WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2022
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Ugh my poor brother has had a time of it ,i told you he had a detached retina and had that fixed... well he went today for a follow up and where was his wife?up North at her family place with the dog.. leaving him to deal with all this on his own..
Well they usually put oil behind the eyeball and it leaked and he was getting bad headaches..so he had to have 2 needles one to remove oil that was leaking and 2nd to put more in behind the eye.. he came home with a splitting headache and is taking some tylenol and melatonin and going to bed .. wish there was more I could do for him.. but my SIL i just cant🤨5 -
Did a 20-40-60 workout on the treadmill today. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Leslie Sansone DVD
Someone mentioned about how I have my workouts planned. To be honest, if I didn’t do this, I’d get up in the morning and not have things ready, by the time I decided what I was going to do, you can bet that I would find every reason in the book not to do it. So I have to have it planned. And I like to vary my workouts which is why DVD’s work for me. I know me and I’d get bored if I did the same thing every day
After exercise went down to the pool after making some hard boiled eggs, then went to Upscale Retail. They didn’t have a crockpot that I wanted but I did find shorts and a blouse (like I need it). Then went and saw where this laundromat is (the one I used to use is no longer there and I know I’m going to have to wash our quilt), went into this store next door just to see what it was and found an exercise DVD. It’s about the same price as from the SPCA thrift store so I could live with the price. Stopped at Beal’s Outlet and got a few bras since I’d seen on the internet that Beall’s sells the coverup that I like so I wondered if the outlet carried it (they don’t). Tomorrow maybe I’ll take a walk across the street and go to the Beall’s store to see if they have the coverup. Anyway, it used to be at Beall’s people 55 and over got 15% off on Mon and those 55 and younger got 15% off on fri so I added Jess to my card. Well, they no longer have the Mon/Fri thing but they’ve combined them. However, as I was checking out the gal said to me “oh, I see it’s your birthday month (Jess was born in March) so you get $5 off plus 15% . So I saved a little over $8. Thank you Jess
Called insurance and Safelight will be here the morning of the 8th to replace the windshield
Katie -Jrsmon (Amber) has a new screen name – cupcakecravings
I remember Joyce! How very sad
Barbara – no, no redness, swelling or the leg being hot. It feels more like when I sit for periods of time, something gets inflamed. Thanks for the aspirin/Tylenol difference. I honestly didn’t know the difference. I’m not on blood thinner but Vince is which is why we have Tylenol in the house and not aspirin. I’m going to buy some for myself. I’ve thought of Lenora a lot, too. Another person on that page was Gloria.
Allie – OIC about the “they”
Thinking of pip
Mailed the card for Lynette. Also sent her a short email just asking how she is and telling her that I’ll be thinking of her tomorrow (her mother’s ceremony)
M – about the only symptom of blood clot that you listed is the varicose vein, but I figure we all have that, nothing out of the ordinary
Carol – thanks so much for posting Joyce’s obit. So many of the people (Charlie, Trinity, etc) she spoke about on here that I felt I knew them. I’m so sad she’s gone. She was such a wonderful person
Betsy – I remember years ago we had to have a windshield repaired and at the time we were told if the chip could be covered by a dollar bill, they can fix it. Anything larger they have to replace. I remember Vince one time had a chip and they repaired it, so much so that the only way you knew it was there was if you looked real real close. The bright side is that it’ll be a nice clean windshield. I had some sort of film on the windshield. Oh, I could still see out, but it was just a pain. Now that won’t be a problem. They did say that I shouldn’t go thru a car wash for a while (like I ever use a car wash. I think the last time I used one was 10+ years ago. I like washing my car myself).
Pip – that’s some tumor!! I hope you don’t have cancer. When will you know the result?
Annie DE (((HUG)))
I bet most others would have felt pip’s tumor sooner. but pip is in such great shape, she probably didn’t even notice it for a while
The friends we met yesterday make their own wine. They gave us a bottle which was very nice of them. However, the cardiologist doesn’t want Vince to drink (he does have like one beer occasionally or one glass of wine once/year) and I’m not a drinker. I’ll probably save it until Christmas. The bad part is that I won’t get the sweet Golden Muscadine. But that might be a blessing in disguise for me. I really like a sweet wine and this is so sweet that, honestly, I can finish the whole bottle.
Going to play cards with a couple of ladies tonight. Well, I missed playing last night. I just get bored playing the same thing over and over (canasta). I like canasta, but I’d also like to play other things. But it seems that some people around here are very into doing the same old same old. Oh well..
