Thanks for the hugs Mary. I am remembering all the positive and wonderful times I spent with my friend. She was one of my bunco buddies... we've been playing together for 15 years. There are 8 of us left in the group now, so we have each other to lean on. We're all just devastated! Leah brought home a Rat Terrier (Fiest). She weighes about 4 pounds right now... but she think she weighes at least 100!!! She's not housebroken yet but Leah has done a great job of taking her outside throughout the day. She doesn't chew on anything so far. I'll remember the ice cube trick in case she does start though. She gets along great with our Brittany Spaniel, but the Pomeranian could do without her. You've already made me feel better! Thanks!!! Wanda

Hello everybody. I haven't done that great this week. I haven't gotten any exercising in this week. I've just been so tired. I think its a combination of things: traveling last week, getting caught up at work, daughter's been home this week for spring break (and brought a puppy with her!), extra long "that time of the month", and I lost a dear friend yesterday (I'm so devastated since she was so healthy). I've been on the verge of crying all week!!! This is just not like me!!! I weighed myself this morning and the scale has barely moved. I weigh 183 even. I guess that's one good thing - I haven't gained any weight. Next week has got to be better!!! I'll stick to my water goal (which is so easy for me) and try to get some exercising in this following week, as I know that will make me feel better, both physically and mentally. Sorry to be such a downer..... but you all are such great support!!! Thanks for listening, Wanda

Good Morning Everyone .... Don't forget to take a moment some time this week and check in with us and let us know how you are doing. Make this week a good week by making yourself the priority. How did you do this week? Are you reading to set goals? Remember to make them realistic. It's OK too if they are the same as before. You may post your weight too IF you want to. Mary

Hi Jill, thanks for the well wishes. We are adjusting to life as a family of 4. The sleeplessness isn't too bad. I can count on my Little Guy waking every 3-4 hours and he usually goes back to sleep. About my weight - If I recall, at my first prenatal appointment, I weighed 207 and the day I delivered I weighed 219 (different scale) - so I gained 12 pounds. I weighed myself at home the other day and the scale (another different scale) said 197. I have not been under 200 since high school. I will get weighed officially at my 6 week post partum appointment on April 7. I feel good, but the best part is that I delivered a healthy baby. thanks again, Denise

Trisha, How wonderful and exciting for you. Wishing you the best. Mary