August really has it in for me!!

OK... let us recap early events, and then fill in the new. August started off with me having terrible gout, and not eating very well. I was basically bed ridden and had enough bad experiences with food to make me despise the thought of eating ever again (a sentiment I still hold. I HATE FOOD!). Then my wife has our baby 5 weeks early, which is good and bad! I love my little girl, but the week in the hospital getting her healthy enough to come home was tough. While in the hospital my wife's cell phone is stolen. A week later I buy a new one and go on with life (although I could not afford the phone... I am poor). Ok now that we are caught up... My wife's old phone showed up, and we are returning the new one (HURRAY). My uncle died, which happens to be my Dad's only remaining brother, my best friends Dad dies a couple of days later, I miss the funerals due to my 2 month follow up, where I am told that my hatred of food is normal and to try and tough it out (like I have a choice?). My wife is sick, and the baby enjoys waking me up every few hours so I can be dreadfully tired every day at work and school. I am tired of my internship and either want a real career to get started, or to get into graduate school... Neither looks very promising at the moment. My wife and I still live with my parents, and have little hope of escape anytime soon. In a Nut shell, August is out to get me! I just hope September looks brighter. I love being a Dad and when I look at Arwyn my heart melts! With out my wife and child and dog, I'd be truly lost. Richard I

Sorry to hear you are having such a tough month. It is almost over. Hopefully September will be better.

hang in there. so sorry about your uncle and hope the food is going a LITTLE better? internships don't last forever, in 3 years you will laugh about this congratulations again on your little angel. i'm sure she brings a lot of persective to your life. (now, if she could just start sleeping a little more - lol)

I'm sorry you're having such a hard month Richard It's almost over then, and it's sure to get better! I know it sounds cliche and all, but is there anything I can do to help? Send me a PM if you need anything, and if I'm able to help, I will! Donna

Well after reading yours.. makes my month look a whole lot better!! Just a few days left and it will be all over. I wish I could help too, but for now I am going to send some hugs from OHIO.

Richard, hang in there things will get better!!!!! Congrats on your new baby!!!

Oh honey....I'm so sorry that August was such a lousey month for you. You are only a couple of days away from a better month. Take deep cleansing breaths and know that you are going to be okay. Sending you hugs! Take care of you and that precious family. Pam