Well last night I discovered a new way to fit exersise into my busy schedule. Not going to say all that much today, but lets say I'm greatly encouraged and believe God has led me to this method. We will see how it all shakes out. At some point today, once I'm done reading all the things I need to do, I'm going to measure myself and see if I can convince Derk to let me measure him too and get him to join me in this experiment. HE is losing again, I am not. After quitting the diet coke, my weight has stayed pretty much where it landed after all of that. I'm still diet coke free but have picked up Brisk which is not good either because IT has sugar that I was NOT getting before, so that's going to have to go as well now.
The past few days or week or so, my vision has been terrible. Now I've had a headache for the past four days and am barely functioning. Today's probably been the best day so far since it all began but I'm living on tylenol, have a slight cough and my vision is terrible again when the new glasses had improved it SO much so I'm wondering what's going on? The whole cataract thing really scares me. I don't want to go blind!
So anyway, once I measure I'll post it on here... painful as it will be. I am determined to lose the baby weight now that I'll not be having any more which I am okay with and ready to let my babies grow up I think. Derikkah is almost 18 months old and such a little sweetie or tartar depending on her mood lol. But it's nice to hear the kids learning to read and once I get these last four reading knowing I won't have such a huge school day because once they read, they do more and more on their own.
We have been practicing our signing for the Christmas Concert we are doing this year and I think that helps too with the exercise.
My sons move into their own apartment on Monday and we're all excited about it. Who would have believed at 19 and 16 they'd live in another town! We are hoping to move closer to Yorkton eventually as well. Praying for the house I want to be ours!
Well... the day started out slow and still seems to be putzing along so I'd better step it up into a higher gear. Got a load of wash in, kids either doing school or chores too. So it's not all bad I guess...
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
What a busy weekend!
Derk came home Thursday night in time to eat and go to bed. It was late and we had a big busy day ahead of us. Saturday morning began with getting everyone ready to head to Regina, taking the twins and Derikkah with us and leaving an hour earlier than the kids to get to Derk's interview in Yorkton. HE thought it was 11:30 even though I'd said every time 10:30 and even texted it to him which he later found and said I was right and he was wrong. So he was putzing around and finally I said come on we're going to be late and he got the message and drove like Jehu all the way. Afterwards we met up with the kids at Micky D's and had lunch then hit the hwy for Regina where we met up with Kyla-Dawn and later on, Betty. Then after a bunch of errands and running all over Regina, we made it to church to get in on the final session of three taught by Bro. S. Pixler on tithing. Wow! He's a great speaker, pianist, singer and what he had to say made sense. Too bad more people don't talk about everyday life and equate it to biblical principles like he did. We were very impressed and got cds of the previous sessions to listen to at home later.
Back home by 2am and we fall into bed exhausted only to get up for two servies with an hour drive between them the next day. Unbeknownst to darlin hubbykins... there was a LOT more to that day than he imagined. First of all it was his 49th bday and we'd planed for Kyla-Dawn and his mom to come up to Yorkton church to surprise him and then there was a surprise dinner after church in his honor. It was great and we had a great time in the lord and fellowship afterwards as well. Then we all headed the hour home. Half way there, we hit a deer who saw us and turned to run back but slid down my side of the car looking in at me the entire time. The kids driving behind us said she ran away so hope shes ok.
Home again, we visited, took Betty to Val's to stay the night and then went to bed ourselves. Monday morning found us making a big turkeydiner and then betty and Val came over. We visited, ate, visited some more and then once we were all talked out and I'd helped Kyla-Dawn with an assignment.... they all left. Kyla-Dawn and Betty to return to Regina, Derk and Michael to go to Morris. It was a long lonely night for me waiting to hear each group had gotten safely to their destination meaning I got to sleep at 2am!
This week is general conference and we are watching online. Derk and Mike are coming back this afternoon.
Back home by 2am and we fall into bed exhausted only to get up for two servies with an hour drive between them the next day. Unbeknownst to darlin hubbykins... there was a LOT more to that day than he imagined. First of all it was his 49th bday and we'd planed for Kyla-Dawn and his mom to come up to Yorkton church to surprise him and then there was a surprise dinner after church in his honor. It was great and we had a great time in the lord and fellowship afterwards as well. Then we all headed the hour home. Half way there, we hit a deer who saw us and turned to run back but slid down my side of the car looking in at me the entire time. The kids driving behind us said she ran away so hope shes ok.
Home again, we visited, took Betty to Val's to stay the night and then went to bed ourselves. Monday morning found us making a big turkeydiner and then betty and Val came over. We visited, ate, visited some more and then once we were all talked out and I'd helped Kyla-Dawn with an assignment.... they all left. Kyla-Dawn and Betty to return to Regina, Derk and Michael to go to Morris. It was a long lonely night for me waiting to hear each group had gotten safely to their destination meaning I got to sleep at 2am!
This week is general conference and we are watching online. Derk and Mike are coming back this afternoon.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Moving - and all that went with it!
well we are settling into Preeceville and by that.... I mean we're on our 3rd house in as many weeks and that isn't an exaggeration by any means! Our first house was a 4 bdrm rental that was everything I had hoped for.. all appliances, jacuzzi, next to the school but on the playground side so my kids could run and play and i could watch over them.... it was all good!
Until..... first the truck fell through delaying our departure much to our annoyance and dismay. We dealt with it, got a second one for the 4th which was the Sunday but they called Saturday morning and said you have a truck and we beat it to get it home and just as it was half loaded, no joke here, we took the call IN the truck...the landlord tells us sorry you aren't here, the house sold and you can't move in now. We were stunned. GOD! This move has been scary enough and we sought confirmation in so many areas before taking this leap of faith and now suddenly here we sit with no house when we get there? Well I started to say to my husband... the time line. Look at the timeline! First the truck is delayed, but then it arrives this morning and it's paid for and too late to return it, plus it's half loaded already! We have to go anyway! We don't have a choice. Now.... lest you all think I'm the perfect woman of faith and never has down moments, let me say mine came later on during the 7 hr drive. My hubby agreed with me saying if EVER he knew it was God's will, this clinched it and so we continued loading, a bit worried and subdued, but also angry at the hinderance put in our way and determined to get beyond it all.
The drive was longer than anticipated because of Joshua locking his keys in the car and he only HAS one key! when we finally arrived at the Covills place in Preeceville, they put us up and the teens at the church. Sunday morning dawned with dirty clothing and not much hope of dressing us all for church except there were a few thngs that had happened like hanging Derk's suits near the edge of the moving truck so we could climb in and reach them. That also had proved handy when we needed a hanger to break into Josh's car where the lord had provided a cracked open window just big enough to insert the hanger in it and spend about 10 more minutes getting door unlocked.
Sunday we went to church in Preeceville and Yorkton where my husband preached both times. Then back to the Covill's place in Preeceville to wait and see what the Lord would do for us on a holiday Monday because we had no choice but to return the truck on Wednesday morning. The only thing we found after looking and calling everywhere was a house in Buchanan which was okay but small and far away from both locations we needed to be closer to, and the house of the cousin of the guy who sold the house on us. IT was a two bedroom and I warned my husband that this guy probably was just like his cousin! I was terrified to take it after hearing the landlady who was very nice and generous btw... telling Bro. Covill that her husband did not want a large family living in what would be their retirement home and even offered to move into this place so we could have their place!
So Tuesday I gave in after much prayer and discussion and said fine, we'll take it and I will make it work but mark my words..... and I was right!
I turned that place into a wonderful home. The living space was awesome and the bedrooms a nice size. The basement we turned into almost an apartment for our 4 older teens/preteens and they loved it! Then.... just two days shy of two weeks in, while we were travelling home and were about 8 minutes out, the landlord showed up and said we were to be out by the 30th and that we knew this and he had someone moving in on the 6th of Oct. All lies since we'd made an greement before we took the house that we could have it as long as was needed. We had a turkey dinner all cooked and just about ready to put on the table and we could hardly eat. My face went beet red so much so that Derk was alarmed and I could feel my stress level going through the roof! I finally ate later on after it subsided. We spent a night in frantic discussion and of course knowng we didn't have other options.... we were wondering what to do. We called a dear pastor friend who told us to stay put and so we felt better. The next day we decided to give the devil not one black eye, but how about three! We went to Preeceville service with a song on our lips and a fighting back spirit, then on to Yorkton and on to Regina where we surprised our oldest daughter when we showed up! We spent our last dollars going there, but we felt it was the way to thumb it to the circumstances and prove we were staying and trusting God.
Derk stayed home on Monday and we drove by the house we'd tried to rent the first time but was supposedly rented. Within a few hours we'd called all the way to BC, looked in house windows, called back, talked to landlady who shows house here, came and saw it and took it, had the landlady follow us home and gave her a check and then received a key from her a few minutes later! It was a done deal and we were set to move in anytime. We started packing and taking loads over that night, Derk left the next moring for Morris, and we got our friend to help us with her truck and moved in that weekend! It is a tiny house in some aspects...one tiny bathroom but it works.... basement is for storage only not a nice one, garage not a nice one either, but for storage and we have a nice carport all walled and screened in.
Upstairs are two sweet rooms that are divided boys and girls and although tight and not any heaters up there, they are actually hot right now so we're hoping they will stay warmer in the winter and we will use a heater.
Our room is on the main floor and is quite snug with our queen bed in it, but it will do. A large livig room and computer area, main floor laundry and a big back entrance room that we have set up as a school room and eating area for the 4 oldest. The counter space is as tiny as the other place but nicer I think. Appliances are newer and the walls all were redone after a guy who lived here filled them with holes! All in all, it is enough and I am content until we move wherever we can buy again and settle down for good.
This is where we're at right now.... hubby has one job already and getting an interview on Friday for one with his own company that is in Sturgis a 6 min drive away.... the other one, he already has is in Yorkton so it's up to us to decide which is more beneficial since Yorkton is where we are pastoring....
Until..... first the truck fell through delaying our departure much to our annoyance and dismay. We dealt with it, got a second one for the 4th which was the Sunday but they called Saturday morning and said you have a truck and we beat it to get it home and just as it was half loaded, no joke here, we took the call IN the truck...the landlord tells us sorry you aren't here, the house sold and you can't move in now. We were stunned. GOD! This move has been scary enough and we sought confirmation in so many areas before taking this leap of faith and now suddenly here we sit with no house when we get there? Well I started to say to my husband... the time line. Look at the timeline! First the truck is delayed, but then it arrives this morning and it's paid for and too late to return it, plus it's half loaded already! We have to go anyway! We don't have a choice. Now.... lest you all think I'm the perfect woman of faith and never has down moments, let me say mine came later on during the 7 hr drive. My hubby agreed with me saying if EVER he knew it was God's will, this clinched it and so we continued loading, a bit worried and subdued, but also angry at the hinderance put in our way and determined to get beyond it all.
The drive was longer than anticipated because of Joshua locking his keys in the car and he only HAS one key! when we finally arrived at the Covills place in Preeceville, they put us up and the teens at the church. Sunday morning dawned with dirty clothing and not much hope of dressing us all for church except there were a few thngs that had happened like hanging Derk's suits near the edge of the moving truck so we could climb in and reach them. That also had proved handy when we needed a hanger to break into Josh's car where the lord had provided a cracked open window just big enough to insert the hanger in it and spend about 10 more minutes getting door unlocked.
Sunday we went to church in Preeceville and Yorkton where my husband preached both times. Then back to the Covill's place in Preeceville to wait and see what the Lord would do for us on a holiday Monday because we had no choice but to return the truck on Wednesday morning. The only thing we found after looking and calling everywhere was a house in Buchanan which was okay but small and far away from both locations we needed to be closer to, and the house of the cousin of the guy who sold the house on us. IT was a two bedroom and I warned my husband that this guy probably was just like his cousin! I was terrified to take it after hearing the landlady who was very nice and generous btw... telling Bro. Covill that her husband did not want a large family living in what would be their retirement home and even offered to move into this place so we could have their place!
So Tuesday I gave in after much prayer and discussion and said fine, we'll take it and I will make it work but mark my words..... and I was right!
I turned that place into a wonderful home. The living space was awesome and the bedrooms a nice size. The basement we turned into almost an apartment for our 4 older teens/preteens and they loved it! Then.... just two days shy of two weeks in, while we were travelling home and were about 8 minutes out, the landlord showed up and said we were to be out by the 30th and that we knew this and he had someone moving in on the 6th of Oct. All lies since we'd made an greement before we took the house that we could have it as long as was needed. We had a turkey dinner all cooked and just about ready to put on the table and we could hardly eat. My face went beet red so much so that Derk was alarmed and I could feel my stress level going through the roof! I finally ate later on after it subsided. We spent a night in frantic discussion and of course knowng we didn't have other options.... we were wondering what to do. We called a dear pastor friend who told us to stay put and so we felt better. The next day we decided to give the devil not one black eye, but how about three! We went to Preeceville service with a song on our lips and a fighting back spirit, then on to Yorkton and on to Regina where we surprised our oldest daughter when we showed up! We spent our last dollars going there, but we felt it was the way to thumb it to the circumstances and prove we were staying and trusting God.
