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MichelleRae: Michelle sahm to Taylor 8-25-01 & Teagan 10-13-03 Married 2 years to Zhaun. Plan I'm following is a combined WW and South Beach Diet

Ok penny I keep IM'ing you and you arent answering on yahoo!! turn on your speakers duuuudddeeee

Leigh,
Congrats again on the loss! Have a great time at the wedding. Is Liam going with you? Is hubby back in town yet?

Di,
Congrats on getting back off those pounds! That is wonderful! I think it is hard to get back on track so congrats to you for doing it! I agree that some exercise is better than none. When I used to go to the gym, the boys were the same way at first but then they would cry to go once they got used to it! Hope they start liking it!

Kristen,
I laugh at your siggy line everytime you post... lol It is just too funny! Are you going to take progress pics along the way? Have you measured yourself??? I'm being nosey I know. And the red appliances huh? I bet your kitchen is bold with color. Do you have a black n white checkered floor???

Cheri,
I just went to your blog. You are a knock out! Very pretty lady Luv the pics of the boys Too cute! I never realized that we just about have the same stepping stones. 3 boys

Ricci,
Did you find anything good day shopping? Did you buy anything for yourself??

Mel,
I bet you are tired! Get some rest woman!!!!! And again, thanks so much for the shoes

Crystal,
Did you do anything today? How is moms house coming?

Geri,
You are too funny about being in school before we were born...... That would make us 19 right now.... LOL We love you! And btw, shame on you for Spryng's nickname...... LOL

Michelle,
I don't want your new number! NANA! You don't ever call me! J/J I sure hope you are feeling better. That is horrible that the dr thinks you bruised your cavity wall. Is there anything that can be done or will the meds help? Will it affect your weight loss? I know that is not the most important thing, your health is! Sending some extra hugs your way!

Jaymi,
Hang in there! I know you can get back on track!

Big shout outs to Cindi, Spryng, Melinda, Angel, Andrea, Misty, Candy, and I sure hope I didn't forget anyone.....
Like Michelle says, "Blame My Head, Not My Heart"

Well I hope everyone has a wonderful night!
Oh BTW, I think I solved my sleep issues. Nicholas got in the bed with us one night and pottied in our bed. So I took the egg crate off to clean it and I never put it back on..... I think my sleeping mystery is finally solved. I will put it back on tomorrow and hopefully that is it!

TTYL!!!!

Good Morning Ladies!!

So after a lot of stressing out TOM has finally arrived Thank Goodness!! But I would also like to report that I will be having another baby.......A MALTESE PUPPY!! Ha Ha had you all fooled!!

Di I have no clue how my chest wall could be bruised at this point as I've stopped all upperbody resistance training, If this pain is not gone after a week on the vioxx I'm going to talk to my doctor about it again because I'm worried about PPH (primary pulmonary hypertension) Which is most simply put, high blood pressure in my lungs, the other thing I'm concerned it could be is a clot in my lungs because I spent just over a year on bedrest its possible even though I've been quite active the last few months.

Penny I had fun chatting with you last night! I miss when we used to chat everynight and watch Roseanne together What do you have planned today?

Geri, how are those lil ones doing?

Leigh, way to go on your weigh in!!! I'm so proud of you!!! You are doing so awesome!!! I was going to ask you your DH's name because we watch Fox news quite a bit here I wonder if I've seen some of his reports, or rather, heard them because I'm usually listening to it while I'm doing something else lol. Teagan is getting ready to start standing up on her own without holding on to anything, she's tried a couple of times but didn't quite make it!! Soon enough!! Oh man I'm in for it when I have two of them walking!!

Spryng, I hope you are having a great time with your DH!!

Crystal you are right it wasn't fair of me to keep you guys guessing about what happened with me, I'm sorry, I just got busy and was just checking in and reading the posts. I should have slowed down and taken a minute to let you all know how I was doing. Thanks for the concern How are you feeling hun? Have the good second trimester energy bursts coming yet? I always loved the second tri I felt so energetic although with the last pregnancy I couldn't do anything but lay and bed and get up to pee lol.

