WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2021

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  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,986 Member
    Kate - Thank you.

    Vicki - I am familiar with herniated discs, my Dad had one and my daughter had 2. She actually had experimental surgery and is Case study number 5 in North America. She has prosthetic discs. There were engineers and doctors in her surgery. She had the surgery in 2012 and has not had any issues since.

    At physio this morning, I have about 75% mobility back in my hip joint that was frozen and my Sacirilic (Spelling, I really need to learn this) joints have 1-2 degrees of movement which is better than the 0 it still was on Saturday so it's working it's just slow.

    Tracey

  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    I may be slow but I just found lactose-free greek yogurt by fage. About 100 calories for 12 g of protein. I hope it works for my delicate system!

    Annie in Delaware
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 976 Member
    Grilled Cheese - Toast the bread lightly, put the cheese in. Stick it in the toaster oven to melt the cheese. No burning. I like them better with butter slathered all over them and made in the skillet, but the toaster oven method is healthier.

    He cleans (doesn't clean) his bathroom, I clean mine. I don't touch his office/dressing area, he doesn't touch mine. I've had to learn to live with clutter all throughout the house, but he knows not to mess up "my" kitchen. We do our own laundry for the most part. I'll toss his in with mine if I have room. Otherwise, he's on his own and I don't want him doing mine. There are too many exceptions that don't go into the dryer.

    I have enjoyed the pandemic far more than is probably healthy. However, I have lost some of myself and my independence in the process.

    Allie - Take care of yourself.

    Debbie - Sorry about your dog.

    Anyone else needing a little virtual hug, consider them sent.

    Tina in CA
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,712 Member
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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,925 Member
    Well the snow is melting, and now my brain thinks it looks quite messy. I look outside and my logical brain says, look at all that trash, but my eco aware brain says, silly Rebecca that is NATURE girl. *eye roll*

    My husband and I have distinct rolls definitely. He always empties the dishwasher every morning, while I load it. If we've had a particularly saucy meal, he won't rinse pans. Like he hates getting his hands really into it. He always does his own breakfast and lunch, then I do dinner. I organize the pantry, make lists, budget. He sometimes makes a meal list out, but then I have to search round to see if we have the items, or add to shopping list. I balance the checkbook (to the penny) a couple of tines a month. #1 because dear sweet husband sometimes practices his "creative math" skills. #2 because I want to see that things have been processed correctly. I pay two bills online using "Bill pay" option, and also transfer rent money into son's account.

    I don't touch sons side of the house. Even if I see an empty soda can! Lee's computer room has all his board game's all stacked neatly off to the side. Yes they are new pizza boxes, but hey it works to keep the rules, counters and folded game board in them.

    I made a space in the cabinets for his snacks, another place for son's, and I get a whole other cabinet area for my stuff. No one is into each others area.👍

    To the gal that sent me all the calendars, books on China, and stationery, I sent the puffy Mickey Mouse stickers to our Athena and her Momma.💖. She is a Disney nut, and I cut around your card, sending Mickey Mouse's face, making it a love note to them. Thanks! You know who you are, and I am picturing a puffy Mickey sticker on a sweet girls hand.💕

    Today at 1 pm I am making pinto bean soup.👍💖
    Allie, no worries on keeping up, just check in when you can.💟
    HeatherLove the "action figures" poses your grandkids made. Classic hero poses!

    hugs ladies!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Washington
  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,894 Member
    Tracey--Your daughter's surgery sounds interesting. I wonder how that would work for someone old and overweight.
    They are doing half hour power outages around this part of Nebraska today. Here at work because of being the hospital and having generators we do not notice it. I just pray the cold water at home doesn't freeze up again.
    DH is on vacation this week as he had to use it before March 1st or lose it. I ending up working since my night person had a stroke. Any way yesterday he shampooed the carpets and cleaned on top of shelves and cabnits in the spare room.Today he went to talk to the guy and design the new tatoo he plans to get. Then he is picking DGD and I up and taking us to get our nails done.
    Blessings, Vicki GI NE <3
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,986 Member
    edited February 2021
    Heather - Love the pics of the Grands

    Vicki - She had it done in Brandon Manitoba of all places. I don't know what the actual procedure was called. Apparently it was done in the UK for about 10 years before it was approved to be started here in North America.

    Allie - Hugs to you. I hope they get it all straightened out soon.

    Tracey
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,808 Member
    Allie - Sending all best wishes to you, my friend. <3 You really are being put through the wringer.
    Lots of love, Heather UK xxxxxx
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,082 Member
    Up in the 40s today, yay! Not allowed to have any caffeine today due to procedure tomorrow. I don't really do caffeine much but today it seems that is all I can think about. Why is that?

    Allie - Hang in there. We are all here with you.

    Rebecca - yum, pinto bean soup sounds good.

    Everyone take care, Sue in WA
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,380 Member
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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,808 Member
    I decided it would be nice to send my DDIL and son some flowers, as they have been so good over covid time with photos and Zooms etc. They have been so considerate. They should arrive on Saturday with a little thank you card.
    They fit through the letterbox, so if they are out on a walk it doesn't matter.
    They really have gone the extra mile for us.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxx
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    ❤️🔵🟠💜
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,716 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    Joe would vacuum or sweep if I asked him to, but never to the edges.

