WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2018
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Heather, so happy for you that you have finally heard something about the house sale! Keeping my fingers crossed for you still! Good for you for clearing stuff out before you move! Must be such a liberating feeling!
Lisa, I read a few pages back somebody wishing you a happy birthday, so wanted to add my wish for a happy day for you also! I hope it was/is a good one!
Wendy, laughed out loud about your hubby looking right at Beauty and not "seeing" her! Sorry to hear that she got hurt while being transported, glad it wasn't serious. So happy that you got her, she'll come into her own with your loving touch! That Maori statue is pretty darn awesome!
Rebecca, you are a moving machine! Sure wish you could have been here to help whip hubby and I into shape when we were moving! Really could have used someone who knew what they were doing.... We, clearly, did NOT! Oh well, it did get done and now we are working on clearing out more stuff.
Allie, it's possible that your body is telling you it's had enough! You have been under a HUGE load of stress over the past year or so, you have handled it all with grace and dignity. Your body could be telling you that you need to take some time for YOU! Do a little pampering, the wind chimes are certainly a good start, it sounds like you are really enjoying them. Maybe you need to spend a little time in your outdoor zen den, is the weather nice enough where you are to be able to sit out and enjoy some nature? Sincerely hope you are not coming down with anything!
Pip, hoping you and Kirby get some answers to his pain issues. Awesome photo, him so blonde and fair and you a perfect contrast! Striking looking couple for sure.
Kelly, have to agree, you may be some people's only sunshine! We gotta shine when we can! It's just too hard to be all gloom and doom all day anyway!
Rita, happy travels! Good to hear that the allergy shots are helping.
Kim, so happy to hear that the dinner went off okay. Sorry to hear that your mom was short with you when you tried to hug her. I'm fortunate to come from a pretty huggy family!
Machka, continued hugs and thoughts. Hoping for nothing but the best of outcomes for you and hubby.
Didn't get to the gym this am, but did have a productive day. Got on the computer and went through a bunch of photos, sent some off to get printed, some are our grandson, also a couple of our son and his fiancee for "their" wedding album. It's my album, but will be of their wedding and I wanted to get a couple of their engagement photos. Anyway, I finally got my "stuff" together and am getting prints done. I promised them a photo of our son when he was a baby for a family collage that she has done up and I finally got that scanned into the computer and ordered! Also did some other, little things along those lines, felt so good to get that done! Was texting younger son yesterday and he confirmed he is coming out for the wedding, so I did a little bit in what will be his bedroom while he is here. Hubby has taken it over as a storage area, which would be okay, except he is storing stuff on top of the bed. I cleared a bunch of stuff off, he will have to deal with most of the rest. I found better homes for the stuff that I cleared. Will have to do a good vacuuming in there in a few weeks, the wedding is coming up fast!
Our son kind of dropped a bombshell on us on Friday, said he wants to have his "only living grandparent" at his wedding. This would be my mil. She is in extended care, doesn't remember who me or my hubby (her son!) are, doesn't like crowds.... I do not see it ending well. He also wants hubby's brother there. He is mentally challenged and also doesn't do well in crowds. If there is alcohol (there will be) he will drink and then he gets kind of unpredictable. He's not violent, but..... Again, I don't see it ending well. Not quite sure what we're going to do yet. I think I'll ask him is he's spoken to any of mil's caregivers and if they think it's a good idea or not.
Okay, enough of this particular novel! Hope everyone has a great day/night!
Evelyn, Vancouver Island7 -
Hello dear friends. Winter is trying to hold on around here. Cold and chances of rain and snow most the week. I am so ready for 60-70 degree days.
My friends surgery went well. Now is just the waiting game to see how much memory and speech she will get back and if she will be able to live on her own. I know this is so hard on her and I wish I knew what to say or do.
Came to work today and they finally got my job posted to replace the lady we had to let go. Then another person comes in this morning and says he want to take sometime off starting May 18th. I explain again how short we are and I am trying to get someone hired. He tells me he wants to be off 3 months. That can't happen as would be the whole summer and to short of help. So not sure what is going to happen with this.
Wendy--Glad to hear beauty is there and safe.
Sharon--Glad you at least let them know what you know. Please take care of you and do what is best for you and remember you are not second best.
