KathyM38
Valentine's Day Eve
Feb 13, 2010
It's been more than a month since I last wrote, but life has been busy for me and my family. I strayed a little from the protein diet, but got back on track and I have a feeling I'll be at -50lbs when I go for my fill next Friday. I'm hoping it will be more, but that would still make me very happy. I'm not finding myself very full at all anymore, but I am still trying to stop myself at the 4oz point. Sometimes it's tough, but I know that relief will eventually come when those fills start kicking in.
Last night I went and got my hair cut and dyed at a salon and it sure felt good to treat myself. I have been wanting to treat myself and that was one of the things I promised I would do for myself - get a cut and dye at a real salon. I have only dyed my hair maybe three times in my lifetime and most were not permanent dyes - just temporary. I really really love the color of my hair and most of the grays are gone. Today I went shopping for some new shoes (the shape-ups that everyone at work rave about) and I was actually able to buy a shirt in a 1x. I tried on a 2x, but it seemed too big so I went ahead and the 1x fit just fine. I'm hoping that tomorrow Steve's family will notice my loss so far because at Christmas, they hadn't. More people at work have noticed and I've definitely been feeling the difference all over.
Alyssa's trip to DC was postponed until next week so it looks like we're all going to be heading to Wisconsin tomorrow. It was only suppose to be Steve and I but the girls' plans seem to have changed. I'm allowing myself to have a little cake tomorrow but I'm going to try and be good at the restaurant we pick out. It's going to be nice to go for a nice long drive tomorrow...I'm really looking forward to it.
Anyway, I hope my fill goes well next week and I plan on attending the support group on Wednesday too. I really do wish the weather would break so I could go outside and do some walking...this winter is driving me crazy!!
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Last night I went and got my hair cut and dyed at a salon and it sure felt good to treat myself. I have been wanting to treat myself and that was one of the things I promised I would do for myself - get a cut and dye at a real salon. I have only dyed my hair maybe three times in my lifetime and most were not permanent dyes - just temporary. I really really love the color of my hair and most of the grays are gone. Today I went shopping for some new shoes (the shape-ups that everyone at work rave about) and I was actually able to buy a shirt in a 1x. I tried on a 2x, but it seemed too big so I went ahead and the 1x fit just fine. I'm hoping that tomorrow Steve's family will notice my loss so far because at Christmas, they hadn't. More people at work have noticed and I've definitely been feeling the difference all over.
Alyssa's trip to DC was postponed until next week so it looks like we're all going to be heading to Wisconsin tomorrow. It was only suppose to be Steve and I but the girls' plans seem to have changed. I'm allowing myself to have a little cake tomorrow but I'm going to try and be good at the restaurant we pick out. It's going to be nice to go for a nice long drive tomorrow...I'm really looking forward to it.
Anyway, I hope my fill goes well next week and I plan on attending the support group on Wednesday too. I really do wish the weather would break so I could go outside and do some walking...this winter is driving me crazy!!
One Month Nutrional Meeting
Jan 06, 2010
Today I went for my one month nutritional meeting at BMI Surgery. I knew I had to arrive early because the room tends to fill fast. At the pre-surgery meeting people were standing at the back of the room and I didn't want to be one of them. I went to the office first to make my second fill appointment for later this month and the receptionist surprised me by telling me that I had an appointment for that day after the meeting. I remember Dr. Lahmann saying that he didn't think I would have to stay for a fill after the meeting as I had only had one two and a half weeks ago....two days shy of three weeks to be exact. After discussing it a bit behind the desk they did say that I could have one if I chose to and so I decided that I would. I was hoping that this fill would at least give me a little help since the holidays had been so tough on me. I had to weigh in and was surprised to find out that I had lost 4.5 lbs! (It should have been more, but with the holidays, that was still a nice surprise!) I knew that I hadn't gone completely insane with the food during the holidays, but I knew that I had strayed from the diet plan, so I was worried. That brings my total since I started coming there to 43.5 lbs! That is 43.5 lbs less than I weighed last year at this time! I went right into the x-ray room for my fill and the only worry that runs through my mind is drinking the barium! Yuck!! I know it's not the worst tasting stuff, but it does leave my mouth a bit gross until I drink some water...well, actually a bit more than some! I was out in a few minutes and went down the hall for the meeting. I found it to be very helpful because it reinforced everything we should be doing and what we shouldn't be doing. Cherrish always has such good advice and is very 'to the point' about things. I like that about her now, but wasn't so sure before when I went for my first nutritional class back in March 2009. I guess I was expecting it to be more of a friendly Weight Watchers kind of meeting, but it wasn't. She needed to be blunt to make her point because weight loss surgery isn't something you step into lightly. Anyway, I signed up for the weight room because I am interested in trying some of the machines they have...especially the elliptical! The room is free for us, so why not take advantage of it? I can at least give it a try once and see how it goes. I left the meeting and went home...and know that I will do my exercises tonight after my food settles. I've already had a bit of a stuck moment and have to really remember to chew well. Sometimes I just don't think and forget that I can't eat the way I used to...I'm still learning. Well, a few of the things I'm looking forward to....the end of the month when I get to see my niece for her first birthday...my daughter's band events that are coming up...helping my oldest daughter pick out a college to go to...and going to my support group at the end of the month. I really think that by sticking with the program and support group, things will really start to come together for me. Well, it's been a long post tonight, but I've had a lot on my mind and it was a busy day. I'm feeling excited about the changes and know that I can do this!! My mind is set!!
