WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2021

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,693 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
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    Well? What have you enjoyed recently?


    M in Oz


    Recently ... like since I finished uni in October ... I've felt like it has been a mad rush from one thing to the next. I thought there was going to be more relaxation but that has not happened!

    So what have I enjoyed?

    I enjoy our beach. I like walking on the beach or near the beach. I like looking at the bay out the window. And I like hearing the waves in the evenings. The last few days there has been a decent swell out there which we can hear quite clearly.

    I enjoy sleeping in on weekends (like tomorrow morning).

    I enjoy my little kitty's purrs.


    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,693 Member
    edited January 2021
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    Flower - my favourite flower scent is lilacs but my favourite to look at is lupin.

    Lilacs are my favourite flower scent too. :) In fact, just after I finished my uni course, I bought a lilac tree. They aren't common here, but I found one and had to have it!

    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    My hip and lower back feels better today, but my mid back is very sore. Maybe it’s because I’m getting things back in order.

    I should go do my physio exercises.
    Tracey in Edmonton

    I'm seeing my physio in early Feb about my hip. I'm hoping she will send me for an MRI.

    In December 2018 , I was running, twisted my leg a little and my right hip started giving me mild pain. It eased off over Christmas, even though I was lengthening my runs, but when I ran a half marathon in January 2019 , it started really hurting with about 3 km to go. I had an MRI and rested and did exercises and the hip pain went away. So this past winter, during shutdown, I started running again a couple times a week and quite easily got up to 5 km. Then I had my nose surgery and stopped running for a few months, but I tried again in October and that was OK.

    Then, at some point in November, my right hip started giving me some twinges and it has steadily become worse and worse. I went to a chiro a couple weeks ago, and that seemed to help a little bit for a few days but then it was back. The pain goes from my lower back, around the right hip, into the groin and down the inside of my thigh to my knee. Sometimes it feels like it radiates up into my lower abdomen on the right side and I've had moments where I've thought that if I had an appendix, it might be the problem!

    But I am having increasing difficulty climbing stairs or stepping up into the bus. If I get down onto the floor to play with Rhody, I have to have a chair nearby so that I have any chance at all of getting up - that leg/hip is so incredibly painful I can't lift myself up with it. I've had to change sides for getting on the bicycle. I used to sling my right leg over the saddle, but I can't do that at all now. Instead I precariously try to balance on my right leg, which I can only do for a moment, and sling my left leg over. At this rate, I'm going to have to switch to my folding bicycle which is a step-through.

    My doctor's practice has decided to go to telehealth only so there is no point booking something about my hip there, however, I can see my physiotherapist and she has dealt with my hip issue before, back in early 2019. Hopefully, there will be an MRI first, and then we'll see what to do.


    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,693 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    Just received an update that Dillon is considered paliative. Doctors don’t feel his lungs will recover.

    Tracey

    Very sorry to hear that.
  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
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    Same problem on other posts this is what it looks like. Weird because if I do quote it displays correctly. Presuming it’s something on my iPad

    Kate
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,733 Member
    So Dr. Appointment was good. She said toenail normal, no concerns. She was happy with my weight and blood pressure. Apparently my sinuses are yucky according to my ears. That is normal as is winter, but haven't been bad enough for me to take allergy meds yet. She was happy I fasted, so she could check cbc and cholesterol. Fingers crossed it comes out better. Mentioned depression, she said that too is normal right now. If I have major problems she can prescribe something, but doesn't like to unless really needed. Not at this point because I have an awesome support system! Thank you ladies!
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    My view this morning leaving for work.
    The Nebraska sunrise was breath taking too.
    Time to head to work.
    Kylia
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,259 Member
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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,792 Member
    edited January 2021
    Margaret - so sorry about your niece. It must bring a lot of sorrow back to you. <3<3

    Kate UK     - i presume you've done a full shut down, wait 15 secs and start it up again. I had to do that the other day when my Yahoo went stupid. Just unloading and reloading the Yahoo app wasn't enough. Grrrrrr! I always use the website for mfp, not the app, even on my phone.

    I've prepped dinner (I like to get the bulk of it done early) and now I'm off for my bonus rowing with French and Spanish news videos. :D I was really dragging this morning, but got through all my routine including writing. I find having a regular routine to my day really helps me. I could so easily just stay in bed.

