I think my basement is in need of a good vacuming and and wall sweeping down..maybe i can suck up some of those nasty spiders and rolly pollies..The guy is due to come in late sept to spray the house. He is suppost to come twice a year but didnt come in the spring this year because our basement was wet from a flood. LOL so until he comes i may just stay out of the weightlifting side.

Catherine, Good to hear that himself arrived home safely. And good news about the your pool being open to the public again. I bet you can't wait to get back in there. It sure sounds great. Have fun at school. I remember getting all the supplies together too, it WAS fun!!!

Carol, Tell Ed :bday2you: !! The sound of those planes flying overhead is awesome. We used to live near March Air Force base in California, and when the Blue Angels came, it was fantastic!! Enjoy the show!
Who won the BL?

Angie, that's great news on your A1c!! It sounds like the work you've done to lose weight is already affecting your health in a positive way. Keep up the good work!

Toni, thanks so much for telling me about the Etsy. It's been sorta fun putting my stuff on there and I'm already a favorite of a few people. Its http://wuddlefuts.etsy.com. Yep, Wuddlefuts is the name of my shop. They said to give it a name that would stick out, so I hope it peaks people's curiosity, so they will come on in. I don't have that much on there, but I try to add stuff each day.

Ratkity, did he check you for vertigo?

Debi, thanks for wanting to check out my stuff. I put the site in Toni's personal.

Julia, great NSV!!!!

Not much going on here so I think I will go a WATP dvd before I talk myself out of it. Have a great day chickies!!
Debbie

Hello,
Well it was a good day, I need to get 1 more water in and then I will have it in for the day! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! I got up and did 48 min. on the WII fit, and then I did 3 miles on the treadmill and then did some lifting! I feel kinda guilty I didn't ride bike. Yesterday was walking 20 minutes the dog and worked outside all day. Day before walked 6 miles. So I have done well this week. Who knows what tomorrow will bring. The girls are off to school! Maybe I will do nothing. . . . wait, I have to go get groceries! Blah! Well, I am going to go get girls to bed, they are so excited. I will yak later. Penny

Hi Everyone,

I'm pooped. Yesterday when I got home from the interview the place that I interviewed with on Friday called and offered me the position. It is part time which is sooooo good for me due to some emotional/panic/depression issues I am having right now. Not as great for the pocket book but DH has assured me it will help a lot. So, I started work today and came home and scrubbed my house for my niece's visit. I wasnt' expecting to work this week so put of the major cleaning until today. I got it all done though and baked about 160 peanut butter cookies for this huge cookie jar that I have here for DH. It filled it up to the brim. lol.

Today at work was just orientation so not much to report. Tomorrow is going to be more training. I think I will like it enough for a while to keep it. It has been a huge problem for me in the past to keep jobs. Well, you guys can probably tell. I usually get panicky and can't go. I am feeling much better now with that issue and praying it is gone forever or that I can mangae it better. I need to work financially so that is a must for me. I only have to work 4 hours a day possibly work 5 hours per day 4 days a week. We'll see what they say.

No time for personals but I am thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers. I may post sporadically for a bit due to company and work.

Blessings all,
Annie

in response to those of you about DH & DD's conversation....she appologized to her dad for her "tude" and all things are better.

She moves into her new college and new dormroom tomorrow.....I was going to drive her down so I could take the truck with her fridge since it wouldn't fit in her car....cept her new roommate called and said she already had one.....so no need for mom to take a day off work....since this is her 2nd yr in college not that big of a deal......her brother is at this college has an apt nearby so she drove down tonight and he is going to orientation with her tomorrow and showing her around so she can find where her classes are at. She has an interview for a job and Chickfila....she worked here through HS and got a great reference.....so she should be working in no time.

youngest DD has been sick..........now get this........she did not want to take today off so Dad could take her to Doctor........because at her HS they have an incentive program........don't miss a class.......don't take the final exam for that class. Even if the absence is excused she would have to take the final exam.........she is in all AP(advanced placement) Classes and absolutely does NOT want to take these exams........so this afternoon I took her into urgent care.........grrrrr...........so for her NOT to have to take the exams I have to pay more for the urgent care center LOL go figure! She has a sinus infection and strep....doc says she can go to school tomorrow unless she has a fever........she hasn't run one and knowing her she wont even if she is LOL

I have been struggling.........not keeping track of what I eat is the biggest stumbling block.......I know this......just cant seem to get past it......I haven't been binging ........been eating decently.....a few more snacky type food then I would normally eat if I was keeping track.....I'm staying the same weight so I must not be eating too aweful bad........