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One Month Post-Op - First Fill
Dec 18, 2009
I went in for my first fill today and it all went smoothly. Dr. Lahmann was able to find the port right away and placed the needle in...that didn't hurt, it just pinched a little. I drank the barium one sip at a time and then he placed 3.6 cc of fluid into the band. It was very quick and I was out and on my way home in no time. I was weighed at the start of the visit and since starting the pre-op diet, I've lost 31.5lbs. Since I started going there, I've lost 39lbs. I'm feeling pretty good about those numbers, although I know that the total should have been a little higher. I know that it's all still a loss, so there's nothing to complain about there. He also gave me the clearance to start exercising more, so I'm going to start focusing my energy on that. I've been lacking a bit in the area of exercise, especially since I had the hernia repair along with the Realize band, so I was not feeling my best for a few weeks. I told Steve that if he and the girls are to buy me any gifts for Christmas, that they can get me some exercise DVDs because I need some variety. I'm hoping that will keep me from getting bored. :)
This weekend is our work's Christmas party and I'm kind of looking forward to it. I'm not sure what the food choices will be, so that makes me a little nervous. I'm a picky eater, so I'm hoping to find something that will be to my liking. I'm sure there will be, but I always get nervous in these situations, but after surgery, it's even tougher. I will probably have a touch of dessert, but will try to keep things to a minimum. I also know that with Christmas right around the corner, I will be tasting things there as well, so I can't go overboard on any occasion. I will stick to the "proteins first" rule and then take only bites of dishes after that....if I can tolerate them.
I can't believe it's already been a month since I had surgery. Some days, I don't feel at all different, but others, I notice the little changes. I notice my clothes fitting looser and I see it in my face. My wedding rings are also fitting much looser than they used to. I feel almost 100% recovered, aside from just a bit of tightness where the hernia repair was done. I think with more exercise and movement, that will be gone in no time. I'm looking forward to getting some new clothes after the holiday, especially if I can get them in smaller sizes. We'll see how it goes.
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This weekend is our work's Christmas party and I'm kind of looking forward to it. I'm not sure what the food choices will be, so that makes me a little nervous. I'm a picky eater, so I'm hoping to find something that will be to my liking. I'm sure there will be, but I always get nervous in these situations, but after surgery, it's even tougher. I will probably have a touch of dessert, but will try to keep things to a minimum. I also know that with Christmas right around the corner, I will be tasting things there as well, so I can't go overboard on any occasion. I will stick to the "proteins first" rule and then take only bites of dishes after that....if I can tolerate them.
I can't believe it's already been a month since I had surgery. Some days, I don't feel at all different, but others, I notice the little changes. I notice my clothes fitting looser and I see it in my face. My wedding rings are also fitting much looser than they used to. I feel almost 100% recovered, aside from just a bit of tightness where the hernia repair was done. I think with more exercise and movement, that will be gone in no time. I'm looking forward to getting some new clothes after the holiday, especially if I can get them in smaller sizes. We'll see how it goes.
Getting better everyday!
Dec 05, 2009
I have to admit, I feel so much better than I did the last time I wrote here. I can finally sleep somewhat comfortably in my bed at night...although I do have to turn every couple of hours due to the fact that I can't sleep in just any position right now. The main cause of my soreness is the hernia repair area. It isn't exactly pain, but just a little soreness and I have to be careful of how I stretch still. I know that in time, like everything else, it will improve. I can't say for sure how much weight I've lost, if any, because my scale is a pain in the butt! Honestly, I don't think it's very much because I'm not really eating anything...or at least that's how it feels. I can't say I'm hungry though...and I can definitely feel the fullness in my stomach. I go for my first fill in about two weeks, so I'm really wondering how it will feel afterwards.
