WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2017

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  • tngram2seven
    tngram2seven Posts: 465 Member
    Happy Friday everyone!

    So exhausted this am, slept in instead of doing water. My bad. (But I needed it.) I work from 2 to 8 tonight. Speaking of soup in the summer.....we've developed the habit of having crockpot soup the two days a week that I work til 9:00. I have made more soup this summer than all the winters of my life put together (probably not really, but it seems like it)

    Leigh - your soup sounds yummy. Hubby likes some meat/poultry in his soups. I'm thinking I could add chicken to yours. What do you think?

    Ginger - HI! Hope all goes well with your healing.

    Dorrie, Becca, and Heather - enjoyed the pics.

    Lisa - Send us another picture of Egg soon.

    Toni in Middle Tennessee
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,245 Member
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  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    Toni I need to make soup with the half of chicken I have rec'd. I like to mix the stock with wild rice, and I have some broccoli in the freezer. That with some Parmesan cheese on top.... Heaven!
    Becca
    Need to channel my soup goddess!
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    I always add tumeric and Cayenne pepper to the broth! Its hot in my belly, but not spicy hot in my mouth! Plus they say those spices are good for you.
    Becca
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,245 Member
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  • GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS
    GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS Posts: 2,573 Member
    Machka – My oldest granddaughter went on BC and she was ‘miserable’ … ‘didn’t need it’ and went off it because she stopped having her period. Not sexually active. She went to GP (female) and had googled her symptoms and came over to talk to me. Between the two ‘possibilities’ I leaned more to it being a ‘thyroid’ issue. She went to her with both possible diagnoses and asked questions and the GP ran a ‘full panel’ of the thyroid panel and Monday she got called and told it was her ‘thyroid’, she is ‘hypothyroid’ so she put her on a ‘low dose’ of generic Synthroid and will be rechecked in 3 months. She is going to a OB/GYN the end of this month to get her ovaries viewed with a sonogram. This was one reason I told my DDnL#1 (not her birth mother) that when she first wanted to put her BC, in HS … ‘how she thought she was legally going to do so’. When she told me, ‘well, we have the same last name’. I asked her ‘what are you going to tell her Daddy ‘if’ she were to have a stroke, or what are you going to say if she isn’t able to have children’? That ended that conversation; until she went off to college and she told me that she told her she wanted to be put on BC. I know my DOGD and I doubt it was ‘her’ idea. The other thing she asked her about was PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome).

    She was glad that the GP goes to this OB/GYN (female) and I told her to ‘expect’ that they will do a ‘pregnancy test’ as it would be routine for a young woman her age, whether or not she hasn’t had sex. I told her that it is probably going to be uncomfortable and trying to ‘relax’ will help out a lot. I know they are going to lower the CI and she is already working out. It is ‘sad’ that one round of BC and having thyroid issues has caused so many other issues. Poor sweetie. I also told here that regardless of what she tells her about knowing for sure that she is not pregnant; she OB/GYN would perform one regardless. I forgot to tell her that she might also get a rectal exam (my GYN) does on on me. He can tell if I have 'gas'; but, the worst part is losing the 'jelly' on the sheet. It also feels like I have had a BM [I know WTMI); but, I haven't.

    Rori – You also need to take a break each week, hire a sitter. My BF hired a sitter when her husband got out of the hospital. BF was still working and her DH was retired; but, alcohol use had destroyed his liver. They found this really nice lady who treated him so well and they could talk about whatever.

    Josephine – When I think about a ‘stubbed’ toe, I think of going barefooted as a child and taking off a small flap of skin that ‘hurt so bad’ it made me cry every time. You’d think I wear shoes. But, not me. Even now I go barefoot; until I try going the 8’ from our driveway to my studio and the ‘sticker weeds’ are out there for a short period of time in the spring. Now, I grab the nearest pair of CROCS and I wear them for the rest of the afternoon. I forget that I have grabbed Louis’ pair until he comes in, takes his shower, and starts looking for them.

    Sue – Yes, we’re planning on a Spring trip to Texas … maybe it won’t be unbearably ‘hot’.

    Michele – I worked with a little Jewish lady who was tattooed and in a concentration camp when she and her husband were ‘freed’. She’d wear 3/4th length sleeves; but, when she lifted her arms, you could see it. I made the mistake of asking her about it. I think my boss jumped 3 counters to get to us and sort of told me to do something else in the deli. But, she did admit that it was the “mark of the beast” meaning Hitler. They had a baby (late in life) as they were not together during the time in the camp. She really did not like talking about it; but, her DH was ‘very vocal’ about it and both very thankful they were ‘freed’. So, I can understand people not wanting to talk about their war experiences. My brother won’t talk about his 4 tours to Vietnam. Of course, when they were younger and he was living with us they asked if he had ever ‘killed’ anybody. His answer was – I was a MP and walked the fences, hear any rustle in the bushes you shot at it. I have no problem thinking he has PTSD (???) [Not sure those letters are in the right chronological order. He definitely moves on his own time … which is ‘slow’.

