OMG ~ Discussions Starting 1-11-16 and Beyond
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Good morning all. I have Elise again today because she vomited four times from yesterday afternoon through the night. With her history Rossanne was very concerned so I took her to the doctor this morning. Most likely just a GI virus. She threw up just a little bit during her nap and again just a little after I got her up, and didn’t finish either bottle so far today. So watching her closely. She also had s congested, and I coming down with a cold also. We may watch TV today if she will just sit quietly.
Eating okay bit not great yesterday. We’ll see how today goes. Not going to get any house cleaning done today.0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. We are off to Chicago today to watch Penny's performance in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. She's Lucy.
Diane: Sorry to hear about Elise. Hope she feels better soon.
I'll check in over the weekend. Have a great day, everyone!
Bert0 -
Good morning from the land where winter has given way to instant summer. Sunny and beautiful, as long as you're indoors!
Shoot - just whacked my coffee mug and spent 20 minutes cleaning up the spill. And it's not even Monday. Had a relaxing day yesterday, stayed in and watched the royal wedding (twice, plus highlights) and other things. Today I'm going to clean the kitchen counters (cleaner will come Tuesday, in theory).
Karla, your NO pics look like you and Glenn are having a fabulous time with your friends. Ah, the music, the food, the ambience of the city, and then the air conditioning!
Diane, how is Elise doing? Hope it's only a transient bug - you just feel for the little ones when they're subpar.
Bert, bet Charlie Brown was adorable. Lucy is a terrific part. Such a sweet show - the score is going through my head now and making me smile.
Patti, your hair always looks adorable - hope you have had a relaxing weekend and been able to stay cool.
Cindy, good to know you have another year of stability at work (well, sorta) to contemplate your future. Companies mess with people's lives so blithely but expect everyone to focus on their work without acknowledging the internal turmoil. Glad you have LR to keep you sane.
Eating here has been medium - need to get my PAUSE button working again. Send good thoughts, please.0 -
Good morning, just returned from our camp out. It was so nice to relax and just enjoy the evening. It was storming all day so the hosts champ get from grilling to pizza. Small crowd with all age ranges from 2-69 represented with various dogs to round things out. Lots of laughing and games, bubbles(my personal fave) and music. Even the homeowners put up their tent in the yard to make it a true camp out. Slept poorly for some reason so today will be a little laundry and working on the wedding invites. Tomorrow will be a Costco run and grocery then work.
Janet, glad your a/c got fixed so you don't have to deal with the heat. I saw highlights of the wedding but not the whole thing, that was plenty for me. Felt so mpbad for her mom, all alone!
Diane, did you say Elise has reflux? That will give the same symptoms as a cold or allergies, with runny nose and congestion on top of the vomiting. Hope she is better by now.
Bert, what fun to watch the littles in whatever they are participating. You and they are so lucky.
Karla, your trip looks like a blast. Sorry your friends car got impounded. Bet there is a story for that one.
Cindy, you are an amazing woman, never doubt that. I think a small motorhome may be just what you need. Some very pretty campgrounds near Meg, just saying, lol!
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Hello all. Eating has been okay but not stellar. The snack monster has been winning, so I at least got some snacks that are not too bad. The rain here is driving me bonkers! 8 inches of rain over the last six days. Today was sunny until just now when it started raining again. So not a lot of outdoor activity either.
Elise is still sick - in fact, I got a call an hour or so ago that if she doesn't make a wet diaper in the next two hours they are headed for the ER again. I'm guessing I will have her tomorrow again if they aren't at the hospital. Brad was apparently throwing up all last night too - luckily Rossanne hasn't gotten it yet. John said he felt kind of iffy on Friday but that has passed. Poor baby. She just seems like she has been sick so much! With dad getting sick I think that confirms it is a GI virus.
Bert, hope you have a fun time with the kids! I'm sure Penny will do great.
Patti, any evening spent outdoors is better than one spent inside, unless it is raining lol.