Derk stayed home on Monday and we drove by the house we'd tried to rent the first time but was supposedly rented. Within a few hours we'd called all the way to BC, looked in house windows, called back, talked to landlady who shows house here, came and saw it and took it, had the landlady follow us home and gave her a check and then received a key from her a few minutes later! It was a done deal and we were set to move in anytime. We started packing and taking loads over that night, Derk left the next moring for Morris, and we got our friend to help us with her truck and moved in that weekend! It is a tiny house in some aspects...one tiny bathroom but it works.... basement is for storage only not a nice one, garage not a nice one either, but for storage and we have a nice carport all walled and screened in.
Upstairs are two sweet rooms that are divided boys and girls and although tight and not any heaters up there, they are actually hot right now so we're hoping they will stay warmer in the winter and we will use a heater.
Our room is on the main floor and is quite snug with our queen bed in it, but it will do. A large livig room and computer area, main floor laundry and a big back entrance room that we have set up as a school room and eating area for the 4 oldest. The counter space is as tiny as the other place but nicer I think. Appliances are newer and the walls all were redone after a guy who lived here filled them with holes! All in all, it is enough and I am content until we move wherever we can buy again and settle down for good.
This is where we're at right now.... hubby has one job already and getting an interview on Friday for one with his own company that is in Sturgis a 6 min drive away.... the other one, he already has is in Yorkton so it's up to us to decide which is more beneficial since Yorkton is where we are pastoring....
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Day 38 - Our last service as pastor here... mixed emotions
Well today is the last time we will hold service as pastor of Morris and while it's sad, it's a good feeling that there are new blessings and experiences just around the corner. It's all happened so fast that my head is reeling sometimes but itll all get done somehow and we'll be on our way Thursday as planned.
This week was extremely stressful and my throat was sore most of it. I found myself craving diet coke. Derk said the exact same thing was happening to him with coke too so I know this is part of the addiction process. Funny how we did so well and suddenly we're fighting the desire to have one again...but....we did NOT cave in!
So its 38 days coke and diet coke free and headed for 40 in a few! So excited that this victory is outlasting extreme stress. Now i have some more desk work to deal with, and then my drs appt tomorrow and after that.... packing and more packing. We load thursday morning and leave as soon as it's all done! Getting excited for that new house! It will be nice to have a working bathroom sink...no toothbrushes in the kitchen...finished walls, more than one bathroom... need I go on?
This week was extremely stressful and my throat was sore most of it. I found myself craving diet coke. Derk said the exact same thing was happening to him with coke too so I know this is part of the addiction process. Funny how we did so well and suddenly we're fighting the desire to have one again...but....we did NOT cave in!
So its 38 days coke and diet coke free and headed for 40 in a few! So excited that this victory is outlasting extreme stress. Now i have some more desk work to deal with, and then my drs appt tomorrow and after that.... packing and more packing. We load thursday morning and leave as soon as it's all done! Getting excited for that new house! It will be nice to have a working bathroom sink...no toothbrushes in the kitchen...finished walls, more than one bathroom... need I go on?
Monday, August 22, 2011
Day 32 - inches lost!
Another week... another measuring session! Adding up all I've lost since I began this journey has made me feel very excited! 5 inches on the belly.... 2 3/4 on my behind... and a whopping 4 inches on each thigh! Still so much to lose,but feeling quite proud of myself that I've accomplished this simply by quitting diet coke for a month! Wow...only craved sugar for 2 days and then discovered I had a bladder infection. Since then...I haven't hardly eaten anything sweet!
Excitement is building for our move and so is the stress. Still, I don't want diet coke anymore and ate out yesterday with our ladies without ordering my usual diet coke to go with it.
Excitement is building for our move and so is the stress. Still, I don't want diet coke anymore and ate out yesterday with our ladies without ordering my usual diet coke to go with it.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Day 29
It's been 29 days and still doing well. Today my face feels thinner to me but not sure if others see it. It's been a long day for some reason yet it went quickly as well. Funny how that works eh? I got lots of work done, yet had moments where I was so super lethargic I could hardly move. Still kind of feel like that, like I could go to bed now and sleep till morning.
My morning was spent packing, my afternoon with desk work and sorting pictures because a folder broke that I had them in so now they are back in freezer bags waiting that never arriving day when I can sit and scrapbook them!
My family is getting excited or nervous about the move as it looms on the horizon. The little ones are getting hyper and silly saying can we do this in the new house or that? The school aged ones are more concerned with saying goodbye to friends and things and the ones that work are worried about college or employment etc and sometimes are upbeat and excited and others grouchier than an old bear as is the case with a few tonight.
Derk and I are excited, but we know that this type of upheaval means a lot of work and sacrifice of free time in order to get it all done when it needs to be so for us, there's no shouting from the mountains or hanging from the rafters.... just quiet plodding along and facing this task and that one and the one two three four...after that! Somehow... the Lord will step in and it'll all be done when it's supposed to be if we do our part! We've seen his hand at work before and he is definitely performing miracles this time too.
My morning was spent packing, my afternoon with desk work and sorting pictures because a folder broke that I had them in so now they are back in freezer bags waiting that never arriving day when I can sit and scrapbook them!
My family is getting excited or nervous about the move as it looms on the horizon. The little ones are getting hyper and silly saying can we do this in the new house or that? The school aged ones are more concerned with saying goodbye to friends and things and the ones that work are worried about college or employment etc and sometimes are upbeat and excited and others grouchier than an old bear as is the case with a few tonight.
Derk and I are excited, but we know that this type of upheaval means a lot of work and sacrifice of free time in order to get it all done when it needs to be so for us, there's no shouting from the mountains or hanging from the rafters.... just quiet plodding along and facing this task and that one and the one two three four...after that! Somehow... the Lord will step in and it'll all be done when it's supposed to be if we do our part! We've seen his hand at work before and he is definitely performing miracles this time too.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Day 27 - feeling frazzled
Well.....what can I say today? The diet coke addiction is pretty much broken and I'm grateful but now with this move.... the stress is mounting. How do I co-ordinate everything to go with different people's needs, some need to go to Regina, this one needs this car, or van or has to travel back and forth, these ones need jobs and on and on it goes.... sigh....just when we think we've ironed out a wrinkle a new one develops but I am staying off the diet coke and hubby has been coke-free as long as I've been diet-coke free! So almost a complete month for us both and we're seeing signs of it by the weight we're losing. Hubby says he can't get over how fast I am losing weight. I've always lost it fast IF I could find that one thing that triggered it. Guess I still have that in my favor but lots to lose!!
Took Derikkah for her 12 month needles today that we'd had to reschedule. She did well except for crying when she got 3 shots! Anyway, she was good and showed off all her talents and skills for the nurse. She's even LOST weight since beginning to walk and is 28lbs now. She is healthy and tall and impressed the nurse so all good there!
Sent my kids outside to eat on the picnic table for an early lunch! Now... what's for supper?
Took Derikkah for her 12 month needles today that we'd had to reschedule. She did well except for crying when she got 3 shots! Anyway, she was good and showed off all her talents and skills for the nurse. She's even LOST weight since beginning to walk and is 28lbs now. She is healthy and tall and impressed the nurse so all good there!
Sent my kids outside to eat on the picnic table for an early lunch! Now... what's for supper?
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Day 26! Doing just awesome!
Okay folks... I know I've not been on here much lately, but so much has happened in the past few weeks that I am running in circles... good circles, but circles nonetheless lol!
First the diet coke info for those inquiring minds who want to know.
That is going awesome. Wanted one very briefly the other day because it was a new thing that had cropped up where I usually drink diet coke and once I reminded myself that I can change this into iced tea or water or lemonaide here too... I forgot about the coke. So I think I'm about 99.9% free of it. I won't say 100% until I no longer feel any twinges... I can go into a resturant, fast food joint or whatever else and order water or iced tea... am starting to like that icky Nestea in a pinch but found Brisk lemon ice tea is okay and closer to my good host. I've always loved that! I'm drinking and yea even CRAVING water when really thirsty and my coffee drinking has even changed too. I drink about 1 cup per morning but never ever finish it regularly unless it's a special occasion. I just need that warm drink in the morning. Well... now.... I may have 2-4 sips and leave it! Also, I've been horrified at the sweetness and have instructed my daughters to use less sugar much to their amazement! I LOVE my sugar right? Not any more!
I'm eating one or two cookies... maybe three out of an entire package and not touching anymore of them. I have had a couple of soft chocolate icecrea sundaes this week... a rare treat but with the stress and craziness of what I will write below this... you will understand we need a break a breather and so we go out for an ice cream for me, something other than ice cream for Derk and a drive where we talk and pray together about all that has happened and is happening and will happen to our family in the very near future. Then we come home refreshed and feeling stronger to tackle the things we need to get done.
SO..................
First of all is the awesome news.... hopefully men other than my hubby aren't reading this blog... but if you are just get over it!
This morning I measured and compared back to July 11th when I wasn't doing anything about my weight yet. I have gone down all over my body but won't bore you with 1/4" or1/2" etc. My stomach area is hard to measure because it's going down and changing shape on me so very hard to keep measuring in the same spot when it is no longer there! lol. Lets sufice it to say, I can pull out my skirts on either side of my legs bigtime.. get to that in a minute and can pull my wasitbands out on my skirts or wear them lower if they are that type of skirt as my jean skirts are.
Now.... drum roll please................
I have lost 1 3/4" off my behind!!!!!! YES YES YES!!!
I've lost even more..... a whopping 3 1/4" off each of my thighs! DOUBLE YES YES YES!!
I knew they were smaller but not how much. I'm sooooo happy. Maybe if you met me for the first time or never paid attention to what I look like, you wouldn't notice anything different, but my family does and I sure do. I'm amazed at what has come off SINCE quitting diet coke! First though was that ballooning up like I was pregnant and then wham! It started coming off.
So now... I've added working out with my 5 lb free weights for my upper arms. My arms are very weak and sore due to the tendonitis which today is driving me up a wall in both elbows if I try to use them a certain way.
I hope to add more exercise in soon, but due to my other news... it's kind of impossible at the moment!
Okay... here it is folks.
We've not put this on facebook exactly because some of our children's futures aren't quite figured out yet, but here it is.
We are moving. Soon. Out of province and back to Saskatchewan a place I said I never wanted to return to. But we are going and I'm very happy about it. We have a house reserved for us to rent but perhaps also buy at some point in Preeceville SK. We told our church on Sunday night and it was sad to think we're leaving 7 years of hard work here in this church, but it's time and for the past two years we've felt it and have kept our ears and eyes open but were never settled on where God really wanted us to go. When this opportunity came up, we fought it, prayed and talked about it, and tested it to be sure it was GOD talking not just us or someone else, but when we went to camp over there, a very dear preacher friend of ours, one we look up to so much, Bro. Budgell preached right to us and we could no longer delay. Even though we couldn't see how it would work out, we made the comittmant and within hours I'd found a 4 bdr house with 2 bathrooms just like I was praying for and it was renting at a reasonable price. I think we will love it there and I didn't want to move to the city of Yorkton just now, not with little girls who are town girls not city girls at all! This will be a much better environment for them to start out in and I will be relieved.
So that's the news. We're waiting on a possession date... it'll be sometime in Sept and the kids and I may go first and the rest of the family will do what they have plans to do. Our house is still being renovated and I've said for years we need to move out in order to finish it and here we are.... doing just that. Keeping the house with it's low mortgage and moving out so we can finish renovating it and then either sell it, or rent it out.
I won't put the kids news on here... and by kids I mean my oldest two. Their plans are their own to tell and they will do that to whomever they want however they want when they are ready to do so. Until then... you will have to just guess lol.
First the diet coke info for those inquiring minds who want to know.
That is going awesome. Wanted one very briefly the other day because it was a new thing that had cropped up where I usually drink diet coke and once I reminded myself that I can change this into iced tea or water or lemonaide here too... I forgot about the coke. So I think I'm about 99.9% free of it. I won't say 100% until I no longer feel any twinges... I can go into a resturant, fast food joint or whatever else and order water or iced tea... am starting to like that icky Nestea in a pinch but found Brisk lemon ice tea is okay and closer to my good host. I've always loved that! I'm drinking and yea even CRAVING water when really thirsty and my coffee drinking has even changed too. I drink about 1 cup per morning but never ever finish it regularly unless it's a special occasion. I just need that warm drink in the morning. Well... now.... I may have 2-4 sips and leave it! Also, I've been horrified at the sweetness and have instructed my daughters to use less sugar much to their amazement! I LOVE my sugar right? Not any more!
