WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2022
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Lisa-Happy Birthday! I think your non-driving plan is immensely sensible.
Kelly-Good news regarding son’s employment. Plan sounds sensible.
Tracey-glad fall wasn’t worse. You said you cut foot-have you had a tetanus shot recently?
Michelle NC-I agree the original Sudafed does work much better. Don’t remember the last time I bought if from behind the counter-may pick some up.
Rebecca-scary when the little ones are sick. My Jake spiked a tremendously high fever once-very scary. Trip to ER. After they got him some fluids and an ibuprofen/Tylenol mix-he was running around the place like an hour.
Allie-glad you enjoyed baby shower. Sorry that Homer is nearing the end. It seems that you all have given him a very good life-better than some people do their children.
Sinuses doing a bit better. Better energy level today. I bought a neti pot at the store and used it for the first time. Interesting experience. I do think it may have helped some. Will use again tonight. I did laugh though. I figured after I let it al drain over the sink, it would be done. Went about cleaning house-everytime I bent over, my head drained some more! Ran humidifier in living room/kitchen. Will plug in smaller one in bed room over night. Holding off on any medications if I can.
Off to clean up the kitchen and think I will call it quits for the day-got a number of smaller tasks done and some floors moped. May transfer earrings to new case while watching some tv.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio3 -
Athena update:
All of her tests came back negative but her urine showed that she was dehydrated and i guess human rhinovirus was detected from the results they got back this morning. Which i guess is a cold or some sort of virus which can explain her fever.
She's resting at home. Its a scary thing. Her homecare ladies kids aren't sick so she didn't get it from them.
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Laundry and house cleaning are done for now. DH & I are enjoying the view & getting a bit of rest. It is currently 3:54 pm. I am tired from the housework but feel satisfaction for making the guest room tidy.3
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Allie - Denise's baby shower was like a wedding reception, too. Was yours families or just women?
Rebecca - so happy Athena is doing well.
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Lisa - Happy, happy birthday!
Terri - What a cheerful little poem. Thanks.
KJ - glad you are having a good weekend.
Allie - glad you enjoyed the shower. Sorry about Homer.
Welcome to newbies. Keep coming back.
Barbara - Hope Gino is a quick study.
Cold and rainy here today. Got goatshed cleaned but not much else. Some reading and crocheting. I have a new great niece due around Easter so working on a baby blanket.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA2 -
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Welcome to all the newbies. Ninja and Irene, I am also from Georgia. I live Northeast of Atlanta off the I-85 corridor.
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Ginny - I did have a tetanus shot about 3 years ago. My doctor insisted that I have one. She said it recommended every 5 years now, not 10.
It’s looking fine today, no redness anywhere.
Rebecca - it is so scary when children are sick.
Our youngest daughter was admitted to the hospital several times most occurring after a middle of the night run to emergency. He fever would spike out of nowhere and she would be gasping for breath. She suffered from the time she was 6 months old to 2.5 before they finally diagnosed her with asthma. It got better when we moved from NB to Alberta.
Allie - The baby shower I went to last month had some extravagant gifts too. Some of the women that were there stated that it was so much fun out shopping and being able to attend a shower that they went a bit overboard. It’s also the first baby in quite a while to be spoiled. 🙂 I know my daughter and I together spent 3X as much as we normally would have. She is due Tuesday, I’m waiting anxiously now.
My eldest and her family came out for supper. My daughter and I had a disagreement. Her and my cousin had a few words about the whole Will Smith and Chris Rock fiasco. My daughter ended up blocking my cousin. I texted my daughter later and apologized to her because I thought she was being dramatic and didn’t think she should have blocked her. Later I realized I was wrong, I may not agree with her decision, but it’s the right one for her and I need to respect that.
I think these “discussions, “debates” whatever you want to call them through social media has ruined so many families.
I refuse to comment or post anything that can be controversial. That’s one thing I truly love about this group. We all have different beliefs, thoughts and opinions but we all support one another and don’t let those differences come between us. If anything, I think they bring us closer.
Well that’s enough philosophizing for the night.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Hmmm...
I'm not seeing my post from yesterday. So I need to try again today.
I'm back. Glad to see Barbie keeping this thread going. I was able to find you guys from a bookmarked thread from 2019.