Heather--Congrates on the house news!!
Pip--They can give him something while they are doing the MRI. There should be no reason they can't. As for only being half an hour when a person is claustrophobic that is way to long. So tell him to speak up and not back down.
Allie--Do not let your SIL try to make you feel bad about what you do. They are used to you just jumping everytime they wanted something. Now you are taking care of you. Proud of you for that.
All out of time. Blessings, Vicki GI NE6 -
Morning all
Alli - People often come down with a bug after a highly stressful period in their lives. My Dr says the body is using every backup resource whilst it is fighting stress and when the stress stops, there is nothing left for the body to fight bugs with. Take good care fo yourself, eat well and drink lots of water
Pip - Beautiful picture - hope all goes well with the spine doctor. Oh no I hate MRI - but I hope the outcome is positive
Heatherr - how exciting!
Wendy - Never feel guilty over being happy . There are high and lows for everyone,
Okay _ I need advise of what to do with Bananas that are going off - I have about 7 in the fruit stand and 9 in the freexer. Sicko f banan cake, banana and blueberry muffins - any help woud be very much appreciated
Trish from OZ
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Pip, I avoided an MRI to diagnose what was wrong with my legs because I am so claustrophobic. Then I heard that someone got a prescription from their doctor to help them relax. I asked my doctor about that and she prescribed something that made it possible for me to relax in MRI and get my problem diagnosed. I hope Kirby will ask his doctor for something. My doctor prescribed lorazepam. There are problem several other anti-anxiety drugs that would do the same thing.
Rebecca, congrats on your continued success with the moving process. Good luck on your trip. I'll be thinking of you the whole way.
Heather, how exciting that the home sale process is moving along for you. You are doing such a great job of clearing out unneeded possessions as you await the actual move.
Katla, we are still so happy with the success of our house painting last fall. I hope yours turns out just as great.
Allie, It's time to stop letting your SIL get to you. Do what's best for you. Get rested and renew your spirit by spending time with your friends and your dog.
Vicki, I hope you don't left holding the bag with someone going off on a long vacation.
Evelyn, I hope you can explain things to your son so he doesn't expect people at his wedding that can't handle being there.
Jake felt good enough to get his hair cut today. I drove him over and he felt so much better to have his hair the way he wanted it.
Machka
Jake and I are watching baseball on TV and I'm riding the exercise bike
Barbie from beautiful NW Washington4 -
Trish, I freeze the bananas and pull them out one at a time as the base for a fruit smoothie. Banana, protein. Powder, almond milk, a few power greens or spinach, and whatever else you want to flavor it up, like berries or powdered peanut butter.5
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Thanks friends...going to see if I can stay awake to watch Roseanne.4
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PIP - A MRI will take about 40 minutes (that was on my head only). I am extremely claustrophobic. I was able to stay still; but, when I am told 'not to move' ... everything starts itching. When they did a CT Scan (after I fell); Bill prescribed Ativan and I took it 30 minutes before my scan. Trey drove me, of course, I took it right before we got there and I remember walking through the door, laying down; and, nothing after that. Also it was in what they called an 'open' machine. The MRI is extremely noisy, clicking, grinding, whirring, even with ear plugs it was loud. I'll never have either done without being able to take Ativan first. They might have to have woken me up; but, I would not be crammed in a round box!
Allie - Take care of yourself and I agree, until you find out what you have you need to stay away from FnL.
Now, I need to get back to posting and tracking food and exercise. Deactivating account since it was hacked and took off a week. Made a new account and now have to add food to my list and now figure out how to put my avatar back on the page. Anybody can tell me?
Husband did not tell me he had a Rx to be picked up, and the pharmacist did not say anything about it. Since we just started using Publix (K-Mart sold their client's list - and it is convenient). Can't say that prices are that much different. But, they don't have 'automatic' refills like K-Mart did and we had been dealing with K-Mart forever. I like their bottles a lot better. Can use them for things in Louis' shed, screws, nails, bolts, etc.
Back up 2.5 lbs. But, this week I have literally 'craved' ice cream ... so that has been my lunch at least 3x this week. Just not eating healthy and now I cannot brag that I had pushed past that 160lb. mark. Need to be 'forcing' myself to drink water.