Michele
who needs to get dinner ready so I can go4 -
❤️ Pip
❤️ Flea
Sending love and support to both of you.2 -
drkatiebug wrote: »Carol, thanks for the link to Joyce's obit. I remember her well.
Pip, holy moly! Who took the pictures? I'm glad that is out of you. Prayers for complete healing.
I spent the night with my father last night so that Mama could sleep. I stayed until the Hospice nurse came today. He said we could try the over the counter sleep aid (basically Benadryl) that we talked about previously, and just discontinue it if it seemed to affect his breathing. Right now I am staying every other night. My sister is coming back next week. Yay! Daddy seems to have stabilized, which is a good thing, but really, there is not much quality of life. He eats, sleeps, sits on the side of the bed, and drinks Ensure like an alcoholic drinks beer.
And to top it off, our cat Pip went outside to play on Wednesday, and has not returned. I register her as lost on the microchip site. Hopefully she will show back up, but we are beginning to lose hope.
A nurse I guess.
At the other hospital they estimated 3-4 lbs, this, so this is is by far a big diff!!! They say it’s a 60/50 chance that it’s cancerous. They will know in about 7-10. Business days. I’m assuming they are not counting the weekends in their timeline.
I may be here for 2-3 more days. Walked today. Thx again for your well wishes. Love u all11 -
Pip- Love you right back! I hope the surgeon was able to remove all of the cancerous tissue, you will heal completely, and will enjoy your life with Kirby and Yogi.❤️
Katla2 -
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grandmallie wrote: »Holy crap Pip thats a huge tumor.. im praying its not cancerous.. and thank goodness your in the shape your in or it could be so much worse.. healing prayers to you.. love ya my friend!!!
Was over with Tracy and Miles.. poor Miles is colicky they went to see Tracys husband and then were going to pick up her dad and go to Starbucks..
Tracy is at her wits end with Carmine... they were an only child for almost 14 yrs and right now ,they dont care about anything,school parents just cant wait to get out of there.. but gee without an education where you going to be? Living on the street?
Kyles insurance has no mental health services so they are just usinf the school counselor now.. will check into social services here in town and get information for Tracy..
Just a thought ... what if they gave Miles to you for an afternoon and spent time with Carmine? Took Carmine to a place they want to go and just had an afternoon where all the attention was on Carmine.6 -
For a while, I thought I came out of it with no permanent damage to my veins but recently I saw the doctor again and I've got venous insufficiency in my left leg. Not surprising, I suppose, given the clots and also given the fact that I burnt my left foot to the bone back in 2001.
Symptoms of venous insufficiency include:
https://www.healthline.com/health/venous-insufficiency
• swelling of the legs or ankles (edema)
• pain that gets worse when you stand and gets better when you raise your legs
• leg cramps
• aching, throbbing, or a feeling of heaviness in your legs
• itchy legs
• weak legs
• thickening of the skin on your legs or ankles
• skin that is changing color, especially around the ankles
• leg ulcers
• varicose veins
• a feeling of tightness in your calves
The only things in that list I don't have are weak legs, leg ulcers and varicose veins.
Machka in Oz
M – about the only symptom of blood clot that you listed is the varicose vein, but I figure we all have that, nothing out of the ordinary
Michele
Those were symptoms for venous insufficiency, not blood clots. If you're experiencing all those symptoms, I'd recommend going to your doctor and having a chat about venous insufficiency. I'm only experiencing those symptoms in my left leg, not my right, because of the damage done to my left leg.
And I don't have varicose veins!
M in Oz
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So speaking of sore legs, mine have been quite sore this week, especially my left leg. It has been a very humid and warm week and I've been retaining water like mad. Everything is swollen but especially my left ankle - it's swollen and red and looks awful (to me, anyway). My left leg is actually so swollen, I can't bend my knee properly.
I think this weekend will be a bit of recovery time because I'll sleep quite a bit which means my legs will be raised somewhat - or at least not down as when sitting or standing.
Cycling seems to help a bit too because I'm not putting pressure on my legs. And gardening means that I'll be moving about which helps the circulation, rather than sitting for long periods like I do in my job now.
Machka in Oz
We ran the air conditioner on a cool temp all night.
I elevated my leg for 12 hours.
I made many trips to the toilet during the night.
I lost 1.2 kg when I stepped on the scale this morning (that's in 2 days).
And the swelling in my left leg is down quite a bit.
Amazing what heat and humidity will do to the body!