Happy Birthday Lisa!!
Right now I'm just tracking my food for a week. Exercise gets added later.
Mia in MI3 -
Happy Birthday Lisa :flowerforyou:0
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Hi everyone. I don't visit or post often, but recognize many names from reading before.
Everyone's posts about resolve, support, expenses, home repair woes, declutter... these all resonate with me and I want to show some solidarity.
This past week I went through a lifetime of jewlery, including my departed sister's and my departed mom's, and my departed mother-in-law's. While these thing bring with them many memories, I decided on the things I wanted to keep (and would actually wear), then cleaned, repaired and packaged the remainder. Found some earring cards (like the cards they are mounted on when you buy them) and some small plastic jewlery bags, then packaged them up. I'll have my daughter look through them for items that she wants, then I'll take the remainder to a local charity that helps women in transition prepare for the workforce. These women come from abusive situations or incarceration, and could use a little support.
Because of the pandemic, I have not worked in person with any of my colleagues since joining the company last year. It is a remote position, and I have been quite comfortable working via video meetings (and wearing yoga pants daily). Next week we have an all-company meeting in Houston, in-person. I have a very short presentation to give in front of about 300 people, and find myself embarrassed and ashamed at the way I look. Never mind that in my early 60's, I'm likely one of the oldest employees, many are about half my age.
Understanding that I will only act and speak comfortably if I actually AM comfortable, I found some pants that FEEL like, but don't LOOK like yoga pants. Got some new sketchers that don't look like tennis shoes, either. I think the rest of my outfit is settled, as well.
My guilty pleasure is wine with and after dinner. I have a new resolve to limit the number of glasses each week, and have returned to recording my weight and food consumption on MFP again. It feels good to regain some awareness and to eat more thoughtfully.
Exercise has never been a problem, except for time availability during working days. I do look forward to eventual retirement, and count my blessings for continued income without drawing down retirement savings.
Thanks for listening. It was a longer post than intended. Happy April, everyone!
Ellie, Albuquerque, NM8 -
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Lisa, Happy Birthday!
Allie, glad you enjoyed the baby shower, sorry to hear about Homer
KJ, great that your son got a job, nice that he has a plan too! lol Hope you enjoy your week off
Machka, I am about 10 years older than you are, so it's not surprising that I would be retiring before you!
Barbara, sure hope that Gino learns his place in "the pack" without too much trouble!
Rebecca, glad to hear that Athena just has a cold! She looked way too tiny too have an IV stuck in her arm, poor little thing...
I know there were more..... sigh.
Well, we did end up going out and getting a new tv this afternoon, it's a 55" Amazon Fire made by Toshiba. We even got the old one down off the wall mount and got the new one up without damaging anything or anybody! lol The new one is so light! The older one is only about 37", and weighs probably twice what the bigger one does! Not to mention that it cost about half of the price of the old one! And I will be able to stream stuff that was only available to me via the computer before. I am looking forward to that part. I had great plans for this afternoon that involved being outside, but the weather changed my mind for me! And it actually took us a couple of hours to get the tv hung, so just as well that the weather was icky, lots of rain, not much wind so that was nice, but too much rain for what I had planned. Sure glad my friend and I got our walk in this morning, it was just beautiful out then! Ah well, at least we don't have to shovel it!
Must be off to bed. Congrats to those celebrating, hugs for those needing them and welcome to the newbies!
Evelyn, Vancouver Island2 -
Lisa, Happy Birthday!
Allie, glad you enjoyed the baby shower, sorry to hear about Homer
KJ, great that your son got a job, nice that he has a plan too! lol Hope you enjoy your week off
Machka, I am about 10 years older than you are, so it's not surprising that I would be retiring before you!
Barbara, sure hope that Gino learns his place in "the pack" without too much trouble!
Rebecca, glad to hear that Athena just has a cold! She looked way too tiny too have an IV stuck in her arm, poor little thing...
I know there were more..... sigh.
