Support Groups - Looking For My Ya Ya Sisters

OK I get here and noone is posting now so whats the deal? Oh Dana I got a call from Deborah the other day and I talked to her today. SHe is activly looking for a new job now and is fed up and stressed to the max.
OK someone post here please??
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Daphne were you up at midnight?? I went to bed at 8:30 lastnight but had a rough first couple of hours. I'm so tired of this being sick mess. Some days are worse than others and some times of the day are worse. I want it to be over already and now I'm wondering what the heck I have done. Nothing tastes right and what does, won't stay down. I think I've lost about 20 pounds now and ended up taking a laxative lastnight but to get something passed out of me. I have never had to take one of those. I'm 25% there but this is taking too long. :(

Daphne I'm glad you talked to Deb. I've been wondering about her lately. Have you heard from Gayle? She's coming up on the anniversary of her mom's death isn't she? I hope that she comes through that OK. I miss hearing about her decorating for each holiday.

Rosey still got snow?? The mountains of north carolina got some so it's getting closer down here but I"ve heard we're predicted to not get any.

Donna where are you?

:lol: I was up late that night wasn't able to sleep I guess. I had talked to Deb and then a few other friends and was full of thoughts to sleep. It is amazing that when one friend calls me I seem to hear from all of my friends.:lol:
Dana what is the due date and do we know the sex of the baby yet? What are your plans for Thanksgiving this year? What about Christmas? How are you enjoying the new place? Are you just loving all the new room? What about your card making how is that going? I am going to make my cards this week for Thanksgiving and send them out this year. How are you going to decorate the babies room? Have you felt her move yet? My girlfriend Shantell is 17 weeks now so I am having fun with both of you being due around the same time. I have not talked to Gayle in a while I should call her tomorrow night and check in with her.
Rosey how is the weather up there? My in laws and my neighbors both had trips up there this summer and fell in love with Alaska. The pictures are truly amazing. The glaciers are a site to see and when a chunk falls off all I can say is wow! The rivers and streams were all so clear and the area was beautiful. How are the grandbabies doing? What are your plans for Thanksgicing and Christmas? How is the card making going? How is your health doing and that wonderful hubbies?
Donna hey woman where are younow that I am here? Did I scare ya off? Are you not getting the notices that there are new messages here like I don't get? What are your plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas? How is Elena doing this week? How about yours and Jims test?
I had Tony here Friday night, Saturday and until 6ish Sunday night. He went home a bit early being as I have to take Megan to Seattle tomorrow. He was going to spend the whole day with me tomorrow but with me having to go to Seattle he decided to go see his girlfriend tonight. :( He just turned 19 but he is still my baby. He is working full time at Les Schwab a tire company. He gets full benefits in December and will be making like 11 dollars an hour. Not to bad for my baby huh?
OK I wrote a novel again just wanted to say hi!
Daphne

Nice to see some posts here! Rosey????!!! :?:

Dana, hope you are feeling better with each day! I meant to reply to those pictures you shared with us of your sister and her family. Was it a professional photographer? I was just wondering because they were standing in front of a bad back drop because the light was bouncing off from the glare and not making as good of a picture as they could of been. The subjects were very nice looking! You look a lot like your sister, don't you?! She's very pretty too.
I am to see the surgeon on Thursday so then I will know the results of my test I did for my esophaugus function last Tuesday. Jim's colonoscopy went good. He was polyp free! He was able to come home from the hospital on Tuesday after lunch so it worked out for not long after my test at the same hospital I was able to hang around and take my hubby home. :)
For Thanksgiving we are supposed to be going to my sil's who lives in New Jersey. For Christmas we will be home and celebrating my Dad's first Christmas MARRIED AGAIN! Yes... he is marrying again December 2nd.
Elena is doing some better in school. She has to really apply herself and she is not alone having a hard fifth grade year. I have heard from many other moms that their fifth graders were experiencing a hard time as well. :(
Well, it's late. I wanted to post though so Daphne didn't think she scared me off! KEEP POSTING GIRLS!!!! LOL ;) :lol: :rofl:

I don't know if I will remember all the questions directed to me or not but i'll give it a try. First of all to Donna, those pictures were taken in a small room by a friend with a digital camera. It was at my sister's work baby shower. It would have been shower number 2 for her. Our side of the family had one on sat. and she has one more at the church. I can't believe the stuff she has for one baby. I didn't have that much when I had twins. A bottle warmer, what's that?? I used hot water in a bowl. LOL So anyway, no those pictures weren't professional at all they were just some snaps of her while waiting on some people to come in for that shower. They showed her belly good though and believe me when I say, it's growed some more. She gained 6 pounds in the last 3 weeks and has 7 more to go.

As for my PG, I'm only in my 10th week so I don't expect to feel movement for 4 to 5 more weeks. We do hope to find out the sex but will be by ultrasound closer to christmas. I could do the acu-gender blood test but it's only 50% right so why waste the money. I figure its a boy anyway so surprise me. LOL I haven't done much of anything with cards in a while cause of the nausea. I am beginning to feel some better but everytime I say that, I get hit with a wave of it again.

Donna is something wrong with your esophaugus? You have reflux or something didn't you? I'm happy that Jim test went well and pray yours did as well. And congratulations to your dad. Is everyone Ok with that? I hope that he's happy. As for 5th grade, Logan made honor roll first quarter and had never had honor roll. He is doing better in 5th than he did in any other grade. Even Laken made the all A honor roll for 4th grade. Now where do they get that smartness from?? Brett missed it by 1 point in math and so he has yet to make it either.

Rosey are you snowed in??

Yeah Dana I have a very large hiatal hernia that causes my acid reflux. The doctor told me in July that if I don't have this corrected then I'm going to be a very miserable old woman! ROFLOL :rofl: :lol3: At the time I had an occasional problem usually when I was sick like I was in Disney World with the food poison then I would notice lots of complications with it but lately everything I eat now is feeling stuck in my chest. Not a good sign. That can mean that my stomach is working it's self more and more into my esophaugus. This is a genetic thing. My Paternal Grandfather had it, my Dad and his sister had it so guess what??! I HAVE IT! And so far, I'm the only one out of the four girls in my family that have it. Lucky me! I'm proud of your kids for doing so well in 5th grade and 4th! I have heard many from Mom's who have GIRLS that they are having some struggles. Not so much with the grades but the change in it's self. I know they are preparing them for middle school but sometimes I think they can over-do the preparation! LOL
I was glad to hear that wasn't a professional photographer because they sure would of known better. Don't get me wrong, I thought that other than that the pictures were very nice. I hope I didn't offend you. :)
Well, going to get back to the work at hand of switching out the Summer clothes to the cooler weather clothes. So far, I have a very nice stack for Goodwill.
Have a good Halloween for those who will participate or just have a good Monday! :)

OK and grrrrr I wanna see the pittures of Dana and her sister!
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Daphne I had sent you the pictures of my sister the other day via email. I'm not sure what email you use but let me know and I'll foward them again. I haven't taken any pictures of me and there's really nothing to see. :lol:

Daphne, I forwarded the pictures of Dana's sister and her family to you. Maybe Dana doesn't have your correct email addy because I thought I saw your name on the original email.
Let me know if you get it.

Hi everyone..lots has been happening and i havent had time to post..first my neighbor passed last thurs he was 81 and just the nicest person..am happy hes no longer suffering tho.. and have been helping his family as weve been friends for 30 yrs.. so im sad about that.. then one of my kids was having troubles so im sad over that.. and then to top it off my dh is officially retired..his disability ins that we had purchased has run out and now has to apply for his retirement pension from the company and its loads of paper work and investments etc..grrrrrrrr and we we are not smart about all that and want to make the right decisions so hired a financial planner to help us..and it snowed several inchs and winter is here :?: so can yah tell im a bit stressed.. oh and im in charge of the food for the memorial service so lots of telephoning and delegating etc wheeeeeeeee im pooped..other than that im fine :yikes: :sp: :stress: :crazy: hope you all are too :lol: (((((((hugs))))))) rosey:wave:

I am so sorry, Rosey for the loss of your friend. Also I wish I could help you with this stress you are going through right now. :grouphug: :grouphug: :love: I hope things will get not so upsetting soon.

Well gals I'm under the knife again on next Thursday the 10th of November. My test I had done to see if I'm eligible for the repair of my acid reflux went well and I am eligible for everything they can dish out! Soon, I hope to be a better more improved Donna! :lol:

Rosey I am so sorry for what you're going through yet you still seem to have a sense of humor toward the end of your post. It does help us to know that suffering has ended and you're in a better place once you die so keep that thought. Your neighbor is truly blessed to have had you all these years. Now what did I tell you about the snow!?!?!? :lol: I truly hope we get some snow this year. We're still in the 70's here though.

Donna you sound upbeat about your surgery. I hope things go perfectly well for you. If it wasn't for this nasty reflux and indigestion I get in the evenings, I would be doing great. I don't feel that bad at all until right around supper and then I end up throwing it all up.

Today is the milestone of when I lost my last PG. Although we know this baby has reached a lot further than the last such as having a heartbeat, it still makes me a tad bit nervous. I got my heart doppler in the mail yesterday that I rented and the heartbeat was in the 170 range which is super.

Daphne- I enjoyed our lenghty IM chat the other day so now where are you??

Donna just thinking of you and your day tomorrow. Hope all goes well.

Where are all my sisters??

OK I just got 23 e mails and they had backed up of the last 3 or 4 days. Why does it do that? I don't have anything to say just wanted to pop in and say HI!
Rosey so sorry for your loss, Dana how is my lil niece doing? Is she kicking you yet? Donna how did it go? Ya know what? i ahve no idea what today is I need sleep!
Daphne

Donna I'm thinking of you today. Can't wait to hear a good report when you feel ready to post it so take your time when its over and get some rest.