    I donated a very small sum of money this morning to a fund called CABS FOR JABS. It's to provide taxis for old and disabled people so they can get their jabs done. Our local cab company boss was funding it out of his own money, but someone started a gofundme page. Excellent idea. :D

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,361 Member
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  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
    Have deleted and reinstalled the app switched iPad off and on still seems to be the same

    Kate
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Heather: We contacted our county health department. They have a location and planned day for seniors to get vaccinated. The location is the nearby town. Thank goodness it won’t be a “cattle call” for all comers at the fairgrounds. No vaccine is here at this time. In the meanwhile, we wear masks when shopping for food or running errands. :ohwell:

    Karen: What a beautiful sunrise! I love the scene with the snow. We haven’t had snow since December 27, 2017. (I asked Siri for the info.) The elevation where we live beside the river is 37 feet above sea level. There are wooded hills relatively close that get more snow than we do many years. I don't think they've had much snow, if any, this year. :star:

    Tracey: I am so sorry that Dillon is under palliative care. I hope they are able to keep him comfortable and I wish for a miracle for him. :heart:

    Kylia: Your sunrise is beautiful! Thank you for the photo. It is currently 6:50 AM and it is still dark here. Sunrise will be at 7:36.

    Margaret: I am so sorry for the loss of your niece. :broken_heart:

    Lisa: You have good medical support and do the necessary things to keep yourself as healthy as possible. I admire your good sense and positive self-care. :heart:


    I hope to get out to the stable and visit Arrow in the next few days. I haven’t been there since mid December. I tripped over a curb & fell down on the steps from the parking lot to our driveway & house. I was diagnosed with my very first concussion and hopefully last. My replacement glasses are here now and I can see well again. I no longer feel concussed. YAYYY!!!


    Katla in overcast NW Oregon
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,979 Member
    I had a long post and clicked on Lisa's link and lost it all. I forget that about MFP, I wish they would fix it.

    Tracey
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,394 Member
    “Well? What have you enjoyed recently?


    M in Oz“

    Going for a long walk around the park most days.

    RvRita
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,394 Member
    Doc appointment was good yesterday. Tummy issues were confirmed to be Colitis attack but what I’m doing is making it better so doc said keep at it. DH was good too. So that was great too.

    I thought about messaging Allie too but figure she didn’t want to be bothered. But I’m glad some got through to her and she is still “hanging in there”! :)

    The ladies on this thread are so supportive and really care about all of us. I am so fortunate to be a part of this group!

    RvRita
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,620 Member
    "Get to do"s and "chose well"s
    Chose well: DDS
    Bonus: bupkes
    Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, DDS, pick up Joe’s watch, Post Office trace missing filters, call S, call C, call R, FM Cu, appreciation letter or certificate to boots donator, research effective conflict resolution, index mutual aid files, watch STAS Day 20, make experimental almond paste, declutter sideboard, practice new dances (Pure Movies to Wine, Beer, Whiskey, Sleeping with the Devil, I ain’t never gonna love nobody but Cornell Crawford (Alley cat), A Little Less Broken, One Margarita, I’m so used to being broke, All Night, Nothing but You, Blame it on my beating heart, Homesick); finish mulching flowerbed; broadcast cover crop seed in veg garden areas, invest another 10 minutes in prepping living trust, Freddie’s for complete series TDAP <$48, get Shingrix vaccine, find and configure a screen time popup, figure out where to plant naked lady bulbs, and soon as it warms up above 50 and dries out below 60% humidity I’ll tape and spray paint those rusted areas of Aunt Elsie’s stove. Reconcile Joe’s EOB’s Thrivent shows only 2263.48 so far, next BGBS ask Terry about GB’s FD firetruck tax levy – contacts, media, advocate???, call Wild Rivers (541 247 3514) for dog wash/nail trim appointments.
    Reward: inventory seeds, plan next year’s garden, wishlist replenishments,
    Happier January:
    29: Use one of your personal strengths in a new way: hmm, detail orientation/NFIRS? Professional communication/Mr. Floyd re portal?

    Dentist yesterday took longer and did not go well. Yes had to remove the bridge. Anchor tooth down below gum line so not strong enough to support new bridge. Need to extend over eyetooth, means another 2+ hr appointment to crown prep it. Ugh. Self medicated with red wine, chocolate, cheesecake cone and the temporary popped out. Got it back in, took an ibuprofen and slept through the night. Needless to say did not meet step goals and went way over on CICO. So, of course, was DOWN a lb this morning, go figure. Going back to the DDS at 10:30 to get temporary reseated. Ugh.