I'm eating one or two cookies... maybe three out of an entire package and not touching anymore of them. I have had a couple of soft chocolate icecrea sundaes this week... a rare treat but with the stress and craziness of what I will write below this... you will understand we need a break a breather and so we go out for an ice cream for me, something other than ice cream for Derk and a drive where we talk and pray together about all that has happened and is happening and will happen to our family in the very near future. Then we come home refreshed and feeling stronger to tackle the things we need to get done.
SO..................
First of all is the awesome news.... hopefully men other than my hubby aren't reading this blog... but if you are just get over it!
This morning I measured and compared back to July 11th when I wasn't doing anything about my weight yet. I have gone down all over my body but won't bore you with 1/4" or1/2" etc. My stomach area is hard to measure because it's going down and changing shape on me so very hard to keep measuring in the same spot when it is no longer there! lol. Lets sufice it to say, I can pull out my skirts on either side of my legs bigtime.. get to that in a minute and can pull my wasitbands out on my skirts or wear them lower if they are that type of skirt as my jean skirts are.
Now.... drum roll please................
I have lost 1 3/4" off my behind!!!!!! YES YES YES!!!
I've lost even more..... a whopping 3 1/4" off each of my thighs! DOUBLE YES YES YES!!
I knew they were smaller but not how much. I'm sooooo happy. Maybe if you met me for the first time or never paid attention to what I look like, you wouldn't notice anything different, but my family does and I sure do. I'm amazed at what has come off SINCE quitting diet coke! First though was that ballooning up like I was pregnant and then wham! It started coming off.
So now... I've added working out with my 5 lb free weights for my upper arms. My arms are very weak and sore due to the tendonitis which today is driving me up a wall in both elbows if I try to use them a certain way.
I hope to add more exercise in soon, but due to my other news... it's kind of impossible at the moment!
Okay... here it is folks.
We've not put this on facebook exactly because some of our children's futures aren't quite figured out yet, but here it is.
We are moving. Soon. Out of province and back to Saskatchewan a place I said I never wanted to return to. But we are going and I'm very happy about it. We have a house reserved for us to rent but perhaps also buy at some point in Preeceville SK. We told our church on Sunday night and it was sad to think we're leaving 7 years of hard work here in this church, but it's time and for the past two years we've felt it and have kept our ears and eyes open but were never settled on where God really wanted us to go. When this opportunity came up, we fought it, prayed and talked about it, and tested it to be sure it was GOD talking not just us or someone else, but when we went to camp over there, a very dear preacher friend of ours, one we look up to so much, Bro. Budgell preached right to us and we could no longer delay. Even though we couldn't see how it would work out, we made the comittmant and within hours I'd found a 4 bdr house with 2 bathrooms just like I was praying for and it was renting at a reasonable price. I think we will love it there and I didn't want to move to the city of Yorkton just now, not with little girls who are town girls not city girls at all! This will be a much better environment for them to start out in and I will be relieved.
So that's the news. We're waiting on a possession date... it'll be sometime in Sept and the kids and I may go first and the rest of the family will do what they have plans to do. Our house is still being renovated and I've said for years we need to move out in order to finish it and here we are.... doing just that. Keeping the house with it's low mortgage and moving out so we can finish renovating it and then either sell it, or rent it out.
I won't put the kids news on here... and by kids I mean my oldest two. Their plans are their own to tell and they will do that to whomever they want however they want when they are ready to do so. Until then... you will have to just guess lol.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Day 21 - Nobody is feeling that great today!
All my kids have runny noses and husky voices sigh.... Derikkah is a bit on the whiney side and her nose is running too but she is teething for molars by the look of it. Poor baby! She's an angel most of the time so for her to be upset is unusual!
I still have not succumbed to the evil of diet coke and am happy to have reached the 3 week mark! Yaaaay for me! The weight is coming off or something... not drinking much water though so maybe that's a new challenge since we've reached this milestone and the symptoms are going away and the urge to have one is barely there at all and if it does come, it's a passing thought and then oh no I don't... and that's that. No whining to hubby I WANNA COKE every 5 minutes anymore so I'm sure he's grateful!
I'm super busy this week with something I'll reveal after Sunday. So excited though and although there's tons of things to do with school just a few weeks away and all that goes with that, plus all the other things on my plate.... I'm happy and so very glad I've ditched the diet coke! When I see the flat spots on my hips or thighs or see how much fluid is gone from my arms and wrists, how my neck has gone down and all of that... even with the pain...which today is very bad and I can hardly move.... I'm happier, skinnier and functioning! YES!
I still have not succumbed to the evil of diet coke and am happy to have reached the 3 week mark! Yaaaay for me! The weight is coming off or something... not drinking much water though so maybe that's a new challenge since we've reached this milestone and the symptoms are going away and the urge to have one is barely there at all and if it does come, it's a passing thought and then oh no I don't... and that's that. No whining to hubby I WANNA COKE every 5 minutes anymore so I'm sure he's grateful!
I'm super busy this week with something I'll reveal after Sunday. So excited though and although there's tons of things to do with school just a few weeks away and all that goes with that, plus all the other things on my plate.... I'm happy and so very glad I've ditched the diet coke! When I see the flat spots on my hips or thighs or see how much fluid is gone from my arms and wrists, how my neck has gone down and all of that... even with the pain...which today is very bad and I can hardly move.... I'm happier, skinnier and functioning! YES!
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Day 20 - Not going so great
Today a little bug seems to have bitten my children. It's the attitude bug! My son's 19th birthday is today and he's moping silently around the house as does his father on HIS birthday sigh... My 16 yr old son, has a huge attitude problem since he refused to get up until noon something we don't allow around here. There are reasons for this believe me! Anyway, he has had a major attitude and mix that with my children all wanting in the pool today instead of doing their chores and so they are NOT in the pool because they did NOT do their chores... yeah its been awesome!
As for the quitting diet coke side of things.. that's going great. Just feel dizzy today and my eyesight is terrible and hasn't improved all day! Glad that appt with the opthmologist is coming up on the 29th. My head is achy but not really aching... stomach feels kind of hungry but icky at the same time and I'm really tired. Kept waking up last night for some reason.
So that's where I'm at this afternoon.... noticing the slump, only ate a piece and a half of pizza for lunch, nothing for breakfast and so not the healthiest day I've had but there's tons going on right now in our lives and I guess I'm just too busy to eat.
As for the quitting diet coke side of things.. that's going great. Just feel dizzy today and my eyesight is terrible and hasn't improved all day! Glad that appt with the opthmologist is coming up on the 29th. My head is achy but not really aching... stomach feels kind of hungry but icky at the same time and I'm really tired. Kept waking up last night for some reason.
So that's where I'm at this afternoon.... noticing the slump, only ate a piece and a half of pizza for lunch, nothing for breakfast and so not the healthiest day I've had but there's tons going on right now in our lives and I guess I'm just too busy to eat.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Day 19 - A great Day
Wow! It's been 19 days already and I'm doing awesome now with the diet coke thing. Here's the biggie! There are 2 bags of chocolate chip cookies, 1 freshly baked pan of brownies and 1 left over piece of butterscotch pie and I never touched any of them except for one small brownie because my daughter gave it to me! Tell me that diet coke or aspartame in particular doesn't make you crave sweets and food in general! I won't ever believe it! I have seen a visible difference in how I look, at least to me and my family in the past week or so. Amazing too is how I a barely needing to eat! I am hungry at meals sure... but yesterday I had a chicken strip dinner from DQ and left 2 of the chicken fingers! I'm really not needing as much food as I did before and therefore am losing weight.
So there's that... and as for symptoms, my legs and feet are still burning every night and morning, last night my stomach hurt all over with a sort of sharp cramping pain that seemed to radiate from the right side to the left and I had a hard time getting comfortable and to sleep. This morning it was still there sort of, and my stomach was burning for about an hour or so after I got up. I felt really groggy this morning. I barely had two sips of coffee though and had a 16oz glass of ice water before switching to iced tea with tons of ice for the remainder of the day. It's water though of sorts I guess and it must be working because for the first time since quitting, I've needed the bathroom on the hour it seems! lol
Good things are happening in our lives in other areas which I will discuss some other day. Just let me say my entire family is finding out new and exciting things and it's blessing all of us!
Well, time for bed for this mama! Who knows what tomorrow will hold?!
So there's that... and as for symptoms, my legs and feet are still burning every night and morning, last night my stomach hurt all over with a sort of sharp cramping pain that seemed to radiate from the right side to the left and I had a hard time getting comfortable and to sleep. This morning it was still there sort of, and my stomach was burning for about an hour or so after I got up. I felt really groggy this morning. I barely had two sips of coffee though and had a 16oz glass of ice water before switching to iced tea with tons of ice for the remainder of the day. It's water though of sorts I guess and it must be working because for the first time since quitting, I've needed the bathroom on the hour it seems! lol
Good things are happening in our lives in other areas which I will discuss some other day. Just let me say my entire family is finding out new and exciting things and it's blessing all of us!
Well, time for bed for this mama! Who knows what tomorrow will hold?!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Day 18 - Home from vacation and updating the days I missed
Our vacation was awesome! We enjoyed it so very much. The diet coke cravings have dwindled down to almost nothing and the travelling and busy schedules helped alot but also created new situations where I'd normally reach for diet coke and had to choose something else. A lot of iced tea.... and some water... more and more I guess as the heat increased!
Now, that we're home, after the long drive, my legs are burning with that cold fire from the mid calf reigon to the toes. They are extremely stiff and sore and walking is very painful and hard. My hands are sore too.
A few wierd things that happened.... both ankles swelled up but the right one feels like a razor blade is in it and hurts so bad it wakes me up at night and the blankets are too heavy. Almost as if it were broken! Then also my left wrist. The arm with the worst case of tendonitis.... developed a lump which I feared might be a ganglion like y son had, and then it turned purple, sort of collapsed and a bruised looking color diffused through my inner wrist area. I have no idea why either of these areas are the way they are as I did not injure either of them.
I've lost more of that dreadful prego tummy I think and am over the moon with joy at that one! I will measure later and see what 2 weeks has done to change me. My stomach is upset today and I'm dead tired. My eyes were kind of dry but runny too all week so not sure if it was the motel room and allergies or what it was.
Back to laundry again...
Now, that we're home, after the long drive, my legs are burning with that cold fire from the mid calf reigon to the toes. They are extremely stiff and sore and walking is very painful and hard. My hands are sore too.
A few wierd things that happened.... both ankles swelled up but the right one feels like a razor blade is in it and hurts so bad it wakes me up at night and the blankets are too heavy. Almost as if it were broken! Then also my left wrist. The arm with the worst case of tendonitis.... developed a lump which I feared might be a ganglion like y son had, and then it turned purple, sort of collapsed and a bruised looking color diffused through my inner wrist area. I have no idea why either of these areas are the way they are as I did not injure either of them.
I've lost more of that dreadful prego tummy I think and am over the moon with joy at that one! I will measure later and see what 2 weeks has done to change me. My stomach is upset today and I'm dead tired. My eyes were kind of dry but runny too all week so not sure if it was the motel room and allergies or what it was.
Back to laundry again...
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Day 15 - another day at camp
Nightmares last night again, wonder if it's diet coke or late nights lol. People have said I've lost weight. Not to be too vivid, my stomach seems to have slipped down yet is smaller leaving loose skin thanks to bearing 9 babies. SOooooo while losing lbs, Now i have new issues to deal with. Mentally, i am doing better and the urges for diet coke, are dwindling for the most part.
I'm not eating as much and far less sweet stuff. Once we get home, we'll try to revamp our menus so we can lose more. Off to service now.
I'm not eating as much and far less sweet stuff. Once we get home, we'll try to revamp our menus so we can lose more. Off to service now.
Day 14 makes 2 Weeks diet coke free
I am hurting all over my body! Blew my left knee trying to go down from our 3rd floor room, insides of my stomach area burning and throbbing. I feel like an incision is hurting again on my left side...but that is the only place thjere aren't any! Sooooo exhausted too. This week has taken so much out of me, but given me so much more! AweSome camp!!
So i still am asking for Diet coke at the oddest of times...but Derk says no and I'm okay With it. It is gettoing better. Think I am getting a migraine aura right now so time to sleep before the headache hits.
So i still am asking for Diet coke at the oddest of times...but Derk says no and I'm okay With it. It is gettoing better. Think I am getting a migraine aura right now so time to sleep before the headache hits.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Day 13 - up n' at em bright n' early
We have been on vacation since Saturday and so far it has been a trip jam packed with adventure and fun. Yesterday, we had a flat in a parking lot in Regina noticed by our sons saving our lives perhaps since the tire split all around!
