String's Atkin's Journal (Please Comment)

[Tera]

Hi Beth...

Sounds like things are calming down for you a bit. I hope Katie has a wonderful birthday party. Get some rest and take care

 

[Princess Michelle]

Beth, way to go keeping those meals on plan! I hope you get all the rest that you need today and that Katie has a wonderful time at her party.

 

[lulu201]

Hi, Beth! How did your weekend go? As usual, it sounded pretty intense. You and your fellow nurses really give an amazing service to those in need. Thank you.

So, Beth, what are we going to do about our coffee addiction? I'm going to try to limit myself to one cup in the morning and one cup (small, no Dunkin' Donut large) in the p.m. today. Do you think that sounds reasonable? You're much better at giving it up than I am. . .

Have a good one, dear Beth. I'll be thinking about you today.
Erin

 

[sharoncity]

Giving up coffee????? Never!!! I have to have one vice don't I??

I hope you had a good weekend Beth! Try to get some rest today and take things one at a time. How many b-friends did Katie come home with? I hope she had a nice time.

Have a great Monday Beth!

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[toystoryduo]

Hey Beth

Checking in to see how the rest of your weekend went. Hope it was good! Have a great week this week! Take good care of you!

Tracy

 

[DoeWDW]

Sending happy thoughts your way, dear Beth! I hope you got lots of sleep and are starting to recover from your 2 12s this weekend. I'm praying that Katie wants a nap this afternoon!

 

[Strings]

Hi All,

katie had a ton of fun at the party. It was a perate party, so she got to be the princess that the pirates captured. I am pretty she she now has at least 3 boyfriends. Today at school, she apparently played with the boys instead of the girls. I am not ready for my 4 year to be dating.

I ended up working 16 hours Sat into Sun. We were desperate, and I couldn't say no. For my inability to say no, I now have a cold. No biggie. I'm sure I'll be fine in a couple of days. That said, colds seem to last forever if I remain low carb, so for at least the next 2 days I'm not lc. I am getting lots of vitamin C, and I made chicken noodle soup too.

I did go to the Y, but I took it easy. I did 2 weight circuits and 45 minutes on the treaddie at 3.2 mph. I did feel better after, so I know I didn't overdo it. I promise I will take things easy. If I don't feel better by Wed. I have a MD appointment for my pap, so i can have her check for strep then.

Erin, I have been giving this soffee thing some thought. I have decided to have 1 cup of coffee in the morning. I will switch to green tea in the afternoon, and gradually shift to decaf tea. I know I can't go totally coffee free. I will also allow myself a venti coffee of breve on my way into work. That is all I can cut out. i feel no guilt about it either. One of my favorite things is a really good cup of coffee. I WILL NOT GIVE IT UP!!!

I'm going to put Katie down for a nap, and I'm taking one too. I'll hit journals tonight.

Take care,
Beth

 

[vald1977]

Hi Beth,
I'm happy to hear Katie had a great time at the party. She sounds like such a little sweetheart . I hope you were able to get some rest today and that you are feeling better soon.

BTW, I read that story you wrote in Wilderness' journal about when you and Won went for your pre-nup meeting at the church. That was hilarious and sounds just like something that would end up happening to me . Thanks for the laugh.

Hope you have a great Tuesday !

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, Beth. How did you do with your coffee and tea yesterday? I didn't do too well, but today's a new day. I think I'll try green tea this afternoon--it's just a healthier alternative. I'm never giving up my a.m. cup, though!

Have a good one,
Erin

 

[Strings]

Hello All,

I am feeling much better today. Probably because I went to bed at 7PM last night. It was what I needed. I'm back to about 80%.

Katie has ballet class. We are then hitting Target. Lunch. Then grocery shopping. We're getting Kate's pumpkins today and decorating for Halloween. I'm going to the Y to do some LIGHT cardio.

Won caught our cold, so he is staying home today. He is such a baby when sick. I am leaving Katie with him when I go to the Y.

I'm really not happy with my progress lately. I difinately need to get myself back in the lc zone before the holidays come. I am brainstorming on how to do that. So far Amanda's goals seem my best bet. I'll be working on those today.

Erin, I had my AM coffee and 2 cups of green tea in the PM. Right now, that will work.

Have a good one,
Beth

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Beth, hope all is well, glad you are over the cold and your busy weekend!!
I think all men are the same when it comes down to illness, you know what they say...thats why men dont have children

 

[DoeWDW]

Beth, thanks for the tip about the Hormel ready-made potroasts in my journal! I've never heard of them, but you can bet I'll be checking them out at the store tonight! I've been needing some new LC dinners!

