Support Groups - Stay At Home Moms #224

Welcome all to a thread full of wonderful women taking on the responsibilty of raising a family and trying to take care of themselves too. We look forward to a new day with members, new and old! :wave: Please feel free to jump right in and say hello Here is a little bit about who we are ... ;)

MichelleRae: Michelle sahm to Taylor 8-25-01 & Teagan 10-13-03 Married 2 years to Zhaun. Plan I'm following is a combined WW and South Beach Diet

Spryng: 24 y.o. married 6 years. Kids- Ava 4, Bubba (aka Joseph) 3 & Tanner 1. Currently on ww, hit goal in April.

Mompen: Penny 23 y.o. Happily Married & SAHM Momma to three active boys, Hunter almost 5, Nicholas almost 4 & Andrew 13 mo. Weight Watchers is my way of life

Loveliam: Leigh SAHM to Liam 10.21.03 & happily married for 2 years. Doing the Weight Watchers thing

Sydsmom: Kristin SAHM to Sydney 09-27-01, married almost 2 years to wonderful dh Began Weight watchers mid-July

Cheri: married to Donald for 8.5 years, SAHM/homeschooling momma to Nathan, 5 (9-11-98), Daniel, 3 (8-29-00) & Elijah, 1 (10-16-02) & doing the low carb thing kinda, lol

Angel: SAHM of 4, Ages 8,8,7,&4.

Cindi: Mom to 6 boys & 1 mean girl. Plan.. No diet for me! Portion control, exercise & lots of water (most days)

Chubba: Geri..Mom to two boys, Will (3) & Tony (1)..married for 4 years to a great guy..following Dr Phil most days!

Crystal: 27 yo sahm of 3 almost 4. Alisa 5, Ally 3, & Andrew 20 months. Due Feb 1st. Married almost 9 years, live in Texas & homeschool. Avon & Watkins Sales Rep. My plan when on it counting calories & exercise

Ricci sahm to two boys 4 and 5, married 7 years, going to be doing ww

Jaymi: 2 kids, 20 mo Girl & 6 yo boy. Been married to DH for 2 ½ years. I’m counting calories, eating lowfat foods & exercise. I have no idea what the name of that diet is!!!

Ok penny I keep IM'ing you and you arent answering on yahoo!! ;) turn on your speakers duuuudddeeee

Leigh,
Congrats again on the loss! Have a great time at the wedding. Is Liam going with you? Is hubby back in town yet?

Di,
Congrats on getting back off those pounds! :cheer: That is wonderful! I think it is hard to get back on track so congrats to you for doing it! I agree that some exercise is better than none. When I used to go to the gym, the boys were the same way at first but then they would cry to go once they got used to it! Hope they start liking it! :)

Kristen,
I laugh at your siggy line everytime you post... lol It is just too funny! :lol: Are you going to take progress pics along the way? Have you measured yourself??? I'm being nosey I know. And the red appliances huh? I bet your kitchen is bold with color. Do you have a black n white checkered floor???

Cheri,
I just went to your blog. You are a knock out! :) Very pretty lady :) Luv the pics of the boys :) Too cute! I never realized that we just about have the same stepping stones. 3 boys :)

Ricci,
Did you find anything good day shopping? Did you buy anything for yourself??

Mel,
I bet you are tired! Get some rest woman!!!!! And again, thanks so much for the shoes :)

Crystal,
Did you do anything today? How is moms house coming?

Geri,
You are too funny about being in school before we were born...... :lol: That would make us 19 right now.... LOL We love you! And btw, shame on you for Spryng's nickname...... LOL

Michelle,
I don't want your new number! NANA! You don't ever call me! J/J I sure hope you are feeling better. That is horrible that the dr thinks you bruised your cavity wall. Is there anything that can be done or will the meds help? Will it affect your weight loss? I know that is not the most important thing, your health is! :) Sending some extra hugs your way! :)

Jaymi,
Hang in there! I know you can get back on track!

Big shout outs to Cindi, Spryng, Melinda, Angel, Andrea, Misty, Candy, and I sure hope I didn't forget anyone.....
Like Michelle says, "Blame My Head, Not My Heart" :)

Well I hope everyone has a wonderful night!
Oh BTW, I think I solved my sleep issues. Nicholas got in the bed with us one night and pottied in our bed. So I took the egg crate off to clean it and I never put it back on..... I think my sleeping mystery is finally solved. I will put it back on tomorrow and hopefully that is it!