    Margaret – I remember we never locked our doors, even through the night sometimes; and, we left the keys in the car. Remember grabbing the keys to his ‘new’ Oldsmobile and taking a joy ride with several of my friends. Got run off the road by a drowsy truck driver, we spinned around and could have been hit by it; but, we ended up in the median and all I wanted to do is get it out and headed back home. Parked it; but, later when Daddy came home he asked who had moved his car. He had all the keys. He wouldn’t believe me when I told him that I had used the Chevy car’s key. So I had to use it to crank up both cars. He was amazed at the possibility of a key cranking 2 different GM cars that were owned by the same family. Never touched it again – feared what he’d do if I did.

    That was his first ‘new’ car; and, then after that he wanted a Cadillac; my uncle worked for GM/Delco and he had a company car, so he worked out all the first year kinks and Daddy bought the next 2 he had. That was one of the things on his “Bucket List” to do.

    Sharon – Louis ‘hates’ new construction … you have to be there at the right time and it messes up his way of doing other jobs. He hasn’t done one in quite a while. One guy in particular who would take Southern Living plans and change them a little and get a quote from several painters, most would not work for him because of his 'knee-jerkiness'. He'd take a detal mirror and look behind two doors that met in the middle to make sure he had painted the wall and that he had not gotten it on the trim. Louis would have to pull off the moulding and paint and he told him he was NOT a carpenter; if he wanted the painting done, that would never show, he'd have to get a carpenter to come take it down to let him paint the wall and the side of the trim. He'd fly off the handle and tell him, "I've paid the carpenters and they will charge me more to come back and do this. Louis said, I'm really sorry; but, I can't get a brush in that spot and if I do I'm going to get paint on the side of the moulding. He started 'docking what he paid' because Louis refused to do it. So the next time he called almost a year-and-a-half later to get a 'quote'. What he'd do is get a quote from Louis and then get another quote to see if he could beat it. One night he called here about 9:00pm and I recognized the voice. I told Louis that "IF" he did not give he a cost of $50,000 - sight unseen ... he and I were going to have a real problem. So when Louis heard what he wanted, he first told him that he had too many jobs on the books to even come out and give him a quote. So it was just the trim on the house, brick house. Louis told him, "Sorry Brady; for the house, sight unseen and you buying all the paint and window caulk my price if $50,000. I don't know what all he had to say about that; but, Louis said he was livid. Said that he had intended on getting him to paint the inside as well. Louis told him that he had stopped doing 'new construction jobs'; but asked him what he needed; how many rooms, how many cabinets and shutters, how many baths, was there going to be any wallpaper and then told him, well, again, sight unseen, you buy all the paint and caulking ... I'll do it for $150,000." Brady told him that he'd NEVER call him for a quote again!" Louis told him, "Well that is what I was trying to get you to say ...!" I laughed for a while after that, Louis said it made him feel so good not to give in. On this house that had chimneys at both ends; he decided that the original plans that had chimney's only about 5' off the roof, he added another 10 or more to it. The people would bought it took him to court because they were leaning inward and could break off and damage the house. When he could not produce a business license to be a general contractor, they won and he was told that he could not ever get a business license as a builder. He had been a 'round-the-corner-neighbor' and his pompous little 12-year-old son played baseball with our sons.

    He has ‘never’ advertised. It is all ‘word of mouth’ and he has a great ‘following’. Some people he had painted for, for years finally found out that he lived in Dawson, and I’d get calls weekly asking if he was still painting. He’ll be painting until they find him in the bushes with his wrist/arm moving up and down. The thought of having him ‘around’ 24/7 would only last about 3 days. Of course, he has said that it will take 3 days to figure out if he is dead. What upsets me, more than anything is him ‘going off’ on the property without telling me first. A lot of time, Trey is with him; but, not all the time. He'll be 76 the first week of November. He really wants to stop working; but, son has told him that he really did not want to take over the business and have to 'try' to find another 2 or 3 'honest', 'dependable painters.

    If your son is over 18; he might need to go with him. Privacy issues. You might want to call about what is required to get it (if he has to be there with his Dad) or even ‘ask’ if you can have a copy sent to you and tell them, he needs it for college and how much it will cost (certified)? They will probably send them to you that way, quicker than just asking for it. In GA, you now have to bring a birth certificate with you to get a DL.

    I love Keith Urban – he is just such a ‘cutie’.

    Karen in Virginia – Cyber bullying or bullying at school is something that should be more seriously taken.