Daphne you are too funny. The baby is about 2 1/2 inches long not counting legs and is the size of a lime. I haven't felt any movement yet but when I am listening to the heartbeat, it will move from me so I know it moves. We have no clue the sex of it and won't until around the end of Dec. I go to the Dr. on Monday and maybe he can tell me the week he prefers to do that big ultrasound. As for the sex of it, I would love a girl but I have a hunch its a boy. I got the same feeling with Brett but I know whatever he or she is, its a blessing to us. Now if I could just start to feel good on a daily basis it would be a good thing. Kevin is holding up my end of everything around here from fixing supper to doing laundry, you name it. I feel for him but he knows I don't feel good and once I eat supper, in order to keep anything down, I have to cat nap to allow my stomach to relax and digest.

Rosey what's up?

Anyone heard from gayle? I can't wait to start decorating but like I said to Daphne, I hope to be feeling better real soon. I can't believe Thanksgiving is only 2 weeks from today. My MIL called yesterday and she is having heart catherization next wednesday and if any blockages will go straight for surgery. I had no clue she was having any heart trouble. Our old mobile home sold on Tuesday and we're waiting for the guy to move the thing. I will be sad when it goes but that part of my life is over. Hope to see a post from Rosey or Gayle!

Well, girls, I tried. Had a good long post going and lost it! grrrrr!

Dana, I'm so happy for you and will keep you in my prayers!

Daphne, hope things smooth out for you soon.

Rosey, how is your weather now? We're unseasonably warm her in OH so far this Fall.

Donna, I hope your health straightens out soon. You are in my prayers.

Hi to all (in case I missed someone!)

I'm still active in the Church. I go to service on Sunday and Sunday school and 2 Bible Studies during the week.

I'm going to post this so that I don't lose another one!!! I'm going to be ready to decorate starting on Thanksgiving. Dana, if you hadn't nagged me to undecorate spring before last, I wouldn't have to go through this!!! hehe

Diet? Moi??? I think NOT!!

Love, Gayle

Like usual I have failed to get notifications that any one has posted here so didn't know. Thanks for the well wishes. It went well. Ended up being two nights in the hospital and now I am all about the gas! LOL I'm on a liquid/soft food diet till Monday to re-condition my system to a normal sized esophaugus and all. It was the largest one the doctor has seen. Jim said the pictures showed a good 2 or 3 inches of space where the esophaugus had been stretched. Anyway, I'll post more later and I'm glad all are doing well. Sorry that I'm just now posting.
TTFN!

Gayle I'm so happy to hear from you. I'm glad you seem to be doing well. That is funny about the decorations but I know you wouldn't have left them up year round would you?? LOL

Donna thank goodness it turned out ok and I guess you have a weightloss going on now. I still don't eat normal so I sympathize with you. I'm on the verge of wanting to throw up right now.

I had a good Sat. Sun, Mon and Tuesday but then threw up lastnight due to heartburn and I have been nauseous all day today. I thought this was over but guess not. My app't went well on Monday. I will have my big ultrasound about the first week in Jan to see what the baby is and of course to see if everything looks normal with it. I pray it does. Then at my 24 wk appt we can go ahead and schedule the delivery date. That's a little bit away since I'm only 12 1/2 wks now. I will be doing much better once this nausea is gone. I can't even begin to Christmas shop like this and just to think about T-giving next week.

Dana you would *think* that there was a weight loss thing going but I can only have soft foods and that includes ICE CREAM! ROFLOL :lol: :D The day before yesterday was a rough day for me and yesterday with pain and all was better. I have lost around 5 pounds since surgery but I know and YOU know that it will all come back soon as I can eat more solid foods again. I wish you weren't so sick all the time. It's hard to enjoy your pregnancy when you are so miserable. My friend who had a baby boy last June was sick most of her pregnancy. She now has three boys and just knew this was a girl since he was late arriving into the world AND she had such a hard time carrying him. So, you just never know about the sex of the baby. Girls are fun but they are so MOODY! I just pray that whatever the sex is of your baby that he/she will be healthy and that you will feel better soon.

Gayle it WAS nice to see your post! I miss hearing about what's going on in your life and glad that all seems to be going smooth. (except for the diet... LOL) What are your plans for Thanksgiving?

Rosey, how are things in Alaska? Again my sympathies to you for your recent loss. :grouphug: I bet your grandkids are getting excited about Christmas coming! (I can say that word here can't I???) Is it snowing?

Daphne, I'm Assuming you received those pictures from me of Dana's sister!!!! (tapping foot).. LOL Why aren't you getting enough sleep? :tired: I hope things are better in your household and that all the men in your life have straightened up. I am still blogging but not as much as I used to on my 360 page on yahoo.

Well, gals unfortunately I think except for Anne I have mentioned everyone. I say unfortunately because we are such a small and quiet group. LOL ;) Received a note from Summer recently, she sounds very busy.

I tried cocoa in my oatmeal this morning... not too good. LOL :nono: LOL

We are going to New Jersey for Thanksgiving, leaving on Tuesday. If I don't hear from any one before then or get to post I sure hope all has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Hi everyone..sry i havent posted.. i have been recuperating..apparently i stepped on somthing and poked my left heal.. it felt like something was in it.. i saw a dr and he said to leave alone and to soak it.. well it didnt get better and wnt to er had it lanced and cleaned up.. i had an infection or abcess..boy did it hurt..im on antibiotics and today the first day im up hobbling around..diebetics are suppose to be careful with their feet so no trips to the bathrm without slippers :?: its snowed alot but quit and is cloudy today..im am gearing up for the hoidays and im done shopping except for the things i need to make..my dh gave me an early xmas gift.. a new sewing machine of my choice..my old one was 20yrs old and giving me trouble.. i got a Pfaff and its so cool..just what i wanted..i think my dh is sweet but sneaky to as he wanted some new tools.. ok by me as i got what i wanted and so did he :smug: and we are both happy.. dana hope you are feeling less nauseaous.. donna get well soon..hello to all ((((((hugs)))) rosey:wave:

{{{{ROSEY}}}} I sure hope you get all well very quickly and WTG on the new TOOL! :bravo:

Girls, I am leaving in the a.m. for New Jersey for Thanksgiving. HAVE A BLESSED HOLIDAY! I am so thankful for each of you!
:)

Hi everyone.. hope you all survived the big turkey day..we had such fun with the grkids.. and we did alot.. made decorated gingerbread houses.. went to the parade of lights in town and the fire works display.. went to the big x-mas bazzare.. took my girls to lunch..decorated my tree.. had 20 people for dinner thanksgiving day and not a crumb left:smug: sent the kids to the movies to see harry potter.. and they are packing up to go home today but will be back in 3 weeks for x-mas..i love the hoildays i guess im a kid at heart..hope you all had as much fun as i did..(((((((:hug: ))))))))) rosey:wave:

Well i had no clue there were posts in these last few days. I was just on my way to "calling it a night". I have some heart burn right now and to keep myself from throwing up, I'd just better go to bed. Hot Cocoa has been a life saver for this but I"m fresh out until tomorrow. I have had a fairly decent weekend. I'm well into my 2nd trimester now and really thought I would feel good like all the books say but that's just not happening yet. I am up about every 2 hours at night to pee and sometimes just feel miserable. Having these past 5 days of no school was nice but it's back to the grind for them tomorrow for a little over 3 weeks which is good since I have done NO christmas shopping yet. We haven't even put up a tree. I am going to get a real one this year and may do that tomorrow.

Rosey I hope that you have recovered from your foot injury. Your holiday sounds so cozy. I hope to be that special grandma to my children and grandchildren one day but it won't never be as super as yours. (we don't get that snow LOL) I am so envious of you and already being finished with shopping.

Donna I guess you are back now. I hope you had a nice safe trip. We really didn't do anything for thanksgiving. I was pretty sick most of that day and went and got a plate from my granny's for supper but only at about 3 bites and that was it for me. How is your shopping coming along? Are you finished as well??

Daphne I'm really worried about you and hope you can check in or maybe catch me on IM soon.

Gayle did you decorate yet? I really love hearing about that decorating you do and even seeing some pictures. We got some icicle lights outside yesterday but haven't plugged them up yet. Kevin wants to do a little more before turning them on. Hopefully we can get the tree up tomorrow.

Well I need to get ready for bed. Getting up at 6:30 in the morning will absolutely kill this lazy soul!

28 hours of time spent on the road was our trip there and back for Thanksgiving. Luckily our car is a comfortable car to travel in because normally my back would of been so stiff from sitting all that time. We did not break up any of the trips going to my sil's house or coming home and I'm glad because the traffic was awful. Just wanted to get there and get it over with! LOL :D :lol:
The morning after we arrived home I received a phone call from one of my Mother's brothers that my Great Aunt was critical in the hospital near where she lives. There was no second thought that I had to go see her. The drive is about 1 hour and 45 minutes from us and so I went by myself to see her. I went by myself because we were expecting my mil, sil and her kids to stop by our house on their way back to Miss. from NJ so Jim stayed home to prepare for their arrival. My Aunt is in bad shape but is still hanging in there. She is 85 years old and is the last of my Maternal Grandmother's siblings left living. She is a dear, sweet lady. I cried a lot for her lying there was a reminder of my Grandmother when she was ill and also of my Mother. It's funny how things can come full circle some times. :(
Thanksgiving was good although I still can't eat as normal yet. I did lose one pound! LOL Go figure...
Hope to hear from you all soon. I know it's a very busy time of the year for us all. Dana, I hope you are feeling better and Daphne I hope you have caught up on your sleep. Rosey, no more falls OK?! LOL :grouphug: Gayle, hope your holiday was a blessed one. :)
Love to you all!