Janet I looked up pictures on line but didn't watch any wedding coverage. I may go back and find some highlights reels. Apparently the preacher who gave the homily was terrific!
Back tomorrow, unless I have a very clingy baby!
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Good morning all. I have Elise down for a nap. She seems to be feeling better today - finally had some wet diapers yesterday late and overnight. Poor baby. But now BOTH Brad and Rossanne have it. I'm just hoping I don't get it. I may skip going to see mom this week just to make sure I don't spread it.
Eating not good last night. I'm doing well with my meals and portion control but not with snacking. My weight was down for the last three days but up today. That's how it works, right? Bad decisions show up on the scale a couple of days later. Of course, today is supposed to be my meeting and WI day. With Elise here, I'm going to wait until tomorrow to go WI and attend the meeting. The leader I like has a meeting tomorrow too. She sends out a weekly email, in addition to her facebook group she administers. It does definitely help to have other people's thoughts and recipes and food ideas as inspiration. If anyone would like me to forward her emails I could.
I have a doctor appointment today to have her look at my knee and probably refer me to an orthopedist. My knee pain has gotten so bad I'm worried about hiking this summer. I'm hoping for a cortisone shot which hopefully will carry me for a while. A friend just got a total knee replacement, and I'm afraid that is in my future.
Back later. Hope everyone had a great weekend and is ready for a good, thoughtful day.
Diane
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Good Morning, Ladies. Penny's play was cute. She remembered all her lines and knew most of the song lyrics. Tonight is supposed to be Dylan's baseball game, but it is to rain all day and the baseball fields are already flooded. I wish we could get some rain at home. Dylan's choral concert is tomorrow night, so at least that won't get cancelled. Then I'm heading home on Wednesday. Dan and Dylan are coming on Friday. Dylan's will be going to the Indy 500 for the first time. It's a tradition with Mike and the boys. I'm so happy they share that experience.
Diane: I would be interested in some of your leader's input.
I'm off go get ready to head to an indoor mall so I can walk. most of their malls here are outside, so I'm glad there's an option for me today.
Have a great day, everyone!
Bert
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Good morning, this is going to be a whirlwind week as I get ready for the first party at the cabin. Looks like there will be around 20 in my crew. My son's gang will add 6-8 if they decide to join us for meals, so gotta be prepared. Grocery lists made for Costco, Kroger, Meijers, Fresh Thyme, Dollar Tree and GFS. That should cover it and keep me busy, lol. I think we are going to head down on Thursday. Need to get my new fridge in and the old one out plus some cleaning and reorganizing. Getting out all the summer toys and furniture takes a few minutes.
Diane, you are wise to not see your mom. I worry all the time that I will carry something to mine. Praying you and John don't come down with the bug. So happy Elise is on the mend and didn't have to get exposed to more germs at urgent care or ER. I would be happy to have you share your leaders emails. Will accept any and all help. One of the ladies at the camp out has lost 35 pounds on WW since Jan or Feb. she looks fabulous. I want that!
Bert, what a fun trip you are having with the kids. Hope the rain heads your way, we have had a fair amount and my garden is starting to grow.
Time to get this show on the road since I have to work tonight.
Hi to Janet, Cindy and Karla
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Hi Girls-
37 hours over 3 days and book one is edited and off to the editor- I've moved on to Borrowed which is the second book- I have to say this new editor is tough but I am certain this trilogy will be much better for it. I'm digging deep.
Everyone sounds like they're doing great- I'm really frustrated I have zero focus- how did I lose the 40 pounds before and why can I do this. I've been really thinking about it and I do believe it was the exercise that made the difference for me- This week is busy every night after work but I will start walking next week. I mean it!!!
Anyway- Rick thinks I'm crazy to buy a class C with life unstable at work- but I could get another well paying job and my books will take off- I'm shooting for a NYT best seller from this trilogy- yes I just put it out there...