M in Oz
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Pip: Ten pounds! 😲😲😲 Good riddance, and here's to your speedy and total recovery. Healing vibes heading your way.
Kay and Annie: I am holding you in my heart as you delicately navigate care for your parents. 💜
Margaret: Your shamanic studies sound fascinating to me. It's been my experience that vibrational healing works. Energy is powerful. Go for it! ⚡
Lisa: Wish you lived closer so I could pick your brain on how to sew. I can barely thread a needle.
I remember Joyce well. I feel for Charlie and her large loving family. She was always so proud of her nursing career, which ended due to MS.
Feeling good because painting day is tomorrow. It's a bit chaotic here right now, but that's all part of the process of redecorating. 🔨
Stay well friends. We can do this.
Rori
Renewing her creative side
Colorado Foothills8 -
((((Pip))))
Betsy in NW WA
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(((Pip))) - I hope every day is better than the next and each day is better and better. ❤️🙏🏻❤️1
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Thanks for the update PIP, now just rest and take it easy friend💖👍1
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Oh, Pip. I am so thankful they were able to remove that mass in tact. Hoping for the best for you.
Flea
Willamette Valley, OR2 -
Another warm muggy day.
But I haven't been just sitting like I had to do all week. I've been digging in the garden. I'm trying to decide how to do a "water" feature, or a non-water feature. I'm hoping it will be a dry stream that will be a wet stream when it rains.
However, I must have hit a spider's nest because there are a lot of them running around where I was digging so I came inside for a cold drink and to let them settle.
Machka in Oz2 -
Barbara - what a great morning you’ve had. I agree that he thought you would like to see something is better than colours and chocolate.
Allie - Just because Carmine has a chip on their shoulder doesn’t excuse the attitude towards you or their parents. You jump every time you’re asked and it is maddening that you’re treated that way. I’m not sure how you have managed to have so much patience. I don’t think I would.
Tina - I’m with you, DH watches movies so loud I leave the room too. Well actually, he’s very thoughtful and leaves me the living room and he goes to the bedroom.
Pip - that is massive! Hope you have a speedy recovery and a negative test result.
Tomorrow I am picking my granddaughter up and we are going to a baby shower at Kaitlyn’s house. I’m looking forward to the day, not so much the drive.
We have had at least 4” of snow since yesterday. I am so over Winter.
Tracey in Edmonton7 -
We will visit the poodle breeder next week. She has a litter of puppies and we hope one of them will be ours. The pups we’re interested in are medium sized. Months ago our sweet old dog passed away from cancer. Our vet’s staff contacted us and recommended this breeder. We are hoping this turns out beautifully. 🐕🦺❤️🐩. Cross your fingers for us.
Katla1 -
Pip - sending healing angels your way.
Sue in WA1 -
Pip prayers for a speedy recovery and not cancer💞🙏💞
Katla I'm excited for you and your future new fur baby!
I remember Joyce! So sad about her passing. I looked on the other thread and saw Gloria there and miss her as well 💞
💞 Mary from Arizona/Minnesota3 -
Wow Pip. Wishing you a speedy recovery!2
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »Allie - Just because Carmine has a chip on their shoulder doesn’t excuse the attitude towards you or their parents. You jump every time you’re asked and it is maddening that you’re treated that way. I’m not sure how you have managed to have so much patience. I don’t think I would.
Tracey in Edmonton
I agree!!
I'd be tempted to speak up and say something like, "you do not have the right to talk to me like that".
I'd also be inclined to let Carmine walk.
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Accountability:Chose well: Joe, readings, BP, dogs to powerline, CI<CO, CI<250<CO.
Bonus: 34 mins grooming tumble, 1 load laundry, 62 mins burn pile, emailed hymns. Just one thing: nope
Workin’ on it: [color=green140.9!!![/color], H20x3 , active 4:07
Mindful March
4: Notice how you speak to yourself and choose to use kind words.
5: Bring to mind people you care about and send love to them. J, MC, CH, D, T, CD, Ru, Tro, RW, P, F, Li, Al, An, B, Ka, La, Ma, Ky, MT, V, Ri, Mi, Re, Ro, Gi, S? Ki? Ju, H
Lisa “I try not to chafe at the worry that he can't seem to let go; it's love at its deepest” Likewise learned to hear Joe’s concerns as his trying to protect, not control or restrict, me. Deepening love.
Barbie inspired by your weeding, pulled a few along the drive. Haven’t been in the yard for weeks due weather. Found these spring signs.
Carol thanks for the link to Joyce’s obit.
