https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:31:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/3#post-1391127 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 00:11:36 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1391127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Shannon. &nbsp;Glad to see you are on the mend and have reconciled your YLF participation. &nbsp;I understand the tendency to be a bit OCD about something you are passionate about. &nbsp;Some of us tend to be all or nothing types and it takes a lot of self-control to manage it.</p> <p>I am confident that you will work it through and come up with a solution that is right for you and for your family. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/3#post-1391047 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 22:22:41 +0000 Diana 1391047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I was just thinking of you and wondering how you were doing!&nbsp; I'm glad to hear that you are over the hump and on the way to recovery.&nbsp; =) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/3#post-1391041 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 22:13:26 +0000 deb 1391041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I am so glad you are feeling better and that you decided to stay with us. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/3#post-1390977 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 21:02:03 +0000 Alassë 1390977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so glad to hear you're feeling better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/3#post-1390967 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 20:48:47 +0000 Anonymous 1390967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad you're feeling better Shannon and you'd better stick around lady! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/3#post-1390891 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 18:53:02 +0000 texstyle 1390891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad to hear the anti-virals worked well. It is hard to stay away, isn't it? I try to keep it in check and remind myself routinely, it's not just about shopping/buying things, it's about friendship with people who share interests. I'm trying to keep my focus on mostly updating my shoes and only buying a couple of other things per season. And resisting the urge to buy even more jackets/coats when I can barely wear the ones I have with our mild winters! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/3#post-1390863 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 18:17:37 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1390863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><u>Update Nov. 5th:</u> Well you are all such lovely ladies and I can't thank you enough for your well wishes and concern - as I said to Angie the other day, this is a truly magical place :)</p> <p>I'm over the worst of the shingles now and it's down to a dull ache/annoying level. I'm so glad I got on the anti virals as quickly as I did - IMHO they made a HUGE difference in the duration and pain level.</p> <p>I'm still quite exhausted by the end of the day though as my body continues to fight the virus. I understand that this can take a while to completely dissipate. I'm grateful that I didn't miss any work during an incredibly busy time and my "boys" at home totally stepped up to the plate so I could be in bed by 8:30 each night.</p> <p>For those of you who have sent me PM's (you know who you are!), your thoughtfulness totally touched my heart. I've actually been going through some personal stuff lately and doing a lot of thinking about priorities, balance and figuring out what makes me happy. In fact, I had decided to pull back from YLF as part of my "life restructuring project". But I realize from my time away that this is a place that fulfills my creativity and my passion for people. The community here is really something very special - I haven't met 99% of the Fabbers in real life and yet you all feel like friends. It stinks to be an "all or nothing" personality so I tend to think I need to participate at a 100% level and buy all the wonderful items shown in order to be part of the Team - and so I just need to figure out my level of participation that keeps me fulfilled but level headed. Face it ladies - I think you might be stuck with me :)</p> <p>Thanks again everyone - love y'all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/3#post-1390718 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 16:01:39 +0000 texstyle 1390718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes Shannon - how are you doing? Missing you around here...I hope you are feeling better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/3#post-1390632 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 15:00:11 +0000 Neel 1390632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey there Shannon! Was just thinking of you. How are you feeling now? Hope your absence means you are taking a lot of rest and recovering x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/3#post-1384672 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 02:21:15 +0000 Sara L. 1384672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope you start feeling better soon. The frozen pajamas trick is brilliant! &nbsp;I need to remember to mention that to my sister who gets shingles every year. She's too young for&nbsp;the shingles vaccine (mid-30's). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/3#post-1383592 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 04:36:14 +0000 Echo 1383592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ugh, I am so sorry, Shannon. I've heard from friends of mine that shingles is about the worst pain they had ever had. I hope the anti-virals shorten the duration of this for you and that it clear up soon.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/2#post-1383216 Sat, 25 Oct 2014 12:36:51 +0000 krishnidoux 1383216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry for you. My thought go to you. I hope you feel better very soon. You are so fab and inspiring, can't wait to see more WIW's from you. Please get well soon!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/2#post-1383059 Sat, 25 Oct 2014 02:59:10 +0000 Karie 1383059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Shannon, I'm so sorry to hear of this! Hopefully you will get better quickly and have no more outbreaks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/2#post-1382628 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 15:33:31 +0000 Anonymous 1382628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh NO! I just saw this Shannon, and my thoughts are with you. It sounds like you indeed caught it early, and I hope it gets no worse than this. The rash should clear in about two weeks, and I pray you have no residual pain. My case was long and arduous, as you know, but looking back I wonder if I was dealing with something else at the same time. Either way, do all you can to boost your immune system and eat healthy. It can't hurt! </p> <p>Your outfits have been fabulous. I would have never known!