    What is it about not getting to the edges? That's a little pet peeve of mine. I see it in a lot of holiday accommodation places too. The middle of the floor is nice and clean, but you can clearly see that the edges haven't been vacuumed in a long time by the amount of dust build-up there is!

    We had cleaners come in and do our place before a house inspection not long after my husband got out of hospital, and they didn't do the edges either. I'm not sure I would have them back ... the edges is almost a make or break thing with me.

    So, now that my husband can clean (but forgets about the edges too), I will go around with the vacuum cleaner and do the edges and then he'll do the rest.


    M in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,716 Member
    Vickil57 wrote: »
    Tracey-- I have 3 heriated disks in my back and at one point I could not walk more then a couple steps. I went to a back surgeon and he said to wait and the out side of my leg was numb to touch. DH talked me into trying the chiropractor as I was so scared he would break my back or neck, turned out to be the best thing I could of done. Within a month he had me walking and feeling back in my leg. Usually I go once a month and do fine, but with the shut down it has been hard to get an appointment. I am hoping once this gets fixed I can get back to regular appointments. Lucky as our insurance will pay for 30 chiropractor visits a year. Back and leg are some better today. Had some traction yesterday and will go back Wednesday and Friday for more. Have to practice sitting up straight at work. I try to when I remember, but then next thing I know I am bending over the desk.

    Blessings, Vicki GI NE <3

    I saw my chiro for my back just recently ... thought maybe it might help because physio wasn't helping much and the chiro's adjustment did seem to help for about 2 days and then it was back.

    I have been going to chiropractors on and off since I was quite young, but in this case, I think I would like to have a neurosurgeon have a look, especially after I read the report my physio wrote to my GP.

    It was how she described the pain I was experiencing. I don't have it right here but she expressed it as if it were quite a concern and yet when she was examining me, I was thinking "Yes, it's sore there ... it's always sore there ... it's been sore there for years". And it has always been a concern that there is one spot on my back which goes numb when I cycle long distances. Yet no one I've mentioned that to has been able to do anything about it.

    Now that I can't put much weight on my right leg and have a lot of difficulty getting up off the floor, etc. ... they're finally concerned.

    So we'll see.

    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,716 Member
    sh0tzz99 wrote: »
    Grilled Cheese - Toast the bread lightly, put the cheese in. Stick it in the toaster oven to melt the cheese. No burning. I like them better with butter slathered all over them and made in the skillet, but the toaster oven method is healthier.

    Tina in CA

    The toaster oven way is how they make grilled cheese in Australia. I had to teach my husband the proper skillet way! :smiley:

  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,413 Member
    Lost a post trying to figure something out! Sorry to have missed so many days. Got really busy with work and personal things. Got Covid vaccine-made me feel a bit off for a couple of days. Can't reply to everything I missed, but I did read everything. I am amazed at all of the things that get discussed on here!

    Allie-sorry your struggles continue, Try to be strong.
    Tracey-so sorry to hear about Dillon. Tragic for all concerned.
    Penny-I also get frustrated when I can't be around to help with grandkids. Grandson had some serious health issues (now all resolved except he has to stay away from tree nuts), but that was such a helpless feeling.

    Dealing with way more snow here than we have had in years. Had man who does my yard snow blow drive way for me. I started it, but too much for me. I can clear 2-3" of the light stuff but this was about 6" topped with ice. More predicted for Thursday.

    Have to jump on a zoom meeting for church. Lost my original post while I was trying to figure out how to convert a tiff file to a jpeg-they taped me getting my Covid vaccine (also made statements, but those haven't aired yet). My kids enjoyed the shot.
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    Can't work on editing it more right now. I promise I was smiling under the mask. The pic was taken as a screen shot by work colleague who saw it on news.

    Will catch up more later. Hugs to those who need them.

    Stay safe,

    Ginny in Ohio
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,180 Member
    ☘️ Terri
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,986 Member
    Lisa - what kind of sweetener do you use in your Dreamsicle Smoothie? I told my husband but he asked me measurements and exact ingredients.

    Thanks
    Tracey
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,986 Member
    Sue - isn’t that the same with most things, what is forbidden screams our names.

    Heather - what a lovely thing to do.

    I’m guilty of not doing the edges myself for far too long between cleanings. It is due right now. The last time was Jan 2nd. That is why I’m in the shape I’m in right now. I did too much that weekend and started it on the 1st when I made all the bedding for Michaela’s bunk beds. It will have to wait a while yet I imagine.

    Rori - The biggest hug to you.
    I never have the right words, but you’re in my thoughts often.

    I have Friday off, I had a couple vacation days to use up. So chose this weekend to give me another long weekend to rest.

    I can’t get comfortable tonight I think I’ll go take a bath.
    Tracey in Edmonton
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    :)
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,560 Member
    Did a Jari Love video. I couldn’t get the virtual workout thing to work. I did notice that they have an upright bike which might work for my spinning workouts so I might try that tomorrow.

