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Post by stringy on Aug 23, 2017 18:05:45 GMT -6
Anyone being well in any way? Physical, mental, spiritual...whatever...  |
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piccyami
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Post by piccyami on Aug 23, 2017 18:22:33 GMT -6
I signed up for a 5k because everyone else was...I haven't run in years. I have just enough time for an 8 week c25k.
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nikkipal
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Aug 23, 2017 18:25:24 GMT -6
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Post by nikkipal on Aug 23, 2017 18:25:24 GMT -6
I'm drinking red wine, so... antioxidants? Also, I'm keeping up with therapy and meds, and it's hard work, but it's paying off. It can be really hard to make yourself a priority, but I'm really no good to anyone if I don't do this.
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Post by charlotte on Aug 23, 2017 18:27:49 GMT -6
Literally no wellness has been going on here the past few weeks. I finally felt like I had a day free from anxiety today though, and it was a much needed relief. I am going to go to bed early tonight and make it a goal to go for a jog tomorrow.
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Post by milano on Aug 23, 2017 19:06:39 GMT -6
Friday I'm having a date day. With myself. I'm getting my hair done at 1:30, where I can vent about politics with my hair lady who I love, then will be taking my sweet time getting home and honestly don't plan on coming home until after bedtime. MH will be home with the kids. I'm thinking Target, mall, Market District to drink beer while I grocery shop. I may get a manicure, I don't know, I'll just do whatever the &#$! I want because I can. I'm at an 11 excited about this. I need some alone time.
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Post by ovenrack on Aug 23, 2017 19:13:05 GMT -6
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Post by pbandj714 on Aug 24, 2017 6:52:03 GMT -6
I'm getting a much-needed haircut and some color on Saturday. I'm very much looking forward to the me time since MH has been out of town and/or working such long hours recently so I've been solo with the kids and just plain exhausted.
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Post by piccyami on Aug 24, 2017 7:04:15 GMT -6
I forgot how much I actually like running. I definitely felt like I was going to die, but I felt so much better afterwards. Between ivf, being pregnant, having little babies, the dog trying to kill me on the treadmill, and everyone being sick, I haven't given it a good go in nearly 2 years.
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tj
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Aug 24, 2017 9:38:34 GMT -6
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Post by tj on Aug 24, 2017 9:38:34 GMT -6
I leave for vacation today. Without my kids. Without mh. Just me, some girlfriends, and unlimited cocktails on the beach hand delivered by a sweet little cabana boy.
Because I deserve it.
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Post by stringy on Aug 24, 2017 9:57:16 GMT -6
I leave for vacation today. Without my kids. Without mh. Just me, some girlfriends, and unlimited cocktails on the beach hand delivered by a sweet little cabana boy. Because I deserve it. I must have lost my invitation |
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stringy
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Post by stringy on Aug 24, 2017 9:58:04 GMT -6
In all seriousness TJ that is awesome and I'm so happy for you!
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Post by stringy on Aug 24, 2017 10:01:38 GMT -6
I started actually trying to take care of myself this summer by seeing a therapist and starting some anti anxiety meds. So far it's not worse....
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tj
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Aug 24, 2017 10:20:26 GMT -6
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Post by tj on Aug 24, 2017 10:20:26 GMT -6
I leave for vacation today. Without my kids. Without mh. Just me, some girlfriends, and unlimited cocktails on the beach hand delivered by a sweet little cabana boy. Because I deserve it. I must have lost my invitation Weird. I know I put it in the mail. |
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Post by pbandj714 on Aug 24, 2017 10:36:25 GMT -6
I started actually trying to take care of myself this summer by seeing a therapist and starting some anti anxiety meds. So far it's not worse.... That's a big step! I hope that you find it to be beneficial. Several of the J16s have also taken this step and I know it's making a huge difference for their overall well-being. |
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Post by charlotte on Aug 24, 2017 10:50:38 GMT -6
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Aug 24, 2017 12:20:18 GMT -6
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Post by critter015 on Aug 24, 2017 12:20:18 GMT -6
Earlier in the summer one of the ladies in my bible study group said something that prompted a discussion between us and an idea that she should lead a small group study for me and other wives/mothers in a similar stage of life. We're finally starting it next week and I am so excited!
So far the school schedule has been really great for me. Yesterday after drop off E and I went to Target and got Starbucks and just casually shopped around for an hour and it was such a welcome break! I am going to start taking her to a mommy & me gymnastics class one day a week that should be pretty fun too.
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Post by mimsy on Aug 24, 2017 13:31:01 GMT -6
I walked to the mailbox alone the other day. That's all I've got. I sang along to half of the RENT soundtrack. I'm right there with you. Life is shit right now. |
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Post by CurlieWhirlie on Aug 24, 2017 14:38:23 GMT -6
I've been keeping up pretty well with a few minutes of meditation every day, and it's definitely good. It's stupid, but I downloaded a water tracker on my phone and that's helped me stay hydrated, which makes me feel like I'm accomplishing something. I'm reading the little kids version of How to Talk So Kids Will Listen that we discussed here last week, and that is making me feel like a more successful parent with the three-year-old.
I'll take the little victories.
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Post by brandiewine11 on Aug 24, 2017 16:45:52 GMT -6
I finally made an appointment with a physical therapist for the 6 weeks of sciatica I've had since giving birth. Walking without pain would be super awesome.
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Aug 24, 2017 16:50:05 GMT -6
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Post by DGM on Aug 24, 2017 16:50:05 GMT -6
I walked to the mailbox alone the other day. That's all I've got. I sang along to half of the RENT soundtrack. I'm right there with you. Life is shit right now. Hugs. |
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Aug 24, 2017 17:00:11 GMT -6
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Post by DGM on Aug 24, 2017 17:00:11 GMT -6
Earlier in the summer one of the ladies in my bible study group said something that prompted a discussion between us and an idea that she should lead a small group study for me and other wives/mothers in a similar stage of life. We're finally starting it next week and I am so excited! I am on my 3 week countdown for MOPS and BSF to start so I understand your excitement! Wellness wise, I'm currently lying on the couch watching Gilmore Girls after a few hours of purging the garage with MH while L was at his mom's house. It felt good to empty out so many boxes! We were able to trash or donate way more than I expected. |
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Post by sassyq on Aug 24, 2017 18:01:00 GMT -6
I'm really struggling in this area. My midwife and I are working on strategies to hopefully prevent any blood pressure issues and she mentioned I should be taking some time at least one day a week to do something alone/relaxing and I realized how impossible that seems right now. The worst part is, even if that time was granted to me, I have no idea what I would want to do with it.
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Post by charlotte on Aug 28, 2017 13:58:35 GMT -6
I had an amazing talk with MH yesterday about all of the things I've been feeling, and it helped ease the load on my mind a lot.
Today I ran a mile outside and did a few push-ups. Got to start small.
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Post by charlotte on Aug 28, 2017 18:36:46 GMT -6
snowmoon that sounds so tough. Is the situation temporary?
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Post by snowmoon on Aug 28, 2017 19:51:02 GMT -6
snowmoon that sounds so tough. Is the situation temporary? It was intended to be so they could downsize and we could all pay off debt. But rentals here are rare and getting increasingly more expensive. They just won't leeeave. |
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