Depression sucks and so does divorce. I agree it is like dealing with a death. All the emotional investment and dreams of a future with that person are gone. Take one day at a time, honey and it will get better. I agree also that the plan might be a saving grace for you right now. It helped me get through this summer with losing my job and all the other stressers that came with it. And you will be learning a new coping skill. Control the things you can, like the food you put in your mouth and let the things you can't control go. And remember, we are here for you!

Oh Dear Ms. 3ducksmom....that doesn't sound good at all. What on earth did you catch? I have no idea if this is the swine flu or not....I didn't go to the Dr. to find out. The symptoms are all like the swine flu, but then again, the symptoms are like any flu....so that doesn't tell me anything. It's just that my sides and chest hurt so much from coughing. But at lease I'm back at work.

You take care now and don't worry about WI tomorrrow...just take care of Number One first.

Hey Lori....how is your "special Friend" doing....do you see him much now that you moved? I hope you are still in touch with one another....like I said, it would be his loss if he didn't hook up with you.

Thanks. I have no idea what I've got. No fever or any other symptoms, just severe pain. I told hubby maybe I'd get lucky and they have to take my appendix. I made him promise if that happened, we'd sneak a tuck into the same surgery! Hey, 2 for 1! Haha...

As for that cough, it's rushing through our area like wildfire! I didn't go in for it, figuring it was just a cold. (I'm very stubborn about going to Dr's). However, my 3rd week into it, my husband got it. After a week, he went in and was told he had bronchitis. My brother in law.... same thing. I've talked to 3 or 4 who all were diagnosed the same. Now it looks like 2 of my little ducks may be coming down with it. Just keep an eye on it and get in if it gets too bad. He got some pretty good cough meds that I was lusting after! At least he can sleep with them. Hope you feel better soon!

Oh my...what is this crap we have??? It suxs! Was the cough meds over the counter or prescription? I still can't get rid of the cough, and every muscle in my body hurts.

I'm with you on the tummy tuck....two for one sounds like a deal!!! You take care and hope we all start to feel better. Look at it this way....ours will be over with when the flu season really hits....right??? It had better work that way.

The cough pills were prescription. He actually went into the Dr. and they gave him an antibiotic (which isn't helping) and these clear round cough pills. Never seen them before, but they work.

Now here I sit this morning with my 5 year old down with H1N1. I just called my center... they don't want to see me! haha! I didn't think so. Only problem I see is that I have 2 more kids for this to run through, then hubby and myself. From what I hear about this, no one will be spared if exposed. Her school said several are out in her kindergarden class with it. My parents are coming into town to watch the kids play soccer, and now they can't stop and see us (both heart patients). I LOVE this season! Ugh! Oh... and I'm up 2lbs from yesterday. Grrr... I should have started this early summer before this lovely season hit. Lessons learned.

You hang in there 3Ducks...with all that is going on...don't worry about the number on the scale. Are the schools just calling it H1N1, or are the kids actually being tested for it? My daughter got it too, and he just told her it was a viral infection and no antibiotic would work. But I'm sure they didn't do a blood test to verify that it wasn't H1N1. All the symptoms are saying I have it, but I sure don't want to go to the Dr. just to be told the same thing. I'd much rather use my co-pay on meds for it.

So sorry your parents will not beable to visit...but precautions do need to be taken. There were several elderly relatives that were at the funeral services that caught it there...it's taking a toll on them too. That is never good. I'm just not sure what this is that we have. But it sure doesn't want to leave your body, that's for sure.

You take care of your ducks now and I will be thinking of you and your family.

Things are going ok. We went out to dinner Sunday night. He was a little scared when I had trouble breathing. Started driving toward the hospital. Luckily I was able to get control with the inhalor and didn't have to go back. He was great though. Things are still undefined but I guess I accept that at the moment. And you're right, it will be his loss if he doesn't recognize that we could have something special.

Are they tessalon? If so, they work wonderful. (My mother-in-law swears by them for removing splinters also. Poke a small hole in the ball and apply it to the area and you can remove it without pain.)

It will work out. I actually went to my medicine cabinate to see if I have any clear round cough pills. I have tessalon perles. The work well. But the best is Tussinex. Has a long acting Codiene in it. Expensive as all get out, no generic . Don't have any of that left. Used it up with the bronchitis from earlier this summer.
Hang in there, the 2 lbs are probably water weight and will go away soon. Give extra love to hubby and little one. Don't forget to give some to yourself either!

