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Re: how about drinking?
Good Morning, Loungettes! Happy Saturday!
I took Mom to her hearing evaluation yesterday and she is getting new hearing aids. I didn't realize how much she was missing, 57% of conversation around her according to the testing. We go back and she gets the new hearing aids next Wednesday.
I got an email this ayem from the facility, another room in the Assisted Living wing has opened up and looks like it's bigger than the one she has now by quite a bit. Mom is on the list for a bigger room when one opens up, and it would be a bonus if it also had an ocean view. It would be really nice for Mom if it is both bigger and has an ocean view.
Carole--Mom is better off. And now that I'm not having to make the drive almost every day I am better off, too. I underestimated how much of an adjustment this move would be for me, but now that things are settling I can see the good in it.
A Partridge in a Pear Tree
A Partridge in a Pear Tree
Ingredients
- 2 oz - Gin
- 1 oz - Pear Nectar
- .5oz - Elderflower Liqueur
- .5oz - Lemon Juice
- Topped - Club Soda
- Garnish: Mint Sprig, (Elderflower and Pear Optional)
- Glassware: Wine
Preparation
- Add all ingredients besides the club soda to a shaker tin without ice.
- Add ice and shake for 8 seconds.
- Strain cocktail into glass over fresh ice and top with club soda.
- Garnish and enjoy.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@intolight It's difficult to give control of meal planning to someone else. On a good day, I make use of the crock pot. On a bad, it's Factor food or a lovely gently fried egg with sourdough toast. With your testament attached to your bio., I can feel your deep devotion and love of the Lord. Thank you for sharing and inspiring me and I'm sure, others. We need hope and faith on this journey.
@mara51506 Sure wish that the oncologist would see to it that you are taken care of before they take a leave in Jan. It'll be good to get back into the routine of exercising, in your home safely. Wish I was more inclined to do that.
@eleanora Oh we must have cross posted around the same time. What a terribly long time to heal from colitis and diverticulitis. Having a compromised immune system takes it toll on us. I love the idea of Chinese food for the holidays. Nothing like left overs, so no worry the next day.
DH found a chewable Kaopectate and it did the job. 4 days non-stop and I felt so drained. Made a pot of chicken, broth and boiled white rice and I just couldn't eat any of it. I did get some broth down. Well the 4 others in the family wiped it out tonight. Sure wish they'd learn how to cook to help me out. DH does try some things, and he makes sure I am well taken care of. He's just not a seasoned chef, lol. It sure has been a difficult time since the first of October. Hoping things settle soon so we can have a lovely Christmas. So many viruses and respiratory ailments going around, no wonder I had pneumonia. Ok, on towards better healthy days for all of us.
In pockets for all my sweet friends.
Irishlove
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@mara51506 So glad your scan went well. I thought of you as I lay there struggling to sleep last night. I had to get a new phone yesterday and they had a special on that also gave me a new smart watch free. I added the emergency phone feature for a few dollars a month because of you. I think it is time even though I have not been falling, but the way I have been feeling lately tells me it is time.
@irishlove Thinking of you as you struggle through all of your antibiotics and issues. I am quietly relieved I won't need to cook for Christmas as I also don't feel reliable. I am slowly putting the cooking on my family…it is time.
Re: So...whats for dinner?
Tuna melt. I wasn't very hungry. DH's labs are not good and the drug is not working. We see his provider on Wed.
I'm so mad at D'artagnan ….they cancelled the order because they screwed up and are throwing out $200 worth of duck breasts. And there are starving people. Furious.
wallycat
Re: So...whats for dinner?
Thanks all - your words bring me comfort. I felt like I had been holding my breath until his appt with the oncologist, and when the less bad news was spoken into the universe I relaxed a little. I thought I was keeping it together on the outside, but I realize now that I was not. DH and I didn't discuss the situation too much, I think in part because we both thought if we talk about it our resolve will crack. Ugh! I was actually driving to the airport to fly to California to take care of my BFF who was having back surgery when DS was leaving the onc appt. and was able to give us the staging and treatment plan so I was able to get on the plane to help and at least be calm and know I could focus on her. It was such a relief. I knew I was glad I never had to tell my parents I had cancer, and I will never forget my in-laws faces (doctor and nurse) when we told them. As a parent you just want to lift the stress off your child, but you can't. Frustrating. The good news is that he is managing and has a committed wife and pets that provide comic relief and unconditional love. We are hoping to be able to go see them soon.
wally - DS is 37 - there is no right age for cancer, but it seems unfair when one is that young. It always breaks my heart when I read on this site that someone is young. My neighbor's granddaughter - who is 9 - was diagnosed with a rare version of leukemia earlier this year. Thankfully she was enrolled in a trial at St. Jude's and is NED at the moment.
When at the doctor I feel like I am one of those cars that is making the weird noise that magically goes away when it is being checked…
specialk
Re: So...whats for dinner?
Special, add my regrets to everyone else's. I'm so glad your son got a correct diagnosis and is getting the right kind of medical attention. Please keep us updated.
Minus, here is the simple recipe for the Asian sauce.
