Sarahsmom (Jen's) Journal (feel free to comment)

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

I'm sorry Jen..of course I forgot that you had been so sick recently...I was thinking that your DH was the only one sick. I'm sure your DN will love the teddy and mylars! I'm so glad to hear that she's wanting a donut!!! That is some good news...and of course you deserve a good cry...trying to stay strong is not always the easiest thing to do. This is a sense of relief! Take care!

 

[toystoryduo]

Jen,

Hey sweetie! You can cry all you want! We all have very shapely shoulders from working out that you can cry on. Seriously, after the week you have had, it is very important that you release all of that pent up emotion. We are here for you, girl!

I am glad to hear that your DN is improving! Wanting a donut is a very good sign! We will keep all of you in our prayers.

I think that staying away from the hospital while you and your family are trying to get over the flu is a good idea. Like Beth said, your niece's immune system is already working overtime. I bet she loved the stuffed animal and the balloons! Maybe you can call her in a day or two when she is feeling better.

Take good care of yourself this weekend. Know that your WISH friends are here for you.

 

[sarahsmom73]

Like i have said all week , you guys are the greatest!!! I feel a lot better today! Ok , so it is only 6:36 am....
DN LOVED the balloons and teddy. I guess it was a bright spot in her day since everyone that went to visit her said she was pissy... I take that as an excellent sign!!!! She is acting more like my neice!!!!

My hips are a little sore this morning... That's ok... I know I burning the fat!!! I am a little disgusted that the darn scale isn't moving... We need to have a scale bashing session!!! DH keeps reminding me I am probably building a ton of muscle... He said there is no way I am gaining weight from eating since I have been a tredmill maniac!!! It still annoys me , that with as hard as I am working the darn thing won't move!!! At least my clothes are getting more and more loose!

The plan for today is to get my 60 minutes of tredmill in this morning... We will be headed to our town's Winter Carnival Parade around 11:30... Tonight is the Bud Shootout on Fox.. (Yes.. I admit it, I am a NASCAR junkie!!! Shhhhhh... don't tell!!)


"onwards and downwards!!!" (I hope)

 

[swilphil]

Jen--My prayers are with your family and your neice.

Keep up the good work on the exercise!

 

[LAinSEA]

Jen:

I found bacterial pnemonia between 1998-2000 and was hospitalized several times during those years. It was finally Cipro that kicked it BTW but the side effects were almost worse than the pnemonia. I feel for your neice...I hope she doesn't have future breathing problems due to it...I now have asthma when I didn't prior to coming down with the bug the first time.

Congrats on busting through your plateau - exercise did the trick? I've really got to get back on my walking program. Exercise is really the only thing that works for me.

Go easy on yourself and remember to stretch after all that exercise - you won't feels as stiff. I'm proud of you.

Less stress this week, OK.

-Laurie

 

[sarahsmom73]

I am really hoping for less stress!!!! DN's draining tubes may come out today or tomorrow! She is very ornery which is a great thing! That means she is getting back to normal!

As for me... Well... I have some foot blisters... yay... I'll have to get some tape... That will help... I think I am getting yet another cold... I am really starting to get annoyed!!! ARGHH.....

My mood is a little off.... Little things are annoying me right now... I am finding that I am just grumpy and want to be left alone... Oh well.... This too shall pass...

Sorry for venting!

 

[sarahsmom73]

Good news!! DN may be released tomorrow!!! Thanks for all the support! I needed it!


I did 5 miles today on the tredmill!!! YAY!!! 67 minutes... I ran for 4 and walked 1!

I am starting to suspect something might be going on with my thyroid... I plan to call m y doctor tomorrow to make an appointment... I'm moody an dcan cry at the drop of a hat (more so with the stress of the week) I am not sleeping well and haven't been for some time, the skin on my hands is sooooooooooo dry even with 84 1/2 ounces of water per day....My TOM is wacked out... And my hands will sometimes get tingly.. I am always freezing.. I don't tolerte cold at all!! I was thinking carpal tunnel, but after doing some research on hypothyroidism I think I might need to get checked..

We'll see...

 

[Alysa]

Wooohhoo! That's great about your niece! I find it is the ornery ones that get better quickest!

Hope your doctor can help and hope you are feeling better soon! Let us know how it goes!

Congrats on the 5 miles - that is wonderful! I am yearning for a treadmill. We had 5 minutes of sunshine here today and now it is gone and I can't bear the thought of running in this gloom! Maybe you and I both just need to get out and run in some Florida sunshine!

 

[Tera]

Great news about your DN. I bet the family is so relieved.

Good job on the 5 miles. I'm going to start working on running on the treadmill more... just need to work up to it

I hope you get some answers from your doctor. If it is your thyroids, atleast you would know and can get medication to help. Good luck....

 

[sarahsmom73]

Well it's Monday... No loss ....again... It has to be because I am gaining muscle... There is no way that nothing is happening with 60+ minutes / day on the tredmill! I burned close to 800 calories alone yesterday! It would be nice to see a significant loss here anytime...

I know!!! It's because I'm not eating any oatmeal!!!

 

[Alysa]

Happy Valentines day!
I don't get the oatmeal thing but you look very cute rolling around on the floor down there!
I share your pain - diet and exercise almost every day for three weeks and yesterday I was back up to where I started three weeks ago. How is that possible???!!!! Guess I am not going to make the Valentines day challange.
Anyway, hope cupid is nice to you today!

 

[keenercam]

Hey, sarahsmom73 -- I am so with you on that whole "what the heck is happening with the scale" thing! I am also exercising for about an hour a day at least 5 days a week and so far have not see scale results. We will definitely have to keep telling ourselves we are building muscle and the weight will come off eventually. The key is to stay off the scale. Keep up the great work! You are almost halfway to your objective, pound-wise, and I will bet your clothes are much more comfortable, too!

Happy Valentine's Day!

 

[Strings]

Hi Jen,

I am glad to hear about your neice. That is great news. If your thyroid is off, it would explain the plateau you are on. Keep us posted.
Beth

 

[pettyone]

I know!!! It's because I'm not eating any oatmeal!!!

EXACTLY, IT'S ALL ABOUT THE FLIPPIN' OATMEAL!!

 

[sarahsmom73]

Well, DN is home!!

I walked for 60 minutes tonight... 4 miles!!!

Tomorrow I go see my doc at 9:45...Hopefully we can get to the bottom of this!

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

So happy to hear DN is home!! That is great....let us know about the doctor.

Happy Valentine's Day!

 

[plutosmyfav]

I'm glad to hear DN is home.

Great job on the walk

Keep it up

Sunny

 

[toystoryduo]

Yeah Jen! I am so glad to hear that your DN is home! Woohoo!

I hope your doctor's appointment goes well and that you get some answers about how you have been feeling. Please know you'll be in my prayers. Update us when you can!

 

[Tera]

Glad to hear DN is home. Hope she has a full recovery soon.

I know what you mean about that damn scale. It's so frustrating to work out as hard as we do and see very little to no drop. We just need to keep it up and it'll happen

 

[sarahsmom73]

Happy Tuesday!

Well, as I was doing the tredmill last night I was watching Oprah... I joined the boot camp this morning!!! 12lbs will almost get me to my goal!!!! I have to try something!!!!

My appt is for 9:45.. I'll be anxious to see what she says! I'll update later!