Very Frustrated!! long post

[Maude4Disney]

Ok fellow WISHer's I need some support please. The past couple of days have been really tough for me to stay motivated and OP. Let me tell you what's up...

About a week and a half ago DS10 had a terrible cold, that I thought the rest of us had missed out on. I was wrong. Last Monday he was feeling better and back to school and by Wednesday... DS3(soon) came down w/ what we thought was croup...by Saturday it had gone into a pretty good cold. We called the on-call nurse to find out if there was anything we could give him until we could get to the Dr on Monday. All this time there was no fever until early Sunday morning but low-grade. We were not too worried, when we should've been. It turns out that he has pneumonia (sp). He was able to come home w/ us as long as he keeps drinking and keeps the medicine down.

Ok, now that I've rambled on w/ our medical history for the past week...let's just say that I'm exhausted. I haven't slept since about Thursday...TOM has arrived and DH is starting to wimp out on me about Atkins. He says he's doing it to help me stay motivated, but decided today that pizza sounds good and he misses pasta. I told him to go ahead and eat it, but I didn't want to. He thinks we need to re-evaluate the WOE because I "seem down". I'm not down about Atkins...it's just having a sick kid isn't easy. He sleeps in DS's room and DS sleeps w/ me so I can keep an eye on him. Of course DH is getting all kinds of sleep and then is off to work. DS 10 has been off from school for 2 1/2 days because of snow and it looks like maybe another day tomorrow (did I mention I hate snow) So both DS's are ornery and yes I'm losing my will-power. Things got even worse when I woke up this morning w/ a sore throat and runny nose.

I really really don't want to give up on this, but the past couple of days I have had a hard time sticking to the way I should be eating, not that I've cheated. I just haven't ate like I should.(not enough water or veggies and skip a meal here or there) I don't want to mess things up. I'm just at the end of 3 wks of induction and have lost over 20 inches and 11 pounds ( I thinking the scale will show more after TOM is gone, but I don't dare look for another week) I never been able to lose that much .... EVER.

I'm sorry for rambling on...but I figured everyone here would understand...and I do feel better after getting it all out! Thanks everyone!

 

[Miss Jasmine]

Awhhh it sounds like you need a big ole

Hang in there! I know easier said than done, but we are rooting for you!

 

[Debbie]

Ah, sweetie. Don't you just hate this time of the year?? Snow days, colds, SAD. . .it never seems to end! You've done well with your WOE. Congratulations. Can DH look after the kids from supper on so you can get some rest early in the evening? It'll be over soon, hun, and you are going to be so proud of yourself! Take care!

 

[luvmydogs]

I'm so glad you came here to get some support--that's what we're here for... I know it must be really tough for you right now...sick child...dh getting all the sleep while YOU'RE up with sick child...pizza/pasta...now you're sick, too! Ugh! It sounds like it's been a nasty week, and I think you have every right to be feeling a little stressed! I can only tell you that in between all you're doing for everyone else, remember YOURSELF, too! You're doing this for your good health and strength, and if you can, you need to make this a priority. It can be sooooo hard, but you are important, too! The one thing I can tell you as someone who runs to food for comfort, is that if you do go off program, don't beat yourself up over it! Pick yourself up and start over the next day! Do not let yourself get discouraged and undermine all the INCREDIBLE WORK you've done so far (we won't let you)! It's a tough time, and things aren't going you're way at this moment, but it will get better--really it will. Sicknesses will be gone and you'll be feeling better about things. You're upset about the family being sick/not understanding--it certainly doesn't sound as though you've lost motivation! This icky time will pass, and you will be glad you stuck it out! Your hard work is making you stronger everyday! Feel better soon and HUGS to you...

 

[sharoncity]

Hang in there! Please, please, please! You've come through the tuff part of induction, don't give up now! As others have posted, even if you do go off plan, get up and get right back on the next day. 11lbs??!! 20 inches???!!! You go girl!

Your DSs will be feeling better soon, the snow will go away, and TOM will be but a memory, and you will be able to say "I did it"! I get such motivation by just sticking to my guns one day at a time.

Try to get some rest, REALLY push the fluids (to flush the germs out, flush the extra fluids from TOM....) If DS takes an afternoon nap, sit/lay down, close your eyes, even if it is only 20 min. Rest will help you ward off illness, plus your mood will improve!

So heres a ((HUG))! You can beat this! We just know it! You did the right thing by coming to us for support. We'll help you stay on course!

 

[princessmomma]

Maude, you are doing so great! It is amazing how women can have SO much on their plate and juggle even more!

