Charlene K

Hey gang! Just a fly by. I got DD's house cleaned.....well, the downstairs and her bathrooms. She is having inlaws over to see the baby. Her eyes were so puffy from crying last night. He milk came in and now she is much better. Bethany is a little piglet. She wants to eat all day, but she went three hrs between feedings last night. DS is on his way over with his girlfriend's son. She is coming over to meet us tomorrow. LInda, so glad Katie is doing better. It sounds like she might be serious about getting healthy. I wish she could get in a support group to help her. Eva, Wow! good shopping! You really got some good deals. I like to shop, but usually for someone other than me. Until I get more weight off I am not buying clothes.....well, shoes don't count. Joyce, you are right.....God doesn't look on the outside of man, but looks at the heart. I don't know why I started noticing all these spots and lines on my face. The doctor told me after fifty the warranty on our skin has played out. My cousin died of melanoma so whenever I get another brown spot I get concerned. My DH has also had skin cancer. He had to have a cancer removed from his nose. The doctor took a piece of skin from the side of his face and grafted on his nose. So, I guess we are a little paranoid about spots on our face. Julie, girl, Hang In There!!! Answers are on the way! Praying for you! Cheri, you grandsons are characters......sounds like they are full of personality......a little like Grandma! Janet, yep we need to get rid of those 10x's.....too much information. lol! Oh, forgot to tell you.....I made banana nut Protein muffins. They are good!.....a little sweet, but good. I can only eat a half or I will get stuck. They have vanilla Protein powder in them. I think going to tweak them with cinnamon. 210 calories, 20carbs, 5protein.

Thanks for the compliments on my new grandbaby. Cheri, I think she was smiling......I saw her smile just an hour after she was born. Well, my DD already has the baby blues. I know it is her hormones. Her milk is coming in. She feels guilty that she can't give Sydney her full attention. Sydney got bit by a mosquito on her eyelid and her eye is almost swollen shut. So, she thinks that is her fault. I told her I would be over in the morning to clean her house. Her DH took off for two weeks to help her , but you know men.....no eye for detail when it comes to housework. Cheri, so sorry your DD got her hair messed up. I am sure raising boys these days is a challenge. Is she the one with the two blonds? They are adorable. My DH talked his mother into getting a computer in the nineties. He spent at least one evening a week working on fixing her messes. Now that she is gone we chuckles about those times, but it was frustrating. Great, yes, it is such a blessing to fly for free. You will be in Denver at least once a week when that baby comes. How are you doing on the crochet? Janet, I did get a script for retin-a. The Dr. said some women love it, and some think the over the counter stuff is better. I saw on GMA this week that Good Housekeeping did an eighteen month study on anti-aging and wrinkle creams. The one that came out number one is Loreal Revitalift . I think it only costs around 20 bucks. The best eye cream is Oil of Olay ProX. The best instant wrinkle cream is Oil of Olay Regenerist. And the best firming cream is one called Boots #7. I never heard of that one. Anyway, the best solution for me is quit looking in the 10X mirror.......lol Okay, I just walked.......gotta shower and go to bed. DD will be needing me early and my DS is bringing his girlfriend over to meet us. I just know a ring is coming. Goodnight All!!

Checking in......I posted Bethany's picture. She is really a pretty baby. Can you tell I am proud? I just got back from the Dermatologist. She gave me a script for my rashes(occasional).....then some stuff to help bleach these dang age spots, then a script for retinol for fine lines. Has anyone used it? She said don't overdue because it can really peel your skin. Why, Why, Why, didn't I stay out of the sun when I was young. Now, I am having to pay for it. Okay, that is my thing for today. I hope all of you have a great weekend!

Thanks for the congrats.......I hope that was the last grandbaby cuz keeping the two year old wore me out. I do so much better with her at her house. I will still be going over to my daughter's everyday to pick up, babysit, and run errands till she gets her strength back. Looks like there are still five of us butterflies. We gotta keep it together. I am on a plateau again. I guess I will have to suck it up and go on another shake thing to rid my body of carbs. I am still walking and recording. I just have a hard time staying at 1100 calories everyday. Okay, gang, gotta go shower and to bed I have to get up early to walk and go take my granddaughter to Mommy's Day Out. HUGS to ALL!!!

Lori, ....yes, Thanks!

Go ahead and vent. I can only tell you what I did. If you have been reading the thread you probably know I hit about a 4 or 5 month plateau....only losing half of my goal. I went to my surgeon for a revision to a sleeve. He said no.....I needed to learn to eat right and make the band work for me. So, he put me on Protein shakes for three months to take food out of the equation. I am at a plateau again, but this time I have more tools to combat my eating problem. I started walking everyday and going to nutrition classes . May I suggest you get in a good support group locally or a weight management program. The band is just one of the tools to healthy living. Also, I took a resting metabolism test and found out I could only eat 1100 calories a day. You might ask your surgeon about taking a test called the MED-GEM. The fact that you posted shows you want to turn this around.

