Feb 8 - 14

GaGasheesh

Hope you're all having a good Monday, and enjoyed the Super Bowl. Lois, I know your team was New England, but I wasn't sure that carries over to Tampa Bay now with Tom Brady there. Hubby and Cali son set up a Zoom party with a Super Bowl game. Today, we sent the prizes . . . winner and booby prize. We zoomed before the game, at halftime, and after the game. It was as fun as can be without in person partying.

I was not that good yesterday . . had snack food, including beer, lol. But, today I got my cardio done, and I plan to do weight training tomorrow. . just gotta get the intake more under control.

Just a short post to start the week's thread. Hope to see your posts.

wiredkell

Good morning Ladies.
I have to start off by saying it is SOOOOOO cold here!! I an soo envious of Lois' warm weather, especially right now. We're on day 4 of not being able to take the dogs for a walk as the temps with the windchill are anywhere from -35C to -50C (-31F to -58F). Insane. I hate complaining because we have had such a mild winter up until now, but it's these longer Extreme Cold Warning days that are a bit much. I can handle a day or two at a time, but this week it doesn't appear to be warming up.
With the cold temps, the dogs are going squirrelly since they can't get out to walk off their energy and my activity level is at an all time low. Sheesh - I need to figure out some sort of routine like you have, that will work for me. Honestly, it's all excuses. I really just need to get it done. Once I get to the point of doing it a few times, it will feel normal and like a routine... I just have to get there.
And I agree Lois.. if I could just watch a workout and it provide benefits, I would be totally fit! lol
Today we will hear about more loosening of some of our restrictions. I'm looking forward to restaurants re-opening, even if it's at a 25% capacity and even if I can only go with people from my household. We'll see what they say.

Lastchancelj

Oh Kelly I want to put on a parka in the house reading your temps. Just remember we're like an oven warming up in May-October. So I am attempting to enjoy the "cooler" temps for us (summer temps for you).

So I got blasted with a migraine Sunday morning. Spent the day in bed on my meds. Yesterday I worked 1/2 day to get sales contracts and such processed. Spent the remainder of the day in bed on meds. Today it's more like almost hangover-ish headache. Functioning but not the best feeling. Attempting to go Advil/Tylenol through the day. We'll see. If it gets worse, then I'll take another rx. I can take 2 more before I have to go to the dr. for a shot and we all know my love of needles.

I am a New England fan and actually, when Brady left, I felt kind of deserted, especially when he got Gronk to come out of retirement. I struggled with my head to watch the game and wasn't cheering for either side. Mahomes is going to be incredible one day, too bad the Buc's defense kept his team from progressing and well Brady is Brady - especially with Gronk, Brown and Fournette (man I would have thought Fournette had played with Brady in the past the way he used the plays Brady loved with Blount and White with the Pats). Brown's done a better job at staying out of trouble in FL than he had in NE. He's a talented man and he showcased it Sunday. I thought about a zoom party as well. I usually only host a SB party when the Patriots play, but I could have used Brady as an excuse - if I'd thought of it sooner and had I felt better. I was tempted to call my son but I didn't even have that in me.

Kelly head hurts so bad, I don't even want to watch the workout videos, but I did drop .2 the next day

OK back to work - I'm really struggling.

wiredkell

Sorry to hear about your migraine Lois! I hope you have recovered to the point you can actually function. I suffer from almost daily headaches and have never figured out exactly what causes it, so I know how much it can take you down. Do you know what your triggers are for migraines?

Lastchancelj

LW: 231.0
TW: 231.0

I'll take a no change over a gain!

Kelly, The weather is a major factor - and it feels like we have more rain coming in (just looked outside - super cloudy - I've had my blinds closed to keep light low). I usually feel better after the rain comes. Stress as well...though my BP is the same - I do check and monitor that especially when the migraines come. I did fairly well yesterday. Dr. called in a new rx and it says it has caffeine so I was nervous to take just before bedtime so I took something else. We're trying to find something on my insurance formulary. My preferred rx is about $70/pill and it takes 2-3 per episode. I'm willing to pay for the Zomig but he's trying to save me some money - I've asked him to call in the Zomig. I'm feeling a bit better today - very low grade pressure. I'll try the new one on a day I stay home and don't care if I need to sleep the day away or buzz around (if it's still here Friday). With the exception of a few coffees the past weeks (to help stave off the headaches), I'm normally caffeine free and the jolt I get gives me the shakes/jitters a bit. And I consume before 10am otherwise I don't sleep at night. That's why I usually stick with my decaf teas. When the migraines get really bad I sometimes get an injection of toradol. My previous dr. office didn't keep it in stock anymore so I had to locate a physicians office that has it on hand for the next time. I couldn't think that much on Monday, but Monday was a day I would have taken an injection. If you know me, I despise needles so for me to go and ask for one, it's bad. I now have a game plan.

