Yesterday Today and Tomorrow

Welcome once again to a re-done reorganized blog... big changes in store.

Origininally a few years ago I started this blog through a hard time, evolved it into a family blog, and now will reclaim this as primarily my blog.

It is truely my Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.



The man I love, and was married to for close to 10 years has again decided to leave us. So with this please deal with me as we transition and find our wings.



Please keep any and all comments nice - as I do not have hard feelings at this time to him - only confusion, frustration and hurt.



Keep reading - this will be great therapy!!

Friday, July 31, 2009

Wanted no make that NEEDED : A/C!

OK I AM PLEADING TO ANYONE WHO KNOWS US, READS THIS AND CARES....
WE NEED AN AIRCONDITIONER!!!!
I will share with you a couple of pics of a few days ago's temprature and today's reading
IN MY FRONT ROOM!!!
I seriously am sick. Physically ill because its too hot in here.
We have fans running 24/7 but its too hot!!! Shit, we even almost lost our rabbit ( hes still healing ) from heat stroke! Its just simply too darn hot in here!
If you have one for sale ( Must be affordable ) or could work out payments, or even me doing work for you...
PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!!! ITS HOT.
You can read the hell were going through you know we dont have much --- but I do consider this a NEED!!!
Heres the proof!

Yes -- thats TODAY at 98ish IN SIDE MY HOUSE ( frontroom 2pm )

Heres the other day... about the same (93-97 ) seems to be our NORMAL!!!

Are you freaking serious??

.... Do you ever wake up and think to yourself or even say out loud " Is this seriously my life?! ".

Well --- WE DO!

I am to the point I can write about this because lord knows following the event I wasnt in such a state.
We went to they phsyco today and she put a good spin on it ---- all stuff we cannot control, and the reality is this - THIS IS OUR LIFE!!

Are you freaking serious?!

You all know that we have had our struggles for way too long, and that just when things look up, more often then not were shot down again.
Then some wonder why it is I get affraid to hope... HELLO this is why.

¤ We overcame a huge battle lastmonth, I thought we wouldnt pull out of it, it left us with no money litterally as we struggled to only pay our needs, and our set bills.... slowly we became aware of the fact that if we worked hard and stayed " grounded " we would be debt free again, and back in the green come XX payday. XX payday gets closer, my feelings are getting better, mike is feeling ok, like hey we can do this ....

AND BAM!!! He comes home with notice that he most likely will be laid off of work on August 19th!

Need I say more?!

Loosing his job means alot. It means income - gone. It means health care - gone. It means staying in the green - gone.
The one thing it doesnt change is him, I or madaya we have each other, but goodness, cant we catch a break?!

Time will tell .... but for now, seriously this is our life!

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Just a passing thought...

Who woulda thought ( I never did ) that Me, I, Myself would have cried because a size 8 didnt fit?
Let me explain :

I am still very much getting used to the idea that I can go into the minus section and pick out a pair of pants or other items to " throw " on and see how they look. Sometimes I try to fool myself and start in the plus section, but today I went on a mission - To find a pair of capri' slacks.
I go in. Pick up a 12, 10 , 9 and an 8.
Try the smallest on first. DOESNT FIT! So I bawl...
Then the next... fit just fine, so I bawl, because I was so hoping the others would have.
Last week I was a 10/12.
Sizing in the minus is just like in the plus though - NOTHING is the same. I have some shorts in 6 and 8 and others in 12 and 14's! Now I know I am loosing my mind right?!
As for tops... seems as though Med/ Large is the way to go :).

What the hell is my problem?!
4 freakin months ago I was bawling at the thought of a size 22!!! Hello. April - Wake up --- YOU JUST BOUGHT A FRIGGIN PAIR OF 9!!!! lets make that 9 petite's capri's.
Suck it up and move on...

Monday, July 27, 2009

The ants go marching...

... to our neighbor's house!





I walked outside in our backyard tonight to stumble accross the coolest thing I have ever seen... About 100' feet of Fire ants, moving their larva and pupids across the yard and into my neighbors garden :)>


Im glad they are leaving my yard ( I didnt even know we had them ) and it was so fun to watch. There must have been millions of them. No kidding!

Is it sad that this qaulifies as an " exciting " event at my house?!
An Ants eye view...

I need to...

I need to remember that what happens today is only temporary. Now, within that it could build memories, sorrows, joys, or even devistation but what it all comes down to is today is just today!
This past weekend was much better. Ive been working through my book, and playing with the different ideas in my head.
I think im coping much better, but I know I am still just overwhelmed with so much.
It doesnt help that last week was a financial nightmare for us either - but again, trying to remember that its only temporary.
Slowly things will fall back into place. There is a lot to look forward to and lord knows many other things to think about vs. thinking about the horrible things.

