WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2024
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Heather-I used a shower sear with arms. https://a.co/d/45AfW0K
It is very sturdy. Came in handy during the two surgeries and is easy to move out if way. I think I used for several weeks with each hip.
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Heather - Like Ginny, the shower seat was key for me, as well, after the knee replacement. Then it helped again when I was having issues with my blood pressure, too, and blacking out without warning. Much safer, both psychologically and physically. Since you're planning to get that second hip done, it might be worth the investment. I kept mine for when I do my second knee someday. It's also come in quite handy for my DBIL, as he's a uniped. He mangled his left leg in a work accident in his late teens, and had to have it amputated at the knee.
Lanette - Hope the tests show much success with your regimens.
Jenn - No, I live in a very small community with no ordinances to speak of against much of anything. There are hazards to that, of course, like goobers who burn plastic, but there are also a tremendous number of benefits. Not dealing with HOAs comes to mind. My daughter in Hawaii gets a nasty-gram with a warning if she has a bare spot in her lawn, and a fine if it's not remedied within a certain amount of time! I'd rather deal with burning plastic, honestly--at least it's a temporary thing. Hope your son's appointment today shows only something that can be easily resolved!
Kim - I'm so pleased the doggie daycare thing is helping your heart as well as your pocketbook!
Meg - Sometimes the medications' side effects are much worse than the problem they're supposed to be solving. I cannot take the anti-inflammatories they want me on for Crohn's, as they give me such awful vertigo and dizziness that the risk of falls just skyrockets. Hope the Ozempic reaction is temporary and it wanes soon.
Allie - I'm so pleased that the Trulicity is working so well for you. Sorry about your brother - it's always hard to see family struggling.
I was up far too early, 3 a.m. again. The gyno appointment is raising my stress levels further than is really rational. I have just got to do some work on my twisted little psyche about this near-phobic reaction to people touching me. I know the basis of it, but haven't found a tool for myself that allows me to deal with these appointments with anything resembling composure or calm yet. Believe me, I have an arsenal of them at my disposal, from deep breathing to happy places and so on.
I think this morning, I will try to get through a yoga session and a long, hot shower. Perhaps if I get the muscles all as relaxed as possible, I'll tense up less in the situation. It used to work quite well in college if I worked out hard before a key exam. Might throw a nap in there somewhere too - I don't have to leave the house until 1 p.m.
For now, quilting and listening to podcasts.
Later, my dears,
Love,
Lisa in AR
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Machka - This sounds like an unsettling experience, but it looks like you are figuring out how/why it can happen. I find that understanding the reason why for things really helps me to process and takes out some of the sting. Is there a way you can reduce your stress? Do deep breathing to bring in your parasympathetic nervous system? I had to do that with work and it really helps. Or maybe some reframing?
There's a bit of a story regarding my stress ...
Everything was going along relatively nicely and then ...2018: My husband had a workplace accident which resulted in a severe traumatic brain injury. He was in a coma for 3 weeks, and in hospital for a total of 100 days.
And suddenly I became a carer ... and I am not a natural carer.
He has had a "remarkable" recovery (given that they initially told me I'd need to find him a nursing home) but still has a lot of physical and cognitive issues. Since the accident, he developed epilepsy and has had a mild heart attack. All related, we think. So, he can't work or drive and everything moves slowly and takes a lot of time.
Over the next 5 years, I ...
- worked full time
- took care of my husband by taking him to multiple medical appointments, taking on a lot more around the house, etc. etc.
- finished my Master's degree
- and prepared hundreds of pages of documentation for our 2 lawyers in a worker's compensation battle.
There was almost no downtime, lots of very late nights, and not much sleep. If I wasn't at work, I was with my husband and/or working on something for uni or legals or whatever.
December 2020: I graduated and shortly after that the legal stuff really ramped up.
At last, almost a year ago, our case was settled! WooHoo! A few minutes of relaxation!
Then there was a trip to Canada for the first time in 6 years to see my parents and other family. Travelling with my husband required a lot of careful planning and stress. My parents have deteriorated and they would really like me to move to Canada or at least to spend more time there, but I can't right now. And just to emphasize that, my mother had some sort of episode in early December. From way over here, I wasn't sure what was going on because my father couldn't explain it. I'm still not sure.
This past summer (December/January) my husband and I got COVID and I noticed that my husband has deteriorated a bit. The specialists have all told me that he will begin to deteriorate "soon" (right from the beginning they've said "within 5 years") so I'm not sure if that's what's going on or if the COVID really knocked him around. But the gardening he was doing has nearly stopped and I began doing most of it.
