WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2024
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Rita Interesting about the fasting glucose. I will pay more attention to what I eat prior, next time I need to give them my blood. Okay, and just eating in general.
Tracey What a nice thing for your daughter's friend to do. My one niece was IVF both times she got pregnant (Aubrey's mom). Speaking of Aubrey, she is doing amazingly well! Every 6 months for testing, but at this point doesn't have to go back to Boston for a year! She loves preschool and dance. She just turned 4. Her sister Carley is a pistol at almost 2. Prayers for your daughter and her DH.
Annie Love the unexpected guests! Reminds me of Allie wedding(?) crashing. My parents probably had this happen once or twice. They use to throw great parties when I was young.
Linda Going on about your day is what we are here for! Never apologize for that. Even when/if we choose to take notes, somethings just plain get missed. Great job on the 10 min walk! Maybe later in the day do it again for 10 mins. If not, then tomorrow do 11 minutes.
Rebecca The picture sounds lovely!
Michele I get it. I got tired of dirty dishes in the sink that weren't mine piling up. There are fewer cups and silverware now.....I bring them hone, throw in dishwasher, and stick in drawer. It takes less than 3 minutes to wash, dry, and put away a fork, spoon, or cup you used. My pickup delivery guy asked me one day why there was a towel and coffee cup sitting in the truck. My reply was that I wasn't his mother or his wife and I was tired of picking up after him and washing his dishes. Yes ,he threw a minor tantrum, but he hasn't done it in 4 months:)
It feels like I have been saying for a year that I want to paint my nails. Either I don't have time, too tired, or remember that my polish was all yucky and I threw it out. Well, I picked up my favorites I'm not really a waitress red yesterday. Today I painted all nails. Yay! Feel so pretty.
Talked with my sister today. It was good. I took some comfort in the fact that she is now on wellbutrin for anxiety. I felt isolated being on one, like I wasn't doing something right. My sister is classy, beautiful, and smart. She was assistant vice president of student affairs at Clemson Uni. She just got a promotion to assistant vice president for Division Operations and Logistics
She graduates with a master degree in August. The only reason she went to work at Clemson was she was bored. That was 2018. She is living the life I thought I would. Career, school, big fancy home, fancy events, and travel. I am living the life she dreamed of.....small home, land, animals, quiet. Funny how life turns out. She wants me to come visit, which I love, but I need her to come here and help me with wardrobe, accessorizing, and makeup. Maybe I will get that to happen in 2024.
Cherry cream pie was a hit! Served in individual dishes and topped with cherry pie filling for those that wanted. The company was wonderful. I get a chance to use my fancy dishes. We keep it simple so not a lot of time or money.
Well ladies....I was under on calories, but also under on proteins. All in all a good day, but now it is time to get off this computer and read for a few.
Love to you all!
Kylia in Ohio
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Rita Interesting about the fasting glucose. I will pay more attention to what I eat prior, next time I need to give them my blood. Okay, and just eating in general.
Tracey What a nice thing for your daughter's friend to do. My one niece was IVF both times she got pregnant (Aubrey's mom). Speaking of Aubrey, she is doing amazingly well! Every 6 months for testing, but at this point doesn't have to go back to Boston for a year! She loves preschool and dance. She just turned 4. Her sister Carley is a pistol at almost 2. Prayers for your daughter and her DH.
Annie Love the unexpected guests! Reminds me of Allie wedding(?) crashing. My parents probably had this happen once or twice. They use to throw great parties when I was young.
Linda Going on about your day is what we are here for! Never apologize for that. Even when/if we choose to take notes, somethings just plain get missed. Great job on the 10 min walk! Maybe later in the day do it again for 10 mins. If not, then tomorrow do 11 minutes.
Rebecca The picture sounds lovely!
