Doreen's New Way of Life (comments are welcome)

[septbride2002]

Did you like the movie? I have to admitt that the 3rd book is my favorite of the three and the movie left me so empty and disappointed. It was kinda sad.

I'm sending you lots of and - make sure you have a plan for food so that you don't stray, and try to get in some exercise today - you'll feel better for it!

~Amanda

 

[lulu201]

Good Monday Morning to you, dear Doreen! I hope that you're feeling even in the midst of the DZone and are ready to take on the week. WDW is looming large for you--keep your eyes focused on it and you'll be there before you know it!

Have a fantastic day. You're inspiring me to stick to my goals and to FOLLOW THROUGH (something I've had a little problem with lately ). Blessings to you,

Erin

 

[Strings]

Hi Doreen,

I'm glad to hear that you found something that works for your tummy. Simethicone is the same thing as mylicon drops for babies. I swore by those drops for Katie. Hope the doctor's appointment went well.

Take care,
Beth

 

[lulu201]

and to you this morning, Doe-Doe. How did you make out at the doctor's? I hope things went OK and you felt like he really heard you.

We've been blessed with a new day, Doreen. Let's glide into it with a sense of peace and gratitude for all the love that surrounds us. Oh, and be sure to drink your water.

,
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

The doctor's appointment went well. We agreed that I'll handle things with OTC meds for now and will visit him again after vacation if I'm not feeling better. I just love that man!! He puts up with all my questions and research and we really do work well as a team. I always feel like an equal partner with him - rare for a doctor!

We also discussed my son's depression, which has us both concerned. I'll be monitoring him closely and for now, DS has agreed to take a multivitamin daily and to exercise daily. After all the trips are over, I'll be taking him in for some bloodwork to rule out any obvious causes. Because of my experiences with depression, I truly feel I'm much more able to help DS - a blessing for a mom. If he can learn some of the lessons I learned at 40 when he's 16, he'll be so much better off!

Yesterday I took my pills, drank MOST of my water, and got my exercise in (a long walk with DH & puppy). I failed miserably on the food, but can trace it back to not eating a healthy filling lunch. Same goals today, but I'll be sure to eat that good lunch, even if I'm not overly hungry at the moment.

I'm feeling good, in spite of the D-Zone. I'm feeling very happy and positive. Could it be the thought of a long vacation buoying my spirits???

It's all good!

 

[septbride2002]

HI Doe! I'm glad to hear that your Dr.'s appt went well yesterday. Sounds like you had a good day despite the eating choices. But at least you didn't make excuses to not exercise and get your water in and that is what really counts. I hope you and your Dr. will be able to help out your DS with his depression.

~Amanda

 

[toystoryduo]

Doe,
I am glad to hear that your doctor's appointment went well. It's really nice to have a doctor that is on the same page as you are. My DH and I do not have such a doctor, but my girls do and for that I am very grateful.

Did I read your countdown correctly? Only 5 days left until WDW?!?! Woohoo!! I hope you have a fun and relaxing time with the . Our trip seems so far away so I am living vicariously through others' trip reports. Can't wait to hear about your trip when you get back!!

Have a great time in Florida!!

Tracy

 

[lulu201]

Hey, girlfriend. Glad that you made out OK at the dr. I'm even happier that you can talk to DDr. about your health and DSs. I think you're right when you say that DS can benefit from your experiences.

So, it's a new day, and I'm wishing you all the best. May you find peace and joy in the ordinary and light and love all around.

,
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Wednesday - halfway through the week!!

Yesterday's wrap up - took the pills, drank the water, ate low-carb for the most part , and walked a mile. That's the closest I've come to meeting my goals in a long time! I must extend a thank-you to Amanda, who convinced me via IM to eat a low-carb dinner! Amanda, I had half a Subway wrap and the cheese off one slice of pizza - a perfect low-carb dinner! My only slip-up was a small handful of potato chips when I got home from work - not that many carbs and I stopped before it became a binge.

Today I'll do the same healthy living stuff:
1. Already took my pills.
2. 1 mug of water down and 4 more to go.
3. Low-carb food - B = an apple w/ PB and a string cheese, L = half a Subway lc wrap and an lc yogurt, S = a string cheese and some baby carrots, D = ? something LC.
4. I'll walk 2 miles.

I'm at Day 26 - deep in the DZone, but I truly feel sunny! There's a little less patience and a little more crankiness but honestly, I feel great! This is such a nice change for me!

I hear Martina McBride singing
Oh watch me go
I’m a happy girl
Everybody knows
That the sweetest thing you’ll ever see
In the whole wide world
Is a happy girl

Have a great day, all!!

 

[CheapMom]

Doreen- you are doing great.
Good luck with your goals today.

 

[septbride2002]

Good for you Doe! I'm very proud of you

I'm deep in the D-zone myself and I can feel the crankiness starting to creep up on me. Something I've taught myself to do is take deep calming breaths and try to focus on emptying my head of all the cranky thoughts that are plegging me. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't - but it is worth a shot!

~Amanda

 

[lulu201]

Hi, Doreen, you Happy Girl. Your journal entry and your supportive words to my journal made me smile, too. I hope you have a nice afternoon.

