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Me too! Just tell what island. Eileen: you are the funniest chick! Where do you come up with this stuff? Just me, sitting around in my jammies :typing: .... with no cares(at the moment) -- Hmmmmm maybe I should make a pot of coffee :cup: , the kids are with their Dad, so it's nice a quiet right now. I'm watching an ebay auction right and some stuff for the twins graduation, I love shopping at home! My plans for today are to do a Curves workout and then head to the local college to see if they have tickets to this evenings performance. Yesterday I called my primary to see if all the paperwork arrived and if the surgeons referral had been made and SHE NEVER CALLED BACK. I am upset, but with the weekend here, theres nothing I can do and will deal with it during the week. I'm getting worried that testing and surgery will push past june into july and I don't want that. OK, lets not talk about it, its making me blue. Have a blessed day.... and be safe out there! HUGS,

:gossip: Wanna know a secret? You guys are awesome! You all made me cry and I am SO honored that you would think so kindly about me. Your friendship here means the world to me, and I will never forget that. We have GREAT NEWS! Lewie's Echo results show NO CHANGE from last year! Which for us means NO SURGERY (yet.... or ever?) (No guarntee's). Heart pressure is good and he has no physical restrictions..... so he can run and play like any ordinary monkey! We need to pray for the lastest surgery that is being perfected and actually being done where heart valves are replaced thru a catheter! Surgery would mean an overnight stay! DR's guess is that when Lewis is 18-20 we MIGHT/might not need a new valve but no cutting with this newest medical technique. It sounds WAY easier than lapband! Anyway, prayers were answered yesterday and I am much calmer today. I took Lewis for his beloved Krispy Kreme and then on to Disneyland to discover the hidden waterfall caves by the hotel. We splashed and laughed and had an absolutely wonderful/great/ loving time. By 5pm I was exhausted and on the way home grabbed KFC and treated the whole family to dinner as we watched "Survivor". We are one HAPPY family! A special thanks go to Anne and Beanie for running over my DexH. He never called last night to get the news about our dr visit. It was his babys first birthday, ya know. I guess he forgot that yesterday was our 2nd anniversary of our divorce..... how soon they forget! :heh: And Sherry: Your story..... heck mine & Kat's too. We all lived it. And some how when you sign on the dotted line -- it's not over! Grief has it's own timetable. So seriously, I am not seaching for Prince Charming any time soon. This Mothers day I will be taking my gorgeous self to the local college to see "How to succeed in Business". The theatre I worked at years ago performed this musical and I'm ready to really laugh out loud -- can't wait! My gift to myself. Hey, All you Moms..... pamper yourselves but don't eat too much! Love, Love, Love,

Oh Eileen, Your ring is absolutely beautiful! My next wedding ring is gonna be pink! Proud of you for buying exactly what you wanted. Well, girls today is my darling Lewis' heart dr visit. It's one of the most difficult days of the year for me. How do I explain the pain I felt learning that my newborn could die.... and that he would with out surgery. How do I explain what is was like going to the cardiologists and hospitals without your husband because he had to work but at the end of the day was "too tired" to even ask how the baby was. How do I explain kissing his little face goodbye and having a complete stranger take your little darling through those wicked double-doors.... and you don't know whats gonna happen next. And the husband ignores you. Alone isn't the right word. This happened over 6 years ago but every year when we go on our visit -- well, thats my dark place. I don't live there, and I think you all know that but, it's the reality of raising a special needs child. Our surgeon with Childrens Hospital Los Angeles was awesome and lew's surgery and recovery textbook..... but he will never be cured. And thats what most people don't understand. A defective anything can by the miracle of medicine be corrected but will always be broken. The holes that they patched in Lewis' heart have grown with him but the valve they replaced.... well it's not a car part. We would need another donor or chose a pig valve... yep, those are my choices! Everything you didn't need to know. Today we need to endure an echocardiogram - fancy word for Ultrasound. They give the results to our Dr and he tells me if we do surgery. I can't cry cause that would upset Lewis and I promised him a Krispy Kreme and a trip to Disneyland this morning. My Mom knows what I go through, my girlfriend does too..... and my friends here on LBT. I give myself one whole day to fall apart. I'll call you guys later. Heart Hugs,

I danced with my dog because the voices told me to. I'm leaving that one alone!