I need to get beyond this!!! I so want to be able to say I've lost 60lbs........right now its close to 50lbs.....but still not even 50....I know this is all my doing.....

work has been crazy.....one student has had some major outbursts and with the other asst in the room pregnant leaves me and the teacher to deal with all the heavy lifting and manhandling (lol) so its tiring......there is alot of mental crap going on with the other asst.....feels like I'm back in HS with girl drama........anyhow trying to just let all that roll off my back and not carry it around with me....its hard.......plus finances are tight........things are not getting paid cuz money isn't streatching like it use to....DH's gas is eating us alive! matter of fact his 1/2 tank has to last him till the 28th ummmmmm and he drives an hour each way daily! LOL so God has to do a miracle or somethings gonna have to give LOL I'm not worried about finances cuz I know everything always works out in the end......its just in the back of my brain you know......

The teacher I work with told me she is thinking about dropping down to elementary next year....like K or PreK and wants me to come with her......not sure how that will work.........not that I wouldn't love to go with her to whatever grade level she is doing.....but, not sure I or she could convince the next school we are a package deal LOL!
So we will see where God takes that item on the many items that are floating around the back of my brain! LOL

ok so I KNOW that I have to stop in here daily so that I will get back on track........it maybe a while for me to actually get myself motivated but I know I have to read daily so that I can stay focused on my goals!

GOOD MORNING!

Well the girls are getting ready for their first day back to school. It is rainy here and the youngest is worried about getting her new shoes wet! She has to walk a block to the bus stop and she wants me to take her there in the vehicle. I said lets see if it is raining at that time or not. She has an umbrella so I am not worried. I gotta go get daddy up so he can see them off too. I will check back in later. Everyone have a good day. Penny

penny_ I hope they have a wonderful day at school. Enjoy your day alone!!

Good Morning Everyone
Well its FINALLY sunny here today. It seems like it has been raining for weeks. Yesterday it was kinda getting me down. I too ate too many snacky foods. TOM is a bugger and should be shot! :lol: I feel today that the worst is over and I can get on with my life again. I made a low calorie soup full of veggies with some meat and brown rice so it is a balanced meal and am going to try and just eat that and some fruits till tonight. Night time is still the worst for eating so I am saving my snacky type foods til then. We will see if it works.

The scale hasnt budged at all. Hope I didnt shock my system too much last week. It may as well get used to it. Its here to stay for the long haul this time :)

Other than that, there is not much going on. I have a photo shoot booked this morning and have to make some jewellry for Saturdays market. I am behind this week since TOM arrived and had no desire to do anything.

My sister and family bought a new house and are moving in this weekend so I will spend part of saturday and all of sunday helping her unpack and clean and suck. Burn calories burn LOL

Well, I must go and mentally prepare myself for my shoot. Talk later!

G'morning all!

I tried to go to bed early last night because I was exhausted. I could not fall asleep to save my life and finally took my cpap mask off. Grrr. I'm going to try to do better. I just hate nights like that.

Annie, hang in there girl! I hope your new job is what you need. Just think about the fun times you will have with your niece!! *hugs*

DMPLS, you need to hang in there too! I started writing stuff down again because my weight loss stopped and started reversing.. eep!

Penny, go girl!! Keep up the GREAT work! I bet your doggie loves those walks.

Luv to all,
Ratkity

GTL200, we posted at the same time :) I understand the snacky thingies needed before TOM.. someone kick him a few times!! He just left here. Have a great day!!

Luv,
Ratkity

Annie-That's great about the job. I can definitely understand those panic issues. I'm someone who jumps a foot when the phone rings. It's taken me a year and a half to work up the courage to take a class on campus. I'm so terrified of planes that I've already passed up trips to Montreal and Glasgow. Just don't tell yourself that you're being silly, and should just "get over it." It's like everything else, take baby steps.

I was down .2 lbs last night...and I'll happily take it. Not much else to report really.

Bernice...at most schools who offer attendance incentive programs like that, it is only final exams that are exempted, not the actual AP exams. AP exam scores are not tied in with their final grade, as the scores do not come until July, and even then all they get is their score on a scale of 1-5. I get agitated when AP teachers have their students take real final exams for credit. If they have already worked hard enough to take the AP and they have worked for it continuously, then as a teacher they should have a pretty good sense of the student's academic progress. In the public schools here there is over a month gap between AP exams and the end of the year, so they have to do something. But it's a lot of stress. As the exams get closer, you may need to put your foot down at a certain point and make her stop studying...especially the night ebfore an exam. Cramming does nothing and they need to go in clear-headed. Good Luck!

