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Quick pop in and update. We got back from Jadah's state gymnastic meet 3.5 hours away yesterday, and I'm still catching up at home. She did the best she's ever done this season with 3 blue ribbons and 1 red one. I am so proud of her. Anyway, I'm in the middle of cooking dinner, so I'll be on tomorrow.

PS. I started a diet and work out plan today. I will keep everyone posted of my progress in another thread. Starting weight 155, with 10-15 more to lose. Wish me luck!!!

I got my job back. I start on Sunday. I have mixed emotions about it. I'm happy because I'll be making money, but I really don't like that place anymore. Oh, well, a paycheck is a paycheck.

Well done to your little gymnist for the ribbons.Good news about the job,even if you dont like it for now it's some money.IN the mean time you can figure out what you want to do!

so glad you got your job back! How did that happen!!!!????

OMG gutter, what a b!tch!!! I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this, that's so immature and spiteful. I wouldn't let Audrey go either.

Congrats on the jobs Skyllar and mscherry. Mscherry, I know what you mean, money is money! I have no choice but to work at subway, until I get on to a teacher training course.

I didn't get in at Norwich Uni, I won't say 'sadly' cause it's their loss Everything happens for a reason (or atleast has benefits hehe) and so I know I'll get on a course somewhere else. We'll be staying in the North West of England for now, I've now applied to a Uni in Liverpool. With there being a good few Uni's around me (5 within an hours drive) I'm more likely to get in, where as, by Norwich there aren't many. Only Cambridge....which...erm...I'm not going to apply to lol. It's much easier now anyway. Rich is currently doing his teacher training and finishes in June, he needs to look for jobs for September ASAP. This means he can easily go to interviews and visit schools etc. We can look at flats easily and I don't have to stay over for an interview hehe.

Jen xxx

Thanks ladies. I go to work tomorrow with mixed emotions. I am happy to have a steady paycheck again, but the respect is out the window. I don't trust anyone, and I feel "funny". But, hey, it's good money, and I am willing to smile and nod to get it until I can get down to Dallas(with good jobs for both me and DF, of course). Okay, I feel my muscle relaxer kicking in finally. Good night, and wish me luck.

Gutter, I am so sorry you have been having trouble with your in laws, id tell them all to go and jump off the bridge! they cant pick and choose, they either reserve seats for you ALL or no one, i dont think its fair at all leaving somoene out, you are a family and are a "package" deal. I hope things get sorted, ive been through this kinda thing with my in laws before and i just told MIL, if you cant stand me that means you cant stand my kids so if you wanna see them start being nice, she loves her grandkids more than anything so im in control, if she wants to be a bitch i can be one back, since then we have all got on like a house on fire!

mscherry - Hope you enjoyed being back at work, hope it wasnt to stressful for you. but like you said a paycheck is a paycheck! also congrats on your little gymnasts achievements! thats awesome!!!!!!

Jen hope you get into uni soon, its the waiting thats the worst part! fingers crossed it all starts soon!

Well update on us. Since my last post so many things have happened! my mum and step dad are back togther (why i do not know) they are going to work through things (this i dont understand either) but its her life and i have told her i will support her whatever she chooses to do, she is a big girl. As for the other woman, we found out that she was also sleeping with my 18 year old step brother and she is 51. she is stirring alot of stuff and making life sooo hard but mum and my SD are as strong now as what they were when they got married and not letting all the shit come in between them, so its looking good, but then again for how long as this isnt the first time its happened.

We went to Christchurch last weekend which is 4 hours away, what a weekend, ever taking another holiday, jesse was a nightmare!!! i think we crammed to much in, in such a short time which made both kids really tired nd grumpy, they are settling back in at home now, but with daylight savings its ben horrible, they have been geting ap at 5am and refusing to go back down! So on our wee trip we done the zoo, went and seen my grandma and done lots of shopping!!! swimming playgrounds etc and last but not least went to the wiggles concert and i tell you it was AWESOME!!! jusse was in awe most of the time and only starting smiling in the last 10mins of the show, he just couldnt believe they were real, we were about 20 meters away from the stage and around 5000 people were there, so we were pretty close, jesse even got to give Jeff the purple wiggle a high 5! it was so awesome though, i really enjoyed it, will upload some pics when i put them on computer.

