WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2022

grandmallie

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

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

OregonMother

grandmallie wrote: »

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..

None of mine would ever take a bottle. But she's just working part-time right? She can arrange it so that she nurses before she leaves and immediately after she gets back. Miles will be just fine.

I was working full-time, and the day care provider was just a mile from my work, so I would take the baby to the daycare, nurse there; go to work; come back at lunch to nurse; go back to work; and then pick him up in the afternoon, sometimes nursing at the daycare center, sometimes taking him home first. I felt like I was doing a lot of running around, because it was a 10-15 minute drive, through downtown traffic each way, but it was worth it.

Flea
Willamette Valley, OR

GodMomKim

skuehn48

Whidislander

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.

Snowflake1968

Kelly - What a pain in the butt! Hope it heals fast.

Lisa - Rodger and I work the way you and Corey does. It always works out nicer than I envisioned.

Barbara- I have been buying books from the discount or our local thrift store since 2016. I can buy paperbacks for 50 cents per inch and hardcover 1.00 per inch. I either return them to donate again or send some to my Mom at the nursing home. She has become an avid reader and they have trouble getting enough she will read. I do have a couple of favourite authors that I will buy and keep, but some of those I have read so many times I think it’s time I start getting rid of them.
Sorry your leg is still hurting.

Betsy - I don’t find you negative at all, I read a whole lot of hurt and getting that out is necessary. So happy you have a friend to support you.

Kim - that paraphrasing has stuck with me too. I try so hard not wait for “something” anymore, it is a battle at times.

Allie - My first intimate experience with babies and nursing was when my Godson was born. I was 17, his Mom was 19. She nursed, he would not take a bottle. I remember her being sore and exhausted and none of us could help because he refused anything but her. I decided then that I would never breastfeed. My Godson is now 36! He weighed 10lbs 12ozs when he was born.

I have been having a pain in my arm that wasn’t getting any better. I realized it’s from the scrolling I was doing on my phone. I have been trying to keep the phone sat down because of it.
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!

Well I should head to bed.
Tracey in Edmonton

cityjaneLondon

Sleepless, wakeful, night. A few things upset me yesterday, which added up, so I think my mind was just active. I tried various techniques and managed to get back to sleep after three hours. I often don't sleep well the night before the school pick up. Today looks as if it's going to be wet and chilly. Ugh.

I will do a small bit of editing this morning, because I remembered something wrongly yesterday. That surprised and upset me and has been on my mind. I need to straighten it out. I was a bit shocked that I had forgotten the incident in the first place. I felt very sad.
I might discuss it with a girlfriend.

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. Yesterday, several triggers appeared at once.

These things shall pass. ......

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Katla49

DH has been staying in our bedroom sitting area most of the time for quite awhile because of health issues. I have been running up and down our stairs to bring him coffee & food. It was exhausting. Our dear daughter had a brilliant idea. We went to our local BiMart and bought a small refrigerator that is now in our bedroom. It has made things so much easier. I no longer have to run up and down the stairs all day long. DH can get yogurt out of the fridge for himself. I bring him morning coffee in a thermos. My bad knee is getting welcome rest. 😊

grandmallie

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.

Machka9

Did not feel well at work on Monday ... just really odd. Super stiff neck and shoulders, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, extra sensitive to light and sound, craving sweets (something I rarely do), blurry vision - I couldn't focus on what I was reading and thought I might need new glasses again, tingling and nausea like I get with hot flashes except the tingling and nausea kept coming in waves (these days I usually get a couple hot flashes during the day and one or two in the late evening) and my tinnitus was just screaming.

By the end of the day, I had started one of my usual, run-of-the-mill, excruciating, agonising, blinding headaches on the left side.

Everything deteriorated through the evening, I couldn't sleep well overnight ... and so I stayed home from work today.



I was diagnosed with silent migraines when I was in my late teens. Migraines didn't hurt. I would just go kind of funny on my left side, and sometime drop things, plus feeling a bit ill and dizzy. Reducing my coffee intake seemed to make them go away.

I have headaches almost every day and probably 2-3 days each month they become my normal, run-of-the-mill, excruciating, agonising, blinding headaches on the left side.

But of course, that couldn't be a migraine because migraines don't hurt.


Out of curiosity, I looked up migraine, just to see what they said. Turns out, my usual, run-of-the-mill, excruciating, agonising, blinding headaches on the left side might actually be migraines!

Who would have thought!



https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/5005-migraine-headaches

https://www.themigraineinstitute.com/migraine-overview/pre-and-post-migraine/
https://www.healthline.com/health/migraine


Anyway, I am feeling some better this evening.


Machka in Oz

cityjaneLondon

Sorry about the migraine, Machka. You have been working very hard recently.

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

teklawa1

Barbara, Jack was my second husband. In January we'd been married 29 years but we'd lived together for three years before we married. And were friends for 3 years before we decided to "live in sin". Ha!

The responses to my rant about getting the call so late at night from Mark helped... And he never called yesterday. I texted him in the morning and said I was up and to call anytime it was convenient for him. He didn't answer the text or call. At 8PM I texted him and told him I was going to bed and was turning my phone off until morning but he was welcome to call anytime during day hours and to leave a message if I didn't answer and I'd call him back. I'm going to let it go. It's not my chicken and without you all, I would still be feeling quilt that I didn't take his call.

Beth, It's Okay to not be Okay.... Wow so true but hard to not try to change the reality of how horrible it really is.

Yesterday, I signed the release for the cremation and know I have business to take care of but I'm going to move slowly for now. I don't have the words to express how grateful I am for the sharing of thoughts and support from everyone. I'm so lucky to be able to share here... it gives me a place to let it go. Thank you all.

Betsy in NW WA

margaretturk

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

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.

kevrit

Well, son out of jail and acting normal, no visible paranoia anyway. He's trying to get everything straightened out and back to work. His employer was very understanding and willing to hire him back. He really is a good hard worker when well. Such a load off my shoulders.

CICO doing well but weight not moving. Not sure what’s going on there, but will continue. Must lower carb intake and up fats. That worked before so will work again.

Getting busy hear at park. It’s been spring break in my area with 80-90 degree weather so really busy.

Still feeling sleepy all the time but I know it the anxiety I was in about my DS and allergies. This too will pass.

RvRita at Bottomless Lakes State Park, Roswell NM

minicooper452

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

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

KetoneKaren

Olivia found a wig in the dress-up box.