WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2020
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Coughing a lot today due to the smoke. Not fun. DGD was here this afternoon helping clean out a closet. We found a Starbucks gift card, unused that DH must have hidden before he died. Told DGD she could keep it.
Pip - Good luck selling the Airstream. I think you are right, this is a good time to sell.
Beth - Sounds as if that group home has many problems.
Faye - I think many of us have problems. I just try not to dwell on them. My biggest is sarcoidosis affecting lungs, lymph nodes and bone marrow. I am currently symptom free except for cough exacerbated by smoke just now. I have declined methotrexate treatment in favor of nothing at this time and have been told it may come back to bite me later but have chosen to deal with then rather than deal with side effects now.
Everyone take care Sue in WA2 -
Even those of us who seldom talk about our health issues still have them.
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Best wishes to everyone facing fire and smoke. Hope you all come through just fine!
Annie in Delaware where it is raining0 -
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Vince must have heard me because today he not only put up all (well, most) of the pictures, worked on the coins and started copying the VHS tapes. I guess it just bothers me that to me these things could have been done earlier. But at least they’re getting done.
Bananas – Vince is still experimenting with the conversion
Michele NC
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our exciting adventures today were a trip to the grocery store, Petco, and the library. Also two great meetings on Zoom
Barbie in NW WA 2 -
Heather - I am the “driver” too. I really wish at times that I wasn’t but I’m the other hand I don’t know how I would handle not being in control.
My parents had a traditional marriage, my Mom never worked and Dad made all decisions. I remember one time Mom asked Dad for $2.00 and his response was “you just had 2.00 last week, what happened to it”? I swore I would never be put in that position. I think that I went too far the other way though.
Michele - I would hang the picture myself. Rodger has hung only one thing in our house and that’s because it was heavier than I could do on my own.
In 1997 when we moved to Alberta Rodger came in September and the girls and I followed in December. During those three months we moved in with my parents to save money. I took some tole painting classes with my SIL and painted a wall hanging for Mom. I brought it home and went to hang it and she wouldn’t let me until Dad got home. I couldn’t believe it. My Grandmother did not raise her that way. If I waited for Rodger I would be waiting for an eternity, I have changed oven elements, dealt with plumbing issues, carpentry and everything. Rodger drove long haul truck so I needed to do it.
Vicki - I hope you have a smooth transition for your new system.
Yvonne - 😂 I’m sure Luna would be asking for Pumpkin Spice food over and over again. 🙄 I’m sorry if I offend anyone but I find that just a tad absurd. September 13 is also mine and my Grandson’s birthday, I’ll tell him who we share it with.
That’s a cool story about William Shatner. I have always enjoyed listening to his voice. I was never a Star Trek fan but I agree with Katla that I wish we could teleport.
Karen - I missed the story about your Mom’s furniture. She was a wise woman, but I think I would have been heartbroken.
Julie - I would avoid those vaping pens too. I have heard horror stories about how unhealthy they are. I quit smoking 11 years ago, there have been times this year that I have missed it, but that’s the first time.
Funnily enough I find losing weight so much harder than quitting smoking.
Karen - “the hearse doesn’t stop at the bank” that is good to remember. I also am a firm believer that there is no law saying that I have to leave money for my kids. If I could, I surely would but I am not sacrificing to do so.
I felt like today was Thursday all day which is going to suck tomorrow. Sometimes short weeks seem to just drag on and on.
My boss is also back from vacation so that hasn’t helped the mood at work.
She just shrugged off the whole department quitting. I’m sure the board doesn’t know what is going on and they are the only ones above her.
I am waiting to hear from my daughter to know what the plan is for Saturday. We are allowed gatherings of up to 50 outside so we have offered our place for our Grandson’s birthday party. We are only allowing his paternal grandparents outside of our family though. We are being cautious since I work in a nursing home. I know his paternal Grandma will have been careful as well as she works in a hospital. His Grandpa is retired.
I need to come up with a gift for him yet and I’m at a loss. He is only interested in video games right now and I am very against video games. I have books and pj’s but need a toy or something.
Tracey in Edmonton0 -
No workout today, went on a road trip0
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Regarding perimenopause and menopauseMy periods were like clockwork until mid-2009 (age 42) when I developed DVT on a flight and had to go off the pill and onto Warfarin. Different women react differently to Warfarin when it comes to periods and I actually liked the way I reacted. I was still every 28 days like clockwork, except that the whole thing would be done and dusted within about 48 hours. Massive flood for 48 hours ... and finished. 2 days each month were a little scary, but no gradual build-up and tapering off or anything.
A year later, I was taken off Warfarin and gradually I returned to my usual periods ... still every 28 days, but with a one-day lead up, heavy for 2 or 3 days, and then gradual taper.
But just when I had kind of settled back into my usual, 2012 came and everything started to become wonky. Very irregular.