Kieran is walking behind a wee push trolley and pulling himself up on the furniture, he has really taken off in the last week. he is also cross cutting his teeth, he got his first bottom 2 in feb but in the last few days he has cut through an eye tooth and there are 5 more teeth ready to cum through in the next few days by the look of them, his wee cheeks are bright red. explains why he doesnt really want to eat and has been so grizzly! but at least they are all coming at once.

one of my good online friends from a nz forum that ive been friends with for 5 years now, well she earnt her angel wings yesterday, she has been fighting cancer but unfortunaly lost the battle. even though you guys dont know her, please keep her family in your prayers at the moment, she has left behind an amazing hubby and 2 gorgeous kids, a girl and boy. that family over the last 4 years have been to hell and back, they had to bury their 2nd child, a daughter who was born a couple of months prem and lived a day, then the following year had to bury then 3rd daughter who was born very prem but lived to 6 months and passed while watching a dvd on the couch with her mum and big sis, then their first boy was born the following year who also had health probs but was a fighter and is healthy now then also that year lisa was diagnosed with cancer. So it has been a long and tough road for this family and her hubby and 2 children need all the love and prayers to get them though this, she was an amazing woman and even though i never had the chance to meet her in person im so glad i got the chance to talk, chat, text and listen to her for the past 5 years. this woman was a true angel through and through, and would have done anything for anyone, so please if you have spare minute, her family need some love and warmth sent their way. thanks.

Right i better go, sorry for a long post just havnt had time to get on in the last few weeks, hopefully you see me round here a bit more!!!!!

I'm so sorry about your friend, that's awful. I hope close family and friends are coping ok xxx

Yay on getting your job back cherry

As for my inlaw problems, DF has decided to go alone, only if his dad will pay in advance and then he pay him back like $10 a week and nothing more until he's done paying it off.

Mum, wow hope it all goes okay for your mom and step dad. I read your post earlier, don't think I replied though. Glad to see you are being a supportive daughter though. Wow sounds like you've been thru sooo much being busy and all...sorry about your online friend, that is really sad and I will keep her family in my thoughts hun!

Mum,

I was moved to tears by your friends story (The one who died) and all the troubles with babies dying.I know it soundds cliche,but it just makes all the stupid shit seem (And IS ) SO unimportant.I Was about to post about some stupid insignifiacant stuff right now,but I will refrain.Instead I am going to go and hug my baby girl and my little boy really tight and breathe them in as much as I can.I am so happy and lucky to have them!Thoughts are with her and the family of course!big hugs! xxxxmore later xxxxxxxxx

Aww Holi you are a sweetheart.
Thanks to all of you. I have a link here which is from a tv program that was aired in nov, with her wish list of the things she wanted to achieve and a weekend away that has her ticking off many of those. You will find lisa to be an amazing, bubbly and strong person. here is the link for the show....
http://jagair.co.nz/close-up

and here is an article... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0811/S00199.htm

Life is to short and it does make you realise that some of the things we have we take for granted. im soo thankful that my children are happy and healthy.

I know this is kinda off topic, but Lisa has been a really good friend to me even if it was just only the phone and internet, but she was like you guys, i felt like id known her for years and she just felt like family, do you get what i mean??? but yes this family has been through sooo much, you wouldnt think it was possible, that god could be soo cruel to some but thats how life is......keep them in your prayers and thoughts. xxxxx

Not a whole lot going on here, just been busy trying to get everything ready for Wesley when he arrives - we finally got the nursery painted, and everything is on order. We'll be setting up the crib tomorrow, the dresser should arrive next weekend, and I still need to re-cover the rocker and glider, and finish making the bedding. Got the curtains ordered Friday so those should get here late next week or early the week after. I can't wait for it all to come together so I feel like I am ready and can relax! I'm going to be taking it somewhat easy this week, probably only a little shopping and getting my new drivers' license, along with my sewing.

