WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2024
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Up at 5:12 am pst. Going to the gas station at 6 when they open up and then head out to pickup my sister then going to see mom at Stanford hospital9
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Morning ladies
I had to drop off Dan to work.. he is getting a new starter put in his car,so I stopped quick at Tracys before she left for work.Miles crying.. I scared her walking in.. but I just wanted to give her a hug.. even though Miles was having fit ,but I feel better will talk with her later..7 -
Annie - I almost always sit down to eat anything, but it's because I'm a big dropper from way back. That said, we don't sit at a table, we sit on the couch in the living room or the couch in the sunroom to eat. The only calories I drink are my one 90-calorie cup of coffee in the morning, and I drink that sitting down while I read y'all's posts and write to you. I could riff for a long time on my dislike for smoothies as nutrition, but that's not really what you asked for, so I'll spare you.
Kim - I love the fact that someone senior enough finally caught him saying one of the many horrible things he's said to her, as well. Unfortunately, a look at his track record makes it plain that he has done this to every woman who's worked for him in the last 15 years! He thinks women can't lead, so he makes sure they don't get the chance by keeping them ground down, demoralized and dehumanized. But because he's a civilian (I didn't even know you could put civilians in charge of active-duty military), it's a "gray area," and they're too scared he'll make waves if they try to fire him. So glad Kelsey is finally getting moved away from him, and back to where she can help soldiers again. It's where she shines.
All my iron lab results were available this morning, and every single one is in range - for the first time since 2016! I started keeping track of my labs that far back, and now I'm glad I did. The VA doesn't allow you to compare across time, you only get a snapshot of your lab work, My spreadsheet shows them all so I can see them in one place. Worth the little bit of work it takes to keep it updated. Will be talking to the hematologist on the phone at 9 a.m.
After that, it should be warm enough to work outside... Hope so!
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR8 -
Good Morning,
Well it is 8:30 and I won't be able to make the 9:30 exercise class with the ladies. Sigh! I think I will go to McDonalds and get a large ice coffee and then go to Planet Fitness and walk on the treadmill. Maybe there is a class this evening. I will have to look.
I sit on the couch in the family room to eat. I have been having bread with avocado and hard boiled eggs. My weight is up to 198 though...so probably too much avocado!
And today is dedicated to decluttering!
PiP: I hope your Mom is okay!
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia
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I did my twenty minutes on my bike and fourteen minutes walking! Yay!
Hmm. I drink my tea in an armchair in the morning. I hardly ever sit on the sofa. I usually sit at my place at the table.
Annie in Delaware3 -
Allie One of my friends adopted a Hmong child that has no legs and no hands...He has always been in a wheelchair. He is going to college today. My neighbor up the street adopted a Chinese son with no legs who today is a minister. He does more walking and climbing than my friends. I had another friend whose grandson was born with a brain that did not fully develop. He died in his first year.
Yes it is sad their child will be born with one arm instead of two. There will be challenges because of it but when I think of my friends who adopted these children whose culture did not want them. They loved these children, and they bloomed.
I am thinking of my son who for twenty three years was active, healthy, loving, had a good job, a lovely home, a wonderful loving wife...mental illness took all of that away. I never loved him any less.
I write of these examples because there are no guarantees in this life. It is taking what is given and making the best of it with love.
I honor Tracey's grieving for her child. She is frightened for what this might mean. It might help here to talk to other parents who have children who are missing limbs and what they did to help their children.
Sending extra love to her unborn children and to their mother Tracey. Her job now is finding a way to calm her body down and concentrate on giving herself and her unborn children the best start she can give them. Miles is picking up on all her emotions and reacting because of it.
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Allie ... My prayers are with Tracy and her babies. Being born without a forearm/hand is not the end of the world ... just a new world filled with different challenges. I found this article about Carson Pickett inspirational and love that the title was not about a "disability" but a "limb difference."
Beth near Buffalo7 -
Anniesquats100 wrote: »Today's book tip is to sit down every time I eat. I am a little resistant because I usually drink my smoothie while I cook my chicken. The portions are controlled because it's one smoothie and the chicken is frozen in 4 oz portions. And I grab chocolate standing up. But I don't have a good reason to avoid trying to sit down. It would certainly feel more like a meal if I waited to sit down with the chicken and the smoothie. What do you all think?
Annie in Delaware
All my eating is planned by time, location, and food. I follow my plan. Strategy is stronger than willpower. Your plan may be different from mine but if you stick to your plan you will succeed. I eat one of my meals at the computer and one on my recumbent bike while watching TV. Some people would be horrified by that but it has worked for me for years. I've taken weight off and kept it off for years with this plan.
Barbie in NW WA 4 -
Allie - hugs to Tracy and the whole family. Prayers. As Margaret and Beth just mentioned, a missing limb isn't the end of the world, and children born with physical deformities usually thrive just fine.