Right around the end of January, suddenly it was time to move into an easier place to live. I knew it was coming, but didn't expect it to be now. We currently rent a 2-level house on quite a steep hill and he's been having more and more difficulty getting around. He's had some falls too.
We started enquiring about places and putting in offers, but it's a competitive market here so we missed out on a few. At the beginning of April, we finally bought a house! First house I've ever owned, which is scary for me. It's all one level on a relatively flat lot. But then began the process of renos and moving. We've had the floors done and plan to paint this weekend.
I did most of the prep work this past weekend which was a whole lot more effort than I anticipated!! I've got just a little bit to finish. And I'll probably do most of the painting, but he wants to help, so we'll see how he goes.
He's struggling with the process of moving house. He's trying very hard to help, but he gets so tired, a bit confused, and his short-term memory isn't very good. I explain a lot of things over and over. And things he could do in a couple days pre-accident take him weeks or months now.
Meanwhile at work, I am in a fixed-term position in an area I like so I have been applying for positions to try to stay in that area (which is quite a lengthy process in Australia) and attending interviews. Feels like a whole series of final exams. I do have a substantive position in another area, but I'd prefer to stay where I am.
Then last Friday I was told there might be an audit of what I do. That's OK. I'm prepared, but still ... just a little bit of extra stress on top of everything else. And the migraine began.
I ran across this today and it made me smile.
Not sure if the attribution is correct or not, but we'll pretend it is.
So, speaking of stress ... what do we all do to relax?
- when I get home from work, I walk our cat on his harness and leash.
- I colour ... and love all my different pens.
- I read, especially at night before a weekend day.
- I sleep in on weekend days.
- I walk at lunch, and sometimes browse in shops.
- and sometimes I take photos.
I'm also one who likes to get the stressful stuff done and out of the way, if possible ... even if it takes months or years. I keep working on whatever it is telling myself I'll relax when I'm done.
Machka in Oz4 -
LisaInArkansas wrote: »I was up far too early, 3 a.m. again. The gyno appointment is raising my stress levels further than is really rational. I have just got to do some work on my twisted little psyche about this near-phobic reaction to people touching me. I know the basis of it, but haven't found a tool for myself that allows me to deal with these appointments with anything resembling composure or calm yet. Believe me, I have an arsenal of them at my disposal, from deep breathing to happy places and so on.
I think this morning, I will try to get through a yoga session and a long, hot shower. Perhaps if I get the muscles all as relaxed as possible, I'll tense up less in the situation. It used to work quite well in college if I worked out hard before a key exam. Might throw a nap in there somewhere too - I don't have to leave the house until 1 p.m.
For now, quilting and listening to podcasts.
Later, my dears,
Love,
Lisa in AR
When I am going through an unpleasant procedure (for me, it's dental work or when they removed the skin cancer off my nose last year), I sang Christmas songs to myself.
All the best!!
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Good morning ladies!
Heather you are going strong!
Kim the dog sitting sounds great!
Margaret I love the peonies. My mother planted some but they aren't blooming yet
Ginny sorry about your cut. Hope it heals quickly!
I went walking with my dad today. My foot hurts. Either it's not getting better or I'm being impatient. Maybe both.
We have nothing on the calendar today which means my dad will bug me all day for something to do. I told him I would take him to Starbucks after lunch. He is like a little kid. We rehashed the argument about why he can't go walking alone.
Add me to the list of those who hate the gynecologist. Actually it would be weird to enjoy the process. And I'm not very good with doctors in general. Bah, humbug.
Have a great day folks! May you be happy, healthy, safe and free!
Annie in Delaware
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Ginny - Totally missed the bit about the cut, had to go back and find out what I skipped. Good grief! Glad your brother and SIL were there to help after.
Jenn - I realized I should have said these folks are burning enormous amounts of all kinds of old garbage. They are trying to clean up piles and piles of trash and nastiness left behind from the past denizens of the property, and in all likelihood haven't got the money to afford something like a dumpster or even trash pickup. While I understand it, it is nonetheless nauseating to wake up to. Corey and I hauled off a dozen 12-foot box-trailer loads of discarded mess from the acres right around the house when we moved in here six years ago, as well. People neglect these places.
Naptime. Yoga. Lunch. Shower. Head to town.
Later,
Love,
Lisa in AR
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LisaWhen the neighbors behind son's house were burning illegally I called the fire department. I thought their garage was on fire. Thick brown smelly smoke. New neighbor now. A very nice single woman.
