WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2022

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,631 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    Kim – I think Denise is feeling a bit overwhelmed with Pete now working 10 days straight. I felt she was somewhat overwhelmed the last time we were there, and I think she’s even more overwhelmed right now.

    I’m going to text her that while we’re there, she could take a day off from work to do something just for her if she wants to.

    Michele NC

    I'm glad you're going to come right out and ask her how things are going and what she'd like to do.

    You know what they say about assuming. :smiley:


    M in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,631 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    My sweet baby girl called me sobbing just now. There won’t be a new grandchild. My heart is breaking for them. I went through this 35 years ago tomorrow and I know how difficult it is.

    Tracey in Edmonton

    So sorry. :heartbreak:

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,631 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Yesterday I mentioned that we might go out furniture shopping for a new sofa, or two chairs, for him because my massage therapist said his knees should not be higher than his hips for his sacro-iliac and piriformis pain. He jumped at the idea, despite the price. Then I suggested, as a short term solution, that he get the base cushion off the sofa in the study and raise his sofa seat with it. He tried it and was delighted. It does not look pretty, but might help in the interim with the terrible sitting position. I've been complaining about that uncomfortable sofa for years. I have a different one and mostly lie down on it with strategic cushions.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    I would hate a sofa like that!!

    I much prefer firm furniture. My favourite chair purchased just a few months ago ... only mine has black legs. I can sit in it with my legs at a 90° angle.

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    M in Oz
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,065 Member
    edited May 2022
    Good morning all. Out early this morning to do the weekly shopping.

    Was hoping to get some garden work done but it’s too showery at the minute.

    Our accommodation in Oxford is booked. I’m looking forward to the trip, but will need to get some new clothes. I’m finding that retail therapy no longer appeals, but I haven’t bought any new togs since the first lockdown in 2020. I do not like buying clothes on mail order.

    We have some work that needs done on some of our windows. Hoping it will be done in about a week’s time. As someone remarked, owning a property is an expensive business.

    Tracey: (((Hugs)))

    My done list for yesterday.
    24 May:
    🔹 06.45: meditation (30)
    🔹 07.15: wake up walk (15)
    🔹 Weighed/recorded weight
    🔹 Herbal tea/supplements
    🔹 posted Sole Mates steps from yesterday
    🔹 declutter/store winter clothes
    🔹 Plan/Log food for today
    🔹 Balance macros
    🔹 08.45: Aerobics (15)
    🔹 09:05:shower/dress
    🔹 09.30: breakfast
    🔹 10.30: Craft group meeting
    🔹 13.40: lunch/clear up/relax
    🔹 watch TV/read
    🔹 16.30: coffee/chill
    🔹 19.20: dinner/clear up
    🔹 Watch TV
    🔹 Posts JFT/JGM10D/SoleMates
    🔹 Posts UAC/BHHs
    🔹 Posts for WATWs/Women50+
    🔹 22.10: walking workout (42) to get daily steps
    🥳🎉 Cheers to all those celebrating.
    Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
    🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

    ☘️ Terri
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,909 Member
    edited May 2022
    Tracey, I woke up thinking about you and your youngest daughter... I hope she finds a little solace in all the people who love her. Won't dissolve the grief, but makes it more bearable.

    Heather, Very understandable, that fear. My year's stint as a flight attendant helped a lot, but then, my own fear of flying was never of flying itself; I just filed that as "magic" in the weird filing cabinet of my mind. It was of takeoffs and landings. Pleased they're all safely landed.

    Regarding sitting postures, Corey and I ponied up for the electric reclining loveseat when we got to this house. It makes a huge difference for me because of my short legs. Since my feet have never hit the floor on any couch, even now, I habitually sit with my feet curled up, usually with my weight on my left hip. The only way I can make myself stop is by crocheting, as my feet have to be straight out in front of me.

    Regarding walking, I hate walking as well, because it hurts my back and knees, whether it's outside or on a treadmill. My walking posture is probably horrible. I really miss running, but the knee doctor was adamant, no running on the new knee. The only thing that doesn't hurt in terms of my legs is an elliptical.

    Supposedly more rain before 7 and then tapering off, but we'll see.

    The news out of Uvalde, Texas, is the toll is now 19 children dead and two adults. I am staggered by how many are dead, and how many families have been devastated. It's unthinkable.

    Later, ladies,
    Love y'all,
    Lisa
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,725 Member
    DH has extremely long legs. I'm thinking about a 21" seat rise from the floor. Machka 's chair is similar to those we are thinking about, but DH needs higher.
    I never sit in chairs for long and I hate standing. I feel all the blood draining to my feet. I have to have my feet up, so I am usually semi-recumbent. I do all my writing on the bed. Like Lisa and Tracey, walking is very uncomfortable for me, but I'm trying to learn a new way. :o;) Like Lisa, I have spent a lot of time with my legs curled up if there is no alternative. Now I am old, that is not so good. :p

    Trying to write the blurb for my new book. I have opened a file called "Blurb". A good start. ...... I find it the hardest bit of the book.
    Decided to listen to a podcast about death instead.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Tracey, I am so sorry for you and for your daughter. (((Hugs)))

    Pip, Is today your birthday? Happy Birthday, dear girl!

