Claire, 10lbs is great for quitting smoking. I think I put on about 40lbs when I quit (when I was 21). And I know..confusion. But it's the only way to know. Much of the trouble won't follow us. There are so many complicated things here now, more than I've never even gotten into on the board. Reasons for things that make it impossible for anyone to understand why I'd give it another chance. It wil just be us, in a much better environment. A much better environment for me. Near the water. I can't tell you how much I need to be near the water. And if we can make a successful go if it, great. And if not, I'll put his a$$ on a greyhound back to San Antonio, and he can take a long walk... But I have to try. For me. And if he backs out at the last minute, I'm going anyway. He knows I'm going. I'm GOING. It's scary. But I'm going to do it.

The lady I emailed on Saturday emailed me back telling me how she used to be a Texan and how cool and what were my salary requirements and stuff life that. I'm taking it as a sign that I'm making the right decision for me, regardless of what he does. If I stay here, things being how they are, I'll always be pulled in a hundred different directions and gutted emotionally. And I can't let myself be THAT miserable. I can at least reduce the level of misery and self-destruction, IF he stays and I go. But regardless, I gotta go.

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Steph ~ I am so excited for this fresh start for you! You deserve a clean slate - and don't be afraid to stick him on the greyhound if need be. We are all rootin' for ya!!! Good thing about your job, people love jewelry and diamonds everywhere.

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Kelly- Glad you made the decision on considering seeing a Dr.
Good for you.

Cassie- We are going to be staying in The Beach Club Resort Condos.
I'm so excited. I really need a vacation.

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Chrystie - that's where we had booked when we were going in 2005. Looks like we'll probably be staying in the Phoenix on the Bay...pools and lazy river at the condo! Whoo Hoo!

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Thanks DrKayla ~ It feels good to have something to be excited about, even if is through the din of all this misery and stuff.

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Cassie- Yeah, I've never been there. My grandmother's former boss owns this condo and she rents it every year for a week around this time.
She invited us to go this year, so we are really excited.
All we have to pay for is our gas, eating out, and whatever we buy while we are there...so basically it's a free vacation.

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I'll be joining this thread officially when we get back from vacation, so I will go crazy with my eating until then, lol. The good news is I will only have 3 extra pounds since the BFP to lose (plus all the other weight I want to lose too of course!) I think it will also be good for my mental healthy to focus on eating right and working out again!

Steph-yay for a fresh start, you deserve it!

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Chrystie - last year dh and I went to Myrtle Beach to meet Crystal (marissasmommy) and her dh. our girls are 9 days apart. Her Aunt owns the condo so it was free too. We really want to vacation together again, but we'll have to meet 1/2 way some where. Rhylee was only 6 months so she slept alot and it wasn't that bad, but this year a shorter trip will be better. We ended up breaking the drive up on the way there and back and getting a hotel.

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Kelly - Cool, I am glad you called. Keep us posted when you appointment is.

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OH MY OH MY where to start!!!!

Steph first off I must have missed something along the way but I was SO EXCITED to see you are going to be moving! I LOVEEEEEE to move. Isn't that weird??? We have done it our whole marriage due to promotions with dh and it has been a BLAST! I love to see new things and meet new people and experience new places. Things are different now that I have kids though. A little more goes into the thoughts instead of LET'S DO IT, ya know. Okay so I need a few more details.

Jenna- Yum a lemon cupcake. Get back up, shake off, straighten yourself and get back on that horse!

Kelly- this is GREAT! I am so proud of you for recognizing that you NEED this and continuing the battle. Know that you are in charge of you and decide what you need to help you. I can't wait to see the changes.

Claire so glad you are back! Now get in gear

Cassie glad you got good food lastnight and are going to be doing better...right?

So I went and joined the Y this afternoon. So pumped! It is a small one and I knew that but I can make it work until the new one gets built. Then it will be AWESOME. There is a cycling class I want to take at 5:45am(crazy that I woudl consider it, I know!) and then a abs stretching after it so I may go for it. Okay so any of you women that workout at a gym...I have NO CLOTHES to wear. Seems silly but I have been working out at home for two years and all my stuff is yucko. So I wnet and got a few tops today but couldn't find any bottoms. I will have to slowly get new stuff. Workout clothes are expensive.

Gotta shower. Dh has a softball game tonight. Love ya ladies!

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Karen ~ Yay for the Y! Did you look at Target? They have pretty reasonably priced workout clothes. Way better than any sports stores like Hibbits (don't know what ya'll have). Oh, we also have a big store called Academy sports and outdoors and they are SUPER cheap. GL!

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Karen - YAY for you! Tonight we are having smothered pork chops and salad. So That's pretty good, its not fried and we are having fresh salad with it!!

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Steph- I am so glad for this move. With or WITHOUT him. I think this sounds like the right thing for you. I think it will be amazingly refreshing for you-mind, body and soul. I'd be sad that you are leaving.....but surely they got internet in FL, right?

Karen-I'm sorry, sweetie-but you are nuts. Moving sucks! Although everytime I've moved I had to do it all myself, no pro help. That might contribute to hating it.

Bina- I guess I totally spaced, where is your vacation? I'm curious what type of yummy food you'll be having.

As for you Gulf Shores gals.....TAKE ME WITH YOU! I have family down there, almost right on the beach. I love it there so much-I'm so jealous!

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Claire- oh yeah we had a moving company each time so if I had to do it myself then YES it probably woudl suck! Hadn't thought of that! They came in each room and packed EVERYTHING. Would have even packed my undies but there are certain things a girl wants to pack herself!!!

Kayla- I do buy some Champion stuff at Target but even their size Small shorts swallow my bottom??? I am not that small but I don't have much booty! lol I have ALOT of Champion c-9 stuff from there though. I am a sports mom so I stay in some yoga pants and sneakers year round but they are not in gym shape. I think I may venture to Gatlinburg soon to the Nike outlet.

Cassie exactly what does Smothered mean? Does it involve cheese or gravy?

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Karen - nope just a little non stick spray on the pan, seasoned meat and onions cooked down. It was Yummy!

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So smothered means with onions? YUM sounds delicious!

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