In search of my body...not the one I ate! Part Deux... We sit at the popular table!

[3DisneyKids]

Hey, Kat, I heard the IUD is great! No, really, my BFF Jackie told me. So listen to Lyz!!!

Okay, super busy day. And, two exciting things. Today is the third day in a row I worked out - hour long class at the gym. And today I wore my bikini for the first time. I will post a picture later.

Off to dinner with the inlaws. Whee? Not.

Ummm, it is later. Where is the pic? I know, I am so impatient!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hi gang...

E - congrats on getting the run in. I am amazed at the dedication you have to your goals. I so need to work on that...

I had a pleasant surprise tonight. A friend of mine from college was in town for business and called me to get together. It was awesome seeing her again and chatting about life, love, diets, etc. Funny how life can send you a little gift when you need it and what is better than the gift of a good friend...

I am off to get my chores done and then to bed since I am still tired from the golf outing.

Talk to you all in the morning,
Paula

 

[3DisneyKids]

Ok...tell me not to freak out....

So I am sitting here trying not to binge eat...and I realize that TOM never came last week. So I do some researching. I am two weeks late. And I am eating like crazy. And my b00bs hurt.

I am FREAKING OUT!!!!

Yes, Jeff has been fixed. But here's the thing...he never went back for the follow-up appointment to make sure that it took. (He had issues about leaving some of his swimmers in a cup at a doc's office...) So we never had final confirmation. AND NOW THIS! Of course, I don't have any tests lying around my house and it is 11pm.

Again....full on FREAKING OUT here!

 

[HockeyKat]

E, I hear that when you really ramp up your exercise and/or mess with your diet, it can mess with your cycle. So it could just be that.

On the other hand, if you were, would you have to change your username?


Paula, glad that you had a good time with your friend and that you feel better.


I chose to drink some of my calories tonight... 3 beers. Blue Moon came out with a pale ale called Pale Moon... OMFG is it good. Totally worth the calories.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Liz, my mom got preggo with my brother w/ an IUD in. Granted, that was a lot of years ago, but I am still hesitant.

And YAY on the bikini!!

Paula, glad that you had fun at golf!!

Oh, I know what you mean about the IUD. But the new ones don't have the old coils. They just release hormones, so it's like the Pill without taking it every day. Easy peasy.

WOW--wicked quiet day and night here! What is everyone up to? I was buys all day with kids and life in general. Nothing fun to report...tennis lessons and time at the pool.

I was proud of myself for finding a way to get my run in today. The kids have tennis for an hour on T and TH. Usually, I hang out with the other moms and chat while the kids play. Well, today I figured that it was a great time for me to go on a run (we can drop the kids off...parents don't have to stay). So once tennis was underway, I started to stretch and get my iPod on, etc. and my friends were like, "What the hell is this?" And I just shrugged and said that I needed to run.

There were a lot of bewildered looks. Fortunately, my friend Jackie was there who is ultra-supportive and she spoke up. Jackie is my only *real* friend of the bunch. The others are just part of the mom crew, if that makes sense. I am friendly with them, but not close friends.

Tomorrow it is supposed to be hot and sunny, so I am definitely looking forward to that. We have had crap for weather for over a week.

I am totally proud of you, too!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Kat - I LOVE Blue Moon! Love it!

E - I'm thinking you are not. But, like, call me if it's positive, okay? Do not make me read it on the internet!

Pics up tomorrow, I swear. Bought another bikini today. Target. Loving the bikini thing!

 

[3DisneyKids]

I am thinking not as well...but you know how your mind gets ahead of you with stuff like this. As soon as the thought of *maybe* pops into your head, you start noticing all types of symptoms and things get blown way out of proportion, etc.

I totally forgot about the whole exercise thing messing with your cycle, so thanks to Kat for reminding me of that. As soon as I read that, I calmed right down. I mean, Jeff has been fixed for over 5 years...so if didn't take, we would have known by now, right? We get pregnant so easy--we share a bar of soap and get preg!

Good news for the day...I am finally caught up with work!

Now tomorrow I need to get caught up with the rest of my life! Then I will feel like I have some control back in my life. We leave first thing Friday morning for the week-end, so I need to have all of these loose ends tied up by Thursday night so I can really relax.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Ok, here goes. Now - warning. No makeup, wet hair, dorky expression. And I'm not super skinny, but I'm wearing it anyway!