Michele I get it. I got tired of dirty dishes in the sink that weren't mine piling up. There are fewer cups and silverware now.....I bring them hone, throw in dishwasher, and stick in drawer. It takes less than 3 minutes to wash, dry, and put away a fork, spoon, or cup you used. My pickup delivery guy asked me one day why there was a towel and coffee cup sitting in the truck. My reply was that I wasn't his mother or his wife and I was tired of picking up after him and washing his dishes. Yes ,he threw a minor tantrum, but he hasn't done it in 4 months:)
It feels like I have been saying for a year that I want to paint my nails. Either I don't have time, too tired, or remember that my polish was all yucky and I threw it out. Well, I picked up my favorites I'm not really a waitress red yesterday. Today I painted all nails. Yay! Feel so pretty.
Talked with my sister today. It was good. I took some comfort in the fact that she is now on wellbutrin for anxiety. I felt isolated being on one, like I wasn't doing something right. My sister is classy, beautiful, and smart. She was assistant vice president of student affairs at Clemson Uni. She just got a promotion to assistant vice president for Division Operations and Logistics
She graduates with a master degree in August. The only reason she went to work at Clemson was she was bored. That was 2018. She is living the life I thought I would. Career, school, big fancy home, fancy events, and travel. I am living the life she dreamed of.....small home, land, animals, quiet. Funny how life turns out. She wants me to come visit, which I love, but I need her to come here and help me with wardrobe, accessorizing, and makeup. Maybe I will get that to happen in 2024.
Cherry cream pie was a hit! Served in individual dishes and topped with cherry pie filling for those that wanted. The company was wonderful. I get a chance to use my fancy dishes. We keep it simple so not a lot of time or money.
Well ladies....I was under on calories, but also under on proteins. All in all a good day, but now it is time to get off this computer and read for a few.
Love to you all!
Kylia in Ohio
I know when I was on Welbutrin, my sister explained it perfectly. The medicine just stopped the lows from being too low, and keeps you more level. I think it helped me to cope with the issues regarding my youngest. Its all good, and welbutrin is a nice thing in your mental back pocket. Everyone is unique though.👍🏼🤗
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Jake just reminded me that our public library is exceptional and not everyone may have all the services we have. I guess I am spoiled by access to Hoopla for music and audio books along with Libby for ebooks and audio books and magazines and the library itself for books. I could entertain myself forever with all the books of my choice without paying a cent.
Barbie in NW WA
Our library has this habit of ordering Book 2 of a trilogy or in the case of Sue Grafton books (A is for, B is for, C is for, ... through the alphabet), they might have A, M and Q or something. It got so frustrating that I started buying books in the used bookstores because I had a better chance of getting the whole trilogy or series or whatever.
I do have access to Libby, and have used it a few times, but even there, I looked up a couple books I wanted to read recently, Libby didn't have them.
Machka in Oz3 -
One of the reasons I rarely eat food that people have made and brought in to work to share. You just don't know where it has been before it got there!
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Kylia – I don’t paint my nails mainly because of my job. I would always worry that the paint would chip off and get in the lettuce or whatever and to the customer. Lovely sister,
I sent Lynette an email asking if she’d like to come to dinner this coming weekend. Really, if she doesn’t, I’ll have to repack her gifts because I need to start packing the boxes to be put away. Vince said she was talking about coming in Feb. We’re going to be gone for ½ of Feb. Plus, her busy season will really get going then.
Put a load of laundry in. Now just waiting for it to go in the dryer. Have the yogurt draining.
Michele NC2 -
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Good morning, ladies. Just reading through all the posts and enjoying my second cup of coffee.
We are finally going to get some cold winter weather with minus 33C predicted for Thursday. Farmers are starting to get a bit worried about possible drought conditions for this year as we do not have very much snow. Going into spring, ideally a foot of snow is needed to ensure a good start for the growing season. Snowfall is in the forecast but it doesn't appear to be very much.
Hard to believe that we are in to 2024 and I will be 74 this year. Looking forward to see what is in store for us. So many things to be thankful for but good health is at the top of my list. It has been 9 years since going through breast cancer treatment and I feel blessed that I continue to be cancer free.