Well, we did end up going out and getting a new tv this afternoon, it's a 55" Amazon Fire made by Toshiba. We even got the old one down off the wall mount and got the new one up without damaging anything or anybody! lol The new one is so light! The older one is only about 37", and weighs probably twice what the bigger one does! Not to mention that it cost about half of the price of the old one! And I will be able to stream stuff that was only available to me via the computer before. I am looking forward to that part. I had great plans for this afternoon that involved being outside, but the weather changed my mind for me! And it actually took us a couple of hours to get the tv hung, so just as well that the weather was icky, lots of rain, not much wind so that was nice, but too much rain for what I had planned. Sure glad my friend and I got our walk in this morning, it was just beautiful out then! Ah well, at least we don't have to shovel it!
Must be off to bed. Congrats to those celebrating, hugs for those needing them and welcome to the newbies!
Evelyn, Vancouver Island
I just turned 55 which started me thinking about senior's stuff. In Canada, I would be able to start accessing discounts ... unfortunately not in Australia. I have to wait till 60. 
But as far as retirement goes, in Australia, people of my age can't get the aged pension until 67 now, with hints that they'll move it out to 70 by the time I get close to 67.
I'm just so tired I want to retire now! But the end is not in sight for me.
By bigger TV I meant going from about 27" to about 42"
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Accountability:Chose well: Joe, readings, BP, 16 mins wii, CI<CO, CI<250<CO.
Bonus: church, fellowship, McKay’s
Just one thing: back to bupkes
Workin’ on it: 144.4, H20x5, active 5:10
4: Eat healthy and natural food today and drink lots of water.
Morning dog report: Joe took all 3 dogs to the mailbox on leash. When they got back to the powerline meadow he released them and even Tumble couldn’t resist playing chase. The pack is solidifying. Gino tried to steal my napkins and showed teeth when I stopped him so, yes, another Mama/puppy conversation. Consistency will be key. Joe gave Gino a bath because his fur felt greasy. Then Joe let him outside to dry in the sun and fresh air. Gino rubbed all the “clean” off in the mud. [sigh]
Lisa belated best birthday wishes! Bet all that bun baking woke Corey up
Katla pedicures, what fun! How old is your grand daughter? Maybe the clinic can offer a different way to verify id?
Machka “…the great darkness…”
Beth thanks for understanding. Joe has invited me to walk with him and the dogs at Harris Beach Campground. I said yes but only on the pavement and I’ll take Shadow, the largest but least pullingest of our pack.
KJ Sleeping in, son hired and planning, healthier meal plans for you and DH, win, Win WIN!!! (ps in addition to the high fiber foods, added gradually, psyllium husk capsules have really helped me.)
Betsy mowing and eating and sleeping, Bravissima!
Welcome @m13irene Irene in GA! Sounds like a very painful injury and recovery Hope you are getting some sitting exercises/stretches to offset.
Annie, painful lesson about the heels. Donated all mine when I retired
Tracey big dogs snarling scare me too! But snarly terriers just make me stubborn, I must be part terrier myself. Sad your doctors aren’t concerned about your sinus headaches, bet if they happened to them they’d change their tune. Oww and sorry for your fall. What you said about social media. Was tempted to stick my oar in on my nephew’s recent post, but then thought better of it. I’m content with my view, he’s entitled to his, neither of us is going to persuade the other and if we try we could damage our currently loving relationship.
Heather impossible not to worry about your eldest. Is his SO’s settlement perpetual or will it expire?
Michele “substantial amount” would make me :sick: That’s why I over withhold, hate to pay, like to get “refund” of my own back.
Rebecca Oh NOO! Baby Athena in ER with IV?!? Prayers.
Carla I could easily laugh off Gino’s napkin theft, had it not been accompanied with a snarl. Persisted if not exactly a win. A win would be a permanent attitude adjustment. Not yet… Neither are we training for anything other than a happy companion/pack member. All the dogs seem to be happier with training games.
Debbie hope the Doc has some stronger rx.
Annie no cookies and candy and yoga tooo? Brava!
Allie ((hugs)) for Homer.
Ginny neti pot interesting experience :noway: donated mine after just one try.
Sue how many goats have you?
Welcome back @miakoda40 Mia in MI and @eweadock Ellie in Albuquerque. You’ll knock ‘em dead!
Evelyn congrats on the new TV. Pouring down rain here too, if it’s from the same front as yours that’s a hecka big storm.
Time to snoozzzze.
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2022: Be still and listen.
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Morning ladies
I had a big old post ready last night,and this phone is touchy.. I moved wrong and poof off it went.. oh well..
