OMG ~ Discussions Starting 1-11-16 and Beyond
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Bert, hope you enjoyed your day at home. As for breakfast, I developed an egg sensitivity/allergy so my go to is oatmeal or blt without mayo. I'm good without it.
Janet, Asian chicken salad sounds delicious. Did you get your errands done?
Patti, I do have fb but tend not to post much anymore. Maybe an OMG private FB page is in order 😉😃 Hope your friend is doing well. So sorry about your sister. That would totally be my sister so I understand. I'll send it to you in Messenger.
Well tomorrow is mom's 75th birthday so me, Adi and baby Luis will be going to visit her after noon when Adi gets out of pre-K. I need to run out to get her a little something to celebrate. Maybe a balloon and flowers. She doesn't do anything so she's hard to shop for. It will be luis' nap time so he may end up staying here sleeping with Kati while we go but we'll see. Either way I'm going to see Mom.
No working on the house till Saturday when it cools down. Just too darn hot this week for me to be in the house. We have a window unit in the kitchen but we're pretty much finished in there aside from flooring and trim. We did buy a couple windows today and an exterior door.
Have a great night!!!
Paula0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. I definitely enjoyed my day at home; however, I forgot my PT session! We rescheduled for next week. I'm so glad she's understanding. Today, I'm cleaning the house. I need to straighten things up and then go through closets, cabinets, etc. to get items ready to donate for our church rummage sale in a few weeks.
I'm not working outside today as it's already hot and humid, so it's an inside work day for me. I've been reflecting on September 11 and how our country came together during this horrible time. I feel so sorry for the lives that were lost that day.
Paula: Hope you had a great celebration with your mom. For me, a great birthday gift would be for the kids just to come visit and perhaps do some things for me that is getting more difficult for me to do. That would be the perfect gift. I was so happy when Greg and Carrie helped get the fire pit ready.
Have a great day, everyone!
Bert0 -
Just got back from the hospital. My GFs husband is deteriorating rapidly. They found cancer in his spinal fluid and treatment is not on the table as he would not gain anything from it. They are working on getting him to the inpatient hospice here in town. I was in the room when the palliative care Dr came to talk to her and so glad I got to hear what he had to say. She has all her family surrounding her and for that I am so very grateful. Prayers for his peaceful passing to a place without this horrid disease.0
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They are putting Kerry on hospice to get him more comfortable. His pulmonary doctor said Monday his disease was progressing. I am alone with this news as Glenn left today with his cousin for an overnight trip to New Orleans. I’m okay with it as he will get the oxygen tank he’s been wanting for when he’s struggling and any other equipment. I interviewed the sitters and the First Ladies were super. I’m having chest pains this has upset me so, but no one said life was easy.
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Karla and Patti: so sorry to hear the news about Kerry and Patti ‘s girlfriend’s husband. It’s so sad.0
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Thanks Bert- any news on your Fridge? I love my LG fridge. It’s the knock-knock one with the glass door. It is cafeteria style with the double doors up top and freezer below.
Hanging in there.
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Patti, I'm so sorry about your gf husband's situation. Hospice is wonderful at keeping them comfortable till the end. Many prayers!
Karla, so sorry to hear about Kerry. My thoughts and prayers are with you. How is he doing with the news? Has your dad returned? Does he or your brother know as of yet? So sorry you are going through this alone at the moment. I'm sure Glenn wishes he were with you during this time. (((Hugs)))
Mom was in good spirits, she got to see baby Luis and Adi, I took some mini candy bars, a puppy in a dog carrier that barks when you squeeze it's paw and a birthday balloon. She didn't even know it was her birthday.
Came home put baby Luis down for nap and he woke up with a 102.2 fever poor thing. Hopefully it doesn't come back. Adi was playing on the hoverboard and hurt her knee. Thank goodness her mom was here to care for it, not that I wouldn't have but I'm glad she was here as I have the kids all the time it seems like so nice when their moms are here lol. Kati won't be working as many hours starting next week so she'll be around more and I'll have more time to myself.
