Can we do an updates thread?

[Deleted]

I think everyone already knows that I'm really fucking happy lately, which is a huge difference from last year.

[iamali]

I've been wondering about mrsjuleshs and hoping all is ok with her.

My update - my mom is currently in a nursing home. She's still refusing to do her pt. It's bad. I'm scared.

[W.T.Faulkner]

I posted in June about moving in with BF and how we were arguing a lot more than normal -- you guys told me to fucking chill because everyone hates moving (lol) and I'm glad you did. I have not murdered him in his sleep (yet).

ETA: I also posted about waiting for the ring, and I'm still waiting. LOL

[studytime45]

I broke up with my new boyfriend because I miss my ex.

My ex and I may be getting back together.

I feel weird. And excited.

[CurlyQ284]

This past spring we moved away from my hometown so we could live closer to SDs. It's been going pretty well. I like the house we are renting and the area. It's great having the kids together. SDs fight a lot but they ADORE DS. And then fight about whose lap he's going to sit on lol. DH is more involved with their school stuff which is something that I think is important and has bothered me for years but since we were long distance it's difficult. I work from home and don't have any friends but I'm a homebody and I am here a lot now so that helps. Not much else happening with me...since I don't leave the house lol.

ETA I think this may be causing a little friction with their mom. I think she mainly forgets we exist until summer and now she sees DH more and have stories from the kids about our house. She's taken a couple digs at us lately so we will see how that develops.

[studytime45]

Dec 17, 2014 10:11:51 GMT -5 tators said:

If anyone is interested- my dad had to have a trach put back in and has been in and out of the hospital. My sis is driving him to a specialist today. He has damaged something in his throat preventing him from breathing normally.
My crazy ass grandma invited her druggie daughter who has been in and out of prison for the holidaze. I spelled that correctly in this case. She spends a lot of time in the basement on her own. It freaks my sis out. I can't help but just laugh. How am I related to these people?

Anyway. Yay!

((hugs)) tators. 

I'm sorry to hear about your dad. Best wishes for his health and your sanity (whilst dealing with the holidaze).

[jlt19]

((hugs)) iamali and tators

I posted about wanting to talk to my boss about hiring DH. I didn't b/c ML schooled me on acting a fool. The job has STILL not been filled b/c of some other shenanigans here at work. DH is still in the running. We'll be a little sad if he doesn't get it when the time comes to hire, but will take it as it wasn't meant to be.

[cuddlyevil]

My divorce will be final in January. I've got lots of new friends and have reconnected with old ones. The kids are doing fantastic. I'm loving my life right now.

[Deleted]

My SD has been here three weeks now. I'm still trying to decide whether some of her pouting is because of the huge change moving here or just the fact that she's 13. Probably an equal amount of both. My H is so happy to have her here. He's been much more relaxed. Our DS on the other hand has become a demon child I don't recognize. I'm so sad that he's having so much trouble. She's registered for school and will begin after the winter break. Daycare is closed for 2 weeks. Halp.

ETA: DS absolutely LOVES SD. Like, to the point he is now sleeping with her in her bed. IDGAF because he's quiet and they both sleep. Sweet sweet sleep.

[Deleted]

Dec 17, 2014 10:14:17 GMT -5 studytime45 said:

I broke up with my new boyfriend because I miss my ex.

My ex and I may be getting back together.

I feel weird. And excited.

THIS ex? 


pandce.proboards.com/post/6885558/thread

[studytime45]

Dec 17, 2014 10:20:33 GMT -5 @fucksticklegit said:

Dec 17, 2014 10:14:17 GMT -5 studytime45 said:

I broke up with my new boyfriend because I miss my ex.

My ex and I may be getting back together.

I feel weird. And excited.

THIS ex? 


pandce.proboards.com/post/6885558/thread

ML never forgets.

Yes. 

[circa1978]

I'm going to the goddamn cookie party.

[littlesthobo]

I don't have an update myself, but can I ask about one?
Someone had a niece or nephew born with Ebstein's anomaly (flamingeaux I think?) and I often wonder how he/she is doing since my DS has the same thing.