Today we went to a Christmas tree farm to get our tree and I got plenty of walking in. We must've walked almost the entire tree farm before we found the right one. I was a little tired walking around, but not so much out of breath like I was last year. It actually felt good to walk, despite it being so darn cold! Tomorrow I have to work and then it's to my daughter's holiday band concert. I truly love listening to the bands all play. They get all the bands from fifth grade on up to high school for this concert. It's really remarkable to hear how each band plays a little better than the level behind them. I remember that fifth grade concert and how my daughter has improved is amazing to me. I am always so proud to watch. It's also nice because my mom, dad, sisters and nephew are coming out to see her too and then we're all going out to eat in town here. I really like having them out here, and it's always so much fun. I have already decided on my dinner choice, because it's a restaurant we went to fairly often before my surgery. That way, I don't have to worry about it there and I can just concentrate on visiting with everyone.
Well, I surely hope that this hernia repair heals soon. The wounds outside have healed, but inside, they're still sore. I'm trying to do as much as I can normally so that my body can just get used to things, but it's not always easy. Hopefully, things get better for us at home and I can just concentrate on the future!
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Today we went to a Christmas tree farm to get our tree and I got plenty of walking in. We must've walked almost the entire tree farm before we found the right one. I was a little tired walking around, but not so much out of breath like I was last year. It actually felt good to walk, despite it being so darn cold! Tomorrow I have to work and then it's to my daughter's holiday band concert. I truly love listening to the bands all play. They get all the bands from fifth grade on up to high school for this concert. It's really remarkable to hear how each band plays a little better than the level behind them. I remember that fifth grade concert and how my daughter has improved is amazing to me. I am always so proud to watch. It's also nice because my mom, dad, sisters and nephew are coming out to see her too and then we're all going out to eat in town here. I really like having them out here, and it's always so much fun. I have already decided on my dinner choice, because it's a restaurant we went to fairly often before my surgery. That way, I don't have to worry about it there and I can just concentrate on visiting with everyone.
Well, I surely hope that this hernia repair heals soon. The wounds outside have healed, but inside, they're still sore. I'm trying to do as much as I can normally so that my body can just get used to things, but it's not always easy. Hopefully, things get better for us at home and I can just concentrate on the future!
One Week Post-Op
Nov 24, 2009
Here it is...a week out from surgery. It would be harder for me to believe that I went in a week ago, but my discomfort reminds me every time I move. :) I was finally able to sleep in my bed last night and it felt pretty good until 2:45am when my incisions began to hurt. I had to get up at 4am, so I didn't go back to sleep. I'm hoping it will be better tonight. I went back to work today and once I was there, I felt good at first. I moved pretty slowly, and after an hour, I felt yucky. I had to stand the whole time, and that didn't help at all. I took a break about 2 hours into my shift and asked a manager if I could leave at 10am because I was very exhausted. I was happy when he said yes, because I knew I couldn't put in a full 8-hour day. After I took my break, I felt a little better. When I came home, I had a little something to eat and took a nap on the couch. Boy, did that feel good! I'm hoping that only being on the schedule for 6 hours tomorrow will be easier on me.
I'm getting really bored with the whole puree diet and am having trouble coming up with different ideas. I know it will be chicken mixed with mayo again tonight, but I wish there was some better idea out there for me to try. Oh well...only one more week and I can move on to other things. I can feel myself getting hungry now, but my appetite is not fully back yet.
For Thanksgiving this year, we're going to visit my side of the family because it's a shorter ride. I really don't think I could've handled the almost three hour trip to my husband's family in Wisconsin. It will be nice to spend the holiday with my family, because it has been a while since we did that.
I'm looking forward to a time when I don't feel so much discomfort, and I know it will come...it just takes time. I thought my surgery date would never come, and here it is a week later! I just hope that I start to heal quicker though. :)
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I'm getting really bored with the whole puree diet and am having trouble coming up with different ideas. I know it will be chicken mixed with mayo again tonight, but I wish there was some better idea out there for me to try. Oh well...only one more week and I can move on to other things. I can feel myself getting hungry now, but my appetite is not fully back yet.
For Thanksgiving this year, we're going to visit my side of the family because it's a shorter ride. I really don't think I could've handled the almost three hour trip to my husband's family in Wisconsin. It will be nice to spend the holiday with my family, because it has been a while since we did that.