:) TTYL!!!!

Good Morning Ladies!

How is everyone doing this morning? Any plans for today?

Ok Here is the QOTD.....

Name one thing (only one) that you don't like about yourself. :( :censored: :stress:

Now name two things that you do like about yourself! :cheer: :dancer: :cb:

Good Morning Ladies!!

So after a lot of stressing out TOM has finally arrived Thank Goodness!! But I would also like to report that I will be having another baby.......A MALTESE PUPPY!! Ha Ha had you all fooled!! ;)

Di I have no clue how my chest wall could be bruised at this point as I've stopped all upperbody resistance training, If this pain is not gone after a week on the vioxx I'm going to talk to my doctor about it again because I'm worried about PPH (primary pulmonary hypertension) Which is most simply put, high blood pressure in my lungs, the other thing I'm concerned it could be is a clot in my lungs because I spent just over a year on bedrest its possible even though I've been quite active the last few months.

Penny I had fun chatting with you last night! I miss when we used to chat everynight and watch Roseanne together ;) What do you have planned today?

Geri, how are those lil ones doing?

Leigh, way to go on your weigh in!!! I'm so proud of you!!! You are doing so awesome!!! I was going to ask you your DH's name because we watch Fox news quite a bit here I wonder if I've seen some of his reports, or rather, heard them because I'm usually listening to it while I'm doing something else lol. Teagan is getting ready to start standing up on her own without holding on to anything, she's tried a couple of times but didn't quite make it!! Soon enough!! Oh man I'm in for it when I have two of them walking!! ;)

Spryng, I hope you are having a great time with your DH!!

Crystal you are right it wasn't fair of me to keep you guys guessing about what happened with me, I'm sorry, I just got busy and was just checking in and reading the posts. I should have slowed down and taken a minute to let you all know how I was doing. :) Thanks for the concern :D How are you feeling hun? Have the good second trimester energy bursts coming yet? I always loved the second tri I felt so energetic although with the last pregnancy I couldn't do anything but lay and bed and get up to pee lol.

Ok I need to get my girls fed, I'll be back a little later but a big HOWDY :wave: to everyone. I hope you all have a wonderful sunshiney day!!
Love to all!
Michelle

Hmmmm...

ok one thing I don't like about myself is my obsessive behaviours and all or nothing attitude, I'm working on that though :)

Two things that I like about myself, is that by nature I'm a caring loving person, and second, is how I've come through some tough stuff and became a better person.

Next?

Michelle,
You are a very strong lady! :) And I luv ya. Congrats on the baby! Emma will be a beautiful little girl! ;) I would figure you would get a boy doggie since you have so much estrogen in your house..... LOL

As for me......

I dislike my weight problem.... :( I'm working on that though!

I am always thinking of others before myself. And I like that I am a upbeat cheerful person.

Okay - first, Michelle- I'm so relieved that everything is mostly okay - other than you possibly being bruised. That's not good! Hope I'm not being too personal here - just tell me if I am and I will not be offended :lol: is all this related to your PIH while pregnant? I'm curious because I think I have Mitrial Valve Prolapse since pregnancy and that's why I get those heart palpatations now and then. But my personal hypothesis is that it's all connected to the pre-eclampsia, though there's no "medical evidence" so the doctor wouldn't say that. Anyway, hope your back to normal soon. Congrats on the puppy! You'll have to post pics of course :) DH's name is Jonathan Serrie.

Did okay yesterday. I used 13 flexpoints. Some of those were for a sour apple martini :lol: It was soooo good. I very rarely have alcohol, but once in a while I like a drink. We were at this pre-wedding get-together, but not the rehearsal dinner. Anyway, BIL and BIL's girlfriend came in from CA last night because they're going to the wedding too.

Di- that's funny about Ethan freaking out when the girl touched him! Congrats on getting some exercise in!

Melissa- welcome back! Yes, I posted a big thank you for the clothes, but you must have already left :) Thank you, they're adorable. DH will be back before you knw it :)

Geri- do you usually go to the west or east coast of FL? Any big plans this weekensd for ya'll?

Jaymi-it sounds like you're quite the cook :) Maybe I'll stop by for dinner!

Penny- yes, Liam is coming to the wedding too so maybe I'll get some pics of everyone looking decent! Let us know how the mattress change goes!

