Toystoryduo’s Journal: Baby Steps are the Key... Celebrate Each Victory!

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Tracy, sounds like you are doing well in spite of dumb old TOM! Being a woman is so terribly fun sometimes! Did you make a decision with home schooling yet? Sorry I have been MIA from you, been sort of a tough week but I have been thinking about you! Hope you have a great weekend.

And I agree the VA Tech. thing is so sad. What is it with this week for our country? Oklahoma City, Columbine and now this. I hope your brother is doing well, a call from his sister will make his day I am sure!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Tracy
Tom will soon dissapear, & then you will get your energy back!
Well done for managing to do your workout, its so draining when TOM is around!
Looks like you have a nice weekend planned - enjoy

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi Tracy-
I hope you were /are able to get some time in this weekend for you--you are the one that tells me how important that is!
Enjoy your sunday!!!

 

[hockeygirl]

Hey Tracy! Sorry I have been a bit MIA recently. Sorry to hear that the TOM has sapped your energy!! Hopefully that will be gone soon and you will be back. WTG for getting those workouts in despite not feeling 100%!! Good Luck with the decision on homeschool, as a teacher I know how hard decisions regarding education can be for parents! I know you and DH will make the best decision for your girls!

 

[goldcupmom]

Hope TOM is on the way out. For me, too!!! This has been an AWFUL month!

Glad the homeschooling decision is almost through. I always felt better once the decision process was over.

Have a good week this week! Make sure to take some Tracy time!

 

[toystoryduo]

TOM has left the building! Each month, it seems to get tougher and tougher on me physically and emotionally. I was exhausted the past few days!

This weekend has been good. We had plenty of time to relax and get ready for the week ahead.

Hope everyone has a wonderful week!

P.S. I would appreciate your continued good thoughts and prayers for my mom. She doesn't seem to be making much progress. Her doctor agrees and has increased her meds.... Still not much change. My dad expressed some frustration today due to the doctor's appointments, the med changes, and the doctor bills. There's not much I can do to help him at this point. My mom really doesn't want any company and no phone calls. Please keep them both in your prayers. Thanks!

 

[CaroleD]

Sorry TOM has been a nuisance. My friend had it bad and recently started going for accupuncture to help. It worked! Apparently it can help regulate the cycles and decrease the symptoms-bloating, tiredness etc. Even her skin looks better. She used to hold alot of fluid. Anyway just thought I'de pass it along as it really seemed to help her.

 

[eeyore25]

Hi Tracy,

Glad to hear that TOM is gone and you are feeling better. Sorry to hear that it gets worse each month though. That is a bummer.

You are doing a great job on your work outs!!!! Keep it up.

Continuing to keep your mom and dad, and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Hopefully everything will work out for your mom....

Have a great day

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Carole and Jamie.

At the moment, I am experiencing some frustrating, throw my hands in the air, I want to give up, this is not worth it moments. I felt heavy today.... very heavy. So, I decided to weigh myself and I am up 6 pounds! How is that possible? I have been working out for the past 13/15 days. I have only had a couple of days that were way off program food wise. Why is the darn scale not cooperating? What do I need to do to get this weight off for good? I am so beyond frustrated right now.......

Maybe I'll feel better after a good night's sleep.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Tracy, Don't give up! Maybe your TOM water gain has not left the building even though TOM has! It is so frustrating and sometimes so hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But you have come so far. Just keep up with that exercise, it will come off once and for all. I will definitely keep your mom in my prayers and your dad and you too. Being a caregiver isn't easy, I really feel for him. I hope they get her in a better place very soon. I know how that helpless feeling can really weight your spirit down. Just hang in there, things will begin to look up for you and your parents, I feel it! And again, don't let that six pounds overrule the good things you have been doing with food and exercise. Just drink tons of water, it will be gone shortly!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Tracy
I agree with Amy - the gain maybe due to TOM, even though its gone!!
Also you will have gained some muscle too, i've had the same problem at the gym, try to ignore the scale - how are you clothes feeling, do you feel fitter? did you take measurements - thats something i wished i'd done at the start!!
Is your scale broke??!!
Hang in there, I'm sure it will dissapear
Hope your mom & dad are coping.

