WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2022

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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    Just ready to hit the hay..
    Auntie BK- thank you i really enjoyed that message..
    Nighty night all.. sleep tight.
    Ughh forgot to tell you we tried or i should say I tried giving Miles a bottle today,Tracy stayed away oh he was having none of it.. its going to be a tough go tryin to get him to take it.. when i had mine i used both formula and nursing so it wouldnt come down to this.. but pediatrician said it will take him a little bit to get used to it..
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,518 Member
    Worked and then bowling. The plan for tomorrow is to TRY to get to the gym to do a body pump DVD.

    Betsy – (((BIG HUG))) You really don’t need to put your feelings in a spoiler. We’re all here and will help. Don’t worry about Mark. It’s his problem that he didn’t communicate with his dad and he has to live with that.

    I can still feel the sciatic nerve. The PA showed me an exercise (where you put the ankle on top of the other leg). I am trying to do that whenever I’m seated, like in church or at bowling. But the thing is, I can still feel it. Hope it’ll go away.

    Kama – welcome!

    Michele NC
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    B)
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,041 Member
    <3
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,793 Member
    Deactivated Facebook for awhile. It will give me more time to do the things that are more important. I still have Messenger so I can be in contact with my sons, plus with my one group "Navy Mom Strong" if they need me. It does give me a sense of purpose to help mommas that are having problems acclimating to being a Navy Mom. Helping them puts my own issues with my youngest sailor son in its proper priority.
    Today I had a tomato, turkey, lettuce, havarti cheese bagel, then tonight had zucchini, bean sprouts with a nice Asian sauce with crispy noodles, white rice and some of husbands orange chicken. It was delightful! I might've had two plates full.
    Tonight reading a nice romantic, paranormal mystery book on my tablet. Time stops when I read!

    Night night ladies!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey island
    WA

    Oh some great photos of my paternal grandmothers family. Very affluent! The family picture, of course my grandmother is the girl with the long flowing hair. Their home very regal, the table my mother refinished, but left the mark where the grinder was, when the family made "blood sausage". My niece (my eldest sisters daughter) has it now.
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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    Katla- smart idea- i keep one in my bedroom too.i usually keep it filled with bottled water.. i have my electric tea kettle a teabox set up on top ready to go..
    I had a accident in bed this morning.. first time ever.. and what a mess to clean up .. oh well..
    Im sitting in the car running the heat waiting for Carmine to take her to school.
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,696 Member
    Sorry about the migraine, Machka. You have been working very hard recently. <3

    I carried on feeling exhausted and very tearful this morning. Completed my exercises and managed to get to the laptop to do an edit on yesterday's writing.
    I then decided I had to ring G.
    First I listened to her progress with covid (feeling a bit better) then I set off on my tale of triggers. Managed to identify three and had a bit of a cry. Got lots of empathy. Pleased to say that the weight began to lift and I am now feeling soooo much better. I've texted her to thank her, and she said that being able to be of help has lifted her spirits. :)
    Identifying one in particular has made a big difference. I didn’t realise how much it had upset me.

    Hope to catch a quick nap before we set off. Weather dry at the moment.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,194 Member
    <3
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,253 Member
    edited March 2022
    Heather I had a trigger moment last week. Son's house has been having mice problems. I have set out traps. One of the traps was sprung no mouse. I was just going to lay down on couch with Drew when I found a dead mouse on a throw. I took the throw and shook it out over sons fence into a area where other animals could have it for lunch. In the two minutes I did this Drew ate some mold that was growing in my garden. NOT a KODAK moment. After talking to the vet I waited it out. She had just gotten over hives from eating yogurt for the first time. Hives returned because of the mold. I am giving her a dose of aloe vera juice for a week to kill the mold. Within two days hives are gone. Yeah. Because she is so small I only give her a fourth to half a tsp. a day in the morning. Good thing I love her sooo much! I cleaned the couch and washed the throw.
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,610 Member
    Accountability:
    Chose well: Joe, readings, BP, CI<CO.
    Bonus: tuna salad, veg prep, 32 mins grooming Tumble, baked spice bars and choc chip cookies.
    Just one thing: back to bupkes.
    Workin’ on it: 140.2, H20x, active :
    Mindful March
    28: Notice when you’re tired and take a break as soon as possible.
    29: Chose a different route today and see what you notice.

