and explained that he was fine for the initial poke, but he was dehydrated some and they had to stick him a second time to get enough blood for the test, and he did not do as well with the second one once the needle was in place he wouldn't sit still. The vet tech helped me clean him up and had me hold some compression on it for a few minutes to make sure it had stopped, and it already had. My little man is stubborn though 😂

[@AlinaPen]

For the granny squares (and all crochet projects) you just weave the ends into the work. You can use a blunt/plastic tapestry needle or your crochet hook and just weave the string through the stitches until it seems safe and hidden enough; you can snip off the excess.

[@chelsieperez923]

I started crocheting like 10 years ago in my early 20s. Don’t give up! It’s such a fun hobby and I can crochet literally anything just by looking at an inspo pic. It’s such a rewarding hobby 😊 also search a tutorial how to weave in ends so you can learn what to do with your starting and ending yarn

[@MercifulSky]

I get so irrationally angry at people that take beautiful old homes and give them the modern white/gray "farmhouse" treatment. Stop ruining a good things 😭

[@kaylasteines9007]

Seriously though! And if it's not your style, don't buy the house! Find one that fits your style better 😭

[@TRKJSR]

It’s not your house

[@jess0324]

@@TRKJSRthats why the person said “irrational”. they know its not their house and they shouldnt be angry, but they are.

[@Yuukicrossx01]

Modern NEVER fits an old house... Like EVER... Historic old homes need to remain historic and wood is not bad. I can not live in a house in white walls. I'd go crazy! My house is full of color and intrigue. Like when you walk in it's like stepping back in time. However, it's a combination of my husband's and mine tastes. Modern is not always better!

[@tristanstelter8231]

(Apologise beforehand for sounding very negative, I've got very strong Feeling's over this topic) I agree with you whole heartedly, I find it Absolutely atrocious when people renovate older homes into the new bland standard that is todays (Modern farmhouse aesthetic, And or Ultramodren) Most of the time it consists of ripping out anything with detail, Uniqueness, And Quality, and simply cookiecuttering the entire house and making it all way to open, Not to mention the fact a perfectly fine colorful 50's house with custom linoleum floor's that where unique in every room (Excluding bedrooms cause carpet) It was selling for 80K, but then It got sold, Then put back up on the market for 300k... All they did was make the entire house grey on the outside, Painted over the wood paneled walls, Ripped every glass light fixture out and made them all Wireframe lights with exposed bulbs, Ripped out the tree in the front yard and the plants and make it random plant's that looked like weeds, Few of them too, And of course.... Replaced the floors across the house with that beachwood grey faux wood flooring.... Why buy a unique home just to make it the same and ruin things nobody can get anymore ? That's the true question And of course modern never fits inside an older home, When people make victorian homes modern inside I feel it is an absolute disgrace, Plumbing, Fixing wireing and AC , Sure that's alright, But making everything white and bland and ripping out wood details... That's where the issue lay's

[@marianneslade3296]

Crochet is great! I’ve been crocheting since I was a kid and I just now started making animals. Don’t stop, it is so rewarding. KZbin is a great source to learn. Enjoy and stick with it!

[@helenmartin221]

Hi ya. I have been around dogs all my life and had a dog was epileptic and we cut out all dairy products which did help, but he still had the odd seizure. Also my friend has 13, yes 13 rescue dogs and one of her dogs started getting bald spots on his side. Turned out to be seasonal alopecia. Maybe worth asking the vet next time your there. Poor little Tater xxxx

[@bobbieamdahl1811]

We want updates on your health journey, too! Not only are we worried/care but a lot of the stuff you’re talking about is going on with me, and I’m sure others too! Although I am seeing a dr about it- they haven’t really been totally helpful so far.

[@SomethingAboutBeautee]

That staircase in the house y’all looked at was such a beautiful part of the house. It’s characteristics like that in a house that not only gives it character as mentioned but that suckers me into loving older homes! ❤

[@mc_creates3499]

Crocheting (and yarn crafts) is so great for calming down and taking a mental break! I love your squares! Those ends are meant to be woven in, so that's what you would search if you're looking for a video

[@djnashville5698]

So good to see you girl!! You look BEAUTIFUL as ALWAYS!! I am sure you are STRESSED, so skip the make-up, hun!!

