WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2015

So Kim and Pip. Is what you call mole a real mole???? You know that rodent we all hate to have in out yard????

Sylvia, you don't know how much I needed to see those pictures. I just want to say Calgon, take me away!!!

OK, I know several of you are concerned. I am just not coping well right now. There is just to much going on with Charlie's health and I'm not taking it very well. For some reason, when he had his colonoscopy and got his diagnosis, I was OK. I just thought they would give him some pills and sometimes would need some cortisone to get him through a flare just like I have to and it would be OK. Apparently it isn't that easy. When this doctor's nurse practitioner talked to us he talked about all the different forms of treatment, there wasn't a simple pill option. First off, is a series of infusions. You take your pick which one. They are given in an infusion center. I have had that done with my IV cortisone and you get charged for everything you even look at! And the cost of the drug itself is awful. Well last year he chose a cheap insurance. Next years will be a more expensive but better plan but January is a long time away. Or there is a clinical trial. You don't pay a thing, they pay everything, including transport and you are even compinsated for the use of your body as a human test tube. But you also have to have a colonoscopy EVERY month!!!! Wowsers. But no charge. So the appointment was Thursday and we still haven't talked about it. That evening I told him that I was writing a joint face book message to our girls and he asked why they needed to know. So his answer today still is, I don't want to talk about it. His diarrhea is better but that's because the cortisone is working. I have tried to help him understand that the cortisone is a medicine that can't be given all the time and it is main job is to treat flare ups. But he still has to have a continous treatment. Last year when the couldn't get his a fib under control was because his magnesium level was real low. So he had daily magnesium infusions. He has been on a daily dose since. But remember the good old treatment for constipation, Milk of Magnesia? Yep, Magnesium makes you poop. So this guy says we need to contact his cardiac doctor to see if he can go off that. Has he done that??? Nope. He says that's something I need to do. He says that since I was the cardiac nurse then I should do that, also take care of his Parkinson's and colitis. H can't seem to understand that I studied Parkinson's and bowel stuff in the late 1960's!!!! Things have changed and my brain sure has changed. I hate to think what kind of score I would make now on even a simple high school exam.

I think I still resent him walking out of the hospital right before my neuro was going to come in and give me my diagnosis of MS. We were given a time she would be there, I told my parents, daughter and future son in law in emergency trip from college and daughter from home. They were all there. Charlie got up and left and came back the next day. He expects me to go with him to all his appointments, because I am the nurse yet he has never even met mine.

Plus I slept wrong on my right shoulder last night so my neck, shoulder, arms and fingers hurt like *&*&^^& today. I am tired, exhausted, emotionally hurt and exhausted. I just want to sleep for a week, go to a spa or something. But yet i know going to church will help me, singing in the choir will help me. I bought a huge bag of M&M's and ate it and hate myself for that.

OK, you guys know why I have been off the grid the last couple of days. I love you all and appreciate your concern. I have read each and every post you have written and have wanted to write back but just don't have the strength to.

Joyce, Indiana

I see Joan in Trussville understands Dr. KatieBug and PeachStateGal. I love the South and appreciate so many things here, especially some of the expressions. I live in metro Atlanta, too, and dread the traffic! I'm grateful for a 10-12 minute commute.

Gail, metro ATL

Fastforlife1 -I love kickboxing! Good for you.

Karla -hope you can celebrate your DH birthday today. I hope you both are feeling better. I am glad that you were able to go on your horseback ride. We used to use a Hackamore too.

Heather-welcome home! I hope you enjoy your new sauce pan. My husband loves his kitchen tools.

Jane - we will pray for you and your family. (((Hugs)))

Drkatiebug - I hope your drive goes smoothly. I'm sorry to hear about your friends DH.

Pip it looks like a beautiful day. Great pics. You look great!

Allison - sorry to hear about how your DH talked to you. It is a good thing for you to be nice.

Vicki - it is good to vent. I tell my DH only 3 more years.

Sylvia amazing picture. With all the walking you are doing you will be fine.

Kim - I've done that for friends before.

Michele - I am ready for it all to be over. I remember those days of trying to get the water just right. I bought it from a service for a few years.

Annr - step away from the tacos! Clean out your cupboards and get back on track. You can do it!