I've got to head to Wilderness' journal to read this hilarious story!

I'm glad to hear you got lots of sleep last night - good for you!

My husband is the exact opposite of Won and many other men - he will work through any illness, including pneumonia, denying all the time that he is sick enough or has a high enough fever to justify some down time. I wish he'd be more like Won, honestly. Somewhere there's a happy medium between never slowing down and taking multiple days off for the sniffles.

Have a day filled with and

 

[sharoncity]

Hi Beth!

I hope you are having a nice day today. I know Won is home to rest, but isn't it nice to have a little extra time together as a family?! My DH works Saturdays, so Sunday is the only day we are all together. Every once in a while, I take a Wed off just so we can have a little extra time together.

I hope you enjoyed your workout and the rest of your busy day. Good luck planning how to go back to lc. I know you can do it Beth!!

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[septbride2002]

Hey Girl! Just checking in - you have been a busy bee! Glad to hear that you are starting to get some of your energy back. Ya know that is really important right?

I am like you about coffee - I live to splurge on a Starbucks white chocolate mocha Venti - YUMMY! Fortunantly I have found a good substitute, but it can never compare to the original. Ahhh....and with it getting colder I swear starbucks is calling my name. Fortunantly there is not one on my way to work anymoe so that helps avoid the temptation. Ya know what - you can't live life completely denying yourself of the things you enjoy. So girl - enjoy that cup of coffee!

~Amanda

 

[Strings]

Yesterday was not a good day. Katie was in rare form. She goffed off in dance class. She whined the entire time we were grocery shopping, When we got home she asked for a treat. UGH! I ended up eating ice cream. I always go back to my destructive behaviors. The only good thing I did was a 3 mile WATP. In the evening, I ended up going to my firends house to watch her kids. She has been hospitalized for and infection around her eye that is abcessing. Prayers would be much appreciated. Her DH is out of towm on business, so I had Chloe and Jack. All night. I forgot what getting up 3 times a night is like.

Today i get to go back to my MD. We're going to adjust my BCP. Anothe UGH for the PAP that I'm not looking forward to. It also means that I miss my workout at the Y. I will do the WATP again. I am really sick of Leslie. Oh well, I've got to do something.

I'll try to get to journals a little later. Right now, I need to get Katie to preschool.

Take care,
Beth

 

[wilderness01]

I hope your friend feels better. You are a good friend to care for her children. Hope your visit goes well and you have some time for yourself today.

 

[sharoncity]

to you Beth! I hope all went well with the doctor today!

You are an amazing person Beth. Taking care of your friends kids while you have so much else going on in your life. That is so very nice of you. Just don't overdo it, remember you are just getting over being ill as well! I will keep her and you in my thoughts and prayers.

I hope you had a peaceful and somewhat restful day today Beth! The weekend and that tuff schedule is creeping up fast!

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[vald1977]

Hi Beth,
I'm sorry you had a rough night but I'm sure your friend appreciates your help very much . I also hope all went well at your dr. appointment. I'm sure you're glad thats over with.

Have a wonderful Thursday, Beth ! Try and find time to do something nice for yourself because you deserve it !!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Beth,

You are such a wonderful friend! How is your friend doing? How are you doing?

I have to go tomorrow for my annual as well. I hate pap tests! However, it is the only way my doctor will renew my BC prescription and I really don't want to go through the 30 day TOM visit again.

I hope you have a wonderful, restful evening. Take good care of you!

Tracy

 

[Strings]

Hi

It is me, the sleep deprived person. Eric called, his flight was delayed, and could I take Chloe and Jack again. Of course I can. I just got home. I took Katie over to their house thinking they might do better in familiar surroundings. It didn't work. They miss Mom and Dad, and I am a poor substitute.

Eric has the computer, so I was without intrernet access. I went to bed early, but ended up with 2 4 year olds in bed with me, and an infant who wouldn't sleep. all those Moms with more than one child.

My appointment went as well as a papa can go, and I am starting a new BCP. The cysts on my remaining ovary have not grown, so that is good news.

I never managed to exercise yesterday. I did take my vitamins, eat op, and drink my water. I had a cup of coffee and 2 cups of tea. Ironically the tea was in a Grumpy mug. I felt it accurate.

I only have my own rugrat today. We
re headed to the Y, and I have laundry to do. DH destroyed my kitchen last night, so I need to clean that. I am praying for a nap.

I PROMISE I will get to journals today.

Have a good one,
Beth