Tomorrow at this time i will have to be over at my daughters and from here on out.. lordy im nervous especially getting Miles in the car seat and getting Carmine to school..its supposed to be showery and rainy all week2 -
grandmallie wrote: »Morning ladies
I had a big old post ready last night,and this phone is touchy.. I moved wrong and poof off it went.. oh well..
I think most phones have that problem with this site. It's not a good idea to type long posts to MFP on a phone ... one slight twitch and they'll be gone.
M in Oz
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Morning, all!
Mia in MI (@miakoda40), I remember you! Also, I remember that you're a glassblower. I always thought blowing glass was both terrifying and fascinating. I was riveted watching Blown Away, that glassblower competition on Netflix. Glad you found your way back to us, please update us on the last few years, enquiring minds want to know!
Ellie in Albuquerque, glad you're here, as well as our new Georgia folks. No worries about writing a long post, I do it all the time and they let me stay here. The jewelry sorting must have felt like a job well done for you.
Thank you all again for all my birthday wishes - my nearest brother and sister both called, he called late, she called early. My daughter called in the morning with many birthday shouts from the kids. Levi continued marching around behind her from room to room while she talked to me, yelling his version of "Happy Birthday, Gramily!" for the entire time we were on the phone. Once he gets going he's unstoppable.
Which reminds me, Rebecca, I hope little miss Athena is doing better. I did similar things throughout my childhood. In fact, I remember being in my father's arms, and he was running across a darkened space with me. I talked to my mama about it years later, and she said he was running to get me into the emergency room because I had spiked 106 temperature. They later figured out mine was a recurring ear infection and lanced the eardrum. Now, they would put tubes in to drain the ear on a regular basis. No such thing, of course, in the early sixties.
Below is a really unusual picture of the three youngest brothers of the family, Jeff, 67; Carl, 64, and Jack, 71. Our brother Spencer died of lung cancer when he was about 50. Our brother from my father's second marriage, Michael, I met when I was 17, and haven't seen hide nor hair of him since.
Carl is the only one who shares both parents with me--but even though we knew they were half brothers, to me, they're my brothers. Unfortunately, Jeff has lung cancer that's spread to his brain, and he's decided not to have any further chemo or radiation. Jack has CHF and refuses to quit drinking, and Carl has diabetes. He has his under control with diet and told me the only thing he misses is his morning Dr Pepper. Hard to break a 60-year habit, but he's done it.
I know it's a natural thing that people get old--I don't think about it much, in general. But the fact that these old men are my brothers is kind of staggering me. I can't wrap my brain around it.
On my fourth cup of decaf tea--washer and dishes whooshing. The domesticity is... soothing.
Later, y'all,
Love, Lisa in AR6 -
Mia and Ellie- I remember you both! Welcome back! Ellie, your fashion choices sound like mine, as a work at home woman. I will be doing some clothes shopping this week, while I am off, and my goal is comfort and dressy casual.
Tracey- Sorry to hear about your stumble into the open vent. I have never stepped into one, but have cut my hand digging toys, paper, etc out of them. Glad the wound is healing nicely.
Lisa- Nice pic of your brothers. I feel the same way when I see pics of my siblings. "Boy, they look so old!" then the realization that I am "old" too. lol
Rebecca- Poor Athena! Poor mama and daddy. I hope they don't feel guilty that she was dehydrated. It is very easy for little ones to become dehydrated; especially when they don't feel well. Let them know that if she isn't interested in water, popsicles are a good way to get water into a kid. Juices are good, too. Although too much juice will give her diarrhea (not good and will further dehydrate her); they can dilute most juices with water and not compromise the taste.
Allie- You will be fine. Take deep breaths. If Myles is fussing, and won't stop. Hold him however he seems most comfortable, take deep breaths, close your eyes and sway (either side to side or back and forth), then hum just two notes as you sway like the notes in "swing low, sweet chariot". (swing low, swing low, swing low) One note per each breath or sway direction. Does that make sense? It is kind of meditative and as you relax and your breathing slows and becomes regular the babies will, too. Here is a link to another secret weapon I use to calm babies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm15rvkifPc&t=903s&ab_channel=AndrewHoldsworth
Well, today is my errand day. The bank, the farm stand for some eggs and green onions, home depot, staples, etc. So I better scoot. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
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Ellie good to hear from you.
