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Isn't it strange how we are super sick. Then as soon as our spouse mutters the words "Let's go home!" Suddenly we feel better.

I was like that. If we were at someone's house, after the meal I would sit there and stress about getting "D" until my husband would say Let's go. Then I would feel better because I knew I would home in a few minutes and be able to have "D" in peace.

I have found that to make myself feel better I do the following things:
1) If in a restuarant - just tell yourself If I get "D" I will not feel embarrassed about using the public restroom

2) If I am at someones house and they serve something I am unsure of: I just admit to them what I have and that I may get sick from it. They understand.

Even by just telling myself these things and the host these things, I have found put me more at ease and most times I can make it through the evening without agonizing over it!

I totally understand what you are saying though. You are lucky to have a wonderfully understanding husband. My husband sounds the same as yours....he is very understanding and even goes to the point to remind me to have snacks and plan meals for me! He's quite a catch, I know LOL

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Lana_Marie
Proud Mommy to Bentley Taylor
Born May 12, 2004 9lbs, 3oz

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