brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Apr 27, 2016 10:33:20 GMT
Morning ladies! I am utterly exhausted today. Whenever there's a stomach bug in the house, it stresses me out in a huge way. Normally, not much bothers me or causes me anxiety/stress...but a stomach bug? OMG, it's terrible. It never used to bother me but after my dad had colon cancer and ended up throwing up constantly for the last month or two of his life, I just cannot handle any type of vomiting - either someone else or myself. So I'm in a constant state of worry that someone else will catch the bug and be throwing up. DS is the worst when he has it because even though he's going to be 13 next week, he doesn't always make it to the bathroom - which was the case yesterday. Blah. I've washed my hands a million times, used half a container of antibacterial wipes on everything from remote controls, light switches, doorknobs, etc. The entire house stinks and yesterday and so far this morning it's too cold to open windows. It's supposed to get up to 55 today and if it does, the windows will be wide smoking open. DD was supposed to have a sleepover tomorrow. I cancelled it and tried to reschedule it for a couple of weeks from now but that's when dd's BFF is moving (like many states away). So we decided to just wait an extra day and do it Friday vs. Thursday. BFF's mom knows we've had a stomach bug in the house and says she doesn't mind BFF staying the night. So unless someone else starts throwing up, we'll have dd's BFF here on Friday into Saturday. Ok, enough whining for now. On a positive note, when there's a stomach bug going around I don't eat much because well, read above. I dropped 2 lbs from yesterday. I refuse to even think about it being permanent since I know the minute I resume regular eating it's going to go back up. I did manage 2 pieces of toast with just a little pb this morning. Yesterday's calories added up to only 600 because by 4pm, I was done for the day. And I burned close to 400 calories in my workout. So not very good. Not much on the agenda today. DD#1 has an orthodontist appt this morning. It's just a final consult to see where to go from here, it should be quick. It's 30 mins from here so ds should be ok by himself (he's not throwing up anymore) but I'll probably leave DD#2 with him anyway. She was not happy with that prospect yesterday but she doesn't really get a choice. I'm not dragging him out and I don't want him left alone. I hope you all have a great day!!
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Post by Patter on Apr 27, 2016 10:40:46 GMT
Oh Brandy, I am SO sorry. I pray today is a bit better than yesterday. It is just the worst. One of my girls can't handle any kind of vomiting either and it utterly stresses her too. Hugs to you!
Hoping to get up and walk in a few minutes but I too am SO tired. I think I could just sit here for hours if I didn't have a farm and household to take care of. LOL! Not sure what we will do about dinner. Hubby has a LONG day and is presenting to the board of directors. He usually gets Subway on Wednesday's but not sure if he will be able to today. So, I guess we will do leftovers if he can't stop. I want to do what is easiest for him.
Well, have a great day girls!
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TankTop
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Post by TankTop on Apr 27, 2016 10:52:39 GMT
brandy327 I feel as if you all keep getting hit with this. Time to burn the house down lol! Patter How is your dd? Sorry I have been mia. Dh is traveling a lot and the kids are running me crazy. The next 3.5 weeks will be crazy until school is out. I did not get to fun yesterday due to rain. Hopefully I will have an open window tonight. I need some road time for my sanity. I made the Emily's bites sausage tortellini skillet the other night yummy! I used the turkey Italian sausage from aldi. Made a ton and so good.
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brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Apr 27, 2016 12:00:37 GMT
brandy327 I feel as if you all keep getting hit with this. Time to burn the house down lol! Patter How is your dd? Sorry I have been mia. Dh is traveling a lot and the kids are running me crazy. The next 3.5 weeks will be crazy until school is out. I did not get to fun yesterday due to rain. Hopefully I will have an open window tonight. I need some road time for my sanity. I made the Emily's bites sausage tortellini skillet the other night yummy! I used the turkey Italian sausage from aldi. Made a ton and so good. Girl, you are preaching to the choir! LOL I told dh this morning that I think it'd be easier to burn it and rebuild than to try to eradicate all the germs in this house right now. The smell...OMG, I've been using antibacterial wipes nonstop and the carpet cleaner and it's just not enough! LOL I'm getting ready to use the upholstery cleaner and do the couch again.
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Post by Patter on Apr 27, 2016 12:31:25 GMT
TankTop, my daughter gets better each day. Thanks for asking. Cardio rehab wears her out but that's a good thing. She has to be able to get around campus in August. And she was very upset last night. She finally told me that one of her online friends on the heart board died. She was in her late 20s. I just cried and cried. I ache for her family. brandy327, praying you can get the smell out. Oh dear!
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Post by cakediva on Apr 27, 2016 13:36:30 GMT
Oh gosh - it is times like that I'm thankful my kids are all older and can get where they need to be when sick. Your poor house Brandy!!
Busy day for me, more dessert squares to bake for the golf course, and little details to create for orders this week. Hello Kitty & Denver Broncos are on the list, plus a huge 3D Woodstock as well. Yay! I've been excited about him since I got the order. DH cut the wood I needed for support last night, so I just have to get it all screwed together and ready for cake.
