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Post by LR63402 on Oct 2, 2019 14:08:17 GMT
This thread is for anyone that has been away from healthy eating, had a gain and is recommitting. We accept all forms of healthy eating here, whatever that means to you. We touch base daily for accountability and to encourage one another. This is a judgment free zone.
We all struggle to get the weight off and keep it off. Sometimes this is a challenge, but we never give up and that is the key. Regardless of our situation or where we are in reaching our goal, we count on talking to each other every day and are blessed to have one another as friends.
Our motto is persistence, not perfection.
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Post by LR63402 on Oct 2, 2019 14:16:54 GMT
Good morning everyone.
Update from Jana's family site this morning:
Good morning. Mom's platelets and ability to clot dropped again over night despite the blood transfusions.
Her kidney functions are slightly lower this morning and she didn't have as much urine last night.
Hemoglobin is up to 8 that's the highest it has been. This is excellent news.
On a positive note, we had wonderful nurses last night. We both were able to get some sleep and rest.
Also from later yesterday, Robin took her dad to the Dr. because he hasn't been feeling well and he seems an upper respiratory infection. They gave him antibiotics, but to date he has been unable to go to the hospital to see her mom because they couldn't risk her being exposed to anything contagious. Naturally, he is distressed that he has not been able to visit.
On my side of things, not much going on here. Just the normal day-to-day. I went for a bit yesterday and bought some more mums for the porch. Two in a goldish color and two more of a deep rusty red. They're very autumnal. Now if we could just get out of the high 90s. Haha
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Post by keshet51 on Oct 2, 2019 18:04:50 GMT
Hi Lora and all ROs to follow. Thanks so much for the update on Jana's DM. Is Jana's sister up to a visit? Oh my goodness this family has had such dreadful health issues in the last 12 months. Please tell her we're thinking about her and so hope this will all work out ok.
It's hot here too, 86 and humid, plus my a/c at work isn't functioning. The building management said they're bringing in portable units but it's 2 PM and so far nothing, so at this point who cares. It will only be 50's here tomorrow so if I can survive today, I'll be fine until the next hot spell. By then hopefully the main unit will be repaired. So aggravating, the whole thing.
Am feeling a little down at the moment. I think the whole merger may crash and burn because my board just can't get behind it. The vote will definitely be at our meeting just before Thanksgiving with various other informational meetings taking place throughout October. If it does get voted down, I will very likely give my notice, just not sure how much time I'll give at this point. Somewhere between 2 and 6 months. Doesn't sound so bad to me these days although finances are always a concern. I've also been procrastinating about putting most of my 403B retirement into guaranteed income funds but haven't done it, and now the stock market is tanking...
As I said, just feeling down. The situation in this country frightens me so much, and that isn't helping although life is good overall, so there's that at least.
I guess that's enough from Debbie Downer today. Hope everyone's having a good day.
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Post by keshet51 on Oct 2, 2019 20:32:51 GMT
And do you all remember my chocolate peanut butter egg freakout last spring? Well, my wonderful assistant is now bringing in chocolate peanut butter pumpkins. Same deal, only in the shape of a pumpkin. Aaarrrggghhhh!!!!
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Post by LR63402 on Oct 2, 2019 22:13:02 GMT
Jana's Aunt and Uncle are at the hospital and spending the night with her mom. This is the first time poor Jana has left the hospital in 8 days. She when to check on her dad and did some cleaning around the apartment and is doing laundry. Surely she must be about sleep walking at this point.
I'm not sure what the exact situation is with Jana's sister at the moment, although I do know she still has some challenges of her own, and I believe it's about a 4 hour commute each way.
Andi - I'm sorry the board is not playing nicely and that the merger might be in jeopardy. I know you've put a lot of time and emotion into the process.
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Post by success4susie on Oct 2, 2019 23:48:14 GMT
Well, I just lost my post so here is the short version:
Even though my eyes, head, weight, etc are concerning, I have the trip to Boston to see YDD this weekend and am really looking forward to it.
Lora - thanks for keeping us posted on Jana and her family... I don't even know how she is coping (or Robin either). I feel like I should do something besides pray. That poor girl...what a saint.
Andi - I feel for you in that you have done so much work to get this merger through that for it to possible not even happen has to be disheartening (to say the least)! Don't even look at those choc peanut butter pumpkins...the problem is that you can probably smell them - no joke
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Post by robinmd on Oct 3, 2019 0:04:58 GMT
Hi everyone,
Lora, the new mums sound beautiful.. What a nice arrangement they must make! Thank you for the updates from Jana. I sure have been thinking about her. This has been a horrible year for her family. I'm glad she is getting a bit of a break and hopefully, some rest.
Andi, sorry you are feeling down. These issues can be very overwhelming... I am at the point where I am really trying to figure out what to do. I am sorry about the work issues. You have worked so hard. And I can totally relate to peanut butter/chocolate ANYTHING.... I can't even let myself have the first one, or I am doomed.
Susie, I am happy for you to be going to Boston. I wonder if the colors are pretty now! I think the weather is supposed to be good...
I have another job I will be applying for. It is at an oncology treatment center. It would be a good job for me, and I am going to send in resumes for anything that I think would be a good fit, and that pays me more! I don't have much to say tonight. Just another day in paradise, as Janet says! The heat here was ridiculous, but it will be cooling off tomorrow. Lora, I know your heat is even worse. Hope you have some cooler days coming your way, too! I'm waving to all, and will be back tomorrow. The weekend is almost visible from here! Have a good night, all,
RobinMD
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Post by janjasmine on Oct 3, 2019 1:44:00 GMT
Hi Everyone,
I am thinking of everything Jana has gone through this year. I dont know how she has managed this past year. My thoughts are with her and her family.
This boy in my classroom is really very difficult to work with. His grandmom is not much better. Quite rough with him-pushing, shoving and very abrasive. I tried to tell her about the parts of his day but all she cared about is that he was embarrassing her. Also to do it in the presence of another parent. I think I will tell our director about it. What she decides to do about it will be up to her.
Robin, good luck with your job search.
Susie, I hope you enjoy your trip to Boston.
Andi, its a shame if the merger doesnt go thru after all the work that has been done so far. Stay far from those peanut chocolate pumpkins things. I know that I'd be tempted.
Have a good night!
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