Hi everyone.. its freezing cold here and im hybernating ..actually ive been working on xmas cards..i want to send u all cards but lost my address book so please e-mail me your address..im all finished xmas shopping and got a gift for myself in the mail today..its that perfume that oprah was giving away on her favortites things show..called "lovely" and boy is it nice..i like to treat myself once in a while ;) ..my foot is lots better but still dont feel like getting out and about.. too cold....hope you are all fine((((:hug: )))) rosey :wave:

:moped: :beach: :gift2: :snowfight :snowball: :snowball1 :snow4: :bike: :scooter:
OK I hadda play with the new smilies, they are just to dang cute. I keep forgetting topost here but nothing has been going on. I can't stay on a eatting plan to save me and havn't done curves in forever. It seems that I go from having my Aunt Flo visiting like a banshee to where I flood out to having a bad cold. I am having the cold right now and cough so hard I barf up snot. yea I know gross.
Once again I had to reset my password I don't know what i do but I lose it all the time and hadda get new one again. I have my house ready for Christmas inside and out. I just need to put boxes up in the attic tomorrw till after Christmas. I also have to wrap all the presents.
Rosey I am so sorry that it is cold for you there. We had snow the other day but it was just a touch and not much more. How is the card making coming along?
Dana how is our babv doing? We need to have an im again that was fun awhile back, What did you get for the kids andhubby? I still want to see your new place inside and outside!
Donna I can't believe you drove that far for dinner. How many days were you there? Was the food and visiting at least worth it? What are you getting Elena for Christmas?
Gayle it was great to se you psoting again. Ihope we see you some more now.
OK will post when I see someone else posting!
XOXOXO Daphne

Daphne, are you threatening us?? LOL ;) :lol: I hope now when you see I've posted you will post again. Those are good pictures of the kids you attached. My Great Aunt passed away Dec. 3rd and today was the funeral. Funeral's are really hard around the holidays. It seems like the ones most precious to me have gone during the holidays. :(
Guys, not much to say other than I lost ten pounds since my surgery. LOL It helps not to be able to eat much. LOL
:wave:

:carrot: :hug: ROFLMAO OK I am the queen at spelling errors. I just reread my last post and was laughing at me. Wow look at me posting 2 days in a row. Are you all proud of me or what?
:snow4: :snowball1 :gift2: :snowball: :snowfight OK I am a geek I just like the smilies is all!
Daphne
P.S. I got Robert a free football/soccer table off of a freecycle site. You all should check it out. I have given stuff away but gotten some real cool stuff as well. This table is like brand new!

I like those smilies too. Hey and look at you posting two days in a row... WOW!!

LOL shall we say 3 days in a row? Merry Christmas! WHere is everyone?
I went to dentist today for a check up. I havn't been in 8 years and was afraid what dentist would say. I have a few small cavities and a few chips. My gum diease is good meaning I don't have it my scores were mostly 2s with a few 3s and I had some back teeth that had 4s but she said it was close on the 4s and that it is not bad was looking good. I also had just a little bit of plaque build up not like what you would think of for 8 years no cleaning!
Daphne

Daphne I've never heard of a free cycle site. You'll have to explain to my pregnant brain! Hey that rhymed! LOL Nothing much to report here either. I am feeling better and have my 16 wk app't monday morning. We will schedule my ultrasound then which should be early Jan. and we will find out what this baby is. I am starting to feel him or her a tad bit and my stomach is growing out. As for christmas, I have told kevin that we don't need to do anything for christmas between the two of us. I just want to get the holidays over so we can focus more on what the baby will need. I also need new mattresses for our bed and i want a glider chair rather than the noisy rocking recliner we have. It knocks when it rocks. (I'm getting good at rhyming). LOL I honestly haven't done much shopping and don't know how I will get it done. Not counting my kids, I have 14 to buy for if I'm not forgetting anyone in that count and I am finished with 3 and need something small for 2 more of them. Our mortgage payment is $286 every other week in a bank draft and this month makes 3 payments that it comes out and that makes it harder to have any money.

Daphne I had a dental checkup in 2003 and it had been since 1992 since I had been and other than plaque, I didn't have any other problems. I was real shocked as well. I had a wisdom tooth back then that needed to come out and was the reason for the visit but I had a cleaning done anyway. I hope my kids take after me on that cause Kevin has had and probably does have cavaties and fillings.

Rosey I will email you my address yet again!

Donna congrats on that weight loss and may you see it stay there!

My parents spent a lot of money on my teeth so to respect them I go to the dentist every six months. We also have dental insurance so that helps as well. :)
Dana, I'm so glad you are feeling a bit better these days. I understand about the Christmas presents. I also have a lot to buy for. Another good thing about going to NJ for Thanksgiving, we had the kids to draw names and so that side of the family is done already. I just have my mil, new stepmother and my Dad along with my two nephews and a niece yet to buy for. Not to mention of course Jim which he wants a new razor. LOL I hope to get a new photo software program for Christmas.
Wow, I just realized I wonder if I'm supposed to buy for my new step brother and his wife and their new baby and my other new step-sister and her husband. :?: OY!
Rosey, I pm you my address. I hope you got it. If not, let me know.

On my way to a graduation ceremony at North Greenville College. My Dad is being honored today with a honorary doctrine degree! LOL So, have to be there and that weather outside is FRIGHTFUL! LOL Wish me luck! :lucky:

P.S. Dana, don't feel too alone. I had not heard of that freecycle site either. :shrug:

OK like as if! WHere are all of you hiding out at? Geesh I am here posting all to my lonesome. OK start posting back here so I don't feel so lonely!
XOXO

Daphne, I've been posting. You are ignoring me! :( LOL ;)

Hey here i am daphnee..sorry you are lonesome for us all..ive just been sooooo busy.. last night my grdd and i made cookies.. the kind you shoot from a cookie press..boy did she think that was fun and we had sugar and sprinkles every where..what fun..have a few last min gifts to make.. they are called bo0-boo bags.. they are filled with rice and then you heat them in the micro wave for 2 min and then wrap around your neck or where ever you hurt..or you can freeze them for a cold pack.. anyways i have one and its wonderful so am making some as gifts..am sure glad i did shopping early and now just waiting for the big day when i get to see my grkids faces x-mas morning.. thats just the best for me.. can you tell i LOVE xmas..hope you are having agreat weekend((((((((:hug: )))))))) rosey :wave:

woooohoooo I see postings! I can't write much have to go to potty but wanted to see what was going on today here.
Rosey what kida rice do you use? I have one with corn feed in it and I love it.
DOnna I was not ignoring you but you have perfect teeth so I was pouting!
XOXOXO
Daphne

Donna I wish I had the attitude that you do about the dentist. My parents sent me every 6 months since I was 2 years old but I didn't keep it up. Luckily the last time i went, all was well. It has been nearly 3 years though and we just started getting dental insurance in April so I need to not be so lazy. I do take the kids twice a year though.

I still haven't done much for christmas yet but hope to get it all done late next week at the last minute. LOL I am still feeling pretty good. We had our first get together lastnight. I actually drove to Fountain Inn all by myself, well I took the kids and we all got our first gifts. We had Sub trays for supper and that was delicious.

Everyone mark on their calendar that on Jan. 10th we find out BOY or GIRL!! Kevin really doesn't like my girl name (Mikenna) but I'm sticking with it for now and he has named a boy (Peyton). We like the slightly unusual names. LOL I had my 16 week appt today and so far my BP is normal and all blood work was as well. I haven't gained any weight and my uterus is growing a little faster than the average for this week in my PG. He isn't concerned though and has garanteed me that there is only one baby in there. (there'd better not be any delivery surprises!).

Rosey I wish I was your grand child. Your house sounds like a dream for christmas.

Daphne you never told me what free cycle was!!

Ok, Dana... YOU were in FOUNTAIN INN and didn't CALL ME??????? :(

I'm so glad you are feeling better though and yes, I'll mark January 10th down.

I am with Dana on wanting to be your Grandkid, Rosey! I wish Elena had that. I did. I had wonderful Grandmothers that spoiled me rotten. Elena doesn't.

I am ALMOST done with the Christmas shopping. I have the rest of my niece and her husbands gift to get and my Dad and his new wife and my MIL. Also, I have somehow forgotten all about SANTA for Elena. OMG.. I don't know what to do now. LOL

Daphne, envious of my teeth??? My parents spent lots of money at orthodontics on me. Plus I'm fortunate to have good 'teeth genes'. I really believe that many bad teeth problems are genetic. Speaking of teeth, Elena lost yet another tooth this morning. She actually LET ME pull it! LOL Usually she only trusts her Aunt T who is a dental hygienist or the school nurse. LOL It was simple. It was more than ready. Also, Daphne I read your blog today. I am concerned about your bleeding problem. That isn't right. You may have to get on birth control pills to regulate it. It sounded too familiar why I had to have a hysterectomy because of that tumor in my uterus.

I have lost 12 pounds since my last surgery. It has been almost like a gastro surgery that people have done to lose weight for me because my stomach is smaller and if I over-eat I hurt really bad. So, I eat very small portions but I eat whatever I want. Just don't over do it and eat very slow.

Seeing my surgeon tomorrow. I'll let you guys know how it goes.

Take care all of you...
:grouphug:

Hi everyone.. just popped in to wish you all the best xmas ever.. are you guys all ready..i am and the grkids are coming tonite.. we have lots planned and it will go by in the blink of an eye..((((((:hug: )))))) rosey :wave::tree: :clause: :snowglo: :hohoho: :shocksn: :candy: :newyear: :tree:

Have a Merry Christmas everyone. I guess we are all very busy! :)

Happy Holidays to you all too. I'm not really busy at all. I still have shopping to do but it will be saturday before I can finish it and i haven't done the Christmas Eve thing in years. My sister is being put in the hospital tonight to induce for a baby. I wish her well but will not be there until later. My mom wants me to take her back on friday because she doesn't really know how to get down there and tomorrow she is riding down with my sister's inlaws. I hope that I can be happy for her and not be upset but I have a feeling I will be very emotional when I first see the baby. Other than that, nothing is going on. I'm counting down the days until we see what our baby is and I think it stand at 20 more days.