    BP continues down, loved it but didn’t trust so changed batteries. Still down to 111/61. Must be the beetroot powder ;)

    Whomped up a couple batches of Katla’s and Debbie’s syrup for the hummingbird feeders, no takers yet. Joe took down the big hanging plastic owl, ineffective at deterring the squirrels, cuz he didn’t want to scare off the hummingbirds.
    Rest of the day was very lazy, finished another cozy mystery. Then around 7 got up and baked 4+ doz supersoft spice bars and 7 doz chocolate chip cookies, 3 for Joe, 4 for today’s Feed My Sheep casserole-a-thon.


    Betsy, that’s not negativity, that’s honesty. So glad you have a tough cookie to stand beside you. We are with you too. ((( gentle hugs held extra long )))

    Lisa, Karen, Carla, Kim, Heather, Rebecca, Beth, Flea, Evelyn, Rita, Debbie, Vicki, Allie, Barbie, Ginny, Michele, Tracey et al, amen, sisters AMEN!
    Welcome @kamaperry Kama! Is the AARP exercise program in person or on line?
    Heather, “…The things that really stir us up are very unpredictable, and would not appear worrying to another person. Some things are just triggers for us.” Truth this, especially between me and Mama. Joe was frequently confused and could not understand my angry/tearful responses to Mama. So glad being able to help you lifted G’s spirits.
    Katla what blessings your DD’s ideas are!
    Machka sometimes knowing what causes the pain can brings a measure of comfort. ((hugs))
    Margaret hard not to laugh at “… not a Kodak moment…” but grateful Drew has your tender and knowledgeable care.
    pip r u ok?

    Later, Lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    2022: Be still and listen.
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  • minicooper452
    minicooper452 Posts: 644 Member
    THANK YOU for sharing that Lisa!

    Kim, that's hilarious! Those "Marks" are the worst. Yeah, We call'em "Christys" in our family. That was our son-in-law's sister. She was the epitome of narcissist and you woulda thought the entire funeral revolved around her!

    Welcome Kama! What a glorious name. So interesting.

    Beth, THAT is beautiful. Okay not to be Okay... WOW!

    Rita, you are NOT negative. You are honest and we love you for it.

    Debbie, that is GREAT advice and so true. Betsy, you have to let people know what you need when you need it, now and later. Everyone will assume that your HURTING now and FINE later if you don't tell them.

    Rebecca! I didn't realize you were a Navy Mom. Thank you!

    Katla, sounds like dear daughter is becoming more of a helper than you ever realized she would be. YAY! Glad your knee is getting some rest.

    Oh no Machka, I'm so sorry about the migraine. Prayers for healing.

    Betsy... I have to say, I am SO NOT SURPRISED that Mark didn't call. Basically, they're all chicken when it comes right down to it. Not to say that he won't call later, but now you're prepared to deal with him, I'm sure. You're steeled for his "drama" and you've set the terms.
    Praying for your business dealings. There are a lot of them; I know. We had NO IDEA how many. Good of you to move slowly. Enlist some help. That trusted friend you were speaking of springs to mind. Just someone to bounce ideas off of or just to sit with you. It's always good to have another brain by your side.

    Carla, in MN
  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,882 Member
    Betsy--Hugs and prayers. I agree that I am also not surprised Mark did not call back.

    Rita--Glad DS is doing better.

    Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE <3
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,793 Member
    Carla in MN, yep I was a Navy wife for 20, until husband retired, then now a Navy momma for 15 years (how long eldest son has been in). Youngest son has been in almost 4 years. Middle son, and his wife did their respective 4 years and got out. I hope and pray eldest makes his 1st Class Petty Officer rate this go around. Then he can stay in until 20 years, and be able to get retirement pay etc. If not, he's out with 17 years in. So yep a Navy family thru and thru.⚓💖
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    WA
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,793 Member
    KetoneKaren, Olivia looks MAAAAUVALOUS dawling.😁💖💐
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,184 Member
    Rita- pray your son continues to be well .
    I understand what you are talking about about the CICO- scale isn't moving here either- not giving up, just get a bit frustrated.

