We care!! we are not right next to you physically but we do care..i know it sux when you don't have someone in real life right there with you but please know we care Is it your grief over Chase or do you have other troubles that are hurting you??

I fell off my 10 day streak of no sugar or flour HARD yesterday I will get back on today but its the usual, lifelong feelings of anger and despair at self.

I have service but....in the move, I've lost my power cord.

I'm so upset with myself.

I hope you ladies are ok. Ill decide what I'm doing tomorrow.

Have a great Sunday.

I'm sorry for what I posted yesterday. I'm calmer today. It's Chase and a lot of stuff. I'm over thinking and over whelmed. Too much stuff in my head.

Hey ladies,

It's me Lisa.

I am so sorry. I tried logging in on my new lap top and could not figure out my password. I know this is like the hundredth time I've had to start over on here and I apologize. Don't ever lose your password. This web site is a nightmare to recover your password. I tried and tried and it kept locking me out.

Anyway, I hope you all are ok. I am doing really well. I am settling in the new house. I still have a lot to go through. I am ripping up boxes left and right. I bought myself bedding, I might make the bed up tonight. I haven't slept on a bed in years. It is going to take some getting used to. I bought myself a body pillow to help me be comfortable. We'll see.

aunty jam, I am glad you are a little calmer tonight. It's soooo hard when life overwhelms you. I was like that with my old house. I could NEVER catch up with upkeep and housekeeping. I can actually say, my life was ****. Vent on here as much as you need to. We are always here to listen.

I am thinking about getting lily a kitten to play with. She loves brother Buggy but he's older and doesn't play much. Lily is about 1 now. She had to leave her brother Felix when we left my daughter's house. They played up a storm. I think she misses him.

I'll post again tomorrow and yes, I have written my name and password in my calendar book.

Have a great evening, all.

HI all,

It has finally started snowing here and it's so pretty. We're not getting very much here so I can say I like the snow. Check in and let us know how you all are doing.

My washer and dryer are FINALLY working. I have been without them since i moved in. Someone came today and fixed them. yay!!!!

I slept in my new bed last night. I woke up with a very sore back, this morning. I'm not giving up, I think I just need to get used to it.

How is everyone doing? Post and let us know how life is treating you.

Much love to all.

Hello Everybody

How is everyone doing this Tuesday morning?

I am just coming off of a 5 day battle with... THE FLU omg it was indeed miserable. I was so incredibly ill. My fever got up to 101.8. AND, I even had the flu shot, but yea... Ah well, fever's been gone for 2 days, and today is the first day I'm feeling halfway like a normal human being. Still have some upper respiratory junk going on, but I'll take this any day over what I had. Yucko!

I am leaving work early for a doctor appointment today and then this Thursday, 03/16, would have been my mom's 54th birthday. I'm starting to feel the grief wave of sadness again. But I'm riding them, and doing better day by day... I am taking off work early Thursday, as well, and my wife and I are going to go have a picnic in the park where we spread part of her ashes, and reflect, share memories, etc. and honor her on her birthday.

Ya know, it's been hard lately. Having been so sick last week - it was the first time in my 36 years of living - that I couldn't just call my mom when I was feeling poorly now all these things coming up like her birthday, my birthday in April, the holidays, and so on and so forth.... I am being gentle with myself, but sometimes I get in these funks. And yup, THEY SUCK

Ok enough of my rant, LOL. Thank you all for listening. And understanding. And being there for me

I have to go for now, but I'll be back tomorrow to check in (it's weigh in day) and to see how everyone is!

Have a good day everyone

Lisa/heartsnhappiness HI and and at being settled in!! congratulations on your new home! so glad to have you back with us . I think getting Lily a playmate is a wonderful idea and thoughtful of you hope your back feels better !

Auntyjam, we are glad you are feeling a little better. being overwhelmed sucks!! but you can always vent here without apologies.