Luan...any word on the package? :)

Off for another long day with another late night tonight.

Julee

Julee- Yeah on the loss!

Rat-hope the mask stays on tonight for you and you can get some sleep. I didn't do any exercise today. I was in a mood.

Going to lose 200- How did the shoot go today?

DMPLS-glad to hear that DH & DD are getting along! Were you on track today?

dgramie-Girls had a great day at school. I was not home alone, hubby home. It was a long day. Penny

I had a long day. Kids have been extra wound up this week. Plus it was raining and no going outside to play.
I made salsa today..no recipe just started adding in things..its pretty good..cant wait to try it tommorow when the flavors have had time to blend. NOw if i could just find something to eat it on other than with chips.LOL
hope everyone had a great day
debi

Debi -- Put the salsa in eggs, or in a salad, or on a sandwich, or use veggies in place of chips!!

Annie - which job is it you have?

Apparently the Budweiser Clydsdales are in town for the air show too - they better not show up for the party on Saturday - I don't care what he thinks!

julee - sorry, been REALLY busy.. i will try to get it out this week :P

Rat-thanks! I know I need to just need to start doing it and stop making excuses! LOL

Julee- the AP tests are completely separate here as well. What I’m talking about is a policy for attendance. DD’s HS is the only one that does it in town. They have it set that if you don’t miss one class then you don’t have to take the class’ final exam. So that causes kids to come to school sick and avoid absences at all costs. Which is a good thing in its own right, however it spreads colds & sickness as well. My daughter has never liked staying home from school which I appreciate except when she is truly sick! LOL
She is feeling better now that she has some meds thank goodness!

Penny- I was kinda on track.....for breakfast I ate a bagel with a small dab of cream cheese(not nearly as much as I would normally but not measured) for lunch I ate a Lean Cuisine Pannini (sp?).......dinner was pasta with scallops & vegies(one serving)......although I did have a few too many snacks at work throughout the day.........a small bag of cheezits......and two individual reese cups. I guess by far it was a better day for my eating than some have been! LOL thanks for asking!

Debi- fresh salsa sounds soooo good right now! I love it on eggs & simmering it over fish! If you must have tortilla chips.......try whole wheat flour, tear them into chip size pieces and place them in the oven spread out in one layer for a few mins.......turning to get both sides toasted.........they are less fattening and just as good as store bought tortilla chips! Plus you can measure how many pieces make up one tortilla to get the exact calorie count. Miss our talks!

Ok so just found out that Army son’s weekend home for labor day is going to be very similar to 4th of July grrrrrr DH says “get over it” LOL but I am having a difficult time sharing my son’s time LOL..........I know him & his girlfriend want time together as well.....but oh well I have too many other things to worry about soooooo, that too goes to the back of my brain and I allow no time to fret over the thought! LOL


Talk to you all later hopefully everyone else has a fantabulous day!!!

thanks heather..I think I will add it to my eggbeaters this morning. I had to taste it again last night. I think I will be making it alot. I may even try canning some. I love knowing its not loaded with salt. I may try dipping my bell pepper strips in it today at lunch. I am addicted to eating bell peppers with my lunch..it gives me the same crunch as a chip.
my coffee is calling...
hugs to all

dmpls_ I miss you too!! We must have been posting at the same time. I will try making some chips myself this weekend.
Older daughter and her guy are coming home for the weekend...well one night it sounds like. School starts back for them on monday. This is my daughters final semester. Then she will start her CPA prep course and then start taking the CPA exam.
have a great OP day everyone!!

I've been MIA, feeling like a fake and being sorry for myself:(, TOM is 15 days LATE, hormones gone crazy,:devil: hubby is creeping around AND buying me chocolate laff (dark choc & I only have three squares, the boys 'help' me by eating the rest)
I KNOW I have to get myself sorted out,:o can anyone reccommend a good site for CALORIFIC VALUES to basic foods? I think a change of plan, staying on 18,00cals & including lots of veg & fruit will be a nice change. I'm having problems with my hip again, the nerve pain is so bad I can hardly walk so exercise is out for the mo.
Annie, so glad you got the jobxxxx Does your post-surgery meetings include any counselling? It might be worthwhile checking what options are available, we can see how fab you are looking these days ;)but if your 'head' is trapped somewhere bad you won't be feeling as great as you look. (hope that makes sense, lol, but you get the sentiments I hope ?xxxx)
I have to go now & job hunt, DMPLS how dis the fostering meeting go?
My oldest son is still looking into joining the army or navy, hope he can get himself sorted out as he's 21 and never held a job down for more than 3 months. It will be scary if he is accepted but hopefully it will make him grow up and learn discipline, something he's never accepted very well before.
xxxxhugs to you all, soon I'm sure I'll feel up to 'proper' personals.
xxxxxxsharon

Sharon -- Sorry you're feeling so bad! 3fc has some 7000 foods in its calorie database!
http://www.3fatchicks.com/food-calorie-counts/

Sharon - hugs hun - I've missed you.