Ok I need to get my girls fed, I'll be back a little later but a big HOWDY to everyone. I hope you all have a wonderful sunshiney day!!
Love to all!
Michelle

Hmmmm...

ok one thing I don't like about myself is my obsessive behaviours and all or nothing attitude, I'm working on that though

Two things that I like about myself, is that by nature I'm a caring loving person, and second, is how I've come through some tough stuff and became a better person.

Next?

Michelle,
You are a very strong lady! And I luv ya. Congrats on the baby! Emma will be a beautiful little girl! I would figure you would get a boy doggie since you have so much estrogen in your house..... LOL

As for me......

I dislike my weight problem.... I'm working on that though!

I am always thinking of others before myself. And I like that I am a upbeat cheerful person.

Okay - first, Michelle- I'm so relieved that everything is mostly okay - other than you possibly being bruised. That's not good! Hope I'm not being too personal here - just tell me if I am and I will not be offended is all this related to your PIH while pregnant? I'm curious because I think I have Mitrial Valve Prolapse since pregnancy and that's why I get those heart palpatations now and then. But my personal hypothesis is that it's all connected to the pre-eclampsia, though there's no "medical evidence" so the doctor wouldn't say that. Anyway, hope your back to normal soon. Congrats on the puppy! You'll have to post pics of course DH's name is Jonathan Serrie.

Did okay yesterday. I used 13 flexpoints. Some of those were for a sour apple martini It was soooo good. I very rarely have alcohol, but once in a while I like a drink. We were at this pre-wedding get-together, but not the rehearsal dinner. Anyway, BIL and BIL's girlfriend came in from CA last night because they're going to the wedding too.

Di- that's funny about Ethan freaking out when the girl touched him! Congrats on getting some exercise in!

Melissa- welcome back! Yes, I posted a big thank you for the clothes, but you must have already left Thank you, they're adorable. DH will be back before you knw it

Geri- do you usually go to the west or east coast of FL? Any big plans this weekensd for ya'll?

Jaymi-it sounds like you're quite the cook Maybe I'll stop by for dinner!

Penny- yes, Liam is coming to the wedding too so maybe I'll get some pics of everyone looking decent! Let us know how the mattress change goes!

One thing I don't like about myself:
I have a lot of fears/anxieties - like I'm afraid of flying, and stuff like that.

Two things I do like:
hmm . . . it shouldn't take me so long to think about this one
I'm creative and I think I'm generally a nice person.

Okay, have a great morning, gals

awww you girls are great!!

Leigh, I am 99% sure that none of my problems are related to my PIH. I, like you, get palpatations but mine are most likely caused by my thyroid, my levels were wayyyy high before I had my thyroid partially removed, and my doc is just amazed that I didn't have any heart problems besides the palps. Now my lung problems are caused by an auto immune disease called sarcoidosis, which has no known cause and no cure but can go into "remission" so to speak, mine was pretty quiet at my last visit except for the fact that I have irreversable damage in my lungs that was caused by the disease. I believe I've had it for several years but doctors in the past have treated me for asthma which my breathing tests show that I do NOT have so none of the previous treatments worked for me. I have a below average breathing and lung capacity and to top that off, I hyperventilate very easily because of my anxiety attacks so sometimes I think that I can't breathe and I freak out and I make it worse lol. But back to blood pressure, my blood pressure actually was elevated even more after the birth of teagan and I went on BP meds (labetalol) which caused me to crash and burn when I took them lol. Since I've started eating better and exercising and meditating (yes I meditate, trying to heal my soul as well ) my blood pressure has returned to a healthy 110/60. Ok sorry didn't mean to go into a full blown explanation lol hope I didn't bore you.

Penny I did want a boy puppy at first but I would feel bad making him a "foo foo" dog lol so I'll just go with what I know best lol!!