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

I am thinking not as well...but you know how your mind gets ahead of you with stuff like this. As soon as the thought of *maybe* pops into your head, you start noticing all types of symptoms and things get blown way out of proportion, etc.

I totally forgot about the whole exercise thing messing with your cycle, so thanks to Kat for reminding me of that. As soon as I read that, I calmed right down. I mean, Jeff has been fixed for over 5 years...so if didn't take, we would have known by now, right? We get pregnant so easy--we share a bar of soap and get preg!

Good news for the day...I am finally caught up with work!

Now tomorrow I need to get caught up with the rest of my life! Then I will feel like I have some control back in my life. We leave first thing Friday morning for the week-end, so I need to have all of these loose ends tied up by Thursday night so I can really relax.

Erika we went through the same thing about 7 months ago and you are right OMG when your late everything fits the symptoms. As for the bar of soap same here. I used to say I can sneeze and get pregnant. After the last scare I handed him the cup and said Have FUN ! I promptly brought it to the dr's and I called very early the next day to get results and everything was clear! So there were no swimmers to be left anywhere!

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Ok, here goes. Now - warning. No makeup, wet hair, dorky expression. And I'm not super skinny, but I'm wearing it anyway!

hello what are talking about you are super skinny... We aren't talking model anorexic unhealthy skinny but a normal healthy look at me skinny. I would be flaunting that off any given chance I had!!!


Ok now we need a before and after shot like Erika had!!!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I mean, Jeff has been fixed for over 5 years...so if didn't take, we would have known by now, right? We get pregnant so easy--we share a bar of soap and get preg!

I'm away for a few days and you gals just go WILD! I can totally relate to the "easy conception" thing. Someone just needs to SAY the word "pregnant" and <poof> there ya go. I've had moments of worry (concern? PANIC? ) before thinking "maybe it GREW BACK...stranger things have happened..." Of course, DH always teases me and says that if I AM pregnant, that's his ticket out! Yeah, ok...like I have TIME for an affair...and with MY body image? You think I'm going to let some "stranger" see me in all my glory?

I feel like COMPLETE CRAP this morning. I'm assuming it's something I ate - didn't sleep well, but didn't dare move either - thought I was gonna barf. Now I kinda wish I had - get this crap out of my system...I was supposed to go for a bike ride this a.m. with DH - the weather is picture perfect here...woulda been a gorgeous ride...but instead, I can barely keep myself upright without getting dizzy...

Lots to catch up on - got a new kitten and DS had his follow-up with the orthopedic... I'll fill you in later - DD is cooking something for breakfast and it's making me sick to my stomach again ...gotta get out of here for a bit...

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

I wanted to say that although the is it worth it was not directed at me, I will say that all the sacrifice and crap I have put up with at home, every time I have passed over a cookie or a brownie or chips, every time I have shoved myself at the gym when I didn't want to, etc. over the last year has been TOTALLY worth it. Every bit. I feel SO much better about myself and I think that this has really opened my eyes up to some of my issues that I was shoving under the rug (job, home, etc). I have a lot more energy and I am a lot more confident.

Going to have to print this out. Along with the other.

All that being said, I feel bloated and icky today. I hate TOM (and stop pushing the IUD on me Lyz!!).

I missed this somehow. YES, IUD, no TOM. Even if my husband was "fixed" - I'd still renew my IUD.

Usually, I hang out with the other moms and chat while the kids play. Well, today I figured that it was a great time for me to go on a run (we can drop the kids off...parents don't have to stay). So once tennis was underway, I started to stretch and get my iPod on, etc. and my friends were like, "What the hell is this?" And I just shrugged and said that I needed to run.

I wondered how you were running with the kiddo's out of school. And it's fun to sit around and chat with the others. Good for you.

Funny how life can send you a little gift when you need it ...

This is true.

Where is my stimulus check? I want to overhaul my underwear drawer.

Ok...tell me not to freak out....

E - I am finding this amusing. Unless you really are preggers. Then I'd cry for you.

Good news for the day...I am finally caught up with work!

And now I'm jelous. I mean really. I have a few things I just keep putting off. Once I get those monkeys off my back, I might breath for a minute.

Ok, here goes. Now - warning. No makeup, wet hair, dorky expression. And I'm not super skinny, but I'm wearing it anyway!

OMG - You look AWESOME!!!!! Nick's a lucky man. Hottie McHotson!!!!!!

