WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2024

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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,901 Member
    Went to my wound check. John drove me there. The nurse peeled off my big bandage and pronounced it 'perfect'. :D I looked in the mirror, and was impressed by the thin line. No redness.
    She said to just leave it free now. Showers, but not baths for another two weeks. And I could get a new tube of wound cream to massage it with. I've ordered some fancy French stuff from Amazon, just because....... :p Arrives tomorrow.
    I must say, it 'pulls' a bit more without the bandage on, so I'm more conscious of it, but I guess that will improve.
    Came home knackered. I was unaccountably nervous before I went, and I'd woken up for the day at 5 am. So, I had a nice nap.
    John is prepping the mushroom risotto we are having for dinner. I will do the stirring etc. Friday night is wine night, so we are having a rosé.

    So, another step forward.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    So relieved the wound is perfect! Your journey has been inspiring, and really shows us if we pre-prepare for surgeries, we can navigate them well! Some people I have known have had knee, back or hip surgeries and they have never been the same. Wounds not healing, or they didn't do the required after care. You really have to pay attention. The plans doctors give you isn't just a waste of paper. They do know what they're talking about.💖👍🏼
    You should be very proud of yourself, and breathe a sigh. Also John has done splendidly! Tell him he can breathe too. I know he has gone thru quite a time. Being on the other side, waiting in the waiting room is the most scariest thing. Acknowledge that.💖🤗
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,669 Member
    Sue- gosh can't get rid of her huh? She sounds like a user and Karma will come back to bite her in the butt.
    I am a bit overwhelmed i have to grocery shop again...but want to get the right stuff,but to do that I have to go to different stores.
    I can do grocery store pick up for a couple.. but have to kinda figure out what im going to eat the next few weeks.
    Oh well..I'll figure it out.

    See what you have first in your cabinets, freezer, and pantry to make meals, and add ingredients accordingly. Have easy meal nights when what you planned just isn't in the cards. Only buy what's on your list.😁💖🤗
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    One bit of advice my mother gave me years ago, and I stress with my kids, shop on the outside of the store. Don't browse the aisles. Only go into the lanes when you have something very specific to get.

    I'm glad that the drug is working for you, Allie.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley, OR
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,360 Member
    Stat for the day-

    Outside bike ride w/cannondale- 1st hilly ride w/new bike- gears shifted great!- 2hrs30min 05sec, 73aw, 130ahr, 156mhr, 1058elev, 31.76mi= 1172c
    Strava app= 730c

    Rode up to table mountain casino, didn’t know it was that close. Glad the gears didn’t fail me.

    539539
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,954 Member
    Oh Allie, I'm so sorry. Thinking about all of you.
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,658 Member
    Happy Early Birthday Rebecca! Lobster and steak sound delicious!

    Allie ~ Fingers crossed and prayers for Tracy! janv44vvtbrd.png

    Got my new crown placed today! I hate, hate, hate going to the dentist.

    Carol in GA

  • Rosemarie2972
    Rosemarie2972 Posts: 500 Member
    Grandmallie: Such sad news. Thinking of you and Tracy and Kyle with prayers in mind.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,360 Member
    Devastating news
    Tracy lost baby A, the VacterL baby but they share a placenta so its iffy about the other now... please keep them all in your prayers she is devestated.. As is grandma.

    So sorry, thoughts are with you
  • Poerava14
    Poerava14 Posts: 1,099 Member
    Allie: Adding my condolences for Tracy. Hoping Baby B stays strong. 👶🏼

    Tracey: Happy Anniversary! 💞

    Rebecca: Happy birthday to you 🎵 Enjoy the steak, lobster and piano.

    I have an out of town guest coming in less than 2 weeks so I am getting started with getting my place sparkling and cute. Big storm running through here right now. 🌩🌩🌩

    Stay well, friends.

    Rori
    Colorado Foothills
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,152 Member
    Thank you guys for all the love ..
    Lanette she is about 6 months along at almost 24 weeks .
    They are supposed to go on vacation in a couple weeks,I don't know if I would do that if it were me but there choice..not a Happy Father's day for Kyle and tomorrow is there 6th Wedding anniversary..
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,954 Member
    Terri - The bouquet was gorgeous, and the cards are just lovely...