    Just came from the dentist- top right:permanent crown put in, bottom right: filling, top left:filling so- pretty much totally numb. Drinking my tea with a straw- worried about biting my cheek again.
    Have one hour until I pick up my daycare girl and go to the park- we skipped it yesterday because of the rain- it is cold so may not stay too long today- depends on if her little friends show up. If not, we will eat(well, she will eat, I will drink more hot tea and eat later when I am not numb) and come home. Cold and foggy today.
    Wish I could take a nap now but oh well, just drink more tea.
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    Ugh - had a post and poof it disappeared..chilly and windy here in Ct.
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,286 Member
    Hello ladies!

    I had a nice chat with my Aunt and Uncle across the street. It's always lovely to visit them. They are having the bathroom remodeled for aging in place.

    I just got an email extending a credit for a flight to Arizona I had booked right before Covid. If it's real, I could use the credit to fly "free". What a strange thought! Although I'm not sure about leaving my mother. And I would be traveling alone. Hmm. Intriguing. Where would I go?

    My diet has been off lately. Must get back to better habits. But the exercise is going well.

    Annie in Delaware

  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    annie you could visit your MFP friends...
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,880 Member
    Karen - That is the most wonderful pic of Olivia! Thanks for sharing :)

    Rita - So pleased about your son's turnaround, many hopes for it to continue. He sounds like he's doing well... and that's wonderful of his employer to be so understanding. Proud of you for sticking to the CICO through all the stresses.

    Heather - The walk with Bea and your son looks wonderful... can't believe she's growing so fast. So pleased, too, that your friend was able to provide the empathy you needed.

    Allie -     I don't like that "accident" of yours, but I do understand it. I don't run much these days, but have developed the ability to leap out of the bed, blow through our door and run across the hallway to get to the facilities, without even waking up. It comes in handy...
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    Today right after lunch I started feeling like a UTI coming on. I went straight to a walk in clinic after work, their sign said they were not taking anymore patients today. I must have had a look on my face as the nurse asked me what was wrong I told her and she said she could help me with that. The clinic is attached to my pharmacy and here in Alberta now pharmacists can prescribe some prescriptions. She had me go give a sample, when I came back out she told me the doctor chose to stay to see me. I was so grateful!
    Tracey in Edmonton
    Tracey - So glad you could get help. I hate those so much!

    So... the usual kerfuffle of trying to get a prescription filled when you deal with the VA... The civilian pharmacy in Louisiana called me to get things sorted out and asked for my insurance. Told them that I didn't have insurance, that the VA provides my prescription drugs. It took about a half hour to convince her that the VA is not insurance. I swear I said in no uncertain terms, "The VA is not insurance, it is a health provider that takes care of veterans," at least a half dozen times! She just kept asking for group numbers and other insurance numbers that I don't have! Bless her heart, I'm not sure her elevator went all the way to the top. It was also useless, in the end. Had to talk to the doctor's nurse and ask them to please send the subscription to the VA. They've done this before, so I'm not sure why they sent it to the Louisiana pharmacy. *sigh*

    Nice quiet day today. I'm grateful.

    Later y'all,
    Love,
    Lisa in AR
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited March 2022
    Allie— When my children were born I used a combination of nursing in my arms, and me freezing my milk in bottles for any situation I couldn’t be with them. The babysitter was always able to warm them up with my milk. It was stored in baby bottles in the refrigerator.

    Rebecca—I love the family photos.😊

    Tracy— It is good news that the doctor was able to see you.

    Heather — You are a gifted writer and a truth teller. Bea is full of energy at the playground. Thank you for sharing her picture.

    I went to see the doctor about my bad knee. I tripped on a concrete step last fall. It has healed as much as it will. I will be more careful when going up concrete steps in the future.

    Katla in NW Oregon

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