Scale Wins

To quote Biggest Loser tonight.....sometimes you get the scale and sometimes the scale gets you. Well, the scale won this week. I gained back the 1.8 that I took off last week. I did nothing different but being on pain meds and the added stress in my life don't help. We moved Amy in Sunday evening for a permanent basis. Making all our schedules work and getting everyone to work, school and appointments is taking some getting used to. Thankfully, this weekend I will be going away to go to a weekend scrap. It's close but my youngest sister and I decided to stay overnight this time. As much as I have to do for the baby shower, I need to get-a-way for a bit.

I wanted to also recognize that tonight my dear leader, Kelly recognized her team of Debbie and Winnie since they were all honored at their annual celebrations event for my loss of 100 pounds. She didn't want recognized for her accomplishment also but see, she told me in email and I LOVE sharing what a fabulous leader she is! She became a diamond leader for the 2nd year in a row! WOOT! Go Kelly, Debbie and Winnie! You ladies sure are a winning team and I'm glad you received the recognition you deserve. Thanks ladies!

Moving Along but yet Slowed Pace

This was a good losing week. 1.8 pounds. Yay! All stress. LOL I went to the doctor on Tuesday and we had a long discussion about it and I've now set a goal weight. One that will be reasonable for me to attain yet will allow for me to lose more if possible to really be where I want to be. Make sense? I'm not going to say numbers because it hasn't been about numbers all along, only losing. I've now lost over 143 pounds. Hubby and I went this past weekend so I could get ring guards put in my rings so I don't lose them. When I first started WW, I hadn't worn my wedding rings for 10 years. Plus over the weekend, I wanted a belt for my jeans that were a little big, and here my belt doesn't fit anymore. LOL
While I was at the doctor I also told her how the night before when I was battling a migraine, I moved my arm and felt immense pain as something popped. She felt around and feels a tendon popped out then back in. However, I did go for an xray on the shoulder yesterday. She also gave me pain meds which are playing havoc with my stomach but if I take every 4 hrs instead of 6, I can stay ahead of the pain for the most part. So I guess it's a trade off. I'll call her tomorrow to see what the xray showed.
We've had my son's girlfriend living with us for a few days this week. While she's back home now, I look for very soon her to be moving in here with us. I told her this time it won't be for just a few days. It's just less stressful for us all if she's here.
So my life is full of chaos. The baby shower is in 2 weeks and here I am with a messed up stomach and a bum arm.
Positive thoughts and prayers are always appreciated.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Happy Halloween to everyone! As per the usual, it's been crazy busy here lately. I went to a Copics marker class last Saturday and haven't found the time to take pictures of the 4 cards we made so I can post them. I learned a ton though and really enjoyed the class. 4 projects made it a bit rushed however. I'm glad I went and today I stopped back in the store since they were having 25% off and bought myself 9 markers. I couldn't resist.

Lost 1 pound this past week at WW. I visit the doctor this next week coming up and I know she'll be thrilled with my loss. I think I'm getting to the point of putting an actual number on my goal. The thought scares the pants off me though because all along I've only had a goal to keep losing and I'm terrified that putting an actual number on it will bring everything to a standstill. We'll see what she says on Tuesday.

Started the favors for the baby shower. 3 weeks and I think I should start panic mode since there is still so much to do. The favors look darling though.

How was YOUR week?

It's a ................

GIRL!!!

My son and his girlfriend went today for another sonogram (the 4th one) and today they were able to tell it was a GIRL! I was with them and it was an overwhelming feeling watching the heart beat knowing this was my grandchild. They haven't been able to tell previously what sex she was because she had her legs crossed. I guess she was waiting to show me. :-) They still couldn't see her arteries going into her heart so Amy will have to get a more specialized sonogram done but the doctor said it was nothing to worry about. They are obviously working since her heart is beating (another awesome experience!) We have some 4d pics that they took today too. AWESOME!

Stars

For every 5 pounds we lose at WW, Kelly gives us a star for our star catcher. I'm proud to say I reached another 5 pounds this week. I lost 2.4 for a total of 140.6. I'm thrilled. Plus Claudia reached lifetime tonight and came dancing in to zumba music (nice touch, Kelly!) as she had on her skinny jeans and a long shirt which hiding underneath was her thong! LOL We had a great time celebrating with her. At one point Kelly said she remembered me motivating Claudia when she first started to which I ended our celebration by telling her that SHE motivates ME because I want to be standing up there saying I met lifetime like her. I've still got a way to go but I think if you know me you know the determination I have to reach that goal. I was so hoping to meet the 140 goal before I go to the doctor at the beginning of November. I know she will be thrilled.

I wish the rest of life was going so smoothly. Each day has been a real struggle with work being one of the most challenging I've had in many years. Every day I come home and feel exhausted. Then there has been a lot going on with my son and his girlfriend. They are good as a couple, it's dealing with all the rest of the drama. Today I honestly felt like I was on the edge ready to jump off. I must be more tired than I realized for the tears have flowed easily tonight. My internal struggle is tremendous. I try telling myself to take each day one at a time but boy is that easier said than done. I'm being pulled in all directions and feel like I'm spiraling out of control at times. *sigh* Now if I'd only figure out how to put another 3 hours in a day. Maybe then I'd not feel pulled apart in 100 directions.

I can't seem to stay on topic for anything. I've considered giving up blogging. Why would people want to read what I write? But then I think back to why I started the blog....and it wasn't to get followers (good thing too!) but it was to be a place for me to express myself. If you've hung in there and read this far....thanks.

Cards

I've recently made a few cards. I'm so motivated by what I see others do so if this looks familiar...THANK YOU!

This is a Halloween card I've made. It uses all Stampin' Up materials.

This is another Halloween card I've made. I still have a few to make.

It's made with all Stampin' Up materials.


This one is for a special friend who will make Lifetime next week at Weight Watchers. I remember when she first started and I'm so proud of her. She's motivated me again because I want to be her standing there saying "I did it!" Way to go, Claudia!

This is a Gorjuss stamp and then misc materials I have in my stash.

Not Much

There isn't much to say tonight. Gained .2. Ate one less point and had lots of activity with being so busy and still gained. So I'm basically disgusted and need to regroup in my thoughts. It's frustrating and drags at your mind. I've got to get past that point. Somehow.