Welcome to Week 5 of My Journey!

Jan 21, 2009

Well, I'm 5 weeks out.  Next Monday will be my 6 week check up with Dr. Gupta.  I don't want to be disappointed in myself, so I still have not gotten on the scale yet.  The good news is that I can tell that my clothes are fitting more loosely.  Last weekend I went up to my parked car the other day and noticed the car next to me had taken up part of my parking space.  How dare they take MY space!  I need MY space!  My immediate reaction was to think:  "How I am going to get in there?"  But then I thought I would try it.  Now just barely, but I was able to get the door open and slip into the driver's side seat.  Had this been before surgery, I never could have squeezed myself through that space.  I have had to crawl in from the passenger side and somehow manuever myself into the next seat, which truthfully is a bit of a trick to do, especially with the console in the middle.  But not for me...not that day!  I guess here is one of my first "wow" moments.  I have really struggled getting in the protein, vitamins, water, and exercise.  It is par for the course, however I am doing much better, I think.  Saturday after the clothing exchange we stopped by this protein store in Castleton, (thanks, Frankie) and I tell ya, it was like an answer to a prayer.  I bought many samples and think I will be able to find something I can actually tolerate!  Yippee!  I don't have a winner yet, but will post when I can. 
Since I started working this week and getting my routine established, I am finding I am not having as much difficulty with getting all the necessities in, which is definitely a good thing.  I have a whopping 64 oz. water bottle and have been taking it wherever I go.  I'll tell ya, it's a good conversation starter!   I think only time will help will help with this one!  
I am still basking in the glow of being at last weekend's clothing exchange.  I loved meeting all the new people and of course seeing the ones I had already met previously.  It was all very overwhelming, but definitely a great time!  I know I didn't get to meet everyone there, but those who I did meet were absolutely fabulous.  Looking forward to getting together again!  
For those of you who have kept up with me, this space, my life etc., I want to say a huge thank you for your good wishes/prayers sent our way in regard to the adoption process we have been going through.  In a nutshell we started our paperwork 2 years ago and still are in the same spot we were back then.  We know that everything happens for a reason and right now, we believe we need to put the brakes on.  This has been an incredibly emotional filled time as we try to move on with the plans God ultimately has for our lives.  Thank you for your continued good thoughts and prayers.  More updates to come....
Big Hugs!
Christina

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