    Lanette - Glad your doctor and you are happy with your results, and bless your "blinds guy" for being able to get around Rosie. Some just seem to have the knack.

    Rebecca - Happy birthday, friend, hope it is/was wonderful.

    Heather - Glad the healing is going apace, and you'll be so pleased that you got your second one done.

    Later,
    Love,
    Lisa in AR
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    Oh Allie, so sad! Hugs and comfort to you and Tracey and the family.

    Annie in Delaware
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,269 Member
    Hugs Allie- So sorry for your families' loss.
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,269 Member
    (((Allie, Tracy))) Prayerrs

    I just finished bowl of fresh picked strawberries. I have a patch at son's house. We have had so much rain they are doing great! I eat them with fresh pineapple. I do not miss the cake. Six months now mostly gluten free. Now down 20 pounds. 163 this morning!

    To me one of life's simple pleasures is picking a fresh strawberry and eating right then!

    I do that with my raspberries- I go out in the front with a cup of hot tea early in the morning and have berries and tea for breakfast. Only time I eat breakfast ;)
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,692 Member
    Went to my wound check. John drove me there. The nurse peeled off my big bandage and pronounced it 'perfect'. :D I looked in the mirror, and was impressed by the thin line. No redness.
    She said to just leave it free now. Showers, but not baths for another two weeks. And I could get a new tube of wound cream to massage it with. I've ordered some fancy French stuff from Amazon, just because....... :p Arrives tomorrow.
    I must say, it 'pulls' a bit more without the bandage on, so I'm more conscious of it, but I guess that will improve.
    Came home knackered. I was unaccountably nervous before I went, and I'd woken up for the day at 5 am. So, I had a nice nap.
    John is prepping the mushroom risotto we are having for dinner. I will do the stirring etc. Friday night is wine night, so we are having a rosé.

    So, another step forward.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    I had skin cancer removed from my hip ... not the same as a hip replacement of course, but I had the pulling you mention too. So I got what they call 'bike shorts' here (but not the real padded bicycle shorts) and wore them under my day clothes. They felt like they held me together and reduced the pulling.

    I already do that when I wear dresses and skirts in the summer, but I wore them under my lounging around home pants too.

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    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,692 Member
    Devastating news
    Tracy lost baby A, the VacterL baby but they share a placenta so its iffy about the other now... please keep them all in your prayers she is devestated.. As is grandma.

    So sorry.
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,708 Member
    Hi Gals,

    Rebecca – Happy Birthday
    Happy Belated Anniversary to Tracey
    Allie – sending good thoughts to you, Tracy, Kyle, Carmine and Miles.
    Terri – what a beautiful flower arrangement.
    Lisa - I took your lead and made Basil, Lemon, Ginger tea for some friends, it was loved!
    Beth – Last minute company is kinda like Pip’s boot it gets us into overdrive.
    Sue – sorry to hear about your run in with crazy ex renter…. Here is hopes that you never see her again.
    Heather – so glad you continue to heal so quickly. And while the medical team deserves kudos, I really think your ongoing exercise, commitment to do PT and to push through the discomfort is the key!

    Thinking of you all,
    Kim in N. California
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,074 Member
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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,792 Member
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    :p
    Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,692 Member
    Finished painting!

    Now listening to Alfred Hitchcock soundtracks while waiting for pizza.

    M in Oz
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,954 Member
    Machka - Well done! Congratulations on one big job finished!

    Sue - I'm so sorry TTFH is still infesting your environment. Seems like bad pennies always turn up, doesn't it?

    Kim - Glad the basil/lemon/ginger tea was a hit! I never did find fresh ginger yesterday, but plan to try again today. I'll have to plant some at this rate...

    Allie - How's Tracy holding up?

    Hope all our sickies are feeling better.

    As soon as it's light, I'm headed outside to get the mowing done, then get Corey's garden and my flower bed watered. Then hop in the shower, and if I have any energy left, I'm off to pick up a few fresh things from the stores, like ginger and apples for Corey's work week. I've got a long list to get finished before guests get here tomorrow, but much will be inside the house, and after the mowing's done and shopping trip's finished. Corey will be burning brush after he gets up and around.

    Later, y'all,
    Love,
    Lisa in AR
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    Oh did I mention that three of my families are pregnant?! I will have three new infants in my care by January! That will give me eight babies under 2! :o:s This makes me tired to think about.