I'm looking forward to a time when I don't feel so much discomfort, and I know it will come...it just takes time. I thought my surgery date would never come, and here it is a week later! I just hope that I start to heal quicker though. :)
Day Ten - Pre-Op Diet
Nov 12, 2009
I can't believe it's already day ten on this pre-op diet! It doesn't feel like time has flown by or anything, but I am surprised that I have made it this far. I have a little routine that I've tried to stick with and it seems to be working. I have made my plan out each night for the next day of what I'm going to eat and when. I know my menu doesn't vary hardly at all, but it gives me a little sense of control and routine that I've needed. I can't say for sure how much I've lost, because my scale isn't working so well right now. It did start working a little last night because for the first time, my husband was able to get his correct weight on it. The scale said I weigh 308.4, which is about a loss of 19 pounds since I started. I'm trying not to get too excited because I know the scale doesn't always reading right, but that would be terrific!! I'm going to let myself be optimistic for a change and hope that this weight is a true one. I guess I'll find out on Tuesday at the hospital.
Tomorrow I will be going to the grocery store so that I can get whatever items I need for the hospital and for post-op...it's so nice to think of being post-op!! I know already that I need to get me a pair of slippers, some lip balm and pj pants. I don't think I'll need much more for the hospital. We'll see what I can come up with later for the post-op diet. I'm getting more excited now and my nerves aren't kicking in just yet, although I know they're there. I'm definitely going to love the changes that are ahead, and I know it will all be worth it.
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Tomorrow I will be going to the grocery store so that I can get whatever items I need for the hospital and for post-op...it's so nice to think of being post-op!! I know already that I need to get me a pair of slippers, some lip balm and pj pants. I don't think I'll need much more for the hospital. We'll see what I can come up with later for the post-op diet. I'm getting more excited now and my nerves aren't kicking in just yet, although I know they're there. I'm definitely going to love the changes that are ahead, and I know it will all be worth it.
Day Three - Pre-Op
Nov 05, 2009
Here is it...day three. I can only say that I think I'm doing pretty good on this diet. It's been tough, but I know it will get easier. My stomach is growling right now for some food, but I don't want to eat too early or else it will just happen again later. I'm trying to fill up on water while my chicken breast cooks slowly. I'm feeling pretty good so far, but I know I need to start taking some fiber supplements because I'm definitely going to be feeling not so good soon. I think when I go to get my post-op pain medicine filled, I will check them out at Walgreens.
My family has really been good with me so far. My husband was in on the nutritional meeting with Cherrish from BMI, so he remembers her saying that spouses might want to move out for a few days. I surely have not been the nicest person in the world since Tuesday. The first day my husband had to run out and get chicken breast because for some reason, I didn't have any in the house. Chicken is a staple here as I really love to have it for dinner most nights, so that was very odd for us to not have any. It seemed like it took my husband forever to go and get some and when he came back I really snapped at him and he just calmly said the chicken was on the counter and ready to be cooked. LOL I do love him and his patient nature! Today, my daughter was joking (I hope) when she asked if I could move out for a week until I get over this mood I'm in! :) It was hard when she wanted Panera Bread today and I told her I couldn't go in there right now as I was hungry and didn't think I could look at all those pastries and bagels and bread...yummm...oh how I miss that stuff. She was okay with that and her chicken soup sure smelled good in the car afterwards, but I was proud of myself because I knew I had my own chicken waiting for me at home. I also think I did pretty well when I got home because she left part of her bread on the table and I have walked by it several times and haven't been tempted to pick it up. Yes, it looks good, but I need my body to be in the best shape possible for surgery. That will lessen my worries on the day I go in.
Kicking caffeine and diet Pepsi really isn't that hard, I guess. I only had a slight headache yesterday morning, but a little pain reliever and I was good. At least it won't have a hold on me anymore and my budget will thank me as well. :) I can't wait for my chicken to be done so I can finally eat some real food!!!
