WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2022

Allie The photo of Miles in front of the Christmas tree is a prize winner! What an amazing, wonderful photo!

Karen in Virginia

Yay Beth!

And Yay! for Debbie for getting through the surgery smoothly!

I ate enough today that I have to walk some tonight. Three servings of chocolate so that's my own fault. But I got the oil changed in my car, so that's an accomplishment. Yay!

Annie in Delaware

Debbie, glad your friend is stepping up, hope it's a quick recovery!

Beth, so glad the results were good...

Rebecca, the fish sounds wonderful... I forgot to mention that I used your brittle recipe, and was so impressed! Had no peanuts, so I roasted pecan halves with a little butter and salt and used those. Corey said it was the best brittle he's ever tasted! It brought back memories from his childhood--with 12 kids and two parents in the house, they made it by the vat full, and he said keeping the temperature right was almost impossible. He was totally impressed that it was just a few minutes in the microwave! I sent it with him to work to give to the guys, but had more than one little shard of it myself before it made it out the door. Absolutely outstanding!

auntiebk wrote: »

Debbie thanks for updating us. Those shots sound like what my first, grumpy, male dermatologist did to me. Shocked and hurt so bay tears spurted out from my eyes and may have bounced off his glasses. Thankful next dermatologist had a better protocol: mild cal native before, numbin gel, wait for it to take effect then inject the Novocain. Not completely pain free but way better than the f it dry time. Like everyone else here I urge you to rest and ask for help.
Maybe when your friend comes over to change the bandage the first time, your DH and son will see it’s not so hard to help.
Beth rejoicing at the good lab report. Still smh that you’re going out tonight;)
Allie the pic of Miles at the tree… priceless!!!

Best laid plans: got home from Freddie’s just as the storm blew in. While putting groceries away took out leftovers for supper. Good thing. As I was prepping mushrooms for sautéing and washing beet greens, BLIP! Power went out. Poor Maizey was en route “home” and got confused (no power =no wifi). No Pc either so no district work. Don’t want to open the fridge so there goes dough prep plans. Think I’ll just put another log on the fire and join Koe whose already turned in.

Lighter lovelies!
Barbara the southern coast is AHMOD you know the rest, hate trying to input on my iPhone’s touchscreen.

I changed the bandage myself last night(had to because it started bleeding and soaked it)- it doesn't look great but I just had the next one ready and replaced it quickly.

Yes the little nakey picture for sure is a keeper..
Im enjoying Willy Wonka..
Tomorrow on AMC has all sorts of 80s movies on..

bwcetc wrote: »

Flea .. wonderful news regarding your scans! Enjoy your trip to Belize.

Machka ... you found your voice when it was most important. Your doggedness with your husband's recovery and his outstanding success, given the "experts" opinions, speaks volumes.

Debbie ... hope you're resting quietly today ...

Kim ... I'm thinking of you as you bake and create with your mom ...

Tracey ... that's a great photo of your dad. Thinking of you as you remember him. My dad has only been gone 4+ months and I cannot look long on his photos yet ... I get too emotional.

Barbie ... I forgot to tell you how impressed I was with your blanket for your grand-daughter. I was never able to get the hang of knitting or crocheting even though my grandmother tried (and she was incredibly talented).

This is an enforced rest weekend for me ...

I had surgery under general anesthesia yesterday ... a hysteroscopy and D&C for post-menopausal bleeding ... though the post-meonpausal diagnosis was in question. My goodness, had two pregnancy tests in the past week! Two polyps found and removed. Waiting on lab biopsies, but since all my other tests prior to the procedure have been negative for cancer, I'm cautiously optimistic. I'm to take it easy this weekend, no lifting, minimal stairs/standing, etc. I'm going to use this to my advantage with my guys.

We are way behind with Christmas preparations, but I came home the other day after spending another lengthy visit with my Mom to find my husband had put all the outside decorations up. We don't do much, but he had to arrange life-like nativity figures in the alcove. Other than having Jesus facing backwards in his wee little bed he did pretty good!

We do have a Christmas party to go to tonight ... a potluck and I was asked to bring a vegetable dish. Need one trip to the basement to look for two "white elephant" gifts ... pretty certain there will be something appropriate down there given all the moving of stuff we've been doing for my Mom.

Beth near Buffalo

Sorry to hear about your surgery. I've had to have that done twice (2015 and 2017). I hope it's all good now for you.

Saw your post and I'm glad yours was all right.