Instantly, as true Derkson form, out came a blanket spread in one of the parking squares where all the children were told to stay by their oldest sister, and snacks were scrounged up by mom and girls including mom's untouched lemonade for a drink. As the kids ate, girls" hair was combed, guys n' dad changed the tire and plans wewre made for the day's activities. A true team effort and the issue was dealt with in short order!
The afternoon was spent at "Ipsco" now called Evraz where mom and dad shared memories of their days at the big slide and the park, while we kept a long promised trip there with our children and made new memories that one day hopefullyu their own children will share. We brought a picnic lunch and had lots of fun and mom even climbed the 40foot slide and went down with Zachary to prove she could still do it. Of course that cage over head is meant for kids and the pole and mom's head connected as she got up at the bottom, but all is well.
After we finished there, we headed to the Milky Way the best ice cream stand ever and then to Wascana park shoWing the littles the man made lake and sharing more memories. I missed my dad in all of it, but it was a good day!
We ended up at Derk's Aunt Pat's place for a bbq which Josh cooked being nominated chief bbq'er. It was a peaceful evening,no pressure to hurry-up and get on the road. So nice and So needed! After that, we went to Derk's mom's place for another hour or two then piled in the cars close to 11pm and left for Alberta. Driving through the night lets the kids sleep and it is cooler for travelling.
Around 3am, we stopped and Slept waking to hills on our right and the welcome to Alberta sign in front of us! Everyone had their turn plugging their nose while using the outhouse-like toilets and off we went to Medicine Hat where we gassed up and got Tim's. Now, we're all driving in the cool morning sunshine westward.
Now.......coke withdrawal update:
I am doing awesome. Still crave a diet coke at the craziest times where it was once my habit to have one, but i get past it and drink something else. Believe it or not, because of the heat and nothing else in the cooler, i am now averaging 2-S bottles of water a day. I think i am starting to like the stuff!
Mentally the habit of normally having a coke is the hard part now.
Physically, because of the heat I guess, i have ballooned up in my hands and feet to where i could hardly walk yesterday. That wasn't so fun. Well we're driving doWn the hwy and within a few hours or so will arrive at our destination. Looking forward to the motel shower!!
Instantly, as true Derkson form, out came a blanket spread in one of the parking squares where all the children were told to stay by their oldest sister, and snacks were scrounged up by mom and girls including mom's untouched lemonade for a drink. As the kids ate, girls" hair was combed, guys n' dad changed the tire and plans wewre made for the day's activities. A true team effort and the issue was dealt with in short order!
The afternoon was spent at "Ipsco" now called Evraz where mom and dad shared memories of their days at the big slide and the park, while we kept a long promised trip there with our children and made new memories that one day hopefullyu their own children will share. We brought a picnic lunch and had lots of fun and mom even climbed the 40foot slide and went down with Zachary to prove she could still do it. Of course that cage over head is meant for kids and the pole and mom's head connected as she got up at the bottom, but all is well.
After we finished there, we headed to the Milky Way the best ice cream stand ever and then to Wascana park shoWing the littles the man made lake and sharing more memories. I missed my dad in all of it, but it was a good day!
We ended up at Derk's Aunt Pat's place for a bbq which Josh cooked being nominated chief bbq'er. It was a peaceful evening,no pressure to hurry-up and get on the road. So nice and So needed! After that, we went to Derk's mom's place for another hour or two then piled in the cars close to 11pm and left for Alberta. Driving through the night lets the kids sleep and it is cooler for travelling.
Around 3am, we stopped and Slept waking to hills on our right and the welcome to Alberta sign in front of us! Everyone had their turn plugging their nose while using the outhouse-like toilets and off we went to Medicine Hat where we gassed up and got Tim's. Now, we're all driving in the cool morning sunshine westward.
Now.......coke withdrawal update:
I am doing awesome. Still crave a diet coke at the craziest times where it was once my habit to have one, but i get past it and drink something else. Believe it or not, because of the heat and nothing else in the cooler, i am now averaging 2-S bottles of water a day. I think i am starting to like the stuff!
Mentally the habit of normally having a coke is the hard part now.
Physically, because of the heat I guess, i have ballooned up in my hands and feet to where i could hardly walk yesterday. That wasn't so fun. Well we're driving doWn the hwy and within a few hours or so will arrive at our destination. Looking forward to the motel shower!!
Monday, August 1, 2011
Days 11 & 12
Never got to update this yesterday as our day was jam-packed with church in Preeceville and then Yorkton. In between was dinner and a rushed trip to Zellars to replace my daughter's broken shoes. Of course there was only one pair to fit her and no price tag! Sigh. At least they were on sale when it was all said and done.
After church it was so hot we all went to macDonalds to let the kids play in playland while we visited. Ahhhh bliss. We also were waiting for our teens to arrive as josh had to work Sunday morning. Once we were together, we headed ack to preeceville for the night.
Now.....the diet coke thing!
I wanted some a few times during the trip so far but have not given in. Both derk n' i are doing good and today is Day 12! It is very hot and humid today and almost foggy at the moment. We are on the road once again, headed for Regina. As far as physical symptoms...i am drinking more water, juice and iced tea but NO diet coke. My energy level is coming up, bathed 5 kids this morning, but my legs swelled something awful to pregnancy proportions I guess. Not sure why. My legs are extremely stiff and sore and the bottoms of my feet are burning like crazy. Due to the humidity and heat, my fingers and arms are also swollen and stiff. Hoping it gets better soon!
MEntally....I feel A bit down today. Family is tired of travelling and we've only just begun! They will calm down soon though. I am tired. Had dreams all night of matching 2 words!
After church it was so hot we all went to macDonalds to let the kids play in playland while we visited. Ahhhh bliss. We also were waiting for our teens to arrive as josh had to work Sunday morning. Once we were together, we headed ack to preeceville for the night.
Now.....the diet coke thing!
I wanted some a few times during the trip so far but have not given in. Both derk n' i are doing good and today is Day 12! It is very hot and humid today and almost foggy at the moment. We are on the road once again, headed for Regina. As far as physical symptoms...i am drinking more water, juice and iced tea but NO diet coke. My energy level is coming up, bathed 5 kids this morning, but my legs swelled something awful to pregnancy proportions I guess. Not sure why. My legs are extremely stiff and sore and the bottoms of my feet are burning like crazy. Due to the humidity and heat, my fingers and arms are also swollen and stiff. Hoping it gets better soon!
MEntally....I feel A bit down today. Family is tired of travelling and we've only just begun! They will calm down soon though. I am tired. Had dreams all night of matching 2 words!
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Day 10 =Another New Day
Well I made it one more day and now we're (Derk and I) approaching the 2 week mark in a few days. Looking forward to marking that milestone. Headed to the city for a last minute shopping trip with Kyla-Dawn before our trip. Derk and I and 5 of the children leave this morning or as soon as we can with the rest following a day later. Looking forward to seeing some old friends from our life in Saskatchewan and hearing some awesome preaching.
Symptoms this morning are dry throat, sore lower body, including tail bone area and lower abdomen, very stiff burning legs from mid-calf to toes and a slight headache. Feel full, tired although that's probably from staying up so late last night and yet... excited to be on our way.
I will update later on from my blackberry.... or my computer once we're where there is internet again. Pray our vehicle holds together, the money holds out and so does our health and resolve. It is going to be rough being in such close proximity to Diet Coke....
Symptoms this morning are dry throat, sore lower body, including tail bone area and lower abdomen, very stiff burning legs from mid-calf to toes and a slight headache. Feel full, tired although that's probably from staying up so late last night and yet... excited to be on our way.
I will update later on from my blackberry.... or my computer once we're where there is internet again. Pray our vehicle holds together, the money holds out and so does our health and resolve. It is going to be rough being in such close proximity to Diet Coke....
Friday, July 29, 2011
Day 9 - still amazed at the the battle...
Wow... had a great day, cleaned my van, and car, cleaned out cupboards and pantry, moved things around to better organize how things are done.... and still. Even after a brownie and ice cream, I'm craving diet coke and that's a mental thing not physical. Cleaning the car and the house with no diet coke.... such a thing has never happened up till last week and it's really affecting my mind when I want to run and grab a cold glass of bubbling fizzy diet coke and ice but am not allowed to enjoy that any longer.
My friend Lana said yesterday on facebook that it was that feeling that you deserve it and that's so true for me. Truely it was an addiction, a comfort food.... easy to get and nobody questioned it beyond letting you know that pop in general or more specifically diet coke was bad for you because of the aspartame. I drank it when I was happy, bored, tired, depressed, sad, excited, celebrating, mad, you name it... drank it to get through trips, housecleaning and even childbirth... yes I had one the minute I delivered both Zachary and Derikkah much to the nurses dismay! Some babies I drank it through labor, tried to quit during pregnancy but when blood pressure dropped, decided why not and it helped. I was rarely seen without one in my hand joking that if I drank booze, I'd be an alcoholic. In fact, that was something mom and I joked about before when we drank Pepsi! I've had at least 35 of my 45 years as a almost exclusive pop drinker so why wouldn't I be going through mental anguish right now at Day 9?!
So after all of that wonderful work filled day getting deep cleaning done that's needed doing for weeks but time and energy prevented me from just doing it.... I'm sitting on my bed begging Derk for a diet coke?! Of course he says no... He's quit real coke for as long as I have diet and he knows my battle. HE is not about to give in and let me have one now... and I think it's because I've been off it so long that I really feel like I'm deprived and safe from addiction to it, when inside I KNOW I'm not! I totally get people trying to quit smoking or drugs or alcohol... there's too many triggers... too many normal everyday situations where that was the the habit only now.... you can't buy that, order that... go there... do that...sigh....
Physically? I'm not hungry. That's the most noticible thing I think I've noticed about this. I'm NOT hungry. I have to almost force myself to eat supper when in the past I could go all day without eating but not supper....and also, I'm hungrier in the morning and at noon, but still, can't seem to get much down. I'm not interested in sweets as much either although I admit if you serve it to me... I'll eat it, but still... I gave away my last piece of turtle cheesecake to my son this afternoon and he looked at me like I was insane! lol.
I'm losing some weight too.... haven't measured again yet... don't have working scales and probably won't for awhile either. My littles love them waaaaay too much and tend to break every set we buy so we haven't for a while. Besides... Derk's weight loss has been measured by doctor's appts and the fact that his pants won't stay up and his pant legs are big enough for two people in them. He's gone down 4 pant sizes so far... and he's still losing.
My weight loss is measured only and at last measurement on Tuesday was about an inch here or there. All I know is my clothes fit looser. If only I could get myself to drink more during the day. I'm feeling faint, panicky at times and depressed or angry at the drop of a hat. Guess the temper is still there even once the red hair is gone eh? I'm nauseated most of the day which isn't fair since I've spent about 7.5 years of my marriage feeling this way due to pregnancy but then.... I got a baby in the end... AND diet coke... now I get neither. Derk and my friends assure me this will pass. I sure hope so... and soon!
See below for a list of side effects. I have so many of these it's not even funny. I know people debunk this all the time, but this is the very reason I'm blogging about this as I experience it. I don't know what to think... but I know how awful I felt or feel now, and figure either way I'll be helping my health and proving one or the other camp wrong!
According to Lendon Smith, M.D. there is an enormous population suffering from side effects associated with aspartame, yet have no idea why drugs, supplements and herbs don’t relieve their symptoms. Then, there are users who don’t ‘appear’ to suffer immediate reactions at all. Even these individuals are susceptible to the long-term damage caused by excitatory amino acids, phenylalanine, methanol, and DKP.