Well my sister didn't need to be induced. She was put in lastnight for induction this morning but her water broke and she labored during the night and had a baby girl this morning that weighed 9 lb 8 oz. It's half grown already. LOL

Hi everyone.. we had the best xmas ever and hope you all did too..happy new year everyone ((((((:hug: )))))) rosey :wave:

Congratulations Dana on being a new Aunt! :bravo:

Hope you all had a good Christmas. We are still celebrating! LOL :)

Happy New Year!

Hi guys. Christmas was great here too. Now I told my family (the ones who live with me), it's time to focus on me! They laughed too. Well anyway, I want to get more serious about the baby. We find out in 13 days what it is and then i have to gradually prepare for it. It seems like I'm losing choices as time goes by. Just yesterday my BIL had to buy a new carseat for the new baby because they couldnt' get theirs to work right while the baby doesn't have head control and then my cousin was over there (she has a 4 year old) and had a baby since we have and new how to adjust the one that they already had. Well mama has bought the one that they bought and will keep it until mine is born and then I am suppose to use it. I haven't even seen it but things like that you just want to pick out yourself and not take all hand-me-downs. My cousin is giving me her high chair and crib in the next few weeks so there goes those choices. If I have a girl, which I would really love, all the clothes the new baby can't squeeze into will be thrown at me whether the seasons are appropriate or not. Sorry for the rant but as much as I would like to not have to buy everything, I want to choose something!

I have a question for you all that may sound stupid but I was wanting to know. We have caller ID on our phone and normally answer only those we know and for the most part we know them all. Well I got a long distance call yesterday and tried to dial it back and I get a message from the operator that says "this number is out of your calling area" and then it says "PUANY" spelled out. I have no clue what that is, do any of you? When I go look up the number on the web it says New York but I can call long distance so I don't understand what it means.

Anyone heard from Daphne or is she still pottying?? or maybe Partying?? LOL

Hi everyone.. i recovered from xmas and then got the flu:?: been in bed for several days now.. but feeling better today..had a lab appointment for a fasting blood test for my 6 month ck up..so iwas up and out early as i wanted COFFEEE:coffee2: but had to have the test first..dana i have never heard of that on an answering machine.. when i get those kind of calls they are usually telemarketing people.. drives me nuts and ill bet you and others too..i understand about wanting to choose stuff for your new baby..can hardly wait to find out what it is..im so excited for you..so what does everyone have planned for the new years?? we always stay home but im going to fix a sea food dinner for my dh and me and watch a good movie.. did any of you see cinderalla man ..i thought it a really good movie..anyways could someone pm or email me summers email and address..i have all of yours but not hers:?: my dh was so cute while i was sick..he took good care of me.. brought me ice water soup and cold towels for my head..now see retirement isnt that bad as he has never done that before..our house was so hectic over xmas with 20 people here and everyone sleeping any where in sleeping bags etc and all the excitement that xmas brings..even tho i love them all and xmas its alot of work that im looking forward to seeing the new yr in quietly..happy new year all my ya sisters..may it be a good year for us all:newyear: :cheers: :newyear: :cheers: (((((((((:hug: ))))))))))) rosey :wave:

I see Daphne on yahoo messenger sometimes but not lately because I haven't been on there that much either! :o I hope she isn't still having potty problems or lack of sleep problems. :hug:

Dana, I can understand completely what you mean that you want to have some say in what you get for the baby. Things as important as car seats and things like that should be picked out by Mom!

Rosey, sorry you have been sick. :sorry: I sure hope you can have a quiet New Years!:newyear: :newyear:

The big semi-formal dinner is tomorrow night. This is the reception to celebrate my Dad's recent marriage. It's at a very nice restaurant in downtown and I had to go out and find an appropriate dress yesterday. I found a cocktail dress for 24 dollars! Marked down from 80! I usually don't find the bargains either so this is a big deal for me! LOL :lol:

I hope you all have a great :newyear:

May 2006 be healthy, and happy!

Hi everyone.. well its all over..:( the big holiday and new yr.. i had such fun..hope you all did to.. now im gearing up for organization:?: my mom and 3 sisters are coming to visit in june and im allready overwhelmed:crazy: becuz this means major cleaning and redoing and theres nothing i hate worse than house work..my girls have offered to come help in march(spring break) and i gladly accepted..my oldest (we call madame general LOL) and shes good at organizing and both kids ahave been after me to get rid of all my junk..im a packrat.anyways im going to start out with one project a week.. well see how far i get before they come convincing me to get rid of all my junk(treasures?? or somebodys)and we will have a garage sale when we are done.. im excited for my family to visit.. this is a first for my sisters and my mom hasnt been here in 9 yrs..anyways enough about me.. how are all of you?? (((((((((:hug: ))))))))))) rosey :wave:

Well I guess I can't use my pregnancy ticker on here anymore. For anyone who doesn't remember, ( :lol: yeah right) I am almost 20 weeks and my ultra sound is on tuesday! Tomorrow is Kevin's 32nd birthday and him and his sister think they should be idolized on their birthdays or something. His mom wants to take our entire family out to eat tomorrow to Golden Corral and I've never been there before but if it's steak, I'm ok with that. :lol: I just can't get over her offering to pay for it all when she's not even working.

Rosey I'm sorry you were sick during the holidays. I see you feel better now. What kind of weather does alaska have now? We are in the 40's today but we've been in the 60's last couple of days. Guess no sign of snow for us. :(

Donna I just love bargains and I never run up on any myself. You just have to be in the right place at the right time I guess. My mom goes to Belk's quite frequently and gets stuff reduced so much that they nearly owe HER money. I hate that store myself cause on a normal day, I can't afford a pair of socks in there.

Daphne I hope you're around somewhere. Let us know if you made it through the holidays!

OK I did not put that link on there but if they remove it, that's fine with me.

What Link Dana? :?: I would think some links to web sites can be removed. I dunno. LOL :shrug: :dunno: How are you feeling lately Dana? I am sorry they removed the ticker but I think with all the new crowd on this site there have been some down time with the site from being so busy. As for birthday and your mil taking you to the Golden Corral LET HER! LOL I enjoy someone buying our meals for a change! LOL :hb: to your DH too! Elena's birthday is on the 14th.
Rosey, Daphne, Gayle?? :mag: :write:

My pregnancy ticker is probably considered a link but I also post on the pregnancy board and most of them still have one so I don't know what that's about. I asked DH about going out to eat but he said he told her no. I wouldn't doubt it a bit cause he thinks he should get presents still from her and his sister and I don't mean anything cheesy either. He is so picky and even if he liked something, he would say he didn't.

Just to add to that post, he's being a butt hole already. I knew it would happen. It does on this day every year cause I don't worship him the way he thinks it should be. I don't get anything from him on my BD and I didn't get anything for x-mas either but it doesn't bother me in that way.

Why does your DH require so much attention at his birthday? I did not know he didn't get you anything for your BD OR Christmas?! Even when money is tight a little token (doesn't have to be expensive) is always nice. I'm so sorry!

Got a birthday to celebrate this weekend. Elena will be 11 years old! :hb: :balloons: It's hard to believe.

I have very demanding pets. LOL Got to let the dog in. He's getting upset because I haven't let him inside. LOL

TTFN
Donna

Tell me about it Donna, my twins will be 11 in march. Heck, my oldest will be 13 on Feb 1st. Where has the time gone?? Well Dh's birthday got much better. We went to his mom's for lasagna, salad and garlic bread and it was delicious. He turned down Golden Corral. She told me the only reason she invited him to do that was because at christmas he said he would love to go eat as much steak as he could at a steak place so she thought he would have been excited to go. I had a talk with him that night about why the circus didn't come to town and why the flags weren't half mass. He said "I thought I did better this year". It's almost like he really was trying. His sister called for him while we were at MIL's and he didn't want the phone, I told him to stop acting and he took it and talked to her for a minute. She's the same way and her b-day is the 19th.

Well my ultrasound is at 9 a.m. in the morning and i"m starting to get nervous. We just disagree with the names and I don't want stress like that especially when it's so silly. He wants Peyton for a boy so I'm going to propose Peyton Elijah. He wanted Peyton Eli but I don't like the sound of that. Then lastnight he tells me that it didn't have to be Peyton if I wanted to change it. What about my girl name, Mikenna?? I really like that but he acts like it is awlful. Mama told me yesterday to stand up for it if it's a girl cause she really liked it too. I said that's why he says he don't cause everyone else does. Geez, pray that he matures in the next 4 months.

Does anyone have any name suggestions? What would go with Peyton if he doesn't like Elijah? We can't use Michael, Matthew, Mark, or Andrew cause they are all in the family already.

Hi everyone..ive being lazy.. always feel cabin fever this time of year altho i have lots i should be doing.. had my ck up last week and the dr was pleased with me however put me on another diabetic med :?: ..i hate taking all these meds but i guess they are working as my sl have come down and ive lost 31 #'s this yr..we finally got all our retirement funds invested so should be getting a reg ck every month we started this process in oct and its taking this long:?: the dh wantsa new snow machine but dont think our budget can handle that right now..he always wants something and its usually expensive:?: so hes pouting till i give in(not going to happen tho) ..am so excited to here if you are having a boy or girl..men can be such babys at times..hope you agree on a name.. we had names picked for both our girls but when we saw them the names didnt fit so choose new ones..i like the name peyton elijah..happy bithday elana:balloons: donna are you having a party for her? I have been printing pictures as i want to get my albums up to date..so thats my project for now.. should keep me busy and out of trouble ;) (((((((((:hug: )))))))))) rosey :wave:

Did I read that right, Rosey?? Have you lost 31 pounds???? OMG!! :bravo: :bravo: :encore: :cp: YOU GO GIRLFRIEND! I'm so happy the meds are helping and you have done so well. I am so proud of you! :hug:

Dana, what's important is what you and DH wants to name your child. I myself love unusual names. Like Elena is very unusual but it's not made up! LOL Believe me there have been many Elena's. LOL I wish you all the best with the Ultra sound today. Please let us know how it all goes! I'm sure everything is fine. ;) ;)

Been doing good getting back into the exercise again. Food is still a work in progress because of my last surgery I'm still dealing with some adjustments. Still can't eat just anything without paying a price but with it's not all a problem because it's sorta MAKING me eat healthier because the foods that are giving me the most strife is the fattier or fast foods. :) LOL :lol:

I hope you all have a good day. Daphne, it would be nice to hear from you girlfriend! You ARE still subscribed to this thread aren't you? :lol: :rofl:

TTFN

Well the baby is a BOY!!

