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My sincere apologies for being MIA lately. Thank you to everyone for your PM's, they really meant a lot. In the pit of my depression, I actually wondered if I would be remembered. I have actually been lurking the board and enjoying everyone's success. Wanda, I am so glad you are all done with surgery and maintaining with pain medication. I prayed for you and knew that you would fine. Kim, I am so glad that you are finally getting the help you need. I have prayed for you also and know that you will be just fine too.... To update you on my situation, my husband went back to work 6 weeks ago (he was only unemployed for 3 weeks) and actually ended up with a better job. I went back to work on Monday of this week. My job is not better and I actually do not like it but it could be worse. The company is a nice company but I took a $ 9,000 pay cut and traded good benefits for REALLY bad ones. So, I am still down in the dumps over th whole issue..... But I guess the key to the whole issue is "It could be worse". I am just using this job until I can find something else. I am hoping we do not have to leave the state. We are fortunate enough to have survived money wise and are still in decent shape. I just cant see to shake the depression... I didn't want to bring anyone down so I have avoided posting. On another note, our homestudy is complete and we are just waiting for babie(s) at this point. My weight is maintaining between 118-120... So that is good. Still in a size 2-3 and some 4's. I have lost most of my boobs, I am a size B but that makes me happy.... Sending Hugs and Love to you all....... Christy

Christy, I am glad to have you back we missed you. I know so much how you feel when I am in the pit of my depression I do not want to talk to anyone. My mom and sister both know if they don't hear from me - - I must be struggling. I am glad your husbands job is better and I know that you are in yours for a reason. God has a plan for you and it is perfect. Keep your beautiful chin up! Sending some hugs you way! Trudy

Christy, I'm so glad that you posted. I know what you were going through. It took me a whole year to fully recovery from losing a job that I loved. I almost lost my current job a few weeks ago during a hostile take-over and it brought back all of those old feelings. I was lucky this time because the take-over fell through. Trudy is right. God has a plan and it will be even better than what you had. You are a beautiful, intellegent professional and your talents will shine through. Good things are coming your way. Congratulations on completing the homestudy program. That's a big step towards getting those babies! Sending you lots of love, Wanda

Christy, So glad to hear from you. You have been and will continue to be in my prayers. Depression can take it's toll on us. Do not forget that we are here for you. Even if it is just to lend an ear or for an E- hug. Sending good thoughts your way. {{{{{{{{hug}}}}}}}}} Valorie

I am so glad your feeling better and posting again. Depression is awful and I am to that your posting again I know it makes me feel so much better to stay connected to all my pals. Deb

So glad to see you posting my friend! Glad things are turning around! Great news that you have completed your Homestudy - Now the real wait for "the call" right? Rest and enjoy being a Mom of 1 while you can .... I have a "feeling" you might have your hands full - soon enough Great job with maintainance - you are in my prayers! hugs, Britt

Christy, I'm right there with you on the whole depression thing. I'm fighting it big time. I know how it makes you want to withdraw. I've tried not to, but I am sure not my bubbly self. Great news on your hubby's job! That has to be such a relief. And with your job, try to look at it as a temporary thing. I bet things for you change dramatically once the baby(s) come. If anything, you will have a new focus. Sometimes that's all we need to turn things around. I'm glad to hear you are maintaining your weight. I was worried you would be joining me among the ranks of the severely underweight. At least that is one worry you won't need to deal with. Hang in there, and know we've all been thinking of you. Thank you also for your prayers. Keep posting. K? Kim