Beth's WW Journey. (Comments Welcome)

[toystoryduo]

Beth,

I am so very sorry about what happened at the party. No one has the right to speak to you that way. Does your DH know what they said? I think staying away from the in laws might be a good idea.

How is Kate feeling? I hope the nosebleeds are gone and that she is feeling better.

I hope you have a great day today!

 

[MIdanceMom]

Thanks guys,

You are the absolute best. I try to avoid the inlaws as much as possible. This event was a huge deal, and Namhee (cousin's wife) begged me to come. She is a sweet young girl who is terrified of the inlaws. go figure. There were also a lot of people from out of town that we don't see often. I am hoping not to see them until Thanksgiving.

I am on a somewhat more even keel. I'll be honest that I may breakdown at any time, but I am taking it an hour at a time. I went for an easy elliptical workout and then grocery shopping. I have dinner in the oven, and will head to dance class with Kate in a few minutes. This evening includes a nice walk and some with and early bedtime. I will hit journals tonight.

Thank you again everyone.
Beth

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi Beth-
Im so sorry you were treated so poorly--thats crazy!

Hang in there ..away to go on the workout by the way !

 

[toystoryduo]

Beth,

I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi Guys,

It is a beautiful fall day here in Michigan, so I decided to take advantage of it. THis morning I took puppy on a long walk. I broke in my Garmin, and I it. That may be because it told me that the walk I had considered 3.8 miles was actually 4.16.

DH is still sick, and he is a pain. How can men be such babies.

I am feeling much more in control. Of course, that isn't saying much.

My plan for the rest of the day....
Eat lunch and take my meds.
Start the ever dreaded laundry.
Clean the bathrooms.
Make a stir fry for dinner and bake a loaf of banana bread for DD's breakfasts.
Take the puppy for a short walk tonight.

Early bedtime.

Take care,
Beth

 

[larry's girl]

Hi, Beth. It sounds as if your in-laws are totally ignorant of what a wonderful DIL they have in you. They should be grateful that their son is married to someone who makes him happy and is a good wife to him - I'm sure he is!! Please try not to take what they say to heart - they are the ones who lose out on a peaceful and happy relationship with you, your DH and your DD in the end.

I'm glad today is a better day. Enjoy it!

Susan

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Beth, glad things are better. I guess you have to consider the source with your crazy inlaws. That will be very good if you don't have to see them until Thanksgiving, that right there is something to be thankful about! Hope your dh feels better (oh yeah, men are babies )!

You do so well with keeping up with your exercise and eating, I really admire that. You have much to be proud of, you are a great wife, mother, nurse and you are successful at making these incredible changes in your life. Don't let the idiot naysayers of the world bring you down!

 

[postesf]

Hey Beth! Glad you seems to be coping better w/ the inlaw ordeal! They are the ones losing out!!!

Really--men are such babies when their sick!

Hope you are having a good day today.

Keep up the good work working out!
Stacie

 

[Blueeyes101817]

way to go on the walk

hope you had a GREAT thursday!!

 

[kimwim8]

Dontcha just love that Garmin? I easily became addicted to it. I'm glad your showed you that you were shortchanging your mileage! Those are some GREAT walks!

Keep up the great work, girl. You really are an inspiration.

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi All,

Well today has been a rollercoaster. I did get up to walk the puppy, in the rain. Work was insane. I am supposed to get off work at 330. I ended up wrenching my back on a 400+pound patient. I got out of there at 445. I met DH and Kate at dance. I had her shoes. Came home and made dinner. Helped with homework and made lunches. This is the first chance I have had to sit down all day. I am exhausted. On the plus side, I have been too busy to snack much today.

I probably won't be around until Saturday. Tomorrow I work. kate is going to my parents for the weekend. DH has a work function, and I have a work function tomorrow. It is a disco boat cruise. It may be fun, but if it isn't, I'll be stuck on a lame boat for 4 hours. I am a bit worried about driving in downtown Detroit by myself. It is very easy to get lost with all the one way streets. I am limiting myself to 2 drinks. Then it is water for me. WI on Saturday.