:happybday: ANNE :dance: Hey, I like that bouncing smiley(hes on caffine, wish I was too!) Best wishes to the birthday girl, please share with us your adventures today! Eileen: your cartoon was indeed wonderful. Reminds me of the little christmas saying about "if the 3 wise men were women" #1 they would have cleaned the stall #2 they would have baked a cassarole #3 and there would be Peace on Earth. Hey, hows the party plans? Kat: thanks for thinking of me and those ties. I no longer dress the twins in matching outfits but they have agreed to have matching ties for graduation. I am very proud of my young men. Planning to taking lots of pictures. Pat: you posted..... whew, I knew you would! Patient, my ass! But I fake it well! My long banding process had to teach me something..... hmmm but what? Hoping alls well on the homefront. We have State testing ALL week, which means that kids won't be let out of class! Can we say EXCITED! Of course, unless they are barfing all over the place then I just call the janitor and send them home! Well, gotta get dressed.... bye.

Heigh Ho.... its Monday Only 33 more school days until Summer :bounce: Garage saling on Saturday made me exhausted.... felt like I walked 4 miles! I ended up taking the twins to Goodwill for dress shirts and now I need to find new ties. Eileen: going for another fill eh? Lets keep those fingers crossed and those nibbles inbetween will be just be a memory :kiss2: Be a good girl. Pat: where are you my dear, I'm missing your posts! Betty: bring on the toothpick eye holders.... cold and dreary here in CA. Cindy: Does drinking Water help with those headaches? At school I'm only allowed to give the kids an ice pack -- can't even remove a splinter, Ice the ultimate cure-all! Now that I have completed all my requirements, I guess a letter will be coming soon. I'm getting kind of nervous.... more anxiousness than excitement. I guess I could make a phone call, but I'm not feeling very brave at the moment. Lets just see what happens toward the end of the week. Hugs,

:first: Yeah for Betty :first: Awesome! :kiss2: :wow2: I have never won first place for anything.... entered a cake and got 3rd :tired We are overcast in the weather department over here in Southern Ca. I plan on clearing a pathway to my front door -- spring cleaning BIG TIME :mad: Yesterday during that mega neighborhood garage sale I found everything except the dress shirts that I was hunting down -- but discovered one beauty at the Goodwill.... thats one down and one to go! I'm pushing my boys very much this weekend, they have State testing next week and my darlings are already SO brain dead it isn't even funny. The gal that trains me has counted the remaining working days...... 33 to go! I hope everyone is having a glorious Sunday :brushteeth: :pop2: :bounce: Bye!

Thank God its Friday! :eek: Happy Cinco de Mayo -- Margarita time! DONNA You have lost 50 lbs :heh: That is the most wonderful accomplishment! I'd jump on the bed too....no matter who was sleeping! Well girls first I had to recouperate from being poisoned and then the realization that my twins are graduating from jr high school and that I have NOTHING planned -- good lord such a major brain fart! Could it be that Momma has a little too much on her plate, well, it doesn't matter I got a few things worked out but I kinda just hid from LBT to get my chit together! We have 2 major garage sales this weekend and need dress shirts for the twins. After we buy those I will have them professionally cleaned. I have just enough pennies to get them each a new tie and they can wear jeans to school so that don't look too over dressed. I found discovered a new Outback steakhouse down the street and will be making reservations. They open at 4pm and the ceremony should be finished as the restaurant opens, we can be there before the rush. Since this takes place in the middle of the afternoon I was planning on asking the boys Dad to join us, especially if I don't have to pay for his meal. I know the twins want him, heck, all the kids want to be with him. I just hope this all happens after surgery.... then I don't have to eat and he can pay for everyone. Rene: you, my dear know me SO well. Thank you for your wisdom and those evil grins you send my way! Kat: Little girls and tulips..... a dutch girls favorite, you made my day! Anne & Eileen: I am getting a cut/color this afternoon.... I scare myself and what about those little kids at my school! Have a great day -- and give me another Margarita (liquid food today) HUGS

Thanks everyone for your get well wishes, I am definately feeling better. I went to work today but was really glad to get off my feet. I got my income tax return..... sorta. The IRS decided to keep my $110. dollars for the 401K money that my ex-husband withdrew, and since he never claimed it they decided to take my tax return! Funny thing is, Dan just turned in his tax return on April 15th and he doesn't know whats about to hit him! :clap2: Funny how things work out! I want to welcome our new comers.... this is the best thread at LBT!