I need to develop an ad campaign and make it happen but of course the first action item is to finish them, do cover art and go for it.
Can you tell I'm determined?
Wish I had time for personal but really wanted to put those two points out there for good karma to come my way
I'll be back soon
Big waves to all
Cindy
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Cindy, I love your attitude, it is what will get you what you want. On the exercise front, maybe just commit to 15 minutes 3-4 times a week. Then more whenever you have time. No reason you can't be a NYT best seller. Can't wait for book 1.
I got so much done before work. I think I just need to get the fresh produce and a few things from the the restaurant supply store. Tomorrow I will spend some relaxing time with Mom.
Good night my peeps
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Good Morning, Ladies. I got Dylan and Penny on the bus this morning. I usually do that when I'm here to help out Dan. He got to walk the pups this morning, and was "in charge" of the kids. Tonight is Dylan's concert, and then I'm heading tomorrow. It's been a fun visit.
Yesterday, I got 14K steps! I walked at the mall and then walked with Dan a couple of times during the day to walk the pups. It's not raining today, so I'll probably walk at the local mall. Everything is outside which is fine with me. I'll probably walk in the neighborhood too.
Patti: Enjoy your time with your mom. I spent as much time as I could with my mom; however, she moved to Florida after I married the boys' dad. My dad thought that everything would be perfect if they moved to Florida. Needless to say, it wasn't. We saw each other at least 4 times a year. After my dad passed away and she remarried (she would have just lived with him), they came to Indiana and spent about 6 weeks in the summer. I thoroughly enjoyed that.
Cindy: Good luck on your endeavors, you sound determined. Sometimes it's our mindset that holds us back. I'm really open to anyone's suggestions and tips on losing weight.
Waving hi to Diane, Karla, and Janet. Have a great day, everyone!
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Helloo everyone. I am back from New Orleans and have my appointment this afternoon back at the clinic to get this last 20 pounds off. We had a fabulous time together with the friends that went. The museum, the music and the food.
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Hello all. Another day with Elise - she has been sick since Thursday, throwing up multiple times a day. We ended up in the ER with her last night. She hadn't had a wet diaper all day, which is dangerous for babies, and threw up her entire afternoon bottle. Brad and I took her, because Rossanne was too sick herself to get in the car
. They gave her some anti-nausea medicine. That seems to have helped today - she has been a little happier, hasn't thrown up at all, but is still pretty clingy. Just got her down for a nap. She has been taking her bottles and some extra apple juice, but not her baby food. I went over and got her to bring here today, because Rossanne is still sick and didn't think she could drive this far .
I got almost 12K steps yesterday - it was a beautiful day so Elise and I went for a long walk around the neighborhood to get her to fall asleep in the stroller. Today it has been raining so I haven't been able to use that strategy.
Karla - welcome back! From FB posts it looks like you had a terrific time.
Patti you were a whirlwind of activity yesterday!
Bert have fun at the concert tonight and drive safely.
Janet hope your weather has improved.
Cindy yay on book 1! Keep up the hard work. A tough editor will do wonders for you!
Sorry for the brief personals - I need to clean up a bit around here from sick and cranky baby.
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Hi, all. Karla, welcome back!
Diane, hope Elise and Roseanne are both much better very soon. They're lucky to have you right there - and you're lucky to have Elise to pamper.
Cindy, all positive vibes your way for LR to be a smash success. Why NOT you on the NYT best-seller list?
Bert, sounds like you've been having a great visit - stay safe driving home.
Patti, how was your mom? I know you gabbed away the afternoon.
Been very busy here. Cleaner is dealing with a dying relative (on the heels of losing her dad) AND the very real possibility that she may lose her house. Her husband is being a total (alcoholic) baby, so she has to be the adult. And she's exhausted. While I like getting the house cleaned, I'm viewing her can't-come days as a way to save money. Did a thorough cleaning of my kitchen and lots of laundry.