Becca - Good luck with the move.
Welcome - Newbies!
Love ya,
Lenora5 -
Hi Ladies --
Skimming through. I know I'm behind! Would like to comment on everyone's but have to take it easy here....
Pip - sorry to hear about Kirby - hope the MRI goes well and whatever is wrong is easily fixable. Valium is our friend.
Karen in VA - I remember Mrs. McGillicutty! (sp). Your mom was super special!!
Kelly - good observations about RA. There's so much that can help nutrition-wise. I'm like you, I'd be willing to give something a try to feel better and maybe cut down on the meds. My DH isn't interested in doing anything different so I just shrug my shoulders and move on, that's all I can do.
Barbie - thanks for setting us up for April! You are so great in keeping our "lifeline" continuing. Hooray on the fence and glad Jake is out walking!!
Wendy - way to go with your new filly. I think I could have maybe pulled that off getting another ewe when we already had 50 or 60. But my DH always had a big heart for animals and sounds like yours does as well. That little gal is gorgeous!! Her former owner sounded scary!
Machka - thinking of you and your DH continually.
Heather - such good news about your house. All systems go and full speed ahead!!!
Rita - your allergy treatment is so interesting to me. I am now up to 2 shots per week and each shot increases the dose a little, slowly ramping up and I'll be "full strength" in a few weeks and will stay on that throughout the spring and summer I guess. Allergies have not been a problem at all recently so either nothing is blooming or this stuff is working.
My sacro is still giving me major problems. Went to doc, she thinks it's not a herniated disc but some muscle/skeletal deal and advised see a chiropractor. There's a young one in town that folks really like so I see him on Friday morning. He must be good, he's booked out for days!
I am wondering if my problems are tied to my new "pressure insoles" the foot doc had me buy. I've been wearing them in my shoes a lot and of course my posture is now different by a hair but sometimes that's all it takes.
It's still fairly painful for me to sit for any length of time. So I'm either standing, walking, or in bed on the heating pad -ice in the mornings. Taking ibuprofen, muscle relaxers, medical MJ for a good night's sleep and also using one of those Aleve Direct Therapy TENS units. Dang me that is a great little thing! I will probably wear it out! Doing a lot of stretches/ piraformis, hamstring. I've been able to talk DH into giving me some acupressure - it is swollen on the right side near my tailbone so he presses there with the heel of his hand. It helps. I've even gotten my lower back to "crack" a couple times. Not sure if it helped but things must be relaxing.
Anyhow, that's what's new regarding my pain in the *kitten*. Hate it that I can't do strength training until this thing stops flaring up.
It has been an eye opener for DH to have to be my caretaker and seeing me in pain, grouchy, etc. Now I know how he feels when he's grouchy. Kind of an eye-opener when the caretaker needs care. I know he appreciates all I do for him. And vicey versa.
OK ladies, better wind this down and hit the heating pad. Finished what I could in the VERA series now will catch up on Endeavor!
Lanette
SW WA State8 -
Finally got around to changing my profile pic. It says "Don't be a window licker"...LOL. Don't know what that means but don't be one just to be on the safe side.
Becca - I am totally impressed with your packing and housecleaning! Feel free to pull in here any time and put your talents to work, lol.
Lanette
SW WA State5 -
Hello dear friends. Winter is trying to hold on around here. Cold and chances of rain and snow most the week. I am so ready for 60-70 degree days.
My friends surgery went well. Now is just the waiting game to see how much memory and speech she will get back and if she will be able to live on her own. I know this is so hard on her and I wish I knew what to say or do.
Came to work today and they finally got my job posted to replace the lady we had to let go. Then another person comes in this morning and says he want to take sometime off starting May 18th. I explain again how short we are and I am trying to get someone hired. He tells me he wants to be off 3 months. That can't happen as would be the whole summer and to short of help. So not sure what is going to happen with this.
Wendy--Glad to hear beauty is there and safe.
Sharon--Glad you at least let them know what you know. Please take care of you and do what is best for you and remember you are not second best.
Heather--Congrates on the house news!!
Pip--They can give him something while they are doing the MRI. There should be no reason they can't. As for only being half an hour when a person is claustrophobic that is way to long. So tell him to speak up and not back down.