Joy
@Snowflake1968 & @Joy1580vb
I remember well the days of minus 33C and colder from when I lived in various locations around Alberta (especially in the Grande Prairie area, but also around Edmonton and Red Deer, and from the when I lived in Winnipeg.
Minus 33C and colder is one of the reasons I moved to Australia!!
Tasmania isn't particularly warm, but we rarely get below freezing.
Joy, I am very glad you continue to be cancer free!
Machka in Oz2 -
Kylia congratulations to your sister! My foster sister is a professor there. Her name is Alison Leonard. She has a Doctorate in Dance.
Rebecca happy 4 months to Eli! I have an Eli, too! He and his twin, Peyton, turn 18 in April. I am not ready to have them be adults.
This group really is active. I am not used to that! The last time I was part of a very active group was when I was pregnant with my last son back in 2009.
I have lost 3 pounds in a week. I was not expecting that. I know it won’t be what I will see every week.
I have been walking 1 mile a day for 3 days and walked 2 miles today. I am listening to an audiobook of David Copperfield for a book club that I am part of. The print is so small that I can hardly read the print.
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Good morning, all.
Allie: It was heart-warming to see Carmine at Miles’ birthday do.
Heather: I totally agree that processed food is specifically designed to make you want to eat more if it. I also mostly cook from scratch.
Feeling pensive this morning. DH got an email to say that one of his cousins passed away over Christmas while visiting his brother in London. He was only 59. He lived in Sligo. Winter is a busy time for the Grim Reaper.
I had a restful weekend. Christmas is all packed up ready to be stacked away until December.
This afternoon I have Monday Painters, working with my three beginners. It’s very rewarding to see their expertise increasing.
Tomorrow morning I am going to Craft Group, working on putting together the gilet I designed. Thursday afternoon is Fun with Flowers. Friday morning Latin Study Group, Friday afternoon Card-making.
We’re having a short spell of settled weather, so getting laundry out to air.
🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri
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monie_is_getting_fit wrote: »This group really is active. I am not used to that! The last time I was part of a very active group was when I was pregnant with my last son back in 2009.
I have lost 3 pounds in a week. I was not expecting that. I know it won’t be what I will see every week.
Simone- Wisconsin
This is a very active thread ... lots of posts. It means each time you come here, something has happened!! If it were quite slow, I'd probably lose interest.
Machka in Oz
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Carol-Daily Bible readings provide a fine basis for meditation. Just chose one verse to focus on quietly.6
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I tested negative for COVID this morning ... so I presume I am no longer contagious.
So I've had a chat with my doctor and it looks like I've got a sinus infection. My sinuses didn't get the memo that they no longer need to develop a sinus infection every time I have a respiratory disturbance.
I am also supposed to use my inhaler every day for a while to ease the shortness of breath/difficulty breathing.
I also got the paperwork to transfer the annual leave I've taken this Christmas to sick leave and to take the rest of the week as sick leave. I've got about 4 months of sick leave so I might as well use it.
Meanwhile I'm still at the "accomplish one thing each day" energy level. I prefer to accomplish more but as soon as I try, I feel very much like lying down for a nap.
Yesterday, I found out that my first husband passed away in early November. Not sure what or if I should do something. Feels kind of odd.
Machka in Oz
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Terri Sorry for your family's loss. You do stay busy!
Simone Congratulations on your loss! Great job walking. It is a small world isn't it? A Doctorate in dance sounds interesting.
Michele My polish won't last at work. Too much oil and gas normally. OPI seems to hold up the best, but even that is no match for the chemicals. Since we are slow it is the perfect time for them to be painted. Do you not use gloves when you prep? When I prepped I wore gloves. Back then I actually went and got nails done, but dish tank and acrylics were not a good combination.
Machka Yay on Covid negative. Boo on sinus infection. Yay on change of leave status. As for first husband.....sorry to hear, but you were no longer with him for a reason, so your feelings could be mixed. As for doing something, I don't believe anything is expected.