    Our MDGD was bullied by a child whose parents were going through a divorce, apparently a nasty one. He took the older boy and he is in a very expensive private school, so her choice had to be either a church school or Terrell Academy or move from the house she got in the divorce. They moved to Lee County and put her into public school. It's been a good school district; but, it is also a school where anybody goes, regardless of age, race, creed, and Madison said she would not be able to do that if she knew what was good for her. She had systematically made ever girl in the class 'cry' and started in on the younger girls. Madison got in her face and told her to 'leave them alone'. A boy jumped between them because this 'bully' had balled up her fist like she was going to hit her. That was the day DOGD took a video of what was going on and forwarded it to Jenn; she drove as fast as she could to get to the school and the group of girls who had been standing around witnessing it scattered like roaches when the lights get turned on. She asked the Head Master if she could have her friend, who went to schools to talk about it for the entire school; but, when she got there it was only her class.

    HALLALUJA – Just found how to disable my touchpad when mouse USB is plugged in. Happy Dance!!!!!

    Lenora
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    Hey all! Good afternoon! Happy Friday! Started out my day with a little cardio, due to the spider that dropped down from the ceiling. He obviously just wanted some coffee, but I was too busy crazy dancing to give him anything but the boot. Sorry all Buddhists and nature lovers, I was too shocked to escort him out the door and just stepped on him instead. Had my second cup of coffee in peace. Only three little boys here for care today. For one reason or another the other three stayed home. It's kind of like a mini vacation. A rainy day so they pretty much just played with legos all morning. Ate some lunch, then watched a short movie and fell asleep. Can't beat that!
    Here is my facebook post from today, that deals with our Naked Egg Experiment. Pretty cool, so far!
    Kelly LaMore
    4 hrs ·
    It has been a STEM summer at Miss Kel's. Lots of science experiments. I am posting an update of a days long experiment called Naked Eggs, because my older kids aren't here, today, to see where we are at. After sitting in vinegar for two days, the shells of the eggs are nearly dissolved. The vinegar has thickened the outer membrane of the egg, but if you hold the egg up to the light, you can still see the yolk moving about (still intact) inside the egg. I will store the eggs in the fridge for the weekend, after the vinegar has dissolved the residual shell, so that we can continue with the next step on Monday!
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    Gloria- I know exactly what you mean about wanting to respond to comments immediately after reading them! It would make it easier, but would also make each thread longer. I just respond to who I remember and hope no one feels offended if their comment didn't stick in my feeble brain. I try. Also, on the Phase 1 nutrition plan you are looking for. I typed in: Phase 1 nutrition plan for Live Fit Revolution and a few different sites popped up. Pinterest had actual meal plans and food lists posted right on their site. Maybe what you are looking for?
    Heather- Wow! That velvet dress and shrug look amazing on you! Enjoy your cruise! Thinking of you and constructing your trip in my brain as you tell us about it!
    Leigh- Soup! Mmmmm! In my opinion, soup is good all year 'round! DH and DYS are not soup eaters, so I am generally making it just for me. But it is a wonderful thing to have in the fridge to eat through out the week! One of our science experiments this week called for making ph indicators out of red cabbage water. I was left with almost a whole head of purple boiled cabbage, so into some broth it went with a few other veggies. It was delish!

    Boy! As I am writing this, I am looking out my window at the barrage of rain falling from the sky. It has been doing this all day, and this is the first time in many years that I didn't take today (the last Friday of Coast Guard week) off. I usually take it off to catch the craft show when it first opens, to avoid the crowds. LOL! I am thinking all of the crafters have closed up their tents and are sitting in their cars drinking coffee and waiting for it to stop.

    Tere- Your hubby is an angel! He notices your weight loss AND makes it his business to help you dress to show it!
    Becca- Sweet pictures of your boys and the stories of teaching them love and compassion! You done good, girl!
    Dorrie- lovely pics of you and your children!
    Barbie- I hope your dancers have the same thought go through their heads as they see those with limited mobility and other ailments passing through your class. I know I often wonder and hope (and pray) that I will continue to have good health and good mobility/strength. It scares me to see my DH, who is my age, move so slowly and with so much pain and to know that this is what his quality of life will be like from now on. We went for a walk last night and it began to rain and his joints hurt so bad that he had to stop walking and wait while I (literally) ran to the car and came back and picked him up. I felt so bad for him as he apologized all of the way home and talked about how embarrassed he was that he couldn't keep up with me and made me run because I had to help him. I don't mind; I just hope I can keep it up for a long while!

    kids waking up! Gotta fly! Getting the grill out- in the rain- and making pineapple glazed chicken tonight! Whoot! ttfn KJ
  • jmkmomm
    jmkmomm Posts: 3,247 Member
    Lot of conversation here since last night. No way I can respond to everyone.