Adverse reactions and side effects of aspartame include:
Eye
blindness in one or both eyes
decreased vision and/or other eye problems such as: blurring, bright flashes, squiggly lines, tunnel vision, decreased night vision
pain in one or both eyes
decreased tears
trouble with contact lenses
bulging eyes
Ear
tinnitus - ringing or buzzing sound
severe intolerance of noise
marked hearing impairment
Neurologic
epileptic seizures
headaches, migraines and (some severe)
dizziness, unsteadiness, both
confusion, memory loss, both
severe drowsiness and sleepiness
paresthesia or numbness of the limbs
severe slurring of speech
severe hyperactivity and restless legs
atypical facial pain
severe tremors
Psychological/Psychiatric
severe depression
irritability
aggression
anxiety
personality changes
insomnia
phobias
Chest
palpitations, tachycardia
shortness of breath
recent high blood pressure
Gastrointestinal
nausea
diarrhea, sometimes with blood in stools
abdominal pain
pain when swallowing
Skin and Allergies
itching without a rash
lip and mouth reactions
hives
aggravated respiratory allergies such as asthma
Endocrine and Metabolic
loss of control of diabetes
menstrual changes
marked thinning or loss of hair
marked weight loss
gradual weight gain
aggravated low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
severe PMS
Other
frequency of voiding and burning during urination
excessive thirst, fluid retention, leg swelling, and bloating
increased susceptibility to infection
Additional Symptoms of Aspartame Toxicity include the most critical symptoms of all
death
irreversible brain damage
birth defects, including mental retardation
peptic ulcers
aspartame addiction and increased craving for sweets
hyperactivity in children
severe depression
aggressive behavior
suicidal tendencies
Aspartame may trigger, mimic, or cause the following illnesses:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Epstein-Barr
Post-Polio Syndrome
Lyme Disease
Grave’s Disease
Meniere’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease
ALS
Epilepsy
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
EMS
Hypothyroidism
Mercury sensitivity from Amalgam fillings
Fibromyalgia
Lupus
non-Hodgkins
Lymphoma
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
My friend Lana said yesterday on facebook that it was that feeling that you deserve it and that's so true for me. Truely it was an addiction, a comfort food.... easy to get and nobody questioned it beyond letting you know that pop in general or more specifically diet coke was bad for you because of the aspartame. I drank it when I was happy, bored, tired, depressed, sad, excited, celebrating, mad, you name it... drank it to get through trips, housecleaning and even childbirth... yes I had one the minute I delivered both Zachary and Derikkah much to the nurses dismay! Some babies I drank it through labor, tried to quit during pregnancy but when blood pressure dropped, decided why not and it helped. I was rarely seen without one in my hand joking that if I drank booze, I'd be an alcoholic. In fact, that was something mom and I joked about before when we drank Pepsi! I've had at least 35 of my 45 years as a almost exclusive pop drinker so why wouldn't I be going through mental anguish right now at Day 9?!
So after all of that wonderful work filled day getting deep cleaning done that's needed doing for weeks but time and energy prevented me from just doing it.... I'm sitting on my bed begging Derk for a diet coke?! Of course he says no... He's quit real coke for as long as I have diet and he knows my battle. HE is not about to give in and let me have one now... and I think it's because I've been off it so long that I really feel like I'm deprived and safe from addiction to it, when inside I KNOW I'm not! I totally get people trying to quit smoking or drugs or alcohol... there's too many triggers... too many normal everyday situations where that was the the habit only now.... you can't buy that, order that... go there... do that...sigh....
Physically? I'm not hungry. That's the most noticible thing I think I've noticed about this. I'm NOT hungry. I have to almost force myself to eat supper when in the past I could go all day without eating but not supper....and also, I'm hungrier in the morning and at noon, but still, can't seem to get much down. I'm not interested in sweets as much either although I admit if you serve it to me... I'll eat it, but still... I gave away my last piece of turtle cheesecake to my son this afternoon and he looked at me like I was insane! lol.
I'm losing some weight too.... haven't measured again yet... don't have working scales and probably won't for awhile either. My littles love them waaaaay too much and tend to break every set we buy so we haven't for a while. Besides... Derk's weight loss has been measured by doctor's appts and the fact that his pants won't stay up and his pant legs are big enough for two people in them. He's gone down 4 pant sizes so far... and he's still losing.
My weight loss is measured only and at last measurement on Tuesday was about an inch here or there. All I know is my clothes fit looser. If only I could get myself to drink more during the day. I'm feeling faint, panicky at times and depressed or angry at the drop of a hat. Guess the temper is still there even once the red hair is gone eh? I'm nauseated most of the day which isn't fair since I've spent about 7.5 years of my marriage feeling this way due to pregnancy but then.... I got a baby in the end... AND diet coke... now I get neither. Derk and my friends assure me this will pass. I sure hope so... and soon!
See below for a list of side effects. I have so many of these it's not even funny. I know people debunk this all the time, but this is the very reason I'm blogging about this as I experience it. I don't know what to think... but I know how awful I felt or feel now, and figure either way I'll be helping my health and proving one or the other camp wrong!
Aspartame Side EffectsThe components of aspartame can lead to a number of health problems, as you have read. Side effects can occur gradually, can be immediate, or can be acute reactions. |
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Adverse reactions and side effects of aspartame include:
Eye
blindness in one or both eyes
decreased vision and/or other eye problems such as: blurring, bright flashes, squiggly lines, tunnel vision, decreased night vision
pain in one or both eyes
decreased tears
trouble with contact lenses
bulging eyes
Ear
tinnitus - ringing or buzzing sound
severe intolerance of noise
marked hearing impairment
Neurologic
epileptic seizures
headaches, migraines and (some severe)
dizziness, unsteadiness, both
confusion, memory loss, both
severe drowsiness and sleepiness
paresthesia or numbness of the limbs
severe slurring of speech
severe hyperactivity and restless legs
atypical facial pain
severe tremors
Psychological/Psychiatric
severe depression
irritability
aggression
anxiety
personality changes
insomnia
phobias
Chest
palpitations, tachycardia
shortness of breath
recent high blood pressure
Gastrointestinal
nausea
diarrhea, sometimes with blood in stools
abdominal pain
pain when swallowing
Skin and Allergies
itching without a rash
lip and mouth reactions
hives
aggravated respiratory allergies such as asthma
Endocrine and Metabolic
loss of control of diabetes
menstrual changes
marked thinning or loss of hair
marked weight loss
gradual weight gain
aggravated low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
severe PMS
Other
frequency of voiding and burning during urination
excessive thirst, fluid retention, leg swelling, and bloating
increased susceptibility to infection
Additional Symptoms of Aspartame Toxicity include the most critical symptoms of all
death
irreversible brain damage
birth defects, including mental retardation
peptic ulcers
aspartame addiction and increased craving for sweets
hyperactivity in children
severe depression
aggressive behavior
suicidal tendencies
Aspartame may trigger, mimic, or cause the following illnesses:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Epstein-Barr
Post-Polio Syndrome
Lyme Disease
Grave’s Disease
Meniere’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease
ALS
Epilepsy
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
EMS
Hypothyroidism
Mercury sensitivity from Amalgam fillings
Fibromyalgia
Lupus
non-Hodgkins
Lymphoma
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Day 9 -A much MUCH better day!
This morning, I did my devotions and read not only 3 or 4 chapters... but 12!! Yes I did! I'm jumping around this year and also reading the correct date from Proverbs every day of the year so what day of the month it is... I read Proverbs that number chapter. Means I'll read almost every chapter every month of the year!
So... Proverbs, Psalms, Revelation and James are the books I'm in right now.
Anyway, once that was done, Ember was throwing a fit and fighting with everyone so suddenly a light of inspiration went on in my brain that was so craving diet coke yesterday and very very foggy. I instituted a Mom's Helper where one of my three littles... meaning Ember & Autumn-Rose my 7.5 yr old twins and my 5.5 yr old son Zachary will each have a day to help mom all day... So... they will wipe dishes, carry laundry back and forth, set and clear tables, put cream on mommy's sore aching feet and brush her hair.... with over 3 feet of it, and tendonitis so bad, it's really hard to just brush out all the time. And the feet... well always ALWAYS in burning pain. sigh...
So anyway... Em's putting away dishes and I ask her to wipe out one small cup cupboard since it was nearly empty anyway and once that's done, she asks to do a big corner cupboard that I've been avoiding and so has everyone else! I said no... I was too busy then changed my mind and we did it anyway. Then because there were dishes we don't normally use, I packed up a box for when the older kids move out and taped and labeled it and stashed it in my closet which has lots of space behind the clothes. That freed up a lot of space! I'm not near done... but it's a start and my mood is much improved over yesterday although I cannot see with or without my glasses on right now.
Got 3 loads of laundry done, 3 loads of dishes done including breakfast and then the work in the kitchen. So far so good... my lower abdomen has these wierd pains in it that I don't know what they are, but they come and go it seems and my legs are burning and stiff from mid-calf down to toes. The vision is terrible and I just tested my blood sugar levels. I have at least been drinking iced tea and by that... I mean Good Host Iced Tea is which is the only kind I like. Sugar is 4.8 so headed down unless I eat very soon. Usually once it gets under 5 I'm doomed if I don't eat within 15 minutes or so. Then it drops rapidly.
Feeling quite pleased with myself and all I've accomplished today even if the packing isn't totally done yet. There's still this afternoon, tonight and tomorrow for all of that I guess and I AM washing hubby's shirts and other clothing we'll need so not totally avoiding the packing thing. Funny how I avoid what I used to love!
So... Proverbs, Psalms, Revelation and James are the books I'm in right now.
Anyway, once that was done, Ember was throwing a fit and fighting with everyone so suddenly a light of inspiration went on in my brain that was so craving diet coke yesterday and very very foggy. I instituted a Mom's Helper where one of my three littles... meaning Ember & Autumn-Rose my 7.5 yr old twins and my 5.5 yr old son Zachary will each have a day to help mom all day... So... they will wipe dishes, carry laundry back and forth, set and clear tables, put cream on mommy's sore aching feet and brush her hair.... with over 3 feet of it, and tendonitis so bad, it's really hard to just brush out all the time. And the feet... well always ALWAYS in burning pain. sigh...
So anyway... Em's putting away dishes and I ask her to wipe out one small cup cupboard since it was nearly empty anyway and once that's done, she asks to do a big corner cupboard that I've been avoiding and so has everyone else! I said no... I was too busy then changed my mind and we did it anyway. Then because there were dishes we don't normally use, I packed up a box for when the older kids move out and taped and labeled it and stashed it in my closet which has lots of space behind the clothes. That freed up a lot of space! I'm not near done... but it's a start and my mood is much improved over yesterday although I cannot see with or without my glasses on right now.
Got 3 loads of laundry done, 3 loads of dishes done including breakfast and then the work in the kitchen. So far so good... my lower abdomen has these wierd pains in it that I don't know what they are, but they come and go it seems and my legs are burning and stiff from mid-calf down to toes. The vision is terrible and I just tested my blood sugar levels. I have at least been drinking iced tea and by that... I mean Good Host Iced Tea is which is the only kind I like. Sugar is 4.8 so headed down unless I eat very soon. Usually once it gets under 5 I'm doomed if I don't eat within 15 minutes or so. Then it drops rapidly.
Feeling quite pleased with myself and all I've accomplished today even if the packing isn't totally done yet. There's still this afternoon, tonight and tomorrow for all of that I guess and I AM washing hubby's shirts and other clothing we'll need so not totally avoiding the packing thing. Funny how I avoid what I used to love!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Day 8 - What kind of day will it be?
Well, so far, y daughter has borrowed money for gas to get to work, my husband is cranky and his cell phone wasn't charged last night so is dying on him, my 16 yr old is off to work for the day, going to Brunkild so no doubt will pass his dad who is at work in Carman... but not his sister who is in Emersen lol. Three different towns! Josh will go to work here in town this afternoon. That leaves me... with a clingy baby girl this morning who only wants her big brother Josh who wants to get his own things done... my 13, 11yr old daughters and my 7 yr old twin girls plus their 5 yr old brother to get a double paper route done. Oh and did I mention my van that is supposed to be fixed for our trip coming up soon but isn't.... still is leaking and my husband can't see where it's leaking from, but it overheats sigh....
So that's how this morning has gone thus far although I did get a cup of coffee a few minutes ago and finished my devotions or almost did before Ember started tormenting Zachary over a balloon left over from Kyla-Dawn's family party last night. SIGH.... one of THOSE days and my physical and mental state today says NO NO NO!
I've resisted the diet coke on two trips to the city now, but definitely am not enjoying not having it. I've passed a point where now I almost feel angry that I am being deprived and I think my resolve could go out the window very easily about now. I can't have a pop, can't have a gulp, can't order a drink at McDonalds... on and on it goes and it's really making me upset. I'm being extremely transparent here because I want to be able to look back and see how this all progressed. The first week it was like I can do this but I'm afraid I'll slip up. This week, it's already turning into all about me and how deprived I am. Never mind that it's my HEALTH at stake here.... and of course that's another issue altogether. The burning feet, my big toe that is searing with pain every step I take no matter if it's high heels, runners or bare feet! I'm so sick and tired of this pain pain pain all the time. I long for one day pain free! Wonder what it'd feel like?
Anyway... that's my rant for this morning and now that I've gotten it out.... I'm going to play a few facebook games for a bit and get my spirits up and then attack the house post party... and packing and all the other things I need to accomplish. Nobody is going to like it when they get home from work and find that they have to help with the route though. I simply can't walk today. sigh....