I feel like COMPLETE CRAP this morning.

DD is cooking something for breakfast and it's making me sick to my stomach again ...gotta get out of here for a bit...

Snow - Maybe you're preggers!

Nothing exciting to report on my end. Same ol' same ol', and I'm not pregnant.

Really quiet here yesterday.

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Ok So I am watching my 1.5 year old niece right now HOLY CRAP!! I now know why I sent DH to get SNIPPED!! She is into everything. I don't know how my MIL does it daily with her and the other niece who is just 3 months younger. I am totally pulling my hair out with her! I guess my house isn't baby proofed anymore because she is finding EVERYTHING! She just got into the lazy susan and got a box of cereal I almost lost a WHOLE BOX FAMILY SIZED BOX of apple jacks on the floor! .... I have toys which she has emptied the toy box and left that! Not interested in anything but what she shouldn't be touching!


Nancy I hope you feel better! That is the worst feeling

 

[goofyfan-12]

Ok, here goes. Now - warning. No makeup, wet hair, dorky expression. And I'm not super skinny, but I'm wearing it anyway!

You look AMAZING!!!! You are the goddess of the day!!!!

You guys are too funny around here... I haven't had a pregnacy scare, so I can sit back and laugh at the conversation... Truly, I have no idea what goes through your head on that one, so I can see how the freaked out feeling can fit in... E - I am thinking good thoughts for you on this one... and going with the exercise changing your cycle...

I am busy catching up on work this morning. One day away from the office usually means two days of catch up it seems... Last night's visit with my friend was awesome. She looks great and it was so nice to just catch up on each other's lives. She gave me some great advice about my job thing and complimented me heavily on how good I am looking (love her for her support through this...). Yesterday was just a great day without stress and I truly needed it.... Thanks to the support of you all and my family and friends here, I feel like I can conquer the world again...

Talk to you all soon,
Paula

 

[3DisneyKids]

Busy morning here! LOVE IT!

Nancy--good to hear from you, but sorry about feeling sick! When you feel up to it, catch us up on all of the other stuff (DS and the doc for starters.)

LIZ--OMFG! You look AMAZING! Yeah, I would wear that EVERYWHERE if I were you. Gotta run to the store for milk? Don the bikini, I say! Off to the post office? Bikini is the perfect attire! I have never been able to wear one. Even when I was super skinny...I just don't have the right shape to pull one off. I am short and stocky with huge shoulders and I have never found any two piece that looks ok on me. Well, I do wear board shorts and sport top...that looks ok. But you are a GODDESS!

Paula--catching up with old friends is the best! Glad you had a good time.

Steph--too funny! Sorry the little one is running you ragged!

Lyz--I know how it feels to have that stuff hanging over your head! UGH! I hate that! Hopefully you will find the time to tackle it. I got my work stuff taken care of, but I still have a lot of just other stuff hanging over my head which I am trying to plow through today and tomorrow. I am actually bringing a bunch of stuff with me to the club so that I can sit and get some stuff taken care of while the kids are in the pool. And I don't know it this is what is is like for you, but for me...it is just stupid little stuff. There is no reason have put it off or avoided it or procrastinated, etc. Just basic life stuff but I have not been able to get myself to make these little phone calls, etc.

As for me--I feel better this morning. Still bloated, etc. but at least I don't feel knocked up anymore! Phew! I am not going to waste money on a test (they are expensive!) since it is so unlikely.

I am off for a bike ride now (with today's podcast! WOO HOO! That is the best for riding), then to the beach and/or pool for the afternoon with the kids.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

This is true.

Where is my stimulus check? I want to overhaul my underwear drawer.

Me too! I was just looking at bras from Victoria's Secret...they are having a sale Sadly, they don't make many bras in my size....barely an "A"...pitiful, isn't it?


E - I am finding this amusing. Unless you really are preggers. Then I'd cry for you.

Again - me too. However, as awful a thought as that may be, it's really, honestly NOT the worst thing you could ever have happen... Still...I hope that you aren't


Snow - Maybe you're preggers!

BITE YOUR TONGUE, WOMAN!