Please send good thoughts to MI for my niece Anne. She's going to be getting a divorce and her soon-to-be ex, who was verbally and psychologically abusive to her, has been behaving badly. No physical threats but he has done a couple of things that caused her to file a police report. I have now blocked his phone number and blocked both him and his entire family (always liked them more than I liked him) on Facebook. Anne is such a sweetheart and shouldn't have to go through this nutty stuff.
Time to figure out what to make for dinner. Baked shortcakes and have fresh strawberries. Summer fruit season is almost here - when the peaches start I will be a very happy woman!0 -
Good morning all. Elise is at daycare today and I think Rossanne went back to work. Hopefully all will go well.
Eating yesterday was way too snacky. Hoping for better today. I’m going to a meeting tomorrow to WI since I missed the ones I generally go to either Monday or Tuesday, and the leader I like doesn’t have a Wednesday meeting. Dinner last night was naan pizzas - not a great choice but it was easy and I was tired. Will fix fish and veggies tonight. I just need to focus on filling but low point snacks!
Today I am running all the errands I’ve put off the last two days. I’ve already been to Sams, MVA, Bead Bath and beyond for a new mattress pad, and am now waiting for my mammogram (ouch) and then will get an X-ray of my knee before heading to get groceries.0 -
Janet I love all the summer fruits. I’ve been getting local strawberries but not much else yet. We get really good sweet corn but it is still too early. We missed most of the season last year and will again this year.
Best thoughts to Anne. My sister ended an abusive relationship but after almost 30 years. So I know a bit how hard it is to get out and away.
Karla when do you go back to the clinic? I’m sure the good habits you have formed will get you right back on track.
Patti I bet you are busy today getting ready for your river weekend. It sounds like a great time.
Bert safe driving today! I’m sure you will be glad to be home.
Cindy I meant to be positive about the great editor. I read it later and realized it could be taken badly!
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Hi all, quick drop in. Still have 2 stores to go to, another stop at Mom's and then work. So excited for this first party of the summer.
Diane, so glow to hear the kids are well enough to resume activities. It has been a tough week for all, including you. You have been a whirlwind yourself this morning. Being overloaded and tired makes it so hard to make decent choices. All we can do is our best in the moment.
Karla, welcome back. Your trip looked like a blast.
Janet, your poor niece, so glad she can talk to you. Also feel so badly for your house cleaner. Hope you and James are enjoying this nice weather on the golf course when you can.
Cindy, LR is a force and becoming more so every day.
Bert, safe travels. I know you had a great time with the kids. How lucky are you!
Off I go, back.....who knows, lol
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Just a drive by stop by- all is good and Diane no worries I knew exactly what you meant. I actually apologized to the editor for all the work she put into the book. She laughed and told me its why I'm paying her. I really like her.
need to get back to it- lunch is almost over.
Waving to all
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Good Morning, Ladies. I'm back home. I had a great time in Chicago. Dan and Dylan will be here tomorrow. Annie and Penny will stay in Chicago to stay with their two puppies as it's expensive to board them. Dylan will be attending his first Indy 500 race, and this will be the first race with 3 generations attending! I'm not sure who is more excited, Mike, Dan, or Dylan!
Dylan's concert was very good. The songs were great and the children performed many styles of music. I think it's a great opportunity for them, and am very happy Dylan chose to give up a Friday recess to be in the choir. Penny's play was cute! She did a fabulous job and knew her lines as well as most of the songs. We're returning in June to watch Dylan play ball and attend Penny's dance recital.
Today will be spent grocery shopping and getting things around the house ready for the weekend. Although I was just with them, I'm still excited to have Dan and Dylan with us. Jillian has a soccer game on Saturday, so they will get to see her play. Happy times!
Diane: I hope Elise is getting better. My eating yesterday was too much snacking as well. I snacked in the car while driving home.