If you want to do something for me... pray for me.... for my attitude today, my coke addiction, my poor disabled van that's supposed to take us to Alberta in a few days....my cranky husband and children and definitely for our finances which are about to take a plunge again as the layoff that was given in May, then held off by various disgusting and dirty jobs no human being should have to undertake.... is now about to become reality. There is no work in this area at all. We've both applied for years over and over to different places... hundreds of them and work has simply dried up. What this means we don't yet know for sure... but something has to change and fast! So please help us pray for God's will and guidance in our lives.
So that's how this morning has gone thus far although I did get a cup of coffee a few minutes ago and finished my devotions or almost did before Ember started tormenting Zachary over a balloon left over from Kyla-Dawn's family party last night. SIGH.... one of THOSE days and my physical and mental state today says NO NO NO!
I've resisted the diet coke on two trips to the city now, but definitely am not enjoying not having it. I've passed a point where now I almost feel angry that I am being deprived and I think my resolve could go out the window very easily about now. I can't have a pop, can't have a gulp, can't order a drink at McDonalds... on and on it goes and it's really making me upset. I'm being extremely transparent here because I want to be able to look back and see how this all progressed. The first week it was like I can do this but I'm afraid I'll slip up. This week, it's already turning into all about me and how deprived I am. Never mind that it's my HEALTH at stake here.... and of course that's another issue altogether. The burning feet, my big toe that is searing with pain every step I take no matter if it's high heels, runners or bare feet! I'm so sick and tired of this pain pain pain all the time. I long for one day pain free! Wonder what it'd feel like?
Anyway... that's my rant for this morning and now that I've gotten it out.... I'm going to play a few facebook games for a bit and get my spirits up and then attack the house post party... and packing and all the other things I need to accomplish. Nobody is going to like it when they get home from work and find that they have to help with the route though. I simply can't walk today. sigh....
If you want to do something for me... pray for me.... for my attitude today, my coke addiction, my poor disabled van that's supposed to take us to Alberta in a few days....my cranky husband and children and definitely for our finances which are about to take a plunge again as the layoff that was given in May, then held off by various disgusting and dirty jobs no human being should have to undertake.... is now about to become reality. There is no work in this area at all. We've both applied for years over and over to different places... hundreds of them and work has simply dried up. What this means we don't yet know for sure... but something has to change and fast! So please help us pray for God's will and guidance in our lives.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Day 7!!! I've made it one whole week!
I nearly lost it last night. Went to Winnipeg with my daughter and we both were hungry and wanted to grab some rotten ronny's but I nearly went into hysterics because I wanted a cold fountain drink sooooooo badly! Everywhere we looked, there was COKE COKE and MORE COKE products and it was really getting me down! I was literally going into a frenzy thinking how I could control myself at a fast food resturant and NOT get a diet coke because that's just a normal thing for me. Order a number this or that and it comes with a drink sooooo nope can't do that anymore!
Once we got home all proud of how well I dealt with my intense cravings and habits that need to be changed when I go to the city... I discovered my darling 5 yr old son, had put that bottle of diet coke we were hiding in case of a freak out... in the fridge. Now if you know me.... that coke could have sat there for years and no matter how bad I flipped out over it... I'd not touch it because....... IT WAS WARM!!!! However............now it's in the FRIDGE and apparently had been for over 24 hours and so it was just the way I like it and ready for me, in my current state of mind to flip out and drink drink drink!!! I wanted to so badly!!! We'd bought some juice, I was craving orange juice with ice in it, so my hubby made that for me while I hid in the lazyboy refusing to look as I barked out commands. It went something like this....
DERWIN!!!!! OPEN THAT STUPID DIET COKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SPLIT IT BETWEEN EVERYONE WHO LIKES IT AND LET EM DRINK IT! I DO NOT WANT TO SEE ANYBODY WITH IT SO THEY HAVE TO STAY BEHIND MY CHAIR (in dining room) AND HURRY WITH THAT JUICE!!!!!!!!
Luckily, my family understood and the kids enjoyed the diet coke which I feel bad for giving them, but I didn't want it where I could get ahold of it. Derk told me later he was going to take it to work and get rid of it on me the other day but couldn't find it..... there it was in the fridge all the time! SO..... it's gone... there's no more in this house and by God's grace, there won't BE any more in this house.
So we ordered a quarter ham (btw... if you don't want or like cheese... don't order a Quarter cheeseburger without cheese. They'll still charge the full price but if you order a quarter ham... apparently they don't. This was told to us at a drive through window) and Kyla-Dawn ordered a McChicken burger and we each got a dessert. Then we drove to St. Norbert's Macs where she got a drink for herself... some green tea thing I think... ick... and I got a DASANI water! My favorite brand if I must drink the stuff! I'm still choking down about 2 bottles of water a day. Wish I could up that amount, but hey... no diet coke AND 2 bottles of water is a great start right? Now that I'll be entering my second week.... maybe I can force a 3rd bottle of water in there somewhere.
Yesterday was more of a slower easier day for me. I didn't have to make supper, I didn't do any laundry and just put clothing where it needed to go, sorted out outfits etc. Then I went to the city where I walked from car to Partsource and back, into Winners where we walked around the store and then never got out of the car until we were home. It also was raining on and off so very damp. Here's the deal today after that activity.
I can hardly walk. My lower back has so much pressure in the spinal area I could hardly get out of bed.
My feet and ankles are burning with this sort of cold firelike pain and my knee is going to explode. My left wrist and elbow are so brittle feeling and I can hardly move my left elbow at all let alone straighten it out. My vision is not all that bad at the moment. My head is aching slightly with what I call a coffee headache. I sometimes can drink lots of coffee and be fine, or once in a while.... I feel almost high off of my first cup and then get a headache. Dunno what causes that! So today, I got in about a quarter of a cup before it hit and I left it alone. Needless to say, I'm not moving very fast.
Today is my firstborn child's 21st birthday can you believe it? Time has flown by and she's grown into a beautiful redhead whom I love very much. Heading back to bible college in a month for her 2nd year and we are so very proud of her! So besides everything on my plate for today... and no vehicle..... I need to put together a birthday dinner and celebration.
Gonna be a very busy day!!
Once we got home all proud of how well I dealt with my intense cravings and habits that need to be changed when I go to the city... I discovered my darling 5 yr old son, had put that bottle of diet coke we were hiding in case of a freak out... in the fridge. Now if you know me.... that coke could have sat there for years and no matter how bad I flipped out over it... I'd not touch it because....... IT WAS WARM!!!! However............now it's in the FRIDGE and apparently had been for over 24 hours and so it was just the way I like it and ready for me, in my current state of mind to flip out and drink drink drink!!! I wanted to so badly!!! We'd bought some juice, I was craving orange juice with ice in it, so my hubby made that for me while I hid in the lazyboy refusing to look as I barked out commands. It went something like this....
DERWIN!!!!! OPEN THAT STUPID DIET COKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SPLIT IT BETWEEN EVERYONE WHO LIKES IT AND LET EM DRINK IT! I DO NOT WANT TO SEE ANYBODY WITH IT SO THEY HAVE TO STAY BEHIND MY CHAIR (in dining room) AND HURRY WITH THAT JUICE!!!!!!!!
Luckily, my family understood and the kids enjoyed the diet coke which I feel bad for giving them, but I didn't want it where I could get ahold of it. Derk told me later he was going to take it to work and get rid of it on me the other day but couldn't find it..... there it was in the fridge all the time! SO..... it's gone... there's no more in this house and by God's grace, there won't BE any more in this house.
So we ordered a quarter ham (btw... if you don't want or like cheese... don't order a Quarter cheeseburger without cheese. They'll still charge the full price but if you order a quarter ham... apparently they don't. This was told to us at a drive through window) and Kyla-Dawn ordered a McChicken burger and we each got a dessert. Then we drove to St. Norbert's Macs where she got a drink for herself... some green tea thing I think... ick... and I got a DASANI water! My favorite brand if I must drink the stuff! I'm still choking down about 2 bottles of water a day. Wish I could up that amount, but hey... no diet coke AND 2 bottles of water is a great start right? Now that I'll be entering my second week.... maybe I can force a 3rd bottle of water in there somewhere.
Yesterday was more of a slower easier day for me. I didn't have to make supper, I didn't do any laundry and just put clothing where it needed to go, sorted out outfits etc. Then I went to the city where I walked from car to Partsource and back, into Winners where we walked around the store and then never got out of the car until we were home. It also was raining on and off so very damp. Here's the deal today after that activity.
I can hardly walk. My lower back has so much pressure in the spinal area I could hardly get out of bed.
My feet and ankles are burning with this sort of cold firelike pain and my knee is going to explode. My left wrist and elbow are so brittle feeling and I can hardly move my left elbow at all let alone straighten it out. My vision is not all that bad at the moment. My head is aching slightly with what I call a coffee headache. I sometimes can drink lots of coffee and be fine, or once in a while.... I feel almost high off of my first cup and then get a headache. Dunno what causes that! So today, I got in about a quarter of a cup before it hit and I left it alone. Needless to say, I'm not moving very fast.
Today is my firstborn child's 21st birthday can you believe it? Time has flown by and she's grown into a beautiful redhead whom I love very much. Heading back to bible college in a month for her 2nd year and we are so very proud of her! So besides everything on my plate for today... and no vehicle..... I need to put together a birthday dinner and celebration.
Gonna be a very busy day!!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Day 6 - measurement changes
Today, I woke up with a slight headache and slightly nauseated but since my daughter had both yesterday, I'm figuring this isn't from the diet coke withdrawl.
Spent a restless night due to my cramping tight pressure filled legs. I get this alot and don't know why. Could it be from the aspartame symptoms? Who knows! I'm watching the phantom aches and pains closely however, to see if after some time off the coke, they go away. Wouldn't that be nice! I'm so stiff, when I rotate my ankles especially my left which is my good leg with no surgeries done ever, it feels brittle and cracking it feels extremely painful. Much more pain than before. Also that leg has been throbbing from ankle to thigh.
The right foot which has had surgery on all my toes and tendons 3 times, plus a partial amputation on the middle toe, is hurting too and burns and stings on the side of the big toe. Wondering what's causing that? Nothing new though. This type of pain has been an old friend.... enemy... since I was a child. Oh for one pain_free day!
My left elbow with the tendonitis in it... was doing fairly well but in the past two days of pulling clean wet clothing from the washer all day, has become very very sore and I can hardly move it. It feels extremely stiff and brittle too with that same pain my left ankle has. What is this?!? A friend has suggested chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia something I've looked into before and it could be... but I just wish they'd find out because some days the pain is more than I can bear!
I had two bottles of water yesterday and two glasses of chocolate milk. So far today.... on my first bottle of water.
Anyway, after my energetic blissful day yesterday, this one isn't as nice. I've done my devotions and my eyes were fine, but after eating, turned blurry and now they are bugging me. My oldest two boys are deciding to fight over a stupid pair of underwear and pants that neither of them will claim! I know one thing.... my husband has never fit that size in years and so guess what guys? Either one of you owns them, or it's one of your friend's clothing but either way you are responsible for them being in this house so figure it out before I blow my stack. Nothing more aggravating than hearing a almost 19 yr old fighting with his 16 yr old brother!!! Especially while my 14 month old daughter is throwing a fit over her nap and my 7 yr old twins and 10 yr old daughter not to mention their 5 yr old brother keep entering the room setting her off all over again! SIGH....
Well, this too shall pass... Doing some cleaning and updating this blog in between packing for our vacation. Trying to remember how I packed the 5 younger kids in one big suitcase, my hubby and I in a smaller one and the baby in a different bag last fall because I'm positive we had far more clothing in there then than we will need this time!!!
Oh and y 13 yr old daughter has informed me that the gigantic suitcase her 21 yr old (as of tomorrow) sister will be taking won't house all the clothing the two of them will need for a 4 day camp!!! hmmmmm we will see about that one!
Well time for some GOOD news! My bellybutton area has gone down a half inch, my bottom area an inch and my hips also an inch.
YAAAAAAY and the biggest news of all is that since this is since July 11th my first measuring time, but... in reality.... the biggest change has occurred since quitting diet coke last week and I measured July 18th so these changes are from then till now!
Spent a restless night due to my cramping tight pressure filled legs. I get this alot and don't know why. Could it be from the aspartame symptoms? Who knows! I'm watching the phantom aches and pains closely however, to see if after some time off the coke, they go away. Wouldn't that be nice! I'm so stiff, when I rotate my ankles especially my left which is my good leg with no surgeries done ever, it feels brittle and cracking it feels extremely painful. Much more pain than before. Also that leg has been throbbing from ankle to thigh.
The right foot which has had surgery on all my toes and tendons 3 times, plus a partial amputation on the middle toe, is hurting too and burns and stings on the side of the big toe. Wondering what's causing that? Nothing new though. This type of pain has been an old friend.... enemy... since I was a child. Oh for one pain_free day!