    Realized that this gym doesn’t have a locker room, their shower is in the bathroom. I felt bad monopolizing the bathroom but it just couldn’t be helped.

    After exercise went to WM, then a dollar store but they didn’t have what I was looking for then to the gym to tell them that I couldn’t use the video thing and evidently there’s some sort of problem so they’re going to try to get it ironed out

    Zaknjakesmom – you CAN do this!!!

    Fried some fish to have tomorrow. After I fried it I realized that I didn’t have a glass jar to put the hot grease in. There’s a neighbor here (she remembers Vince’s mother) who gave me a jar (unfortunately, it was plastic so I’ll just have to let the grease cool a bit before I put it in the jar) and some sugar. I brought everything to make a grapefruit pie (I know she likes it) except for the sugar. I can’t see buying a 5lb bag just for one cup.
    .
    Bananas – This is what JRsmom wrote me recently: I changed accounts left the old one restarted just had too many who died of Covid on it I couldn’t find the courage to unadd them. Plus young people I added we’re doing just fine now I wanted to have more adult conversation lol 😂. It is me JRLateInLifeMom. Daughter has had Covid twice now the variant y original one . She better now got a on base apartment

    Today is fat Tuesday and I’m really trying to resist the urge to splurge on cookies or something using this excuse

    Lisa – oh, how I remember Creamsicles. Thanks for the memory

    Pip – do you think you can afford that fireplace….lol

    Rori – You are in my prayers. You have me in awe of all you do.

    We ordered the felaway for Loki and went to pick it up. Not sure why Vince didn’t just have Amazon deliver it here, maybe he just didn’t realize that he should. Anyway, you get it at the Amazon locker in Sav-a-Lot. He also bought some cookies. I did have just one of the lemon cookies. You have no idea how hard I’m trying not to have more.

    Made a grapefruit pie for one of the neighbors. I guess it just takes longer for it to set up, so I have it in the refrigerator right now.

    Michele
    who is watching some Big Bang theory reruns
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,272 Member
    :) Today we had two big adventures. In the morning we went through the bank drive through to deposit the check my friend sent for baby blanket knitting costs then picked up take out at our favorite Chinese restaurant. After lunch we went to curbside pick up at the library to pick up three books, then to curbside pickup at Walgreens to get some items we can't get at the grocery store.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    cleaning
    i do all the cleaning! i need a DH to help! In fact if a partner is helping it is easier in a couple. It seems like taking care of everything is a lot. When in couple, last time we lived weekends together long term, because of distance/work, so since he drove here, which was a hike, he didn't have much responsibilities, would sometimes help with or very occasionally do simple food prep. I tended to organize things more than him. He was a bit more messy than me, would tend to leave his socks around things like that. It wasn't a big deal, but it was definitely me asking him to pick up from time to time and not the opposite.

    And previously, when living in full time couple, it didn't seem like there was a lot to do. We shared the cooking, food prep. I hadn't realized it, but after a few months of being together, he remarked i always did the dishes. I was not into doing more than my share, but i guess after having lived alone i just had the habit of doing dishes after eating or cooking. So then i think i made a point to do a bit less, and let him do some. We had both lived on our own, so were fairly good at taking care of our spaces, food, and so on. My paperwork and closet shelves were more untidy than his. I cleaned the bathroom, and i cleaned the kitchen a bit more. I didn't like doing mopping, vacuuming, though so he got to do that, more often. When i tried to share bathroom cleaning, bathroom was just less clean, so i wasn't crazy about that. We'd often do food shopping or going to market together. We'd each do our own finances for part and we pooled money for part and sorted that out together.
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    general question
    Do you note down all expenditures ?
    Do you stick to a very tight budget

    I used to do that, and it seemed better. I used quicken which really worked for me.Now quicken is not usable in Europe! Also writing everything down is another thing to do, and it's hard to get through everything in a day.
    But it certainly helped to be on top of stuff. i haven't found a good budgeting software that works as well as quicken did for me, but i think it's also a time management issue too.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,716 Member
    bananasandoranges wrote: »
    general question
    Do you note down all expenditures ?
    Do you stick to a very tight budget

    I used to do that, and it seemed better. I used quicken which really worked for me.Now quicken is not usable in Europe! Also writing everything down is another thing to do, and it's hard to get through everything in a day.
    But it certainly helped to be on top of stuff. i haven't found a good budgeting software that works as well as quicken did for me, but i think it's also a time management issue too.

    Nope!

    I have done it at times but not now. If I have to do it again, I will. When I have done it, I did it on paper or in Excel.

    These days, it is all noted on the bank statements, so that's just a copy/paste or download into Excel. No need to write everything down.

    M in Oz
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,925 Member
    Rori, you are doing great, in all that life seems to be throwing at you. Thought you needed to know that💖. I got a glimmer of what caregiving is like, and its not for the faint of heart most certainly! I'm glad you are able to have moments to yourself. I know they don't seem long enough, but its enough to reset you. Hugs friend!
    Rebecca

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