Have a good night!
Paula0 -
I haven’t told Kerry and he wouldn’t understand anyway. He will be ecstatic about the oxygen tank and I hope he is safe with it.
Patti- I am sure this is the best for your friend’s husband too and her. I know how she feels about not wanting to let go. I feel guilty about hiring sitters. It’s all so stressful. I remember when you went to Birmingham to care for your nephew, they wanted you, not some agency, I understand.
Paula- You are a treasure to your family.
Today is grandparents day and Monica is sitting with Kerry so I can go be with Izzy. Friends for 32 years.
Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.
Karla0 -
Good afternoon,
Started my day with a clingy baby cause he's sick. Him and Kati went to lay down I went to Kroger got prescriptions, something for dinner and a few other things. Got home and baby Luis was awake but not himself so he sat on my lap and I rocked him back to sleep. Poor baby woke up with fever so I gave him some ibuprofen then a bit later he started vomiting, projectile vomited. I thought he was finished so I lay him down to clean him up and he started again so I rolled him over he filled a towel, gross I know, sorry. I went to wake Kati cause he wouldn't stop and there is no way he had all that in his little tummy. He finally stopped, Kati picked him up while I cleaned floor and got things put in laundry. He went back to sleep about 3 and is still sleeping.
Got some housework done while he's been sleeping. Poor Kati works tonight and hasn't gotten much sleep but it's a mother's life.
Karla, so glad Monica is sitting with Kerry so you can enjoy time with Izzy.
Waving hi to all 👋👋👋
Paula0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. It's going to be another hot one today. I have a couple of things to do outside this morning, but will probably stay inside most of the day. I'm planning to go to the gym and then the grocery store for a few items today as well.
Hope all is well with everyone. Have a great day!
Bert0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. Today I'm traveling with Greg and Carrie to watch Jillian play in a soccer tournament. It should be a beautiful day; however, I'm taking a lot of sunscreen and bug spray. I was outside yesterday while grilling steaks and got several bites. They have been bad this year, especially in August.
Have a great day everyone!
Bert0 -
Hello all, my dear friend's husband passed away yesterday right after his son arrived from NC. I believe he was waiting for him. His decline was mercifully quick and painless, for him. He was well loved and we will be planning a celebration of life for him in the near future. Thank you all for your prayers.
I am going to a lunch with a group of my old UHC cronies today followed by a Mexican dinner at the Eagles tonight and then tomorrow will be going to Columbus to have dinner with my dear friend and ex roommate from my years in Denver. I will be taking a crockpot of chicken and noodles and some crusty bread plus some fruit for dessert. They are staying at a Comfort Suites near the airport and there really wasn't any good restaurants to order from. We thought it would be nicer to just eat in the room where we could just hang out and not have to mess with a restaurant. Haven't seen her and her husband in several years, they live in Arizona and don't come east very often. She is in town for her 50th high school reunion. So glad I stayed home from the river.
Have a blessed weekend, hug the ones you love an extra time.
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Paula, hope tiny Luis is better and hasn't passed anything along to you, Adi, Kati, Luis, Alex, or Diego. I trust everyone is staying hydrated.
Karla, we know you are doing everything in your power to ensure that Kerry is comfortable and loved every moment; it's sacred time and that's what counts.
Patti, condolences on your friend's passing. Regardless of circumstances, a huge void in her life. You and your other friends will be there for her, and that will make all the difference.
Bert, hope you can stay somewhat cool when possible today. This summer is endless and has been extremely buggy here too - I usually don't have a major problem at home but have had many more bites than usual - skeeters love me.
Diane and Cindy, thinking of you every day.
It's James's birthday so I'm taking him to Bonefish Grill for dinner (his choice). He's insisting that we use a freebie coupon he got after he called then about the terrible service we had during my birthday dinner. I have some small gifts for him, which I need to wrap while he's on a golf course.
