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14-01-2008, 10:46 AM
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Oh, my fingers and toes are crossed for you! Please`let us know what they say.
Babies, yep load of work, I think why menopause was invented LOL, only young perky women can keep up. Seriously though once they are mobile they have to belong to me for me to handle it. My mommy switch just only seems to work on mine and sometimes it feels like it shorts out!
2000 posts, you started an awesome thread! |
14-01-2008, 01:43 PM
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It's been a great day. Got up and boxed this morning. I am pooped, sore and have bruised knuckles! I managed to drink 2 quarts of water. Am shooting to do this every second day. Did round the house stuff and hung out with my son! Very little symptom wise. :)
bec |
20-01-2008, 06:51 AM
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Damn kids. My sweet lil' 4 yo decided she needed to use a tooth brush on the bar of soap. Can we guess who has been gagging all day trying to get the taste out??? Before that I caught her using it to scrub ink off her arm a few weeks ago. Why I ask is it always mine and what does she do with it that I do not catch? I don't even want to know. |
20-01-2008, 07:14 AM
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My daughter brought in some groceries today and brought her b/f with her. He's becoming a regular fixed in our family. Don't mind it...he's a good guy.
But when he came in, he opened his arms towards me and the first thing that popped into my head came out of my mouth. 'Why do you want to hug me?' He said 'Because I haven't soon you in a while.' And I really surprised myself that I was able to hug him. First non-family guy I've been able to be around and hug in a long, long time.
Hmmm...I guess I'm making progress here. I've learned to trust (as much as I can) someone new. This is just so mind blowing for me.
Lisa |
20-01-2008, 07:24 AM
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Awesome Lisa.... you should be so proud of yourself  |
21-01-2008, 04:08 PM
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My day has been L.......O.......N.........G, now I just wish it wasn't so late and time to retire. Still holding onto my pers. dream of one day, me never needing any medicine for my PTSD, ever. Not that I'm suggesting that this is the way to go, the wrong way, the right way or whatever...........In fact, I'm not suggesting anything, just sharing that this is My Personal Dream and I hope it comes true in this lifetime. |
21-01-2008, 05:15 PM
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Hope, you hang on to that :) If it makes you happy and you are trying for it. My mind and opinion on drugs have changed 20 times LOL. Just keep an open mind on your journey and support you either way.
Lisa that is awesome!
Me... Hubby got me a new tooth brush. I have no idea what all has happened to it now. My lil one was in the bathroom for a while and I asked hubby what is she doing??? He said peeing... OK, 15 minutes? I holler in asking and she says the classic "noottthhinnggg" So I peek. She is brushing the damn cat with my tooth brush now! GAG YACK. OK, this is the shit I am seeing. What has gone on I don't catch??? Ahhh kids. Can't wait till they move out!
Again I got a new one today, yeah! |
21-01-2008, 07:56 PM
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Nicolette and veiled...thanks! I did brag to family members about this and they were all surprised and very supportive about this. I hadn't realized I had gotten that bad about new people and touching until that moment.
Hope, I hope your dream comes true for you, too.
Veiled...for goodness sake hide that new toothbrush up high where you little one can't see it or find it!!!!!!
Lisa |
22-01-2008, 12:13 AM
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Today feeling sick and stressed. Had a bad nightmare last night so awoke really early, feeling really tense,with that horrible 'sick' feeling in the pit of my stomach.
Tried to write in my diary here .... and then just felt like a complete failure. Flashback, lost time ... anxiety
Than had a distressed friend on the phone (who thinks I am to blame for her husbands suicide - long story and I try not to burden any guilt) - not really strong enough to help her ?more guilt?
So, not really coping, definately struggling
Now in desperate need of clearing my head of junk and stress and anxiety and... everything. I have to work tomorrow.
Sorry for sounding off
cherry |
26-01-2008, 11:41 AM
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Awesome. I have not even a single dirty sock and absolutely zero in the wash or dryer! Made a nice roast today.
I am nervous but a little excited hubby and I are to go on a date tomorrow. I have been doing well getting out once a week and recovering from it. We are stepping it up to a lunch date and movie. I am supposed to go eat sea food and see Meet the Spartans. I love slap stick so it should be fun! And no kids! We had some time alone last Summer 7 months ago and already again! Wow, alone time 2 times in one year? Unheard of! | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
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