No meal prep SUnday. Hubby andMIL need to figure it out. I did buy ham/turkey so there are sandwiches, eggs, tuna and anything else they may want to cook. Maybe they'll appreciate my meals and effort I put in more in the future...HA!

MIL has been released from PT. She meets the Daily Activity living standards. Walks fine, no teetering or holding onto anything. Sit stands from chair. Now if she'd only do that at home! She showboats for them and then comes home and doesn't move for days. Only up/down the stairs to eat. Holds on to anything as she steps - Rhea's stroller or bike (wheels!!!) my coffee maker (not the countertop) and other countertops, chairs, tables - anything and everything - even with her cane. I've suggested she use the walker instead of the cane and she says she's fine with the cane. HA! Anyhow...that's now on hubby. I told him I'm not taking responsibility for her to walk etc. I'm not fighting with her. She doesn't want to pay the cash rate for PT and again she's displayed she's capable of meeting Daily Activity standards so insurance does not need to pay - and I would agree. I have a feeling she'll pay the cash rate in a week or two as that at least got her out of the house for a couple of hours. Wish me luck for sanity.

SarahMaxx

LW: 132.4
TW: 132.2

So hovering more or less, but yesterday for the first time in many moons I was below 132. I was 131.6. And although it bounced right back up today, it gives me a little hope.

I remember several years ago when I weighed 146.8 for what seemed like forever. I remember grumbling about it to my walking buddy. And then when I hit another period where I seemed unable to escape 142.6, she reminded me of the 146.8! That gal just won't let me wallow in self pity! I do miss her.

Last night I worked a little late and didn't have a full hour at the mall, but I made myself go anyway. But I went in with a regular surgical mask and not an N95 and there was some jerk with his mask down below his nose and another person who had on a mask, but was coughing, so I even cut the time I had a little short. That put me on the treadmill late, but it seemed the smarter choice.

Lois, I am so sorry to hear that you are dealing with migraines. My sister dealt with those for many years. She even went to an inpatient migraine clinic in Chicago once upon a time. Eventually, they just became much less frequent and much less severe. But I remember her struggle. I hope the barometric pressure changes and gives you a break soon. And your account of your MIL reminds me so much of my mother. She would go to the doctor and swear that she was walking around the house, walking down the driveway to get the mail, etc., and she never did any of that! I did feel very sorry for her though when the MVA told her she would have to be able to walk without her walker from the door to the counter (which was quite a way) in order to get her driver's license renewed. She had actually been able to switch to a light-weight walker when she needed to drive, which allowed her to put the walker in the trunk and then hold to the car to get walk back to the driver's seat. Doing this, she could at least drive herself to get her hair done, and it gave her a great sense of independence. When she could no longer do that, she really started going downhill. I am really missing my Mom lately. I don't know if it's the being unable to socialize or what, but I miss her more than I did in the first years after she died.

Kelly, those temps are hard for those who live in much warmer places to imagine. We whine when the temps fall below 30 and try to die if they go down in the single digits. And that happens rarely. We are expecting snow again tonight, but the temps will stay around freezing (32F). How is your new job going? I know you love being home with Shawn and the kids and the pups, but do you also miss the being away some, too. I am so glad to telework, but there are times I miss my on-site work family. As a federal contractor, we often spent late nights or worked weekends on proposals, and during those times, we ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner with each other. It was like a big dysfunctional family!

Sheesh, as I was getting dressed this morning, I thought about your sister and BIL and wondered how they are doing. I hear you about the daily repetition issue. Although I work 3 days a week, I seem to be in a pretty unexciting routine, too. I try to offset that with some volunteer work, but frankly, since we can't do much that brings us face to face with people, it's mostly zoom meetings that are more socializing than anything else. Once crops are coming in again, I am going to try to find some volunteer work salvaging the crops that get left in the field because the product is not perfect or they just don't pick the field clean and packing it for food banks. Some friends of ours do with a PA group called "The Gleaning Project." it would be a perfect way to get fresh air, exercise, and also help others. Anyway, I digress. I'm glad you're staying active and getting to connect with family on zoom. You beat the heck out of me when it comes to activity.


