VSG Maintenance Group
WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2019
Pets and hugs for Ferg and Cecily too!
BB, thinking of you everyday!
Got to dash! Hugs and positive thoughts to all. Agree with all of you about seizing the moment (and buy an RV)
Shel
HW:361 SW:304 (VSG 12/04/2014)Mo 1:-32 Mo 2:-13.5 Mo 3: -13.5 Mo 4 -9.5 Mo 5: -15 Mo 6: -15 Mo 7: -13.5 Mo 8: -17 Mo 9: -13 Mo 10: -12.5 11/3/2015 Healthy BMI Reached! Mo 11: -9 Mo 12: -8 12/27/2015 Goal Weight Reached!
This is my last post before I am consumed by my commute.
First of all, I have a closet of requirement! Who knew? I found the exact backpack recommended by guide group sitting in there with the tags on. (It was intended for overnight back packing trips but I very quickly learned that I don't like sleeping solo in campgrounds much less woods and never stumbled upon a backpacking partner)
Today, I am switching to my big-girl backpack which has ice pick loops although I have no idea which loops they are or what is the proper placement. Youtube and REI will have the answers.
Also, on my reading list and I think the group might be interested Can CBD do all that? From NYT's, of course.
HW:361 SW:304 (VSG 12/04/2014)Mo 1:-32 Mo 2:-13.5 Mo 3: -13.5 Mo 4 -9.5 Mo 5: -15 Mo 6: -15 Mo 7: -13.5 Mo 8: -17 Mo 9: -13 Mo 10: -12.5 11/3/2015 Healthy BMI Reached! Mo 11: -9 Mo 12: -8 12/27/2015 Goal Weight Reached!
193.something. Not sure I believe it
Wow there is a lot of life going on here. Cancer scares and victories, deaths and births and mountain climbing and declining spouses. And we are all trying to manage our lives and our weights in the midst of this. I think you all are very strong individuals and I'm glad to walk this journey with you. It has definitely shown me that life is up and down, as is weight.
Liz-I wish I had words of wisdom but I just have lots of sympathy and internet hugs. And maybe that's better anyway. I know it really sucks when a solution is not what you ever wanted. I hope you can find peace with whatever decision you make.
Ann--Mmm I "need" a pedicure soon. Of course no one ever "needs" a pedicure but I sure hope to get one! Aren't you loving this weather? I think having the seasons makes me all the more excited for them when they do arrive. I'm in the full swing of wanting all the patriotic swag, patio planters, fresh cut grass, grilling out, etc. Come August I'm sure I'll have had my fill!
Yesterday was a beautiful day which I wanted to share with you all. I stayed home with Becca so we could have a little one-on-one before she becomes a big sister. A stay-at-home-mom friend of mine had invited us on a playdate and I took them up on it! We went to a children's garden where Becca was able to toddler around and discover new things. And then afterward we went to a splash pad. Wow how cool to see a baby discover water for the first time. Well, for the first time like that. If only we all still remembered the thrill of running through the sprinklers!! I remember that I used to feel that way, but I don't anymore. I remember when the pool was never too cold to jump in to, when splashing was fun, and when something like having to fix my hair would NEVER keep me from having fun! I'm getting pretty excited about being able to experience all the fun things through my children's eyes.
Today we celebrate DSS getting a professional job! He has 1 semester left in college but has decided to split that over the course of the next year so that he can take this job! I sure hope he still finishes college and I think that he will! But this is very exciting, indeed. My cup runneth over.
I need to pack a hospital bag!! 38 weeks!
on 5/15/19 8:52 am
Thankfully Ferg had a good rest of yesterday and a pretty good night. I had ordered some belly bands from Chewy that were recommended to me, but given they needed time to be delivered, I bought a pack of disposable ones at Petsmart. Ferg wore one last night and seemed unperturbed by the new addition after a few minutes of adjustment. He was making some weird noises at around 5am, so I brought him downstairs so he could go outside. His diaper was dry so that was good. He settled down again and I slept on the uncomfortable couch until it was pill time, then breakfast time (and second pill time). He goes to see the vet tomorrow for a blood and blood pressure check. I talked to my dad and his advice was "Do your best for him." Meaning take care of him, but know when it's time to let go. Good advice.
I don't think it's time yet. My friend came over yesterday when she called and caught me in a teary moment (I was drying my hair and it seemed as good a time as any for a good cry). Ferg of course seemed like he had not a care in the world. He brought his ball to her and played "balance the ball on my paws" for her. It felt good to see him feeling better than he had earlier in the day. So we carry on...
I put this in a post last night, but sure probably no one saw it. I watched Brene Brown's new special, The Call to Courage on Netflix last night and it's excellent and fits with the confidence talk from yesterday. She talks about choosing being brave over being comfortable. Highly recommend!
Cecily, I did see your Brene Brown post early this morning and immediately put it on My List at Netflix. Haven't begun it yet though.
ANN 5'5", AGE 74, HW 235.6 (BMI 39.2), SW 216, GW 150, CW 132, BMI 22
POUNDS LOST: Pre-op -20, M1 -10, M2 -11, M3 -10, M4 -10, M5 -7, M6 -5, M7 -6, M8 -4, M9 -4,
NEXT 10 MOS. -12, TOTAL -100 LBS.
Ann, I am so sorry. Those two pounds are mine. I got on the scale this morning and was down 2.4 pounds from yesterday. My apologies! LOL!
Liz, I have no true understanding of what you are going through with Paul. I don't even really want to imagine. In a way I think it has to be harder than losing someone to actual death. It's almost as if the person you married has died, but the vessel that housed him is still up and about. I can't imagine how lonely that must feel. I'm so sorry for all that you are going through. Ginormous hugs and lots of love coming your way.
Yes, another "sugar free" day was had. Honestly, I am not 100% sugar free. I am allowing myself a window of 10 pm to bedtime during which I may have something sweet. I find this way works to keep my all or nothing thinking at bay and keeps the disordered eating at a minimum. I often want to be "perfect" and since I can't maintain perfection for too long, it gives me an excuse to go off the deep end. That's how rationalization tends to work for me. And as you all know, once I'm off the deep end it takes me a good long time to recover.
I am pleased to be down 6 pounds so far this week of eating basically sugar free 22 hours per day.
Motorhome update: The deal was finalized last night. Motorhome (tentatively name Mondorella) is fully paid for and was moved to a temporary location at my brother's house. The original plan was to leave it parked in the old owner's space, but his wife nixed the idea. So, impromptu moving and finding a ride back to fetch my car, etc.... Didn't even eat dinner until 9:30. UGH....
Best news is that I love the motorhome even more than I thought I did! It's going to be such a nice, nice way of doing dog shows! I'm hoping for a few weekends of "Glamping", too!
Had a good chest and upper back workout last night followed by some stretching. Following my workout I drove down the street and had a 10 minute session on the warm tanning bed. My back felt better than it had in weeks. It's a bit sore again this morning, but boy, was it nice to have an absolute pain free evening!
Ella goes in for a pregnancy ultra sound this afternoon. Fingers crossed. I am very hopeful. I am hoping for a really good ***** puppy to add to my breeding line. If she is not preggers, so be it. I will be VERY sad, but I can live with that, too. I can try again in November (though winter time puppies are no bueno, IMO! I like being home to take care of them and enjoy their development!)
Theme for today: I HAVE CONFIDENCE!
Wistful Wednesday to all!
