WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2015

I'm finally feeling like I won't die ... day before yesterday a 'migraine' hit me and nothing I took would make it let up. Was worked in to see MD (thankfully somebody cancelled) yesterday after a totally sleepless night. I would NOT have been able to make it to today without something much, much stronger to take. Every muscle in my body was tensed up, so bad that my bones hurt deep down. Have not felt THAT bad in several years when I had a bad case of the flu. DOGD taxied me around. Had to convince her that it was a 'migraine' and not something contagious. Told her that I would wear a mask if that made her feel better about driving me as I knew I could not drive there feeling the way I did and I knew whatever the MD gave me would probably make me sleepy. Maybe I 'shamed' her into taking me. LOL! But, we had a good time; stopped and got Starbucks; but, even that did not taste good to me. Rx did not get sent in until this AM when I called the MD's office to say that Kmart had not received it. Seems like when they 'try' to electronically send it (especially if I really need it) doesn't go through. Just thankful that the shots, yes 2 of them, started to work. Stopped at Olive Garden to pick up a salad to go. Got home, too nauseated to eat it, so that is something I will look forward to today. Climbed into a tub of 'as hot as I could stand it' water and laid there until husband called. They are having a good time although the weather hasn't been the best. Rainy and windy (wind being the worst culprit). Here has been too hot until last night after it rained, starting to get cold. DOS asked DOGD if she had been hunting - 'maybe this weekend' ... no felt like being out there in the heat. DH & DOS have seen some 'good' deer just not close enough for a shot.

Need to get my butt in gear to straighten up the house.

Mollywhippet - with a doggie dog in your door; what prevents someone crawling through it? That would be my concern with a big dog. LOL! Cracker will not go out in the rain to poop; and, since I don't catch her in the act, don't feel like I can spank her about it. She will come to me until I start fussing at her; then she 'cowers' away from me. I don't want her to cower because sometimes she pees. She is let outside about every 2 hours during the day; can hold it overnight. Goes in her crate about 10 -10:30pm after going out for a final time. Stays out until she comes and scratches at the door. Loves the outside especially when my DOS's dogs are out. Right now sleeping in her bed, seems to like the heat from the light; dreaming of running - her little feet move when she does this.

Reading James Patterson's new book "Cross Justice". Think I have read all of his novels that are adult books. Have not read any of his 'mid-teens' books. Saw where one is being made into a movie. I have meant to get some of his books for our soon-to-be 15-year-old DMGD. She has just started to read some for pleasure. Her grades are much improved. Honors Society starting last year; turned around from almost failing (did not care; and part of that was becoming a teenager - difficult time). All those 'hormones'!

Cracker is asleep 'on her back'. Sure wish I had my cell phone camera 'on' and beside me. She'll wake up as soon as I move in the chair. Light sleeper.

Janetr - how are you doing? Were you able to get into the doctor? I am concerned about you and the possibility of you having shingles. Will keep you in my prayers.



Mary from Minnesota

pipcd34 wrote: »

Hey peeps-
A coworker made this Christmas gift for me so I can give to Kirby! I created the design, It came out beautiful ! Can't wait for him to see it!

Absolutely beautiful designs.

Just want to say Hi. Think I am getting a migraine. Have a dull headache and a zig zag brightly coloured lights around my right eye. Can't see my mobile very well. Speak soon. Best wishes everyone.

Pip, beautifull. I know he will love it.

Janetr

This is the tattoo on his calf

Pip - gorgeous design! What a really thoughtful and personal present. :flowerforyou:

Sorry for the migraine sufferers.

I went to mop the floor after the painter had gone and found all the floor wipes had gone. We have an oak floor so I use special wipes. Oh well. I thought it would be good to do it while the room was empty of chairs etc, but it can wait.

Just posting my grandson as a Christmas Angel.



Love Heather

Heather ~ What a lovely angel.

What a great group! I just joined -- another Barbara! -- and I'll definitely be with you in 2016. I am so psyched!

PIP - love the present for Kirby; neat idea!