One thing I don't like about myself:
I have a lot of fears/anxieties - like I'm afraid of flying, and stuff like that.

Two things I do like:
hmm . . . it shouldn't take me so long to think about this one :lol:
I'm creative and I think I'm generally a nice person.

Okay, have a great morning, gals :)

awww you girls are great!!

Leigh, I am 99% sure that none of my problems are related to my PIH. I, like you, get palpatations but mine are most likely caused by my thyroid, my levels were wayyyy high before I had my thyroid partially removed, and my doc is just amazed that I didn't have any heart problems besides the palps. Now my lung problems are caused by an auto immune disease called sarcoidosis, which has no known cause and no cure but can go into "remission" so to speak, mine was pretty quiet at my last visit except for the fact that I have irreversable damage in my lungs that was caused by the disease. I believe I've had it for several years but doctors in the past have treated me for asthma which my breathing tests show that I do NOT have so none of the previous treatments worked for me. I have a below average breathing and lung capacity and to top that off, I hyperventilate very easily because of my anxiety attacks so sometimes I think that I can't breathe and I freak out and I make it worse lol. But back to blood pressure, my blood pressure actually was elevated even more after the birth of teagan and I went on BP meds (labetalol) which caused me to crash and burn when I took them lol. Since I've started eating better and exercising and meditating (yes I meditate, trying to heal my soul as well :) ) my blood pressure has returned to a healthy 110/60. Ok sorry didn't mean to go into a full blown explanation lol hope I didn't bore you.

Penny I did want a boy puppy at first but I would feel bad making him a "foo foo" dog lol so I'll just go with what I know best lol!!

Ok I got a cryin baby I'll be back!
Michelle

Hello everyone! I am here watching Denise Austin on TV, but not doing it! My daughter has risen!! I had time to exercise.. But I kept procrastinating.. Everything is my fault! I’ve been thinking about tackling that pool by myself today, but I’m not sure.. The park might be a better bet. I think I’m not going to let myself have any rewards or go anywhere unless I exercise first. Today is my official weigh-in day. And I have gained 5 lbs back... I would like to just go jump in the ocean... but there's nothing I can do about it now. I set my alarm to go off at 6:30, but my daughter woke up too. So i put her in the bed with me and get finally went back to sleep (me included), so now at 9 and I ate some Capn' Crunch! Hubby is at work. It looks sunny outside.. I wonder how long that will last! I’m hungry again, I have a headache, and I had one of my terrifying “TORNADO” nightmares last night. I know what it probably means.. That I’m about to go through a storm.. And since hubby was in it… he’s included… I’ve been having those dreams since I was younger, but back then the tornados were always far away… they are getting closer and closer as I get older…and it petrifies me… I can’t imagine anything that terrible happening to me! Well enough of my “pity party”:

1 thing that I hate about myself is…. My thighs.
2 things that I like is my skin, and my eyes.

I know those are all things that pertain to my looks, but sometimes my other qualities are only helpful at times…. Caring a lot and being sensitive…etc.etc… can be hard on you. Ok I just watched a whole 30 minute workout.. I need to be doing it myself! I’m gonna go rewind it and do some of it. That darned dog is barking away… I swear if we get evicted because of that dog….. I’ll kill my DH.. I keep warning him.. But he doesn’t care… people only come and complain to me since he’s at work all the time… But the next time someone says they will have the dog removed or whatever other threats they make,,, I will say who cares.. Do it! I know people can hear my daughter crying and whatever… but people can’t be evicted because of that.. A baby cries.. That’s her job right!! :lol: But a dog… we don’t NEED a dog.. So its something they can complain about! I’m just not in the mood for the people around here.. Or a dog today that constantly barks for no reason…Anyways I better go and get ready to exercise. Talk with ya later!! Jaymi

Good morning all!

I promised I would check in this weekend while Dh was home and I meant it! LOL... I don't have time to get personal and I am sorry about that. I did skim through the posts I missed though. Michelle I'm so glad nothing really bad was wrong. And about that QOTD--- I hate my impatience at times and I love my wit and level headedness!!

OK, well I still have to get ready for today. Going to see the Bourne Supremacy with SIL, Dh and kids will spend the day at MIL's house. We are suppose to have crab legs, shrimp and steak for dinner (at MIL house) so that sounds yummy! Yesterday we went to Joplin and played around. It was fun. Tomorrow though I'll have more time to post because it will be a day to stay around the house while I pack the kids stuff, my stuff, get groceries for the truck and all that. We are going to bbq tomorrow.
OK, so I know... enough about me, lol. But my weekend is great so far!! I miss you all and I promise to catch up tomorrow and get personal with everyone! TTYL!