Annie- sounds like you consider your smoothie part of your meal. Maybe divide it in half so you can sip while cooking your chicken and consume the rest sitting down for starters, and see how that goes.
Lisa - what great news about your iron levels.
I started to keep a spreadsheet of the results of my medical tests over the years and sometimes take it in to show Dr. Lisa. Saves her scrolling through my records. That reminds me, I need to take my Blood Pressure log book along to my visit with her today.
Adventures in Medicare's pre-diabetes prevention program:Earlier this week I got an email from Medicare about their pre-diabetes prevention program. I checked it out and my local hospital runs it. Since I now qualify, I called and talked to the Director there, and am signed up for a zoom info session on April 9th. The whole program takes a year, includes many virtual group sessions from what I understand, maybe some individual. That's what I'll find out. The info says it's under Medicare part B so there's no cost to me. But, I checked my medigap supplemental insurance - I pay a $20 co-pay for "some office visits."
So I wondered - is there a remote chance these are considered office visits and I'd be subject to a lot of $20 co-pays? I called the insurance company and asked them. The gal I talked to had never heard of this, said it's something I needed to check with Medicare. Huh? Luckily, or unluckily, she was able to patch me through to them.
Well, this gal at Medicare was in the dark as well, kept wanting to know the PCR code. New employee probably. I was tempted tell her to refer to the Medicare website for info about the program.
I gave up and left a voicemail for the Director at the hospital. Let's see if she knows.
I think the insurance company and Medicare need to hire me to beta test their customer service system to point out gaps in their training.
I have a hunch it's no charge to me or my insurance company and Medicare will foot the bill, whatever that amount is.
Carpe diem ladies.
Lanette
SW WA State6 -
My prayers go out to you Allie I know it’s not the same, but I was devastated when my middle daughter was born breech with both legs dislocated. The doctor told me she would never walk. They put her in a body cast at a few hours old. In the end, she was able to walk and did track in high school, she is now 41 and works as a massage therapist, walks as if nothing is wrong. The only result was that she has one leg shorter than the other. Prayers work. Things happen for a reason. We may not understand when they happen, but they seem to always work out for the best. I’m not lessening Tracey’s grieving, just that I understand. I didn’t know she would walk until she was a month old, it’s not the same as missing body parts, but as someone else said earlier, you/she can adjust to whatever comes once the grieving is over. There is much that can be done to help now, much more than 40 years ago. The baby can still have a full life.
Love,
EVRita10 -
Allie, such sad news about Tracey's pregnancy. Good that you are there to support her during this extremely stressful time. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Getting a bit of snow today but I'm sure it will be gone by the weekend as we are supposed to be warming up again after this brief return to winter. Ridiculous weather. Still managing to get my walking in so pleased about that. Took Lucy for her groom yesterday and the groomer just clipped her a bit, removing any mats and gave her face a good trim. She should be good for a couple of months, then will be time for a shave for the summer. Stopped at the grocery store in town and was able to get my fresh veggies for my vegetable tray for Easter Sunday spread.
Laundry today then the next couple of days will be a bit of house cleaning.
Joy
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My grandson on the keyboard (kinda piano!)
Today is Piano day!
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Hmm, Respect your Cat Day? Feel like that's an everyday thing. LOL
Still trying to get to sort everyone out, but I do enjoy reading everyone's posts.
Two days, two days of workouts, two days of staying under calorie count, so that two steps in the right direction. Thinking I'll take one of the dogs out for a walk this afternoon for today's exercise.
I'm massively behind on planning and prepping for Easter Brunch on Sunday. There will only be five of us as my youngest son and his family will be with his wife's family, and my daughter's fiancé is out of town for Army MOS transition training. Trying to keep it simple, but I love to cook and bake, so it's hard to not do "all the things". Have to remember my word.... Enough!
Make it a great day everyone!
Linda8 -
Rosemarie2972 wrote: »Grandmallie: Oh dear, My sympathy to Tracy and her husband. My prayers for the baby. I hope the genetic testing goes okay.
C from California: Welcome
Rebecca: What a great time you had with your friend! Could the mold have been prevented if they had acted sooner?
Barbara: Glad your feeling better! Dancing for an hour is geat!
Anna: Hope your Dad stays with the increased care support! Great that your getting back to exercise!
Ginny: I think I am on a 1/3 of an acre and I am paying $92.00 a mow every other week...for all 12 months of the year..which is a little crazy. There are trees to mow around and there are many leaves to mulch in the Fall. Maybe I should look around for someone less expensive. And the yard hasn't had a treatment of any sort for 5 years or more. It's amazing it looks as good as it does!
Machka: I am 3 hours to the ocean. 4 hours to the place in particular I like. There is a pier there and people gather in the afternoon to watch the sun set. Sometimes I pretend I am there.