</p> <p>ETA: PM me anytime if you need support. I'll even give you my cell number. &nbsp;&lt;&lt;&lt;hugs&gt;&gt;&gt;</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/2#post-1382550 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 14:00:58 +0000 jackiec 1382550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the update. Oh wow crazy about the frozen PJs. Glad it helps. Hope the nasty virus is *destroyed* and moving out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/2#post-1382122 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 23:59:28 +0000 Isabel 1382122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. &nbsp;I cannot imagine frozen pjs ! &nbsp;I just hope that you find relief. &nbsp;My mom had shingles and it was just awful. &nbsp;Thinking of you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/2#post-1382049 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 22:32:55 +0000 gardenchick 1382049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry to hear this. A few of my family members have gotten shingles and it was painful. Keeping you in my thoughts for a speedy recovery. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/2#post-1381638 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 12:39:10 +0000 Eliza 1381638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hope that your through the worst of it, Shannon. Great idea about the pjs.<br /> Just very sorry you need it. Hang in there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/2#post-1381581 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 11:22:19 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1381581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to suggest a second pair of PJs in the freezer too. &nbsp;I am sorry to hear you aren't on the mend yet. &nbsp;Hopefully you will start the upswing to healing soon. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/2#post-1381550 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 10:12:09 +0000 Anonymous 1381550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Goodness Shannon, you are indeed a real trooper! And you even managed to look stellar in your red dress yesterday too. What a fabulous idea about the frozen pajamas! Get well soon x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/2#post-1381470 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 03:57:55 +0000 Sveta 1381470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hold on there, Shannon! Frozen pj's sounds like a great idea.<br />Sending healing vibes your way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/2#post-1381444 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 03:22:04 +0000 Janet 1381444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, this sounds just absolutely miserable. I'm so sorry! I'm sending wishes for a very speedy recovery! Get lots of rest and take care. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/2#post-1381435 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 03:15:09 +0000 Suz 1381435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, you are amazing. What an awful ordeal and you are still cracking jokes. I love the frozen PJs idea!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/2#post-1381350 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 02:09:51 +0000 Deborah 1381350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I might have to try the Pj's in the freezer trick for our intensely hot summer!&nbsp;&nbsp; Very glad to hear you are in good spirits but the shingles sound awful.&nbsp; How long does it normally take for this to clear up? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/2#post-1381303 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 01:24:51 +0000 abc 1381303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Potatoes in shoes, pjs in the freezer - I really have heard it all thanks to you, Shannon. </p> <p>Hoping for a good night of rest for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/2#post-1381288 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 01:07:51 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1381288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie - and once again you're in my head. On the way home from work today we stopped at Target and I picked up 3 pair of light weight pj's and they are ALL in the freezer as we speak! Rotating frozen pajamas </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/2#post-1381269 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 00:51:52 +0000 Angie 1381269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're a trooper, Shannon. It sounds awfully unpleasant, and we wish you a fast recovery. Sending healing thoughts, much love,&nbsp;and great tip from Mum.&nbsp;</p> <p>ps. Have another pair of frozen pjs ready at 3.30am?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/2#post-1381066 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 18:59:41 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1381066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to thank you all soooooo much for your well wishes. It means a great deal to me.</p> <p><u>Update Oct. 22</u>: I'm now into Day 5 and this is the most uncomfortable day I've had yet but it is still manageable. I'm very tired as my body continues to fight this thing but Advil every 4 hours is doing the job of keeping the pain livable so I can continue to function. The biggest hurdle has been trying to sleep at night. </p> <p>The shingles "band" starts on my left hip, runs across my stomach and up to my right breast. Thank goodness for fluid fits 'cause anything snug would be unbearable at this stage. </p> <p>Got the greatest tip from my Mom who had shingles several years ago and I put my pajamas in the freezer about two hours before bed. It's been hard to fall asleep because the pain and burning seems more intense at night and I can't get comfortable. I use ice packs throughout the day and evening and the cold is quite relieving. So my Mom mentioned she put her pj's in the freezer and just before getting into bed would put them on - yes, chilly and not cozy, but the cold instantly provides relief which helps you fall asleep. Works like a charm - I guess mothers really DO know best! I still wake up around 3:30/4:00 when the discomfort starts to seep in again but I've at least had a few good hours of sleep before that happens.</p> <p>I got on the anti viral medication under the 72 hour marker and think that relative to many others, I've got a fairly mild case. Hopefully it will be short lived too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/2#post-1380791 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:43:30 +0000 Anonymous 1380791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no! So sorry to hear this, Shannon. Hope you are feeling better soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-explanation/page/2#post-1380559 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 02:03:44 +0000 Jaime 1380559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my! I have a good friend who also had shingles this year, but treated early she recovered quickly, so there's hope! Feel better! </p>