Ok So I am watching my 1.5 year old niece right now HOLY CRAP!! I now know why I sent DH to get SNIPPED!! She is into everything. I don't know how my MIL does it daily with her and the other niece who is just 3 months younger. I am totally pulling my hair out with her! I guess my house isn't baby proofed anymore because she is finding EVERYTHING! She just got into the lazy susan and got a box of cereal I almost lost a WHOLE BOX FAMILY SIZED BOX of apple jacks on the floor! .... I have toys which she has emptied the toy box and left that! Not interested in anything but what she shouldn't be touching!


Nancy I hope you feel better! That is the worst feeling

Thanks for the well wishes. I fell asleep and am feeling better already.

Good luck with the little one! It gets hard to go back once you've moved beyond that stage...and I'm sure she's spending a lot of time "exploring" because it's not her usual situation! Hang in there - it'll be NAP TIME soon!

You look AMAZING!!!! You are the goddess of the day!!!!

AMEN! Bikini's just don't work out well for me (see above comment on bra size... )

Ok - now that I appear to be on the mend, I'm going to try and get some stuff done today. I don't know if you recall, but I had decided to really get serious about "list making". I've found that I've been better able to manage my time and get the honestly important things done first. Of course, there is always WAY more on my list than is humanly possible....but....it's a start. And today's list includes PT for my DS15 (the one with the back trouble)...<sigh> I'll try to make time tonight to fill you all in.

Have a great one...and a HEALTHY one!!!!

-Nancy

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Thanks for the well wishes. I fell asleep and am feeling better already.

Good luck with the little one! It gets hard to go back once you've moved beyond that stage...and I'm sure she's spending a lot of time "exploring" because it's not her usual situation! Hang in there - it'll be NAP TIME soon!

She has gone home MIL had to go to the dentist. Unfortunately I (not nice of me I know) I have agreed to keep her tomorrow to while MIL goes and gets custody of her from my DUMB SIL. How weird does this sound SIL has lost almost 75 pounds in little more than a month?? Drugs and not eating sound like to me SOME PEOPLE SHOULDN'T BE ALLOWED TO REPRODUCE Kat said you should not be able to produce and then be able to apply for it when you are ready! i think this is true!!!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

HOMG! Steph! This kid, your niece, her mom is on drugs? Oh, how awful. Poor kid. Did you tell us this story? It's not ringing any bells for me, at all.

I know that is a sell-them-to-the-gypsies age. Emily is only turning four, so that is still fresh in my mind. Good luck! Try crafts - they love to color - or the sprinkler and cheap bubbles. It's amazing how bubbles can keep kids entertained for hours at that age. Kind of like how looking at shoes can keep me entertained now. Simple things.

Um, thank you guys. I'm blushing. Did you notice in the background of the picture the pile of clean laundry I had to put away? Yeah, did that all last night - did a 20 min house cleaning, put everything away, swept the floors, got us back in working order! Also, that's my bedroom and you can see we have more white furniture - and remarkably, my child has never spilled something on it. Hmm. (Still bitter over the remark about the couch!)

Okay, Steph, since you asked - here is the before next to the current pic, the after. Also, if you notice I'm hiding my thighs in the current picturea, but one day soon I will show them. Swear.

Here I am, before (first three photos courtesy of Richelle Akimow Photography, LLC:

After 37 pounds lost:

And the one you've seen recently, which is 66 lbs lost:

Yes, I lost 3lbs this week, so i am now down to 66lbs lost, and only 21 lbs to go!

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

K I will post all the nasty details later tonight Dh is home and his is sore about the whole thing



LIZ OMG you are the goddess!!! You need to update your tracker !!!

 

[believen]

Liz, You look amazing!

I typed a message yesterday and it wouldn't post???? Any idea what I did wrong? It just kept saying posting reply and then....gone.
Bad week, 2 funerals- 1 16 year old, careless driving, My DD's boyfriend's cousin. They all live near and are a close family.
My best friends cousin, a little older than me, really bad choices. On a motorcycle, which in the area they were in, very high traffic, was already risky, and he lost control. He is fine, except for the fact he is in jail for intoxicated man slaughter ( I think that's it). A lady trying to help also got ran over, she has a broken leg. I've had enough drama and funerals for a while.

Another IUD story. My mom had twins. But it was over 40 years ago!

I had 3 little surprise blessings within 4 years. Using bc each time, and yes, I remembered. Sara, my DD, had 2 little brothers when she was only 3. People would ask, "Don't y'all know what's causing that?" My Dh started replying "Yeah, and we like it!" Shocked some elderly people.

Hope everyone has a great day!
Vicki