Allie--Do not let your SIL try to make you feel bad about what you do. They are used to you just jumping everytime they wanted something. Now you are taking care of you. Proud of you for that.
All out of time. Blessings, Vicki GI NE
Trust me he will speak up! He is a pharmacy tech at that hospital so he knows all the good drugs.5 -
Hi ladies,
Alli, after my divorce became final I had a melt down and got sick. It is not unusual. You hang on and are strong until it is over and then it’s like your body knows it’s ok to collapse. Give yourself a break. It’s time to exhale now my friend. You’ve did good girl!
((Sharon))
Heather, glad the house situation is coming together for you.
Pip, sending good thoughts your way.
It’s funny that we are discussing MRIs. Had my dr visit about my ankle. He thinks I have a torn tendon and will probably need surgery. The surgery was lis intense. Cast, can’t put any weight on it for 3-6 weeks and a lot of pt. Sounds as bad as when I had my knees replaced. So next step is an MRI to see what is actually happening then we can discuss options. Not good timing work wise so if I need the surgery I won’t do it until July. I was almost in tears when I left the dr office. I have had so many surgeries and know what to I’m in for. Luckily I have a great husband who always takes such good care of me. Hope I can get the MRI soon so I can figure out what I’ll be doing.
Terry just a bit stressed in VT
p.s. it’s snowing again9 -
Mary from AZ: The painters are still working on the building next door. It turns out to be a bigger job than they originally imagined. These are townhouses with a common wall between them, so the building next door has two townhouses and so does ours.
Wendy: I am very happy that the quotation pleased you. It seems very uplifting to me, too.
Pip: I sympathize with Kirby. I hope he'll handle the MRI okay and will wind up with good information about his health. It is too bad that an MRI isn't less stressful. :ohwell:
(((Lanette)))
I have a meeting tonight and think it will be a long one. Keeping my fingers crossed that it goes well.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.
C. S. Lewis
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Stats for today:
*17,000 steps
*222 minutes walking Sasha and Bessie
*209 minutes riding the exercise bike4 -
Heather- so excited for you and the upcoming move to the beach. You will be ready when the time comes.
Pip- when I’ve had MRIs I put a towel 0ver my eyes so I don’t know when I am in the machine. Also ask for music to be played in your earplugs. He will do fine as he ls a professional.
Katlia- love the C. S. Lewis quote. Guess I should set some new goals.
Terry- sorry you are facing more medical issues. Spring is coming, hang on.
Went to the Y today for the first time since I had the flu. Only walked on the treadmill but will do weights next visit. Ever/yday before DH’s party is in the 70’s and the day of the party is forecasted to be 59!!!!
Rebecca- I can relate to your moving preparations. We were in AF for 24 years and made many moves some from country to country and some to different base houses. Good luck. BTW, you crack me up, love your posts.
Suebdew in TX4 -
stats for the day:
manual treadmill- walk/slow jog- 30 min, 112ahr, 125, 1.75mi= 205c
Apple Watch- 230c
walk outside- total walk- 175c
apple watch- 325c
total cal 3783 -
I got a job! At a very good school with great students and staff! It is at the school district that my husband is working at. He loves it there! I will be at a different school but in the same district!
Mary from Arizona17 -
fanncy0626 wrote: »I got a job! At a very good school with great students and staff! It is at the school district that my husband is working at. He loves it there! I will be at a different school but in the same district!
Mary from Arizona
That's terrific. I hope it all goes well.
Janetr OKC4 -
fanncy0626 wrote: »I got a job! At a very good school with great students and staff! It is at the school district that my husband is working at. He loves it there! I will be at a different school but in the same district!
Mary from Arizona
Woohoo! Congrats you!!!3 -
Hi Gals,
Michele – there are early bloomers and later bloomers, but each bulb only puts out one bloom per year.
Sharon – the lawyer is the right step, you have to keep yourself protected.
Heather – How exciting! And to know how much clutter control, stuff clean out you have already done!
Pip- sending good thoughts for Kirby’s tests
Mary – EXCELLENT! Congrats
Rebecca – great job on the moving coordination and keeping (or trying to keep) DH in line.
Smiles
Kim from N. California
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