Well, I'm off today--which means I have a dozen personal tasks to get out of the way, including a couple that are going to nip me in the behind if I don't attend to them. Happy hump day to one and all. And stay safe everyone. This past week, a friend (the one mentioned above) lost his SIL to COVID, and I saw an obit on Monday for the 29-year-old daughter of the CEO of a company I worked for for many years. Shocked me back to reality. Nope, it's not over yet. Hang on. We'll get there. Oh--and say a little prayer for my sis, who is seeing that new neurologists today. If only he can find something that can be treated.

wiredkell

LW - 164.5
TW - 162.9

I'm really not sure that's accurate, as I ate Wendy's for supper lol but I'll take it. I didn't have a ton of food yesterday, so maybe that's why. I guess we'll see next week.

Lois - Hopefully your weather improves and those migraines ease up. Crazy that it takes medication like that for them to go away. I feel for you girl. Also, I can't imagine dealing with my MIL the way you deal with yours in your home. I would probably go nuts and it would definitely put strain on my relationship. I hope things don't go downhill and that your hubby steps up to make sure his Mom is walking more without the support.

Sarah - My job is going well. I am now back to going to the office 1 set day a week (Fridays) at minimum. I had to go in yesterday as well as we had a meeting, and I was there for most of the day. I actually really miss going to the office as I feel more part of the crew and like I'm more useful. Although when I'm at home, I'm still working just as much and as hard, it's just not the same. There are definitely pros and cons to both. With our province still in the code red level of the pandemic, we have opted to keep things status quo for awhile and not go into the office every day if we don't need to. Our COVID numbers are down in our province but the hospital rates are still a bit high and we still haven't gone 1 day without at least 1 death. As you said, it's definitely not over. We had our province's first UK variant positive test announced yesterday, although they said it was from January and that the person is already recovered. They also said that the 5 household members they were in contact with were quarantining and no one else was positive. This was linked to travel. I'm sure these variants will likely sweep the world eventually.

Ok.. off to actually start my workday.
I hope you're all safe.

Lastchancelj

Quick check in. Migraine manageable. Still here, but slighter so I'm able to work - just don't feel safe to be driving too far.

Sarah - a reduction! Celebrate tonight Come one!! It's a Celebration! lalala... Hoping you're managing your off time to not be so packed that you lose track of yourself even on the days you don't work. Learn your balance. Praying for good news for your sister.

Kelly - my MIL complaints truly are fly poop in the grand scheme of life, but those dang flies get to ya after a while and soon you're swatting at everything. That's kind of how I feel. So many little tiny things that irritate and then when work is stressful (good and bad), it's not helpful. And there are times she tries to be helpful. Like putting away the dishes from the strainer and clanking the silverware...while I have a migraine! see what I mean. She's doing something helpful, but my head is exploding. I think when I make it routine to go into the office one day a week it will be helpful to all of us. However 4 days in bed with head pain and only up to work what's necessary also has me grouchy.

the owner of our company let us know that she had lost two friends the other night to Covid. And a total of five in their family/extended family have passed. She said they were healthy and younger so it's got her really rattled. She did volunteer at the vaccine place and was able to receive the vaccine....Monday she received the second dose. It is still very sad that it's attacking as bad as it is.

Sheesh - enjoy them grandkids!

Attempted to go for a lunch time walk, but the head is not feeling great. Turned around and came home.

GaGasheesh

LW: 134.2
TW: 134

Okay, I'll take that after the Super Bowl.

Lois, those migraines are the worst. I used to get them every month, but after menopause they receded for the most part. I used to take Imitrex for them . . I'm sure the meds have improved a lot since. I hope you feel better. They're hard to get on top of after one's got hold of you, as you are well aware. I learned to avoid MSG, soy sauce . . . and my period, lol! My hubby gets headaches with weather changes . . can't control that.

The weather here has been warm (for winter). The warm before the storm. It's started now with some rain, but it looks like snow is on it's way, which I like. It looks like the good kind of storm, also, with no wind, no super cold temps . . . just snow. We haven't had enough of that as yet this year. My Oregon daughter is getting pounded with a storm there! They're all stocked up and hunkered down. The snow there is much more treacherous than here . . wet, icy and impossible to drive or even walk in!

Kelly, you had a good reduction. Way to go Hang in there with those cold temps and the pups. The pandemic is getting soooo old. I can't wait for a restaurant, movie, bar, trip somewhere. My hubby keeps telling me that I can't run a marathon and get to the last quarter mile and give up.

Sarah, thanks for asking about my sister and her hubby. . .she is doing much better, but he is STILL having shingles flare ups. They're not sure what the trigger is, but they'll get red and painful on and off. She thinks it's stress related. They're on his head, forehead, eye and face on one side. The eye is the biggest concern, and he had to get the doc to look at it because it's not visible but behind the eye. They're hoping it doesn't permanently damage his vision. Keep him in your thoughts.