I an wrapping Athena in an egg and the inside of the egg filled with blue. In my reading of late I came across this technique as a visual to use when one is in a situation when one needs to take care of oneself or some one else. The image resonates with me.
I am reading a book about Soul retreival as a way to heal traumas and important times in one life where guidance was lacking. My take away when incidents of trauma happen we find ways to protect those parts of us (our essense) that belongs only to us. We do this to survive the situation In doing so it sometimes makes it hard to access those parts of ourselves that we need to feel whole. Because these parts are not available to us unhealthy behaviors and or relationships fill the void. Illness also might be apart of this. I read somewhere else that illness can be a wake up call that I need to take care of myself.
DrewB andI had quite the adventure last week. We drove over five hundred mile to see my family in St. Louis. I was able to see everyone I hoped to see. I also spent time just driving around in the city I grew up. I also visited parks to give DrewB her walks that I normally would not have visited. One bonus is my sister inlaw is active in the Arts Council of her city. They had a art opening featuring three artist at a recently opened Performing Arts Building. The building itself was stunning. One of the artists was a ninty year old woman who did collages with hand made paper in a cubist style. Another was a young woman who painted in pen and ink with water color whose characters were frogs. My favorite was the one with them making pottery. Turns out this artist also teaches a pottery class. The third artist was a photographer. My favorite was a black and white photo with birds sitting on a wire with one bird flying away. The title was one cannot keep a bird from flying. We just got back yesterday.
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Other news the neighbors at my sons house that were so difficult suddenly moved. Turns out they were targeted in a driveby shooting. Seven bullets struck their home. I would not wish this on anyone. I hope they find a safe place to live. I was not there when this happened. I am sending it out there the new people that move in will be are easier to get along with.3
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Lisa
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Well I'm late on my exercise today because of internet trouble. Now it's back up but I just ate lunch.
I've been getting up at 7 to give mom her pills only to find that she got up earlier and took them without me. Then I eat breakfast too early and I snack because it's a long time from 7 to lunchtime. I need to rethink this. Maybe she doesn't need help with the pills and I might as well sleep in.
Annie in Delaware
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Congrats to your son, KJ! How wonderful for him. Sounds like you had an amazing day.
OMGosh Allie! I'm absolutely certain my Uncle Leigh knew him then. They went to all of the Chosin Few events all over the state, but several all over the country as well. They were all very young. We had Harry Burke speak to our MoMs group several years ago. He was in Fox Company and there was a book written about them. We were all completely speachless listening to his stories. Small world.
How is Homer doing?
Rebecca, Glad Athena is back home. Sending long-distance Grammy-kisses.
Oh man, Ginny, I feel for ya. I've developed another nasty head cold and they always end up in my sinuses. Sudafed is the only thing that helps me function.
Welcome "back" Ellie! You do YOU and be proud of it. I'm sure you'll do great with your presentation.
Mia is a glassblower? How cool! I agree, terrifying and fascinating. I'm always mesmerized by them at art fairs. I could stand and watch them for hours. Well, I'd have to pull up a lawn chair, but... Welcome back to you too.
"Gino rubbed all the “clean” off in the mud. [sigh]" That is the BEST! Oh my goodness, I am just loving the morning dog reports, Barbara! And yes, snarling is NOT OKAY! Completely agree.
And Harley had an interesting behavior of only snarling while I was holding him when a female entered our door. ONLY when I was holding him and ONLY female. So, I figured out, don't hold him. Hook him up to his lead. Fixed it. Took ME a couple times to figure that out, but that was a duh-human problem. But I was trying to figure out what the heck was HIS problem! So, if you have any ideas about that, I'd be interested!
That's what I do everyday Machka! I have my notepad out as I go through all the posts and type my response to each and then copy/paste. I could never remember all of this stuff. I don't remember half of what I should as it is!
And that's my copy/paste for today.
Carla, feeling congested and tired, in MN3 -
I'm feeling gloomy and tired, too. We are expecting four days of rain so maybe I'm feeling the front coming through. But nothing's really wrong so I shouldn't complain and I shouldn't eat. Actually I suspect my thyroid is messed up.
Annie in Delaware2
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