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Bert, agree with bugs this year. They are crazy here too. Good idea taking bug spray. Have fun at soccer tournament.
Patti, sorry about your friends husband. Glad he didn't suffer. Have fun visiting your friends!
Janet, Happy birthday to James! Hope you two have a great time!
Kati finally took Luis to the doctor this morning. His fever just won't stay away. He has an ear infection which is causing the fever. Poor baby has been so miserable, we thought it was viral but it's not so it is not contagious which is awesome!
Had a very long night of pain. My leg and hip was so bad I couldn't lay still. Still hurting today but not quite as bad. Need to stay on top of my meds today.
Have a great weekend. I'm just laying in bed because of my lack of sleep and pain.
Paula0 -
Hello all. Well looks like Glenn and I will be able to steal away tonight. Kerry seems stable this morning although I had my doubts as he slept so late this morning, which is the first time ever.
Patti- So sorry for your friend’s loss, I know she was struggling with the realization of it all. Have a great visit with your Denver roommate, is this the Carla from the story you told? lol.
Paula- Good thing he was taken to the doctor and not contagious!
Janet- Hapoy Birthday to James! I love the raspberry cream brûlée at Bonefish and the Bang Bang Shrimp of course.
Beet- Have a good trip and family time.
I’m so looking forward to time alone with my sweet Glenn. He always supports me as I take in family members that need help. God love him. His Nebraska family just left this morning and raved over my cooking and baking. I even impressed myself on a white cake with butter dream icing all made from scratch.
Hi to Diane and Cindy.
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Karla, enjoy your evening alone with Glenn. Hope you have a great time. Glad Kerry is stable. Did Kerry get his new oxygen tank? If so that could be why he slept so late today, maybe he finally got a good sleep.
Making ww Tex Mex meatloaf for dinner. Using a few weeklies today as I enjoyed a kit Kat lol. I slept most of the day away. I did manage to go to the blue house cleared out and painted part of the laundry room, took doors off the cabinets in there and cleared out things that were left in cabinets. My right leg is giving me fits so I came home took muscle relaxer and slept lol. Just now making dinner at 7pm 🤣0 -
Hello friends. It is hot and disgustingly humid here! I went for a walk and ended up all sweaty. John is working on the land this morning - he took 5 liters of water with him! After church this morning, I went through the book shelves weeding out so I would have room to unload all the travel books from Charly. Shortly I am headed to a baby shower for one of Brad and Rossanne's friends, that I have also become friends with. I made her a pair of the car seat blankets.
I will be rejoining WW this week. I am totally out of control on my eating and need some inspiration to get under control again. Is anyone here interested in talking more about our weight loss journeys, or are you all sort of in a limbo stage for a while?
Karla, glad you were able to get away for a while. I know you both needed a respite.
Paula, how many houses do you have/are you renovating at once? Seems like you are always doing something.
Patti, I am so sorry to hear about your friend's husband. Seems like he went downhill so quickly that I'm sure it was a shock.
Janet, how was Bonefish this time around? I seem to recall you had issues there the last time you went.
Bert, everywhere we went this summer people said this was the worst year for bugs in many years. I tried a new repellent that really worked well this summer - Repel lemon eucalyptus. I was skeptical when I bought it, but it worked well! And is DEET free.
Waving to Cindy.0 -
Hi all, we are back and it was very nice, just not long enough. Lol.
Kerry ended up not being put on Hospice as he doesn’t have Part A Medicare benefits as his Hospital benefits are covered under his SSI disability coverage. They do have hospice but much more stringent guidelines. He is seeing two specialists this this week, plus his PCP, so maybe with all these new diagnosis’s it may help. He is stable at the moment and the agency said they will keep him on Home Health and keep getting records until he qualifies. They have ordered his records from his doctors and hospital in Panama City too.