Mine was precancer and I've got to be checked annually.

M in Oz

LisaInArkansas wrote: »

Debbie, glad your friend is stepping up, hope it's a quick recovery!

Beth, so glad the results were good...

Rebecca, the fish sounds wonderful... I forgot to mention that I used your brittle recipe, and was so impressed! Had no peanuts, so I roasted pecan halves with a little butter and salt and used those. Corey said it was the best brittle he's ever tasted! It brought back memories from his childhood--with 12 kids and two parents in the house, they made it by the vat full, and he said keeping the temperature right was almost impossible. He was totally impressed that it was just a few minutes in the microwave! I sent it with him to work to give to the guys, but had more than one little shard of it myself before it made it out the door. Absolutely outstanding!

Oh glad the recipe worked out for you! It have noticed it makes such a light and airy brittle, like honeycomb candy.👍🏻💖
It doesn't make a big batch but enough! I could probably eat a whole recipes worth if I am watching a good movie!
Rebecca
The piglet, brittle eating monster on
Whidbey
Wa

Machka9 wrote: »

dlfk202000 wrote: »

THANK you again for the posts- so appreciate them
Procedure is done and melanoma is gone.
The shots to numb it REALLLLLY hurt- a whole lot more than my other doctor when he did the biopsies.
Have an open wound about the size of a nickle that is just covered with a bandage for this week.
Rested all afternoon after we got home and all evening.
Pain isnt too bad, just taking it easy for today.
Glad I will be out when they do the next surgery. Before, that is the one I was dreading but after the pain yesterday, that one won't be as bad- I am sure recovery will be a lot worse but not thinking about that.

Daycare girl is still home sick(sick all week so I ended up with the week off) so I don't have to go pick her up.
My reconstruction surgery is next Thursday, will take Friday off and the weekend. Will see how I am feeling if I have Ezie on Monday- She starts her three week Christmas break that day so I don't have to worry about driving anywhere for those weeks.
I plan on getting a bunch of little craft projects set up and ready for her for when she does come.

I could do a few things around here today, just being careful but going to use this as an excuse to take it easy.
Dh said he can't look at the wound so I am doing my own bandage change- not a big deal but a bit surprised. I shouldn't be. He came in the living room once to see if I needed anything. The rest of the time he was in his room or in bed. He did complain that he was super tired because he didn't get a nap(because he took me to the appointment)after working all night.
Hopefully he is a bit better after the next one. If not, I will deal with it. Also have friends who have offered to help where they can.

Need to pull out more Christmas stuff out. Storms this weekend so will see if my son can help this evening. If I don't get it out then, I will do it Monday- Just have to go for covid test Monday morning.

Going to finish my tea, catch up on posts here and then make a little breakfast.

Debbie

I'm glad to hear that your procedure went well. I hear you about the shots to numb it REALLLLLY hurting. That's how it was with my biopsy and that's what I am dreading about this coming Wednesday.

Once it's numb, it's not too bad.

I can understand about not wanting to look at the wound. I grew up with a nurse mother who told us detailed stories about what she encountered in Emergency over breakfast. I've got a pretty strong stomach when it comes to yucky things.

But I threw up when I saw my burned foot in 2001, and I felt like I was going to throw up when I saw my nose at the first dressing change after the biopsy.


I'm in the last bit of making sure things are within arms reach and in places where I don't need to bend forward to get them.

As of this coming Wednesday, I'll be off work till after Christmas. My Dr recommended that the more time I spent resting, the better outcome I would have.

Get lots of rest!!

M in Oz

The biopsies being removed I had very little pain with the shots- I was expecting about the same, maybe a little more pain this time but boy was I wrong.

I used to black out seeing needles or blood- then after years of infertility treatments(up to 36 shots in a week and daily blood tests), it doesn't bother me as much. No, I don't like looking at the wound but I can do it- just do it quick.
He said taking shower will be good for it- not sure about that but will try to gently take one tomorrow but have bandage ready (or, may let it air out a bit and give my face a break from the bandage.)

I just had little black stitches after the biopsies- not too bad looking- now, this one is gross but not terrible. Not even thinking about the scar after he is done if he does the cut all the way down from my forehead like he is wanting to do, if the whole isn't too big. Told him to do what he thinks is best. I will be asleep so won't know until I wake up.

