https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:45:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1/page/2#post-2294846 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 01:42:21 +0000 CarolS 2294846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Anchie, I am so sorry you have to carry that.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2294776 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:42:05 +0000 anchie 2294776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for good wishes. Medication did not yet kick in, so I am still struggling with variety of symptoms. I got another week of sick leave. Hopefully I will start feeling better soon.</p> <p>Today is my mom 76th birthday. She is really struggling, Parkinson’s disease is progressing rapidly, she has problems with swallowing, chewing, eating and speaking. When I call her I don’t understand anymore what she is saying. She fell recently and broke one of her vertebrae, so she is not mobile anymore.<br /> She also has liver cancer that is advancing quickly and not responding to therapy, so her oncologist stopped it.<br /> She doesn’t know that she is terminally ill and is still hoping that she will get better which is breaking my heart. But I can’t tell her that she has just short time to live. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293815 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:28:29 +0000 JamC 2293815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s tough enough dealing with aging parents with health issues, but really difficult when they are not local and you don’t feel well yourself. Wishing you well in your health journey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293790 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 06:24:25 +0000 MsMaven 2293790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have a lot to deal with right now. I hope the therapy works for you. I've been through the years of parents becoming unable to care for themselves, luckily I have two sisters and we worked together to deal with all the issues. And I know how fashion takes a back seat when you aren't feeling 100%.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293747 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 02:42:30 +0000 Kathie 2293747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wishing you the very best with the new medication. I know all too well how stressful it can be to handle the affairs of aging parents. You have my deepest sympathy; it's hard. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293677 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 20:49:41 +0000 Minaminu 2293677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Having elderly parents living in a different country is so stressful and I am sorry to hear they are not doing well. Wishing you strength for those challenging months. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293644 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:05:13 +0000 Cardiff girl 2293644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh gosh Anchie that’s tough.My heart goes out to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293589 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:17:49 +0000 Star (Lise) 2293589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good vibes from the Black Sea Anchie, wishing you strength and good health soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293573 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 04:38:06 +0000 Jenni NZ 2293573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So nice to hear from you Anchie and I am so sorry about all this for you. Yes hyperthyroidism can really knock people around! Hopefully the medicine helps soon and that you didn’t get rid of *all* the slightly bigger clothing.<br /> It is very hard dealing with ill parents too- after Dad died ( which is 12 years ago now) I was surprised how much better I slept with that anxiety gone. Sending supportive thoughts over the ether! Hope you feel OK about how the house clearing went and that the wee dog Tara is doing well xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293527 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:11:39 +0000 Style Fan 2293527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anchie, I am sorry that you have not been feeling well.&nbsp; Hopefully, the medication will help.&nbsp; The situation with your parents sounds so stressful.&nbsp; My thoughts are with you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293511 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:28:53 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2293511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so sorry to hear about these very trying times for you. Glad you checked in, though! I'm sending good thoughts your way for healing and strength to face the stress with your parents' situations. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293465 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:45:19 +0000 unfrumped 2293465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a load to be carrying. Thank you for sharing- sending thoughts for strength and peace. It’s hard enough with ill parents, and you need to be well yourself to deal with things. Hoping for good improvement with your treatment. Agree with Angie, each day’s challenges are sufficient, inasmuch as you can do that, though I know that still involves some scheduling for the future. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293447 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:43:06 +0000 Sisi 2293447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dear Anchie, I am so sorry to hear this! Sending you positive vibes and healing thoughts. I wish you all the best. Hugs. xxx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293413 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 03:20:16 +0000 CarolS 2293413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am sorry you're being dealt so many things at once, Anchie. To have your own health challenges on top of long distance elder care is a lot. I hope you feel better soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293397 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 01:23:50 +0000 Irina 2293397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear about your health challenges, Anchie. Hope you will feel better soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293374 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:15:17 +0000 kellygirl 2293374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry to hear what you are having to deal with. I can relate in many ways except that my parents are relatively close by. Hope that the therapy helps and you are feeling back to your normal self soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293368 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 23:38:56 +0000 Anonymous 2293368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hope you feel better soon. Wish you a fast recovery and daily strength to navigate your parents’ care. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293349 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 22:06:03 +0000 Janet 2293349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sending good vibes, Anchie. That's a lot to be going through all at once. I hope the medication is effective, with minimal side effects.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293343 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 21:49:46 +0000 Elle 2293343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry to hear about your parents and your own health problems. It is unbelievably difficult to deal with problems long distance. I"m glad you have a treatment plan for your thyroid problems and hope that as your health improves, dealing with the non-stop stress of your parents illness will get a bit easier.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293308 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:35:10 +0000 Angie 2293308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Anchie,</b> good to hear from you. I'm sorry you're under the weather, and hope that treatment gives you an energy boost and makes you feel better soon. Sending healing thoughts.&nbsp;</p> <p>Dealing with aging and unwell parents from afar is very tough, tricky, &nbsp;and stressful. It's daily anxiety, and I empathize greatly. Feel free to PM me to help trouble shoot the challenges. Hang in there. One day at a time.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293307 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:26:20 +0000 Barbara Diane 2293307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that’s really a lot. Take time for yourself even if it’s in small increments. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293296 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:41:07 +0000 Sal 2293296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best wishes Anchie- that’s a lot on your plate. Hope you start to feel better soon . It’s hard with aging parents - very exhausting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293290 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:34:53 +0000 kkards 2293290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>good to "see you" again<br />sorry to hear that you've not been feeling yourself. hoping this medication works its magic (ok, i know its not really magic) and you are feeling better and more yourself soon.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293288 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:26:59 +0000 Suz 2293288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anchie, I'm so sorry you are feeling unwell. What a lot you have on your plate! I do hope the medication helps and you begin to have more energy again soon.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293286 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:21:28 +0000 anchie 2293286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks all for your kind words</p> <p>rachy - thanks for sharing. my father also has hyperthyroidism and got radiation treatment, but this was not offered to me. My doctor is convinced that my thyroid will go back to normal after 6 months of the medication that I started today (thiamazol). I still have huge appetite and eating a ton, mostly carbs, and my weight is still going down, but I expect it will change as soon as this therapy starts to work. I also got some beta blockers and cortisone to help with symptoms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293282 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:02:54 +0000 Helena 2293282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anchie, that's a lot to deal with, and so difficult. I'm so sorry. Sending you love. xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293281 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:56:10 +0000 rachylou 2293281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s a lot, Anchie. Fashion definitely gets to fall off the list.</p> <p>If it’s any comfort, I have hyperthyroidism. I got the radiation treatment and my weight actually came into balance as a result. I was carb loading for the fast pulse since it’s like running all day long. The trick for me was to remember I didn’t need to eat like a triathlete anymore. There was a fear component about weight loss and not eating enough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293276 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:28:18 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2293276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for checking in. I’ve been thinking g about you. I hope the hyperthyroidism treatment takes care of the weight drops that have concerned you in the past. Sorry to hear about your parents; I know that’s tough. Wishing you well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293264 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:27:10 +0000 slim cat 2293264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry to hear about stress and not feeling yourself. I hope the therapy will work and any changes in weight will be just temporarily. Hugs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/little-life-update-1#post-2293261 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:23:10 +0000 Jenn 2293261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so sorry you're going through all this, <b>anchie</b>! Hopefully, the new therapy will help and the weight gain won't seem so bad in comparison to having more energy and feeling like yourself again. It sounds like you've been in survival mode...no wonder fashion and style have taken a back seat! </p>