Janet: So sorry to hear about your niece. Divorce can be ugly. No one should have to endure abuse. I'm glad she's getting out of that situation. Blocking the family members is a good idea. I love fresh summer fruit, too. Our local Farmer's Market starts this weekend, but since Dan and Dylan will be here, I'll wait until the following weekend to go. Peaches and strawberries are my favorite, too; however, I love cantaloupe!
Patti: I love entertaining, too. Have a great party.
Waving hi to Karla and Cindy! Have a great day, everyone!
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Good morning. Gorgeous day here - going to make coffee and drink it on the deck.
Bert, how exciting for Dylan to go to his first 500 - what a fun family tradition.
Pretty good eating day here yesterday - I made my own version of P. F. Chang's lettuce cups for dinner, which I served with rice and coleslaw. Lots of ingredients, but not difficult and I adapt it to what I have in the house. Gt fill-in groceries but forgot a couple of things. Why does that always happen?
My best friend (in Toledo) is having a hip replacement in early June and I may go up and help out for a few days. She has a bunch of family medical stuff going on (geez, it's everywhere!). She came for a few days after my knee replacement and I'd be glad to return the favor. (It'd be before our lunch, Patti & Bert.)
Much to do today, including a needed manicure. Rose is being laid to rest today so I will be thinking of Tony's family all day. RIP to a lovely lady and great broad.0 -
Down at WI this week but I think that’s because I came down sick about noon yesterday. I didn’t have the vomiting but felt achy all over and had an uncomfortable tummy all afternoon and night. Feeling better but not 100% today. But I haven’t had anything but toast since noon yesterday.
Back later with personals if I am up for it.0 -
A couple of gems from today’s WW meeting:
If you are going down the stairs and you trip and tumble a stair or two, you don’t throw yourself the rest of the way down. No, you catch yourself. So having one bad meal shouldn’t throw you off track for the rest of the week or the rest of the day. Catch yourself and reset immediately.
Mindfulness starts with you. Every morning, look in the mirror until You can say one nice thing to yourself. Some mornings it is just “nice eyes”. But give yourself a positive start to the day.
Breathe. Just take two minutes to just breathe and be in the here and now. This will help you be mindful and reduce stress.1 -
Good morning, the temps are mild and I hope Edd gets home from whatever job he is working on so we can pack before it gets into the 80s. Unfortunately, we will definitely be unloading in the heat. The pickup will be packed to the gills! Work last night was not busy for the cutting counter so I helped with returns and putting up the sale signs. My feet were killing me when I got home but all is well this morning, that's what the good shoes do for me, no pain the day after no matter how much my feet hurt when I go to bed.
Bert, what fun for the three generations of boys. Edd always took our generations of boys to the Monster Truck rally every year. I miss those days. Maybe when baby Leo is old enough he will take him. Enjoy every moment of the weekend.
Diane, how awful that you got it too. Congrats on a loss on the scale. It was not a result of not eating for one day, you have had lots of activity and on plan meals, so give yourself credit. I hope you had just a mild case. Viruses are just meanies!
Janet, sending up a prayer for your sweet Rose, you and her family as they celebrate her life. Enjoy your deck time while you can.
Cindy, love seeing you pop in more often. You are loved and missed here.
Edd has returned, so time to get packing.
Back when time allows
Patti
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Good Morning, Ladies. I'm heading to "Carb Day" at the Indy 500 track with Greg and Cole today. I'm really not a racing fan, but thought I'd have three generations at the track for their last day of practice. Dan and Dylan will be here around 5, so we should be home by then.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Hi All-
I'm getting ready for a tag sale at home tomorrow but something off the wall happened.
Rick had to see his med therapist yesterday and he finally told someone about his confusion, memory gaps, can't remember where he parks the car etc- all the stuff that he blames me for- that "You confuse me all the time"
Well she is very concerned and is referring him to a specialist. Turns out this has been going on longer than I realize and he's afraid he has early onset dementia. She's concerned too.