    The way I brought up my kids, they had moral values I knew hat they had the possblitiy of being bullied. My kids didn't talk to me about a lot of things when they were growing up about things going on at school. But when you get home from work and your youngest has this look in her eyes, you know that something had happened. There had been a lot of locker burglaries at Christina's middle school. She was a kid that just would not stand for something like that. She over heard some kids talk about what they were doing and went to the principals office to tell what she had heard. Well what she heard solved the burglury problem but the kids figured out it was her. So they followed her home from school and as soon as they got out of the schools sight and grounds, they beat her up and bashed her head into the side of a brick house that was being built. With makeup and ice we were able to get the swelling done before Charlie got home from work at midnight. I know I should gave told him but I know his anger and what he would have done. Plus he would not have been patient at the school. I knew I could handle it. Turns out that since it was off school,property the school,couldn't do anything. They got a one week expulsion fir what they did to the lockers and their parents got a letter for what they did to Christina. The juvenile authorities were called and I can't remember what they did. I know I should have told my husband but with him working a stretch of evenings, he really wouldn't see Christina for about a week. Charlies way of handling bullies is to beat them up harder and they will remember you. That just isn't how I was brought up or how I taught my kids. They were brought up in the church from the moment they were conceived and people don't beat up other people.

    It is in the low 70s here and the cats are totally enjoying having the patio door open and my office window open.. I haven't heard any fighting.

    Joyce, Indiana
  • trulydivyn725
    trulydivyn725 Posts: 92 Member
    edited August 2017
    ~ Machka9 - the date was postponed til Sunday morning - he promised to take his nephew(s) school shopping, and their parents decided today was the best time instead of tomorrow...go figure...since I'm all about family first, of course I expect him to respond accordingly!! So, he's got Sunday all planned out, and has informed his side of the family that he's "off the grid" for the entire day...oh my oh my oh my!!

    ~ Lanette - thank you! Squishy is the reason I'm in Vegas, and I cannot imagine not seeing that smile as often as possible! As noted above, the date has been postpned til Sunday...however, he's invited me to video chat with him this evening to help us both "break the ice"...he agrees we've both been single so long it's almost like we're teenagers! I'm GIDDY! Lastly, when I decided to take the college plunge, my mindset was there's absolutely NO way I can be successful...I was wrong! I would have graduated my BS with honors if I'd taken the math classes in classroom (per the professor) because of the online format requires a person to type out the formulas and such using a keyboard, which is very VERY difficult. If you get one thing wrong in the algebraic formula, the entire question is wrong. My attention to detail is enormous, but math is NOT my strong subject! Even with a tutor, I couldn't get more than a 70/C grade on the refresher course and the required Algebra I course for my degree. I threw in the towel on honors after that, which I truly regret! I was a BRAT and half-a$$ed my way through a few more courses getting "C" grades also - telling myself that C's get degrees! Well, so do B's and A's...so when I went to commencement, and didn't get all the honors goodies, I was ashamed of myself for being a brat about it...I ended up with a 3.42 overall GPA. Masters however, I am a rock star with a 4.0 so far! Only a year and a half to go! LOL!

    ~ Becca - I cannot WAIT to get to 235!! I'm going to post a more recent photo of my daughter and I today too...thank you for sharing your sons with us, it's obvious how much they love each other!!

    More later ladies!! HAPPY FRIDAY!!
    Much love and respect from Vegas,
    Dorrie aka TrulyDivyn
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,645 Member
    Wendy, welcome. DH is "Dear Husband" or something else that begins with D, depending on the situation, lol. >:) So great your sis Emily is taking the lead with the healthy eating and exercise. We have one or two others in this group from Arkansas.

    Dorrie - great photo of Squishy... he's growing fast! What do his classmates call him? B) If he ends up 6 ' 3" like his uncle, he won't care if they call him Sue, lol. B)

    Kelly - neat naked egg experiment. Why are the eggs without shells different colors? Were they from chickens that laid colored eggs to begin with? I get eggs with lots of lovely colors from my organic egg supplier. Anyhow, those kids are lucky to have "Miss Kell" teaching them exciting things!! SUPER JEALOUS of the rain! Remind me I said this in a few months when we'll have the rains start out here in the Pacific Northwest and not end until June, lol.

    Heather - that dress is a lovely shade of dark purple, a great fit and very flattering! Your DH is grinning like he's posing with a supermodel! <3 Well, he is!

    Joyce - I hear you on the weatherman not getting it right. I recall that once again, several months ago, they predicted the "worst hurricane season ever." I haven't been watching the news much.... how many have there been this year so far? Also, interesting story about Christina and the bullies. When I was reading it, my mind was whirring thinking about what I'd do if it were my child. I'm glad the little monsters were suspended for the locker damage and the parents received letters. One of my favorite movies of all time is "My Bodyguard". My DH has a story about how he laid a beatin' on a bully who targeted a geeky kid when he was in school. It happened on a weekend at a teen dance, so school never was involved of course. The geeky kid was never bothered again. DH was one of those kids who grew fast and looked 18 when he was 13. :*

    Speaking of the weatherman, it's still DARN HOT >:) this afternoon and I'm waiting for that ocean breeze to blow in.

    Keep it cool, kids! The weekend is just around the corner!