Diane- I am in on talking about weight loss. I have gained going through this thyroid surgery, which is typical the doctor said.
Paula- Will you rent or sell your other house, or did you own it?
I better go check on Kerry.
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Hello Everyone,
Sorry I've been absent since before vacation- it was nice but def different. We've had the MRI which showed nothing, but since then I've learned with FTD the changes to the brain are pin pricks and don't present the change like Alzheimer's. I've read the dr notes from the memory clinic from last year and most recent and on Friday I read the neurology notes. They are leaning toward Fronto Temporal Dementia- which is rare and really bad.
I'm struggling to gain a foothold in my emotions.
Much to plan either way as there is something terribly wrong- the only good point it explains all of his horrid behaviors to me over the last few years. It is classic FTD.
I met a physiologist on Saturday at a book event in the Albany NY area- she was sitting back to back to me and I had the opportunity to talk with her. It just so happens the clinic she works at specializes in this - so I learned much in a short bit of time.
Bottom line- things are going to get very bad. Not sure who might have seen 60 Minutes last night but they had a story on this disease. I didn't get to watch it all as Rick still doesn't know.
I hope we have confirmation today. It is terminal and a short time frame - anywhere from 2-13 years and I have no idea where we are in progression as there are generic stages, Mild, Moderate and Severe and it follows its own pace in each person. Talk about flying blind.
Sorry to be such a downer but you have all been here for me I wanted to bring you up to date.
Diane- in answer to your question I logged for the first time today in WW- so I'm up for discussing the plan- and actually it may help me stay more focused. I'm going to try and check in each morning.
I'll accept all prayers possible for strength and patience.
Hugs to all
Cindy
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Good Morning, Ladies. I'm happy to report a loss, finally! I've been focused on changing up my breakfast. Plus I've eaten fruit and salads more regularly.
Fridgegate is almost to an end. We are to receive the new fridge next Monday!
I went to Jillian's and Cole's soccer games this weekend. Jillian played better the second match. Cole did a great job yesterday and scored most of the goals for their team. I head to Chicago on Wednesday to visit two students in the area. Dylan has a game Thursday night, so I'll be able to go to that.
Cindy: Carrie's mother has Frontal Lobe Dementia for several years. It's sad.
Diane: I'm definetly in for discussing our weight loss journeys.
Waving hi to Karla, Patti, and Janet. Have a great day, everyone!
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Good morning ladies,
Quick in and out. Adi stayed home from Pre-K today with a fever, it's gone now with medicine and she's having a good ole time. Need to run to the bank.
Diane, we are only renovating one house, got use to calling it The blue house lol
Karla, we are not keeping the house we are in now, not up for being a landlord. Lol
Cindy, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I can't imagine what you are going through with this.
Bert, so glad your fridge saga is almost over. I'm sure you'll be relieved once it's done.
Hi to all!
Paula0 -
Good morning ladies, it has been quite a weekend here. UHC lunch was the biggest so far with about 16 of us attending, some for the first time. My GF who lost her husband went with us as did my gf from the river. Another of the ladies lost her husband to lymphoma a month ago, same disease that took my GFs husband Friday. It was a lunch filled with such love and support. I was so glad we took dinner to Columbus to visit my Denver gf and her husband. The only restaurants around the hotel were fast food. Also her husband who had severe chrons disease as a child and has an ileostomy was having problems with his appliance and spent a lot of time in the bathroom trying to get his bag to stay on. So dining in was appreciated by all and we all relaxed and caught up on our lives. It has been 7 years since we last saw each other and yet it felt like last week. My take away from this weekend is that I am incredibly blessed with the most wonderful people in my life. From my newest Eagle friends to my dear Denver friends of 36 years.
Cindy, I have done some reading on FTD after you told me about it. I wish I had a magic wand to make it not so. I hope you find a support group in your area but please know we are here for online support any time. I think you getting your focus back on better eating is an important step. The old saying "if hunger isn't the problem, food isn't the answer" is apropos. Are you still seeing your therapist?