[@giiblet]

Hey girl I get scaly dry skin on my face and have insane sensitive skin that even CeraVe burned the ONE and ONLY thing that calmed and cleared my skin almost over night was Dr. Jardts ceramindin face cream. It's their yellow tube. Their witch hazel stuff is too intense so I don't use any of the redness relief but that yellow tube is THICK, ABSORBS so fast and DOES NOT BURN or sting or itch. It really got rid of my sensitive lizard skin. Plus I wash my face with head a shoulders and that combination helps me so much. 💜

[@vibrantvampire1571]

Crocheter of 20 years here, youre doing really well especially learning off a video because that definitely makes it more difficult. The little tail end pieces that are hanging off just get worked into the piece so you can take a yarn needle and sew them end pieces that are hanging off just get worked into the piece so you can take a yarn needle and sew end pieces that are hanging off get weaved into the piece you can do that with a yarn needle or with a hook though it is a little more difficult using the hook than a needle. If you keep up youll be doing amigurumi (the little stuffed animals) before you know it. The hardest part with them is haveing consistent tension and then being able to read the patterns cause its essentially learning a whole new language 😅

[@shelbygoodman9158]

My whole family's skin was doing the same thing! Turns out we needed a humidifier in the house because the humidity level was too low. Got the humidifier and now we're all good. We got one of the bigger ones from Home Depot and placed it near the air intake for the air unit.

[@tammyellison735]

I eat gluten free in and of itself gluten-free will not help you loose wt. It will help your belly. You may need to see a Rheumatologist. Joint pain and skin issues remind me of an autoimmune issue. I have psoriatic arthritis, it affects my skin and joints. Good luck and take care.

[@morganthurston7975]

Allergy tests are best left to a dermatologist. The blood tests can be pretty inaccurate. And for food allergies, elimination trials are the best way. Also, the bruise is definitely from Tater struggling during a blood draw. Unfortunately, some pets bruise easier than others, and that combined with a difficult blood draw results in some scary-looking bruising. Hope the trazadone helps future visits be less stressful for Tater!

[@XaMarie21]

Does anyone else like the video as soon as she posts it but haven’t even watched it yet?The second I click on the thumbnail I hit the thumbs up button😂 It’s a given, I’m going to love the video!

[@angelmarie1112]

Yep, every time! 😊

[@SanniSandyBunny2000]

Yeah me too, just seeing her is worth a like for me.😊

[@sallyfields2385]

Every time for every video.

[@worthfightingfor68]

I crochet! 2 things to note: 1 the leftover strings you sew in. You need a Darning Needle for that! And 2 your granny square probably came undone because you trimmed your string too short. Sew it in and trim off some extra. 😊 I've actually never done a granny square before, but there are some great tutorials online for making other things. Making theblittle critters is actually kind of easy. You should just look up how to make magic circles, slip stitches, single crochet, and of course chaining (which some of those you probably already do for granny squares!) The biggest thing with making the critters is to make sure your stitches are tight otherwise you'll see the stuffing through it! I would love to see any other crocheting you do!

[@shaunacorrigan9372]

Amigurumi/crochet plushies are usually just a bunch of single crochets, so I would try to get some Bernat Blanket yarn (lighter colors make it easier to see your stitches) or something similar and work on a throw blanket to really get the hang of it, get your tension even, learn what the stitches look and feel like, all that stuff. Maybe do alternating rows of single and double crochet to give it some interest. Oh, and work on making magic circles! You use that technique a LOT in amigurumi!

[@RobinGH]

You can always talk to us! We're here for you, sis.

[@tashajones1287]

I absolutely love all your videos ❤ feel like I'm watching a friend.

[@doedarling1215]

Hey bestie, it's okay, bring it on, we all need to vent sometimes. Also that breakout might be perioral dermatitis, and going back to the most basics (simple face wash, lotion, spf) and letting your skin just breathe from too many products will help. I've had to deal with that a lot once I started BC pills and cortisone cream or sulfur wash help too.

[@amberarmstrong2576]

I have some very sensitive skin and I've had similar reactions, try rubbing plain coconut oil on your face it should help with the inflammation and soothe your skin.

[@amberhaze2131]

She has reactions to coconut oil I believe

[@amberarmstrong2576]

@amberhaze2131 dang I must have missed that 😕

[@jennifers6475]

These videos really remind me why I watch you. You are so funny and relatable. I feel like we are just two good friends catching up. I can’t wait to see the rest of the advent calendars!

[@ChelseaBudgets]

Your crochet gets better each time!! You have to weave those ends in!! Keep going you’ll get the hang of it!