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar (I use Splenda blend). 1 1/2 Tablespoons soy sauce. 1 Tablespoon fish sauce. 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar. 1 Tablespoon sambal oelek. 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil. 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch.
Combine all ingredients, stirring well. Add to the stir fried veggies and meat near the end of the cooking.
Last night's dinner was linguine with Raos and ground beef.
DH had oral surgery this morning for removal of a cyst in the roof of his mouth. Dinner for him will probably be cottage cheese with home-made cooked cranberry sauce. He's supposed to eat soft and cold food today. Tomorrow he can go back to whatever he wants to eat. He paid for a pain shot that was supposed to last 72 hours but it didn't. He's taking pain medicine we had in the medicine stash.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Good morning. I have come down with a sinus infection. It is only on the left side. I have been so cold and sleeping a lot. I took some Mucinex and it helped. I did manage to do some decorating and started wrapping presents. I am not too talkative today. Need another nap.
petite1
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Wrote a long message and of course, lost it. I was switched from an APAP machine to a Bipap after my sleep study results. I scheduled an appointment for today to get the new equipment including an oxygen concentrator, too. It seems I have nocturnal hypoxemia, so I need oxygen during sleep only. I went for appointment expecting to get both, but it seems the oxygen tech is off on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It was a new worker who set up my appointment and the person I met with was not happy with him. It was an inconvenience, but after learning the oxygen concentrator is quite large and heavy, I'm okay with a home delivery and introduction.
The tech I did meet with for the Bipap was very nice, informative and spent over an hour showing me how to assemble the machine, reviewing daily and weekly cleaning routines, and answering my questions. I was provided with my new mask, tubing and tried them with the machine before I left. This is a 30 day trial for the mask and if it works, they will send additional supplies. Pressures are much higher on new machine, so I have to adjust to this.
The oxygen concentrator and equipment will arrive tomorrow between 11 and 1. This experience was the first truly positive experience I have had with this company and I've been dealing with them since 2017. The owners were not known for being customer service oriented, but felt to be the lesser of the evils when it came to DME suppliers in the area.
The owner not realizing I was within earshot (because the tech forgot to shut the door between rooms) told another worker that I was the *itch from (named my town). The tech almost had a seizure because he knew it was about me. Meanwhile, I had never had an interaction with this man that I could recall. When I left, I had to pass his desk and the desk of the person he spoke to, so I turned to her and said, "let me introduce myself, I am the *itch from (named my town) so you will be able to put a face to his remark. She looked flustered and he abruptly left the room. I then left.
They did need to replace my equipment after the tree strike since the machine was covered in insulation from the attic. They dragged it out for over a month because it was still under warranty, which they reluctantly finally revealed. It may have been on the phone when I was trying to sort this out. I think they were trying to wait so they could charge insurance for a new one.
The daughter is a lawyer, which she revealed every time you had to interact with her. I just reminded her I was a paying customer and expected decent service whenever she was rude. She was a bully and her staff would try to keep her from answering the phone for this reason. The last time I saw her she was actually pleasant. Still trying to decide what was the change due to? Not sure if they are still the owners though. I did report this experience to the NP.
It was bitter cold in the 20's but due to high winds felt like it was in the teens and it was another gray day. Yesterday was gray and rainy. so today was an improvement. I'm ready for spring.
DSIL's father's funeral is next Tuesday. It will be a military service and he will be interred in Beverly National Cemetery in NJ, with his first wife. His second wife was a military widow, she survives, but I imagine she will be buried with her first husband when her time comes. DD and DSIL are going with us so they will drive and it's about an hour from here. We need to leave by 9 am at the latest. Lunch will be at the restaurant we used for my parents' 60th wedding anniversary party. It has since changed hands, but is still an Italian restaurant that DSIL says has great food.
Set up new machine and was able to sync it with my phone for daily reports, if I so desire. It is bigger than old machine in width and takes up quite a bit of space on nightstand. However, it is narrower from front to back so I could put the light controller behind it.
The tree is up, DH was able to straighten it and I need to start decorating it. Guess that's it from here. Hope everyone had a great day. Waving "hi" to everyone.
betrayal
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Marti - I seem to remember wearing zip down sweat shirts so they could get to my port. I second the suggestion about joining the "starting chemo" group. Mine still touches base periodically on our private Facebook account. Hope today wasn't too bad. You may have trouble sleeping tonight because of the steroids that are usually given with the chemo.
Loved the pictures of the Basilica. It was closed for construction when we there 9 years ago. We really enjoyed Barcelona.
Chris - what is happening to health care is just a crime! I hope you can figure something out. My daughter expects hers to go up over $500 a month and she is only in her '50's and healthy. Thank goodness we are able to help her pay for it. She doesn't qualify for MaineCare but is told she's too poor for Obamacare and of course her job doesn't offer any help.
I love seeing the snow pictures but don't want to be there. I'm playing golf in short sleeves instead of shoveling.
Bella is back with us. Her dad had a stroke Friday night. Jie has health issues too so who knows whether we'll become a 2 dog family
Computer is about to die on me so I'll say good night.
1946taco