I am still here

I am still here.  Reeling from life's changes. My father passed on February 22nd. I was there, by his side, holding his hand while he took his last breathe ...  It has affected me profoundly. I did not have a good relationship with him.  I have found out through grief counseling that the relationships that are characterized as less-than-good are actually the most challenging post-death for resolution.  

Dolly has a confirmed diagnosis of Albinism.  The next step is to meet with the genetics unit at Sick Kids Hospital.  I am looking forward to learning more about it.  

As for the weight-loss, you can probably guess that it is not going too well.  All things considered, I only gained 2 lbs through the hospital time and week-long funeral event.  Now I'm trying to find the space and time for self-care.  

Thanks for stopping by and checking-in on me.

Saturday Check-in

Just a quick post to say that I was down another 1.4 lbs at the scale this week. 

I continue to battle with my thyroid issue - currently it is too fast (but strangely enough, hyperthyroidism can be linked to weight gain).  I pick up my new meds on Monday. I would love to have a normal thyroid! Enough of the cycling from slow to fast to slow etc...  

http://www.mythyroid.com/hyperthyroidism.html

Down at the Scale

I was down 1.2 lbs this week! Woo-hoo! In some ways I see no rhyme or reason to this ... after last week's disappointing weigh-in, I didn't work out for 3 days.  Then worked out 3 days in a row.  Something worked!  Still waiting for the doctor to call me back about the thyroid results to see about my meds being adjusted.

Tomorrow is WI

Well, I had a busy weekend.  Mister fell in the tub on Saturday night and cracked open his skin - which resulted in a trip to the hospital and three stitches.  I think it was harder for us, his parents, than him. He was a real trooper and super excited about a popsicle he got at the hospital.

Tomorrow is WI.  I managed to work-out every day these last 3 days but was generally unmotivated last week after my very disappointing WI.  

I'll let you know how it goes!

Mouse in the House

I was up 0.4 lbs this week. Ugh.  I guess that makes me have a net loss of 0.4 since Christmas.  I'm still waiting for the thyroid test results from last week. I'm hoping that is the answer - just need a med adjustment.  

I have a mouse in the house. I almost fainted.  Sitting in the bathroom last night and one ran across the floor under the radiator.  Picture me screaming at the top of my lungs and waking up the kids.  I think it is my instinct. I ran out of the bathroom and closed the door.  Hubby went in and couldn't see anything.  So I go back and out runs the mouse again only this time trying to get out of the bathroom and bonking his head on the door (kind of feels like an analogy for the weight-loss journey, huh)?  Anyway, the mouse runs back under the radiator.  So we close the bathroom door and stuff towels under it so that I don't have to worry about the mouse while we are sleeping. Now hubby has to set traps.  It is an old house built in 1925 and it is our first winter in it - so I guess a mouse or two is to be expected. I can't help it - I scream every time I see one!

WI Today

WI today.  I will post how I do.  I have been staying on track with the exercise and brown-bagging lunch.  However, have been really tired these past two mornings and opted for sleep instead ... a few days off is okay, I think. 

Keep on Movin'

The treadmill is getting easier - becoming a habit. I feel so much better when I fit it in!! I'm curious about the weigh-in this week (coming Tuesday). I went and had my blood taken on Thursday ... to re-check my thryoid. I basically go about once a month - my endocrinologist just gives me requisitions and then calls me if I need my meds adjusted. I have a sneaking suspicion that something is off but we will see. I should know later this week.

Monday is my first day flying solo at work. I'm feeling pretty excited! Just have to make time for me and my family. I thought about using an on-line grocery shopping service - they will deliver it to the home. When I mentioned this, DH offered to go and buy the groceries if I made a list. So that is a huge help. Sent him off to the store this morning in the snow and I hopped on the treadmill!

Bought a new suit yesterday at a JNY warehouse. The suit was regularly $375 and I got it for $100. A great deal ... as for size, skirt was a size 12 and jacket a size 14. My dream would be to fit a size 10 skirt and 12 coat. A little more work. My real goal is to hit my goal weight by Mother's Day or at least pretty close. That will take me to one-year from when I re-joined Weight Watchers (after baby #2).

Dolly is doing well. Just waiting on the March tests. We rushed her to the doctor this week as she had a swollen bump on her chest. Learned it was normal development so that was a sigh of relief. Mister is pretty happy these days too. He told me the other day that "did you know we can buy dogs at the store?". Yes, but love, we don't have time for a dog right now! Too cute.