That's exactly what they are. They really seem to work. The splinter idea is nifty. How in the heck did she come up with that though! How funny!

On the tread somewhere there was discussions regarding weight loss in pounds equaling inches lost...well I am down 47 pounds and 60.5 inches! Just got measured today! I do take MRC-6.

Wings and Pizza can really make their presence known and make one drool for sure, Oh what great resolve you have! Good Job!

Way to go Leah!!

Wow, that's both funny and cool... never heard of trying that before!

I agree with FL, it would most certainly be his loss Lori, you are a wonderful lady and hopefully he'll figure that out and move past his worries before you've moved on :0) Hope you feel better soon.

Hmmm... I've lost 54.5 lbs and 62", I did take MRC & CT for the first 4 1/2 mo., haven't for 1 1/2 mo. and lost 10 " over last 1 1/2 mo. so I'm not 100% convinced it was all the MRC or CT but I have actually restarted it as of today after a little hiatus for my sanity. I was just so tired of all the pills, feeling better again and ready to recharge this weight loss and get off these last 45 lbs or so!!!!!

To all the sickies out there, get well soon!! You all sound terrible... I can hear the coughing and hacking through the computer screen! Take good care of yourselves and your families.

OK all my coughing and hacking little friends... what did Mama say you needed whenever you were sick? SOUP!! Chicken Noodle soup ofcourse. And with the weather changing and fall nearly upon us, what better time to have some... Here's a recipe I came up with the other night, made it in a crock pot and was good for the whole family, not just me... Give it a try, we loved it and it was a real timesaver! Note: I added the potatoes & carrots to flavor the broth and for my family to have. These are optional and not for you to eat, LOL! I made the pot up the night before and refrigerated until the next morning, placed it in the crock pot on high all day and voila, chicken soup! I boiled the egg noodles seperately before dinner and added this to their bowls only.

Chicken Noodle Soup:
3 chicken breasts on bone skin removed
Italian Flat Leaf Parsley (prefer fresh) approx 1/2 a bunch, leaves chopped coursley
1 bundle of celery, chop 1/2 and leave rest at approx 3" length
1/2 cup green onions chopped
1 package of frozen mixed vegetables (or substitute frozen green beans)
2 Idaho baking potatoes (optional - peeled and cut into 3 pieces each)
1 Bag of Baby Carrots (optional)
paprika about 1/2 - 1 tsp
cracked pepper to taste
1/4 to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (to your preference as far as spicy)
sea salt to taste
Oregano 1/2 tsp
Water
1 big oval or very tall crock pot
Egg Noodles (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil

Directions: In large crock pot, pour in 1 tbsp of olive oil then place 3 chicken breasts at bottom of pot. If your crock is not wide enough, I suggest only using 2 breasts. Season with some sea salt and cracked pepper. Next Add remainder of seasonings, Oregano, Crushed red pepper flakes, paprika. Add Onions, Carrots, Celery (I like to put in the normal chopped pieces and as well as alot of large 3" pieces that are easier to fish out later for me), 3/4 to 1 Bag of frozen veggies, potatoes, fresh chopped parsley. I then seasoned again with sea salt and pepper and add water until it covered all the vegetables. Cook on High all day in crock pot. When you get home, add more water if needed and cont at low heat for next 1/2 hr. If no water needed, turn down heat to warm. Remove the 3 chicken breasts with bones, fish out any bones from in soup. Pull meat off bones and set aside. Boil Egg noodles in a pot on the stove, drain and set aside (remember kiddies, this is for the family not you). Finally, weigh out your chicken, veggies and put in a bowl. Add broth from soup. For family I put their pasta and chicken in their bowl then add the rest of the soup with veggies to it. This recipe has a little spice/zing from the crushed red pepper that is really good. If you like tomatoes, you might consider adding these as well.

I can't imagine why we can't use homemade chicken broth, it's not a lot, maybe 10 calories per cup and you can control the salt yourself.

Hope you like it!

I like the pearls....my mom (who is a nurse, too) always gave those to me when I had "the never ending cough". Always helped.