Exercise for me is mowing two lawns, gardening at two lots, walking DrewB a mile and a half a day, cleaning two homes, balancing , stretching, leg exercises. I used to do Zumba before the pandemic. I would like to try and add that once a week perhaps in the fall after the gardening season. I get plenty of exercise.
I am finding the loss of the twenty pounds helping my few aches and pains and joints. When I think of the foods I used to eat frequently like ice cream what keeps me from buying it is how much better I feel eating the way I do now. It is a process.6 -
Meg- Im sorry the GLPs are giving you a rocky stomach,
I must say I was a junk food junkie..sugar was my friend,fast food etc.. but boy once I started the Trulicity its like a light switch
I don't even bother looking at that stuff anymore
Now the only thing I have to work at is getting more exercise in..if you look at my food diary now its alot better..
And I feel better.3 -
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Annie - you gave me a chuckle this morning re gyn exam - "Actually it would be weird to enjoy the process." Amen sister.
Hope you can come up with something to entertain your dad.
Lisa - hope your gyn appointment is over quickly without too much discomfort. Think of England.
Jenn - that chickpea/feta salad looks delicious, thank you for the recipe. I love bean salads. Think I'll throw it together in the coming week.
Margaret - good job on getting so much exercise and activity, plus better eating habits. I agree, it's not until we change what we eat do we start to realize how bad the sugary and overly processed foods was making us feel. Good idea too on calling the Fire Department on the illegal burners. People have done the same in my area. Big shock when the fire engine pulls into the burner's driveway.
Aeropress: Do any of you use an Aeropress to make coffee? If so, how do you like it? They seem pretty spendy, even at Walmart, but the coffee maker I'm using right now is a $14 drip one I got at Walmart two years ago, it might be on its last legs. I've sure gotten plenty of use out of it.
Waiting for it to warm up so I can start stacking some firewood in the greenhouse to dry. It got down to 39 at 4 am. Now that the sun is up, it's warming quickly.
Make it a fabulous day!
Lanette
SW WA State3 -
Breakfast time for the quads!
New one settling in pretty good. I let her out of the playpen for the first time. Hopefully she won't be too hard to catch. She went straight to the screen door and cried then went under the recliner. Hoping she will come out and play with her sisters and brother.
Up too early- cats woke me up at 4:30. One of the neighborhood cats was in the back yard and a few of the inside cats that were in the catio were all growling and hissing at him. Couldn't get back to sleep so got up. Got a few loads of laundry done, cooked some ground turkey w/ taco seasoning and some ground chicken with Italian seasoning.(got it when I helped at the food program. It needed to be cooked beings I let it defrost)
Had a nice dinner with my old friend/former neighbor from 60yrs ago. Was a quick visit- just one hour exactly. Her friends were nice- nice conversation with all.
Not sure if I am going to MIL's or not- he said something about taking her for a hair cut or going to Costco. I am totally fine staying home. I have a lot to get done around here.
We have a show to do on Saturday and the big dessert auction for the youth group at church on Sunday that I need to make at least two or three desserts for. This fundraiser pays for camp.
For sure doing a lemon blueberry cake w/lemon curd filling.
Thinking about doing a big batch of caramel corn-not sure on that one.
Normally I would bake all Saturday then get up early to put everything together Sunday Morning but we will be in Antioch from 8-6 most likely(show is 10-5)
Going to pack up what I can today- get the rest of the stuff we worked on this past week added to the inventory- Hoping we do close to what we did at the last show. We have quite a few new things this time but I don't think he has near as much of the Godzilla stuff which is higher ticket items. We will make it up in volumn.
May take a nap(will need one but not sure if I will be able to sleep-rarely nap and if I do, 10min and that is it). Class tonight.
Debbie
Napa Valley,Ca
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SophieRosieMom wrote: »Annie - you gave me a chuckle this morning re gyn exam - "Actually it would be weird to enjoy the process." Amen sister. Hope you can come up with something to entertain your dad.
Lisa - hope your gyn appointment is over quickly without too much discomfort. Think of England.
Jenn - that chickpea/feta salad looks delicious, thank you for the recipe. I love bean salads. Think I'll throw it together in the coming week.
Margaret - good job on getting so much exercise and activity, plus better eating habits. I agree, it's not until we change what we eat do we start to realize how bad the sugary and overly processed foods was making us feel. Good idea too on calling the Fire Department on the illegal burners. People have done the same in my area. Big shock when the fire engine pulls into the burner's driveway.