Joyce - I'm sorry to hear about all you and DH are going through! (((Hugs)))

Joan- great goals! You are right about DH...they are abbreviations. You have come to the right spot for support!

We had a great time at DGS baseball games. Came home and set some stuff up for moving sale. Then we relaxed and watched a movie. Exhausted!

Have a great night everyone.

Mary from Minnesota

Joyce: ((((((hugs)))))

Pip: you have gorgeous skin!

Not much to tell here. Have a chest cold. Nice weather. Got my new prescription sunglasses yesterday and love them. The ones I had were about 8 years old and my prescription had changed.

Hope we all have a good day.

Cynthia :flowerforyou:

Good afternoon ladies!

So sorry for those of you who have big troubles and stuff on your mind. Joan is so right about the serenity prayer. Letting go of the things we cannot change is the key. Easier said than done, but worth working on.
Big hugs for Jane, Joyce, Beth, Sharon and those others who have temporarily slipped my mind. In fact, let's have a group hug! ! ! ! ! ((((((((((HUG))))))))))

DH has gone off to cricket. He's still annoyed at the hospital, but in a better mood. At least all our treatment is free, even if we sometimes have to wait a bit longer than we'd like. It will get done and he's not in pain, only occasional discomfort. If he could swallow his political objections he could pay to have it done privately, but I know he won't do that.

I dropped him off and went to my superstore to buy trainers and food. I bought the first pair I saw, from the men's department. My old ones had been hurting my toes and are worn out. These are just cheapish ones, but look nice and are big enough to fit my orthotics in. They seem to suit the over the counter orthotics better than my custom ones, so I might use them. I am wearing them around the house as I want them for the trip to York soon. Lots of walking there!
So I counted 45 mins slow walking for my shopping trip as I also bought some hold up stockings for a coming party and lots of delicious food, mainly fish and veg. My lunch I bought there was chilli squid, garlic prawns and grilled artichokes. A huge plate full for 400 cals. Dinner tonight is breaded chunky cod fillet, with British asparagus and tzatziki (greek yoghourt dip) 400 cals again. Added to my 600 exercise this morning makes 717. Actually I still have to do 10 minutes weight training this pm, but I will do it.
I did myself a favour in fact as we have DS#2 and family coming next weekend, when I will present him with the saucepan. The dessert is already in the freezer. It is thst orange cake I made with buckwheat flour I posted a photo of a while ago. I kept back some syrup as well. DH is going to make his glorious fish pie. All I had to do was a starter. I decided that as they would have just arrived and would be trying to settle the grandchildren to bed, it would be better if they could just grab a nibble as and when. Normally I make canapés, but the store had deli bites on offer so I bought three different sorts. I csn freeze them and heat them up on the day. With a dipping sauce or two they will be perfect and I am refusing to feel guilty for not making them from scratch. :drinker:
We are babysitting the DGC that weekend for a night as DS#2 and DDIL are going away for a night on their own for DS' s birthday treat. They are going to a nice hotel in the New Forest. (Joyce? Google! ) which is only 40 mins from here. DS doesn't know about it as it is a surprise, so we've got to remember not to let anything slip on the Friday night. :ohwell: Don't know how well we're going to manage that! ! ! ! ! ! Funny, DS gave DDIL a night in Paris for her birthday (we are babysitting again!!) and she is giving him this night away. Neither of them knew about the other. :laugh: It was quite difficult remembering who knew what about which! ! !,, :laugh:

Right must get on and lift those pesky weights. I want to put pen to paper for a few minutes as well. :ohwell:

Love Heather in flowery Hampshire UK

Joan from Alabama ~ I too am a retired 5th grade teacher. Mostly taught science but loved teaching reading and English as well as social studies. Love grits.

Joyce and Vicky and other going through tough times ~ hugs for all of you.

My niece's wedding was a lot of fun and she was a beautiful bride. Some unusual parts: the groom and his groomsmen wore shorts; the couple's little dog participated in the ceremony; and the music was not traditional but lovely anyhow. The only downer was on the way home I started coughing so badly I wet my pants. How embarrassing.

Carol/Peach

Thank you Mary – yes down 2 pounds already… and after chasing little granddaughter around yesterday maybe down more.

The rain did come – but only sprinkles. ½ the roof finished at DS#2 the other today.