Paula, poor baby Luis, hope he is on a quick road to recovery. Hate that you are having so much pain but hope you are taking care of yourself.
Karla, glad you and Glenn were able to steal away, however briefly. He really is a gem.
Janet, how did the birthday dinner go. I have never been to Bonefish but have heard great things.
Diane, so glad to have you back in the group and I am ready to talk weight loss. I cancelled my WW membership because I just felt uninspired by the leader and she is the leader for all classes in my area that I can attend. She is at least 50 pounds over goal but most likely it is closer to 80. Same as when I attended her classes 6 years ago. I am going to look into online only because I do like the program and the online tools for tracking.
Did I share the recipe for homemade "Cream of Soup" ? It is delicious, creamy and very low in points. If anyone wants it I will post it. Those still with WW can figure out the pints and share.
Patti0 -
Hello all. I'm going to try to check in more regularly to help with my mindset.
Today I'm trying for mindful eating. I was about to have a cheese stick for a mid-morning snack, and instead I had a hard boiled egg. Zero points on WW (though I haven't rejoined yet) vs. 3 points. Lunch will be leftover enchilada, which is probably about 4 pts, and dinner is planned to be pretty good as well. Always, my downfall is late afternoon snacking. I bought a watermelon, and I think I'll cut that for this afternoon. I need to do some shopping for specific products like the tumaros wraps.
John is having knee replacement surgery in November, and wants to drop ten pounds before that. So at least he will be on board with keeping some snack foods out of the house!
Is anyone still doing WW meetings who wants to sign me up as a friend? Are they still offering the free month for each if you do that?
Cindy, my heart goes out to you. A friend and neighbor went through this with her husband, a brilliant astrophysicist. She eventually had to get a day-time caregiver for him, and then eventually put him into a dementia living home. He was still physically fit and strong, but could not be left alone and became too much for her to physically be able to manage his care. I'm so sorry you are facing this. The one saving grace - you know his emotional changes are due to his illness and not to his actual feelings towards you.
Karla, I hope you can demonstrate Kerry's need for Hospice. That is tough - trying to prove that he has a terminal condition. My MIL was on hospice for the last few weeks. It did get her a hospital bed and tray table, plus some medications that eased her pain. I know there are more services available if you get enrolled early enough to avail yourself of them, but that wasn't the case for us.
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Diane, where did you get the pattern for the car seat blankets? I have 2 greatgrandbabies due in Feb and would like to make some for them.
Decided to share the recipe for Cream soup base. It is much tastier and way lower in points than the canned versions (which actually gag me, lol)
2 cups powdered non fat milk
3/4 cup corn starch
1 tsp each garlic powder, dried parsley, dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp pepper
This is the basic recipe, I added 1 tsp celery seed, 1 tsp dried oregano
To prepare mix 1/3 cup powder with 1 1/4 cups cold or room temp water. Heat, stirring constantly until thickened. This is the equivalent of 1 can of soup. You can add chicken, beef or vegetable bouillon when you reconstitute based on your recipe or you can mix the powder with chicken, beef or veggie stock instead of water. The best "stock in a box" I have found, high in flavor and low in sodium, is Kitchen Basics unsalted stock, all flavored. I usually make my own stock out of rotisserie chicken carcasses and veggies.
Can somebody tell me how many points are in the powdered milk?
This keeps for several months in an airtight container on a shelf or for up to a year in the freezer. One of the men in my meeting used this to make turkey sausage gravy and biscuits. Said it was the first time in over a year he had eaten his most favorite breakfast food and it was the bomb.
Bert, I will believe Fridgegate is over when I see a picture of the new fridge, lol. Still unbelievable how long this has gone on. Enjoy your trip to Chicago.
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me again, lol
Just signed up for online only. free to join, first month free then 7 months at $17.10, after that it reverts to normal price of $19.95/month.