Hi Ladies,

How is everyone doing?

Spryng,
Please let me know how the movie is. Hubby wants us to go see it this weekend. I am so glad you are having such a wonderful time. You deserve it! And you will feel like a new person after all these good times. Enjoy!

Leigh,
Sour apple huh? I bet that was good. You are doing so awesome! I commend you for such a well done job! Hope you have a wonderful time at the movies!

Jaymi,
You need to get moving and get into action! Don't let your weight get the best of you again!

Michelle,
Why did you have to tell us about the puppy so soon. You know I can't wait 8 weeks to see pics of Emma. grrrrrr..... I'm an impatient child :lol:

Drew is out of diapers so I must go to Wal-Mart. Diapers, milk, juice, mayo, and thanks to Michelle... now I must get new undies :lol:

TTYL!

Good morning everyone.
I have a killer headache, so I think I am going to go take a nap soon. Let's see about the questions: One thing I don't like about myself: I don't like how needy I get at times. Two things I do like: I am very creative,and I like my legs and eyes. Oh wait, that's three. Anyway, off to sleep. I will check in later.

Hi again :) Doing well today. Had a low-carb bagel for breakfast. No lunch yet. Will probably use a few flexpoints for the wedding food tonight.

Jaymi- Did you get the workout in? Hope so :)

Michelle- I'm glad your blood pressure is now normal - that's great!

Spryng- glad you're having fun with DH :) and SIL!

Penny :rofl: new undies! Okay, well, have fun then :lol:

Ricci- how does your head feel??? Hope it's better!

Okay, I'm off again :) Maybe I can post pics soon if we take some later. I'm sure we will since Liam will be dressed nicely.

Michelle, I don't blame you for being worried about the worst case scenario in regards to the pain in your chest, as I'm the same way. It's good to be proactive about your health and nobody knows your body like you do. Hopefully it's just a simple strain and avoiding upper body work outs will do the trick. Congrats on the puppy! Aren't puppies the most adorable creatures on earth??? :)

Penny, glad you solved the sleep mystery! Nothing worse than lack of sleep in a household! I'm having issues myself with my overpriced mattress. Hate to get a new one anytime soon, but I'm miserable in it lately.

Leigh, the apple martini sounds delightful! I would gladly use some flexpoints on a margarita at any given time. I'm like you, I don't drink too often, but it is a nice treat once in a while.

Howdy Spryng! Sounds like you are having a blast so far. Can't believe you even had time to check in, but glad to hear from ya. Can't wait to hear more details about your action-packed weekend. Enjoy!

Ricci, I hope the headache goes away after a nice long nap. Feel better soon!

The QOTD:
Don't like- my prcrastinating nature!
like-my creativity and my ability to find an "up" side in most situations or people.

Ok, just got out of the shower and have dripping hair. Boys are down for a nap, hubby is demanding some "alone" time, lol so I better get off the computer. I'll try and check in when I have more time to chat.

Helllooooo to all you lovely ladies that I couldn't get personal with in this post, I'll catch up soon I swear!

hugs,
Di

Hey hey ladies~

Just checking in to report that I did pilates today while the boys napped and that makes 6 of 7 days. Woot. Granted I only have the rest of my life ahead of me. But I so dislike exercise so this really is kinda a big thing in my life. :lol:

Leigh--Hope you have a great time tonight...I bet Liam will be adorable.

Spryng--do tell about the movie. I liked the first one. :) Enjoy your supper too, sounds yummy.

Penny--wal*mart on a Saturday, poor thing. I hate having to go there on Saturday ours if flooded with tourist and I end up wanting to pull my hair out or poke someone in the eye before I leave. :)

Michelle--thanks for the update. I hope the Vioxx will help. Be careful I think it is very irritating to the tummy. (my mom has severe RA and that is one of the many meds she's been on, currently she's on Methotrexate and arthotec)

Ricci--hope the nape helps your headache. Feel better.

QOTD

I dislike how I'm inconsistant and I procrastinate

I like my handwriting and that I have a lot of compassion.

