Sunday, 01/07/2018

It's so good to be back Devon, and I hope that I stick around too. I feel everyone's arms around me and it feels so good! We met with my daughter's teachers this morning, and I was telling them about her being on a new medication, and it hit me that I was talking about my baby - still a little girl - being on two meds for mental health issues. The teachers were so kind. I'm sure the parents of kids you taught who experienced such situations were very grateful for the support and kindness you gave to them.

Glad you had a "me" weekend! I'll look for your FB message. Hugs! Mary

Weight was astronomical today. I did feel quite large yesterday. Hoping it's just a potty problem. Not even going to write it down. Must drink more water and eat more fiber today.

Not sleeping well, and just a general unwell feeling this morning. Not sure if the lack of sleep is because DH isn't here or a pregnancy symptom. I noticed I complain on here a lot and I think to some extent that's a good outlet to have, but it also made me wonder how much I stew in those complaints. I need to find a way to try and reframe my mind on the positive, but I also believe it's important to feel the feels as (was it Ann?) said. Trying to find that happy medium. Maybe late pregnancy isn't a good time to swear off complaints lol.

I did have a productive Friday night of organizing my closet!! I had already given away some clothing to goodwill, and DH installed a small chandelier in my closet before he left. My shoes had just overtaken everything to the point that I had no incentive to try and put thing away nicely. Also, it was my tennis shoes that were displayed prominently and now a backdrop to the chandelier--not pretty! I found a shoe cubby at Ross that I put under my dresses and they now hide my tennis shoes and flats. I also got a couple stackable clear bins to contain flip flops and sandals. And I filled my purses with leftover packing material for Christmas so that they can maintain their shape and stand on their own and so now they are displayed, and not the tennis shoes! It felt good! Although tiring. One area down, a zillion more to go. I just know it's so easy for these things to get neglected in normal life, much less after a baby comes.

On the baby shower front, an update. I think I mentioned I had a couple half hearted offers (I'd like to help someone throw you a shower at YOUR house; or "I assume your sisters are doing something for you but we'd like to do something small"...and then radio silence). When I was asked at a Christmas party about whether I was having a shower, my dear sweet husband piped up "can you believe no one is having a shower for Bonnie?!" So these two girls offered to host one! I wi**** hadn't had to come up that way, but they are very close friends, nearly family. And what's more, they've actually moved on it! Well it turns out that exact same night, my parents had dinner with friends and the female friend offered to throw a shower! This is actually good, I think, because I think I can nicely split up the guest list generationally--more of my family and mom's friends at that shower, more my age group at the other shower. So then yesterday I go to lunch with the two girls to talk about shower plans and no kidding while at lunch the first friend who offered to "do something small" texted that we need to get started on shower plans. I felt bad, but there had been nothing other than the one mention at Halloween. Hopefully I did not hurt any feelings. I guess I'm putting this out there to remind myself that my husband is always right and things always have a way of working out. And even if they don't...que sera sera.

Don't forget our virtual shower !!

BB, I'm so glad your IRL shower arrangements have sorted themselves out.

And yes, like DianeO -- we're giving you a virtual shower. So if you have a baby registry, please post it here! That will be a good place for me to start.

Yea!

Weight 162.8, calories 1849

Did you ever see the movie What About Bob? with Bill Murray? He's sort of mentally unstable and follows his therapist to his vacation home and inserts himself into his therapist's family's lives. There is a scene where he goes sailing with the daughter and her friends and they have to tie him to the mast to keep him calm, but he gleefully exclaims from his perch, "I'm sailing! I sail! I'm a sailor!"

That's how I felt this morning when I weighed myself... "I'm maintaining! I maintain! I'm a maintainer!" A bit crazy, tied to the mast of my VSG with lifejackets, but happy nevertheless. As someone who has never maintained a weight loss ever despite successfully losing many times, today felt pretty good. I've had more control with my eating for a few days and the scale is reflecting that. Now to lather, rinse, and repeat 97% of the time going forward.

Today I'm headed to a birthday lunch with for a friend. I still need to wrap her present, so I need to get moving! We are going to Seasons52 which is a chain where most things on the menu are under 500 calories, but really good. It's nice to be able to order and know I'm not going to break the bank.

And after that these Christmas decorations need to come down or I'm going to go nuts. I hate having them up this long!

Ooh, update on the Instant Pot yogurt. I REALLY like it. I used Fairlife whole milk so it's got good protein and slightly less sugar. And it's really delicious. I bought another half gallon to make more this week. And whole milk just doesn't have that many more calories than skim or 2%. Why did I shy away from whole for so long? Anything else just tastes terrible in comparison.

Ocean, love your focus for the day! Out of the ashes - We are all mighty Phoenixes!

I AM A SAILOR!

Thanks for the smile.

I'm very happy for you Cecily. Yes, you ARE a maintainer. And yes, this is the first time I've ever done that, too. :)

Feels so good.

Hi Guys,

So nice to feel the hum of the group today! I have been a bit blue lately, sparked by a bit of marital discord. It shall pass.

Paula, I'm taking your advise and staying in today. Woke up with a headache and joint aches. The headache is not relieved by coffee! How can that be?

I have been watching the Vikings on Amazon prime. I have heard such good things, yet I am not thrilled. Maybe I'll try that one that Ms Maisel one. I also saw a Man Called Ove offered as a movie. Have you ever read the book? Terrific! I think I listened to it on an audio book.

Stay warm and cozy everyone. Liz, I'm glad you and DH are back in Florida. Jenga sounds like a perfect game for DH. Ann, I hope your DH continues to do better and better. I am amazed that he can't feel that one lump anymore. BB, I am not surprised that the shower offers have finally appeared. Enjoy!

Peace and hope. And SAIL!

Shel

Shel, knowing you, I guarantee you will LOVE "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"!

(She said, crossing her fingers.)

You had me confused there for second Shel - I thought you were watching football (Vikings) on Amazon Prime!