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My family has really been good with me so far. My husband was in on the nutritional meeting with Cherrish from BMI, so he remembers her saying that spouses might want to move out for a few days. I surely have not been the nicest person in the world since Tuesday. The first day my husband had to run out and get chicken breast because for some reason, I didn't have any in the house. Chicken is a staple here as I really love to have it for dinner most nights, so that was very odd for us to not have any. It seemed like it took my husband forever to go and get some and when he came back I really snapped at him and he just calmly said the chicken was on the counter and ready to be cooked. LOL I do love him and his patient nature! Today, my daughter was joking (I hope) when she asked if I could move out for a week until I get over this mood I'm in! :) It was hard when she wanted Panera Bread today and I told her I couldn't go in there right now as I was hungry and didn't think I could look at all those pastries and bagels and bread...yummm...oh how I miss that stuff. She was okay with that and her chicken soup sure smelled good in the car afterwards, but I was proud of myself because I knew I had my own chicken waiting for me at home. I also think I did pretty well when I got home because she left part of her bread on the table and I have walked by it several times and haven't been tempted to pick it up. Yes, it looks good, but I need my body to be in the best shape possible for surgery. That will lessen my worries on the day I go in.
Kicking caffeine and diet Pepsi really isn't that hard, I guess. I only had a slight headache yesterday morning, but a little pain reliever and I was good. At least it won't have a hold on me anymore and my budget will thank me as well. :) I can't wait for my chicken to be done so I can finally eat some real food!!!
Pre-Op Diet - Day One
Nov 03, 2009
I woke up this morning feeling much better than I did yesterday. I must have had about three bouts of tears yesterday that I couldn't fully explain, but it seems to have gotten much better today! :) I woke up knowing that today is a fresh start to a new me. It's a special day because I know from here on out, I am going to be losing weight and getting healthy again. I feel pretty positive about the whole thing now, but yesterday, I wouldn't have thought I could be feeling that way. I didn't have too much trouble getting down those Atkins shakes today. They weren't the tastiest shakes I've ever had, but I can live with them for a while. I'm not sure about the jello though because I never was a big fan of it before and now two servings a day seems like too much. We'll see...if I don't need it, I won't eat it. I think after surgery my only problem will be not being able to drink while eating. Over the next two weeks, I'm going to try and break that habit. I'm already trying to break the caffeine habit, so I'm just hoping my body can handle one more bad habit breaking. :)
I'm going in for my pre-op labs at the hospital tomorrow morning and then I'm going to Dr. Lahmann's to sign consent forms and pay my program fee. It's kind of exciting, because I know that this is the last step before surgery...it's all an exciting time. Yes, I may whine a little that I can't eat what I "think" I really want, but I know that it will all be worth it. One year from now, I will hopefully look back at this time and know that I finally did something for myself and I will thank myself for it. Yeah for progress!!
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I'm going in for my pre-op labs at the hospital tomorrow morning and then I'm going to Dr. Lahmann's to sign consent forms and pay my program fee. It's kind of exciting, because I know that this is the last step before surgery...it's all an exciting time. Yes, I may whine a little that I can't eat what I "think" I really want, but I know that it will all be worth it. One year from now, I will hopefully look back at this time and know that I finally did something for myself and I will thank myself for it. Yeah for progress!!
Monday - Tomorrow is it!
Nov 02, 2009
These last couple of days have been pretty busy and tiring. I've had a lot to do, and I've had a lot on my mind. I've been counting down the days until I could start this liquid diet and tomorrow it is here. Exactly two weeks from tomorrow, I will be going in to have surgery...it's the moment I've been waiting for for what seems like a very long time. Still, there is some apprehension over the whole process...more anxiety over the surgery and being put under and also the recovery than anything else. It's been a long road and I'm finally at the end of it...so to speak. (A new beginning as well.) But I'm starting to get these really sad feelings over the loss of a very good friend...food. Yes, I've learned to turn to it for comfort and as a stress reliever...it helps me feel happy and I've learned to lean on it. My husband could not understand when I started to cry yesterday over the fact that I wouldn't have it there for me anymore...though I didn't explain it all to him either. Yes, I want to be healthier and be able to do all the things I haven't been able to do...I'm actually going to sit down and make out a list of all the things I want to be able to accomplish with this surgery tonight...hang it up on my wall...make a copy for my purse, etc...that way, when my little "friend" tries to lure me in, I will have my list handy so I can remember why I'm doing this. I need to be able to get over this hold that food has over me and so I know tomorrow will be a good beginning. Yes, I've cried over the whole change and the feeling of deprivation...I'm an emotional person and I expected this to happen...but I have soo much more to look forward to and I can't wait!! I'm going to be able to go on long walks with my husband and daughters...I'm going to be able to fit in a seat with arms comfortably...I'm going to be able to tie my own shoes without feeling pain...I'm going to be able to climb the stairs to my bedroom without getting winded so easily. These things are going to happen so although I'll miss eating for comfort, I will gain a new self that will be healthier and happier for the rest of my life. No longer will I be the fat sister/daughter/wife/mother...I'm going to be the active sister/daughter/wife/mother and I'm looking forward to it. Bring on the pre-op diet!!! I'm ready for it!!