And someone asked the other day ...I'm 5' 7''

Ok...off to tidy this living room that Elijah has strewn toys all over and get supper prepped. Hope yall are having a nice Saturday. :)

Hello everyone.. Just a quick update... Food hasn't been THAT bad... I ate a SF kool cup and a pickle, and some candy canes... and I ate some of my porkchops, an apple, a plum, and a red pear. I exercised for like 18 minutes and I got tired and just laid there and gave up. I don't have any energy. I get way too tired too fast.. MY daughter is acting bad anyways, so I'm going to wait until her nap and try again.. That darn dog is barking away... hubby is laying on the floor sleeping.. oh well, I don't care. If someone comes banging on the door, he can talk to them! Well I gotta go... gotta pee!! :rofl: :lol3: Talk with you all later!

Sorry I didn't post yesterday, or if I did, I don't remember it!!

I have broken out in some kind of rash from something unknown. The only thing I know I have done different is that I started using Splenda this week. So I have been taking Benadryl feeling kinda groggy. Now Christian has a fever so I will have to be quick while he is out of my lap!

I did maintain again and I am so thrilled about it. I will have to continue with the effort and see if I can get past 197 next week. I want new clothes!!!! Been watching too much WHAT NOT TO wEAR and I know I am soooo not fashionable now!! I should be on that show, I could use a new wardrobe, but not 5000 worth til I reach my goal!!

Congrats to all the losers and to the ones who didn't...it's a new week, start fresh, put a little extra effort into it and see what happens this week. If I can do it, anyone can! YOU CAN!!!

to catch up...

My toenails are pearl pink

My dh was my boss when we met ;)

The thing I hate most about myself is my inability to complete anything!

The things I like about myself are...hmmmm...thinking...okay, I think I am a great mom, I think my kids would agree(except for maybe the 18 yo that knows more than anyone in the world now!). The second thing that I like about myself is that I am a positive person who refuses to let anything get me down. If I can't figure it out myself, I give it to God and he takes care of me always!

Did I answer all the questions???

back soon!

How is everyone this evening.I've been alittle busy with the Family and catching up on house work today.Sorry I missed the post yesterday or at least I think I did. :dizzy: I'm so tired I can't remember right now.

QOTD

I don't like the fact that I can't stay organized and I'm inconsistant with everything.

I do Like the fact that I'm a great mother and I'm a very loving person.

Yesterday's QOTD


My toenails are violet pink or purple not really sure.

As far as me dieting.I'm much happier when I don't worry about it.I'm going to continue to exercise and watch what I eat but I'm not going to worry about every little thing I stick in my mouth.The only thing it does is stress me out.So I think if I don't worry about it then I'll probly lose weight without relizing it.So that's my new plan.It's just really stressful for me and I'm really grumpy when I do.So i'll let ya'll know how it works for me.

I got to get off here and get my curtain climbers in the bed.We've got church in the morning then were off to N.C. to my Dh's sisters baby shower.She's having a girl.It's due August 23 and my B-day is the 21rst so I told her if she had it on my B-day then she had to give it to me for a gift.lol :lol: I do miss having a baby around.All my kids are growing so fast.Well i'll ttyl :D

Hey there ladies!

QOTD... I hate the fact that I don't have more patience (especially with the boys)
I like my eyes and my handwriting too (I loved that one Cheri so I'll steal it if you don't mind :D )

Angel...I think you have a good plan...you have to do what works for you.

Jaymi...did you get your exercise in today? I think you should have put the baby on Dh while he slept on the floor :lol: but that's just me!

Cindi..how the heck do you think you can be organized with all those kids?? I think you're a great person too! :) So your Dh was your boss, hey?

Cheri, I used to hate exercise too. Now that I try to do it everyday I actually like it (once I get my butt going that is!) If I miss a day I feel very guilty beacuse it's usually out of pure laziness.

Di, maybe hubby should have had his alone time BEFORE your shower :o ;) :lol: ! I so envy nap time!

Leigh..hope you're enjoying the wedding. A drink everyonce in a while is what flexpoints are for I thought :lol: Let's see..the east coast of FL..where all the NY'ers live :lol: My BIL lives in Coral Springs near Ft Lauderdale so we'll stay in FLL for a few days. The guys go diving. Then we go to Islamorada and stay at Ocean Pointe Suites the rest of the time. It takes about 19 hours or so to get there by car and FL is the longest darn state...especially when you're going way south. I just love the Keys. I get to have 1 piece of Key Lime pie while there :D . I can taste it already. Where did you live?