    Kate stunning socks, you have the gift!
    Kylia maybe your MIL is telling you it’s a good thing you have to be away from the store for a whole afternoon… ;) Thank goodness for the monitor. Hate it when doctors conclude (on inadequate evidence) that their patients’ issues are “all in their head.” Your Dr sounds like a good one. Beautiful dawn!
    KJ (((hugs))) Lauren’s co-workers’ actions are a tribute to her, and to you, the tree, from which the apple fell not far.
    Lisa holding good thoughts for the gastro appointment. Not sure I’d accept your primary care’s response. He is not a heart specialist and may not be up on the latest greatest…
    Barbie :love: your advice to Katla re: her bereaved friend. Glad your friend’s dizziness can be so swiftly resolved.
    Karen in VA so good to hear from you. That stunningly beautiful Nebraska sunrise made my toes clench with cold. :laugh:
    Teresa thanks for the sauerkraut recipe!
    Tracey good idea about sharing a family member’s phone number with a check in buddy. Maybe when we organize a “progressive” zoom ;) we could also pick check in buddies in our same timezone? :brokenheart: prayers continue for Dillon :cry:
    Rita glad the Dr was encouraging, keep up the good work!
    Heather I can just see you running your 5K with your purple camisole peeping out… Brava!
    Betsy hooray for the vaccination appointment! Hope yours follows soon.
    Dee ((hugs)) anxiety is so debilitating.
    Meg “more than allowed” where you live? :love: the pic, so sorry for your loss.
    Katla say Hi to Arrow for us. Neither am I a fan of reptiles. Truthfully I’m prejudiced toward mammals over birds too.
    Margaret thank you from the bottom of my heart for your news of Allie. ((hugs)) What Heather said.
    Machka I have NOT enjoyed 2+ hours in the dentist’s chair. Thought of you as he had to give additional shots to numb the supposedly insensitive-to-pain root canalled tooth. Could your telehealth Dr order an MRI? Having such pain that you can’t step up onto the bus to get to work should be reason enough?
    Michele Gilad step aerobics? Pls be careful of your foot!
    Rebecca your cry soup looks yummy, but I’d make a few substitutions (cabbage for the zuke, tomato paste for the diced). “hot shot spice” is new to me, where do you get it?
    Julie sorry your evil employer’s letter robbed you of your sleep. People in power over others can be so mean.

    I’ve recently enjoyed the incrementally earlier daylight and the heart achingly clear night skies. Cold but beautiful.

    Time to pull up those big girl panties, make a hard phone call, hop in the shower and drag my reluctant behind back to the dentist.


    Lighter, lovelies!
    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    January: leaner/stronger/kinder than December.
    daily: sit with Joe: 27, weigh/wii: 28/12/36 29/12/36 steps>5592=2256 vits=26 log=28 CI<CO=25 CI<250<CO=21 Tumble 5=24 Shadow 5=25 mfp=28 outside=25 up hill=22
    wkly: BB&B,T’ai Chi or SWSY x3 =2 rx=3 dance=4 clean 60 mins=16.75 packwalk=2, wt=1/3:144.2, 1/10: 142. 1/17: 142.4 1/24: 140!!!
    mnthly: board mtg=1 , grant=3 , 21 plan= bonus: AF=16 play=22 sew=1 waist=42.5
    2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW

  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,956 Member
    Hello, ladies,

    Exhausting morning, talking to two docs for an hour each. Lordie.

    Interesting talk with the gastroenterologist as well. I did the right thing by starting the antibiotics as soon as I knew things were going south - and I'm getting three more refills to do the same thing again, if necessary. He also advised me to drink as much liquid as I possibly can each morning, and eat one serving of live yogurt each morning as a natural antibiotic for my small intestine. Taking probiotic pills would not be a good idea, as they don't have the same antibiotic property. (his words, not mine)

    Man, I love y'all on this site for so many reasons, but one of them is that I can read at my own speed. Both my docs are Yankees, and they talk so flipping fast... exhausting.

    Later,
    Love,
    Lisa
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,269 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    Just received an update that Dillon is considered paliative. Doctors don’t feel his lungs will recover.