I got fed up with it all in late 2014 and saw a Dr who rushed me into a gynaecologist who rushed me into surgery early in January 2015. Apparently I had a very large polyp which turned out to be pre-cancerous. It was removed and things kind of settled a bit, but in late 2016, things returned to wonky again. I returned to my doctor who sent me for tests who sent me to a gynaecologist who sent me to a gynaecologic oncologist and I was diagnosed with a hemorrhagic ovarian cyst, another polyp and vaginal precancer. In May 2017, I went for surgery again to clear it all out. I go for tests about every 6 months or so (oops ... it's been a year now!) to check things.
Meanwhile, since 2012, I've been through just about every perimenopause symptom imaginable.
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/menopause/31-most-common-menopause-symptoms/
http://www.project-aware.org/Experience/symptoms.shtml
The wild mood swings, acne along my jaw line, bushy eyebrows, night sweats, hot flashes, nausea insomnia, muscle cramps, dizziness, itchy skin, electric shocks, etc. etc. etc.
The night sweats, muscle cramps and itchiness (especially calves and feet), and dizziness happen in the 2 or 3 days before my periods are set to start, whether I have one or not. There is a pattern!
The hot flashes seem to be triggered mainly by stress, sometimes by the Time of Month (TOM) and sometimes by red meat. If I tense up about the slightest little thing, I get nauseated, dizzy and feel like I'm coming down with the flu and then go into a hot flash. Over and over, many times a day!
I cannot use HRT, so I've had to resort to other things.
I take Ginkgo Biloba in an attempt to help my memory and concentration (I'm working full-time and have been plodding my way toward a Master's degree ... I need all the help I can get!).
I take Evening Primrose Oil for the tender breasts ... the same time I had the rather urgent surgery for the polyp (January 2015), the local breast screen clinic discovered a lump and I had a biopsy. The Dr who saw me after the biopsy told me the lump was benign, and also suggested using Evening Primrose Oil.
I take calcium and magnesium for the cramping. And Vit D for moods. And Vit B12 and folic acid for the genetic thing which causes my blood clots and also for moods. Valerian to help me sleep. Panadol and ginger to help control the nausea + hot flashes. And a few other things too.
I've never been one for taking vitamins etc. My mother gave them to me every day with breakfast till I was in my late teens, but for almost 30 years I rarely took any. However, in the last few years I've started again in the hopes that maybe something might help ... and they do seem to. Or maybe it's all in my head. Either way, something seems to be working a little bit.
And in mid-2018 my hot flashes had reached a stress-induced frequency and intensity my gynaecologic oncologist put me on a serotonin-based anti-depressant to help me deal with the stress of my husband's accident and control the hot flashes a little.
Unfortunately the two surgeries did a number on the area down there ... I didn't have much support inside anymore ... and I developed a prolapsed bladder. As mentioned earlier, I have had that treated.
According to my gynaecologic oncologist, the whole perimenopause process takes approx. 10 years. Based on what I told him his best guess is that I was definitely into perimenopause in 2012. And based on the symptoms I was showing in 2012, I likely started perimenopause in about 2010 ... which means that I should be wrapping things up this year! At the age of 53.
According to this, it can last anywhere from 7-14 years, so I might not be wrapping things up for another 4 years.
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-menopause
However, one thing I am liking about the hot flashes is that my hair becomes curly.:)
My hair is just slightly wavy, but give me a bit of humidity or a misty rain, and it curls ... ringlettes, little fluffy curls around my face, etc. The hot flashes make me sweat profusely from about my waist up, including/especially my neck and head ... and poof! Out come the curls. It's hilarious.
And, although some of this has slowed me down, it hasn't stopped me! I'm still trying to be as active as possible.
Machka in Oz1 -
I have ordered a gift for my Grandson. he is an avid reader like his Mom so I always ask for list. The list of books I was provided had a series by Percy Jackson, when I looked on Amazon I was able to get him a boxed set that includes the 4 that were on the list and 1 that he already has. Since the price was only 26.40 I ordered it for him. I also ordered a LEGO set that you can make chain reactions with. Those two gifts and a pair of PJ’s and he’s done.
Pip - I hope you enjoy your new camper.
Machka - that sounds like HE🏒🏒! I am just starting the whole menopause thing I think. It’s already monotonous and I just hope I don’t suffer long. I don’t know about the history in my family with it as it’s not something my Mom or Grandmother ever discussed.
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »Machka - that sounds like HE🏒🏒! I am just starting the whole menopause thing I think. It’s already monotonous and I just hope I don’t suffer long. I don’t know about the history in my family with it as it’s not something my Mom or Grandmother ever discussed.
Tracey
My mother had a hysterectomy when she was in her 30s ... it was the done thing then, but not so much now.
My grandmother's comment about it was simply ... "one day I realised I had not had a period in a long time" ... and it was done for her.