Erin

 

[Strings]

Hi Doe,

You sound despite the Dreaded DZONE. Could it have to do with the fact that you will be in WDW in less than a week? Just think Dzone will be ending befor your trip.

Have a great afternoon, Doreen.

,
Beth

 

[LAinSEA]

Doreen:

Thanks for your sunny posts in my journal...It helps so much having your support.

Don't take that dreaded D-monster with you to WDW...not even on a short-leash! That wonderful, relaxing vacation is coming just at the right time for you. You deserve this break!

I think you are right about helping your son deal with depression. Maybe there really is a reason for everything that happens to us...your experience can help you to reach out and help your son deal with the same things. Blessings come in pretty strange packages sometimes.

Your post about your dream of teaching in my journal made me smile. Mostly my dreams about being in a high school involve nightmares (still) about forgetting my locker combination and being "found out" about the extra help I got from my friend John regarding math tests...he programmed my calculator to help me get through the tests! In that nightmare, I'm made to go back to HS and retake the math classes at my age!

My mother went to college as a freshman at age 40. She had worked as a teacher's aid for 15 years and was tired of having the teachers tell her what to do when working with students. She's now been teaching first grade for about 12 years and loving it! If she could accomplish 5 years of school after age 40, I can get through 14 months! She's taught me through experience that life is a series of journeys, not a place to get to and coast.

Have a wonderful, relaxing time at "home".

-Laurie

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, Doreen! I hope that today finds you in that place you were yesterday, but if it doesn't, know that my friendship and are here to help lift you up. How are you feeling?

You're almost on your way, Doreen. Just a couple of more days. . .I hope the stress of getting ready is small and manageable (or is that "managable"?). Every day I'll be thinking of you and wondering what you're doing. How's DS doing? Is he ready for his big adventure?

Well, dear WISH-sis, I'm wishing you all the best for your new day. Take care.

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

I am still feeling ! I can feel the DZone trying to overtake me but that pre-vacation giddiness is winning at the moment! I must say that the Bloat Devil is workin' overtime on me this month - sure wish I could banish him, but time will take care of it so I'm trying not to stress about it.

Yesterday was nutty at work. Of course there are major crises popping up everywhere and I'm in the middle of it all. I just keep reminding people that they'll have to figure it out without me since I'm gone the next two weeks. My reputation as a competent employee may be suffering but I think that's a good thing - they'll stop piling stuff on me!!

Of course all the stress led to some major food no-nos yesterday - let's not talk about it! Let's concentrate on the good things I did yesterday - I took my pills, I drank all my water, I ate low-carb until early afternoon and I walked a mile. When I look at it that way, it doesn't seem like such a bad day after all!

Today will be another fun day of work. I'll do what I can do and try not to stress. I'll try for my usual goals. I'm glad I journal them because I had forgotten about my pills until I was typing this - I just took them! I'll drink my water and eat low-carb for as long as I can. I'll walk a mile.

Tonight we'll be at my brother's house for my niece's 4th birthday party. My niece LOVES my dog. In fact, my brother's wife & my niece just got back from 10 weeks in Russia. The first thing my niece said when she got off the plane this week was "Where's Maya?". My brother is highly allergic to dogs but Maya has been invited to the party!

It's going to be another good day!!

 

[vald1977]

Hi Doreen,
You sound bright and sunny today . It must be that counter at the bottom of your sig ! Hope you have a great day today !

 

[Strings]

Hello Doreen,

It sounds like you are centered today. I see you . I hope I am right. Enjoy your party tonight. I'm sure Maya will eat up the extra attention.
Beth

 

[DoeWDW]

Well, I WAS having a good day! The stress at work has intensified and I'm being pulled in too many different directions. I did talk to my boss (who is just as insanely busy as I am!) and we agreed that we'll have to tell the powers that be that we are just too busy to accomplish one project within the timeframe they've given us. Of course I have to spend an hour coming up with supporting documentation and laying out an alternative timeline before we can drop the bomb on them tomorrow.

I've gone through 2 bags of peanut M&Ms from the EVM - pure stress-eating. I'm not proud of that, but if I don't write it down, I'll head for MORE! This way, maybe I can stop eating for the afternoon. I have some string cheese in the fridge if I need it, but NO MORE SUGAR!!

I'm so glad I have this journal to vent in and to be honest in. It does help me to take a moment and acknowledge my feelings, to process them. After I've written it down, I generally feel calmer, more able to take a couple deep breaths and center myself again.

I just need to make it through 2.5 hours today and 7.5 hours tomorrow and then hopefully I can forget about work for 2 solid weeks.

All my WISH-buddies talk about taking time to pamper ourselves and I think I've outdone it this time. I called and scheduled DH and I for massages during our trip.

 

[Auntmeme]

Hi Doe-Doe

Sorry to hear about the last minute stress at work - oh those evil m&ms

So happy to see it is only 2 days before lift off :space: to HAPPY HAPPY LAND! And way to go with the massage appointments!

Keep your focus day to day and you'll be fine, we can only do so much and we know you are doing the best you can. Hope the party was fantastic, did maya get cake?