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Post by cindyupnorth on Aug 13, 2019 15:29:22 GMT
EVERYONE is welcome of course. I said 50ISH. So 40s,50s,60s are good!! I just don't think we need the 20 yr olds coming in and say,, well. I would hate that. haha!!
I don't care if you're married, divorced, have children, empty nester, grandparent, whatever!! It's to share all our ups/downs, and help each other out!! Those with experience and been there done that, oR you haven't had this happened, and are wondering..WTH??
I'll try to think up a catchy name for the header. Looking forward to our little group!! I hope everyone will feel comfortable posting!
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Post by gizzy on Aug 13, 2019 15:30:19 GMT
Sure, I'm in.
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smcast
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Post by smcast on Aug 13, 2019 15:40:38 GMT
Had to do some quick calculation, but evidently I'm 53 on Friday. I'm so very in! For the past few years, I've had to do that too. Calculate from the year I was born. Crazy how fast time flies. I remember when I was young, hearing adults say that. Now it's me. Ugh! I guess it's good when we don't feel our age. Well, most days. hee hee.
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Aug 13, 2019 15:41:26 GMT
I'll try to think up a catchy name for the header. "not old, just older" popped into my head. It's a Bon Jovi song title.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Aug 13, 2019 15:51:07 GMT
Count me in I am just 50!!!
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The Great Carpezio
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Post by The Great Carpezio on Aug 13, 2019 16:14:54 GMT
I’m 47 with relatively young kids (11) but also perimenopausal. I’ll join in.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Aug 13, 2019 16:52:32 GMT
in! I just turned 50 earlier this year, and it's... weird. I never got bothered by my age before now, even when I turned 40, 45, etc. but for some reason saying "I'm 50" makes it seem like something about me is totally different, and not in a good way. Which I don't like, lol.
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Post by workingclassdog on Aug 13, 2019 17:06:15 GMT
Count me in!! 51 this year... ugggg I got a list!!
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Post by needshelp on Aug 13, 2019 17:54:23 GMT
EVERYONE is welcome of course. I said 50ISH. So 40s,50s,60s are good!! I just don't think we need the 20 yr olds coming in and say,, well. I would hate that. haha!! I don't care if you're married, divorced, have children, empty nester, grandparent, whatever!! It's to share all our ups/downs, and help each other out!! Those with experience and been there done that, oR you haven't had this happened, and are wondering..WTH?? I'll try to think up a catchy name for the header. Looking forward to our little group!! I hope everyone will feel comfortable posting! Great! I was just going to barge in uninvited, since I missed the cutoff of the 50s by a year.
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Post by ladytrisha on Aug 13, 2019 17:57:57 GMT
I'm 58 and was beginning to feel like the old lady in the group. I'm 59 now and turn 60 in November ... for some odd reason this pleases my mom more than I can say. And definitely more than me! Don't forget your AARP cards all you young'uns!
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RedSquirrelUK
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Aug 13, 2019 17:58:16 GMT
There was a comment about empty nesters, and I suddenly thought ohhhhh, I don't fit that. But I'm very happy to grumble, ache and glow along with everyone else. Glad to hear it - unless you don't have any aches or pains then I don't want to hear that I'll tell you ALL about my endometriosis then!
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Post by gar on Aug 13, 2019 17:58:54 GMT
EVERYONE is welcome of course. I said 50ISH. So 40s,50s,60s are good!! I just don't think we need the 20 yr olds coming in and say,, well. I would hate that. haha!! I don't care if you're married, divorced, have children, empty nester, grandparent, whatever!! It's to share all our ups/downs, and help each other out!! Those with experience and been there done that, oR you haven't had this happened, and are wondering..WTH?? I'll try to think up a catchy name for the header. Looking forward to our little group!! I hope everyone will feel comfortable posting! Little? 😀 I think 40s - 60s is going to be a huge chunk of our Peas!! 😁
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Post by cindyupnorth on Aug 13, 2019 18:06:02 GMT
Little? 😀 I think 40s - 60s is going to be a huge chunk of our Peas! \ True. When I was typing it, I was like. ehhhhh?
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msliz
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Post by msliz on Aug 13, 2019 18:37:26 GMT
53 before the year is done
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Post by peace on Aug 13, 2019 18:42:40 GMT
can we talk about nose hair??
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Post by Anita on Aug 13, 2019 18:51:26 GMT
I'm in. I'll be 50 next year.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Aug 13, 2019 18:59:22 GMT
can we talk about nose hair?? I will make nose hair one of the talking points for the wk!
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Post by holly on Aug 13, 2019 19:24:18 GMT
I’m in. I’ll turn 51 in December. Most of the time I forget that I am that old. Fortunately I don’t have too much wrong with me other than achy joints sometimes and too much weight (but that’s pretty much been my entire adult life). Looking forward to a place to commiserate.
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Post by peppermintpatty on Aug 13, 2019 19:37:16 GMT
51 in November. I'm in. Can we talk about the exam that I had NO idea has to happen at the yearly gyn when you turn 50? ?
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Post by Sanibel on Aug 13, 2019 19:37:36 GMT
Count me in! I will be 55 in September.