Spryng..have a great time!!

Ricci..hope your headache is gone.

Penny.. OK, so maybe you were born but you were all awful young then :lol:

Michelle.. man you really have had the health issues!! Hope this stays just a strain! Take it easy there chickie!

If I forgot you...I'm so very very sorry! Nothing personal. I need to get some work done on another site.

Have a wonderful Saturday night...and I'll ttyl!!

I think Jaymi should have put the barking dog on top of dh while sleeping...but that's just me!!! ;) ;) ;)

Good morning ladies,

Cindy...LOL...how about both the baby and the barking dog???

Just did a 2 mile walk. I can here Dh yelling at the boys upstairs so I lost my motivation. I'll take them for a bike ride later today. No other plans for me. I have to figure out dinner.

Have a wonderful Sunday everyone!

I'll TTYL

Morning :) Not surer how much time I'll have to post/reply because BIL and BIL's girlfriend want to see Savannah, so we're taking a road trip :) The wedding was okay - I wanted to post a few pics from yesterday since ya'll want to see recent pics of Liam. The 2 of him are right before we left for the wedding. The one of me is a joke one from the wedding. I had to hold DH's drink almost all night since he was holding Liam :lol:
TTYL

Hey girls! Just a fly by post, I hope you are all having a wonderful sunday.
Leigh those pics of Liam are absolutely adorable!!

We're going to look at the dog breeders pups but not out of the litter mine will come from she just wanted us to come take a look at some of the litters she has. And then we are gonna bbq some supper and early to bed today I think. Have a great night girls!!

Michelle

Just quick everyone!!! HELLLOOOO!

I tried to post yesterday. I had a tough day with the kids. I wrote a personal post to a few of you and then POOF. PJ hit the mouse and it backed up my screen and it was all gone. I did not have the energy to write it again.

Cindy, What kind of rash do ya have. Sounds like maybe 5th's disease. See if you little guy gets a slapped cheek look after the fever goes. Common among kids this time of year and if you never had it, you don't normally get a fever just a rash. Kids don't always get fevers either, but sometimes they do and it follows with red cheek or two.

Leigh, Liam looks ADORABLE....which wine was better, the red or white?

Cheri, great job on the exercise!!!

Hello, Spryng, Michelle, Geri, Penny, Jamyi and the rest of you. Hope all of you are well.

Hi all,
My ww stuff FINALLy got here. Could one of you tell me how many points a day I get. I am 5'7 and 153. I still have a slight headache. I think it's from TOM which came last week, but is now gone. Have a great evening.

Good evening all!

Sorry I didn't get here sooner today... I'm taking a breather from packing at the moment. Got all the kids stuff packed... made me almost cry. I'm going to miss them so much!!! I'm sure I'll be bawling like crazy tomorrow morning when I drop them off.
But anyway, today has been super busy. I haven't even eaten dinner yet because I forgot! I made a healthy choice meal about 30 min ago in the microwave and just now remembered it, lol. What a scatterbrain I am ,lol.

Ok, Michelle, I missed it... what kind of dog are you getting?

Ricci, you get 22 pts a day plus 35 pts a week... when you hit 149 lbs you go down to 20 pts a day so enjoy those extra 2 pts while you get them!! :) So happy you got your stuff in!

Melissa, hello to you too! How are you?

Leigh, loved the pics!

Geri, great job getting in that 2 mi walk! Hope your day was great. :)

Cindi, hope that rash leaves fast!! I'd give you a big hug but I don't want it!! LOL.

Cheri, the movie was really good. I didn't realize Jason Bourne is based on books and there will be lots of sequels. But I liked the way the movie ended and it was a good action movie. Definitely worth seeing at least once :)

well... I wish I had more time. I feel like you will all forget me before I come back. :( I hope you all have a fantastic weekend and stay OP and get some exercise in!! :) Great WI's ahead for us all! DH's truck is jam packed with healthy stuff now, lol. If I go off plan while I am gone it isn't due to lack of choices, lol. So I hope I am good. I'm a little tired and moody since TOM is just two days away... I hope he hits soon so this stinking bloated feeling will subside. But I do hope I have a great week too and we get to do some fun stuff while in Florida. Did someone say they knew some great spots there? Please tell! I'll check back in before I go to bed... so talk to you then!!!

Good Afternoon Ladies!