I'm excited about trying a couple of new recipes I recently ran across - seems I get trapped with the same things because I love them. Tonight is pork and sweet corn from the local paper filled with fresh local veggies. Sounds wonderful. I'm also going to try the eggplant lasagna posted here at 3FC. I'll let you know how they are. Both sounds incredibly easy which is perfect for me in the summer.

I had a little blooper last night - we went to eat at a place I always make great choices at. Didn't work out that way last night. Back OP today and drinking lots of water to flush it out. It's not really if I add back a few ounces of weight that bothers me - its the thought that it was so easy to do and the fear of falling back to my old ways that is overwhelmingly frightening to me. I hope that makes sense.

Move your bodies, drink your water and SMILE.

Hugs,
Carol

Good morning everyone.

Photo shoot went well. She was a little doll and other than the fact that she was stubborn as mud, easy to work with :lol: We got some great shots and had fun. What more could I ask for!

Kinda cranky with the scales. I am not seeing ANY movement at all which is frustrating me. I know I had a good week last week not that I would ever have another 10lb week again but 1 lb movement would be acceptable! *L*

Thnk I will spend my day doing yard work. We are having a load of soil delivered on Monday and they have to dump it in the driveway because you cant get to the backyard. We have to take it by wheelbarrow one at a time to level off the yard. Wont that be fun! :lol:

Working on my water today and making it a relatively lower calorie day than the rest of the week. Tonight is jewellry and tomorrow is the Marketplace day. If I think of it, I will take and post some pics there :)

Good Morning all,

I couldn't sleep after my puppies woke me up at 5 a.m. so I have time to post this am.

Bernice: Sorry that your DS is not spending the time with you that you would like. Hugs.

Penny: Hi

Brenda: Congrats to your sister on her house.

RAt: Sorry that you are struggling with the CPAP. I soooo remember those times. Hugs.

Catherine: I hear ya and Thanks. I am so pleased and proud of you for being able to go to a campus to school Hugs, hugs and hugs.

Julee: Congrats on the -.2

Debi: I pack my DH lunch and pack him Salsa quite often with fresh carotts, brocoli and cauliflower for dipping. He loves it.

Carol: I got the job at the Goodwill Industries monitoring people with disabilities as they work. "Job Coach". Not sure how long I will have it due to conflict of interest with Voc Rehab. I will be working with them soon myself hopefully for some schooling and can't have a counselor that is a counsleor for my clients at work. So, I am looking into doing some typing from home or something else part time. The pay at this job is awful but I was desperate for some income so I took it. It will be okay until I find something else part time that pays better. The Budwieser clydsdales are here at our fair this weekend too. lol. They are so beautiful. I love them.

So, I have my first client today which stinks because I have had zero training. I had orientation for 4 hours on Wed. and Yesterday more orientation and she had me read some of the files of the cases I will be working with. No training and I have never done this before. I am monitoring/coaching someone with severe mental ******ation today while he cleans glass at Safeway. The only thing she told me about him is that he doesn't like you to help him or watch him too much. What is too much? lol. She told me that he gets sexually excited if he sees violence. UGH! Lord help me.

On the weight loss front, today is my official weigh in day and I am down to 242! Only 3 more and I am in the 230's.

My Lindsey got here yesterday and is such a pleasure and doll to have around. Just what I need right now. We are planning on going to the amusement park on Sunday. My DH is so excited to have another dare devil to go on the scary rides with. lol.

I hope you all have a wonderful op day. Drink your water and move your bodies.

Blessings all,
Annie

Bernice...there are one or two schools here that do the same thing but our kids have a different problem...some of them have gotten grief before when they have taken off days for the Jewish holidays...which are not only excused absences but are Constitutionally protected absences. Yet every year I hear about parents and students going toe to toe with administrators over whether or not the child can still qualify for the attendance incentives because of it. This year is a very difficult year because all of the major days of the holidays are on weekdays.