    Lanette
    SW WA State
  • suebdew
    suebdew Posts: 1,298 Member
    Happy Friday. Welcome to Wendy in AR. Also Dorris, your grandson is adorable.
    I played golf this morning at 7:50 and still got too hot. Haven't felt well all afternoon. Today is day two of tracking everything again. Joined a challenge and am determined to be a contributing member.
    Margaret, have you found our where you will be relocating?
    Allie-thinking of you and wishing you the best.
    SueBDew inTX.
  • mikesmom1983
    mikesmom1983 Posts: 582 Member
    edited August 2017
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Well here I am typing on an IPad mini,at least I have this, my laptop. Gave out on me and Tom said he will take me to Sams to get another if I call off the lawyer for temp alimony. He says I am still responsible for bills here, why dont we just wait until the final.. to get it all done..
    He unnerves me to no end.....I do have to get another laptop, but will do so on my own...

    Good for you for sticking to your guns! Don't let him bribe you.
    Just so you know, since I got my iPad I never use my laptop anymore. You may not even need to replace it.

    Chris in MA
  • lhannon062709
    lhannon062709 Posts: 1,140 Member
    That's not bribery, Allie - that's extortion. Make sure you tell your lawyer. What a goober he is... but the other shoe had to drop sometime. Hang in there, girl--and note this, too, is about money. It will always be about money for Tom. I'm sorry... I wish it were easier.

    Love ya!
    Lisa
  • ryenday
    ryenday Posts: 1,540 Member
    Today I swam for 45 minutes then went with MIL to her rehab. Proud of self - yesterday I did NOT eat more than allotted 1 piece of worlds yummiest pizza.

    Unfortunately right now I am tired and sore and pretty cranky. Even with over the top amounts of exercise Ive been doing I can only eat what seems to me to be a ridiculously small amount of food a day if I want to lose - and lose slowly ( about 2 pounds every three weeks/month). And today I'm either freezing or so hot I could cook dinner on my skin, no stovetop or extra heat necessary. Argh. Just ignore me, today is a bad day.
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    edited August 2017
    Yep Allie be firm!!! Persevere! We are all mentally giving Tom the bird with our other typing finger! Sorry, I have no sympathy for him. Its time for you to walk in the sun and SHINE!
    Hugs to you!!

    Wendy in Ark, DH means dear husband, or dear daughter, or if we are really mad at dear husband it could mean another title ruder! I have never been into any name calling, and 99% of the ladies here aren't either, my brain just thought of it though!

    Well just rec'd the official letter filled out by my son in boot camp stating his official address. It was strange to see his handwriting, all block printing. This from a son that had the most beautiful cursive writing! I'm sure its been quite an adjustment for him! If you wish to write to him, just send me a private message and I will give it to you.
    Hugs my ladies
    Becca
    Oregon
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS
    GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS Posts: 2,573 Member
    Michele – Louis and the boys are avid hunters; Will manages a hunting plantation/preserve for 5 guys. They have ALWAYS drilled into my head to NOT swerve to attempt to not hit a deer that has run out in front of you. All that would do is possibly make you hit another car (oncoming) or a tree. Hitting a deer is a ‘soft’ target. But, the other night riding home at dusk, one ran out in front of us and it surprised Louis and he just about swerved to miss it. I looked at him and said, “so that ISN’T what I am supposed to do when a deer runs out in front of me?”

    Tere – Maybe it is because the area has expanded into their surroundings, that is one reason they come into neighborhoods, also, there might be a small spot of woods that is close by. They get pretty brave, even around people.

    My DDnL#2’s birthday is today. I called her when Louis asked me ‘if’ today was her birthday. DDnL#1 is on the 9th. DYS’s is on the 31st. I am ‘sure’ that he is giving Tami a lot of grief about being older than he is. They are going to go out to the lake; but, she knows he will be working most of the time. This is the start of their busy time.

    Sharon – Since our DOS has started working for him, he has allowed him to start doing quotes and into the checking account; so Trey being a former paint store manager until it closed up because of his boss’s mishandling things, he tells Louis bid a lot less than any of the others quoted, so he started on raising the quotes, and they have not raised an eyebrow but once or twice.

    Louis says that I pack like I am moving in.

    Josephine in VA – The protein bars I eat with my coffee at night and that gives me my chocolate fix for the day. Funny that I cannot eat them during the day, they make me a bit sick to my stomach; but, they are really good (the ones I chose; I don’t like the ones that are crunchy; it is like the part that is crunchy is a bit stale tasting. But, I don’t care for Rice Krispy treats anyway and that is how they are made with a super sweet covering.

    Tidewater Virginia – I have moments that I have a serious case of C.R.S.; was told by my Neurologist’s flippant nurse that I had ‘mild age related dementia’. It was ‘how she said it and then that my other labs were unremarkable’. I did not ‘think’ that made me feel anything, at the time, than ‘unremarkable’. I asked for my records to be sent to my GP and made an appointment to talk to him. He was a bit shocked at her bluntness, especially since it had been 3+ weeks since I had had the MRI done. I had to call his office and I would have liked to have had an appointment with him. But, my appointment isn’t until next week. I called the hospital and told them they really needed to get a Neurologist full-time since the other one did not take my original one’s patients. I had seen her before and liked her as much as I did the one.