I figured the points on the soup. 4 pts for 1/3 cup of the dry powder.1 -
I’m an online WW member. The weekly in online so I can read about the topics they discuss anyway. I’m trying to stay within my daily points. Some days are just a struggle to stay within points I do the best I can.0
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Patti, the pattern for the car seat blankets is at http://projectsbyjess.blogspot.com/2011/03/car-seat-blanket.html
I use the Wright's bias for the edging. It takes two packages (well, one and a half if you have some left from another project) of double wide, double fold to do the outside edges, and one package of single wide, double fold to do the edges of the strap cut outs.
I make them with flannel. I tried with fleece, but it was just too bulky to work with. I did use the double wide, double fold for both the outside edges AND the strap cut outs when I used fleece.
The latest ones were for a woman who loves dogs, especially her dachshunds. I found some really cute flannel at Joann's, pale grey with pink and teal dachshunds on it, and edged it with pink binding and backed with grey polka dots. The other was a black and red and scarlet dog print, edged with scarlet and backed with black and white dog print.0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. I have a PT session today. I'm looking forward to going to the gym as I haven't been there in a while. Tonight is Pastor Parish meeting to complete staff evaluations. This will be my last meeting as I'm stepping down as chairperson. I don't want to be part of it anymore. I definitely feel that there needs to be a change somehow in our church as we are in a financial crisis and aren't attracting younger families.
Diane: Mike doesn't need to lose weight and that is one reason I struggle especially for dinner. I used to make two separate meals each night, but have stopped doing that. I just need to watch what I eat during the day. I've been doing pretty well the last couple of weeks. I usually have about 11 points left around dinner time.
Have a good day, everyone!
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Hi all, it was a very productive day around the house. Lots of cleaning and now I just need to get Edd to do something about his pig pen in the living room. He just piles everything around his chair and desk. Makes me crazy, but after 33 years I don't think I am going to get him to be any neater.
TRX is going great and I feel stronger with every class. I need to add some aerobic activity a couple of days a week. Love classes but there are none I want to take at the gym. Really need to get reacquainted with Leslie, lol.
Diane, thanks for the link to the blanket. I just hate working with binding so will probably sew it right sides together and turn, then just use the binding on the strap openings. I will sew around the outside edge to finish it instead of the binding. I love that Leo's parents are keeping the same theme for the new baby, woodland creatures in neutral colors. There are plenty of flannel patterns I can choose from. My granddaughter is doing elephants and arrows in grays. We have lots of both to choose from in flannel. The new super comfy flannel is really nice, slightly higher priced but still very affordable when on sale and with my discount.
Bert, Edd needs to lose a few pounds and doesn't really care what I fix. Unfortunately his eating outside the house is why he can't lose. Can you just add extra carbs to Mike's meal so you don't have to fix different main dishes? I know stepping down was a big decision but you probably need the break. You do so much, time for someone else to step up and give you a break.
Waving hi to all the rest here. Time to shower and then off to Mom's for some quality time.
Patti0 -
Hi, all - overdue for a quick stop-by. Things are good here (except for the dagblasted hideous weather continuing).
Am also trying to get a handle on food here ... did pretty well at Bonefish. Unlike my birthday dinner, when the service was (uncharacteristically) slow and surly, this was a terrific experience. Our server was first-rate - we praised him to the manager, and again when I did the online survey. We had a nice white wine, Bang-Bang Shrimp to start. I had a small salad and we split the sea bass entree, with James getting all but one bite of the coleslaw and 3/4 of the mashed potatoes. I did have a couple of small piece of bread, but I'm OK with what I had for a celebration meal. James is sick today (some intestinal bug again, plus allergies, and this horribly hot and humid weather is not helping). I'm doing laundry and other small, quiet, necessary household tasks.
Have read all and will do personals soon. Know that you're all in my heart every day. Sending virtual hugs.0