Walking while reading and typing. Taking DH to hunt then back to get ready for work.
Make the best decision you can in the moment.
Kylia in Ohio hoping for sunshine4 -
Good morning ladies!
Well yesterday was not fun. My dad collapsed at the early church service. There was a very tense ride to meet him at the hospital, but he was awake when we got there. Then we spent the rest of the day figuring out his thyroid was low because he has been missing his pills. His heart is fine. Got home after dinner.
So I have to be sure he eats right. Not that I have much control.
Meanwhile my anxiety levels are rising. I wanted to dye my hair yesterday. I have a list of errands for today. So many things to remember. I'm trying to stay calm and steady. I should meditate some.
Hope today is a better day for all of us.
Annie in Delaware11 -
Good morning from the pre-dawn, pre-storm system darkness of the Arkansas River Valley,
Yesterday I woke up to the movie "Elvis," on the TV, because my daughter was up before me and she can't exist without noise. She's seen it three times and wanted me to watch it. I don't have that much attention span, particularly in the mornings... I finally told her I knew the ending and wrenched myself away to get her laundry done before Corey took her to the airport yesterday afternoon.
I know I've been MIA here since she came in, but had little time to string enough thoughts together to reply, or quiet to get those thoughts organized. My house is quiet again now... just the washer swooshing and the dryer bumping with the dryer balls this morning. While she was here, I remembered once more how much I love my life and what I love about it.
It was just so amazing to be able to hug her any time I wanted for a few days. Tried to hug her enough to hold me for a while... no idea when we'll see her or the grands again. Impossible to plan when both spouses are military. She's collected the kids early this morning in Columbus, GA, and about to fly to Atlanta and then Hawaii this morning:
While she was here, I took advantage and had Kels and Corey move some things around so I could get my craft room cleared of the detritus it gathers up. Took advantage of the new sunroom to get a few things out there, like my cedar chest and the dorm-sized beer fridge. Corey also got his grill set up how he wanted it under the vent fan and we had steak and shrimp from the grill on her last evening here, Saturday night.
Have caught up reading now, but all responses have flown away with my still scattered mind. I've only got a half hour before the rain shows up, and hopefully, enough light outside before it to get the bird feeder filled. It's got a little roof over it so they can come in and snag breakfast between the raindrops if they're hungry. Descaling the coffee maker, doing all the laundry, about to start putting my meds together for the week, and putting the dishes away. Usual Monday morning routine in progress...
Love y'all!
Happy Monday, whether past present or future,
Lisa in AR
PS - Edit to add - Annie, just saw your post from this morning, as mine's been open for an hour... glad your dad's OK, still holding you up from Arkansas, my chicken. I know it's been a rough few months. Hang in there. Much love from over here.4 -
Machka - Sorry to hear about the death of your ex. This is someone you once shared an intimate life with. It's not surprising you feel 'odd'. Hugs.
Terri - Yes, we are at that age now.
It seems that every other day, someone is dying. 59 is young though. It hits home.
Annie - I would be feeling overwhelmed too. Just take one step at a time. One thing done is progress, it doesn't have to be perfection. Just one thing.
Still decluttering. Found three serrated knives in the kitchen drawer that are surplus to requirement. I've put them in the donation bag, but I'm not sure if charity shops can take knives. I will ask my cleaner if she wants any of them I still have more items to go through. Then a good clean.
I threw away two cutlery knives left from an old set.
Cleaner this afternoon, then Zoom with school friends. G has a man in her loft, decluttering and laying flooring. He has fitted lights. Also a man coming to mend her blind. It was her proactivity that encouraged me to book the handyman for Thursday.
Had Dim Sum for lunch. Escalopes for dinner with spinach in crême fraiche and a few fries for John.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx5 -
Good morning ladies,
Kylia - I looked up "energizer bunny" in the dictionary and there was a photo of YOU.
