I don't have time to answer you all. Why? Cuz I'm trying to color my hair. And I should stay on here as long as possible cuz I'm SOO chicken I'm really tempted to go wash it out now before it can do too much damage. What color am I going? Who the heck knows? I picked a box and color that looked good My sisters always told me what you see isn't always what you get anyway so it doesn't matter. OMG this is scary!!! What if it turns BLONDE?? Or RED?? All I wanted was a little lighter and no gray. Is that too much to ask? Oh heck. I'm going to rinse it out!!!

Brenda: BACK AWAY FROM THE SINK! Don't wash it out...that won't help. It is a done deal now. And your sister is right....you don't necessarily get what you see on the box. If you want it lighter just make sure that you stick with the same "shade" as your hair. If you have gold in your hair then pick a color that says something like "sunshine" or "golden". If you don't then you want to go with the colors that say something with "ash" in it.
Trust me......I HAVE LEARNED THE HARD WAY

I just did mine the other night by the way and I used the same colors I have used for a year now and for some reason it pulled more gold than it should have. Now I want to darken it up.
I was lucky to get the formula from my hairdresser before he retired so now I can go to Sally's and buy the colors and mix them myself. Saves a fortune.

Lisa- I am w/ you on the drugs, take the drugs, there is no need to be in pain and also you will be able to enjoy the birth if you are not in horrible pain, I learned that the hard way!!!

Rachel: Hope giving up soda and tea/coffee helps. I'll try and remember to ask also

Star: You know you're going to lose that 15 pounds in no time! The way you are at working out it's bound to come off fast.

Jane: Hope your tests turn out ok and you aren't too hungry while waiting for them to get done.

TG: You can make it through the party OP!!! Just think positive!!

Robin: Definitely a plus!! Keep up the good work on staying OP and worry about the exercise later. Sorry to hear about your son and I'll pray all goes well.

Randi: Congrats on getting the water in and sounds like you have a lot of exercise planned (packing up) for the weekend. Make sure to mark them equator trek miles

Lisa: Definitely take the drugs if offered. I wasn't able to take any w/either of my children. The youngest was shorter delivery time but OH MAN she was worse in the pain department. So definitely get some if offered...and you bet labor is equatory trek!!

Karen: You've got more guts than I do. I wouldn't dream of asking my boss for a raise like that. I'm lucky I got the piddly raise I did!! Hope you get it

Ok. I've got the color out and I guess it doesn't look too bad. Luckily I don't think it changed my hair color that much. just brought some of the reddish/blonde tint out. I'll have to try and take a pic so you can all see it. Not sure I'll have the guts to try this again though.

ok, this picture makes it look more red than it is. At least, more red than I thought it was

Brenda, I'm dying to know how it really turned out. Take a pic and post it!

YAY!!! I met my Valentines Day Goal today!!!!!!!! I am so stoked I can hardly stay still!!!!!! HUGS! *HAPPY DANCE* OMG!! OMG! OMG!!!!!!!! This is so incredible!!! LOVE this woe!!! hmmm.. how much weight have I lost so far? I have to think.. typing as I think.. hehe.. OMG between 50- and 55lbs!!

I'm so glad you posted that pic Brenda! It looks fine! I thought you were talking a dramatic change. This is nice!

lol. That IS a dramatic change. For me anyway. lol

Brenda I think it looks great

Carrie: OMG way to go!!!!!!!!! Congratulations! That is so awesome Keep up the great work and guess how much past goal you will be when we actually get to V-Day! (((((hugs)))) I'm so excited for you, a 50-55lb loss is wonderful!

Oh yeah, we have 3 inches of snow at my house right now on top of the rain! Unreal compared to the 110 degree heat in summer! It's going to be treacherous going home tonight. Vegas people can NOT drive in the rain. I am sure they will freak at snow They did last year anyways!

Brenda, the color looks great! (I'm a medium auburn girl myself)

Carrie!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And with 5 weeks to spare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow congratulations Carrie!! You've done great!!

Brenda.....I saw the hair, but I couldnt help but notice the difference in the 2 pictures! You've done a great job too on this way of eating!! I like the hair, but if you dont and you want it to fade faster, use head and shoulders to wash with. It fades it rather quickly compared to regular shampoos. Im a chicken too when I colour my hair....its turned blueberry blue waaaaaaayyyyyyyy too many times for me to be comfortable with doing it myself.

To All: Thanks so much for your pats on the shoulder and your sweet words. I'm feeling much, much better as I'm waving bye to those blahs.

Brenda: LOVE THE COLOR! I think it's wonderful and you'll get used to it in no time at all. (I did!)

Carrie: You Atkins maniac, you! Look at those stats! You inspire me!

Lisa: Take the drugs, take the drugs! We all say we're going to hold out as long as possible, but that first contraction makes us realize that this is one time that "Just Say No" is about the stupidest catch-phrase around! LOL Oh, don't forget to add in every minute of labor onto your equater trek miles!

Star: Leave it up to you to tell people you're "drinking for two!" It's certainly never a dull moment with you near. Thanks for hoisting one up for me, as I was busy caffeine-loading to get through some late-night lesson planning! Gracias, baby!

Robin: I'll keep your stepson in my thoughts and prayers. And yes....eating right DOES count!

Cinny: Got enough boxes? Don't forget to clean out that refridgerator REAL good if you want your security $ baCK!!! And, hey -- at least you get snow in Vegas. Here in Tucson we get the 110 degrees in summer, but you have to go up to the mountains to see any of the white stuff. Cowabunga!

Karen: I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you on the raise! You've got a lot of moxy -- walking in their and asking for what you're worth. Take a lesson, everyone!

Barb: Hi, hi, hi!!

TG: I think your little guy is cute......cherry eyes and all! Great job on staying OP. Have fun at that birthday party. Just BACK AWAY from the cake!

Jane: Hope the tests aren't for anything too serious. Anyway, think of how the scale will read after the fasting!

Rachel: Thanks so much for the sweet words. And on the water deal -- I drink at least 10-12 cups of coffee a day, plus a few diet cokes thrown in for good measure. I've had to work to fit in those 64 ounces, but it gets easier. He**...it takes 12 ounces just to chug down all the d*** vitamins I take every morning. You'll get better at it.

If I missed anyone, I'm sorry!