And you're doing so great with your reduction! And getting your walking done. I hate the treadmill too, but so often that's our only option. I'm grateful for some of the new Apple Fitness workouts for some variety . . the Latin dancing ones are great fun. I've been thinking about your sister. I hope the new doctor has some help for her.

Well, sorry to post late in the week. My Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays are so busy with grandkids online time! It's really fun, but time consuming. I get my stuff done, and then I'm on the screens from 3 to 6 or even 8 pm. The dining room table is covered with what I call my "new job" lol. . art supplies, iPad, laptop, Nintendo switch, dolls, books, etc. A new Zoom has come into being now on Sunday evening with the girls in the family. "Book Club" (My Cali granddaughter's idea.) She's 8. The first one was the Sunday before Super Bowl. We chose a book to read. It's called "Just Dance" by Patricia MacLachlan . . about 100 pages. Skipping Super Bowl Sunday, the next one is this Sunday. The book is age appropriate and so cute. So, it's both my daughters, DIL, their girls and step daughter. We'll discuss the book on Sunday. They're pretty proud that they're reading what they call "chapter books"

Well, I'm off to the treadmill. Have a great weekend.

wiredkell

Lois - That's terribly sad about your company's owner losing friends and so young yet. I definitely find it so strange how this virus treats everyone differently. Some people don't even know they're sick and some people don't make it. Crazy. And I get what you're saying about your MIL. I think when you spend so much time with one person and they're in your space, it's difficult to not be annoyed with them sometimes, especially when we just want them to read our minds and be considerate of our situation. I sure hope you're feeling better today.

Sheesh - It sounds like you're super busy with the online stuff! We just never managed to get into that. Phone calls and the odd facetime with our kids and my parents, but that's it. Email and phone calls seem to do the trick. At least you're finding a way to stay in touch with the little ones and aren't missing out on their lives totally.

Happy Friday all! I'm sitting here at work with an hour and a half of work left and I have my 2nd headache of the day. I swear there is something with the air or the lighting in this building that triggers my headaches, but I haven't quite figured that out yet. It's long weekend for us (not sure if you guys have one or not), so everyone is looking forward to that. I don't work Mondays anyway, so it really doesn't matter much to me lol It's still insanely cold here, but it's supposed to slowly start warming up on Monday or Tuesday. I seriously can't wait for Summer. With hockey being cancelled for the kids, I don't care if it's winter or not anymore.

Have a great weekend all!

Lastchancelj

I missed a gorgeous weekend due to migraines. I took a new RX on Friday, felt meh on Saturday. Took one tablet again on Saturday at 7pm, slept until 1030ish and still felt groggy and lethargic the remainder of the day (that crap was horrible feeling - no headache but dang I didn't like the way I felt). About 330, migraine came back and I was miserable again. Took Tramadol at 8 and slept until the alarm at 615 this morning. Feeling so much better today.

Had to go into the office for a meeting. Got upset when I got there, apparently someone said it was ok for someone else to share my office space. I had already said no to sharing with this person as they meet with trade partners, homeowners and others outside as part of their job description. Her kids play sports etc. I don't want to risk the exposure - even tho she won't be in the office the same time, I don't want the risk of the germs remaining on the desk surface (Sarah - you may/may not be able to dispel some of my fears with your info and knowledge). They moved her to be next to her boss....holy toledo, she's just 25 feet from him in the other office. So I only did what I had to do in the office, finished my meeting and then left. Plus she disconnected my printer, has it on the floor behind her rolling cart and moved a bunch of my other *kitten*. I'm a bit pissed. I did speak to someone else above him and he says he understands and see if he can't get her moved back to the other vacant office, where that person does not come, nor do I think he wants to unless he's forced. So frustrated. There's no real reason she should be sharing my office.

Called my dr. office on the way home and I have an appt with him on Thursday to discuss this headache crap. I'm so over it.

I ordered breakfast from this place we love on Saturday as an early Valentine's meal and hubby and MIL wanted pizza for dinner. Hubby made waffles and eggs on Sunday for us for Valentine's day...and we had the leftover pizza for dinner My head was pounding so I didn't want to spend for a dinner that I would just consume to eat and not enjoy. It was a nice day. We got a pic of Rhea, no FT We did FT with our daughter and SIL in Okinawa. She's gone back to drawing ande painting as part of her covid coping hobby. I'd forgotten what talent she has. She's even made an "art wall" at her new place. It's great to see her painting again.

So quiet weekend overall. Hoping all of you had a great weekend and know that you're loved by very special people. I know I am.