WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2024

Anniesquats100 · March 22

Good morning ladies!

Tracey that elf is so cute!

Machka hope your tooth gets fixed.

I always hated my teeth because they are yellow from an antibiotic I took as a child. But they have always been strong.

It's my turn to be awake early. I prefer to wait to let Teddy out until six, because sometimes he barks. Plus I don't want to eat breakfast too early.

Today is a trip to the bank, the gas station, and I will buy a lottery ticket. The grand prize is absolutely huge!

Have a great day my friends! My you be happy, healthy, safe, and free!

Annie in Delaware

Machka9 · March 22

My teeth are also somewhat yellow from taking an antibiotic for years as a child because I had Rheumatic Fever when I was 4 years old.

But unfortunately my teeth are a mess for several possible reasons:

- when I was about 17, I went to a dentist who told me I had deep grooves in my teeth, and despite the fact that I had just one small cavity by that point, he filled all my molars in a long and painful process ... to save them from getting cavities ... that made me not want to see another dentist for some time. When I did finally see another dentist, it was because the tooth under one of the fillings had decayed badly and I needed a root canal. That dentist was brilliant, and even though that tooth was never crowned, it hasn't given me any further trouble. But all these fillings put in when I was 17 have remained firmly intact while my teeth have moved, shifted, cracked and decayed underneath the fillings. Several dentists have told me that my teeth are in worse shape than they would have been if the dentist had not filled them ... in spite of his dire predictions.

- if I have Sjögren’s Syndrome, which is distinctly possible because of my dry eyes, dry mouth, and dry throat and many other symptoms, one of the delightful side effects of the dry mouth is dental issues. And I've certainly had my share of them!

- one of my theories is that if calcium is used up in the body, and is low, our hair turns grey and our teeth suffer. That theory is backed up by some research.
When people cycle ultra-long distances, like I have done, we lose a lot of calcium in our sweat. This is why research shows that people who cycle ultra-long distances often have poor bone densities. In my case, and the case of a number of other long distance cyclists I know, we've gone grey in the peak of our long distance cycling, and our teeth have fallen apart.
Added to that is that when we're cycling long, long distances, we're often riding with our mouths open which dries the mouth, which causes the same issues as Sjögren’s Syndrome, plus we're often drinking sugar.

All that considered, it's amazing I have teeth at all!!

Machka in Oz

Machka9 · March 22

6 years ago today, my husband had an accident which changed our lives forever.

I still burst into tears when I think of that day.

Today, he asked me something about it, and I was in tears again.

Machka in Oz

KJLaMore · March 22

Hello! Catching up on my reading, but I still have 10 more pages to go (plus whatever is posted today)! Everyone has been so busy! I think my last post was about 2-3 weeks ago, as I completely tapped out of social media for the week my grands were here. (3/8-3/16) More on that tomorrow, when I have a little more time. In the meantime, I made it through my first full week of childcare since vacation. lol Not sure why that first week back is SOOOOO HAAAAArrrd! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

Rosemarie2972 · March 22

Machka: I am sorry for your loss of what was and what you hoped would be going forward. You and your husband have done a fine job adapting to this new life. You must be very proud of him. I admire and respect you so much. For how you have adapted your lifestyles since the accident and for all that you manage and do on a week to week basis. You are an inspiration to me.

Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia

Anniesquats100 · March 22

I lost four tenths of a pound last week. Not bad, but I think I will stop eating back my exercise calories. I'm at 179.8.

Annie in Delaware

Anniesquats100 · March 22

Today's book section says to use language like "I choose to" instead of "I have to". To me, the latter is short for "I have to, in order to meet my goals on my program." The whole program is a free choice. So I don't feel the need to emphasize that aspect. In fact, it makes me feel less committed to say it's a choice. I don't want to decide every day whether to continue. I'm being defiant, I know! I still use the controversial term "diet" too. In the end, choose whatever language enables you.

Annie in Delaware

barbiecat · March 22

Anniesquats100 wrote: »

Today's book section says to use language like "I choose to" instead of "I have to". To me, the latter is short for "I have to, in order to meet my goals on my program." The whole program is a free choice. So I don't feel the need to emphasize that aspect. In fact, it makes me feel less committed to say it's a choice. I don't want to decide every day whether to continue. I'm being defiant, I know! I still use the controversial term "diet" too. In the end, choose whatever language enables you.

Annie in Delaware

That book (writer) doesn't know everything. You can choose what helps and ignore the rest just like we all do on this thread. You are doing an awesome job of making changes in your outlook, attitude, habits, behaviours, and a lot of other things.

Barbie in NW WA

SophieRosieMom · March 22

Good morning ladies!

I'm back on earth today. Got a solid 8 hours of sleep last night plus a nap after supper, lol.

I'm staying put. The house was cute, nice smaller size, very well kept except it will need a new roof. There were many things about the property that wouldn't work for me, however, so for now my gut is telling me to stay where I am and keep decluttering, getting that handyman and electrician in to put things right at my current house so if I do stumble on the "perfect" place, I won't be in a tizzy trying to get workers lined up.