Aeropress: Do any of you use an Aeropress to make coffee? If so, how do you like it? They seem pretty spendy, even at Walmart, but the coffee maker I'm using right now is a $14 drip one I got at Walmart two years ago, it might be on its last legs. I've sure gotten plenty of use out of it.
Waiting for it to warm up so I can start stacking some firewood in the greenhouse to dry. It got down to 39 at 4 am. Now that the sun is up, it's warming quickly.
Make it a fabulous day!
Lanette
SW WA State
I picked up an Aeropress at the Black Friday Store a few months ago. Giving it to former hubby as part of his birthday gift along with some different coffees, commuter mug and things like that. He doesn't need to know I didn't pay $70(that is the price of the one I got-looked it up on Amazon). Shipping will cost more than all the gifts that are in the box.
https://www.amazon.com/Aeropress-Coffee-Press-Espresso-bitterness/dp/B0C6NGDLLP/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=0A7GO&content-id=amzn1.sym.f8fbf489-893c-481c-b7fa-18e0b0ecaa0c:amzn1.symc.a68f4ca3-28dc-4388-a2cf-24672c480d8f&pf_rd_p=f8fbf489-893c-481c-b7fa-18e0b0ecaa0c&pf_rd_r=K6PMA1Q4C3KHYAYAXWCM&pd_rd_wg=3ZX0t&pd_rd_r=92c7defd-b644-411d-ac2f-73054dc935fe&ref_=pd_hp_d_atf_ci_mcx_mr_ca_hp_atf_d
I paid $4
Debbie
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Stat for the day-
Outside bike ride- 2hrs 30min 28sec, 437elev, 59aw, 12.8amph, 126ahr, 151mhr, 32.18mi= 1159c
Strava app= 593c
Explored new territories
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TODAY IS Enjoy a gingerbread cookie with a shot of moonshine! 🤪
RVRita feeling blah today in Roswell
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Lisa--I will think of England next time. I went this morning and she did a biopsies of the open wound. About the size of a quarter. Now my leg is numb, She tested the rest and said she is pretty sure it's the same immune thing I had before. So ordered meds and will let me know results in 5-7 days. Glad I went and it is over.
Meg--Sure glad to see you back. Sorry to hear about your storm damage. We have been lucky and just lots of rain and wind. Now today going to be in the 90's. Seems like we had no spring.
One of the people I interviewed yesterday is interested in my full time night opening. So sent that to HR and hoping they can get her started soon. My person leaving last day is July 6.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE 7 -
Evenings always worse than days, but nothing terrible. I've been doing a bit of organising upstairs to get tidy. Quiets my brain.
To relax when I'm stressed, I either read something safe and comforting on my Kindle, or watch YouTube videos. They have been both distracting and informative. I've been through many different phases and subjects. I also like podcasts to occupy my mind when my body is doing something routine, like exercising, or cooking.
Going to watch French Maigret tonight. We love it. Bruno Cremer is perfect.
I still haven't resumed drinking alcohol since my operation. I'm enjoying the break. It's been about three weeks now. I will wait until I'm off the Codeine.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx5 -
My dad is being a burden today. He got into his emails and proved to me that he no longer has the judgment to handle email. Quite sad, but not surprising. He can't be trusted on the computer anymore. I'm going to have to disable it, then keep him from calling someone else to fix it. I haven't lied to him yet, but this might be the beginning.
Annie in Delaware
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Sooooo much less traumatic than last time, but as Annie pointed out, if I did like gyno appointments, it would be a little weird. He's adding a steroid cream alternating days with the estrogen cream, and we'll see if that will help eliminate the continuing irritation. While better, even after three months, it hasn't gone away.
This time, though, I was able to keep my calm without sending myself into a tizz. Only thought of England once! 😄👀😁 Eight whole days with nothing medical, then my infusion a week from Friday. The following week it's labs and the hematologist and the gastroenterologist. Then, don't want to jinx it, but I have no medical anything right now for July! Fingers crossed it stays that way.
I was able to get my nap and the yoga in before I jumped in the shower, made it in 34 minutes, 205 calories. Pleased that I got myself to do it at all. Usually I struggle with everything when I have an outside appointment or meeting. Still feel like I could lay down and sleep straight through 'til tomorrow. Medical appointments ratchet my fatigue levels into the stratosphere.
Later, babies...
Lisa in AR
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Heather: Glad to hear that the pain is easing.
Lisa: 🥰 Glen Campbell.
🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri
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