I checked a couple times today but never got a chance to post.... grrrrr....

Di,
Hope you and hubby got some "alone" time last night ;) It is nice to get that when all the kids go down early or all at one time.

Cheri,
Do you like pilates? I know for me to exercise, it has to be an exercise that I actually enjoy. I love the walk away the pounds. Do you have it?

Jaymi,
Congrats :cheer: on getting in some exercise! And it sounds like your food choices are getting better again! Yah :)

Cindi,
You poor thing! It sounds like one thing after another for you and your family! :( Congrats for the maintenance though! Oh and on the What Not To Wear Show.... I don't think $5000 would go far in New York. Exp when they throw away all your clothes and replace them with 2 pair of pants and 3 shirts and a pair of shoes. I do LOVE that show though!!!

Angel,
I say go for it! You do what you think is good for you! I feel the same way sometimes. That we stress over it too much and not enough on the overall picture. Let us know how it goes!

Geri,
Congrats :cheer: on the two miles! Yah!!!! And you didn't start the qotd... shame shame..... We can take Sundays off :lol:

Leigh,
I LOVE the pics of Liam! He is just too cute! And he is getting big! So you are a big alcoholic huh? Two drinks..... :lol: Hope you had fun on the road trip!

Michelle,
I can't wait 8 weeks for your puppy!!!! That is just still too long! How did the puppies look??? Adorable I bet! Oh btw, I did find the tear staining meds. I wrote you an im today to let you know....

Well to let everyone know.... We just got a Yorkshire Terrier. Michelle and I talked about us getting puppies. I was gonna wait till Christmas but I found my baby yesterday! I was sooo excited. Ok here is the stats... Rubie Slipper, girl :) (my only one... :lol:) She is 6 mo. old and weighs 2 1/2 pounds. We brought her to Pet Smart today and got her a rinestone hot pink collar and leash and all her fixings. She always got groomed today. She goes to the vet tomorrow.

Spryng,
Hope you have a wonderful time! I know you will!!!! Take lots and lots of pictures!!!

Ricci,
I am so happy that you got your ww stuff finally!! Let us know how it is going!

Mel,
Sorry you lost your post....... grrrrrrr......!!!! Hope you are having a better evening! Email me so we can chat :)

Jaymi,
How bout the baby, the dog and putting his finger in warm water :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hello Everyone! Today.. Food sucked.. But exercise was ok! Did you all know that Hardees don’t have salads? I HATE chicken sandwiches… I know I just got through lecturing myself about fast food.. But hey would could I do.. Starve?!? We were all getting out to eat… and we NO ONE wanted McDonalds.. So I just said ok…It can’t kill me! I did good so far earlier. I ate some low fat sausage, biscuits and egg beaters for breakfast. That was my lunch and I just ate a salad with just lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and f/f dressing. Not to mention the little snacks I had today… but they weren’t anything dreadful or anything! Just some dried cereal instead of chips and some s/f m’m’s because I was craving chocolate! OHHHH and did I mention the REAL Dr. pepper I had today!!! :lol: Oh well, I exercised for 60 minutes Denise Austin. And I still got some more exercising to do.. Probably Abs… and I got 1 mile WATP or treadmill to do. I am a new person starting.. TOMORROW!! I know that I am crabby due to PMS.. But who cares.. I don’t have a church home out here.. And it don’t look like I’ll find one anytime soon, so I look at TV or my dad sends me cassettes from our pastor.. Anyways today there was a message on Not settling for good enough… It touched me! He actually mentioned every single thing going on in my life.. Even losing weight.. He said something that stuck with me.. I am going to be a VICTOR not a VICTIM!!! I’m not gonna let anything like a stupid chocolate bar defeat me.. And I’m not gonna give up just because I can’t take some stupid a** pills! They don’t control me either! I don’t care what life brings my way anymore… nothing can beat me unless I let it.. And I’m gonna be more determined to get my life back.. I might not know what it is that I’m here for and what my purpose is in life.. Anymore.. But if it’s as simple as being a mommy to my kids and a good wife.. Then I’ll be the best one I know how… I don’t care if DH appreciates it or not… My efforts will be noticed by God… and who cares if he doesn’t appreciate me. Anyways again.. I’m gonna start fresh… I shouldn’t have given up or almost given up.. I shouldn’t have let those 5 lbs get me down… but now… it’s time to pick up my sword and fight this battle again… I have set me some new goals…..