Rainy Friday!
Oct 23, 2009
Today was my second day off in a row and I'm feeling completely relaxed for the most part. I'm still waiting for my surgeon's office to call me back and let me know if they have everything, but I guess I will just try and be as patient as I can be.
It was actually a nice morning because I got to spend some good quality time with the hubby just relaxing at home. I really enjoy the times we get to have together because it seems that we are often working opposite schedules.
He's now at work and it's just me and the dogs until the girls come home from school. My oldest has been having some problems with the girl she shares a locker with so I had to make a call to the Assistant Principal today and asked that her locker assignment be switched. I have to laugh a little because I know this is totally teen girl drama, but the other girl is thinking my daughter is jealous that she got into a particular college and my daughter didn't. Well, first of all, my daughter doesn't want to go to that school nor has she applied, so I just find it funny that she could be jealous of that. My daughter is smart and I know she won't have trouble getting into a good college. This girl has torn pictures my daughter hung up and won't return items she has "borrowed". High school...oh am I glad I'm not back there!! :) I just hope that my daughter comes home and tells me some good news for a change.
I'm really looking forward to seeing the family tomorrow at my youngest daughter's birthday party! I haven't seen some of them in a while and I can't wait to congratulate my sister on her pregnancy! I'm going to be an aunt for the sixth time next year and I am excited. Yes, I'm a little jealous because I would LOVE to have a baby of my own with my husband. (He is a very good step dad to my girls, but we would love to have a child of our own. His siblings have no children of their own either, so it would be the first for them.) I know that in time and hopefully, God willing, we will. I just have to lose this weight first and make sure I am healthy and ready for it. I'm also going to celebrate with my other sister who got good news from the specialist yesterday on her hand tremor. I'm glad that her doctor doesn't feel it's early onset Parkinson's because that previous diagnosis really shook her up. So, all in all, it's a waiting game and I'm hoping it's just something she can live with. :)
Well, it's almost time for the girls to get home and I'm really just hoping I get some quiet tonight and they don't argue. The stress of that really makes it difficult to handle sometimes. I do my best as any parent does. I will be gone almost all day tomorrow but it will be a good one. I'm looking forward to next week at work and my shortened days!! Yeah!!
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It was actually a nice morning because I got to spend some good quality time with the hubby just relaxing at home. I really enjoy the times we get to have together because it seems that we are often working opposite schedules.
He's now at work and it's just me and the dogs until the girls come home from school. My oldest has been having some problems with the girl she shares a locker with so I had to make a call to the Assistant Principal today and asked that her locker assignment be switched. I have to laugh a little because I know this is totally teen girl drama, but the other girl is thinking my daughter is jealous that she got into a particular college and my daughter didn't. Well, first of all, my daughter doesn't want to go to that school nor has she applied, so I just find it funny that she could be jealous of that. My daughter is smart and I know she won't have trouble getting into a good college. This girl has torn pictures my daughter hung up and won't return items she has "borrowed". High school...oh am I glad I'm not back there!! :) I just hope that my daughter comes home and tells me some good news for a change. I'm really looking forward to seeing the family tomorrow at my youngest daughter's birthday party! I haven't seen some of them in a while and I can't wait to congratulate my sister on her pregnancy! I'm going to be an aunt for the sixth time next year and I am excited. Yes, I'm a little jealous because I would LOVE to have a baby of my own with my husband. (He is a very good step dad to my girls, but we would love to have a child of our own. His siblings have no children of their own either, so it would be the first for them.) I know that in time and hopefully, God willing, we will. I just have to lose this weight first and make sure I am healthy and ready for it. I'm also going to celebrate with my other sister who got good news from the specialist yesterday on her hand tremor. I'm glad that her doctor doesn't feel it's early onset Parkinson's because that previous diagnosis really shook her up. So, all in all, it's a waiting game and I'm hoping it's just something she can live with. :)
Well, it's almost time for the girls to get home and I'm really just hoping I get some quiet tonight and they don't argue. The stress of that really makes it difficult to handle sometimes. I do my best as any parent does. I will be gone almost all day tomorrow but it will be a good one. I'm looking forward to next week at work and my shortened days!! Yeah!!
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Sandwich, IL
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Surgery
11/17/2009
Surgery Date
Feb 21, 2009
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