    Tracey

    So sorry to read this- pray he proves the doctors wrong.
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,269 Member
    kymarai wrote: »
    {{HUGS}} Tracey!

    What brought me joy today was first watching a grey squirrel then a red squirrel playing in the backyard while I was listening to my training webinar. After that was done, I was just sitting playing on my phone when a patch of blue caught my eye. I looked up to see a Bluebird sitting on the branch! It was beautiful! Now, I see Blue Jays and Cardinals all the time, but the Bluebirds are more elusive. About the time I got the camera ready to take it's picture our friend showed up and scared it away. My MIL loved bluebirds and hummingbirds. The funny thing is I immediately thought of her when I saw it. Tonight while looking for something by my husband's work bench, I found her Bluebird magnet that must have fallen there. I wish I knew what she was trying to tell me......




    <3
    Kylia with a book calling her name in Ohio

    we have regular grey/brown squirrels but have only seen red ones in pictures- that would be fun to sit and watch.

    Debbie
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,295 Member
    Thank you for your kind words... Niece was my sister's (who passed away at 59) daughter. It was not COVID still she died in the hospital and I am not sure any family was able to be with her. Now with COVID not sure what plans are for her memorial.

    We still have not had anything for my sister-in-law who past last April. I am glad we were able to have son's service. We did have to change some things although the only thing I would have liked is people being more comfortable going to the chapel on site.

    Unfortunately our crime rate like many cities is up, so I appreciate it when our neighbors keep us informed.
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    :)
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited January 2021
    Barbara: I love watching wild birds. I have no desire for a pet bird. My favorite pets are dogs, and DH and I both prefer one dog at a time. Our old dog is 14 and doing well after cancer surgery last fall. :heart:

    Tracey: I am so sorry to hear that Dillon is considered palliative by the doctors. I hope he rallies and surprises everyone. :star:

    Margaret: I am so sorry for the loss of your sister’s daughter. Losing a family member is difficult. :cry:


    I just received a call from our county health department. My husband and I will be eligible for vaccination on or after 2/22. They will call near that time to set up our appointment time, and the address of the place we need to go. Meanwhile, we’re masking up in public and staying safe.

    Katla
  • Mrs_Hoffer
    Mrs_Hoffer Posts: 5,194 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Im still here ladies
    Surgery went well.been in Cicu since surgery they srnd me down to 5,-3 im guessing soon..

    It's SOOOO good to hear from you Allie!! 💙💛💚💓💜
    You continue to be in my prayers. 🙏 Please rest up and take it easy!!
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,792 Member
    Hi Allie! Soooooo glad you are still with us. :D<3

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,792 Member
    Lisa - You really made me laugh! Both DH and I are quick talkers. My father was rather slow and my mother would sometimes stand behind him and do the mime of winding up the gramophone. :o;) Cruel, but true. I must say I do like a nimble talker. I get very impatient with slow ones and often jump in. Not good. >:) I am often amazed at how fast some Spaniards talk. It's as if they are in a race to get as many words out per minute as possible!

    Can't wait for Sunday and our vaccinations. Tapping my feet with impatience.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,902 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    "Get to do"s and "chose well"s
    Chose well: DDS
    Bonus: bupkes
    Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, DDS, pick up Joe’s watch, Post Office trace missing filters, call S, call C, call R, FM Cu, appreciation letter or certificate to boots donator, research effective conflict resolution, index mutual aid files, watch STAS Day 20, make experimental almond paste, declutter sideboard, practice new dances (Pure Movies to Wine, Beer, Whiskey, Sleeping with the Devil, I ain’t never gonna love nobody but Cornell Crawford (Alley cat), A Little Less Broken, One Margarita, I’m so used to being broke, All Night, Nothing but You, Blame it on my beating heart, Homesick); finish mulching flowerbed; broadcast cover crop seed in veg garden areas, invest another 10 minutes in prepping living trust, Freddie’s for complete series TDAP <$48, get Shingrix vaccine, find and configure a screen time popup, figure out where to plant naked lady bulbs, and soon as it warms up above 50 and dries out below 60% humidity I’ll tape and spray paint those rusted areas of Aunt Elsie’s stove. Reconcile Joe’s EOB’s Thrivent shows only 2263.48 so far, next BGBS ask Terry about GB’s FD firetruck tax levy – contacts, media, advocate???, call Wild Rivers (541 247 3514) for dog wash/nail trim appointments.
    Reward: inventory seeds, plan next year’s garden, wishlist replenishments,
    Happier January:
    29: Use one of your personal strengths in a new way: hmm, detail orientation/NFIRS? Professional communication/Mr. Floyd re portal?