ok i know i never post here, like ever so sorry to just intrude with a selfish post! lol!!

anyways, i called my sister in california yesterday to wish her a happy birthday, it was her 25th birthday yesterday! and she was happy i called since she doesnt have much out there but her BF (her and my other sister havent spoken in months, they are fighting and both VERY stubborn, so who knows when that will end) but then she told me that she recently ruptured and herniated a disc in her neck/back and after going to the dr and getting tests run and everything they said they will have to do complicated surgery to repair/replace it where they go into her neck and take a graft and then rebuild and repair the disc. its very complicated and shes worried because of the nature of it, if the dr makes one wrong move she could end up paralyzed afterward. im also very worried about her just because she is feeling so lonely and she has said that she would love to see me again and meet kaydance before the surgery just in case something goes wrong. she isnt going to get the surgery more than likely for at least a week or two since she is having to deal with insurance and workers-comp claims (it happened at work) but they have her seeing a pain specialist now to help with all the nerve pain until she can get the procedure done. i am just asking you all if you dont mind to keep her in your prayers that the surgery goes ok and she has a speedy recovery!

then, i talked to my office manager this morning (she does our finances too lol, we are really bad with money...) and she has given me the green light to buy a ticket (kaydee flies free being under 2 yrs old) and the ok to take time off work. so if all goes according to plan i may be going to california with kaydee next week!! i just have to make a few phone calls to make sure ive got a place to stay and all while im there, i had a place for when we were going to go in july, but the trip got cancelled so i will see if the offer still stands and its not to intrusive of me to come such short notice. then i just have to book the flight, and start getting everything packed up and ready to go! ill keep you all updated, but i may be MIA next week if everything goes right and im across the country!

I have been gone, it feels forever.
Mum,
I'm sorry about your online friend. Her husband and children are in my prayers.

Nika,
I'm sorry to hear about your sister. I'm glad you're able to go and see her with Kaydance. Have a great visit. Your sister is also in my prayers.

Update on me. Life has been a big hectic blur. Work is much busier than it had been before I left, so it's been tiring me out. I finished school on the 6th, so will participate in our commencement ceremony on May 16th. Jarelle and Jayden went to New Jersey for a week and a half to visit his family. His grandfather died while he was there(he was warned right before he left, so he was prepared, kind of). Jayden is having a ball, he says. I've never been away from her for more than a day, so I thought it would be hard, but I've been too busy to sit and mope. They come back this Sunday. I've been working out in the yard to get my flower and my food garden ready. Turning ground over "from scratch" is hard work. Well, it feels good to be back. I will try not to get so busy that I don't come on here and "hang out" with my friends. Take care.

Hey Nika sweety,sorry to hear about your sis.glad you are able to go and see her thoguh.it will do you both good.

Ms Cherry,nice to see you back.Sorry you been missing your baby,bet it's been nice to have a little peace at home for a minute though and she'll be back before you know it.I guess it's good that works busy?Are you still all thinking of going to texas or is that plan on hold now?

As for me,not pregnant woohoo(was worried for a little while) and been busy unpacking trying to organise things.This weekend,we're going back to greenville to visit MIL and GmaIL.Gonna be a tight sqeze staying there but it's only for one and a half nights.During that time,we have to get the car detailed and pick up the rest of our stuff with a uhaul.it's a pain in the butt but at least it will be done after that.

Hope everyone else is well!

Nika, sorry about your sister but California sounds exciting! Didn't know your summer trip was cancelled.

Mscherry, a garden? You're ambitious! My parents ALWAYS have a big garden, but I just can't get into it. So what you planting?

Angel, already commented on the non-pregnancy....congrats! LOL!

Hubby will probably be going back to work on the 27th. Wa-hoo! A bit later than we wanted, but all good. He gets laid-off every winter so this is nothing new and nothing we don't plan for. I WISH WISH WISH he'd get my bathroom remodel complete before he starts work again, but *sigh* he's made so many promises regarding that over the years.....