She was always slim and active. She had a huge garden and ate a fairly well-balanced diet of home made food. She had a loving family and good social life and didn't seem to be overly stressed about things.
Maybe there's something to be said for that kind of lifestyle!
M in Oz
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Oh Rebecca - that needs to be enlarged and on a wall! How beautiful!1
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »I have ordered a gift for my Grandson. he is an avid reader like his Mom so I always ask for list. The list of books I was provided had a series by Percy Jackson, when I looked on Amazon I was able to get him a boxed set that includes the 4 that were on the list and 1 that he already has. Since the price was only 26.40 I ordered it for him. I also ordered a LEGO set that you can make chain reactions with. Those two gifts and a pair of PJ’s and he’s done.
Pip - I hope you enjoy your new camper.
Machka - that sounds like HE🏒🏒! I am just starting the whole menopause thing I think. It’s already monotonous and I just hope I don’t suffer long. I don’t know about the history in my family with it as it’s not something my Mom or Grandmother ever discussed.
Tracey
Thx, it’s on order, we don’t have it yet0 -
Sue: So sorry the smoke was/is causing you to cough. I hope it is easing and you’re able to breathe more easily.
Tracey: How old will your grandson be on his birthday? My secret to gift buying success is simple. I call my daughter and ask for a few suggestions.
What does his mom say that he’d like? :huh:
Machka: Curly hair is a surprising outcome from hot-flashes.
I hope you have an easy transition. :flowerforyou:
Pip: Do you have pictures of the model of trailer you’re planning on getting? I’d l love to see the layout.
My horse friends are getting ready to foster horses that have lost their homes in the fires here in Oregon. They are talking about using he stables at the county fairgrounds, as well as placement of some horses on their own personal properties. I don’t have any real details. They’re just beginning to organize. These people are doers, and I suspect things will get going quickly. I'll help if I can.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon1 -
Machka: Curly hair is a surprising outcome from hot-flashes. I hope you have an easy transition. :flowerforyou:
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
As indicated within the spoiler, the transition has been anything but easy.
After 10 years of doing battle with it I'm hoping I'm nearing the end.
And hoping for no more cancer or precancer or anything related to cancer.
M in Oz
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Howdy folks. Just popped on post workout and pre breakfast to read your posts. Nothing strange or startling to say.
Rebecca: Such a restful photo. Many thanks.
Tracey: Books and Lego were always a standby for my grands. Both could be enjoyed together.
Have a great day
☘️ Terri
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Hmmm - says I'll live a healthy life until 90 to 91 years of age, and then kick over the traces at about 96. I'd be ok with that, except for the 5-6 years of unhealthiness... https://apps.goldensoncenter.uconn.edu/HLEC/0
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Hmmm - says I'll live a healthy life until 90 to 91 years of age, and then kick over the traces at about 96. I'd be ok with that, except for the 5-6 years of unhealthiness... https://apps.goldensoncenter.uconn.edu/HLEC/
Hmmm..... I did mine. Here is my result. Not entirely unexpected, but yours seem remarkably similar, apart from our current ages? I'm 74. I know you are younger. Could be coincidence? (.... healthy cynicism kicking in) 😂 I also did a comparison one for when I started on here in 2015. I've earned myself about 12 extra years. 😍
On another note. Just noticed that the <Disagree> button is right under my <Save Post> button on my iPad. Who designs these things?????2 -
Morning ladies
Im up with Faith overnight and will get home tomorrow after 4 pm...hopefully all goes well..1 -
Allie: 👍🏻0
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These are my results!
I think I must have cheated!
Heather UK xxxxxxxx2 -
Rebecca -. Athena.
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Heather: I don’t think you’ve cheated at all. You work hard to stay as healthy as you can. WTG!
I have a dentist appointment in about an hour. This man has had all sorts of nasty health issues, and a battle with cancer a couple of years ago. It seemed to us hat he may have done some unneeded procedures on my teeth that cost our insurance company $$. I’ll keep this appointment today, but DH found another dentist that he thinks does a better job for less $$, and I’m strongly considering switching to her. Her office is much closer to home.
Air quality here is worse today than yesterday morning. Rain would be a blessing but the forecast is for sunny and 93F. My horse friends are preparing to accept a large number of horses who come from areas that are on fire. My Oregon Equestrian Trail group is full of people who have the facilities and experience to take care of displaced horses. I’m not an expert, but I have two hands and hope to help.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon1 -
Here is my results:Results
Your predicted future healthy years is 30.4 Years
Your Relative Healthy Life Expectancy is about 4.4% below Average
Your predicted future unhealthy years is 6.6 Years
Your predicted future total years of living is 37.1 Years i.e. Your predicted age at death is 52 + 37.1 (Current Age + Life Expectancy) = 89.1 Years
Your predicted future unhealthy years, if disabled by a cognitive disease, is 10.6 Years
How does my lifestyle affect my Healthy Life Expectancy?