[@littlelephantrising]

My little pup came to me because her previous owner finally acknowledged that he couldn’t take care of her, and when I got her, she was CONSTANTLY itching, scratching, biting, chewing at herself to the point where she was completely bald basically everywhere that she could reach, as well as weeping red rashes. I tried everything under the sun, but what finally seemed to do the trick was switching her to a salmon- based dog food, and adding a probiotic chew to help heal her gut from the years of horrible things she had been fed previously. It took about a month and a half, but she looks like a completely new doggo!

[@Mollyrae0607]

Love chatty videos and seeing how you and tater and your family are doing

[@lisarader1087]

That poor old house hurts my heart. My house was built in 1903, and I could give a whole laundry list of damage that's been done by past owners trying to make it look modern. For example, at some point, someone cut through a support beam to install a medicine cabinet. Old houses have character, they should be allowed to keep it. On a side note, if you keep going on one of your granny squares, you can make it into a throw blanket, it's the same thing over and over, just bigger. 😊

[@robynhayden8686]

Thank you so much for sharing! It's so cathartic to talk about things. I love crafting. It took me forever to get the hang of crocheting but once I got it I was so excited! You can weave in your ends with a tapestry needle. Look up how to make a magic ring and from there you can start to make plushies. Good luck 😊

[@brandiharrison8312]

One of my dogs when I was a kid started randomly losing his fur. Turned out he had a hyperactive thyroid.

[@rebekah1180]

Positive vibes and prayers for good health for you and Tator! 💜💜

[@agaymerstale6191]

I understand the pet stress. My poor cat has stage 3 mammary cancer and is recovering from another mass removal. Poor thing has an infection that we’re getting under control and all she wants to do is snuggle and purr

[@ShellyS2060]

Hoping the best for you and kitty❤

[@Destinyirus278]

Girl my skin was getting like this when I used glow recipe products (same thing happened to my friend & sister) maybe we’re allergic to an ingredient or something idk, but I’ve never had a reaction like that before.. My dermatologist said to just stop using a few skincare & makeup products for a few weeks & see if ur skin is better or worse, & then if it’s worse just remove all makeup, & do a very minimal skincare routine (and if ur skin gets better then it’s a product issue) & then you can slowly reintroduce stuff & see how ur skin responds, she said doing this can help pinpoint what product is causing the issues.

[@savannahrohleder7411]

I just recently learned to crochet too! I haven't moved to granny squares, but I started with The Woobles kits, and I've been making animals ever since. It's such a fun hobby. :)

[@Maddym365]

DAYUM. That house is 200k$? We just bought a house that’s 700k.. and that’s low in my area… that’s just horrific. I’m glad you ran from it because it would need a TON of work. Prayers for Tater of course! ❤

[@montananerd8244]

No wonder people are still flooding our housing market. $300k still gets you a nice middle class house, $500k and your neighbors will assume you are rich...

[@sarabaldeschwieler7763]

That house would be over 1mil in the area near me

[@arp711]

I know, right? I mean, I get that markets are different in other places, but $200k would be like a down payment around here.

[@Maddym365]

@@sarabaldeschwieler7763 same! Easy!

[@KellyWolf-l4m]

We have two fur babies who are allergic to EVERYTHING. The right food CHANGED EVERYTHING. It's Purina Pro Plan Hydralize (not sure about the spelling!) which is only available with a prescription. Everything changed for the better for both our dogs with it! Their coats are amazing and they itch so much less. I've debated whether or not to tell you about our very allergic fur babies and their food, but I wanted to just in case it may help Tater!

[@annettedoerscher618]

Hi Alex, check out "wobbles" at your local craft store. They're crochet kits and make small cute animals. Great way to learn. Sending love to you and tater.

[@crystalbarfoot]

Hiii Alexandria! I'll fight with ya! 💖

[@kylieholdeman100]

I love that you shared you're learning to crochet. I just crocheted for the first time and I used a kit that helped me to make a penguin! I made it for my boyfriend for his birthday. It was so much fun.

[@Peajay007]

time for a dermatologist appointment.

[@loribreitbarth2215]

I am a hooker (crochette person) too. I am terrible at it but found this beautiful yarn that changes colors and is super soft. That way I can just crochet a straight line and loop back. Made a huge blanket and working on my second one now! Bernat Crushed Velvet yarn. Expensive but super soft.

[@heyheyheatherk]

I love that you’re in your crocheting and sudoku era. ❤😋 The ends you’ll weave in and snip. Enjoy!!

[@nicolechevalier2566]

I love your crocheting!!! Don't get discouraged ! It takes some people like myself a long time to master new things! As for your ends you sew them in with a darning needle :) looking beautiful as always ♡ can't wait to hear more about everything!