My left elbow with the tendonitis in it... was doing fairly well but in the past two days of pulling clean wet clothing from the washer all day, has become very very sore and I can hardly move it. It feels extremely stiff and brittle too with that same pain my left ankle has. What is this?!? A friend has suggested chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia something I've looked into before and it could be... but I just wish they'd find out because some days the pain is more than I can bear!
I had two bottles of water yesterday and two glasses of chocolate milk. So far today.... on my first bottle of water.
Anyway, after my energetic blissful day yesterday, this one isn't as nice. I've done my devotions and my eyes were fine, but after eating, turned blurry and now they are bugging me. My oldest two boys are deciding to fight over a stupid pair of underwear and pants that neither of them will claim! I know one thing.... my husband has never fit that size in years and so guess what guys? Either one of you owns them, or it's one of your friend's clothing but either way you are responsible for them being in this house so figure it out before I blow my stack. Nothing more aggravating than hearing a almost 19 yr old fighting with his 16 yr old brother!!! Especially while my 14 month old daughter is throwing a fit over her nap and my 7 yr old twins and 10 yr old daughter not to mention their 5 yr old brother keep entering the room setting her off all over again! SIGH....
Well, this too shall pass... Doing some cleaning and updating this blog in between packing for our vacation. Trying to remember how I packed the 5 younger kids in one big suitcase, my hubby and I in a smaller one and the baby in a different bag last fall because I'm positive we had far more clothing in there then than we will need this time!!!
Oh and y 13 yr old daughter has informed me that the gigantic suitcase her 21 yr old (as of tomorrow) sister will be taking won't house all the clothing the two of them will need for a 4 day camp!!! hmmmmm we will see about that one!
Well time for some GOOD news! My bellybutton area has gone down a half inch, my bottom area an inch and my hips also an inch.
YAAAAAAY and the biggest news of all is that since this is since July 11th my first measuring time, but... in reality.... the biggest change has occurred since quitting diet coke last week and I measured July 18th so these changes are from then till now!
Monday, July 25, 2011
Day 5!! Feeling better today
Well here it is only 9am and already I've gotten up, changed a very wet diaper, stripped my princess's bed and made mine, talked with my daughter before work, played with DeeDee and put in the first load of laundry. I've washed a load of dishes, put the load away from last night and tidied the kitchen, gotten all the kids up and folded a load of laundry from last night in the dryer. Now I'm on here updating my facebook and blog. Normally IF I were downstairs at this point, I'd be braindead but today I see to have some get up and go in me and so I'm getting up and going lol.
So much to do today. Ladies' meeting tonight at the church to prepare for, packing to begin, laundry to do if there's any left.... laundry room was pretty empty! YES!
So... here goes.... maybe I'll even get some cleaning done at the church today. I want to tackle the Office and it's shelves and closets next in my deep cleaning of the church. Last week, we did regular cleaning plus two storage cupboards and the pulpit area. Still so much I want to get done this month there yet and that means one week lol.
One thing though is the irritibility I've felt this past week. It's been over the top rage really inside and I'm positive I've let it out on my poor family. My husband who is quitting real coke also is grouchy and touchy. We knew that would happen but there was no way to just one of us quit at a time... so our poor family lol. They've been pretty understanding and have done more than usual around the house and Derk took all the kids out on Saturday giving me hours of time alone in the house. It was almost scary being here alone and not hearing ANYONE around making even the slightest noise! However, it was much needed and very very nice!
Today I feel almost cheerful again and am hoping it's because I've broken through this thing. Here's hoping the rest of that headache disappears and I can be the old me... the one with energy and purpose.... I hate feeling like an old lady, a crippled up person who can't do anything anymore or have any fun. I MAY be 45 but I certainly don't feel it mentally... physically perhaps about 85 but not mentally. I still feel in my early 20"s I think perhaps because Derikkah is as old as my first baby was at 25 and all these kids have kept me from getting too old before my time ha ha.... is that a good thing? Sure hope so!
btw... if you notice m words missing that m..... my keyboard has decided it wants to stick.
So much to do today. Ladies' meeting tonight at the church to prepare for, packing to begin, laundry to do if there's any left.... laundry room was pretty empty! YES!
So... here goes.... maybe I'll even get some cleaning done at the church today. I want to tackle the Office and it's shelves and closets next in my deep cleaning of the church. Last week, we did regular cleaning plus two storage cupboards and the pulpit area. Still so much I want to get done this month there yet and that means one week lol.
One thing though is the irritibility I've felt this past week. It's been over the top rage really inside and I'm positive I've let it out on my poor family. My husband who is quitting real coke also is grouchy and touchy. We knew that would happen but there was no way to just one of us quit at a time... so our poor family lol. They've been pretty understanding and have done more than usual around the house and Derk took all the kids out on Saturday giving me hours of time alone in the house. It was almost scary being here alone and not hearing ANYONE around making even the slightest noise! However, it was much needed and very very nice!
Today I feel almost cheerful again and am hoping it's because I've broken through this thing. Here's hoping the rest of that headache disappears and I can be the old me... the one with energy and purpose.... I hate feeling like an old lady, a crippled up person who can't do anything anymore or have any fun. I MAY be 45 but I certainly don't feel it mentally... physically perhaps about 85 but not mentally. I still feel in my early 20"s I think perhaps because Derikkah is as old as my first baby was at 25 and all these kids have kept me from getting too old before my time ha ha.... is that a good thing? Sure hope so!
btw... if you notice m words missing that m..... my keyboard has decided it wants to stick.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Day 4 - Headache in full force
All night my head felt like it would explode, my right leg has tensed up even more than it normally does during the night leaving me awake to tend my daughter at 4:10am with the way I was feeling and so tired that I changed her diaper leaning over her and ended up pulling my left shoulder muscle which happens very often. So... I showered in as hot a shower as I can stand... translation boiling as I love love LOVE hot water... and got ready for church. Had to leave the sanctuary and go sit in the back because my head hurt too much in the lights. Blood sugar must have been low too because I felt totally awful and had a chocolate bar which seemed to help.
After church, we drove Sis. Ruth home to St. Jean and headed back stopping at Bigway. As we left there, I got that pressure pain around my middle and up my left side front and back of my chest. Last time I had this, I ended up in the hospital. They said then that I had a bowel infection but I don't feel all the same things this time and am wondering if this is caused by the aspertame thing or something else?
I almost gave it up last night. There's a 2L of diet coke in my back hall and I was ready to come down and get it just to stop the headache. I've done that before and then resumed my no coke but decided not to this time and waited it out with a pillow over my head till morning. Honestly it's much harder this time!
Some good side effects....I am drinking more lemonade, iced tea and water... the skin on my arms isn't so dry and papery and I feel like I've tightened up a bit in the arms, fingers, hands, legs and feet departments anyway. Just enough probably for ME to notice... not everyone else sigh... although my girls say they can tell.
So... here I sit... recovering from whatever attack that was that hit me a half hour ago... and hoping and praying this awful headache will leave.
Still have another service to get through tonight.
After church, we drove Sis. Ruth home to St. Jean and headed back stopping at Bigway. As we left there, I got that pressure pain around my middle and up my left side front and back of my chest. Last time I had this, I ended up in the hospital. They said then that I had a bowel infection but I don't feel all the same things this time and am wondering if this is caused by the aspertame thing or something else?
I almost gave it up last night. There's a 2L of diet coke in my back hall and I was ready to come down and get it just to stop the headache. I've done that before and then resumed my no coke but decided not to this time and waited it out with a pillow over my head till morning. Honestly it's much harder this time!
Some good side effects....I am drinking more lemonade, iced tea and water... the skin on my arms isn't so dry and papery and I feel like I've tightened up a bit in the arms, fingers, hands, legs and feet departments anyway. Just enough probably for ME to notice... not everyone else sigh... although my girls say they can tell.
So... here I sit... recovering from whatever attack that was that hit me a half hour ago... and hoping and praying this awful headache will leave.
Still have another service to get through tonight.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Day 3 - Withdrawal is in full force
Oh my word! I've forgotten how bad day three can get. Well actually it all started up last night sometime if I'm honest...so day 2 as well then. All afternoon and evening I wanted diet coke SO SO SO bad. I resisted though and my grand total of drinks yesterday was a pitiful, 1 lemonade about 12 oz with ice, lots of it. 1.5 bottles of water with ice... lots and lots of it! 2.5 10 oz glasses of something we had at my birthday dinner and hubby recreated to take my mind off coke. Cranberry juice, Orange juice and some sprite which is technically pop, but doesn't have aspertame in it which is the big deal about the diet coke thing so is okay... although I'd rather not get into the habit of having ANY pop right now. This whole diet coke thing will also save us money if we can just QUIT pop in our house period rather than me finding something safer to transfer my loyalty to.
So... last night the urges for a Diet Coke were overwhelming and my hubby had to keep reminding me that I am strong enough to do this and that I've done it before. You see... HE can drink almost anything. I can't and am a pretty loyal one drink person and that's the way I've always been. When I was a kid, perhaps a few other kinds of pop here and there, but Regina water was horrid and we just soon started buying tons of Pepsi and that was my drink until I switched to Diet Coke after quitting Pepsi for 2 years. So I know this can be done, but the headache has started up and my eyes feel like they're being twisted out of my head!
All day yesterday and all night too, my left leg throbbed with a crippling pain, my left arm is kind of tingly today and my tendonitis in my left elbow is acting up so badly when I thought it had begun to heal at last! I had pressure around my middle, like the beginnings of a gall bladder attack last night but thankfully it went away. My breathing has been bad for the past two days which doesn't make any sense since the heat wave has broken here and these past two days have been less humid and cooler. Has to be the withdrawal. I guess I'm well preserved after drinking this stuff for 14 years!
This morning, except for the huge headache, foggy eyesight and throbbing muscles in my shoulders and back, not sure where or why that came.... I feel anxious to get some things done around here.
Oh... the best part right now..... I AM ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yup! First time alone in this house since I couldn't tell you when! I can hear the dryer flipping clothes around in the back hall which is the very back of our house and I am sitting here in the very front! Now that's a rare thing because the kids make SO much noise all of the time.
I know this quiet won't last for long.... maybe a half hour to an hour.... so I'm going to enjoy it to the fullest! The only thing bothering me is.... where do I start? A long hot bath? Clean up breakfast messes? Go upstairs and read? Start packing for our vacation coming right up? Decisions... Decisions... but I'm NOT going for that bottle of coke hidden in the back hall so I don't see it. It was still full when I started this and we just put it away for extreme freak outs and there will be some.... but can I still keep that bottle unopened until they end and I have broken my addiction because that IS what it is... an addiction I guess.... to diet coke? We'll see!
So... last night the urges for a Diet Coke were overwhelming and my hubby had to keep reminding me that I am strong enough to do this and that I've done it before. You see... HE can drink almost anything. I can't and am a pretty loyal one drink person and that's the way I've always been. When I was a kid, perhaps a few other kinds of pop here and there, but Regina water was horrid and we just soon started buying tons of Pepsi and that was my drink until I switched to Diet Coke after quitting Pepsi for 2 years. So I know this can be done, but the headache has started up and my eyes feel like they're being twisted out of my head!
All day yesterday and all night too, my left leg throbbed with a crippling pain, my left arm is kind of tingly today and my tendonitis in my left elbow is acting up so badly when I thought it had begun to heal at last! I had pressure around my middle, like the beginnings of a gall bladder attack last night but thankfully it went away. My breathing has been bad for the past two days which doesn't make any sense since the heat wave has broken here and these past two days have been less humid and cooler. Has to be the withdrawal. I guess I'm well preserved after drinking this stuff for 14 years!
This morning, except for the huge headache, foggy eyesight and throbbing muscles in my shoulders and back, not sure where or why that came.... I feel anxious to get some things done around here.
Oh... the best part right now..... I AM ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yup! First time alone in this house since I couldn't tell you when! I can hear the dryer flipping clothes around in the back hall which is the very back of our house and I am sitting here in the very front! Now that's a rare thing because the kids make SO much noise all of the time.
I know this quiet won't last for long.... maybe a half hour to an hour.... so I'm going to enjoy it to the fullest! The only thing bothering me is.... where do I start? A long hot bath? Clean up breakfast messes? Go upstairs and read? Start packing for our vacation coming right up? Decisions... Decisions... but I'm NOT going for that bottle of coke hidden in the back hall so I don't see it. It was still full when I started this and we just put it away for extreme freak outs and there will be some.... but can I still keep that bottle unopened until they end and I have broken my addiction because that IS what it is... an addiction I guess.... to diet coke? We'll see!