Laundry day today too - I'm so behind on it!
I'm off to a Confirmation Mass tonight as well. Our Godson is making his Confirmation, so I want to go to Mass and take a card for him. DH is going to bail - DS has a mouth guard clinic for basketball, the entire team is being fitted for them.
Have a great day everybody!!
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melissa
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Post by melissa on Apr 27, 2016 19:38:46 GMT
brandy327, sending some Lysol your way! Patter, so sorry to hear about your dd's friend. I had to basically step away from a breast cancer support group. Too many losses for my sanity. cakediva- thanks for the laundry reminder! LOL! I am home alone this week but I need to get some bigger laundry pieces done (blankets, sheets) this week too. I had an adventurous day. Was going to take my class at Orange Theory at noon. Felt like I was in a game that was throwing obstacles in my way at every step! I like to get there early, so I left about 40 minutes for a 15-20 minute drive. Traffic on the highway was at a standstill, which meant I needed to drive nearly back home to take a different, longer route in which I had to dodge construction and students crossing the street at the university (it was lunch time after all). I called them to let them know I might be a little late. They have a policy that you cannot come more than X number of minutes late. I called again a few minutes after class started and they said just come! yay! I only burned 400 calories but wold have burned much less if I had not gone. I usually burn 500-600 per session. The stupid infection seems to be responding nicely to antibiotics and I actually feel better too. Best news though is the scale. Since 4/13, I've been fighting to lose just one more pound to hit my goal for April. I was ready to settle for just another half pound. The scale kept fluctuating and I never saw that number I was looking for. Still haven't seen it because <drum roll please>.................... I was down not 1 pound by 2.5 lbs! Could have knocked me over with a feather. I actually stepped on the scale last night and saw it then. Stepped on the scale several times to make sure it was real. LOL. I think we've talked about height before. I am about 5 feet tall. 10 lbs on me is an entire size. I don't know that I've ever lose 2.5 lbs in a single week before. 0.5 lbs is more typical. I'm now back at what used to be my "panic point," the weight that used to be my heaviest and would kick me back into gear. Some how, I became apathetic and couldn't get back into gear for a good year or more and the weight slowly came back and went even higher than before. I am sure this soft food diet is also helping tremendously. I can't eat my 3 favorite snack foods- chips, pretzels and almonds. It is supposed to take 3 weeks to make a habit. Hope this is a new habit, though I will probably add the almonds back when allowed.
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brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Apr 27, 2016 20:21:51 GMT
brandy327 , sending some Lysol your way! Patter , so sorry to hear about your dd's friend. I had to basically step away from a breast cancer support group. Too many losses for my sanity. cakediva - thanks for the laundry reminder! LOL! I am home alone this week but I need to get some bigger laundry pieces done (blankets, sheets) this week too. I had an adventurous day. Was going to take my class at Orange Theory at noon. Felt like I was in a game that was throwing obstacles in my way at every step! I like to get there early, so I left about 40 minutes for a 15-20 minute drive. Traffic on the highway was at a standstill, which meant I needed to drive nearly back home to take a different, longer route in which I had to dodge construction and students crossing the street at the university (it was lunch time after all). I called them to let them know I might be a little late. They have a policy that you cannot come more than X number of minutes late. I called again a few minutes after class started and they said just come! yay! I only burned 400 calories but wold have burned much less if I had not gone. I usually burn 500-600 per session. The stupid infection seems to be responding nicely to antibiotics and I actually feel better too. Best news though is the scale. Since 4/13, I've been fighting to lose just one more pound to hit my goal for April. I was ready to settle for just another half pound. The scale kept fluctuating and I never saw that number I was looking for. Still haven't seen it because <drum roll please>.................... I was down not 1 pound by 2.5 lbs! Could have knocked me over with a feather. I actually stepped on the scale last night and saw it then. Stepped on the scale several times to make sure it was real. LOL. I think we've talked about height before. I am about 5 feet tall. 10 lbs on me is an entire size. I don't know that I've ever lose 2.5 lbs in a single week before. 0.5 lbs is more typical. I'm now back at what used to be my "panic point," the weight that used to be my heaviest and would kick me back into gear. Some how, I became apathetic and couldn't get back into gear for a good year or more and the weight slowly came back and went even higher than before. I am sure this soft food diet is also helping tremendously. I can't eat my 3 favorite snack foods- chips, pretzels and almonds. It is supposed to take 3 weeks to make a habit. Hope this is a new habit, though I will probably add the almonds back when allowed. Thank you!! I've been trying to hit every surface in the house wit antibacterial wipes or Lysol! LOL YAY on making your April goal!!! You are doing awesome!! Congrats!!!!