He looked perfect and weighs about a pound already. It took like 40 minutes to get him to open his legs and she had me rolling from side to side and he would flip from back to stomach but wasn't giving up his gender. We couldn't be more happy at this point. :carrot:

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BABY BOY!!! I'm so happy for you! :cb: :encore: :cheers: :bravo: :balloons:

WHOOOHOOOOOOO..im so excited for you dana.. and am glad you and baby boy are doing so well..thats so awsome..and yes donna i have lost 31 # but it took a yr.. and the last 10# was when i had the flu..ill take it tho;) ..now if i could get my foot to heal id feel great..it still sore and bothers me alot.. the dr said it would take time to heal:?: any ways ladies my dh wants breakfast so duty calls..have agreat day (((((((((:hug: )))))))))) rosey :wave:

I am so proud of you Rosey! :) I feel like when illness helps you lose some weight it's important to be able to maintain the weight as long as I can. To me that's an accomplishment! Bought the Sonoma Diet book and very interested in that healthy way of living. Today was my DD's birthday. We had a family party tonight but the big party is next weekend at Gattitown with her friends.
I'll be glad when it's over.
LOL

Happy Birthday Miss Elena!
Happy baby boy day Dana!!!
Happy weight loss year Rosey!
OK now what?
I joined my towns Biggest Loser contest today. I had to weigh in in front of a hot young man and a plump older lady. I have not told hubby that I am doing this. We weigh in each week and the biggest loser the top 5 women and top 5 men get their names and picture in the paper. Now talk about pressure! At the end of the 13 week contest the biggest loser of the men and of the women wins. I am not sure what you win other than a healthier life style? Each week they use our first names and the pounds lost and the percentage of weight loss we do. This weekly thing they just do the first names but yea ok how many Daphnes are there in this town that weigh 233? Damn me for having this name! I want to be the winner at least one week during this contest. I know this first week I will loose good being as it is water and I started back on my water pills again. So at the end of the contest I am hoping to have at least 25 pounds off of me. That will put me at 208 in mid April. So wish me luck at sticking to my new diet. Yes I said diet cause it is and noone will get me to say otherwise.:T:
Oh yes Jason is going to put the house up for sale by April. He is also thinking maybe he needs to do it sooner being as it might take longer to sale then he would like. SO I will be boxing up most everything in my house so it looks bigger and better. Now we have to find a place to store all these boxes that I have. I know this summer I will be having a hugh garage sale. We are getting something smaller then we have and it is full here. Why am I suck a pack rat?
XOXOXO Daphne

I'm proud of you Daphne for doing that! It seems there are a lot of challenges of that sort in about every town. Our town did that last year as well and a radio personality lost over 100 pounds and ran in his first marathon. WOW! :encore: :bravo: Best to you!
Good luck also on moving. I do not envy you one bit.

Morning everyone:coffee2: ..daphnee that is so awsome to join a public weight loss challenge.. you go girl.. you can do it.. so why are you selling your house?? im out of the loop..anways my foot is lots better and im catching up on all the house work i couldnt do..gosh i hate housework..our mt augustine blew again yesterday and even tho its about 45 miles from us we havent had any ash yet..dana.. what colors or how are you planning to decorate the babys room?? traditional pastels or bright colors ?? what is your preference?? have you started buying boy things yet ??donna did elana have a nice bithday?? well the housework isnt going to get done un less i get off my butt and get busy so have agreat day everyone((((((((((:hug: ))))))))))))) rosey :wave:

Hi guys. No time no hear! LOL Daphne I'm so proud of you for stepping up to a challenge and I know you can do it! I'm interested in knowing why you guys are selling as well.

Rosey I have bought a few things for the baby. Nothing big just yet though. The baby will be rooming with us for a while. We only have 4 bedrooms anyway and might convert one of our living rooms to another room. It won't take much but adding 2 walls and a door to it anyway. But for now, we have a big room and he will stay with us. I forget if I posted the ultrasound picture of his profile or not. I don't even know if we're allowed that anymore but I'll give it a shot.

Well here is a try to upload the ultrasound picture.

That was as big as it would let me go. Maybe you can enlarge it by clicking on it? :shrug:

That is too cool Dana! I can see his sweet face. :) :love: :love: I'm in love! LOL Are you getting excited now? I forget but what is the actual due date?

Awwww Dana thank you for sharing that with us! What a cute buitton nose. What do you need as far as baby stuff? I want to get you a baby gift and have been looking but I don't know your preferances! Let us all know what you are wanting for our baby boy! Do you prefer Pooh, ducks, Disney?
OK I went back to CUrves today finally. We are doing a 2 month goal there now. They say 10 pounds in 2 months but I am wanting that gone by February 28th. I am aslo logging onto Fitday again.
Donna I love that quote *Just because you can put it on doesn't mean it fits* I see so many people that are proud of their fat I guess but ewww I dont want to see a 300 pound woman in white tight spandex with a thong on bending over! Yes I have seen that before!:lol:
Oh as far as moving we are moving back towards Seattle area so Jason will be home every night with us. It is just to hard doing it all on my own and the resentment seems to grow between us all the time. He said he does it all I say I do it all. SO to keep us married we are moving. Our neighbors were mad at us moving but hmm they don't do jack **** for us and Jason is always over there helping Ron do stuff. OK posting tomorrow as well!!
XOXOXO Daphne

His profile is adorable isn't it?? Well since I'm mama, I can say that. Donna the actual due date is May 28th. However I will not go past may 21st and when I go back on Feb 9th, he is suppose to schedule the c-section so I will have a better idea of what day he's looking at. As far as needing anything, of course we really have nothing being that its been over 10 years since we've had a baby. I have bought a few sleeper type outfits and I'm waiting on the spring/summer stuff to come out since he's suppose to be here in spring. Then I guess I will get 0 to 3 months or 3 to 6 months in sizes for the spring/summer. As far as preference, don't really care but I love yellows,greens and white just to not be so gender specific all the time. "i also love care bears". LOL

Daphne I don't blame you for moving at all to keep your marriage together. You need to do what you can to get some help from Jason. I have lived by my neighbors for over 12 years and I don't even know their names. :lol: I"m not kidding either. I keep saying that after this baby is born, I am going to focus hard on losing weight and I need some people to look up to so you get busy. You have around 4 months to do it. :lol:

Rosey what's up? Enjoying some snow that we never get down here?? I am almost ready to give up on winter weather. It was in the 60's a lot this past week.

I got to spend some time with my 4 week old neice yesterday. My sister called thurs. night to see if I could help her go to walmart to exchange some formula and get groceries and of course I did. I hadn't seen Chloe in 2 weeks. She was such a precious thing. I carried her asleep the entire time. In fact, I even put her back in her seat unharmed and she never woke up until she got back home. My sister says she fusses all the time and has to be held by her but I didn't see any of that with me. In fact, she never even spit up when I fed her. I like to spend as much time as I can around her to gain experience and because I will be busy with my own before long. Well I am watching the Miss America pageant and our girl is in the top 10 and they are getting ready to tell the top 5. Her parents were living up here when she won Miss South Carolina and its kinda neat to have a local girl. :lol:

Oh Dana I am so excited for you lil bundle of joy coming so soon. I have another gf that is having a girl that I talk to on yahoo. She is almost 6 months preggers and having a c section as well.
Did you all see that Seattle is going to the Superbowl? People here are goping crazy now over it. I didn't even know until Sunday that they were contenders for it if they beat Carolina.
I went back to Curves today and had more fun at it. I am adding walking a mile to my routine tomorrow for a mile each day. It will be a pain being as it is going to rain starting back Wednesday. I wanted to walk today but just had to much to do getting the taxes ready. Jason and I had a big misunderstanding this morning and he hurt my feelings so I was just to sad to care and I wanted to go eat but I didn't. I did Curves and then worked on taxes from like 11 to 3 and did house cleaning in between.
Friday we might be going to Izzys for a Church fellowship dinner. Now I love pizza and stuff like that. I have been craving it forever to go to Izzys. We went to an Izzys about 2 months ago and they didn't have the buffet going so I had us leave even. Now I have to decide if I can handle the buffet and stay on points or not. I am afraid that I might go way overboard and eat like a pig. With doing the contest I want to win next week. I am thinking that having to do pizza buffet and all that they have there might be to hard to resist for me right now. Plus why pay 9 dollars for vegetables for me and 27 dollars in food for the other 3 when 36 dollars will buy a lot of vegetables for us here.
Daphne

Well I wasn't going to say anything but since Daphne brought it up first, I HATE SEATTLE!!! Wooh, that felt good. :carrot: :lol: I was a die hard Redskin fan until 10 years ago when we got our own franchise with the Carolina Panthers and since then, I am a co-fan of the redskins and panthers of which I am a huge Panther fan and can name almost each and every one of them. Well Seattle beat the Redskins in that game last week and then on Sunday eliminated my Panthers which didn't play really well anyway seeing as two of their great running backs are out with broke ankles and such and so therefore GO STEELERS!! in the super bowl. :cheer: :coach: :crazy: :rofl:

Now with that off my chest, Daphne I"m sure you will do fine with your pizza. IN fact are you not allowed at least one free day each week? You can still eat your fill of it but not over do it and i have confidence that you can do just that.

Donna what are you up to? Rosey?? Anyone see Gayle??