[@ChevyLadyMakeupZ72]

I’ve been so broken out I can’t try some new skincare right now. I hope your face starts to feeling better soon. All the gentle hugs to Tater and you. I’m going to go play with my pups after not too long it’s a beautiful day.

[@christinemills8099]

So cool to see you took up crochet! I've been knitting for 20ish years (started when I was 12/13) and I own a small business where I sell my hand dyed yarn! Fiber arts is the best craft rabbit hole to fall down!

[@dianabanana9474]

I used to take trazadone for depression/anxiety and gabapentin for nerve pain. I'm off both now. I didn't realize that pets get human drugs. I hope Tater is better soon. Poor baby. Hope Wren is doing okay. Take care of yourself too! Love ya 💕💕

[@corztrubl1]

As someone who has been crocheting since they were 10 you’re doing great. It will take practice but you will get better and will be able to do those harder things as things come more naturally. You are doing the right thing with the granny squares. I think the hardest thing for a lot of people is to get an even tension. If you ever want advice just ask :) (Ps… you need a wool needle so you can “weave” the “ends” back into the squares.

[@sarahblevins374]

I got a Wooble kit for Christmas and crocheted a Narwhal! Then I started on a blanket. I love you're granny square colors!!

[@allsupergirl]

So glad you posted this. Going through a rough patch. Literally lost my best friend last week and feeling sad. It’s so nice to just listen to someone chat about things. We have a Boston too her name is Alice and she turns 2 this month 🎉

[@mrsbinkbonk]

I am so sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself.

[@Christine__D]

You know the video is going to be good when it starts with the possibility of a fist fight 😂

[@JenniferPage]

I absolutely LOVED seeing your crocheted granny squares!! I started crocheting last year or so (can't remember) but I still haven't gotten the hang of them!! So I'm both SUPER Proud of you and a smidge, teensie weensie jelly ;) lol I have been watching a lot of tutorials for them, and so I have seen they take a yarn needle (just a blunt tip needle with a larger eye for yarn) and weave it through the thicker parts and the cut off the excess string, Viola!

[@margieryne6220]

Hi, sweet girl! I’m so very sorry about you & Tater having so many health issues, it makes my heart hurt! I pray that the doctor you’re going to see is a great doctor & you can talk freely & they will be patient with you & listen to everything you have to say! Have you made a list of everything that you’re dealing with? I also pray that you can get Tater to where he can live a more normal life! You’re doing a great job with your crocheting, keep up the good work! Please take good care of yourself & maybe you should let your skin breathe & give it a break from products. Be careful & stay safe! Sending prayers, love & hugs! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🐾🐾❤️

[@PolishedAfterSixtyYvette]

I had a beagle that had problems with allergies. I kept a tee shirt on her most days so that any pollen would not go directly on her skin. It helped quite a bit. So sad to see our babies suffering with health issues. He’s lucky to have good humans.

[@nicolegwin6524]

Hey i love your videos. You weave it in some. Then you cute off the extra.

[@cherrymoon58]

I hope Tater starts to feel better soon as well as yourself. You did well with Your crocheting. Rambling is good for your health. 🙏🏽

[@Tabbywilleatyou]

I’ve been crocheting since I was 13 and I was solely granny squares until about 5 years ago! (I’m 30 now) ☺️ now I make amigurumi, mandalas and I’ve been working on my own crochet patterns! It’s so much fun and stitch markers will be your best friend whenever it comes to making little stuffies. Also you can weave in your extra strings with an plastic sewing needle!

[@Willow_Thorn7]

I'm a big crocheter as well. For the little center string that you started off with you thread it on a yarn needle and you weave it into the worked crochet You do the same thing as well for the tide off ending

[@nemaru]

I can (kind of) knit, pretty much the only thing I can do is scarves, arm warmers, and hats. Those are pretty simple for crocheting too, so it would probably be an easy next project.

[@ashleynichole5692]

The Woobles is great for learning how to crochet the animals. They give you step by step videos and everything you need in one kit.