After spending hours on the phone yesterday, I learned a lot about different types of bridge loans, the housing market, and interest rate projections which was pretty interesting. You know how I like rabbit holes, lol.

Now, I need to catch up with that you fine ladies have been up to. Back later.

Lanette

SW WA State

Anniesquats100 · March 22

Thanks Barbie!

Lanette glad you found a choice that you feel good about.

I did twenty minutes on my bike and fourteen minutes walking! Yay!

Annie in Delaware

Machka9 · March 22

I worked from home today which was a good thing when my crown popped off ... I was able to deal with it in the comfort of my own home!

I have lined up an appointment with a dentist on Monday. I am really hoping she will be a good one.

Another benefit of working from home is that I can go for a different walk at lunch than my work walks.

I was also able to wash the towels and hang them outside.

It's midnight and I am going to head to bed. But Rhody has seen something outside and is racing around from window to window. Could be an owl, we saw one recently. More likely a possum or bettong or bandicoot.

M in Oz

Machka9 · March 22

SophieRosieMom wrote: »

Good morning ladies!

I'm back on earth today. Got a solid 8 hours of sleep last night plus a nap after supper, lol.

I'm staying put. The house was cute, nice smaller size, very well kept except it will need a new roof. There were many things about the property that wouldn't work for me, however, so for now my gut is telling me to stay where I am and keep decluttering, getting that handyman and electrician in to put things right at my current house so if I do stumble on the "perfect" place, I won't be in a tizzy trying to get workers lined up.

After spending hours on the phone yesterday, I learned a lot about different types of bridge loans, the housing market, and interest rate projections which was pretty interesting. You know how I like rabbit holes, lol.

Now, I need to catch up with that you fine ladies have been up to. Back later.

Lanette
SW WA State

The house market is like that ... we've discovered. I understand the Escape to the Country comments much better now!! It's amusing to look though and not a bad idea to have an eye out for an easier place.

M in Oz

Machka9 · March 22

Rosemarie2972 wrote: »

Machka: I am sorry for your loss of what was and what you hoped would be going forward. You and your husband have done a fine job adapting to this new life. You must be very proud of him. I admire and respect you so much. For how you have adapted your lifestyles since the accident and for all that you manage and do on a week to week basis. You are an inspiration to me.

Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia

Thank you ... it is much better now than it was then! And it's a miracle he's come this far ... they were definitely not expecting he would in the early weeks.

M in Oz

bwcetc · March 22

Lanette ... you and your rabbit holes!

Now, however, you have more information for a future decision.

Yesterday I stayed within my eating schedule, but I failed to refrain from crackers

Today I will stay within my eating schedule and I will not replace the crackers when shopping today!

Beth near Buffalo where more winter weather is on its way ...

Snowflake1968 · March 22

I too have had yellow teeth my whole life, I never knew it was from antibiotics though. I had a terrible experience at the dentist when I was young too and still struggle to go see one. I need to go when I get benefits again though.

Machka - hugs to you, that was such a traumatic, life altering experience, for you and your husband. Those tears were probably necessary. You’ve been an inspiration in how you’ve handled this and I’m sure we only hear a very minute part of it.

Lanette - I’m glad you took the opportunity to do some research and to look. If you hadn’t looked you might have always wondered if it was the right decision or not.

I am awake an hour before my alarm. I have not been sleeping well for a couple of weeks now, maybe it’s time to start trying Melatonin.

Tracey in Edmonton

pipcd34 · March 22

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kevrit · March 22

Dentists I had real trauma with dentist when I child. I had my 2 front teeth pulled the year I turned 18 and started wearing a partial plate. My mom has had a full mouth of dentures since her early 20 and never taught us how to brush. I learned that in, I think, second grade when my school sponsored a test between fluoride and non-fluoride toothpaste. By 18 I had had at least 6 teeth pulled. After 18 I had fillings in most of the remaining teeth for cavities. So I DO NOT LIKE DENTISTS, however, I go every 6 months for cleaning b/c since I started that, I haven’t had any cavities. I have had my upper plate replaced with a bridge once, which included 2 caps to hold it in. Well the teeth below the caps rotted and had to had them pulled. I went back to a plate which has lasted me about 20 years. I had a tooth shatter during my nasal surgery a couple of years ago. After fighting with the dentist, I had it pulled and got a new upper plate, as the old one had lost one of the replacement ‘teeth’ and was cutting my inner mouth and tongue. I am happy with the results and still determined to have teeth pulled and added to my plate if necessary. The early dentists hurt me a lot so I would rather have a hygienist than a dentist. But the office I go to here in Roswell, there are no hygienist, just dentist who do the cleaning and exam all together. I’m not really happy with it, but they take my insurance so will continue with them. They have done good work, I just don’t like ANY dentists!

RVRita

kevrit · March 22

Today is “Pride in Gryffindor” day! Yesterday was Slytherin. GO GRYFFINDOR!!!

RVRita is Roswell 👽🛸

kevrit · March 22

Almost for got to post.. This is what I made yesterday. My DH liked it, I’m not sure. However, I do know I can’t make any more as the loom broke due to tight loops. Did I ever tell you I had poorly made things?? If I decide to make any more, I will need to get a much better loom first!!

RVRita in Roswell

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