Real Shopping

I went shopping yesterday and actually made a purchase instead of trying things on like last time.  My sizing is all over the place.  Obviously because sizes vary, but also because I don't know what size I am.  Ron "insisted" I try things on that I swore wouldn't fit.  They actually did fit.  Even though they don't fit perfect right now they will eventually fit.  He says I need to think of the future not just today.  One of the tops I bought was a tank top in a 2X... I am still stunned.  Even a dress that said it was an 18 (which I highly doubt it since it fit).  I am shocked that I am thinner.  Did any of you feel this way when you first noticed that you were getting smaller?  I know most of it is pre-surgery weight loss, but I am still amazed that I have shrunk and am continuing to shrink.  I know have a few bits of clothes that actually fit and I feel comfy in.  Hopefully that is enough to hold me over for a few months or so. 

The big shocker of the day was when I tried on a mini skirt in a 24 and it fit!  Yes, I did buy it.  The second I walked out of the fitting room the sales lady said that I looked good.  I even tried on some jeans this time since I could move easier this go around.  they were from Lane Bryant and they were their Fit Right (???) brand and they were a 22 and I thought they should have been tighter.  I am an apple shape and I felt they were too loose around the butt and thigh area.  I am stunned that those numbers would even go over my feet and ankles let alone my body.  

A better me is coming out one pound at a time. 

Have a great day all!

That wasnt so easy

Ron and I went for our first walk today. It wasnt easy. :( We went to walk at a local park that has a 1 mile track with inclines. Thank goodness Ron offered to push the stroller on the "ups" I'm not so sure I would have made it. We completed 1 lap and I said I couldn't do another before we were even to where we started. Luckily I have a very understanding boyfriend that knows its going to take some time to get me into shape.

I remember when I would do 2 to 3 laps as a warm up before heading to Curves. I "think" we kept a good pace, but I couldnt tell you for sure. Can I blame it on pushing about 60 pounds of children in the double stroller??? I normally would have taken the one lap as a defeat since I couldn't continue. However, now I see it as a beginning. Tomorrow we will do it again. Working towards a better me even if it is only 1 mile at a time :)

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BYOC

For anyone new, BYOC stands for Bring Your Own Craziness and it's 5 questions every Friday where we get to know each other better.

Copy to your blog and answer if you want to….and have fun!!

1. In the spirit of back to school time -what is your favorite school supply?   

     Colored pens and fine point colored Sharpies

2. Assume your house is on fire and the whole thing is going to burn to the ground and your loved ones are out and safe….and you have a few minutes to grab 5 things. Just five. What would they be?

     1.  My dog Karma
     2.  My daughter's cat Boomer
     3.  All of the important documents about our lives.  Birth Certificates.  Social Security cards. Immunization records, etc
     4.  Clothes for all of us
     5.  Purse for everything that I keep in it.

3. In the spirit of my new found love on vacation –what is your favorite drink –alcoholic or not? 

     Alcoholic drink is a Bud Light Chelada (I sure do miss those).
     Non alcoholic is water. 

4. When is your birthday (if you want to say, no year needed) and what is your Zodiac sign. Does your sign match your personality?

     January 29th. I am an Aquarius.  Ummm yes, that is me.

     Aquarius Likes : fame and recognition, personal privacy, rainbows, dreams, magic, change for its own sake, eccentricity, surprises, and living within their means despite the many temptations which constantly surround them every waking moment.

     Aquarius Dislikes : emotion and intimacy, people who show off, being taken for granted, being pinned down, violence and fighting, and senseless or purposeless extravagance of any sort.

5. A little spin on my repeat question. I usually ask which blog or comment stuck with you and why? You can answer that as usual or how about just giving a summary of your week or how you feel about blogland this past week or anything you noticed…does that make sense?

     I love that I am enjoying this more and more. I look forward to seeing what is going on in everyone's lives and hearing about all of the success in life.  Amey in Idaho is going to be sending me some clothes. Love you Amey!  A bit jealous about everyone going to BOOBS in Chicago. Count me in next year!   Thank you to all have have commented on my blogs. I really appreciate it.  B

What a special day today is.

I had a great day today.

My neice gave birth to her daughter today.  She had her at 30 weeks instead of the normal 40.  Her mother, my sister had her son 2 months early. I guess its in the blood.  My neice started bleeding Tuesday morning and went to the hospital. They found out she had lost her mucus plug. Later that night her water broke.  Theyb gave them steroids and it was critical the baby stay in the womb for 24 hours. She made it almost 60 hours. Baby girl came into the world at 3lbs 3oz. She is breathing on her own. Such a blessing!  God is good. :)

My neice told me she is going to teach how to say "ooooldddd" when she asks the baby how old her grandma is.  I started that with my oldest. No reason to change the tradition.  Of course my sister is my baby sister.  My only sister.  Therefore my favorite sister in the whole wide world!!!

Thousand Word Thursday

Amy over at Babbles of a Bandster has a new Thursday idea for us...

Here it is in her words:

I'll post a subject on Wednesday, of which you should post a photo that relates on Thursday. Label your post "Thousand Word Thursday" or something to that effect. The photo can be new, old, or somewhere in between. And of course, you are welcome to use actual words to describe your photo! It's that simple!

Without further adieu, our first Thousand Word Thursday subject is:

Let's celebrate our own beauty and how wonderful we all look with a photo of your favorite feature (on your own body and not X-rated, please, Draz!)

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I like my hair.  I like that in the last year it has grown out since I cut it shoulder length.  I like my layers too.  I like my hair because I am 41 and don't have much gray.  I also like the fact that I don't have all over hair color and it is healthy.  That color is 100% natural.  Not for long though the gray is starting to show up more and more.  Hmm, I wonder if I should stop pulling them out.  I like my hair when it is straight with it natural wave or when I put hot rollers in it.  I just like it! :)

First day back to work.

Today is day 14 post-op and it was my first day back to work.  I can't believe how tired I felt, not sleepy I just felt like I was dragging. I think its because I didn't have enough calories let alone any protein.  the soup I took for lunch was a bit too chunky and I didn't have my strainer. I also wore some pants today to work that are all stretch and comfy but after wearing them for so long I started to feel as if though I was wearing a binder or something. It was really tight and uncomfortable for a ten hour work day.  Now I know why they said loose clothing after surgery.

As each day goes by I notice improvement in how I feel. I still find it hard to bend over and pick something up off of the floor. My friend had a spur of the moment birthday party for her son and we left early because I was exhausted from leaning over trying to grab my 19 months old hand to keep her out of trouble.  Is it normal to hurt when I bend?  Bend sideways? 

On a bright side, Ron stopped by this evening so we could see each other.  We didn't spend much time together since I am so tired but I love the fact that he is willing to come over if even for just a hug & kiss.  I told him I felt pretty lucky to have him in my life and he said he felt lucky also.  I don't want to jinx us, but I am very happy with how we are