    Dentist yesterday took longer and did not go well. Yes had to remove the bridge. Anchor tooth down below gum line so not strong enough to support new bridge. Need to extend over eyetooth, means another 2+ hr appointment to crown prep it. Ugh. Self medicated with red wine, chocolate, cheesecake cone and the temporary popped out. Got it back in, took an ibuprofen and slept through the night. Needless to say did not meet step goals and went way over on CICO. So, of course, was DOWN a lb this morning, go figure. Going back to the DDS at 10:30 to get temporary reseated. Ugh.

    Kate stunning socks, you have the gift!
    Kylia maybe your MIL is telling you it’s a good thing you have to be away from the store for a whole afternoon… ;) Thank goodness for the monitor. Hate it when doctors conclude (on inadequate evidence) that their patients’ issues are “all in their head.” Your Dr sounds like a good one. Beautiful dawn!
    KJ (((hugs))) Lauren’s co-workers’ actions are a tribute to her, and to you, the tree, from which the apple fell not far.
    Lisa holding good thoughts for the gastro appointment. Not sure I’d accept your primary care’s response. He is not a heart specialist and may not be up on the latest greatest…
    Barbie :love: your advice to Katla re: her bereaved friend. Glad your friend’s dizziness can be so swiftly resolved.
    Karen in VA so good to hear from you. That stunningly beautiful Nebraska sunrise made my toes clench with cold. :laugh:
    Teresa thanks for the sauerkraut recipe!
    Tracey good idea about sharing a family member’s phone number with a check in buddy. Maybe when we organize a “progressive” zoom ;) we could also pick check in buddies in our same timezone? :brokenheart: prayers continue for Dillon :cry:
    Rita glad the Dr was encouraging, keep up the good work!
    Heather I can just see you running your 5K with your purple camisole peeping out… Brava!
    Betsy hooray for the vaccination appointment! Hope yours follows soon.
    Dee ((hugs)) anxiety is so debilitating.
    Meg “more than allowed” where you live? :love: the pic, so sorry for your loss.
    Katla say Hi to Arrow for us. Neither am I a fan of reptiles. Truthfully I’m prejudiced toward mammals over birds too.
    Margaret thank you from the bottom of my heart for your news of Allie. ((hugs)) What Heather said.
    Machka I have NOT enjoyed 2+ hours in the dentist’s chair. Thought of you as he had to give additional shots to numb the supposedly insensitive-to-pain root canalled tooth. Could your telehealth Dr order an MRI? Having such pain that you can’t step up onto the bus to get to work should be reason enough?
    Michele Gilad step aerobics? Pls be careful of your foot!
    Rebecca your cry soup looks yummy, but I’d make a few substitutions (cabbage for the zuke, tomato paste for the diced). “hot shot spice” is new to me, where do you get it?
    Julie sorry your evil employer’s letter robbed you of your sleep. People in power over others can be so mean.

    I’ve recently enjoyed the incrementally earlier daylight and the heart achingly clear night skies. Cold but beautiful.

    Time to pull up those big girl panties, make a hard phone call, hop in the shower and drag my reluctant behind back to the dentist.


    Lighter, lovelies!
    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    January: leaner/stronger/kinder than December.
    daily: sit with Joe: 27, weigh/wii: 28/12/36 29/12/36 steps>5592=2256 vits=26 log=28 CI<CO=25 CI<250<CO=21 Tumble 5=24 Shadow 5=25 mfp=28 outside=25 up hill=22
    wkly: BB&B,T’ai Chi or SWSY x3 =2 rx=3 dance=4 clean 60 mins=16.75 packwalk=2, wt=1/3:144.2, 1/10: 142. 1/17: 142.4 1/24: 140!!!
    mnthly: board mtg=1 , grant=3 , 21 plan= bonus: AF=16 play=22 sew=1 waist=42.5
    2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW
    Its just this.
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    💟
    Rebecca
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,902 Member
    Allie, So glad to hear from you.💖💖💖 Baby steps friend.
    Rebecca

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