Machka venous insufficiency from history of DVT yep that would sure explain my swollen cankles lately. Thanks for the https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.healthline.com/health/venous-insufficiency link! Stress diet? :laugh: Somehow beer/red wine/margaritas got left out…
Heather likewise felt sad seeing Gloria’s post on the same page as Joyce’s last.
Betsy ((hugs))
Michele and Betsy I hate that terrifying “CRACK” sound when a rock hits the windshield.
Tina Thanks for the “way its done” info, thought I was going nuts. Mind reader! I was wishing to ask for subtitles last night. Likewise sometimes have to ask Joe to turn the music down. Anything with a harmonica powered up is painful ;} Might not be in a hurry to get hearing tested…
Pip Mother! All that in teeny tiny you? Thankful you are so very very fit. Praying your recovery is swift, painless and complete. 7-10 business days for biopsy results? Seems a long time to me. When I had my MOHS surgery, they could check surrounding area cells on the fly and be guided to know if they needed to take more while I was still in the chair.
Vicki 4 baby blankets?
Allie hope your state offers low cost mental health services/family counseling. ((hugs)) I like Machka’s suggestion of Tracy and Kyle giving Carmine an afternoon all just for them.
Debbie how worrisome to have a jerk living on your mom’s property.
Kay ((hugs)) so hard to lose your cat amidst all your parents are going through.
Julie congrats on 10K steps!
Tracie in WI “no problem speaking your mind to “dh. Ditto! :laugh:
Michele thanks for Jrslateinlifemom’s new screen name :cupcakecravings . Hope your leg pain eases, but if it doesn’t don’t hesitate, get thee to an ER or a good urgent care with competent ultrasound techs. That pain increases with sitting long time is worrisome.
Rori what you said to Margaret about her shamanic studies and the power of energy.
Tracey have fun with your GD at the baby shower! We are so droughted, could you please open the gate and send some of that snow down here?
Katla fingers, toes, eyes and anything else that can be are crossed. Had poodles as a child. No smarter, funnier, more loving companions.
Enjoying the disruptions but they’ve taken a toll on steps and strength/balance/agility training. Get one thing right, and another slips off (Lisa’s) cracker. Climbing back up onto the wagon is so hard!
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2022: Be still and listen.
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Pip-agree with earlier comments of amazement at size. Only thing I can figure is due to you being in shape, your abs helped hold stuff in. That tumor weight 3 more pounds that my first son at birth (he was born on March 2 many years ago). I know dependent upon suspected type of cancer it can take a bit longer to be certain of pathology. With my thyroid cancer for instance, the initial look see had them thinking no cancer. Results some time later-cancer. What matters most right now is they get the diagnosis right.
Allie-have to agree with others. Carmine is being rude. Perhaps some extra one-on-one time with parents would be good. Not caving in to her every demand is essential at this stage, I think. Tough balance.
This week was pretty much a normal week. Did have an issue at work that will involve discipline that is not going to be pleasant. Unfortunately that is part of the job.
Youngest son coming over later today to help in basement. Meanwhile, I am getting a load of stuff from down there ready for Goodwill and getting stuff cleared off of bar where it has been stacked and get area ready to destruct. I also want to build a three sided frame with leftover paneling to cover main drain.stack from kitchen that is currently covered (partially) by bar. May run out and get frame material so Jake can help with cutting those three large pieces of paneling (awkward cutting large sheets by self).
Hopefully by end of day it looks much better down there.
Hope Saturday goes (has gone) well for all.
Take care,
Ginny in Ohio5 -
Michele thanks for Jrslateinlifemom’s new screen name :cupcakecravings .
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2022: Be still and listen.
Pretty sure cupcakecravings isn't Jrslateinlifemom, but cupcakeCravingsmom might be. cupcakeCravingsmom uses the Spanish for 'and' ... y.Interestingly cupcakeCravingsmom and Faetta have similar thoughts on "disagree"
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/45580046#Comment_45580046
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/45575259#Comment_45575259
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/45692555#Comment_456925551 -
Happy Saturday, my dears, whether it's in your past, present or future!
Allie, darlin' - You know I love you, but I have to agree with Tracey and Machka. Your heart is as big as Texas, but it's time to establish boundaries with your family that protect your own health.
Pip - Definitely glad they acted fast to evict the tumor! Your incredible fitness levels will serve you well recovering from the surgery, and I hope the diagnosis is that you're cancer-free. Best to Kirby and Yogi, too...I must have hit a spider's nest because there are a lot of them running around where I was digging so I came inside for a cold drink and to let them settle. Machka in Oz
OK, yeah, I would not calmly go get a cold drink. You're a better person than I am. Even the thought of a "spider's nest" raises the hair on the back of my neck.