[@Haipollai]

You can do so much with granny squares! Purses, blankets, sweaters, I've seen patterns on ravelry using granny squares to make amigurumi (the cute little animals)

[@Sorchia56]

Our youngest had horrible GI issues from birth. We had to stop all dairy & soy. That meant Neutramagin formula! Also known as Liquid Gold! She was on Prilosec (when it was Rx only still) and Reglan at 2 mos old. Severe GERD. Poor baby. She grew out of the GERD as her oesophageal sphincter finally developed properly. She’s 23 and just got a brilliant new gastroenterologist who started her on Linzess. What a remarkable difference it’s been for her. She has more energy, sleeps better…it’s phenomenal. Still no soy of any kind but she can’t tolerate cheese now if she takes her lactose intolerance pills before eating. Praying for a brilliant outcome with your PCP! And for your wee fur boy! ❤❤

[@thraelen]

I took up crochet a few years ago! I do it for a little while and get board (adhd 🙃), but it’s a hobby I revive fairly often. I usually do it in the winter since the yarn can get really warm to handle in the summer.

[@lilmissmoose1]

I recently picked up crochet! Took me a week of making weird granny squares and odd blobs before I got the hang of it. I have had good luck watching video tutorials to learn stitches, just started trying to learn how to read patterns, made my first (lumpy) amigurumi cat the other day! Just keep at it, with my ADHD it's been the perfect thing to keep my hands busy while talking to friends or watching videos or listening to podcasts.

[@ElementoDisidente]

Tater is lucky that you take such good care of him, and that you can provide specialized care to him. I hope he feels better soon!

[@denisascott]

So, I have been watching you for a long time. I don't comment often. Anyway, I wanted to say I am excited to see how your crochet journey goes. I am an avid crocheter. I love the unboxings and you have always been a bright spot in my day. I hope that you and Tater both get better soon.

[@nancygauthier2492]

My Grandma taught me to crochet and attempted to teach me to knit. I’m not nearly as good at that. I love to crochet and it is so relaxing! Don’t give it up. I just use a darning needle and sew in the ends. It’s quick and easy

[@jom6829]

Sorry to hear you and Tater are having a rough time. I hope you both find the root cause and get better soon.

[@harleymoone]

Coming from someone who struggles with crocheting, try Tunisian crochet! I knit but it’s so hard on my hands and I have issues with keeping tension but somehow Tunisian crochet is so much easier for me. There’s a lot of tutorials on here but I LOVE TL Yarn Crafts in particular because she’s such a great teacher. She also has some wonderful regular crochet tutorials as well.

[@sarahjaquith8513]

i’m so glad you ended up posting this video, felt like i was catching up with a friend ❤❤❤

[@NorseButterfly]

I learned how to crochet when I was a child. A few years ago, when my knee went out, I made a crocheted afghan. Now, I had been working on a green and white afghan since 1999, and I have all the pieces in a couple baskets since I took it apart when it was horribly not square. The one I actually finished though, is just a giant granny square! I just kept turning until it was the size I wanted, which turned out to be exactly how much yarn I had. I've made many scarves, which isn't hard once you've got a grasp on the chain stitch. There's a KZbin channel I watch when I want to learn things, Play Hookie With Me (it might be Hooky). As for illuminating things from your diet, try going dairy free for 6 weeks. I know it's hard! Dairy triggers an inflammatory response in the body.

[@thisintrovertknits]

Yaaay, love to see you getting into crochet! I obsessively knit, I'm knitting right now, it's great for keeping my ADHD hands busy

[@bbqbiscuit]

Okay, I know everyone on here is offering all sorts of advice, but I would definitely go and see a dermatologist for your face! Especially if everything is burning. It sounds like you've got some really dry skin. The "blisters" you're describing actually sound a lot like rosacea to me -- I have rosacea, so my skin gets really red and can end up being very dry and flakey if I don't take really, really good care of it. I was put on a 90 day antibiotic treatment and given a face cream, and that cleared up most of the problem. Now I use a sensitive skin wash and make sure I wear sunscreen every single day on my face. I also recommend being careful about using aquafor when you go out into the sun -- aquafor can actually cause burns if you're wearing it just directly on your skin. I'm really glad that Tater is doing okay, and I hope your skin stuff gets resolved soon :)

[@queencelestyna]

Just a note that celiac tests can have false negatives, so it might be worth checking again if the gluten free diet works out. My brother has it, and it took several years to diagnose. It impacts his joints and skin as well as the expected stomach issues.

[@SasuWhy]

One of the things that you can do with the bruise is honestly an ice pack, we would do that with some of the dogs that would bruise badly (and cats) at work, but some of them really hate the ice pack (I work as a Vet Tech!) Sadly, bruising when drawing blood from the jugular happens :< I'm glad you are the one who's got his back though, and are doing everything in your power to keep him comfortable! It's so wonderful of you

[@keirstinkennedy5201]

I’m a vet tech and I just had my boy allergy tested! He’s been on the shots for almost a month now and I’ve already noticed a difference, I highly recommend!!