    Karen in Virginia – I’m so sorry to hear that your grandson is now hospitalized in a child and adolescent psych unit. I’ve been in a psych unit a couple of times. One was a horror story out of “One Flew Over The Coo Coo’s Nest”; but the other time, with a new Psyche helped me out a lot to get my bipolar medication straightened out and to make sure that I wasn’t on anything that negated their ability to work. Participation in everything is ‘key’. Talk therapy helps and group therapy helps, they will probably give him a schedule … even crafts gives you something that is fun and different. It must be hard on a parent for their child to be going through all this. Some, such as the smart, awkward stage, unless he is ‘genius’ will begin to work themselves out. I had a classmate, whose son was ‘genius’ and when another classmate with boys the same age asked them both to go deep sea fishing the father of the ‘genius’ was concerned that he’d be ‘bored’. I feel for all of you. Learning to live with a ‘mental disorder’ is also hard on adults; but, I think for a great deal, they/we have learned what our ‘coping mechanisms’ are. I have an ‘aura’ before a ‘bipolar episode’ or ‘seizures’. I will wake my husband up (sometimes with a blood-curdling scream because of a bad dream of someone I love dying. That is what lets him know that I need to have him call my PsycheMD. But, unless he ‘witnesses’ a ‘seizure’ he has the mindset of I can ‘go to bed, and sleep it off’. Actually, he thinks that on both things. Last time I was in the hospital for 3 weeks; and, because it was 2 hours one way, I did not even see him. I talked to him every day; but, it just wasn’t the same. But, we had to also have a ‘family meeting’ before I could be released. The counselor finally told Louis that ‘he was also responsible for my being there’. I was angry that my BF took me up there because Louis had a big job to finish. That might be the only time I had actually felt the ‘depression’ side of being bipolar and I did NOT like it one bid. Even his parents should participate in the ‘talk therapy’. It would help them understand better about what is actually going on with him.

    Allie – You know you have a huge ‘prayer chain’ from all of us on this thread; it will be okay and things will turn out for you, you just need to let God be the one in control

    Kelly – I pre-struck my meals; and, tonight Louis brought home chili that Taylor made, so I am going to go over my CI; and, the fact that GYN told me to lay off on the treadmill until the steroids kicked in. I wasn’t happy that he told me that it would probably make me ‘retain’ water. Trying to get in as much as I can; but, I think I peed 3 cups earlier this afternoon. I’d think I was finished; but wasn’t by a long shot.

    Janetr in OKC – We’ve missed you. You do have a lot to contribute, you just don’t know it. We like to hear that you are ‘ok’. I like the Confucius saying … so true!

    Rye – The Easter that my middle sister had the ‘hat from Hell’ my oldest sister had a bright red, Jackie Kennedy hat. She did not remember it; and, her husband said, ‘how can you say that, every Sunday morning that was the first thing that went on while you put your make-up on. She still couldn’t remember it. But, she is now 72 and for the past couple of years when she is sitting around or reading, she ‘hums’ which drives my middle sister ‘wild’. Last year was the only time I noticed it. I could understand it – it would drive me crazy, too, after 5 or 6 days of it.

    Bianca from South Africa – My DDnL#1 would ‘fly off the handle’ like that. We had gone out to eat at a pizza place in Americus and her Mother had spent a couple of nights with them. DOS and she were having some issues; and, DOS and DH were up in the front seat; her mother and I were sitting on either side of her, and the 3 girls were in the back. Emilee was driving Madison wild, by constantly ‘touching her’. She is a ‘sneaky’ one; but, since she is the ‘baby’ she gets away with a LOT. She doesn’t do it around me because I will get in her face and tell her ‘if she doesn’t stop, I will spank her’. But, I wasn’t going to say ‘anything’ with Jennifer’s mother in the car. Madison screamed out, ‘stop touching me’. Jennifer turned around and hitting all 3 of them. Taylor was bunched up in the other corner; so Emilee and Madison got the brunt of it. She then said, “I wish you’d just leave, I am tired of you!” Patsy looked at me, I know my eyes were wide open, looked up and Trey was looking in the rearview mirror. He just shook his head. She finally turned back around and made the comment that she was ‘tired’ of being ‘sick and tired’ of them always fighting. When we got home, her mother went and packed up and left without a word. About 5 months ago, her GYN put her on Wellbutrin to help calm her down. I can tell when she has miss a dose, because I used to take it and it is a medicine that gets in your bloodstream quickly; but, it also ‘leaves’ your body quickly. We decided that we just would not ask them out whenever we went. Now we go out and it is a ‘date night’. So much better without the screaming or yelling.