Hello, its me..... back from the dead! On Sunday after church I took the boys to the Sizzler for lunch and we got FOOD POISONING! It started at 1am Monday with Taylor.... then it was Garrett and then it was Me! Soooo, no one went to school yesterday. I am finally feeling well enough to breathe without it hurting. I kept thinking, is this what I am gonna feel like when I get my lapband? Every joint hurt. I will try to post personals later, need to try to eat something. Hugs,

Hey Gang, Just a note to let you know that I haven't died. I'm just beat. At school we had an outbreak of head lice! And I have major stuff with my own kids..... I can't barely think! Also, just had my last follow up visit with my Psych - :faint: I'M ALL DONE :faint:Time to wait for referral/approval/consultation. Pray. Need Sleep...... good night ladies :kiss2:

It's 11:34 and WHY am I home? Because Lewis got sick at school. I had 4 kids in my office and I wrapped up what I was doing and said good bye to my manager -- I worked for 90minutes! Yesterday was a total insult! You guys know that I have had my heart set on that TIVO machine and I was gonna get it yesterday.... but I had a few more questions. First there wasn't any floor clerks at circuit city and so I went to hunt one down. When he comes to my area he heads straight to the man standing by the Tivo machines, COMPLETELY IGNORING ME! This is where I hate being a girl, we are invisible to mechanics, and in electronics stores, also pet shops but thats another story. When he finally acknowledged me I find out that I don't have enough money. The machine is $200 + the TIVO service fees and I don't have the $550. to get it :bananadoggywow: I then went to another store to find out what they charge.... and once again COMPLETELY IGNORED BY STORE EMPLOYEE'S. I walked past 7 men at Best Buy and NO ONE asked if they could help. I read the shelf tag, got my information but I was fuming! I was in a foul mood for awhile and cooled off by dinner time. All I wanted to do was surprise the boys with our new machine -- urgghfmph (deleted) bad words from nice mommy. Pat: You don't have to apologize.... but are you asking if I still Love my Ex? Uhhhhh, NO! If you want to know why it's important that he noticed my flowers... it's a head game. Dan purposely dragged on our divorce proceedings and rarely showed up to court dates. He got rid of his attorney and decided to use mine. When the final papers were made he was ordered to pay for half of my attorney fees ie: $4,000 divided by 2 equals $2,000. I haven't seen a penny. Our divorce was May 11, 2004. On June 12, 2004 he got married. Then on May 11th 2005 he had a baby. I tell you all this because it hurt my kids and it hurt me. When I meet someone I believe that he will finally realize what he lost. Which is partly why I bought the flowers for myself. And the impact of that is really what I want him to feel. Marriage is SO very complicated, and I am in no hurry to get married again. One thing I want to add, is that his new wife is NOT the reason we were divorcing and I have no malice toward her.... unfortunately she REALLY dislikes me but I figure thats because I hurt her man.... which I think is really weird because if I hadn't dumped him, she wouldn't have been able to marry him. I know, it's all stupid! Do sound lovestruck? I hope not... to be further discussed later, Lewis is getting into stuff, and I gott stop him. Hugs,

Just a quick stop..... This is our last week with the free tutor and she's getting on my nerves(nothing in this lifetime is really free) anyway I bribed the twins that if they can hang on just alittle longer I would take them to their favorite steak house. I have my final Psych appt and need to make sure all documentation is forwarded to the proper people. Looking forward to a surgery date. The children inform me that my Ex is looking at new homes an hours drive from here. I'm trying to digest this information and not be too judgemental but I think it's a looney idea with gas prices as they are.... anywho! I'm not sure if he noticed my vase with flowers but Lewis exclaimed "Look, Mommy got flowers"! He didn't react which isn't unusual. In the next few days I am supposed to pick out classes for the twins high school schedule and I'm a bit freaked out about it. Since the ex doesn't help much with parenting, this is all on my shoulders - bah, I'm not happy and I want to play Grumpy for a few hours. Gotta scoot, I'm sure I have an office full of kids waiting for me. Hugs,

Dear Diane, That was the best story! You are on your way, :faint: hit on at the grocery store! OK, now try that flirting thing when you are at a stoplight with the car next to you. It's fun, innocent and enpowering -- game on!

Good Morning LBT Family, I had a great day yesterday! My meeting was WONDERFUL! I got to visit with people that I haven't seen in months and listen to one of my favorite Imagineers from Disney. Bruce Gordon who has overseen the construction of hundreds of attractions(Tommorrowland, Splashmountain, Big Thunder) has written yet another book, and came to share with video its concepts. The guy is hilarious and I spent the whole afternoon laughing. I then went to the market, picked up a roasted chicken & salad fixins and headed home to my DVD marathon(my favorite HBO show is finally on disc). Ohhhh, I forgot to mention the flowers I bought! Feeling soooo, happy I decided to buy some fresh flowers for myself and put them on the table. Wondering if Dan notices when he drops the kids off tonight? Well, I have a mountain of laundry and clean-up before the little monsters come home. Glad everybody is accounted for, it was kinda quiet here on Friday.

