Finally back and need Support! - ThinnerTimes

LizardQueen · 09-18-2006, 11:38 AM

Sorry it's been so long computer issues, moving, and very sick DH have had me too busy to take care of myself and check in on you all. It has been a rough few months! DH had a minor procedure to remove a cyst from his foot. He was suppose to be off 3 weeks it has been almost 4 mos. It wouldn't heal then infection. He is on IV antibotics at home and treating everyone like crap to boot! My oldest broke her foot in July and is still in a cast. And as I posted back in may DH and I are without jobs as of 12-22-06. We have gone through all of our savings with this illness of his and we would have been in great shape when we lost our jobs but now we are just screwed. good news is that i am eligible for TAA benefits from the Fed gov. I can draw my unemployment (about $50 less than my usual take home pay) and go to school and finish my BA and the feds will pay 100% of tuition, books, and pay mileage to and from school. I think this may be a blessing in disguise! However, right now things just keep going from bad to worse. I'm down to 103.5 lbs, a size 0 pants, xs tops. very hard to find clothes in that size that are long enough (pants) when you're 5'5". Never thought I'd have this problem. also started having muscle spasms so bad I can't hardly walk somedays so I go Fri for an MRI to chack for MS. I've already had a bunch of labs to make sure it wasn't nutrition based-it wasn't. Maybe it's just stress but I don't think I could be in this much constant pain from stress. I'm happy with our new home-it's a project house but it is coming along nicely and I got it for a song. I have cleaned, painted, rewired, refinished the hard wood floors with very little help. I never knew I was this handy. With DH on crutches for 4 mos you learn quickly! We just aren't getting along at all anymore. Haven't been for quite sometime and I really want to end things but I know he will never leave me alone. Plus, according to him it's all my fault not his constant drinking and bizarre family that is the problem. Sorry to vent and ramble, but I'm in a pretty bad place right now! I've missed you all a bunch and PLEASE when you post-Let me know what has been going on with you and yours! Big hugs to all!

Bypassingme619 · 09-18-2006, 11:48 AM

OMG Amber how have you been STRANGER. I swear you had crossed my mind a couple of times a couple of weeks ago. It seemed so strange not to see you post. I am so glad to hear things are looking up for you and the hubby. I do believe that everything happens for a reason. Congrats on the 103.5 pounds gone forever.

OK so I guess you don't know I am pregnant. I am having a little girl. I will be 35 weeks this Friday. My belly is getting so big. I have gained a little weight during my pregnancy but it isn't as much as I thought I would. It is kind of hard to control my weight when I have a growing baby inside of me. But I am proud of the weight I have gained because I know it is all baby. The less I gain the soonier I will be able to see the 200 mark and that will be so so new to me. That is the biggest thing going on in my life right now.

LizardQueen · 09-18-2006, 12:57 PM

I knew you were expecting! She is adorable! Those 4D things are unreal! Have you decided on a name I know you were thinking of something egyptian. I was just thinking of you the other day too! Wondering how much longer until the baby arrives. I weigh 103.5! I've lost 175 lbs. I'd like to be about 115 to 120. My goal was 145 then 135 and then 130. My Grandmother says I wouldn't make a good soup bone lol!

coptergirl · 09-18-2006, 01:11 PM

OMG - Amber it is soooo good to see you again!!! I was thinking about you a while back and PM'd you, but knew you must have been having computer/life issues. Welcome back, sweetie

I am sorry things are rough right now with the family and job situations, but it sounds pretty cool to be able to go back to school!!! Hang in there, love!

Gladitsme · 09-18-2006, 02:32 PM

Amber, I'm sorry to hear things are so rough. We missed you around here. I bought a lot of clothes off e-Bay, you might check there for some in your teensy tiny sizes. School sounds great though. Take good care of yourself, I hope it's not MS! Stress can cause physical pain.

SDphotogrl99 · 09-18-2006, 02:35 PM

I am sorry you have had such a bad time. I was looking at some old posts you did a while ago and wondered where you went! It is good to see you back! Wow 175 pound loss. GREAT JOB!!!!!!!

Keep your chin up things will get better. You have to go through the bad times to get to the good.

Zenomia · 09-18-2006, 02:48 PM

Welcome back Amber.

Sorry to hear things are soo darn sticky for ya! I too hope it isn't MS. Are they doing an MRI to look for the plaques? (I have MS). Best of luck with that. Sounds like it's a good time to come back and get some well deserved support. I hope things settle down for you soon!! <<HUGS>>

Duckie · 09-19-2006, 02:02 AM

Sorry you are having such a rough time!! {{{{{amber}}}}}}

Ryn · 09-19-2006, 03:23 PM

Amber glad you are back...was thinking about you a couple weeks ago...us Illinoisians rock you know

Mavisavis · 09-19-2006, 11:23 PM

Hey, great to see you back!!!