I'm in a rush now , sorry, got to get ready for work and yes, we are in teh 18: to 24" projected snowfall range the boss knows I don't want to be there today and we WILL close early by god! I will not risk my life for that stupid store I will check in this afternoon once I get home safely!!

love to all

already at least 10" of snow, I left my car at work and thank goodness for our older son who gave me a ride home, and will take me to work tomorrow! (my day off, but I was offered time and a half!) My husband is already at work, so I have to suit up and shovel ...yay for my workouts, right?? and the snow is supposed to continue through the night..1" to 2" an hour...total expected still in the 18" to 24" area. Bleh

Lisa so glad you're settling in your new home! I really hope your back settles down soon - it'll be weird getting used to different sleeping positions, hope it doesn't take too long!

Auntyjam - so sorry you were having a hard time I'm glad things have eased a bit. Please come by and vent if you need to!

jessica your flu sounds awful - what a temperature! I'm so glad your feeling better, and hope you continue to kick the flu in the backside! I really feel for you with your mom's first birthday coming up - if it helps any, I remember that the lead up was a lot worse than the actual day, just purely because I was built it up so much in my head. The day will pass, and it's lovely that you're going to do something to mark it. Take care!

Holly - I'm seeing little bits in the news just now about the storm that's hitting - it's crazy! Sounds like you need to take up hibernation Well i love e your attitude, seeing it as a good workout! How long to your eye op will it be now?

good evening! the snow is FINALLY tapering off, we got over 24" in just a little over a day and a half. I shoveled/snow throwed for 3 hours yesterday; then went to bed and set the alarm for 4:15 a.m. this morning; shoveled for 1 1/2 hours before going to work. but I'm so glad I shoveled last night because otherwise it would have been just too much more to deal with today.

Went to work on my day off because of a co-worker being sick but for once the rotten boss made it worth my while money wise!!

Lisa Im sorry you felt down the other night. I hope your spirits got lifted! maybe by your cute furry ones

and hello to everyone else

I have my pre-surgery physical tomorrow morning...I will find out how much I weigh ...I know that should be the least of my worries. I want to have a clean bill of health for my upcoming stuff.

no shoveling tonight !

Hi everyone

Coop -- It WAS AWFUL. And now I have bronchitis *SMH*


heartsnhappiness -- Piyo eh? I have heard the name. I'll have to google it though! I hope you enjoy it!


So I weighed in today, and lost another 4.6 pounds! Makes a loss of 9 pounds in 2 weeks. I'll take it

How is everyone this evening?

I'm at work. I have 1 hour to go until I go home. And gratefully so, I'm still sick and I'm ready for bed. LOL! Tomorrow is my Friday *whoohoo*

Tomorrow would have also been my mom's 54th birthday. My wife and I are going to the park that we spread our part of her ashes at, in order to celebrate/reflect, etc. Hopefully the weather will be nice.

Well I'm off... Have a good evening, all

I'm new here - hope I can post. I suffer from depression and anxiety, and lately I have been struggling with abnormally chronic fatigue. I feel generally unsatisfied with how I go about my days and even though I have exciting things coming in the future (I will be starting doctoral study in the fall), I can't seem to get excited about it right now while in the midst of how I'm currently feeling. I am pretty much just feeling blah in all areas of my life, and I feel like a failure.

brd88: Hello and to the group! Of course you can post here! I am sorry you are feeling so lousy and uninterested in life. I've certainly been there, and it sure sounds like depression rearing its ugly head. I don't want to discount any other potential medical issues, but depression and anxiety alone may very well be the cause of your fatigue. It was for me. Are you currently in therapy or have you considered it? On meds? Just a few things to consider. My therapy and meds (and my faith) were life-savers for me in the midst of my deep depression several years ago. Now, while I still battle occasional bouts of depression, it is very well managed with ongoing therapy and meds (and prayer). I still tend toward anxiety on a daily basis and take meds for that as well. You have definitely come to the right place. Please post as often as you would like and share as much (or as little) as you would like. We are here to support you on your journey toward better health in all areas of your life!