Elaine - praying it is not a full-blown migraine. I went to the MD yesterday because starting day-before-yesterday having a migraine and none of the meds I was taking (Max-Alt & Skelaxin, Advil Migraine, and starting over) was working. I have 'light sensitivity' and 'nausea' with my migraines and they feel like someone is trying to chop my head off at the base of my skull. When I wake up with one or it wakes me up during the night - I always have to have a shot of Tordol and sometimes a Prednisone shot. Got a week of Prednisone to take -ugh; but, that bad taste will go away if I drink a LOT of water. Thankfully, they had a cancellation yesterday and I could see my regular MD; I would have been chewing up nails if I had to have waited until today to see anybody. I was 'in tears' when I called his office. Told him I felt like someone had grabbed me by the neck, thrown me up against a brick wall, then hit me all over with a brick, and used me as a 'dammit doll'. He'd never heard of a 'dammit doll'; but, he doesn't ever look like he'd need one. Has the best bedside manner of any MD I go to. My back and shoulders were also so tight that he said there was little wonder that I hurt all over. I could not even 'cry myself to sleep' night before last. Last night I ran a tub of 'hot as I can stand it' water and laid down in it as long as I could ... until it started turning lukewarm. OMGoodness, how wonderful was that!?! Heating pad on back and shoulders; then turned the temperature down in house, and covered up in bed and peacefully (w/C-pap) slept all night long until "Cracker" woke me up wanting to go outside. It'd been a long time since I had had a migraine that bad and I don't look forward to any one in the future. IF I have a headache (of any kind) that starts early in the AM; or if it wakes me up during the night) I always have to get this shot (Tordol) to knock it out. Generally, I go to sleep when I get home and sleep several hours. Wake up feeling very drained but a lot better. I have a lot of sympathy for those who suffer from migraines.

stats for the day:
other- 7 different stretch exercises - 3 sets of 10 each, mhr90 = 42c
jog- inside track, 10.40min, 1mi = 120c
other- inside track, 2 laps each, skip, scissors, fast walk, jog, side skip, other, 1.75mi = 111c
273 total cal

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GRITSandSLUTS wrote: »

PIP - love the present for Kirby; neat idea!

Elaine - praying it is not a full-blown migraine. I went to the MD yesterday because starting day-before-yesterday having a migraine and none of the meds I was taking (Max-Alt & Skelaxin, Advil Migraine, and starting over) was working. I have 'light sensitivity' and 'nausea' with my migraines and they feel like someone is trying to chop my head off at the base of my skull. When I wake up with one or it wakes me up during the night - I always have to have a shot of Tordol and sometimes a Prednisone shot. Got a week of Prednisone to take -ugh; but, that bad taste will go away if I drink a LOT of water. Thankfully, they had a cancellation yesterday and I could see my regular MD; I would have been chewing up nails if I had to have waited until today to see anybody. I was 'in tears' when I called his office. Told him I felt like someone had grabbed me by the neck, thrown me up against a brick wall, then hit me all over with a brick, and used me as a 'dammit doll'. He'd never heard of a 'dammit doll'; but, he doesn't ever look like he'd need one. Has the best bedside manner of any MD I go to. My back and shoulders were also so tight that he said there was little wonder that I hurt all over. I could not even 'cry myself to sleep' night before last. Last night I ran a tub of 'hot as I can stand it' water and laid down in it as long as I could ... until it started turning lukewarm. OMGoodness, how wonderful was that!?! Heating pad on back and shoulders; then turned the temperature down in house, and covered up in bed and peacefully (w/C-pap) slept all night long until "Cracker" woke me up wanting to go outside. It'd been a long time since I had had a migraine that bad and I don't look forward to any one in the future. IF I have a headache (of any kind) that starts early in the AM; or if it wakes me up during the night) I always have to get this shot (Tordol) to knock it out. Generally, I go to sleep when I get home and sleep several hours. Wake up feeling very drained but a lot better. I have a lot of sympathy for those who suffer from migraines.

I thankfully didn't have a full migraine. My vision was mostly affected. It was a dull headache and nausia. It seems to start just around the eye and the zig zag colours and gets larger, I feel that my eye is one my cheek. I know It sounds strange, it is a rerrible feeling. I was at my mums so couldn't go to bed like I would have done at home for a short while. It lasted about 30mins before I could see properly.