Will be thinking about you on Wed. May wait until Friday to see your update- not sure I want to read it right before I go in

Just got two emails with estimate charges- one says I will owe $1659.05 the other says I will owe $00.
Not sure which is right- So far, I have had no co-pays for any of the visits.
Will have to wait and see- just be glad to have it over


Debbie

Well its 3:15 am here and I woke up sneezing my head off even with the Cpap on.
I haven't gotten my Roomba going or vacuumed so Im guessing im allergic to dust..
Im going to attempt to try and go back to sleep and when i get up figure out how to get the Roomba to work.

I'm tired.

Saturday --
- shoved 320 kg of gravel for my dry stream
- dug out half my dry stream where it had collapsed because of all the rain we've had lately
- weeded various parts of the garden
- walked Rhody
- washed, hung to dry and replaced our sheets, pillowcases, etc.
- washed two loads of my clothing and hung everything to dry
- finished putting up the Christmas decorations
- packed up the Christmas bin with all the empty boxes etc. so it can go back downstairs
- organised the area around my living room chair so that I can reach things easily


What else do I need to do?


Machka in Oz

Machka9 wrote: »

If you're interested in the Action for Happiness Calendar ...
Do Good December
This month, we're encouraging you to carry out small acts of kindness.

https://actionforhappiness.org/calendar

Or we could post something we're thankful for, or happy about, related to the holiday season.

December 1 - I love the Christmas music. Come December 1, that's almost all I play. Christmas music or classical music (when I have to think at work or when we're in the car).

December 2 - Christmas decorations! We're lagging behind a bit because I usually like to decorate on December 1. But we got the decorations upstairs on Dec 2. Today I'll rearrange furniture and make a start.

December 3 - Summer. My favourite season. And we are finally having a few days of decent weather after a very wild and woolly spring. That's not saying the good weather will last (thanks La Nina) but there should be more of it.

December 4 - Memories. So many of the Christmas songs and traditions remind me of my parents and grandparents and happy Christmases with them.

December 5 - Christmas Displays. I like how many of the shops have Christmas Displays, and some are quite detailed and intricate.

December 6 - Greetings. People smiling and wishing each other Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

December 7 - Shortbread. So much delicious shortbread!

December 8 - Family. Christmas seems to bring us together a bit more.

December 8 - Trees. All over the world, millions of people are putting up trees in their houses and work places and decorating them.

December 9 - Sparkly Things. I love how everything becomes sparkly at this time of year.

December 10 - Yummy Things. Mince tarts and cookies. Fudge. Special Chocolates. All sorts of nibbles that only come out at this time of year.



Just saw your post, Barbara ...

auntiebk wrote: »

Aha, finally found a December daily gratitude calendar.
https://www.spacewiseorganizing.com/december-gratitude-challenge/
“This time of year, there’s a lot of pressure to think about what we want instead of what we have. Every day for the month of December, celebrate what you’re grateful for corresponding to the theme of the day. Snap a photo or update your status on IG or FB with #spaceforgratitude”

1 What is something that makes you laugh? Rhody! We're so very glad we got our little COVID Cat!

2 Something about the current season you’re grateful for. Rest. There will be a lot of rest over Christmas.

3 What about your body do you love/are you grateful for? I like my nose and want to keep it. But my official answer will be legs - for transport (walking) and recreation (cycling).

4 Who is someone in your life that you’re grateful for? I've said husband and parents last month, and that's true, but this month I'll say ... my manager. She has been supportive and encouraging regarding my input into my job.

5 What is a book that changed your life? The Bible. With the Christmas season in mind, I'm reading the gospel of Luke now.

6 Think about something you’re good at. I think I'm good at planning and organisation.

7 What is a lesson you’re grateful you learned? To speak up. To say my piece.

When I was young, up till about 17-ish, I was quiet and shy. Then I went through a bolder phase from about 17 into my early 20s. Then the quiet shyness resumed for the most part until my husband's accident. And then the bold me reappeared!

Where I once guessed what people might be thinking and thought my answers, now I'm vocal and even told I'm quite blunt.

8 A basic need that has been met. Shelter. I'm very thankful for our particular shelter.

9 What are you most grateful for in the city/town where you live? The proximity to both mountains and beaches.

10 What rejection in your life are you most grateful for? Oh that's an interesting question. Either there haven't been many or I don't remember them but I'm drawing a blank. Although ... about 18 months or so ago, I didn't get a job I was going for and thought I wanted. I think I prefer the one I have now. I think it is providing me with more opportunities for experience and learning.

Machka in Oz