Hi everyone.. im here just hybernating.. its sooooooooooo cold here -13 below this am brrrrrrrrrrr im freezing even my dogs dont want to go out:o have been organizing my craft stuff.. reading books and being lazy..((((((((hugs))))))))) rosey :wave:

Brrrr that is to cold Rosey! Just came to say hi and I will be back later today but hadn't had an update all week. Kids just got in as soon as I get here don't it just fugure? Oh real quick lost 3 pounds this week and still working at it. We find out who wins the weekly contest on Sunday I will see how I did. They wrote my weight down wrong and have me losing 8 pounds last week. I was to shy to say something but heck they read the scale and recorded it not me.
Daphne

Hi all!

Surprised? This is the first time I've had my computer turned on since early Nov! It just got to be such a hassle and sucked up too much of my time!

I had a good holiday season. I got cleaned and decorated (well, at lease the parts that showed!! :tree: And, Dana, sit down right now, I'm more than halfway done UN-decorating! Not the tree though, but it may be finished before Valentine's Day!

I went to MI to see Kevin and his wife for a weekend in Oct. I don't remember if you know that yet or not. It was great. Their town is right on Lake MI. I still have some $$ tucked away for that trip to CA. Don't know when it'll be, though.

I hope everyone is doing well. I don't have the time to read the thousands of posts I missed. I'm still gaining. The last I knew I was at over 350! OMG! What a porker...oh well, someday....

Love, Gayle

Gayle you just bring a smile to my face when I read your posts and DON'T even get me started on that decorating or undecorating! Why don't you just make that a valentines tree? Some people decorate a tree for each season?? That way you will have an excuse as to why you always have a tree up when it's past christmas. LOL Then again, Gayle doesn't need an excuse.

Daphne if they had your weight wrong won't it look like you gained this next weigh in?? Let us know.

I have a friend of mine on a pregnancy board who is PG again after losing a baby in sept and she's already bleeding with this one. It's a crying shame that it happens repeatedly to people that want children so bad. I pray that its all ok and maybe its just like it was with me and this PG when I bled at the beginning. I bought my car seat over the weekend. It's our first "big" purchase. I can't believe it's nearly Feb and I only have 3 months left. By the way, my first baby will be 13 tomorrow. Where has the time gone???

OK let me explain this slowlyyyyyy. My first weigh in was 2 weeks ago it said to me 233 pounds, but the lady said 238 pounds. I went last week and it said 230 pounds. Having me lose 8 pounds by how they read it or 3 pounds how I read it. I went to weigh in today and it said 227 pounds. :lol: So no matter what the scale is going down.
Gayle I am so glad to see you posting! Now if we can get Deb back here as well as Summer it will be cool! How are you doing Gayle? WHat is the plans for this summer?
Donna how about you how is Miss Elena doing?
Dana how are them rowdy kids doing? How much is the baby kicking? I bought one cute lil gift the other day for you I couldn't reisist it. Well for the baby but you know what I mean.
Rosey how are you doing with all that ash? I am worried about your breathing hun.
OK I had orange roughy for dinner tonight and now my stomach is growling alot. It sounds like the fish is wanting back out of me!
Hope to post tomorrow! Daphne

Can you dig this??? I'm on the computer twice in the same week!!!!

First let me say that I'm thrilled for you, Dana, and for Kevin and the kids. How are the kids feeling about getting another brother? I hope your morning sickness lets up before the birth so that you can maybe enjoy part of it! But then, you're probably enjoying it anyway as much as you wanted this.

Daph, you're losing...that's all that matters! Wish I could say that. But, I'm in the process of motivating myself. Debby and I have both been vegging out. She's at least starting to walk inside the house everyday. I need to start walking in my halls here at the apt bldg, but have a pretty good reason not to start just yet...film at 11:00...not really, just later in the post.... And, thank God you are moving! Good luck. I saw an airfare to Seattle for under 200 bucks!!

Rosey, OMG tha's cold...I'm talking about 1/24. How is it now. We've had a remarkably warm January. Dec was colder than usual, though. Tomorrow, we're supposed to get some snow. I hope it's a foot or two. We haven't had a huge snowstorm for years.

Donna, how are things? I don't know what's been going on with you...or any of you, really, since I have been on hiatus from the computer! So, fill me in.

Now for the details here at 11.... We have a crazy lady living here in our apt bldg! She has been getting weirder and weirder since she moved in a couple of years ago, but things are excalating now. Before Christmas she was roaming the halls at night and "re-arranging" things in the common areas. Such as taking things off the walls and moving the fake presents under the Christmas trees and piling them in front of the manager's office door. She sent a suggestive lingerie item to Kathy (our manager). Too many things to list here. We've probably had the cops here 10 or more times for reports. There isn't anything they can do yet because she hasn't "hurt" anyone yet! She has more rights than we do! The latest event is that this morning she threatened one of our men and our security guard. (Yes, we now have a security guards from 5 PM till 7 AM.) She has been served eviction papers as far as I know, but the problem is to get her to actually leave since she seems to have more legal support than the rest of us. So, needless to say, I don't want to do any walking in the hallways!

Well, that is the biggest news for right now. Besides which my brother is working the Super Bowl and the Oscars! He's in TV production and sub-contracts to ESPN and NBC among others.

Well, you all have a great day, week, month...don't know when I'll be back on again!!!

Love,

Gayle,
So good to hear from you again, but don't stop just because I haven't been practicing what I have been preaching! :lol: You guys have to forgive me because I've been extremely busy lately. Our church finally moved into the new building the first of the year and I've been involved with that plus Elena has kicked up her schedule too. She now has Puppet ministry at our church, piano lessons, chorus, horseback lessons and now she wants to take up bowling. LOL School has been very busy as well. She's doing so good in horseback that her instructor wants her to participate in some horse shows coming up. She says she's her best student right now. LOL ;)
Anything romantic planned for V-day ladies? I have been wanting to do something really special ;) :love: but can't figure out what!! LOL
How is the weight loss coming a long Daphne?
Dana, how are you feeling.. the big day will soon be here!!!! :bravo:
Rosey, thawed out yet? We have had a mild Winter but it's still been too cold for this southern gal! LOL
Well, I'm going to go now. Have kids to pick up. TTFN! :wave:

Hi Donna and wow you have been busy! It is nice to see your life being good and blessed right now. What are your V day plans?
Gayle I am so glad to see you posting and 2 times in the same week!
Dana how is that baby doing>? what is the due date again?
Rosey how are you doing with the volcano?
I ent Wednesday for my weigh in and lost 1 pounds. So my weigh ins according to me and not them have been:

233
230
227
226. OK off to bed bbut wanted to say HI!
Daphne

Hello everyone. It's been quite busy in here the last few days. I have had a hectic week to say the least. My calender looked like this:
Monday- health dept app't
Tuesday- my dr.'s app't and glucose lab work
Tuesday night- Brett's meeting at school for upcoming field trip
Wednesday- logan sick and to Dr.
Wednesday- 2 1/2 hour IEP meeting at school for laken
Thursday- Brett diabetes app't
Thursday- laken dentist

All of this of course isn't counting the normal things you have to do and taking kids to school and picking them up and such. Today I have nothing to do outside of the home but pick them up thank goodness. I am beat and just want to rest a little bit.

My pregnancy seems to be going great. Sunday is my first "mini" goal. I will be 25 weeks which is when the twins were born and I really want to take my baby home with me this time so hopefully he will stick in there. The dr. has moved me to a scheduled c-section on May 17th which cuts my pregnancy off by 2 weeks so that is wonderful to hear. Hopefully I can bypass some of the real uncomfortable stuff. I am 3 pounds under my pre-preg weight so technically I haven't gained anything yet. I had that glucose test on tuesday but haven't heard anything from it. The baby should be at 2 pounds by now (know this cause I delivered at this time with twins). I don't know if I ever mentioned it or not but his name is Peyton. We haven't officially decided the middle name yet. I have 96 more days to go.

Talk about weather Gayle, I would love some snow too. I won't be so busy the next couple of weeks so maybe they could schedule us a nice little snow?? Wish it worked that way. We've been rather mild here. I think it was 28 degrees here this morning but suppose to hit around 50.

Daphne hang in there and know we are proud of you for losing weight. I know its something I have to face when this little adventure I'm enduring is all over. Have you made any progress in moving?

Donna I know you're proud of Elena and her accomplishments. I never got my kids involved in any extra curricular activities but I have too many kids to do that and I am just too tired. I envy anyone who can though. My kids are more into electronics than anything that requires moving anything more than their hands on those games.

Rosey how are we doing? Let's not be bragging about any snow now!! LOL When is the next event where all the kids and dogs come to see grandma??

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY everyone:love: :val1: :val3: :val1: :love: (((((((:hug: ))))))))) rosey :wave:

Hellllllooooooo.. looking for my ya ya sisters:mag: everyone ok???((((((hugs))) rosey :wave:

Hi Rosey I am here just been forgetting to post here. How is everything going there? Hope to hear from more of you!

Daphne

Hey everyone.. its snowing sideways here this am :?: and i want spring...just found out in the last few days that my mother and sisters are coming to visit in june.. im so excited..so how are all of you?? busy ill bet with all you kids and hubbys..hope to see a post or 2 (((((((hugs))))))) rosey :wave:

Hi all.

Yes, I'm still around! I haven't been online since the last day I posted. I just don't like how this computer sucks the time.

Dana, I'm so happy for you and the family! I love that name, too. Did you get any snow from that storm that went up the East Coast? It missed us. :(

Daphne, Are you guys moving anytime soon? Congrats on losing some wt. Heaven knows I can't report anything like that!!

Donna, You sound like a busy lady...glad it's you and not me!!!

Rosy, How great that your family is coming in June! Where do they live? Is that where you grew up?

Our crazy lady here was arrested and has been placed in a facility where she will be monitered...hopefully! We are awaiting the trial (or something...I'm not sure I want to know any details)! All I know is that she is not here and that's fine by me!!

I'm also awaiting Spring! It's so gloomy. We have had a really light winter, though, so far....

Well, just checking in. Take care, ladies.