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Amy and Tracey.

I am struggling with something this evening....A friend of mine who used to be super supportive has been ignoring me lately. I'm not sure if I did something wrong or what, but it's really bothering me.

Other than that, today has been a good day. We got a lot accomplished... The house is cleaner, the laundry is done,we did a great workout this morning, we purchased DDs' homeschool curriculum for next year, we got some bills out today and paperwork for DH's business is done for now! Whew! I wish I had more productive days like this.

Tomorrow looks a bit more laid back for me, but not for my DH... He's got 3 or 4 work orders he needs to complete tomorrow. The girls and I will catch up on homeschooling and sometime this week, I hope to eBay.

Hope everyone has a great evening!

 

[bekkiz]

I love it when you end the day feeling accomplished. Congrats!

I know what you mean about friends sort of disappearing. I don't know why or how it happens. And it's so awkward when you're the one calling all of the time. No advice, but

 

[Amy&Dan]

Tracy, I am so sorry about your friend. Been there, done that and it hurts just like it did back in Jr. High! Women are weird sometimes, too many hormones I guess. In any case, give her some time and if nothing changes maybe call or email her and just ask what the problem is. You have so much to deal with right now and didn't need this I know!

I am glad you had a productive day, those are nice to experience huh? Keep up your good work and know that I am thinkig about you with this and your mom. Hang in there!

 

[eeyore25]

Hi Tracy,

Don't you dare give up WISH sis....you have come so far and have accomplished so much. Give it a couple of days and see how things are going...like Amy said, maybe TOM hasn't complelelty left yet....Keep your head up, you are doing great.

Glad to hear that your got a lot accomplished...isn't that a great feeling?

You are doing a great job, keep it up

Have a wonderful day

 

[s&k'smom]

Oh boy do I know how you feel. I'm sorry your hurting. But we all love you here and are here to support you.

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Bekki, Amy, Jamie, and s&k's mom.

Today has been a very long and stressful day. I will spare you the details (for now ), but let's just say that my stress level increased by leaps and bounds throughout the day. It culminated with those magical words that everyone woman wants to hear, "Honey, I lost the debit card!" (To be "fair" to my DH, he has taken care of it already and it was his work account which doesn't have that much money in it anyways.)

Tomorrow, I need to really take some time to relax a bit and pray. I got myself worked up over so many different things today and I don't want the same thing happen tomorrow.

I'm calling it a night.... I will try and get to journals tomorrow or Friday or is tomorrow Friday? It's been a longgggg week.

P.S. I forgot to ask for prayers for my DH tomorrow. He has a meeting with one of his contractors who may be able to give him some more work. The meeting is at 3:00 p.m. Thanks!

 

[keenercam]

Tracy -- sweetie, I am so sorry that life seems so overwhelming right now and that the scale isn't cooperating. You HAVE to know that TOM has definitely left its foot on your scale. Stop being so hard on yourself. Do you even have any sincere appreciation for what an amazing Mom and Wife and WISH friend you are? So many people rely on you and you meet everyone's needs. I really hope you can find some peace and relaxation. Don't let the scale get you down. It is not a measure of who you are or what you are worth. And don't let your friend get you down. Sometimes we don't even realize how our moods affect others or that our friends may be taking our behaviors personally. You never know whether she is just going through a mood or just being negligent without meaning to hurt your feelings. Don't let anyone get you down!

 

[s&k'smom]

I was thinking of you this morning as I was doing a Firm tape. Breathe, relax and think positive. I know everything will work out for you.

 

[goldcupmom]

Hang in there, Tracy!!!! (How many times have I said THAT before???? )

I'm still here, praying for your mom, & all of you. I put your DH on my 'calendar' for p.m. today. Hopefully it will go well.

I so know & understand the phantom weight problem. I can gain up to 10 lbs overnight while I sleep. Always have. It's SO Frustrating. Just keep on keeping on. It will eventually even out, but it's SO disheartening & just plumb makes me FURIOUS!!!!!

Friday is ALMOST here! PTL!!!!!!!

Have a good weekend & try to squeeze in some YOU time. Hope Ebay goes well....seems pretty flat right now. And don't forget postage goes up on 5/14 - a BUNCH for Priority!!!