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brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Apr 27, 2016 20:26:54 GMT
Sooooooooooooooooo tired this afternoon. I did manage to make granola for yogurt and pancakes and french toast for the kids to have for breakfasts. I still need to make waffles but that's not happening today. No cooking dinner for me this evening since there's still TONS of stuff in the refrigerator for people to eat. I'm hungry...debating dinner but then I start worrying about getting the bug or that the last kid will get it and then I'm good with not eating. DH is concerned my blood sugar is going to tank and I'm going to get the shakes - that's happened from time to time so it IS a concern. I've had 2 pieces of whole grain toast w/pb for breakfast, a serving of pretzels and a banana for lunch and a serving of mini saltines for a snack this afternoon. All totals up to about 485 calories. I did go for a walk this afternoon - a short one. It was about 25 mins and burned only 200 calories. I've been trying to drink more water but it's still not even remotely close to enough. Only 6 or 7 more days until I will feel like we're in the clear from this stomach bug.
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Post by tuesdaysgone on Apr 27, 2016 20:42:11 GMT
Hang in there everybody! Sorry to read that so many are sick and stressed. It's not always easy to stay strong and on point with our eating when we are stressed. It's a daily battle for me. Today someone gave me a bag of M&Ms and I thought, "I'll just eat a couple." Yeah, right. After a couple handfuls I did get hold of myself and just tossed the remainder in the trash. One small victory. That's how it goes for me.
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Post by alexa11 on Apr 27, 2016 20:44:43 GMT
melissa Congrats! I'm a short girl, too- and I know when I gain 5 lbs- it's terrible! And it really shows.
brandy327 You always seem to get so much done! I've been making granola to sprinkle on my cottage cheese. They need to sell that stuff by the gallon the way I go through it.
Back to the gym today- had a good workout. Foodwise- I'm good so far today. Staying far away from the apple fritters...
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Post by missfrenchjessica on Apr 27, 2016 22:07:19 GMT
brandy327 Ugh! You can't seem to catch a break with the germs! Hope everyone's feeling 100% soon! melissa Wow! Congrats on the loss and making your April goal! I'm glad the infection is clearing up! Today has been better than yesterday. I was going to go for a walk, but honestly, it's cold, windy and it's going to rain so I won't. I've got a bunch of tests and work to grade as well. Made a pork tenderloin for dinner with roasted potatoes and asparagus--can't wait for everyone to make it home to eat! It smells awesome and I'm hungry!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2016 1:26:03 GMT
I'm pretty excited with my run today. I ran a whole mile without slowing down. I then walked for .25 miles and then ran a 2nd mile. I ran a 14 min mile...slow but the best I have ever done.
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TankTop
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Post by TankTop on Apr 28, 2016 2:47:32 GMT
TankTop , my daughter gets better each day. Thanks for asking. Cardio rehab wears her out but that's a good thing. She has to be able to get around campus in August. And she was very upset last night. She finally told me that one of her online friends on the heart board died. She was in her late 20s. I just cried and cried. That is just so sad. poor girl! I will send some prayers to that hurting family and yours.
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TankTop
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Post by TankTop on Apr 28, 2016 2:53:28 GMT
needmysanity Congratulations on the PR! I am so proud of you! melissa a 2+ loss is great! Congratulations!
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Post by KikiPea on Apr 28, 2016 2:56:07 GMT
Well, I have dropped a little vacation weight. I went to power yoga today, for the first time in over a week, due to said vacation, and it kicked my BUTT! I was hoping to go into it a little slower by having my stretch session last night at yoga, but it was canceled, due to the storms. I get to do power yoga, again, tomorrow night, and I think I might die. LOL
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melissa
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Post by melissa on Apr 28, 2016 3:25:45 GMT
So, my quest for healthy eating seems to have hit another roadblock or maybe it's not a roadblock but whatever the opposite is. I think my microwave is dying. I had been looking forward to making a sweet potato with dinner (left over rotisserie chicken- since I am alone this week, I bought one yesterday to eat over the next few days). Cooked 4 minutes and turned it over to cook another 4. I thought those first 4 minutes went quickly and briefly thought the beep must have been quiet. Next 4 minutes go by and the potato is no where near ready. It is a decent size, so I thought maybe another 4 minutes. I leave and go down to the laundry room. Come back up, start cutting the potato and realize it is still not cooked. I put it back in for another 4 minutes. This time, I am in the kitchen. I realize that the fan and turn table stopped working after maybe 40 seconds. <sigh> I have it unplugged for now. Ate cold chicken. Tried it again later and it's only getting worse. Talked to dh who ordered a new one while we talked and it won't be here for a week. Oh well.
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Post by Patter on Apr 28, 2016 10:27:55 GMT
TankTop , my daughter gets better each day. Thanks for asking. Cardio rehab wears her out but that's a good thing. She has to be able to get around campus in August. And she was very upset last night. She finally told me that one of her online friends on the heart board died. She was in her late 20s. I just cried and cried. That is just so sad. poor girl! I will send some prayers to that hurting family and yours. Yes, it is so sad, and thanks for the prayers. And melissa, the board generally has been a great help to her but I will certainly tell her your suggestion. That may not be a bad idea if there are too many losses. Oh I hope not, and HUGE congrats on the loss!!
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