OK, I am off to bed. Everyone take care and have a great weekend.
Beth

 

[toystoryduo]

Beth,

Sounds like yesterday was a tough day for you. I hope your day today is much better!

Hope you have a great weekend!

 

[AmyBeth68]

Hi Beth...

Just checking in! I hope the party cruise is fun . Being stuck on a lame boat for all those hours would STINK!

Have a great weekend

 

[MIdanceMom]

Where do I begin? That doesn't sound like the way I want to start a post, but oh well.

DD went to Mimi's last night. DH went to his thing with friends last night, I went to the retro dinner cruise. It was incredibly lame. It was my company and a convention of adults with Down's syndrome. The food was atrocious. There wasn't even salad. The menu was fried chicken, greasy ribs, corn bread, hash brown potatoes, potato salad, mayo pasta salad, and cole slaw. I had a piece of chicken and some potato salad. I also had a piece of cake and 5 raspberry stoly's with diet 7up. Thank God I wasn't driving. Inside there was smoking, so I spent alot of time out on the deck. Did I mention that the temp was 36 last night?

I got home around 1130. I walked the dog. Do you think the alcohol had anything to do with the fact it took me twice as long as usual? I got to bed about 1230. I had been up since 5am. 6AM comes around, my mom is on the phone. Kate is sick, and isn't responding to her inhaler. I tell Mom to take her to the urgent care, and I am on my way. Mom lives 1 hr away. Kate is fine, but she needs higher dose steroids and antibiotics. I hate that she is on steroids because she is always sick. I bring Kate home, hit a couple of journals, and take a nap with kate.

I missed WW. I will go to the meeting on Tuesday. Tonight we are having chinese food. Chicken with chinese veggies, no msg/sauce on the side. My food has actually been in target today, and I am planning on an early bedtime. No exercise today. I could probably use some. I will be heading to Lifetime tomorrow.

DH has dinner.

I'm off,
Beth

 

[Caitsmama]

Beth, wow.. i am exhausted just reading about all you have done! LOL
Sorry your boat cruise wasn't fun! That stinks..

Hope Kate is doing better now.. i think a nap always helps!

Have a great weekend..

 

[momof2minnies]

Beth,
Sounds like a tough one all the way around.I hope today is better for you and that Kate is better.The exercise will fit it's way in don't worry-just destress first.

Man is it freezing this am-went to get the paper and was shocked.

Have a good day,
Linda

 

[postesf]

Hi Beth. Just checking in. Sorry to hear Kate got sick and the party was lame...

Hope you have a better day today!!!

Stacie

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi Everyone,

I'm sorry thqat I have been absent. Kate is fine now. I sent her to school today. The problem is that when she is sick, she requires around the clock breathing treatments. That means mom gets about 4 hours of sleep a night. Naturally, I am now sick too. It isn't bad, but I am wiped out. I worked today. Fortunately we were just steady and not crazy busy. I came home and went to bed. DH got to do the dance/homework/dinner/bed routine. I woke up in time to put her to bed. He happened to mention that it is a lot to fit in each evening. Yes, dear, I know. I just needed to eat something and go back to bed. I figured I could WISH/email at the same time.

I plan on taking it easy tomorrow. I don't work, so I will get kate on the bus, and go back to bed. I iwll catch up with all of you though. Priorities you know.

Hope you all are well,
Beth

 

[Caitsmama]

Beth, Glad to hear that Kate is doing better, but sorry to hear you aren't! Isn't that always the case? Mom always gets it.
It's funny what you said about your DH saying that though, i can so picture my DH being the same way.. I always tell him -- "That's why God made women have the kids.."

 

[kimwim8]

Hey Beth. MAN, girl are you a busy one. Sorry Kate wasn't feeling well, and that you are now not feeling well. You definitely need some rest.

Take care, girlie and good luck at your weigh in.