Good Morning! DGD is not up yet. I have a busy day. Julie, You are in my prayers today. I am praying for the doctors too. I hope we hear from you soon. HUGS! HUGS! HUGS! Eva.......how's the walking? I haven't walked since Monday. It's kind of good the baby and rain came at the same time. I will get to start walking this evening. I haven't gained or lost.....just maintained. I will check in tonight! Have a great day peeps!!!

Hi gang! I am pooped! We did not get much sleep last night. I got DGD dressed for Mother's Day out and off we went. She did fine. She slept almost two hours. Meanwhile, Dh and I went to see our new DGD. She is adorable......looks alot like her sis, but has dark hair. DD is doing good and they should be home tomorrow morning. It will so much easier to take care of DGD at her house. Apples, I am glad you shared your funeral plans. We need to talk about it. I was telling DH today that we need to move our plan to the funeral home in this town. I want to keep it simple for my kids. That is another reason I bought the plan. This may not be funny to some, but I have to tell you this little story. I once worked for an answering service. We had a small gas company account. They would go out and fill tanks after hours especially during the winter. One night a man called the gas service and I answered for them. He needed someone to come out ASAP because he had bodies to cremate. After I got over the shock of his request I called the gas people and they went out and filled the tanks. I never thought about how people were cremated until I got that call. Joyce you are right about being vessels. I guess the funeral thing was a way of letting go. Okay, there is my two cents. Peeps, I gotta go to bed. DGD gets up early. Goodnight!

Thanks Kimaly! Bethany Marie arrived at 5:19.....she weighed 7.9lbs. I still don't know how long she is. Sydney had a meltdown at the hospital and we left with her screaming. I went back today.....and Sydney went to Mother's day out. She is staying with me for another day. She really has been good except for the hospital. My daughter had a fairly easy delivery which was quite different from last time. My eating is horrible. I am gonna get on track. I haven't gained any weight, but I need to lose fifty more. This wrong eating is not helping. And I see Dr. Davis next week. Yikes! So, are we down to three butterflies. Where is everyone?

Good Morning Gang.....Did a Mack truck roll over me last night?......feel like it. Oh, no, it is just my DGD. She was still crying......so yes, she slept with us. She is going to Mommy's Day Out this morning and we are going to go hold our new DGD. I have to stop by the grocery store and get some roses for DD.....and some muffins. DD is so happy there weren't complications. We are thankful! Apples, what started the funeral thing? Now we know your plans. We will back you up! I started paying for our funerals nine years ago. I know....weird, but my inlaws bought theirs(saved us a ton when they passed) and sent the guy to our house. I have a brown casket with pink interior and little embroidered flowers. DH's is blue with light blue interior and I think a cross. I don't even remember the songs I picked out. We both want to be buried at Veterans Memorial in Houston. Servicemen and their spouses are FREE....and they decorate the graves at Christmas. It is beautiful. I think cremation with a memorial service is fine. I would have done it had I not purchased these plans. Back in biblical times cremation was only for those who didn't have familiy. I think that is why the Catholic Church frowned on it. They don't anymore. Okay, that's my two cents on furnerals. The upside of this is in heaven we will be totally fit.......the way God created us to be. YAY! I have DGD for another night.....then mommy and daddy will be home tomorrow and she can sleep in her bed. Thanks for all the best wishes !! I am really happy.....tired, but happy!

Baby came at 5:19.....Joyce you won. She weighed 7.9lbs. Don't know the length.....we had to leave because Sydney was screaming" Mommy, I love you". That was an hour ago and she is still crying and screaming.....breaking my heart. So, now time for bath and bed.....got a case of the dreads having to put her to bed. She just might have to sleep with me. Oh, Kelly is fine......thanks for all the prayers! I will check in tomorrow. Love y'all!!!!

SIL text......she is about to start pushing.....Apples...Maybe......or Joyce?

Apples is the next one on the list at 4:23. I haven't heard from my SIL. Maybe she is pushing by now. I don't want him to get a text at such a crucial time. I am getting DGD ready to go see her new sister. I got out her "Big Sister" shirt and her new pink polka dot bow. I tried putting her hair up, but it is so curly and fine. It will probably be out of the band by the time we get there. CBL when I hear something.

Speaking of Labor Day.......my DD is in labor right now. Hopefully it won't be long. I am at home with my grand daughter just waiting to go up to the hospital. Two year old don't do too well in waiting rooms.

DD is a 7 and 90% effaced .......Janet, you might win....or me!!!

DD is a 5.......let's get the party started!!!!!!

DD just text me.....she has epidural in and is still a 4, but stretchy....asked me what that meant.....H ! I don't know. I haven't had a baby in 34 years. Must be a newer term. It's not raining dogs anymore....just cats. Oh, Julie.......Prayers and HUGS for you. Something is in a bind in your body. They will find it. Have a safe trip! Whoever wins ........I will buy them a drink in Vegas!