Love,

Hi guys. Sorry for the lack of posting. I have had some issues here. On 2/17 at midnight I was in the ER with severe back pain and I thought it might be back labor and I was at the same stage of my pregnancy when the twins were born. They took me to labor and delivery and monitored me for about 3 hours on the fetal monitor. His heartrate was really well and they had told me originally that i was contracting but then took that back. Then they wanted a sterile urine sample with a catheter and was going to do that and told me I was leaking fluid. They tested for that and it was negative. Then they did the catheter and it hurt worse than any I had ever had but then again, I still had that severe back pain that wasn't lessening at all. I kept throwing up it hurt so bad. They drew blood and gave me a shot of phenegren in the rear end and gave me a percocet pain pill. The baby part was fine and they thought I was having a gall bladder attack so sent me back to the ER for tests.

Well after I get down there, they tell me my white cell count was up and I had blood in my urine and had a kidney stone. They finally gave me an IV with some demerol. There wasn't much use in talking to me until the pain was gone cause I didn't pay you much attention. Well then after all those meds, I was drowsy! They gave me a bag of fluids to flush my kidney and sent me home with prescriptions. I was told to strain my urine to look for a stone. Well then last Wednesday I had an attack again but dealt with it at home. It was so much pain for over 12 hours. Then on thursday I went to a urologist. They had me measure my output and wanted 2000 cc's which is a bit more than 2 quarts in 24 hours. Its easier said than done when you're PG and your bladder won't hold much. So I got that done and need to take it in for them too read. If I keep having the attacks, they want to do stint surgery. I haven't talked to my OB yet so I don't know what his input on this will be. I also failed my 1 hour glucose test and have the 3 hour test tomorrow and not looking foward to that long wait.

I hope you all are doing better than I have been but I know that in 11 weeks this will all be over and I will have a new set of problems awaiting me. LOL I have to keep my 9 wk old neice in a bit for my sister to go to the dentist. I hope she cooperates. She usually does but I was around her sat. and couldn't do anything when she cried so loud she wouldn't listen to you.

Bless your heart Dana I am so sorry for the Kidney stone. If it is anything like my gallbladder attacks I feel for you hunny. I need your address Dana the right one to send you a baby gift to? Email me or im it to me.
OK Have just a few minues here to talk. House was on market Thursday have had 1 or 2 showings a day. First offer they backed out, have second offer on table now.WE will end up with 162,000 and we owe 106,000. We have to find a place in Pierce County and I found the perfect place that I want. Jason is gone until Sunday so it might be to late, He wants to let the kids finish school before we move I say lets just move now. We have to be out pending sale April 17th. I was hoping they would let us rent back for the 2 months that we need. I have a showing any minute now so can't stay long. The realator is also coming to take more pictures of the house for the internet. I will post the MLS number in a few and let ya all see my place. I have boxes all over from packing and yet can't put them anywhere being as inlaws will be comiong here in 3 weeks. SO what am I supposed to do? I have to pack stuff but yet have noowhere to put the boxes damnit.
Daphne

I think packing and moving are fun. The only thing I hated about ours last year is it took our entire summer away from us while waiting on this place to get ready. A lot of it was due to the rain we kept getting though. I am not feeling too bad today so far either. Logan is home with Strep and they have given Laken antibiotics too since she's been exposed. I'm more concerned about myself right now and trying to avoid it as much as possible. I took laken on into school and Brett is gone to Charleston for an over night field trip. Lord don't let him hear this but I miss him already. He's never been away from me over night.

Where is Donna and that Rosey?? Gayle??

Morning everyone.. sry for the lack of posts from me.. i put my back out and have been taking it easy.. its some better now.. not 100% yet tho.. the dh has gone to the cabin for a few days..its quiet here and for all my wishing for that quiet time i miss him like crazy.. go figure:lol: i plan on finishing my scapbook today so i can start on the big cleaning house project:( i hate house work but with my family comming in june i need to start.. closets etc so i wont be so overwhelmed in june..i dont envy you moving daphnee.. we moved 9 times the first 2 yrs we were married.. i hated it..im a creature of habit and my own space and dont like change..dana am sry you have been under the weather..hope you and the kids are better now.. ill bet you can hardly wait for the big day.. its so exciting.. i luv babies..have you got his rm ready?? so donna what have you been up to?? and hello gayle(did u know my real name is gale too;) ) have agreat weekend everyone (((((((hugs)))))) rosey :wave:

Hi eveyone..ive been watching the start of the iditarod dog races this am.. thought maybe your kids and yourselves would be interested in following this "last great race" go to www.iditarodinsider.com if you want to follow up on it..;) rosey :wave:

Hi there where is everyone? We are still waiting on the final word about if house is sold or not.
Dana did you get the package? ROsey how is the weather up there? Donna how is life going and how is ELena? Gayle how are you doing and did you ever get your snow storm?
Daphne

Hi daphnee.. im here.. i check in every day..but i think every one else is real busy..the weathers cold and sunny..not much new going on in my world.. getting ready for the grkids to visit on their spring break.. i agree selling and moving is not fun..hope it all works out for you hello and ((((((((hugs)))))) for all rosey :wave:

Hey, chicks!

I am cancelling my internet service and am going to do my 'puter work at the library. It's soooooooooooo fast! That's another 12.95 I can spend otherwise each month. Deb's hubby has wireless that I can use, too.

Dana, I'm so sorry for your latest trouble. I'll bet you were scared out of your jammies!! If it is the right way to put it, I'm glad it was only your kidneys. If that's any comfort!!

Daphne, moving...good for you. I know it's what you want. It's a chore, but look at the bright side...what is the bright side? You will see Jason more often, won't you? He'll be able to help with his kids...at least he'd better!!

Rosey, no I did not know your name is Gale (even if you do spell it wrong :joker: ) How is the weather? Is spring on the horizon yet? It is here in Ohio. I saw crocus trying to stay warm enough to bloom. It was up to 70* Monday then today, Tuesday, it's 30* and snowing!!!:p

Well, girls, I've fallen in love again!!! I'm always a couple of years behind, but I just saw The Phantom of the Opera. OMG!! Do you guys know who Gerard Butler is??? I didn't, but I do now!!! I'd seen him in Timeline and thought he was the cutest, but as the Phantom, he sings! I've always been a sucker for a guy who can sing. Now I have to find the money to see the Phantom live on the stage...yes, I know Gerry (that's what us friends call him;) ) won't be the Phantom, but the whole "Phantom" thing is amazing! Anybody see it live?

What else? Ummm....cats are fine and I'm listening to CD's, watching movies, and reading (voratiously), and doing crossword puzzles since I cancelled cable. I know, boring!!

I'm going to close for now. I hope to be back sooner from now on.

Oh, yeah, weight! I'm getting ready to get ready to lose some poundage! I'll keep you informed.

Love, Gayle

HI guys. Has anyone heard or seen Donna? It's been over a month since she's been on here and I was worried about her.

Daphne did you get my email? I did get your package and I thank you so much for the baby things. Once he's born I will send you a formal thank you card with his picture. You know you didn't have to do that but I did tell you that before you even sent it! Thanks again. Any word on your house? Are you still doing your weight challenge??

Rosey we have been near 80 degrees last couple of days and in the high 60's with wind today. I know how you love those grandbabies coming to visit. Have you made any cards lately? I have to admit that part of my life has been slack due to worrying about a baby. LOL

Gayle I am always so delighted to read your posts. I don't blame you at all for wanting to save money. I think they should give us free internet anyway. Most people have it and it should be just a way of life like breathing. LOL I hope you've gotten those decorations down by now! I am enjoying this spring weather too but they tell us to expect some 30's at night again these next few days.

I am doing fairly well and have 9 weeks to go. I can't believe I'm down to single digit number of weeks now but I wish it would speed up a tad bit faster. I have some of those "woe is me" days and wish it would all be over with. I think the baby weighs between 3 and 4 pounds now which is a huge step up from my 1 1/2 pound twins I had years ago. (they will be 11 on March 30). I am going to the dr. every other week now and this is my off week. They have me going on tuesdays and I think he may check for cervical changes beginning this next week. Anyone watching Idol this season? I love watching the "gray haired guy", Taylor sing. He's just too crazy.

Dana I know I didn't but I loves ya like a sister and so I wanted to. I had fun looking at stuff. With selling the house and packing and all that I was just to out of it to worry about getting to a weigh in at a certain time on a certain day. I dropped out of it and don't feel guilty. I was going to crack with worry and the scale there was so off it was sad. The YMCA is also getting everyones weights messed up. One guys had been listed as losing 48 pounds and he blogged and said *I wish but it is only 28 pounds* He has no idea why they said 48 pounds. Still good job with 28 pounds. I know I could stand on the scale and the weight would vary 5 pounds up or down. I fugured if it was up and I had been good I didn't ned to get that upset. WHat is the due date again? My girlfriend Shantell is due mid-April.
Daphne

Hi everyone.. its nice to see some posts:smug: i miss all of you but know you are all very busy ladys..yes my grkids are coming today..spring break for them..the big project is going to be to clean my attics while they are here to help..with my family coming this spring i need all the help i can get to get this house in shape for company..this winter has been hard on me..have had the first pain free days yesterday and today since october when i had that concussion..seems its been one thing after another and when u hurt nothing gets done:?: so my daughters are going to help me and im so greatful..i dont like getting old..havent heard from donna either hope she is ok..dana ill bet you are getting so excited.. im feeling that way for you.. check out that web site i posted on the iditarod dog race..ill bet your kids would like it..daphnee feeling guiltys a waste of energy..and sounds like you have your hands full..well need to get supper going will check in again..i do every day((((((hugs)))))))) rosey:wave:

OK somehow I got I guess a computer worm into my mail system. Do not open or click on the link *things I am selling or giving away*. It gets into you mail box and attaches itself to all your e mail addresses. I am so sorry about anyone else that got this. I was trying to let everyone know not to do it. Gayle once again I am truly sorry.
Daphne

so where is everyone:mag:its been days and no posts.. miss all of you ((((((hugs))))))) rosey :wave:

Sorry I hav3 been packing. We changed the moving day to Saturday! We found a house Monday, made offer, counter offer, accept offer, ,ove now! OMG so much to do no time and I am sicker then a dog! I will post when I get in to the house and we get internet service again.
XOXOXO Daphne

OK I am in my new house and noone has posted here? What gives? Please someone talk to me! I love my new house and with unpacking after packing I am losing weight! It is even Aunt Flo time and I am down on the scales! I love my new house! I love having my own bathroom with a nice deep tub. I love my huge kitchen and livingroom. I love my gas fireplace.
I am wanting a couch and a computer desk now. I don't spend much time here online with no desk and having to sit on the floor. I will post more when I get more time but wanted to say I am in my house!
Daphne

Hi guys. Daphne I didn't realize you had even sold your other house. So where are you now? You will have to send me your mailing address again so I can change it in my address book. So the "things I'm selling" was that you or Gayle? I never could get that to work. I have virus protection on my computer so it blocks attacks. Or at least it has so far.