I need to remember...

WLS Update : 4 months

Here I am at 4 months post op. ALREADY. It seems so fast most days, and then others I still feel like it was yesterday and I am learning it all over again. Everyday brings a new suprise. It could be in my actions, looks, shape, feelings, or even just how my body is handling this rapid change.
I am happy to say that the last few dr's apt's to check on me have been very good. Better than even they expected esp at 3.5-4months out.

In 4 months since the surgery I have
first and formost CAME OFF ALL MY MEDICATION FOR ANY DIABETIES, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, HIGH CHLORESTEROL and I have lost right under 80lbs.

For the most part I feel wonderful. I have alot to be thankful for and am constantly reminded of that each time I go to the bathroom and look at all my pill bottles still sitting there.... all 13 of them that I don't have to take ANYMORE!!!
I am battling the head issues. I have alot of self consciences, emotionally I am very unbalanced, and I am over come with anxiety alot of the time. I am still seeing my physcologist and we are working hard to prevent anything horrible happening ( i.e. eating disorders, stepping back, or even self sabotage ). Sometimes its all just too good to be true and I am reassured that in time my mind will catch up to the body.

I'm open and honest about that main issue because it was never talked about when I was looking into doing this for me. No one admitted they had issues, and now that I am open about it, its amazing how many others say " I thought I was the only one ". I dont want ANYONE to feel this way. I want them to know they are normal, its just alot to deal with in one time. Given, my life at is moment isnt conducive to a healthy mental state while dealing with this either, the surgery and outcome itself plays a big part of things.

As to how we go from here,
well, I have about 15 more pounds to loose. However I now have to start shaping my body. Its amazing how a fatty ( or lack of body fat for me ) 150lb person looks compared to a tone, lean healthy 150. So the scale should start moving again in the + direction while I try to build some lean muscle, and then from there on I just need to maintain a healthy weight.
I am trying to slow down the loss, as the dr thinks its much too fast, and like I said I only realistically have 15 lbs ( not counting the 15-20 lbs of skin they estimate I am carrying ) before I become " too thin ". Ha - who woulda ever thought?!

Stats : 4 months to date post op - Weight : 151 clothed
Size 10/12 and some 8's pants 12/14 tops



Measurements :

BODY PART DAY OF SURGERY (3/27/09) 6w VISIT (4/20/09) 3m post op (7/14/09) 4 month anniversary (7/27/09) & DIFFERENCE FROM SURGERY DAY!


Left Arm 14.5" 14" 12" 11" -3.5"

Left Thigh 28.5" 25.75" 21" 19.5" -9"

Left Calf -- -- -2.75" 14" 14"

Chest ( across largest point in bra ) 50.25" 47.5" 42.5" 41" -9.25"

Waist 49" 45.5" 37" 35" -14"

Hips 50" 48" 42" 41" -9"

Neck 15.75" 14.75" 13.5" -- -2.25"

Wrist -- -- -- -- 6" 6"


Incase you caught that --- Thats a total of 6 inches in just 13 days!! It really helps me to see how fast this is really happening, and hopefully gives some of you followers insight too.


Total Inches Lost from surgery day = 47 + Inches.



** This pic isnt the " official " one... just one that was snapped since I was all dressed up. **

Friday, July 24, 2009

Long overdue ..

I have to come and blog, because its long overdue.
Yes, I do update on the family, what we have been doing, what daya's newest things are... but I think along this past few months I have forgotten about me ( outside of the WLS updates ).
Today I met with my Physcologist and she said that I need to be remembering to blog, and why I started the blog in the first place. So I am gonna set forth to do just that.

More than hoping someone will read it, understand me, or even care - its my outlet and I need to be using it for that reason.
These past few weeks have been full of confusion, frustration, desperation and even uncertainty for me.
Alot of it comes with the state of mind I am in, and my own self worries etc. Im very unstable right now and apparently unhealthy mentally. go figure.
No - seriously people need to talk more candidly about emotions and depression etc, cause theres some people like me who when it happens to they think they are freaks and all alone. Well let me change that. To anyone reading this YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

We may very as to how and what we come to in our minds, but the root of it is all the same.
My WLS surgery has done alot for me, but its also doing alot TO me. Mentally mainly. Im an emotional wreck and they say this is because the hormones go litterally nuts, while your rapidly changing etc. Then you add into the equation the fact that your body is different each day, you feel different about that each day, and then Bam - life happens.

Let me get down to the root of this post.
Like a nasty weed in the garden, that keeps creeping up despite all the killer I put on it, its time to pull this one forever. I am going to try to leave this here and be done. Because I have to!