Been a bit of a rut again myself. I just feel like I'm plodding along, one day to the next, just waiting for something (yeah you know what) to happen, and then trying to move on when it doesn't. I hate my house; it's always in utter shambles and hubby never seems to complete projects, which forces us to leave things in strange places because they don't have a home.....like my so-called medicine chest which sits in a plastic box covered with a towel in the hallway. Or the shop vac that's been living in my living room. Gawd, it just stresses me to have such a mess and it's been this way FOREVER. And I can't seem to find the time (or the focus) to do anything more than I already do. And I'm not even doing the basic cleaning and stuff very well lately. I've been finding it very hard to focus on anything. I literally had to set the kitchen timer last weekend to try to force myself to stay on task without flittering away to do something else. I've been having a hard time focusing on work too. Oh geez, here I am posting on a forum instead of working. It's just been a struggle for a while now and I'm not sure how to fix it or what's wrong. *sigh*

Goshy, it's been a while since anyone's posted in this thread

Nothing too new on my end. Rich has the teaching job. I'm looking for a job in Liverpool now, so that we're all good to go Applying to jobs all the time now, well any I can find! Fingers crossed...need to leave subway lol.

Good luck on the job search Toffee.

Nika - how is it going with your sister? I don't know if you posted somewhere else about it...... I seem to habitually lose threads like this, then redicover them later.

Speaking of threads I was trying to find where I posted about the health issues I had been going thru and I couldn't find it. To make a long story short I have been miserable all year since my gall bladder surgery. I fianlly discovered one of my main problems was the GI system valve near my gall bladder was 'stuck' after my surgery and not fuctioning right, causing most of my problems. The chiropractor has been doing accupuncture for that, and right after the first treatment almost all of those problems were totally gone. yay.

He also had me do a saliva test for hormone levels. You have to take collect samples 4 times throughout the day on the 19th-20th day of your cycle and then send them off to a lab. We just got the results back yesterday, and there are several hormones that I am extremely deficient in. One is the cortisol level, which they graphed and it totally mirrored the fatigue cycle I was facing every day. The results also said the low hormones could be a result of adrenal system fatigue (from too much stress too long). I looked up symptoms of that on the internet, and there was a whole shopping list of all the problems I had been having. I have a hormonal cream and some supplements to try to deal these deficiencies. I know it has only one day, but I could tell my energy had not totally bottomed out at noon like it has been lately. I will have to give it some time and see what happens in the long run. Good news is I am starting to feel like a normal human being again!

Oh DM,I am so glad that things are looking up for you healthwise!I was sad to read before that you were feeling so off on so many levels.I am also glad you are using accu and supplements rather than getting a presciption and just taking that.I believe that using accu,natural things to fine tune your body is the best way,if you can fix the natural meridians and chakras,which ever way you want to look at it.I thik it's best to try and fix the source rather than put a band aid over a gaping wound.Anyway...so glad things are finally on the up!Hope it continues!

awww DM im glad your finally figuring out how to feel better!

well my sister is still fighting with the workers comp insurance BS but she is getting somewhere now. STILL waiting to schedule her surgery, i think its rediculous that instead of helping you when you need it that workers comp will try to find any way out of doing what they need to. she should have had the procedure done by now! at least they have her working with a pain management specialist and have her on leave from work now. she seems to be doing well actually given all the circumstances! shes taking it easy at least, thats good.

and in other news, my other sister in california's baby girl is (was ) due this sunday, in two days, and she was born last night! im so happy for her. she said it was VERY quick, she got to the hospital with less than an hour before she was born, didnt even have time for drugs like she wanted hehehe. but im glad everyone is healthy and happy! she was 7lbs 14 oz, her biggest baby yet! (sky and ash were both 7lbs 2 oz!). i cant wait to see pics!

dolly's momma, just a coincidence I noticed....my cousin had her gall bladder out recently after seeing her chiropractor for back pain. He took x-rays and discovered her gall bladder was full of stones! Funny how they can help diagnose things.

Anyway, acupuncture (mine is a chiropractor as well!) has worked wonders for me for other hormonal issues, so I really hope you see the same results.

What type of hormonal cream are you using?

24P -- congrats on being an aunt again!