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Post by withapea on Aug 13, 2019 20:53:25 GMT
I turned 47 this year and I feel like I've crossed over LOL
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Aug 13, 2019 20:55:59 GMT
Can we talk about the exam that I had NO idea has to happen at the yearly gyn when you turn 50? What exam?? I turned 50 in Feb. and haven't had a gyno appt this year. Oh my stars what do they subject us to now?!
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Post by ladytrisha on Aug 13, 2019 21:19:13 GMT
can we talk about nose hair?? and facial hair - especially the long ones that appear overnight and yell "surprise" in the morning. Forget plucking, those suckers get shaved. I've given up also asking my hairdresser to get rid of my sideburns. She "trimmed" them because she wasn't really sure I'd want them gone. This week I went in and I'd shaved them before hand. I said "I looked like an old professor - THIS is how it's done" She nodded and said okay then. Good grief.
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Post by Peal on Aug 13, 2019 21:26:54 GMT
My biggest hurdle is osteoarthritis - I posted above that I had three joint replacements at 42. The night sweats, lack of sleep are, all over body aches and feeling like I weigh three times my weight lately are ticking me off. A positive thing as I've aged though is my leg hair is less and less. I no longer have dark hair on my legs and though I can feel some hair, you can't see it. I only have to shave once a week. However, some of those hairs have migrated to my face! I can't really see the hair on my legs either. But I don't think that has much to do with the hair. I'm still in my 40's, 47 next month, but I'd love to join. I haven't been very impressed with my 40's.
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Post by DEX on Aug 13, 2019 21:45:33 GMT
This thread is so funny. I am a very experienced senior as I will be 70 in about 6 months. I remember when I joined 2 Peas back in the day and everyone was having babies. Then it was more and more Peas were getting divorces and now we have all moved into Menopause Manor.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Aug 13, 2019 21:48:56 GMT
51 in November. I'm in. Can we talk about the exam that I had NO idea has to happen at the yearly gyn when you turn 50? ? Yea??? spill. I don't have to have them anymore either, unless there's problems. No pelvic exams or paps for 5 yrs.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2019 21:54:24 GMT
Phew! I could still contribute for 1 more year on this thread!! I'll be 59 in three months! Yikes!!!
I really can't complain about my age, because when I'm not recovering from surgeries, I'm physically ready to take on the world!!! This whole surgery/pain thing does suck and I'd love to put it behind me so I could focus on life again!!!
DIFFERENCES IN MY 50'S:
*No more drinking alcohol (extremely limited; for 'show' only now!!) *Only drink bottled water; sparkling water is with meals *I make sure to get 8 hours of sleep now *I don't waste time on situations or people who don't deserve it *I focus on DH, DD31 and myself & our pressing medical issues *I LOVE having my kitties as a comfort *I give thanks for each day and especially for any fun distractions
That's about it. DH is thankful that I take care of myself. As crappy as I feel most times, I make sure to moisturize and look as decent as I can....... I STILL love shoes, clothes, cooking, baking and keeping my house neat and clean.
If anything is too difficult, I put it off until I'm up to doing it. Nothing is as important as our health!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2019 21:58:01 GMT
I’m in, if you guys want me. I have some universal middle-age issues, but am very different in other ways in that my adult children will live with us until we die. I will never be blessed to experience “empty nest” syndrome. Hugs to you!! SAME here!!!!!!!!!! DS29 moved out last Summer and he's doing very well. DD31? She has nowhere else to go, and I fear that she'll be living with us for as long as we'll have her. It worries me every single day & has really put pressure on DH (her stepdad). Her own father won't allow her to come live with him and his severely stupid gf! They have no patience for mental disabilities. Idiots!
I wish you the best. It's harder to take care of ourselves when we still have adult children living with us who depend on us. I feel you!!!
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Post by AmandaA on Aug 13, 2019 22:06:18 GMT
EVERYONE is welcome of course. I said 50ISH. So 40s,50s,60s are good!! I just don't think we need the 20 yr olds coming in and say,, well. I would hate that. haha!! I don't care if you're married, divorced, have children, empty nester, grandparent, whatever!! It's to share all our ups/downs, and help each other out!! Those with experience and been there done that, oR you haven't had this happened, and are wondering..WTH?? I'll try to think up a catchy name for the header. Looking forward to our little group!! I hope everyone will feel comfortable posting! Perhaps there needs to be a “formula”. I kinda thought 40’s minus a uterus with bonus points for temporary menopause in my 20’s might get me access, but then I remembered that I still have a 4 year old which is probably a huge deduction to my score 🤷🏻♀️
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Post by mtscrapper on Aug 13, 2019 22:19:12 GMT
Turned 53 a month ago. I have had really good health until about 2 years ago. Then so many little niggly things that don't have an explanation and a few big things that I still don't have answers for. Old age is very frustrating! I got progressives a year ago. Menopause is not happening yet, but it might as well be because I suffer from terrible sweating episodes anytime I do anything in any kind of temperature which is a side effect of the prednisone I'm on for the problems above. I still have one son at home (26), but he is finishing up school, and he SHOULD be out of the house at least by the start of next year. But he is pretty independent, so we do feel the empty nesting thing, and he is pretty good at not leaving messes around, so there's that. First colonoscopy in a couple of weeks - YAY!
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