    Karen in Virginia
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,105 Member
    Morning ladies
    I am sitting here with Miles sleepingin my lap..
    And sitting in disbelief of the tragedy in texas .
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
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  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,297 Member
    Tracey so sad for your daughter. Hugs!

    Annie in Delaware
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,211 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,288 Member
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    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    My sweet baby girl called me sobbing just now. There won’t be a new grandchild. My heart is breaking for them. I went through this 35 years ago tomorrow and I know how difficult it is.

    Tracey in Edmonton

    I am so sorry to hear

  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,615 Member
    (((Tracey and Kaitlyn)))
  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,318 Member
    So sorry Tracey!

    Okie in the TX Hill Country
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,297 Member
    I did my yoga and my fast marching. Yay! I've been pretty good on the diet and exercise for May after an awful April. I wish I would do as well on my other chores! Today I will work on cleaning my room.

    Annie in Delaware
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited May 2022
    Sad news Tracey. I am so sorry for the loss of the baby. Was this a first born? My own mom miscarried twice before I was born. I hope your daughter will recover and be able to have another baby.

    ❤️ :heartbreak: ❤️
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,535 Member
    After work had to go to WalMart to get Vince milk. Since I was there anyway, I got a few other things.

    Tracey – oh no! I’m so very sorry (((HUG)))

    Kim – I have every intention of asking Denise if she would like for me to cook and what if she has it bought. Maybe she has something else planned. The reason we’re staying an extra day is because Pete will just be getting off 10 days. This way we can at least see him.

    Flying: Jess gets very agitated when she flies. As a matter of fact, she has to take an anti-anxiety pill. But we know the reason. She likes to be in control and she isn’t the one flying the plane. Same reason she has to have a manual for her car, even tho she used to drive the beltway every day. A manual gives you more control. Well, really, that’s not a big thing at all.

    Pip – happiest of birthdays

    Lisa – I’m sure you know that it is a proven fact that having a cat purring on your lap reduces your bp

    Michele NC
    who is leaving for bowling right now
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,297 Member
    Pip happy birthday!
  • evie1958
    evie1958 Posts: 864 Member
    Tracey, {{{HUGS}}} for both you and Kaitlynn
    Evelyn
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Whidislander wrote: »
    Today is my mammogram at the on base clinic. Should be interesting! Most procedures were done at places with a technician that has been doing it for years. Not sure how I feel having some young corpsman doing it! Also I might freak them out because I have underarm hair. I'll be damned, if I am gonna shave it, because they're uncomfortable about it. I have noticed it doesn't really grow anymore, its just a nice wispy thing, and I do not have any underarm odor. I rarely use deodorant. I find that interesting. So there's that little tmi of info for you. Lol!
    Have a good day ladies!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    Why would someone be uncomfortable about underarm hair???

    As for deodorant, the recommendation is: "You should also avoid using deodorant, talcum powder or creams before your breast screen appointment, as these can show up on your x-ray."
    https://www.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au/your-mammogram-appointment/your-mammogram-appointment-faqs#:~:text=You should wear a two,up on your x-ray.

    All the best!

    M in Oz

    I had visions of a technician pressing on my skin in the machines, and pulling it! But no, this gal was great, and we had a nice chat. Nope didn't wear any deodorant or body oil👍. I rarely wear deodorant to be honest.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    (((Tracey and Kaitlyn))🙏
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    kevrit wrote: »
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    Machka9 wrote: »
    Whidislander wrote: »
    Today is my mammogram at the on base clinic. Should be interesting! Most procedures were done at places with a technician that has been doing it for years. Not sure how I feel having some young corpsman doing it! Also I might freak them out because I have underarm hair. I'll be damned, if I am gonna shave it, because they're uncomfortable about it. I have noticed it doesn't really grow anymore, its just a nice wispy thing, and I do not have any underarm odor. I rarely use deodorant. I find that interesting. So there's that little tmi of info for you. Lol!
    Have a good day ladies!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    Why would someone be uncomfortable about underarm hair???

    As for deodorant, the recommendation is: "You should also avoid using deodorant, talcum powder or creams before your breast screen appointment, as these can show up on your x-ray."
    https://www.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au/your-mammogram-appointment/your-mammogram-appointment-faqs#:~:text=You should wear a two,up on your x-ray.

    All the best!

    M in Oz

    Had to laugh at this. When I started shaving my legs, I was 12 and saw mom shaving under her arms so figured I needed to do that too. Fast forward 50 years… I decided to stop shaving under my arms since I’m living in an rv and wouldn’t you know I don’t have any hair in my armpits! All those years wasted shaving when I didn’t have too! Lol🤪😆🤪

    RvRita

    I think in WA I'm ok with showing my underarm hair, in CA I might get a stare or two. Since I stopping shaving I do notice its wispy, and I showed husband one day, and Lord and Behold he didn't freak.🙃😂. Now my sister was appalled at it last summer. I was explaining how it felt marvelous walking in shorts, the wind thru my leg hair...... She stopped me and said "what"? Lol! This summer will probably be the same but I won't shave just because she's uncomfortable about it.
    Rebecca
    WA
    My razors are just to shave above my lip every so often!

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