Katla – the Heart & Stroke Big Bike is a 30 passenger bike (3 rows wide), a person signs up to ride and gets sponsors to raise funds for the heart & Stroke Foundation. You can google it – I think there is a picture on the website.

Sylvia – nice pictures

Vickie – rant away…. It always feels better to talk about it.

Pip – nice of your mom to do that for you… Looking good and relaxed!!

Joan – I have had bone spurs. Physio helped that and an understanding of the muscle structure down the side of my calf and under the foot. I have used some pain cream and it seems to be helping.

Sharon – (((( hugs )))) I sure hope things get better for you and DH. I heard to learn a new language you should play the program in your headphones in your sleep. What is that called – subliminal messages…. Maybe try that on your DH too!! AND I hope you get rain too. I think we should all do a rain dance…the weeds aren’t even growing in my garden..

Best go and get dressed before my little DGD gets up. She is coughing again. She is way out of sync - 5 days in New York is just too much for a little 20 month baby!!! She had a bad night - coughed lots and missed her mom and dad. Cried for half an hour about 1 a.m..... Her daddy will be here sometime this morning to pick her up - he was at a stag party and her mom was at a "zombie run" (similar to a "mud run" I think) ... So busy these kids are.

Take care everyone .. ((((((((((((( GROUP HUG )))))))))))))))))))

Lillian in West Central Saskatchewan
Doing a rain dance.... and please make that wind go away!!!

May goals:
Walk 100 miles, 20 days over 10000 steps update – 79 miles /12 days over
Strength training 3x’s per week update – walking with weights
Finish company taxes and purge office filing cabinet – procrastinating really well on this one.

Heather: I’m glad you’re safely home, and sorry about the missed phone call regarding DH’s needed surgery. I hope that is easily straightened out. I’m glad your son’s gift wasn’t damaged in the mail. I googled New Forest. What a charming place!

Jane: I am sorry you were unable to see your mom in the hospital. Stress is a negative factor in life and I wonder if there are small things that would help ease yours, just a bit. It is good to hear that your mom is home from the hospital.

Dr. Katie: You are an angel to give your DD and her hubby a night out together. I’m sure it was appreciated. You have racked up big points in the Grandma Hall of Fame with all the bonus points for enduring the horrible traffic maze to get there and back.

Pip: Where is that particular stretch of road? It looks like it could use a bit of care and maintenance. It also looks like it is nowhere near Seattle & Tacoma. I love the photos. Your mom is lovely and you look happy and relaxed.

Vicki: I don’t know how to cure the lifestyle issues that go along with a stressful job. I just kept on gaining weight until I retired, but I really didn’t realize what I was doing to my own health. I hope you are able to find ways to get rid of your stress that don’t involve excess eating and drinking.

Sylvia: The church is amazing. Enjoy every moment of your trip! I love the jokes. :bigsmile:

Joyce: I am sorry that your DH has been behaving so selfishly. The man seems to lack understanding. If you need to lurk for a while, lurk. If you need to vent, we’re here to listen.

JoanMIchelle: Welcome to a great group.

Sharon: Hugs.



DH is awake and begging for coffee. I have no plans for the day at this point, beyond taking coffee upstairs and finishing a cleanup project aboard the fishing boat. I’d left granola bars aboard and something found them, tore apart the box and left a chocolatey mess on the seat. Thank goodness it didn’t stick around to tear up upholstery or poop in the boat.

Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison

May Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on flexibility and back
strength.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
5. Eliminate alcohol. Accomplished but here as a reminder.
6. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.

fanncy0626 wrote: »

Thanks Barbie! My April goals were,
April goals :
Make healthier food choices
Stronglift 5x5, 3 times / week
Move more sit less
Drink 8 glasses of water
Decrease cardio to 0 - 45 minutes on stronglift days
Decrease cardio to 0 - 60 minutes on non-stronglift days
Coconut oil pulling 4-7 days /week
Word - prioritize
Quote - I - Know - I - Can

I accomplished all of my goals except decreasing cardio to only 60 minutes on non-stronglift days. If I go swimming I don't feel it is hard enough to count, so I do another exercise. I'm afraid I will gain weight!

I'm going to keep these goals for May. I think I will have success if I am consistent.

Have a great night everyone!

Mary from Minnesota

Mary: What do you mean by Coconut oil pulling 4-7 days /week? Curious.