Hey Penni, I've been lurking..... and wanted to say that I think you are one of the bravest, most compassionate person that I have ever met. I'm so sorry that all these troubles have followed you. Hugs for being such a great gal, whatever road you choose, I'm 100% behind you for support. Could you update us on your TV show "biggest loser" application. Did they pick contestants already? Heart Hugs,

It's Friday..... where is everyone? Hey Dianne, Whats the 3 feet club? I joined curves last month, and have been twice. I still get really winded and I have to watch that my heart doesn't race cause of that blood pressure thing. Anyway, is this something I can work up to? Do you get a shirt for this goal? Tell me more! This weekend I am once again Child-less and weather report says rain -- DARN, I was planning on hitting the Garage sales! Saturday afternoon my Disney club meets and we have guest speakers.... might just pop in and say "Hi" to my fellow Disney nerds. That's about all, want to know what you guys have planned. Bye!

I get all my bra's at Lane Bryant and my undies at the Avenue and not the other way around. Sometimes being a girl is a pain in the butt!

Hey Gang, Eileen: you are one wicked chick! I didn't end up doing the hug, kiss, smooch with my Ex cause when I met up with him at Cingular he was just So... So Gross! The guy has gained 60 lbs, lost more hair and doen't shave ughhhhh. We were there to get the details on getting a cell phone for the twins.... I on the other hand was looking quite cute in my summer jumper! The phone thing is a GO, meaning Dan will pay for a portion of the bill and we will give it to Taylor & Channing in about 3 weeks. Ira: I had the same question.... why the stress test? Congrats on the surgery date, mine should be soon also. Well, nothing else to report from sunny southern California.... anybody wanna come visit? I can play tourist guide. Heart Hugs,

Ann, I was gonna ask where the redheads came from, but then I saw the hubby! Very beautiful family! On the TIVO..... which one should I get, the 40 hr one or the 80 hr one? And why? There is a price difference and the sale ends 4/30.

Diane, I haven't been banded yet but the whole idea of getting a band, losing weight and completely changing a lifestyle of bad habits just blows my mind into orbit. This tiny concept just scares the poo-poo out of me! I truly believe that when the weight gos away our brain takes 3 times the amount of time to catch up with it. The tape in your head is really just stuck and thats where the therapist comes in. I speak from experience. Of the many many times that I have lost weight, the most uncomfortable part for me are the compliments. I am probably weeks away from making this major change and I have already lined up a counselor to help me "crawl" and then begin to "walk" as a thin person.... in time "running" should be no problem. I have great self-esteem, just like you do but this transformation isn't magic and when you look into the mirror that little switch hasn't made the adjustment to seeing clearly a thinner person. You know all those people who believe that WLS is the easy way out.... they have NO clue how difficult this really is. I think your Easter photo is adorable but I'm looking from the outside -- you my dear are in the inside and I know that feels way different. I won't be telling you what to do, because there isn't just one answer. It's what "they" didn't tell you before surgery (whoever "they" are)! Congrats on your weight loss and for posting your picture. Heart Hugs,

It's Wednesday! Pat: I'm sending up prayers for your custody case. Are you telling us that you won't get to see the baby until August? Thats just not fair! I just ordered my favorite shakes from the HMR company, getting ready for my tropical lapband vacation..... and also ordered some samples of that unjury stuff. Half the folks on here like it and half hate it. I'm trying the unflavored one to mix with jello. Need guidance, this is uncharted territory for me. 2 more days until my date with the cute Dr Kellogg.... hmmmm what shall I wear? Ohhhhh, I've got to tell you guys, my EX wants to meet me at Cingular today to pick out phones for our twins(B-day coming up in May). Should I give him a great big hug and rub my perfume all over him? "OH, thank you Soooooo much for being a great Dad!" :confused: I think I'll wear the musk, it rubs off and stays on! :clap2: I know, I know... it's not nice, but neither are the rubber checks he gives me. Leaving now to do penance. Bye!

For those of us who use insurance it all depends on the approval process. I was ready in February and here it is April and the process still isn't done. Hoping for May.

Hey Dianne, Yes, the TIVO has a monthly charge, but I plan on getting the lifetime onetime fee. I will probably break down and get mine this weekend. Oh, I would love to visit with you.... except I live in California, next to the original Disneyland. I think I'm the farthest person west on this thread and in desperate need of company. Sorry that I might of lead you to believe that I lived in Florida. Yesterday work was good..... only 10 kids came into the nurses office with stomachaches..... most of them wanted out of class. And now I begin organizing school records for kids graduating from elementary to the Jr high -- huge job! June 23rd, the last day of school -- yipee!

I knew what you meant.... just like that Kirstie Alley commercial! Congrats on such great success!