Ok I've been away from the forum for a while so I've got some catching up to do!!!
First I'd like to say (adding to LoriD's post yesterday) that we ARE so supportive of each other. Not only have we evolved to a 20-30's something group, but now so many other changes going on ... people getting married, houses being bought and built and babies! We're really well rounded!
So, for such diversity we always seem to support each other.
Jayne - I TOTALLY missed your pregnancy annoucement! Congratulations ~ Aaron will be a great big brother. And your husband was really sweet thinking of you like that - starting your New Year off w/ a relaxing bath. Awesome! I wish you a healthy pregnancy. I think following the WW plan (plus adding some extra points for baby) is a good idea.
LoriD - Unless you are PG (here on LI anhow) you have to wait a LONG time to see a OB/GYN. And if you ARE PG you still have to wait to see a new doctor, until about the 8th week, unless you suspect something is wrong. I waited 5 months to see my ORIGINAL OB/GYN as a "new patient" (she left the practice and started her own), I followed a few years later.
I hope you're having a healthy & happy pregnancy too!
It's funny knowing someone from the board was here on LI during the holidays. Tee-hee!
Tonya - I joined you on the "Journal" thread. I am planning on moving back to my parents house. I wanted to be out (to avoid paying rent this month) by 1/1, but that didn't happen w/ the holidays. Here's the FUNNY thing ... I work for a college that happens to be on old state hospital grounds, so they have old doctors houses & cottages that they rent out - I got offered a 3 bedroom yesterday! Making the rent would be TIGHT - but I would have my own space ... and then some! I don't know what to do now ...
You must be so excited getting into the new house! Post some pix!
Jess - It's hard missing someone and wondering if you made the right decisions. You do have to keep in mind the good AND the bad. So the problems that you and Aaron had in the past won't just go away ... I learned that the hard way. Now that I'm getting ready to move out, Jeffrey has been different, nicer and it does make things harder. We're actually "friends" now ... but I have to remind myself that this isn't "him" 24/7 and that he and I have different goals (long and short term) in life. Not easy, and this also doesn't make other things in my life easy - especially the weight loss. And I know what you mean about someone else dragging you down. It's so funny how we become a product of our environments; emotionally & physically.
Hope your back is feeling better. Have you thought of going to a chiropractor?
OH ... you know what guys??? I started therapy the day after Christmas. I felt immediately better! I'm seeing a Social Worker, and feel comfortable with her. She says that once a week is a good idea and she specializes in eating disorders and family therapy.
Ali - You'll get those pesky pounds off! I asked my friend to p/up a running journal for me; to get back into the groove. Good luck in school, I start the end of January.
The website is fun, because right now I have the time. Geocities seems to be reliable for free and building it was easy.
Go for the aerobics certification ... it's something that will benefit you in MANY ways. I chuckled when you wrote yesterday "I'll need many jobs" (or something like that ...) ... that's how I feel! I'll always have more than 1 job.
Wow ... I rambled in this ... told you I had a lot of catchin up to do.
Hello to eveyone/anyone I missed or hasn't posted yet today!
First Friday of the New Year!!!