Friday, July 22, 2011
Day 2 Blues
Okay.... think this withdrawal thing is really kicking into high gear. Really want a coke so badly! Not giving in though so that's good. I'm exhausted to the point where I think I'm going to need to lie down for awhile. Head is sort of throbbing dully in the back of my aching sore, and very blurry eyes. Jenaya is going to start serving water to me... ice water because that's the ONLY way I can stand it. I detest water! I won't get it for myself and am finding I have no get up and go although I did last week.... no desire to accomplish anything and sort of an overall feeling of blahhhhh which I know from previous attempts to ditch sugar or coke, always happens to me and the only thing to do is fight through it. After today and tomorrow.... things should get better.... I hope anyway! As of right now... it's been 36 hrs and 45 minutes diet coke free.
Day 2
It's 9:27am and I slept in until almost 8:30 this morning when my daughter woke me up. I played with Derikkah awhile in my bed then dressed and woke the other children. Already this morning, my vision is cloudy, my body is aching like you wouldn't believe from head to toe, and I can hardly stand on my legs which are throbbing and burning with this cold burning feeling. Slight headache, foggy brain and man do I need coffee!! At this time, I've been diet coke free for 33.5 hrs and the desire to have one is definitely growing stronger. This listless feeling isn't very fun that's for sure and my breathing seems harder this morning although my asthma hasn't really been all that bad through the entire heat wave but today, now that it's cooler it is acting up? sigh... Going to eat some hashbrowns here and have that coffee I didn't get yet. My little princess is playing beside me and I need to WAKE UP! lol
Day 1 - Successful!
Yesterday I started y journey to quit diet coke and hopefully get my health back. I have no idea if the things you read online are true or not, the hoax busting sites seem to say they are not true, but yet.... I've been drinking this stuff exclusively for about 14 years and have so many symptoms that these sites declare are from aspartame.
So.... each day I will doccument my symptoms, how I feel mentally, physically and also if I had any diet coke or not. I will be totally honest with you and myself on here and hopefully we will see some changes for the better...if not... I'll probably go back to drinking pop again.
I should mention, that if I'm not allowed to drink pop, then my family isn't either at least.... not in my house or sight. My diabetic husband shouldn't be drinking pop at all so he has promised not to drink any real coke either or as my children refer to it.... dad's coke or mom's coke. It's that bad folks. I'm figuring I can drink at LEAST a 2L of Diet Coke per day. Sometimes more, a LOT more if I get the chance.
So.... July 21st marked the first day of this strange journey.
Yesterday, I felt foggy in my brain all day, wandering here and there and not really remembering why I was doing things... yet... at times got things accomplished like....some clean laundry folded and sorted as to what will be packed for camp, what could be sent to the kids' rooms etc. I did my devotions which went well, had a tiny and I do mean tiny piece of turtle cheesecake for breakfast with a cup of coffee, cream and 2 sugar and later on, iced tea and lemonade and 1 bottle of water....ick. Not a great start, but still it was one nonetheless. Had French Toast for lunch and pork chops, whipped potatoes, peas, tomato casserole and bread n' butter something I was craving yesterday but don't usually have at meals anymore much.
Later I passed up icecream!
Ankle aching, leg throbbing, back throbbing and headache coming and going at times. However, I'd been out late the night before celebrating my 45th bday and so all the heat of this past week, plus the later night could be part of how I felt all day.
End result.... NO DIET COKE! 24 hours diet coke free!
So.... each day I will doccument my symptoms, how I feel mentally, physically and also if I had any diet coke or not. I will be totally honest with you and myself on here and hopefully we will see some changes for the better...if not... I'll probably go back to drinking pop again.
I should mention, that if I'm not allowed to drink pop, then my family isn't either at least.... not in my house or sight. My diabetic husband shouldn't be drinking pop at all so he has promised not to drink any real coke either or as my children refer to it.... dad's coke or mom's coke. It's that bad folks. I'm figuring I can drink at LEAST a 2L of Diet Coke per day. Sometimes more, a LOT more if I get the chance.
So.... July 21st marked the first day of this strange journey.
Yesterday, I felt foggy in my brain all day, wandering here and there and not really remembering why I was doing things... yet... at times got things accomplished like....some clean laundry folded and sorted as to what will be packed for camp, what could be sent to the kids' rooms etc. I did my devotions which went well, had a tiny and I do mean tiny piece of turtle cheesecake for breakfast with a cup of coffee, cream and 2 sugar and later on, iced tea and lemonade and 1 bottle of water....ick. Not a great start, but still it was one nonetheless. Had French Toast for lunch and pork chops, whipped potatoes, peas, tomato casserole and bread n' butter something I was craving yesterday but don't usually have at meals anymore much.
Later I passed up icecream!
Ankle aching, leg throbbing, back throbbing and headache coming and going at times. However, I'd been out late the night before celebrating my 45th bday and so all the heat of this past week, plus the later night could be part of how I felt all day.
End result.... NO DIET COKE! 24 hours diet coke free!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
COMING SOON!!!!!!!!!!
I am turning 45 years old next week and due to complications and health issues during the pregnancy and birth of my 9th baby, I after two decades exactly of bearing children am no longer able to do so. SO.... I've decided that now that my baby girl is one year old and counting....I will be 45 on July 20th and I am minus my gall bladder..... it's time to give myself the present my body wants. That is GOOD HEALTH!
As most of my friends and family know...I've been a nothing but pop drinker since I was little. First pepsi most of my childhood and teen years, then a brief 2 year break in which we quit drinking pop after we were married, then began the diet sprite for a year, then diet coke where I fell in love with this wonderful drink and announced we'd never part! I'd guess that was about 14 years ago. At least..... and so I drink nothing but my morning cup of coffee.........the odd lemonade or ice tea which mostly bothered me while pregnant or having gall bladder attacks so was limited.........and diet coke.
Diet COKE all day long.... never an empty glass like someone else would drink water. As soon as the coffee was finished in the morning.... the diet coke glass was filled and my day began.
There's lots of info online about aspartame poisoning and then there's lots to debunk it. However, I have lots of the symptoms that they declare part of aspartame poisoning and so..... I'm either going to debunk that myth or prove it right and debunk the people who say it's not true that it is harmful, but either way... what I am about to attempt..........is.............:
Break my personal addiction to DIET COKE
Get my body healthier, even if it's not aspartame poisoning as people think.... it still dehydrates you and I have symptoms of that too.
Because of my quitting pop, so are my children and my husband who has diabetes and needs to stop drinking coke especially because his IS the real thing not the diet version!
They also claim that people actually crave sweet things because of drinking diet drinks and Lord knows I do so hopefully this will help with that too.
I'm also going to attempt to eat right, less and definitely less sweet things.
The other thing I'm going to attempt, is exercise although it will be very hard for me to do regularly because I have one good day and then crash for 2 or 3 bad days before I can try again.
So... when does it all begin?
My daughter turns 10 on July 19th and I'm 45 the next day, then I have two more birthdays July 27th and August 10th, but The morning after my birthday..... I am going to start at least the coke and trying to eat better except for some cake on the bdays.
I'll try to keep this blog updated because I want a record of this experiment and need accountability!
Here goes.....wish me luck and PRAY for me!!! Maybe my family who will have to endure my irritability and headaches that come with trying to quit diet coke every other time.
As most of my friends and family know...I've been a nothing but pop drinker since I was little. First pepsi most of my childhood and teen years, then a brief 2 year break in which we quit drinking pop after we were married, then began the diet sprite for a year, then diet coke where I fell in love with this wonderful drink and announced we'd never part! I'd guess that was about 14 years ago. At least..... and so I drink nothing but my morning cup of coffee.........the odd lemonade or ice tea which mostly bothered me while pregnant or having gall bladder attacks so was limited.........and diet coke.
Diet COKE all day long.... never an empty glass like someone else would drink water. As soon as the coffee was finished in the morning.... the diet coke glass was filled and my day began.
There's lots of info online about aspartame poisoning and then there's lots to debunk it. However, I have lots of the symptoms that they declare part of aspartame poisoning and so..... I'm either going to debunk that myth or prove it right and debunk the people who say it's not true that it is harmful, but either way... what I am about to attempt..........is.............:
Break my personal addiction to DIET COKE
Get my body healthier, even if it's not aspartame poisoning as people think.... it still dehydrates you and I have symptoms of that too.
Because of my quitting pop, so are my children and my husband who has diabetes and needs to stop drinking coke especially because his IS the real thing not the diet version!
They also claim that people actually crave sweet things because of drinking diet drinks and Lord knows I do so hopefully this will help with that too.
I'm also going to attempt to eat right, less and definitely less sweet things.
The other thing I'm going to attempt, is exercise although it will be very hard for me to do regularly because I have one good day and then crash for 2 or 3 bad days before I can try again.
So... when does it all begin?
My daughter turns 10 on July 19th and I'm 45 the next day, then I have two more birthdays July 27th and August 10th, but The morning after my birthday..... I am going to start at least the coke and trying to eat better except for some cake on the bdays.
I'll try to keep this blog updated because I want a record of this experiment and need accountability!
Here goes.....wish me luck and PRAY for me!!! Maybe my family who will have to endure my irritability and headaches that come with trying to quit diet coke every other time.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Life's Changes.... Going with the Flow.
Today is day 3 of hubby working again after his parental leave. It was successful! We went to New Brunswick 3 times, Saskatchewan once and had our baby girl grow from a new born to turning 10 months on this coming Friday! Life has flip flopped so many ways so many times it's been nuts, good times, bad times, lean times but thankfully in all of that my husband has lost 31 lbs and 4 pant sizes and 4 holes tighter on his belt (meaning of 8 holes with 8 being the tightest, he's on hole number 8! I'm so thrilled. Also his diabetes is being looked at very closely and they are taking us seriously now at last. Now, if they will just figure out what is causing my vision to blurr so often and randomly I will be happy! So far... we've ruled out (I think) rheumatoid arthritis. My liver enzymes are elevated but it could be due to the gall bladder which has since been removed. We'll redo the blood work in a few days and see.
School is going much better and hubby went back on permanent afternoons monday to Friday. So that means from 2:30 when he leaves until 12:00 when he gets home life is different but better in a way. For one thing, this is during supper prep, eating and cleaning so now we eat our big meal at 1:30 and then the kids play out earlier and have to come in for a lighter supper of homemade soup and homemade bread or fry bread then stay in or close to home for the evening. I can't be alone with Derikkah because I'm not allowed to lift her till at least MAY!
I have so much more to say but for now.... I'll leave it at this because we're having a big breakfast for Dinner today and hamburger soup for supper later. Derk has Mike at Art Class and actually should be home soon. So.... things will speed up and I need to get in gear!
School is going much better and hubby went back on permanent afternoons monday to Friday. So that means from 2:30 when he leaves until 12:00 when he gets home life is different but better in a way. For one thing, this is during supper prep, eating and cleaning so now we eat our big meal at 1:30 and then the kids play out earlier and have to come in for a lighter supper of homemade soup and homemade bread or fry bread then stay in or close to home for the evening. I can't be alone with Derikkah because I'm not allowed to lift her till at least MAY!
I have so much more to say but for now.... I'll leave it at this because we're having a big breakfast for Dinner today and hamburger soup for supper later. Derk has Mike at Art Class and actually should be home soon. So.... things will speed up and I need to get in gear!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Pain Pain.... Go Away
Well it's official. My gallbladder is coming out on February 17th and after the pain I've been in, I can't wait although of course I am dreading it. Not sure what to expect, recovery is supposed to take 2-3 wks if they can do it with the camera and not open me completely up. I'm having another surgery as well at the same time so not sure how that will affect things.
Tonight it's a cold miserable night. We cancelled church. Too cold and our van won't start so our kids would need to walk and in -44C with windchill I'm not about to do that even for 2 blocks. Not with an 8 month old! So we decided a night off wouldn't hurt anybody and we cancelled.
JOsh has his food safety course in the morning so we will have no vehicle all day tomorrow. I had to cancel MIchael's art lesson and the kids needles too sigh.... it never rains but it pours eh?
Derikkah is getting so fun! She's standing up and getting down, crawling everywhere, giggling and is the most mischievious baby ever lol. She KNOWS what she's doing and laughs and laughs.
The pain is kind of bad right now so I'll update this more later on.
Tonight it's a cold miserable night. We cancelled church. Too cold and our van won't start so our kids would need to walk and in -44C with windchill I'm not about to do that even for 2 blocks. Not with an 8 month old! So we decided a night off wouldn't hurt anybody and we cancelled.
JOsh has his food safety course in the morning so we will have no vehicle all day tomorrow. I had to cancel MIchael's art lesson and the kids needles too sigh.... it never rains but it pours eh?
Derikkah is getting so fun! She's standing up and getting down, crawling everywhere, giggling and is the most mischievious baby ever lol. She KNOWS what she's doing and laughs and laughs.
The pain is kind of bad right now so I'll update this more later on.
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