Ok I got a cryin baby I'll be back!
Michelle

Good morning all!

I promised I would check in this weekend while Dh was home and I meant it! LOL... I don't have time to get personal and I am sorry about that. I did skim through the posts I missed though. Michelle I'm so glad nothing really bad was wrong. And about that QOTD--- I hate my impatience at times and I love my wit and level headedness!!

OK, well I still have to get ready for today. Going to see the Bourne Supremacy with SIL, Dh and kids will spend the day at MIL's house. We are suppose to have crab legs, shrimp and steak for dinner (at MIL house) so that sounds yummy! Yesterday we went to Joplin and played around. It was fun. Tomorrow though I'll have more time to post because it will be a day to stay around the house while I pack the kids stuff, my stuff, get groceries for the truck and all that. We are going to bbq tomorrow.
OK, so I know... enough about me, lol. But my weekend is great so far!! I miss you all and I promise to catch up tomorrow and get personal with everyone! TTYL!

Hi Ladies,

How is everyone doing?

Spryng,
Please let me know how the movie is. Hubby wants us to go see it this weekend. I am so glad you are having such a wonderful time. You deserve it! And you will feel like a new person after all these good times. Enjoy!

Leigh,
Sour apple huh? I bet that was good. You are doing so awesome! I commend you for such a well done job! Hope you have a wonderful time at the movies!

Jaymi,
You need to get moving and get into action! Don't let your weight get the best of you again!

Michelle,
Why did you have to tell us about the puppy so soon. You know I can't wait 8 weeks to see pics of Emma. grrrrrr..... I'm an impatient child

Drew is out of diapers so I must go to Wal-Mart. Diapers, milk, juice, mayo, and thanks to Michelle... now I must get new undies

TTYL!

Good morning everyone.
I have a killer headache, so I think I am going to go take a nap soon. Let's see about the questions: One thing I don't like about myself: I don't like how needy I get at times. Two things I do like: I am very creative,and I like my legs and eyes. Oh wait, that's three. Anyway, off to sleep. I will check in later.

Hi again Doing well today. Had a low-carb bagel for breakfast. No lunch yet. Will probably use a few flexpoints for the wedding food tonight.

Jaymi- Did you get the workout in? Hope so

Michelle- I'm glad your blood pressure is now normal - that's great!

Spryng- glad you're having fun with DH and SIL!

Penny new undies! Okay, well, have fun then

Ricci- how does your head feel??? Hope it's better!

Okay, I'm off again Maybe I can post pics soon if we take some later. I'm sure we will since Liam will be dressed nicely.

Michelle, I don't blame you for being worried about the worst case scenario in regards to the pain in your chest, as I'm the same way. It's good to be proactive about your health and nobody knows your body like you do. Hopefully it's just a simple strain and avoiding upper body work outs will do the trick. Congrats on the puppy! Aren't puppies the most adorable creatures on earth???

Penny, glad you solved the sleep mystery! Nothing worse than lack of sleep in a household! I'm having issues myself with my overpriced mattress. Hate to get a new one anytime soon, but I'm miserable in it lately.

Leigh, the apple martini sounds delightful! I would gladly use some flexpoints on a margarita at any given time. I'm like you, I don't drink too often, but it is a nice treat once in a while.

Howdy Spryng! Sounds like you are having a blast so far. Can't believe you even had time to check in, but glad to hear from ya. Can't wait to hear more details about your action-packed weekend. Enjoy!

Ricci, I hope the headache goes away after a nice long nap. Feel better soon!

The QOTD:
Don't like- my prcrastinating nature!
like-my creativity and my ability to find an "up" side in most situations or people.

Ok, just got out of the shower and have dripping hair. Boys are down for a nap, hubby is demanding some "alone" time, lol so I better get off the computer. I'll try and check in when I have more time to chat.

Helllooooo to all you lovely ladies that I couldn't get personal with in this post, I'll catch up soon I swear!

hugs,
Di