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Tracey … you've received some good advice regarding your MIL's constipation. Does she sit most of the day? Even just getting her to stand regularly helps keep the digestive system moving. Miralax can take some tweaking to get the right dosage … the normal 17gm dose can cause things to get to loose. My son ended up with…
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Well, I gained 3 pounds in March and that's not the direction I want to go. No excuses. Just need to get back at it. Looking at my food log I can see that protein dropped and carbs made up the bulk of my calories. That doesn't work. Tracey … you are most definitely allowed to be pleased with the results of your efforts…
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Thank you, Barbie, for the new thread! Carol … thank you. There have been five women in my life that had significant impact … my 100 year old friend was one of them. Beth
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Lanette … my husband is insistent that we can take the tree down and that our adult son can help load up the lumber/limbs for disposal. Of course, he's sitting in a chair today unable to move due to things he did yesterday that took out his hip and back … so we'll see
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Good morning. Heather and Lisa … sorry you have colds and hope you are both feeling well soon. Barbie … our area is not ready for much in the way of yard work yet and certainly not planting. Before we can do anything in the yard, we have another large pine tree to take down. Seems its roots were intertwined with the one…
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Pip … I would not be happy with a poor grout job and uneven surfaces either. Sorry the tiler did a poor job. Thank you for sharing the photos.
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Pip … what don't you like about the kitchen work? To the casual observer, it looks great. Tracey … that pup has big paws! And your MIL looks wonderful! Evidence you are taking care of her well. Heather … love the cruise photos It's been a busy and difficult month and I'm looking forward to April. Beth near Buffalo
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Mo … praying the best you shines through in today's interview!
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Lisa … steroids are the Devil's tic tacs. And while you are a tough cookie … it's ok to empty out the emotional garbage can every once in a while. Happy to hear the news was good. Heather … I'm enjoying the photos of your trip! Yesterday was my mom's nursing home's St. Patrick's Day Party. Entertainment from the Blarney…
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Terri … I love the floral arrangement! Heather … the canon piece was good, but the Maltese style boat is excellent! Annie … you mentioned that there's no money for facility care for your dad. There are ways to be placed into a facility while a family member still lives in the home. In the case of my mom's facility, some…
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Lanette … we are expecting snow later in the week. It will be more of a nuisance rather than major snow. Mo … living with your husband again is going to be an adjustment. It's been an adjustment for me to have my husband in the house since he retired and that's been 5 years now. I still get irritated that he's in my space.…
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The last of the snow is melting in my yard today! I can't tell you how happy this makes me! I have finally settled myself down and I am back on my healthier eating and exercising plan. If you could hear the conversations I have with myself … Debbie and Machka and other March babies … Happy Birthday! Beth near Buffalo
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Barbie … I'm late, but thank you for the new month! Barbara, Rita, Carla and others … Happy Birthday! Tracey … thinking of you… hugs Lisa … glad your health issues are settling down! Heather … I forget where you are going on your upcoming trip … will the current world events be an issue for you? February Results … I was…
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Barbara … our electric company is a "for profit" monopoly. There is no where else to go for electric in our area. As Margaret mentioned, they don't make a profit on the supply side … just the delivery side. I still think it's poor planning. My house has is mostly gas, so these large electric bills are ridiculous. You are…
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Lisa … loved the photo of the crocuses! There are things being revealed as the snow pack melts in my yard, but I can assure you they are not pretty (big dog=big mess). Yuck. Lanette … you asked how my mom's general health has been. Winter is hard. Too many gray days. Physically, my mom's health is relatively stable. I've…
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Carol … sorry to hear that Ziggy didn't work out for you and I'm hoping that he'll do well with your son and his family. Rebecca … so glad to hear that things are finally moving along for your youngest son. He has had a time of it for sure. Has he given any thought to what he wants to do when he leaves the Navy? As I…
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Annie … Machka made a good point about the timing of meals when she said she would probably have her main meal earlier if she was home then. In all of the facilities my mom has resided, they serve a decent sized breakfast, then the main meal is around 12:30 and a sandwich meal for the last meal of the day at 5:30. My…
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Lanette … I did not have my cell phone with me when Cecil, who was a puppy at the time, broke my leg. I was outside with my son and he helped me. However, I was wearing an Apple watch that has a "fall detector" that would have allowed me to summon help had I been alone. I think the concern here was how would you summon…
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Rita! Your thought for the day is my thought most days!! 😂 Tracey … Your MIL is a survivor. I was wondering about volunteering in a hospital as a baby rocker (that's what we used to call them), or a shelter, or a kennel or a nursing home (that one would be tricky), or is there someone in the community who would like a…
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Thank you! For the first time in a long time, I feel like I have achieved something positive in my health efforts. Lisa … as my mom's digestive health tends to "run" the other way, slowing things up might be a benefit… Allie … such a sweet photo of the littles checking in on their new brother! Beth
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Barbie … thank you for the new group … Ieave the group title as it is … so mysterious!! %)+ 🤣 I met my January goal. Yay! Lost 7.5 pounds and maintained 3 days per week exercising/weights in January. My clothes are getting too big, I can't wear my rings (had my diamonds bounce across an ALDI one day when packing my bags!…
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Hello ladies! I have been reading along … I am very much ready to be done with the winter and cold here near Buffalo. Freezing temps and windchills. Snow pretty much every day. But no ice! My sympathies to those who have been dealing with the ice. I can touch my toes … but I have very long arms. I cannot get up off the…
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Lisa … thank you for letting us know about Kim's mom. She will have her hands full moving forward, that is for certain, but she has also proven to be an extremely capable person. Sending her love and prayers. Beth near Buffalo
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https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48896452#Comment_48896452 Machka … I just found that funny … AI suggesting how to deal with people … Beth
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Tonya … I wanted to add that I'm so very sorry to hear about your daughter's passing. There are others here who have experienced the death of children. Be gentle with yourself as you navigate your grief. Welcome ksafransk! Good morning! Another 6 inches of snow last night. Decided to clear it out of the driveway again on…
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Barbie … thank you for bringing us into the new year! Bonny and Tonya … welcome! Barbara, Annie and Kelly … love to see you posting again! Tracey … I so much enjoyed seeing the photos of your family during Christmas. You have shared previously that your home is small, but all I see in the photos are people being…
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https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48872385#Comment_48872385 Melanie … it means so much because they went the extra mile … just for YOU! They love you and even when they can be real pickles at times … they hear you too. Kelly … good to see you pop back in! Missed you!! Heather … with bated breath I…
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Pip … did you get hurt?
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https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48868569#Comment_48868569 Debbie … all of your treats sound so good to me right now! You are right, shipping box prices have really gone up! I was at the post office today and the smallest one-price box was 10.95! You wouldn't get much into one of those. Beth
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Allie … so sorry to hear that Doris has passed. Hugs. Melanie … I love the photo of the rainbow! Michele … thank you for checking in on Annie. Lisa … you can do it! You can wean yourself off of the pain killers. My husband was on so many narcotics for severe back pain at one point, that one pain management specialist…