The very first time I had a migraine was after I gave birth to my eldest son who is now 41. I had high blood pressure and the doctor told me just to rest and try to sleep, they kept checking my blood pressure every 15 mins. It was really scary because I couldn't see properly in both eyes.

Hope you are feeling a lot better, it sounds like you really suffer badly. Did the doctor ever tell you what the cause is? I have no idea what causes mine, I can have a really good day out and then it suddenly hits me and I just want to curl up.

Wishing you well.

Elaine.

Pip That's one beautiful design you have had done for Kirby. I'm sure he will love it. Oooo...Hairy legs! Nice tat! Keeping my fingers crossed for Winkle and surgery.

Janet I took shingles in my left armpit in 2002. The doctor saw me immediately, and had my bloods done. He gave me some medication to zap the infection, but I treated the blisters with lavender and geranium oil, and they cleared up fairly quickly. Both oils can be applied directly to the skin, but you can also make up a dilute mix in a light carrier oil. I use a lot of aromatherapy oils.

Elaine i hope the migraine eases soon. I've never suffered myself, but believe they can be very debilitating.

Heather So sorry that you came home to some problems, but pleased that you are on the mend. You will soon get the kitchen shipshape again. What a cutie pie DGS is with his host of angels.

Katla So sorry that you are both under the weather. Take care of yourself and DH and get well soon! I am rereading some old books before donating them to charity. It's been so long since I first read them it was like finding a whole new library of books.

Vicki Prayers for your family at this sad time. My DFiL died 13 December 1993, and I still miss him. He was a wonderful husband, dad and granddad. We have been to 4 funerals this month and DFIL is very much in my mind. Take strength from each other over the coming weeks. I'm guessing he was your mum's brother.

Allison Is't it just Sod's law that you are too ill to enjoy it, when you have a few days man free. Hope you recover quickly.

Sylvia You are such a godsend to those children. I say, well done for letting them chose. It's difficult enough for them without having to wear some dreadful utility frames, like the onesI had when I was a child. I hope all goes well tomorrow, or is it today, already?

Barbie Neat Lynas cartoon.

Mindy Did you knit the dog coat? I love your flowers in the background.

Joyce My DYD bought a dozen bracelets for her Fitbit from Amazon, and gave me three of them. I blinged them up with stick on diamanté that I use on cards and they look class. I couldn't access the photos on Facebook.

Miriam What a wonderful picture to celebrate the settling of your adoption process. It's clear that those girls are now in the bosom of a loving community.

I have written and posted cards, and have a few left to hand-deliver. I am working on framed hand-drawn zentangled names for my family along with gift tokens and other gifts that need to be wrapped. All my activities are in abeyance until January, so I can concentrate on getting things done. (Zentangle - Google or do search on Pinterest)

I attended another funeral yesterday morning.

The reaper makes the cut.
The sands of time run swift.
We have no way of knowing.
Those whom death will lift.

Another friend gone home.
Another shadow passing.
A kind and goodly man.
Treasure in heaven amassing.

I have lost 4 friends this month, two of them very unexpected. At my age, I have bitter-sweet feelings about this. Sorrow for their passing, relief that I am still here. So many good memories to keep them alive in my heart.

Still sitting on 163. I'm happy with that. Although I don't see myself reaching my 156 goal by the 31st Dec, 57lbs in total lost is quite a good result.

I'm up to date for the moment. Apologies if I have left you out.

Healing thoughts and prayers to those who need them!

Welcome to our Newbies. Sit a spell!

Let your light shine out in the darkness

Each one of us is a vital cog in an infinite universe.
We may not know our purpose, but each cog needs to be oiled and tended.




Irish Terri

4 hours on my feet and running around for the 60+ seniors at the Senior Luncheon is so tiring. Great bunch of people though. It's good for my heart mentally and physically.

Becca

- Lenora - migraine gone. Think they started when I had a head-on collision nearly 20 years ago. Got worse when I became "Lithium Toxic" although I was taking it as Rx'd. Now off it; have seizures; but, I don't think they are connected.