Kay - hugs for the hospice situation and I hope your Pip kitty returns soon.
Insomnia has become a part of my life once more... but that's OK. It's not like I have anywhere to be.
Monday is the first visit with my previous doctor. It will be a video call, which is a whole lot better than driving for an hour to the VA hospital in Fayetteville. Here's the kicker, my doctor wouldn't be there anyway. His office would connect him to me through a video call.
I had to fight it out with the nurse who called me Friday and wanted me to come to their office. I will try to get some physical time with him the next time he's in town, but I absolutely refuse to drive that far to do something that I can do from home! But, dealing with the VA is always like trying to teach a pig to sing. Wastes your time and annoys the pig.From Rori: Lisa Wish you lived closer so I could pick your brain on how to sew. I can barely thread a needle.
I love to sew; not least because when sewing, I can drop into the flow state where hours go by like minutes. My first quilts were for my sister's babies--and Nathan, her oldest, still has his quilt 34 years later. That's why I sew. I'd be happy to teach you how!
Which brings back memories of my home economics teacher, who would be utterly amazed. I broke three machines my first few months of the class and she decided to put me on the old treadle machine, where I promptly broke the belt.
Anyway... didn't mean to turn this into a book For those who are new, welcome! For those who need them, many hugs, and for those who have had triumphs, cheers!
Now sipping on my second cup of decaf tea (how the mighty coffee drinker has fallen!) I was able to find some decaf Tetley online for a reasonable price, and it's better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick, I guess. It's hot and comforting and will suffice.
Later y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR6 -
LisaInArkansas wrote: »I must have hit a spider's nest because there are a lot of them running around where I was digging so I came inside for a cold drink and to let them settle. Machka in Oz
OK, yeah, I would not calmly go get a cold drink. You're a better person than I am. Even the thought of a "spider's nest" raises the hair on the back of my neck.
Later y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR
I didn't like the immense black spider that descended from the fan above the shower on March 1. I have this thing about spiders or moths in my hair. Just NO.
But when spiders run around outside, it doesn't really bother me.
Anyway, I don't think it was so much a spider's nest as just lots of spiders running around everywhere outside because of the weather. Everything has cobwebs on it now. Even my husband's cap! He must have put it down somewhere for a few minutes.
Machka in Oz
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Good Saturday!
The plumber did a wonderful job
With all the tasks he needed to get done. He was pleasant, professional, and efficient.
Husband and I leave Tuesday to head to Charlotte for our day on the track in a GT500! This was a perk with our new car. I get to track drive. DH will get to ride track with a professional driver. I am suppose to get to road course and drag strip, but right now rain is in forecast.i asked what happens in the event of rain. They said as long as no lightning or flooding, we will still road course, but no drag strip. They have a few other activities as back up. Rain will slow me down. Am super excited!
Posting before I move....phone being funky this am.
❤
Kylia6 -
Allie- I remember when my GD turned 14. Her parents told me I too would get that teenage attitude, I told them no I wouldn't. She popped the attitude with me once. I told her not acceptable! I was one, raised two, and wouldn't put up with it. If she wanted anything from me, she had better keep that in her back pocket. It helps that she spent a lot of her 1-5 yrs with me. I made the rules and consequences and followed through. She doesn't fight me on things like that. I am saddened by the fact that Carmine seems to have no respect for anyone including herself. I hope the family finds some help. I do like the idea of Carmine having some parent time without Miles. Maybe it should be like a date night for couples. My oldest daughter and her DH do that with their kids. Twice a month, they each take one child for a few hours alone with parent. Sometimes it is dinner, or a movie, or shopping, or theater. Just a suggestion. It might be hard at first, but pays off in the long run, I believe. Hugs.
Machka- My daughters would have run screaming into the house and refused to go back out there! My youngest called me from Florida, panicked over a spider in her house! Her DH was deployed at the time. I was like kill it. You are bigger than it. I am not sure what she wanted me to do about it from Ohio. Luckily the neighbors heard the commotion, came over, and took care of the situation. She totally stripped her son's room before she would let him back in it.
Time to get ready for work. It is suppose to be 70 today. Rain in forecast for next two days, then winter temps back in a week.
Healing thoughts for all!
HUGS for ALL!
❤
Kylia in Ohio3
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