:sunny: Follow my NEW exercise plan (no matter what)

:sunny: Stay on plan… and if I go over my calories.. Add more exercise.. Don’t give in to failure!

:sunny: Drink water, water, and more water!

:sunny: Don’t let no one or nothing get the best of me. PMS is just an set back… but it can’t control me! It DOESN’T PUT CHOCOLATE IN MY MOUTH! It doesn’t take my hands and make me eat foods I don’t need, nor does it control my emotions… I DO!! ME!! SCR*W PMS!!

:sunny: Set a time so I have more time to use the computer and support my 3FC family!!!

Today I went to the pool for about an hour! Of course Dh had to get an attitude over it.. But whatever.. Who cares! He went to a bar the other night… so why can’t I go to the pool.. Which by the way is right around the corner!!! I read some of my book.. I LOVE IT! It’s a murder she wrote book.. It’s just like the actual show.. Which I love more! I wonder if they have more like that… anyways… they had too many darned kids screaming.. And that makes me nervous…. So I just went ahead and came home.. Well I still have some exercising to do.. Which is probably not a good idea because I might not get to sleep but I need to get it over with and stop procrastinating! Talk with you all tomorrow, and I will get personal then… I have typed a long story already!!! Love Jaymi


BTW!! That putting the baby and the dog thing cracked me up!!!! :joker: :rofl: :lol3: I just had to let you all know that!!! It made my night!!

Oooops...guess I was too stupid to realize that I was the first poster this morning...'cause that never happens! I'll try to remember next time.. :p

Jaymi..glad we could make you laugh :lol:

Penny...cute dog! Not too much estrogen as to upset the natural balance of your house :lol3:

Spryng..you know we'll miss you and probably talk about you too while you're gone ;) Hope you have a wonderful time. Don't cry when you drop off the kids silly...cry when you have to pick them up :lol: :devil:

Ricci..are you still riding your bike? I took the boys for about 4 miles then I did 12 by myself tonight. I love it :D . I hope you enjoy WW.

Mel...Tony's always grabbing at the keyboard and mouse when I'm trying to post. That's one of the reasons I don't post much during the day...also beacuse I'm not normally near our computer. When's Dh coming home?

Michelle .. how're you feeling lady?? Have you gotten any bike rides in lately?

Leigh..Liam's adorable...getting so big! Sure, you're holding that wine for Dh...uh ha...I've used that one before too :rofl:

That's it for me tongith. Hi to everyone else out there. Hope you have a terriffic evening and i'll post later tomorrow after WI. I may be going to a gf's house after my TOPS meeting and if the WI isn't good then I may not post until Tuesday :p .

TTYL!!

Hello again!

Last post from me! :( I only have a few odds and ends to get together tonight before I can go to bed. Like my crochet stuff and shampoo. Dh's truck is ready to go it seems. We still haven't got the official word on miami yet, I'm just hoping his dispatcher wasn't blowing hot air, he can do that sometimes. But we'll know for sure in the morning where we are going. I hope it's florida!! But you'll know in a couple days when I'm able to get on the net at a truckstop and pop in.

Geri, you crack me up. You're right, I should cry when I have to pick the kids up! LOL... but I'm such a pud, lol. I already miss them, isn't that sad? They haven't even left yet! But just putting them to bed tonight was sad. Ava and Bubba are excited though, Tanner is oblivious. Breaks my heart. Will he think I just dissapeared or something??! Will he wonder if I will ever come back? Will he forget me? These are some of my fears. I know better though, I know he won't forget me, but I think he will be confused and maybe upset when he realizes I'm not coming back. I just hope he has so much fun he doesn't miss me! And I hope I have so much fun I don't miss them too much. Is that possible? ;)

Jaymi, I like that being a victor and not a victim phrase. It really is the truth. You can do this!!

Penny, that's so funny about your new puppy! I've been wanting the same dog!! I was just researching it the other day. I think they are so cute and stay so small. How do your boys act around her? And she them? Is she hard to care for? Do you have to brush her or anything? Please keep me informed because I think that is the dog we are going to get soon. May I ask how much you paid for her? Of course you can answer all these questions when I get back, or just email me so I'll get it when I get home and you don't have to try and remember them all, lol.

Ok, everyone else, I will miss you and have a great week! Think of me!!

I'll post in a couple days but won't get personal until I'm home in a week. So TTYL!

gonna start a new thread...see you there