By exercising more you can increase your healthy life expectancy by 11.95% which is about 43.6 months
By moving your BMI into a healthier range you can increase your healthy life expectancy by 4.64% which is about 16.9 months
By sleeping more each night you can increase your healthy life expectancy by 5.68% which is about 20.7 months
Your alcohol consumption has little effect on your healthy life expectancy
Not smoking has a positive impact on your healthy life expectancy
Katla - My Grandson will be 9 on Sunday, I asked him what he wanted for his birthday and the only thing he wants is an older video game. I can't find the video game, but I also don't like buying video games. He is our eldest Grand so when he was born I came up with an idea of what to do for Christmas and birthday's that I could carry to future Grands and keep it fair. I buy 1 outfit, 1 book, 1 toy and pyjamas for birthdays and then for Christmas I add an ornament and fill a stocking. This year, he is not getting the outfit as he was adamant that he didn't need any clothes and his Mother agreed. I bought him a boxed set of books and a Lego set.
I hope all of the horses are kept safe and that you get to help.
Tracey in Edmonton2 -
Hello lovely ladies.
Work has been crazy busy this week. It seems we have a holiday here and then we have to produce 5 days of work in to a 4-day work week.
It looks like everyone has been busy here too. There are over 150 posts since I sat down and caught up.
Rori – I am so incredibly happy DH likes the new aide. Praying this take some pressure off of you!
Fires – Praying for all of those dealing with the fires, smoke, evacuations, and stressing over family members and friends.
Dental Health – Extremely important and poor dental health can cause strokes, heart attacks and serious infections. TG I learned this in my younger days and make sure I see a dentist twice a year.
Pumpkin Frenzy – It cracks me up. 95% of the Pumpkin Spice products do not contain any pumpkin. All that is added is Pumpkin Pie spice. 😊
Terri – Love the container pics. Beautiful.
Pip – Love the smaller camper. I imagine once things get back to some type of normal there will be a ton of campers available.
Vicki – It’s so typical of not taking the users in to consideration when IT projects are planned. Yesterday we had our “town hall” which is typically just divisional VPs providing updates. The company’s president was on yesterday and basically stated oh, all of the issues were due to the project being so big…..hm, if they only listened 3 years ago. But, greater minds than ours are at work here. LOL!
Michelle – I have always found nagging not to be a good game plan. Charlie and I would set times up for household discussions and would sit down with bills, household projects, vacation planning, etc. We would both agree to timelines, to do items, and budgets. If neither had the time or ability we would make a plan, call a contractor, and get it done. Why not hire a neighborhood teenager to dig and lay out stones?
Faye – Sorry to say but at this point in my not so young years I am very fortunate not to have any major health issues. All that are forming are part of the natural aging process and can be easily researched online. If I have a major issue I would ask for opinions and how others dealt with things that creep up. I made a promise to myself many years ago, I would not be one who has daily health discussions like many of my elders did.
Machka – YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Only one more to go.
Karen – I will say it again. Your mom was filled with wisdom. I will remember those words as I continue to downsize my life.
Beth – I am glad the investigation is going further than the choking incident. It’s about time. Your pushing the issue will probably result in the saving of many lives. Sending prayers to your friend.
Rita – You’re a doll helping out with the kitty.
Tracey – Like you when my mom and dad were together it was very traditional. When she left him for the last time she did not have a dollar in her pocket. Like you I swore no one would ever have that type of control over me. I think that’s why men are afraid of approaching me – I am just a little too independent for them. Only the bravest will approach which is fine by me.
Terri – I love the saying in the spoiler. My mantra! LOL….
Katla – Good idea changing dentists. My periodontist who is the smartest person I know and my most trusted health care provider asked me to run any dentist through him first. Many dentists are part of groups, even if they appear to be independent. The big thing is to bill, bill, bill regardless if the patient needs the procedure or not. He has seen many mouths that have been worsened or destroyed.
I will sign off with the latest picture of the garden orchid. We had some heavy rains the past few days and I had to re-stake it.
Hugs to all.
SuziQ – SFL
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that orchid…
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Did my life expectancy and came up with 96 years old. DH was 84!
Cold again today and overcast/drizzling. Cool to see must coming off lake. Water is warmer than air right now! Back up to sun and 80’s tomorrow!
Joined a holiday quilting club. Never did that before so new needlework for me. This kit had me embroidering and doing appliqué. I’ve embroidered before but not appliqué. I think I did ok. Pic in spoiler.
On food/health side I did really bad yesterday but today is another day. Weather dictates my mood I think!
RV Rita4 -
Trouble getting here with Chromebook past couple of days. this is through windows ten. anyone else have problems with Chrome book and how did you fix it.1
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