So, he also told her about two bad snow mobile accidents where he crack the helmets and had concussions. I'm like oh SH** this would explain so many things- so yes I looked up the early signs for dementia. I'm freaking out he has all of them. So I'm like is this is what has been going on- he's not just being an a** to be an a**.
I'm reeling. The appointment won't be until July but I'm relieved he told her.
As I've been blaming the med combo, maybe it is really so much more than that.
I'm sorry I can't do personals the mind is just twirling.
I'll be back later, but really need to put this down somewhere and I know you are all supportive and caring.
But WOW, I feel like I've been knocked over with a brick. Some times I shouldn't want to research everything.... my curiosity can really do me in.
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Cindy, my thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need to talk or anything you know how to reach me. I will pray it is not early dementia. Hopefully a med adjustment or change. I am speechless at the moment for you.
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Oh, Cindy - no words. Just hugs and a prayer or few. As painful as it is, knowledge is power.
Bert, I'm very happy you get to be there today, if only to watch Dylan's face. Enjoy - would love to hear the roar of the engines sometime. Am assuming that "carb day" means "carburetor," not concession stand pasta. (Sorry, but "carb" just triggers food images and I figured all of you might laugh the way I did.)
Diane, great comments from your leader - you've definitely found a good one and are doing wonderfully. Hope the bug has left your system and that Elise and her parents are bouncing back rapidly. Gut bugs are misery-makers.
Patti, hope you made it to the cabin in one piece and are settled in to have a perfect long weekend.
Karla, what's on tap for your weekend? How is construction going?
Hot but pretty here, though sun is brutal. Eating wasn't the best yesterday - snack monster got me too, but at least dinner was a unless burger, cole slaw, and a few tater tots.
James is going golfing and I am going to run errands, mostly to pick up a few things we need, so I can avoid weekend crowds. Bought tickets for us to go to a Louisville Bats game next Friday - the ballpark looks really nice, and on Fridays they have post-game fireworks. Minor league ball is a great value = got terrific seats for about $20 apiece. I've wanted to go for years and finally have someone to go with. Yay!
Wishing everyone an excellent holiday weekend - will check in as able.0 -
Three generations at Carb Day: Greg, Cole, and me. Sunday is Greg, Dan, Dylan, and Mike. They are to take a picture. We had a great day!0
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Good Morning, Ladies. Yesterday was so much fun. Cole enjoyed being at the track. Dan and Dylan arrived last night and they got in the pool and had a blast. I just love having all of them at the house. Jillian has a soccer game today, and then we are grilling steaks tonight.
Penny and Annie stayed in Chicago this weekend to take care of the puppies. They will all be down in July for a few days.
I'm definitely going to watch what I eat today, but am probably not going to track. I want to enjoy my family.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Hello all. I've been sicker since Thursday - can't leave the house, and still haven't eaten much of anything. I tried some scrambled eggs this morning for a difference from toast and crackers. On the positive side, I'm down (by my home scale) as much as 3 pounds. Of course that won't last once I begin eating again.
Cindy, wow. Just wow. My heart goes out to you. A friend lost her husband to early onset non-Alzheimer's dementia. It was a very rough road, and I sure hope it is the medications and not this. Feel free to vent here as much as you need to. Yes, a safe space that closer friends and family won't view.
Bert, great pictures! You look terrific and relaxed.
Janet, didn't you go "golfing?" Or was it too hot to even enjoy being out there? I read a MFP blog about habits to lose effortlessly. Most of them were things I (and probably all of us here) do already, but a biggie was doing bunless burgers and sandwiches. I did that this past week when I had a crabcake sandwich, and skipped the bun.
Patti, I don't expect you will check in again until after the weekend, but have a fantastic time! Sounds like you have a crowd of friends surrounding you this weekend.
Karla, I saw the plumeria photos on FB. Several of my deck potted plants drowned last week in our deluges. I'm guessing you are in full outdoor mode down there. Have the grands been coming over to enjoy the pool?
Have a good weekend all.
Diane
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