Rosey I know you love having those grand kids with you. Our kids are off this next week for spring break. Dreading it in a way but I don't have to get up early and that's a plus when you aren't sleeping very well at night and have to pee hourly.

Has anyone heard anything from Donna? It seems like a LONG time since I've seen anything from her and i'm worried about her.

I have 40 days to go which is 5 weeks and 5 days. I am down to going to the dr. every other week for one more time and then its weekly. My c-section is scheduled for may 17th at this point. The baby is growing 2 weeks ahead of schedule so if he keeps that up, I may end up in delivery a few days sooner than planned. I've only gained 8 pounds but I have been sick and had heart burn and the works nearly the whole 8 months and it feels good to say only 8 pounds at this point. If I have an 8 pound baby which I should have at least that at term, I may come out of this weighing less than I did going into it.

Oh my gosh.. i was sooooo surprized to see posts in here.. i know you are all so busy moving and being pregnant and kids and things but i do miss hearing form you all :hug: daphnnee your new house sounds awsome.. and im glad that you are so happy about it.. dana im glad your pregancy is going so well inspite of the peeing and heartburn..i havent heard form donna in forever either.. hope shes ok..im working on some hand crafted things for a benefit being held for a family who was in a terrible car crash.. one son was killed.. he was only 8 and the dd and mom were injured.. they have terrible medical bills and no insurance.. so we are having a sphaghetti feed and chinese auction and rafle to raise money for them.. i made a quilt and am now working on some beaded things..hope we do well its for a good cause.. whats all of your plans for easter.. we are keeping it simple..glad to her from you all ((((((((hugs)))))))) rosey :wave:

Still no Donna? Where is everyone? I had received the notification that Rosey had posted but thought more may have. Rosey I hope the family who was in the crash was blessed with some paid bills. Was the auction successful? It really doesn't pay to not have any insurance. My grandmother complains that it takes 75% of her social security to pay her insurance and she's never needed it. You don't know when you might end up in the hospital or some place and I keep telling her that. I know these insurance companies eat our money though.

I had my last appointment last Thursday and this baby is trying to come out vaginally. I was already 2 cm dilated and having back labor. He's got me on some medicine to buy us another week, possibly 2 but at any rate, I only have 23 days or less to go anyway. I am so ready for this little boy. I am so uncomfortable to say the least and so happy that this is the last time I'm doing this.

Daphne did your friend have her baby?

Hi dana.. i check in here everyday but no one posts much any more..i miss that but know you are all so busy..hope the delivery and all goes smoothly for you.. you must let us or i should say me know as soon as u can when this little guy makes his apperance..otherwise i will worry for you.. im good at that:?: ..take care of you ok.. the benefit went well.. they made a little over $5,000 dollars thats pretty good for our small community.. i was glad to be a part of it.. has any one tried to call or e-mail donna?? wonder where everyones at and why.. i guess im just nosey..will check in again ((((((hugs))))) rosey :wave:

Hi guys. Is anyone still reading this? I have a brief moment to check in with you. I hope you all got a picture of Peyton. He's doing pretty well and right now is napping in the crib. I think I'm still suffering with some baby blues and never did get my prescriptions filled. I thought I could do it without them. I think its the reality that Peyton is my last baby finally and that is sad to me. Pregnancy is so nasty feeling to me but the reward of the baby is wonderful. I'll just have to face that sooner or later. I really wanted to try nursing him and he just wouldn't have much to do with that so I resorted to pumping and he got about 4 bottles of that and then it was so time consuming and hard to do with that manual pump that it sorta dwindled out. I have a lactation consultant suppose to call me tomorrow but I fear it may be too late. I don't know how long you can go without actually nursing and still be able to produce the milk. I'm really inexperienced if you can't tell. LOL

I still haven't heard from Donna. I hope she is OK. School is out here on Wednesday already. It's been a real quick year. What's going on with the rest of you?

Anybody still here? I hadn't recieved an email about a post since my last post, so today, while I'm at the library I thought I'd try to find out what is going on.

Dana, Payton is beautiful. I'd love to see more pix.

So, Daphne, do you like your new house? Email me with your new addy and ENJOY!!! Do the dh and kids like it, too?

I can't stay on long because my time is almost up. I think you all probably know that I cancelled my internet service and only do it here at the library. It works really well for me. I wasn't on that much anyway and this way I have high-speed and it's free!

Things are much the same with me. Cats are fine and so am I. My best friend Deb and I went to Michigan to see Kevin and Terry a month ago. Weather was perfect and it is gorgeous there. Right on Lake Michigan. You know what I always say? If you can't see the far shore...it's an ocean!!! I do soooo miss the ocean. This may be my only trip this year. I don't know if I'll be able to afford the gas to go to the mountains this year or not...time will tell, I guess.

Must go...hope to hear from some of you.

Love, Gayle

Yeaaaaa I can post again Thank you Suzanne!!!! I have been busy with the new house and with changing email was not able to post here. I will write all more later just wanted to say hi and glad I am back!
Daphne

Oh My GOSH!!!! im so surprized to see posts..ithought everyone had abandoned this forum and i missed you all alot..id check once in awhile and then just gave up and bang here you all are agin.. thats awsome..first dana..congrats on the new baby he is sooooo cute and hope he has recovered from his surgury.. ill bet you are enjoying every moment..how do the other kids like having a baby around again?Hi gayle.. dont know u that well but its neat to see u post.. daphnee long time no here:dizzy: am glad you are all moved do you like your new house? im getting ready for my family to visit..3 sisters and my mom im so excited.. my mom hasnt been here in 9 yrs and my sisters never.. we are going to have such fun..well my ya ya friends hope u all post more often.. so where is donna? do any of you ever here from her? catch up with u all later((((((hugs)))))) rosey :wave:

Hi guys. I did get a little email from donna so I know she's around. She just commented briefly on Peyton's surgery. We are all doing fine. I think we may be going to the beach this year. Kevin is wanting to go for a few days. We've had reservations for 2 years now but since we didn't go last year I didn't know if we would make it this year or not. I just don't want the baby in the sun or water so it may be a boring vacation for me. It will be worth it for the boys to play in the water though.

Peyton is doing well. He will be 6 weeks old tomorrow. It almost makes me cry. I know I have a lot more time with him as a baby but what in the world happened to the last 6 weeks?? This was suppose to go by slow so I can really enjoy him. He is a mama's baby boy which is what I've always wanted. I bet he will actually cry for me when he gets old enough to do just that. He's on the verge of smiling some now. It's hard to tell if its for real or not but my other kids were by the time they were 6 wks old. I feel like he's growed a lot just since his surgery. I won't know for sure until July 11 when he has his 2 mth app't and gets 3 shots. Whether or not he cries with them, I know mama will.

I never imagined it would be as different with him from they way it was with the other kids but I am so in love and attached to him. He is my world. I know every mama says that but I feel more bonded with him than I ever did with the others. It was hard to do that with the twins cause you were divided between 2 of them and I was only 19 when Brett was born. I don't want anyone to hardly hold him and no one has kept him yet. I have done everything with and for him. My mama has changed him twice but other than that, its been all me.

My MIL has gotten on my nerve like you wouldn't believe. When Peyton had his surgery it was around 8:30 p.m. She works first shift. Well she wouldn't come to the hospital not one time and we were there from sunday night until mid morning on that wednesday. She said "work is work". PLEASE!! She is going to spend 10 days at the beach and has no problem getting off every other week to go camping but she couldn't come down in the evening for her own grandsons surgery. Well the day we came home she came here after work. I was holding Peyton and he was asleep. And NO I did not let her hold him. He cries with her anyway. But for her if its not camping or not her daughters children, they aren't important to her. I haven't even heard from her since last tuesday but then again, fine with me. At least she's not my mom.

Well enough about me. I will try to send some more pictures to you guys. Are yall getting the emails from that Ringo? Its easier to put them on there and invite people to see them.

OK is noone posting anymore? I miss all of you ladies so much. I talk to Donna via my yahoo 360 page and hers and yahoo im. I got an email from Barbara the other day and she is now on my email @ hotmail list. I love ya ladies and hope things mellow out and we can all chat more when school starts for all our kids. I plan on going back to Curves when school starts the 5th. I basically spent a years on CUrves that I didn't use. I heard a lady do the same thing and she called it her *fat tax*. I just got so depressed after my gall bladder surgery for some reason. I want to lose this weight and I know I will do it and I like Curves and once the kids are in school NO EXCUSES!
D

Hello Daphne. Deb tried to email you the other day but it bounced. She was using your walmart addy so email her if you have hers so she can write to you. Everything is well here. Kids have been in school about 4 weeks now and my little one is getting bigger by the day. I need to work on losing some weight too and this time for me its not birth control related. I keep saying when it cools off I'm taking Peyton walking in his stroller. Did you get those pictures I mailed to you weeks ago? I also emailed you some today. Whats everyone else up to?