[@sarahclayton3711]

We just started allergy shots for our Jack Russell, fingers crossed! We’ve tried Apoquel, Cytopoint, prescription food, nothing has worked. We had him allergy tested and he’s pretty much allergic to all KY grasses and trees 🤦🏻‍♀️ We had a scare with Trazodone, I hope Tater does well with it! ❤

[@Melly01]

Try Vanicream ... no fragrance, dye, etc. I use it on brand new tattoos that need to be babied. Nothing burns when I use that. It's very soothing! And not expensive. Good luck to you, Tater, your whole family! ❤❤❤

[@jessl247]

I was literally crocheting some lavender flowers while I watched this! Granny squares are an 'easy' project, but they do require counting and pattern following so you might prefer to just whip up some simple single or double crochet swatches first to get used to the stitches and turning. You can use these swatches as face scrubbies, washcloths, coasters, whatever!

[@KiKianaKi]

I was a vet assistant for a few years. It’s totally normal for dogs to bruise like that. It can happen with a really easy blood draw, but it’s a lot more likely if the pet moves during the blood draw.

[@NekoGir428]

I started learning animals with the woobles. It really did help me. I've really enjoyed crocheting after I got the hang of it.

[@Kira_Mine]

For the crocheting you can weave in the ends including the one in the middle

[@TaylahMadeComingSoon]

I also find that a low fodmap diet was best for my gut issues (coeliac, IBS, Endo, PCoS). Definitely a boring diet (don't necessarily need to be super super strict) but it also helps eliminate foods that are aggravating the belly.

[@kirsten7770]

I most definitely want to see your granny squares! I am working on my own flower granny squares while watching!

[@vickay44]

Yesss to crochet! Keep at it! I started learning crochet a couple years ago, but got more into last year and I love it

[@zoedurand6683]

For the crochet, you need to weave in the ends. You can look that up and find tutorials. Basically, you just weave the yarn through the piece you just made so that it stays hidden. It makes the ends invisible and helps to stop your piece from unraveling. You can do it with a crochet hook, but I recommend getting a darning needle. You can get them for pretty cheap and they make it a lot easier. I hope this helps! :) Also, I am glad you shared your granny squares! They turned out so cute! You did a great job! I hope you enjoy crocheting and keep up with it! You are doing amazing!!

[@missellvee]

Love that you are crocheting - I always watch your videos while I crochet 😊

[@__LB_]

You can make a dog sweater out of granny squares! The brand red heart has a pattern! And I learned to crochet this year from the woobles (they do little animals!) they’re pricey but the tutorials are so great. They really hand hold you!

[@andreagarrison9614]

I have a gluten intolerance and I can tell you that if you can commit fully to the Gluten Free diet, you can do really good with getting the weight off and getting your stomach problems fixed too. With the crafting, you can make potholders with them. You are doing way better than I did, I could even make one granny square.

[@margiejcupcakeprincess]

I’ve been crocheting since I could hold a hook. Weave the end strands into the back of the work

[@mbs7819]

My face and skin is identical on what you described. Use raw coconut oil on skin of face and body it really helps calm it down. Plus you can add some hydrocortisone cream as well. Dont use any skin care creams until you heal. Cooling foot powder works good or gold bond for makeup setting powder for less irritation when your skin is inflamed.

[@aordinarygirl7403]

You’re doing great! I love to crochet, thank you for showing us your progress, that’s exciting!

[@chelle1398]

I just started crocheting over the summer! It’s addicting! So beware haha. I do other hobbies but this took over!

[@nikkilemaire1052]

I crochet! You can weave in the loose ends with a yarn needle

[@travelingaquanauts3137]

Run as fast as you can from old houses! Our house is old (not as old as a victorian but old) and we have to special order everything, nothing is standard. Unless you can completely gut it and redo all electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and structural (especially foundation!), this will just wind up being a huge money pit. We have put so much into ours that we feel like we may as well keep going but looking back, I wish thirty years ago when we bought this "deal" that we had passed on it and got something newer (brick) that we would not have had such upkeep. Hopefully, you will find one that has been restored and is in good shape since you both like the historic houses. Also, I know you mentioned about your weight, have you considered Zepbound? I have been on it since July and have lost fifty pounds. You don't look like you have much weight to lose but just wanted to mention how well it has worked for me in case you were interested. Enjoy your vlogs!

[@AD-lb8xs]

These are some of my favorite videos, I love hearing about your life and your babies!! You are just so real and relatable