Good pick! I may have to swim to see the baby.....you have heard the saying "Raining Cats and Dogs"......I think it is raining Labs and German Shepherds. We are under a flash flood warning. I got DGD down for a nap. She usually sleeps two hours. Now, back to crocheting that dang baby blanket. Apples, my daughter won't let me come in anyway. She doesn't like visits while in labor. I was like that....so I respect their time together. We live about 25 minutes from the hospital.....well, we do when the sun is shining. I'll report in when I get another text from SIL.

Doctor just came in and broke her water....she is a 4 and progressing.....epidural soon which might slow her down a little. I am central time. It is 12:44p right now.

Sydney is coloring next to me. If she sees me on the computer I will have to share. Hopefully, my DD is hooked up to the juice to start her labor. My SIL said he will text me with updates. Janet .....it is pouring here. No, Brownsville is about 300 miles from here, but we are on the dirty side of the storm so there are a lot of rain bands going through. It is time for you to be DGM and not DM. You will like it! I am sure you will feel like a true empty nester, but it will grow on ya. Lori, so glad you are better. There are viruses going around down here. I haven't had one since being banded and I really don't want to experience it either. It is so hard to get depressed people to see they will feel better on medication. Usually it has to be an incident of some kind before they will get help. I hope your mother will listen to your sister. Apples, well, I know you will enjoy having both boys around for awhile. My DS may have moved in with us, but he is in love. I don't think he will be here long. He came home yesterday to pack for NY. He said we will meet his girlfriend this weekend. Now, that is serious! Eva, WooHoo!! 18 and counting down! I just got a text....DD is hooked up to juice....she is at 3, and 60% effaced. I am betting on 3:00p today. Anyone else want to take a guess at when Bethany will arrive?

Just checking in.......DD is bringing DGD over right now and then off to the hospital. The rain has stopped for now. Hopefully, it won't flood today. I want clear sailing for DD. DGD and I will go up to the hospital if Bethany is born before DGD's bedtime. Janet, you looked good for your concerts....glad you had a great time. I watch Hoarders too. Makes me want to go clean a closet. lol I can understand being overwhelmed by stuff, but filth.....I don't get it. It is definitely something going wrong in the mind. Apples, glad to see the green posts again. I am so happy DS decided to move back to MN. Linda, awesome news about Katie. Hopefully, this was her Ah-ha moment. Still praying for her.

Laura, just read your post.......sweet story about Nels.....he is so thoughtful. My father-in-law was so cold after chemo. He was tough like your dad......a real fighter. Yeah, it is so to know how your dad is really feeling. I hope he perks up soon.

Hi gang! I did get my walk in this morning before the rain bands from Hermine. She is going into Mexico, but we are on the dirty side so it will be yucky around here for a couple of days. I will have Sydney while DD is laboring away. She will go in the morning unless an emergency bumps her from her scheduled inducement. Sydney is all ready with her "Big Sister" shirt. I got things kid proofed for tomorrow then crocheted another 10 rows. My sight is a blur so this blanket will not be ready for Bethany's arrival. Julie, I made Baptismal gowns for the first two DGDs. I crocheted dresses for them too. My other DD brought them to me for the two baby girls. I want to have their picture made in them. Joyce.......get ready, this storm will be in Kansas on Thursday. Lori, are you feeling better? Jessica......I hope you get to the source of Jacob's problem with school. Hugs! on balancing school, volunteering, and taking care of your family. It is a big job, but you can do it!!!! I agree with Cheri about testing. My DS was labeled the class clown in kinder. He struggled so much with his reading. He was always the most popular kid in his class. He graduated and went in the Air Force.... went to college and got his degree. Then about two years ago he was diagnosed with ADD. He is 36. I just wish someone had suggested it to me when he was starting school. He may have avoided a lot of detention after school. Linda, so glad your DSD is doing a little better. I am still praying for you and family. HUGS!!!!! Janet, you must have had an awesome time. We want to know all about it!!! I'll check in tomorrow.....let you know about DD and baby. Please say a prayer for her. Her name is Kelly. Thanks!!!

One DAy, Citilapram(sp) generic for celexa is really cheap. It is similar to Lexapro. Might tell doctor you can only afford generics. Okay, my DD will be induced tomorrow. I will have the two year old. I would rather keep her at home than at the hosptial. We are going up there after Bethany is born. We live about 25 minutes from there. I will be busy this week. I will check in. I am not weighing this week. I am frustrated going up 2lbs down 2lbs. I know why......too many calories and carbs. Did I tell y'all I bought the book "Break the Fat-Loss Code" by Wendy Chant. She goes step by step an eight week plan to get off the diet plateau by outsmarting your metabolism. Anyway, need to kick start my weight loss. I want to lose five lbs before I see Dr. Davis on the 17th. YIKEs! Happy Labor Day??????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!