Annie: My brother had a job coach for a short time after high school, but she (unlike you) faked her hours and had ridiculous fees and in the end it was a waste. My brother also is not in the severe/profound range so it was a littel different. Good luck with your new job! I spent a lot of time in college when I was a special ed. major studying what they call "transition" programs, which are the programs for people with disabilities that help them transition from a purely academic setting into a real life setting. The professor for whom I was a research assistant had an entire insitute she ran and had a reference library and papers and ran tranings all across the state.

I have a doctor's appointment today and I am a little antsy...as I always am. I really need to calm down so they can get an accurate BP reading and not have to do it twice. I just want to get enough time with her to talk about the things I want to discuss...going off the pill, vitamins, genetic testing for DH and I, and stuff like that. I am sure she is going to want me to go down for blood work (waaah) but at least they let me use the weight in my WW tracker and don't make me get on the scale.

Have a good day and a good weekend as well...

Just trying to stay OP, stay positive, and keep getting a little bit more done everyday. I'm having trouble maintaining my concentration. I think that is one of the most frustrating things about my head injury is that it greatly reduced my attention span, not that I had a long one in the first place.

NSV or just bad luck?
 

Hi guys,

Do any of you wear Old Navy Jeans? I ordered some online for just $9.99 each. I got two, and have been eagerly awaiting the arrival. They came today, and I couldn't wait to put them on. I bought size 30. Most of clothing right now is size 30, with exception to a few pair of stretchy jeans which are size 28. Old Navy didn't have anything but size 30 on clearance, and I figured they would fit (hopefully not too small). Well, they aren't too small. They are very much too big. I could easily wear a 28, perhaps a little smaller than that in these jeans. But I LOVE the cut. They seem flattering on my legs, but they are pretty bulky, especially around the waist. Does anyone else buy Old Navy jeans? Feel free to burst my bubble and tell me they run humongous. I am waiting for DH to come home and tell me if they look hideous and I should return them, or just put on a belt.

That's it for me now.

Angie

Today has been a good day so far. I have almost got my water in. YEAH. I haven't really ate much.
I have to confess last night I had a dark chocolate snickers! It was good, very sweet, but good. There I feel better.
Getting ready to eat when hubby gets home. I will try and check in later. No exercise today. Penny

thoughts ladies?

f you're overweight in Alabama, you better start getting in shape or the government is going to start charging you fees!

That's the case for their over 37,500 state employees. The state government is giving all of their employees one year to start getting fit.

If not, they're going to be charged $25 a month, basically to pay for insurance which is otherwise free.

It's similar to the legislation they already have where they charge employees that smoke a fee of $24 a month. Though that resulted in some success in getting people to quit smoking.

But it's going to suck if Alabama thinks you're too fat and smoke too much. Double the fees!

This will be the first state ever to charge overweight state workers who don't try and slim down.

Why can't Alabama be proactive like other states and just reward those employees that "adopt healthy behaviors"?

Alabama is the currently the second most obese state in the country. And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 30.3% are now obese. But is this the right way to go about things?

Just this week, the State Employees' Insurance Board approved a plan to charge state workers if they don't have free health screenings starting in January 2010.

And if those screenings show that there are any serious problems with obesity, cholesterol, blood pressure and the sort, employees will have one year to see a free doctor and enroll in a wellness program.

If not they can take their own measures to improve their health. But if they don't show any progress in a follow-up screening, they'll have to start paying the fee starting the following year.

Anyone found with a body mass index of 35% or hight, or who is not making progress, will be considered obese and be required to pay up. A BMI of 30% is what's considered "the threshold for obesity."

Robert Wagstaff, a state employee that serves on the insurance board, says" We are trying to get individuals to become more aware of their health."

Many employees are not too thrilled with the decision.

Duh!

College professor and founder of a body acceptance workshop, E-K. Daufin, says "I'm big and beautiful and doing my best to keep my stress levels down so I can stay healthy. That's big, not lazy, not a glutton and certainly not deserving of the pompous, poisonous disrespect served up daily to those of us with more bounce to the ounce."

???? where is everyone today??
I had a good loss this morning of -1.6 so im at 240.8..so close to being under 240. Watch out 30s here I come!!! :O)
I hope because no one has been here today it means that everyone is out having a wonderful day and eating healthy..drinking lots of water ...and getting in tons of exercise.
As for me..i stepped on a toy tractor and twisted my knee..its really sore and i wont be doing much the rest of the day. I have ice on it now. Hopefully nothing serious just sore.
Daugther went back to college today and its always sad when she leaves...youngest wanted me to go shopping with her but my knee isnt up to walking in the mall.
Guess I will just relax tonight..
hope everyone is having a great day

dgramie-Sorry your twisted your knee. It sounds painful. Take care of yourself.