    But, I am like you, hitting a 10-year-old is physical abuse. They can’t defend themselves. It probably goes on at home as well. Unfortunately. It’s hard to know what to do in that situation, especially if it is the ‘first’ time you’ve seen it. You probably would have gotten a ‘mind your own *&^&^$()* business’.

    When our boys were in diapers and they acted out, they got a ‘cupped’ hand on the fanny; the ‘sound’ of it got their attention long before they might have even felt it. When they were young and fussed with one another; I made them stand in one square on our kitchen floor and hug one another. In less than 5 minutes, they were giggling at one another. I did tell one woman that she needed to mind her own business when I got out of my car with a 3 ½ year old and one that was 27 months younger. He was a 'drop your feet on the ground and take off'. He was in a ‘harness’ and when she told me I ought to be ashamed of myself, treating him like a dog; that pissed me off. I told her that I’d rather have a child on ‘what she called a leash’ than to have him ‘run out in the parking lot when people drive like fools through them; and, about that time, … I say, ‘like that idiot' … so mind your own business, you're entitled to your opinion; but, you don't know how quick my baby is.

    Margaret – The adjuster for the other insurance company called yesterday while I was at the doctor’s; I tried to call her back today and she never returned the call. I had never ‘heard’ of this insurance company. I hope they don’t give me ‘grief’ because the police would not write out an incident report – mainly because the man ‘left’ after giving me his information. I showed it to the police and he looked at it and asked, ‘he didn’t give you his policy number’? No Sir! Well, go report it to your insurance company and let them make contact with him. He (man who hit the car) had acted like a ‘horse’s patootie’. My Agent recognized him, once he heard his voice. He had said that his name was familiar. I’m not about to go get 3 estimates. I don’t have time for that and I have a body shop that is going to do the work. He told me that the price of a back door alone will make him go to his insurance company. I worked in the legal field representing people who had been involved in accidents. NOPE, not even going to ‘entertain the idea of him writing me a check’. He can pay the body shop. Wasn’t MY fault (this time – I certainly do not want my insurance company to end up fixing it). I’m just concerned about it now going to be Monday before I hear back from her; and, no telling how long it will take for an adjuster to come and we’re leaving on the 24th to go to Louisiana and I am afraid that the door will leak if we have a downpour like we’ve had the past 5 evenings. Rained this morning like that. At least it is parked under a carport; but, when we go out there it will be parked out in the yard.

    But, it is a shame when parents or caregivers take their frustrations out on a child or an older person. My best way of dealing with our kids was to ‘take away a privilege’. As they got older, took their cars away from them and they’d either have to get a ride or walk.

    Margaret - A lot of places have ‘vintage clothes’ shops. My sister and I went to one in Miami; and, I found this ‘gorgeous’ long dress and immediately thought of Taylor. She probably would not have worn it; but, it was beautiful!!!! Probably from the 40’s, thinking Ginger Rogers. She had wanted a ‘different’ gown. One thing about the bridal shop here is that they also have one in Adel, where everybody had to go before they opened up one here. They keep the names of the girls, where they go to school, and what dress they have bought, so they don’t show up at the same prom with the same gown.

    Katla – Is there a “Ferrier” in that area? Or do they take care of their horses’ feet themselves? One of my DOS’s friends (his mother is also one of mine) took it up while he was still in HS. Just to make some extra money – He works for UPS; but, now does this as a side job. Lives now, in Southern Alabama; but, lived in the Panhandle of Florida and was the only one in a 50 mile radius. He stayed very busy.

    Heather – When Will and Tami got married, the guys wore linen pants and had to stand up so they would not wrinkle. The little church did not have A/C; but, the walls were about 18” deep, so it was ‘cool’ inside. Beautiful wedding. She’s going to be in the wedding of one of her attendants on the 1st (while we’re still there), so I will be taking one of my 2 dresses with me.

    I know y’all will have a great cruise!

    Lanette – I don’t like to have perfume sprayed on me; and, even when they want to hand you that little pad with it sprayed on it, can be strong. The first thing I do when I get a magazine, is go through and tear out the pages with the pages that are centered with it, too. Louis’ nose runs so bad, if I happen to put any on, that I have stopped trying.

    On a steroid pack for the next 7 days, telling me that it will probably make me retain water; so if I am showing an increase in weight … hopefully I can blame it on that. Still won’t make me happy. I went over my CI tonight because I ate a fairly decent lunch, thinking I would not have to cook. Louis brought home some chili that Taylor had made. Served with rice and cheese … oh well! Can’t even do any exercise until the steroids get in my body and I have stopped ‘hurting’. IF this is what it feels like the have arthritis, I certainly understand the tears I saw my DMnL shed. I felt like someone had picked me up and slammed me against a concrete block wall.