I need to get you out here to get my shop in order. Congrats to your sister on her accomplishments. Beautiful gal!
Rebecca - sorry to hear about your sister's friend passing and her not going to the funeral. I totally understand. So glad you are there for her.
Machka - happy to hear you are no longer covid positive. Hope you get over the sinus infection quickly. Re the death of your ex - I think it's normal to take a little trip down memory lane.
Simone - good job on the walking.
Annie - sorry to hear about your dad and that your Sunday plans were shot. Good that it wasn't his heart and his thyroid can be regulated if he'll just stay on his pills. Keeping older folks on track with the pills can be challenging. My husband always took his pills at night after I went to bed - I'd sometimes get up in the morning to make coffee and see one on the floor or in the sink.
Heather - the first thing I noticed when I started leaving the highly processed and sugary foods alone was no more bloating. I was surprised - and grateful - it was that simple.
Lisa - sounds like you and Corey had a nice time with Kels and love hearing about the progress in getting your sun room usable and comfy. Back to the old (but good!) routine this week, right?
I decided I'm not going to focus on the weather report for anything out more than two days. The weatherman can't seem to get it right anyhow. I think I'm ready for whatever comes. Some big rain today and tonight, but I'm pretty sure I have the girls' run fairly protected now and won't get a repeat of the flooding I had several weeks ago.
Wishing everyone a great week! Back later-
Lanette
Soggy SW WA State.
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AnnieWith recent change in DH health I can relate more to your challenges. The past week felt like the first week of school when I taught. You are going at 30 mph suddenly you are expected to perform at 120 mph. New systems are falling into place now and it really helps. All the organizing I did over the summer is paying off. I find thinking organized enough as in the book I read by the same name really helps too. I do when I can do the things that help me stay healthy like going to church yesterday. Eating only high quality foods. Finding beautiful flowers and scenery on the internet. What helps me is lists. What absolutely must be done goes at the top. What else is on the list is gravy if it gets done. I am learning to pace myself and consolidate trips in the house and when I go out to shop. I get plenty of exercise during the day so no need to add that to my list.
I did learn from a hospice nurse that you want to have a DNR/DNI do not resuscitate/do not incubate filled out because if you call 911 that is what they will do even with a health care directive even with the state of his health now with no chance of a good recovery. When I get hospice here that is the first thing on my list I do not want them to put him through that trauma.
Blood pressure was again down today 120/82 which is down. The closer to 110/70 the happier I would be because it would be better for my health. I am making progress!6 -
Whidislander wrote: »Rita Interesting about the fasting glucose. I will pay more attention to what I eat prior, next time I need to give them my blood. Okay, and just eating in general.Tracey What a nice thing for your daughter's friend to do. My one niece was IVF both times she got pregnant (Aubrey's mom). Speaking of Aubrey, she is doing amazingly well! Every 6 months for testing, but at this point doesn't have to go back to Boston for a year! She loves preschool and dance. She just turned 4. Her sister Carley is a pistol at almost 2. Prayers for your daughter and her DH.
Annie Love the unexpected guests! Reminds me of Allie wedding(?) crashing. My parents probably had this happen once or twice. They use to throw great parties when I was young.
Linda Going on about your day is what we are here for! Never apologize for that. Even when/if we choose to take notes, somethings just plain get missed. Great job on the 10 min walk! Maybe later in the day do it again for 10 mins. If not, then tomorrow do 11 minutes.
Rebecca The picture sounds lovely!
Michele I get it. I got tired of dirty dishes in the sink that weren't mine piling up. There are fewer cups and silverware now.....I bring them hone, throw in dishwasher, and stick in drawer. It takes less than 3 minutes to wash, dry, and put away a fork, spoon, or cup you used. My pickup delivery guy asked me one day why there was a towel and coffee cup sitting in the truck. My reply was that I wasn't his mother or his wife and I was tired of picking up after him and washing his dishes. Yes ,he threw a minor tantrum, but he hasn't done it in 4 months:)
It feels like I have been saying for a year that I want to paint my nails. Either I don't have time, too tired, or remember that my polish was all yucky and I threw it out. Well, I picked up my favorites I'm not really a waitress red yesterday. Today I painted all nails. Yay! Feel so pretty.