I have my water almost in today but no real exercise. Hubby and I did some shopping for groceries and laptop. So a little walking in. Other than that a normal day. Got up and went to work early and the car engine light came on. I was only a mile from home so I turned around and came back and took the sons car. I don't know what is wrong.

Hello all!

Penny, the check engine light is usually a problem with the exhaust system like the oxygen sensor. The car is very drivable.

My mom is visiting and we have stayed up late 3 nights in a row and gotten up early to bicycle ride!! I'm exhausted!!! Mind you, she's 75 and has more energy than a person ought to (and I'm proud that she's my Ma).

Hugs and Luv,
RK

penny_ check your gas cap. We have found that to be the problem alot of the time. I was told its safe to drive as long as its not flashing ..be sure to get it checked out though.

My knee is better today..still a little sore but not as bad. It use to bother me alot when lifting weights but i still havent touched the weights so it cant be from that . lol
Going to do a little housework and then go to church. I may come home and clean my closet again. I have been doing alot of shopping for winter at a local goodwill type store and have a huge stack that needs to be put away. Im offically in an XL top for the most part now. Im hoping to get down to mediums but would be ok with just larges someday.LOL I think i spent about $10 yesterday and got tons of sweaters and sweatshirts and a few really dressy tops..all tops are 25 cents.
Gotta get my water in today i came in a bit short yesterday. I do find it harder to get it all in during the weekend for some reason.
hugs to all

Good Morning!
Dgramie & Rat - Yes, we took the van when hubby and I went shopping yesterday and it did fine. He didn't sound too worried about it, but talked to mechanic last night too. I think he is going to check it out this week.
Carol-Tell Ed Happy Birthday!!!
WI today was up, but I thought it might be as I was up all night drinking water and popcorn! I am so going to have to stop the popcorn. Even though I put spices on it and not the salt, I know it is still bad. That was it for a while. I need to keep going down on the scale. But not bummed, today will be good!
I am not sure what the plan is for the day, but usually once the girls and hubby are awake, it doesn't take long to get a day filled up! Check in later, Penny

Hello, I have been gone at my daughter's house yesterday but managed to stay OP. Even with teriyaki cheeseburgers staring me in the face I was able to stay at my calorie level. It is a lot easier when my two daughters were saying how much they could notice my weight loss, very encouraging. I had a great weigh in on Friday, 4.25 more pounds gone! I am almost into the 200's and super excited about it! Going to clean kitchen today and if I have enough time I will head out to my sewing room, I got a big order for my toys from Australia and need to crank it out.
See ya all!

Toni_ great job on the weight loss.. you are really dropping those pounds!! Keep it up!! Isnt a it a wonderful feeling to be complimented by your children!! Have fun sewing..I checked out the site and love it!!

Hiya Peeps - popping in for a quick fly by. Too much birthday weekend around here - I'll be glad when it's over.

I have not been online at all this weekend..goodness where was I?

Last night was my friend's wedding...it was truly lovely...although we had way better food at ours. It was a nice time for all.

Dr. appt was OK. MY BP was not scarily high and not as bad as it has been. We had a nice chat about all manner of things, namely my getting off the pill and whether or not it will have an impact on my BP and will I still need the BP meds if I keep on track with WW. I think I am having some less than ideal side effects from the BP meds. The thing I saw on my back is just a cluster of blood vessels and not anything to worry about. I have to go in for blood work and I have an appt. with a genetic counselor to do some pre-pregnancy screening stuff. It all made me remember why I really like my doctor and why I stay with Kaiser.

Nothing else to report here. Trying to sort through some emotional stuff and figure out how to tell DH what has been on my mind and making me so sad and despondent.

We were supposed to go look at an apt. this morning and the leasing agent didn't show. GRR.

Happy weekend....

Julee

My garden is really starting to die back. My sunflowers and sad looking and i tested a head and found the seeds are ripe and plumb. I harvested the head and now have this batch soaking in salt water overnight to roast tommorow. NExt batch is for me without salt...just roasted. I think I have 8 more heads out there each head is about 18" across. I harvested 3 today and have tons of seeds. I have never done this before and its kinda exciting. It will make a nice snack this winter when im bored and want to eat something.
night all hugs