I hate to say it, but my husband couldn't do it. This is the third day we have had school cancelled and maybe a fourth tomorrow. DH was out the door so fast each morning, he has no idea what it takes to keep a household going, especially being housebound for 4 days. I know exactly how you are feeling, but I also know how strong you are! Keep it up and there is a bright horizon ahead of you!

 

[DoeWDW]

Here are some extra hugs!

It must feel like the whole world is conspiring against you! I agree with the other poster who suggested that DH take a turn at watching the kids for a couple hours in the evening while you get some rest, take a bubble bath, read, do whatever you can do to pamper yourself!! Also the weekend is coming up - make it clear to him now that you're taking some time for yourself this weekend and he's going to take care of the kids!

If you are running out of approved snacks and foods, write that man a grocery list and send him out for food you can eat!

Above all, take care of yourself. If you stray from Atkins, just get right back to it. If you're exhausted, demand the help you need from DH. Hang in there - brighter days are just around the corner!

 

[MelanieC]

(((HUGS))),

I can feel your pain from your post. Hang in there. Having 2 sick kids, TOM, stress from having DH question this new WOL. It makes for a very stressful time. I definately agree that you should ask for DH to watch the kids after dinner for a few nights for you to get caught up on some sleep. Take some time for yourself, maybe a nice warm long bath, and definately sleep some during this time.

I also think having DH stop by the store and pick up some things that you can eat that are Atkins approved, is a great idea.

Hang in there, and I hope things look up soon.

 

[TammyNC]

I just wanted to stop by and offer another , it sounds like you can use it. Please don't give up even though everything seems to be falling apart. Keep your faith and things will get back to normal soon. You've come so far and if you give up now you will wind up regretting it later on.

Sending major PD for a better day tomorrow and for all to get well.

 

[catherine]

Hi Maude, I just want to give you another and send some PD your way. It is not easy trying to juggle all this stuff, especially when you're not feeling 100% and your children are sick. That is why IMHO you really need to enlist the help of DH when he comes home from work. In my home DH mostly takes over with my DD's when he gets home from work. So that I can have some down time. Perhaps that would work for you. As others have said that way you could take a nice relaxing bubble bath, or just go to bed! I think if you have just a couple of relaxing evenings then you would feel so much better. Try to stay OP. I don't do Atkins but I seem to remember fron other WISHers that if you start eating a lot of carbs it makes you feel rotten. If that is the case, you are just going to feel worse. I hope that your situation soon starts to get back to normal and that everyone is soon healthy. Take care of yourself!

 

[perfectmatch300]

I don't have much to add to what's already been said, but I do want to send some your way. Hope both you & DS are feeling better soon. Hang in there with Atkins, you'll be glad you did!

 

[JCJRSmith]

I have never been what one would consider a religious man, but I do believe in God, and I also believe that God never presents us with more than we can handle. You can get through this and come out smiling on the other side.

All the best,

 

[Maude4Disney]

Thank you all so much! I knew I would get the words of encouragement that I needed here. You ALL are so wonderful. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!

Today is a new day and although I still feel lousy (physically) I do feel better (emotionally).

Another snow day for DS10, DS3 slept in his own bed last night YA-HOO!! and DH brought me a couple of "gifts" last night. A box of Atkins Shakes, Atkins Bars and a beautiful card telling me how much he loved me....and a $50 to go shopping with (telling me not to worry about how it came out of the budget LOL) DH got his pizza and hmmm didn't seem to enjoy it. I have to admit, I took a couple of bites - of toppings only- and didn't care for it at all. Still haven't strayed off program and very proud of myself! I was feeling pretty weak and craving a bag of Hot Stuff potato chips, but I'm so glad I came here when I needed the support. Thank you all again so very much!! I just love you guys/gals!!!

 

[luvmydogs]

Hi M4D I'm so glad you're feeling better about things today--you're a terrific example of determination and strength! I'm also happy to hear that DH brought you some well-deserved presents (oh, an I Love You card! )! What a guy! Enjoy your gifts--you deserve it!

 

[summersfam4]

Glad to hear you are feeling better! Even in the hard times of sickness and stress just keep remembering to turn that frown upside down, honestly just smiling sometimes even when you don't feel like it can help you emotionally I do it when I'm really on the edge and sometimes have to giggle because I feel so silly Having two DD's, I totally understand what you're feeling, BUT STAY STRONG! You have gotten this far with will power and motivation, and you CAN go farther! Hope your household feels much better very soon, and some good sleep for you!

Kelly