Talked with my sister today. It was good. I took some comfort in the fact that she is now on wellbutrin for anxiety. I felt isolated being on one, like I wasn't doing something right. My sister is classy, beautiful, and smart. She was assistant vice president of student affairs at Clemson Uni. She just got a promotion to assistant vice president for Division Operations and Logistics
She graduates with a master degree in August. The only reason she went to work at Clemson was she was bored. That was 2018. She is living the life I thought I would. Career, school, big fancy home, fancy events, and travel. I am living the life she dreamed of.....small home, land, animals, quiet. Funny how life turns out. She wants me to come visit, which I love, but I need her to come here and help me with wardrobe, accessorizing, and makeup. Maybe I will get that to happen in 2024.
Cherry cream pie was a hit! Served in individual dishes and topped with cherry pie filling for those that wanted. The company was wonderful. I get a chance to use my fancy dishes. We keep it simple so not a lot of time or money.
Well ladies....I was under on calories, but also under on proteins. All in all a good day, but now it is time to get off this computer and read for a few.
Love to you all!
Kylia in Ohio
I know when I was on Welbutrin, my sister explained it perfectly. The medicine just stopped the lows from being too low, and keeps you more level. I think it helped me to cope with the issues regarding my youngest. Its all good, and welbutrin is a nice thing in your mental back pocket. Everyone is unique though.👍🏼🤗
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
I was put on Wellbutrin about 6 months ago it really works for me. I managed to get through the holidays without getting depressed like I usually do. Works well for me too.
RVRita, NM5 -
So sorry Machka. I have friends in Ontario who live on the border and tell me a lot of things are not available in Ontario, but are just over the border in the USA. Who knows??
RVRita2 -
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painting nails I go on ‘fits’. I will do my nails for a year then not for a year. It’s time to start painting them again.
Pill timing I have mine, my DH’s, and my dogs pills in daily containers. I fill them on Saturdays. I found this morning that I took the morning pills for today instead of the nighttime ones yesterday. Thought about taking nighttime this morning, but those are all pills that make me sleepy, so took Tuesday’s morning pills. If I didn’t use those containers, dogs and DH wouldn’t get their pills at all!
Today is a lot to think about today: typing day, well, I’m using a keyboard and type with all my fingers all the time. Learned how to in High School and have ever since. Male watching day, always interesting 😈 Gluten Free Day, well I don’t eat wheat, so no gluten anyway, and women’s day so I’m gonna celebrate me!
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Just for fun for everyone getting snow, or wanting it to snow. This is what happened every time there was a storm when I lived in CT and TN, and come to think of it in NM too! Even though we don’t get much at all!
RVRita in Roswell, NM6 -
Lisa - So happy for you to get some hugs.
My cleaner took the knives
and I finished sorting and cleaning the kitchen drawers. Three oyster knives anyone? Random picks? Two nutcrackers. Haven't cracked a nut in 20 years! I've moved them to the utility room under 'pending'. Divested myself of random bits of silverware!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx4 -
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I just watched this short (11 min) presentation on foods for gut health by Tim Spector. Another reason to eliminate or at least really cut down on ultra processed food.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPI-FJj8f5o
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Hello ladies
Well today is the endocrinologist for me,tomorrow the eye dr for Doris and then we have a deluge of rain coming.
My place looks like a tornado blew through here,today im going to do some clean up to the best of my ability..
Im just ashamed Ive let it get to this point.4 -
Hi everyone!! I am a return visitor to MFP. Need to focus on my own success and I know my health will be better should now be a priority. I am 70 years old and currently in term 2 of Nursing School. Any support will be appreciated!!
CooperandCayennesMom7
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