why most older women's pants have an elastic waist. It's not because menopause causes daily ins and outs of the mid section (the word bloating was invented for such times). It's not because older women usually have a closet full of clothes yet continue to wear the same outfit every year (and stretch allows a yearly gain). It's not because arthritic hands and fingers have difficulty opening buttons and zippers (but it helps). It's because one thing in their lives increases in speed and urgency as they age. Having to pee. Those pants must come down as quickly as possible! I drink decaf, water, milk, cola and it does not make a difference. For some reason, that subtle inkling of a tinkling is gone. No warning as sometimes is the case when a dam breaks. Not even a hint. It gets to the point where they ask the location of the restroom before the menu comes, before the browsing begins, before the wedding buffet line. How can it hold long enough to be filled to bursting without giving a clue, but can't wait a minute more? What the hell?
Spent Sunday at the hospital waiting for discharge which came late (lots of new patients were admitted). She managed no worse at home last night, was switched to Augmentin, and we got her groceries this morning so she's content and resting for a few days. I'll be taking her Thursday for two appointments, not only can't she drive, but she can't fit behind the wheel. She is very heavy to begin with (not good for surgery) but her abdomen now is so enlarged that she can't get pants on. I have to find a pair for her to wear tomorrow at Kohls or JCP, all we have left here. Rock hard large ball and no one ever explained what to expect from the condition and surgery so we'll find out more later in the week and how long this will last.
Nit loves dirt. Always has.
Bud likes concrete, Missy likes to show off, and Nit .. well ... the dirt spot.
I hope your weekend went well. I barely remember the last two weeks, all I know is I missed the first half of August. I am not happy about losing summer. Did I ever mention that?
I think a giveaway should be coming up to thank you all for your support and prayers. But what? I got rid of almost everything!
Thanks for visiting.
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Still praying for you and your sister. Prayers for healing, rest, comfort, and peace.
Hi Marly,
You got your Sis home. That is wonderful. How blessed she is to have you.
I live in Southern California (for now), and find that a loosely fitting dress, called a shift has provided me with comfort when recuperating from any surgery and not to worry about the tight waist band at this time. Just a thought.
Yes, welcome to my world of getting to the pot in time...
As for Nit, Bud and Missy, they do provide entertainment from time to time, when not resting or sleeping.
Take care and keeping you and family in prayers,
Barb
Marly, glad Ms. Carol is home. Hope everyone gets a little rest. If you can't find pants for your sister, look at some scrub pants, go up to 4-5x, some with elastic,some with drawstrings that are very forgiving. Elastic ones may look like summer pants. Continue prayers and best wishes for next round. Your kitties are sweet, that Missy looks like my girl.
Glad to hear Carole made it home. She must be glad to be there. You are one terrific sister and your porch area looks lovely with the flowers!
No giveaway is necessary. Your sister's continuing improvement is all we could want. Enjoyed the pics of your fur babies. I agree that scrub pants or maternity wear may be the answer.
Glad to hear your sister is back home, hope things keep improving there for both of you.
Take care
Glad Carole can be at home for a few days. Hoping all will go well for her in the coming days and weeks.
Love your kitties. I know each one has his/her own personality. Ours do too.
Take care, thinking of and praying for you and Carole.
Hugs,
Charlotte in Va.
So wishing our warm and sunny weather would go on and on but .....However, I'm so happy to hear your sis is home. Hoping that in the next few weeks things will settle down a bit and you can take time for you.
Thanks for keeping us up to date on Carole. Glad she's home. Get her a muu muu. Or a caftan. Big and loose fitting is good any time. I cracked up at your pants with elastic comments. So true!
that's why I love wearing scrubs at work...the young ones always laugh because I pee so often...like, okay we have a multiple to x ray so I better pee, going on a portable, I better pee first...and going to surgery to stand there for hours...better hope I didn't drink much all day...enough of that...glad that Carole is home for a bit...hoping that helps her relax and heal...oh that cats look so happy outside...hugs
sending big hugs to both of you.
I can so totally relate- find the restroom first wherever i am. worse than the kids when they were small and wanted to 'explore'. forget exploring; mine/ours is from sheer necessity,,, darn it!
Been wearing elastic pants for about 10 years now.....guess why?
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