    Mia – Before our DOS got custody of his first daughter, the school counselor told Jenn, several times, that they could tell when she was with them and when she was with her mother. At 6 year old, she was changing diapers and making formula. We are so glad that we got her out here when we did. No telling what her life would have been like all through HS if she had stayed with her Mother. But, it is sad that she doesn’t even refer to her as ‘her mother’. Jenn has been a much better mother-figure to her. This woman might be going through a bad divorce; although that is no reason to be screaming and hitting her. There might be something going on and it has become a ‘habit’ to hit. Sure, it needs to be stopped and the best way to do that is to talk to the counselor. That way your name doesn’t have to be dragged into it.

    I’m 3 pages behind, so I am just going to read.

    Today, I made 18 pints of figs! Only 3 did not ‘seal’ properly and after 2x, I just decided we’d keep one, give one to Trey, and the neighbor on the other side. Then I had to go buy another 12 jars in the meantime. I think that is why they did not seal properly, not hot enough. Louis said he was going to go down there and pick some more. I am not going; but, I will go buy another 12 pack of jars and cook them.

    Lenora
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    **wahoo hrm not recording :0/ **

    all apple watch hr-

    bike ride hm 2 gym- 11.32min, 15.2mph. 2.9mi = 92c
    ROWING MACHINE- 40min, 49aw, 6266meters-3.89mi. = 278c
    bike ride gym 2 dome- 5.47min, 14.6amph, 1.4mi = 44c
    bike ride puy 2 sumn station- 14.35min, 12.5amph, 3mi = 113c
    jog sta 2 wk- 4.58min, 9.46min mi, .5mi = 58c
    jog wk 2 sta- 5.38min, 10.35min mi .5mi = 69c
    bike dome 2 hm- 18.17min, 8.5amph 2.5mi = 139c

    total cal 793
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    exermom Posts: 6,515 Member
    Did 50 min Gay Gasper Training DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do an Extreme Strength DVD.

    Put down weed killer and then some of the Wet and Forget. Later we cut the grass, Vince needed to fix the tractor but I got all the walk behind mower stuff done and weed wacking. Tonight we're going for the dance lesson. I really don't want to just 2-step at Denise's wedding so we're hopefully going to learn some shag moves. Update: I think we got the standard "free lesson" introduction. Did a little foxtrot, swing (I'm surprised at how much I remembered!), rumba and a touch of shag. Vince did agree to sign us up for 6 - 45min lessons.

    Joyce - I got these bags at the dollar store. I figured I'd spent enough on the wine, I really didn't need to spend more on the bags. The wine itself wasn't real expensive, but the shipping really killed me. My girlfriend from Switzerland is going to send me a refrigerator magnet to include.

    Jess just called. Seems that Pete's mom wanted to add more people to the shower list. Jess told her that it was too late, that she already had the invitations ready. A few minutes later Denise calls Jess saying that she "forgot" these people, that they're invited to the wedding. If they were invited, why wasn't their names on the guest list? I bet that when Jess told his mother "no", she didn't accept that but called Denise to see if Denise could convince Jess.

    Also, talked to Denise. Now don't ask me to explain this. Seems that Pete's parents are having problems (again), the father wants a divorce (but hasn't filed or anything), and the father called Pete at work. Really? If we had a problem, I would NEVER bring it to my children. Not until we'd decided on something (like a divorce). No, Vince and I aren't getting a divorce. I remember a while ago Denise told me that his mother was at her house because she and the husband had problems and he wanted a divorce. You don't bring that to your children. Then, according to Denise, they went away for a weekend "and now everything is good". I'm sorry, you don't go away for a weekend and suddenly everything is fine. The underlying problem is still there.

    tere - what a wonderful NSV. One time when Jess couldn't breathe we were at this place in VA. One lady bought coconut macaroons. She was very nice, opened the package and offered one to everyone. Of course, we didn't take one. But as we got to the car Jess says to me "ma, I can't breathe". There's me going "I don't know how to drive her car" "I have no idea where the nearest hospital is" "for that matter, I'm in a different state!". We just had to wait until she could breathe again.

    Gloria - I keep a document open and as I read a post and want to respond, I write it in the document.

    Loved all the pictures

    Lisa - "Taco Hell" Love it...I know that's how Vince feels

    KJ - I remember doing that experiment with my kids (putting an egg in vinegar). I think we called it "dinosaur eggs". How did you get the eggs different colors? Put food dye in the vinegar, maybe?

    Wendy - welcome! You're doing just wonderful on here. Just play around, you'll get it

    Ally - an iPad for not getting temporary alimony????? TomCat sure thinks of you <insert scowl here>. So proud of you for sticking to your guns. He's something else, that's for sure.

    I still have the DVD to give away.....

    Michele in NC
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    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
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    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    Re, see, love seeing your journey, and it inspires me! I have wrestled with getting a gastric or not. Sometimes, when I am feeling and thinking particularly mental, (in a good way), I tell myself I've had a gastric bypass in my brain. So I eat the smaller portions because my stomach pouch is only as big as a walnut! It works for a little bit!
    Becca
    The crrrrazy one in Oregon!
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