Mike and I have been back together over a year. I like to pretend that those 3.5 months of hell never happend, however in reality it did and it haunts me.
I had thought that I was done dealling with it all - but when all this other emotional mess came up along came something new for me. Its a weed called insecurity and its not treating my beautiful family garden very nice.
Mike has given me no reason to doubt, distrust or even worry about what hes doing, who he is talking to or anything infact hes done the opposite. He has been amazing, attentive, and full of new suprises to keep me knowing that he does love me, chose me, and came home for good for a reason - he beleives in us!
This insecurity started horribly fast and sudden when I started hating how I look, how I feel and even not wanting to make love because of the 2 previous statements. So then in my head I kept thinking about how Im not worth it, and Im not doing right so he must be thinking about the other women ( the ones he longed for while we were apart ) right? He just must be thinking of them, wishing he wouldnt have came back, hating how I am ect Right?! Well because of all these thoughts in my head Ive been bitchy. Plain and simple I am tired.
Im up most nights till wee hours of the morning just trying to argue with myself. I know he hasnt been talking to those people, or having thoughts of them or the like but I cant seem to put the weed killer on thick enough in my head.
I truely beleive I am doing it to myself because I am trying to keep my mind off of the other things that are bugging me.
Talk about a mess?!

So the therapist is working really hard on trying to get me to slow down, accept me, and from there accept what had/had/is and will happen in our life.
We chose to be together, and havent regreated that one day since... But I need to step it up and remember that he had to make a choice too. He is living with it as I need to. Its me this time holding things up, even if only in my head.

I took him with me to my apt. this morning in hopes of her shedding some light. It was a great session, and she sent me home with a book for " homework " its called Getting past the Affair . I plan to read it this week, and its about how to set yourself free from the termoil that comes with it.
Mike insist it wasnt an " affair " but like many women, in my mind that what I think. The counselor agrees ( we were only seperated ) and says that it may help to come to terms with the fact that women and men veiw things much differently.

I am tired of the worries, tired of the blame, tired of the fear that it will all happen again and I am honestly saying that mental game is just as much part of it all.

Theres alot of other things on my plate too - which we are sure are playing into it.
Again I am feeling unsettled.
Heres why :
- We just filed our bankruptcy
- Our credit is non existant and not going anywhere fast
- Our financial status is very .. lets say, um..... dull. Were living Paycheck to paycheck
- Mike is looking at joining the Airforce. Which means he will be AWAY for 6+ months.
- We NEED a car that will make it through the winters out here ( we planned for October-ish )
- We had to spend all our SAVINGS on a stupid mistake from mikes old employer and insurance company!
- We NEED to fix our truck ( remember the axel, wheel, bearings and all that fell off ) before winter.
- Mike needs his GED. ( which means school )
- Madaya needs her head operated on ( to remove that mole )
- Our house is Hot, and the Management isnt sticking to the terms they stated when we chose to come here.
- I need to get better about nutrition and hydration.

Heres my goals:

- Remember that I can only be responsible for my actions/reactions
- I am changing. Thats a fact. Give it time
- Stop obessing over things that dont need obessed about!
- Blog MY feelings too. and Re-read the blogs/journals through that period of time, and now.

until next time - emotionally unstable :)

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Not just another day at the lake...

... better because it was shared with good friends, of whom we've been missing.


Mike and I took the girls to the lake today and were joined by bree and curt!
We had a good time ( hope they did too ) swimming, talking, eating and just relaxing by the water!
I got a clear sign from God ( or the potato chip factory?! ) that I love chips and can't live without them!
Daya practiced her " fishin' ".
Shelby layed around and laughed --- I love her laugh!
Mike and Curt rented a boat and caught a total of 7 fish ( of which we DIDNT see! )
and Bree relaxed - a much needed thing after this week.
Man I love it.... Im on a high right now!
Mike and roo on the boat... she " loves this boat "

Shelby being shelby ...

My sign from God...


Roo is " fishin' "

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

What the heck?!







This morning, Mike's truck broke down on his way home...
Heres whats left ( or not so much ). We dont know yet whats missing.

How did roo do vs. a water slide?


Madaya vs. the water slide = A great outcome.
We took roo to her first waterpark. She loved the kiddo slides, and wanted to play all night. She even went down a big people slide with momma :). What a silly girl. Shes getting more and more used to the water!
Shelby had alot of fun too, playing on the fast body slides and tube slides with morgan and toria - so much fun we plan on going again next week!



Toria wanted our picture.... heres what she got

Daya cheesin' for aunt selina behind the lens!

Go Daya Go!

Shelby and I on the tube slide = a halarious sight!
(shelby is on the right - drenced from going under the waterfall - me completely dry! )

The bunch.... of monkeys!



gonna, splash down!

Mommy slowing down as we come to the pool roo loved it!

Ill catch you!

Roo is a pro!

See roo... see roo slide... see roo slide fast...

Faster roo, faster...