Tracey: I put together a rack for food so my husband could see the food when he was in his wheel chair. But I really like it!
Heather: A friend of mine's husband just had hip surgery. He was up and about in no time!
Annie: I use to eat out alone all the time and I enjoyed it! And we ate out as a family a lot. Now it seems expensive to me!
Lisa: I am doing my own yoga in 15 minute intervals. On Fridays I go to a very easy yoga class. I am afraid when I go to the yoga retreat I won't be able to get up off the floor....that is just beginning to be a problem for me --or keep up with planks or down dogs. I need to find Arkansas on a map. It just seems so much colder than GA, but i didn't think you were that far north. I will have to look!
RVRita: It will be interesting to hear wheat the therapist says on April 4. I have been to the ER a couple of times because of anxiety in the past....but nothing like what you went through.
Vicki: I hope the heart ultrasound comes back negative.
Debbie: Happy Birthday to your son! Mine is approaching 29. To me his 21st birthday was just yesterday. The time in between is a blur!
Linda: Welcome back to MFP.
Annie: Well at least they didn't charge you. Curious as to what caused it though.
I am finished with the rescue for the week. Several cats were driven from GA to a rescue in Ohio. Apparently there is a shortage of cats in Ohio. I am pleased to say these cats were adopted! This week the rescue is sending some dogs and hoping for the same result!
My son and daughter in law are coming back on Friday. I can't clean and declutter. I don't have the energy. And I really need to declutter before I get older. So I am splurging and having a maid come tomorrow. I will do some yoga this evening and 60 minutes of decluttering!
I had a dream with my husband in it last night where he was walking. This is my first pre-ALS dream. It seemed to go on forever! I woke up very thankful for the dream!
i am going to try Nutri System again. It seems like a lot of carbs to me. The food is on the way.
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia
Oh yes! This has been an issue since I first noticed the floor last summer like around May! So if they had got on it way back then, it provably would have been an easy job.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa3 -
Hi Everyone 🙂
@Whidislander Your new floor is going to be nice!
@grandmallie Such heart wrenching news for their family. Prayers said for them. 🙏🏻
I hope so! Once they take out the rotted part under where the dishwasher was, check the sub flooring, and joists, and put in new lower cabinets, whatever they choose will be excellent.😁👍🏼
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Allie, my thoughts are with your Tracy, so much to think about.💖🙏
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa1 -
Thank you for all the well wishes. God doesn't send you what you can't handle.. and we will get through this together.. 100%
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I think the worry about Tracy's baby is about the genetic testing and that the missing arm, along with the size, is a sign of something more serious and life-limiting. That's how I understood it anyway. My every sympathy. Waiting to know things is hard.
I enjoyed my meeting. Strange, but it's the one place where I find myself sitting with people of similar outlook. That doesn't happen often IRL, though my old friends are not far off. And, for such a subject, they are the most positive, life-affirming people. I always come away uplifted. The leader bought a copy of NOW I AM,and I signed it.
I got a regular taxi there, and an Uber home. Even getting in and out of the car was a painful performance, but I'm glad I went.
Several members have hearing aids and varying degrees of deafness. I suggested that they announce it at the beginning of the session, because then we can make sure we speak clearly and facing them. We discussed the link between hearing loss and dementia. Our council is now issuing yellow cards for public transport that you can show the driver and other passengers if you have a problem. You can choose your wording. I am going to apply for one for priority seating. Mind you, my new stick should be arriving this afternoon, so that will be a signifier. I remember Machka's husband had something similar to show at the airport.
John and I decided to paint this afternoon, because the weather was awful. I made two cards to keep in the card drawer. One will probably go to my brother in May.
John's daughter was meant to be coming down for Easter Sundsy, to meet her dad for a walk and a drink, and then ending up here for early dinner. I have bought the food, at a lot of expense. Now she says she has work to catcht up on and could we do lunch instead. Lunch for her would be late, (we eat early) and that really doesn't work for me and my hypoglycaemia.
So I said no, and John is going to meet her off the train and have lunch out at the Persian. If I said yes, I would be in a thoroughly bad mood about it all and HANGRY. I find she is very much focused on her own needs and wants and her dad just complies and goes along with it. So, I have drawn my boundary. She lives alone, and has never had to bother about other people. I get on with her well enough, but I find her self-centered.
The lamb is in the freezer, so it will just be the veggies we bought that will have to be used up sometime. I feel I have made the right decision. Once upon a time I would just have gone along with it and resented it. John is more pliable. :laugh:
Love you all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx7 -
Here is my gorgeous girl trying her utmost at the County cross-country.
She is in the dark red top at the back of the picture.
And here the two cards I did this afternoon, to keep John company.
Love you all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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