9 months out today..

Nine months out from surgery today and it's also my birthday today...43rd! I feel great! My appetite has been normal this week...even with the news that my 17 year old son and his girlfriend are expecting a baby . I know there are worse things...just sad that his childhood is officially over. Time to grow up. I hope you all are having a SUPER week! God bless you all! Brenda

HI there beautiful lady! And Happy Birthday to you! I have an 18 year old daughter with a one year old Granddaughter, so trust me, I understand totally what you are going through. The hardest part is letting go, but you have to. The best thing you can do is take care of yourself well. At least you and your son are involved and accepting. Babies are such a blessing, and you will make a wonderful Grandma (dunno if you are or are not already sorry lol). My monthly time is coming, so I have had the munchies. Been holding steady at around 142-144 so I guess that is just where I am gonna stay. I wanted to hit 132 but it just does not look like I am gonna get there. After the skin is off I guess. Any pointers for me? You are so awesome. Have a great weekend and if you need to chat, just let me know. Everything will be just fine...one day at a time. GOD BLESS!! And, congratulations Grandma!

Kathleen you are such a WONDERFUL woman! I truly appreciate your warmth and kindness! I am a grandma by way of my husband's daughter (hubby is 12 yrs older than me). She's 29 and has an 11 yr old son. He's the joy of our lives! I'm also expecting another grandson, by way of my husband's youngest daughter (age 27) and her husband in July. I love being a grandma! I'm excited to have new babies in our lives, I just was really hoping that our sons would wait until they are older and have had time to experience their youth a bit more. It didn't happen that way, so from here, we go on. Things will be ok. After all, how can a baby be a bad thing? All babies are to be loved....and I'm VERY good at that. The timing could have been better, but the blessing remains the same: a new little life to love and adore! Hugs to you for your encouragement! God bless! Brenda

My 19 yr old has an 8 month old. He wasn't ready and still isn't. But my grandson is the light of my life. You have a beautiful spirit. I have learned so much from you in the short time I have been on this site. You hang in there. With your possitive attitude you can make it through anything... : )

Thank you, Tammy! I believe God gives us the things He knows will strengthen us and build the character He knows will sustain us through good times and bad. I don't doubt for one minute that we'll make it through this. I just feel heartbroken that my son's childhood is officially over. I guess we moms are like that huh? I know he'll be a good daddy, he has always loved kids. He has our support and love, as does his girlfriend--whom he plans to marry--from now until forever. I know it isn't the ideal situation, but it happened the way it happened. No going back. From here, all we can do is move forward and the biggest positive thing in all this is...THERE'S GONNA BE A NEW BABY TO LOVE. How can that be a bad thing? A baby is a new life. That is precious. Thank you for your support and encouragement! It means the world to me! God bless you! Brenda