[Deleted]

Well I aint gonna lecture because lord knows I returned to my abusive ex like a dog to its vomit several times, but I think its a bad idea. And thats all I have to say.

[iamali]

Dec 17, 2014 10:21:42 GMT -5 studytime45 said:

Dec 17, 2014 10:20:33 GMT -5 @fucksticklegit said:

THIS ex? 


pandce.proboards.com/post/6885558/thread

ML never forgets.

Yes. 

DUDE.

[schitzengiggles]

I asked about MS hoping people with experience and knowledge would respond, as my DH had an episode of optic neuritis which is often a first sign of MS.

He had lots of lab work done to eliminate a bunch of stuff. That was all good.

He realized he has had couple of other minor things that he blew off then but we now know could potentially be related to MS.

He had an MRI of his brain and spine which only showed one lesion (and not in a place where it would have been associated with the optic neuritis).

He had a spinal tap which came back normal.

Waiting to schedule an "Evoked Potentials" test, which he will do the next time he is heading to his doc at the Mayo (he sees that doc for an eye disease called Kerataconus....nothing to do with MS).

SO. Currently he is considered to have CIS (Clinically Isolated Syndrome) and only time will tell if he develops MS or not. Just a waiting game now!

[Deleted]

This board has given me much advice and help about my family situation. I did NOT invite my parents for the holidays and I feel really happy with that decision.

I started taking Cymbalta and it has reduced so much of my physical pain and some anxiety. My goal for next year is to get control of that. My marriage is doing much better and my kids are awesome.

This has been a really tough couple of years for me and this place has been an amazing support for me.

[rosiebear]

I hope letsgetweird's mom is doing okay with the man who moved in with her. I am always kind of hoping for an update to that situation.

[Deleted]

Dec 17, 2014 10:27:20 GMT -5 carrotsmakemefat said:

I can't remember her SN...the poster who just wrote in a couple weeks ago about the hotel situation? Taking off work to drive there and see what was up?

I've been thinking about her...not in a weird way but in a supportive way

ooglie26

[sequins]

Last year this time, I made a thread asking people how the hell people get pregnant. I think I was in denial that it was not happening and just told myself we didn't do it right or didn't do it enough times or there was some secret technique that I was missing. Amidst all the wisecracks of "just have sex", lol, some people PMed me and told me to go for a semen analysis. Which again, is so obvious and something I should have done a long time ago but this gave me the final push to go ahead and do it. In January, we learnt that we were (are?) in fact infertile and after a weird, scary, emotional journey, I'm here a year later, 4 months pregnant with my daughter. None of this is news because I've been sharing in bits and pieces through the year but I just wanted to acknowledge again how helpful ML is, to get a different perspective on stuff. And also how supportive and kind people are and I have truly enjoyed sharing my good news with everyone here and you guys have been a huge support while I did this in a foreign country with no family around. So thank you all.



<------------------ SAPPY.

[sequins]

Dec 17, 2014 10:21:42 GMT -5 studytime45 said:

Dec 17, 2014 10:20:33 GMT -5 @fucksticklegit said:

THIS ex? 


pandce.proboards.com/post/6885558/thread

ML never forgets.

Yes. 

No. NO. Don't do it.

[cinnamoncox]

Dec 17, 2014 10:21:42 GMT -5 studytime45 said:

Dec 17, 2014 10:20:33 GMT -5 @fucksticklegit said:

THIS ex? 


pandce.proboards.com/post/6885558/thread

ML never forgets.

Yes. 

You deserve so much better. Please take care study time

[sequins]

Completely random but I've been wondering. messykitchen I remember you got engaged some time ago. Did you set the date!!

[Deleted]

I posted a while ago about E's sleeping issues. CIO wasn't working and I was frustrated. @deej sent me the Sleep Lady Shuffle book and he's been STTN for two weeks now! He has maybe one wake up before midnight. He's falling asleep on his own now and we're tackling naps next. I finally got him to go down for a nap today on his own today and he slept for 2 hours!

[Serenity9]

I left my verbally abusive husband in February and everyone was really great and supportive about it. I didn't really ask for advice ahead of time because I'd seen you give advice to so many others in my position. I didn't post about how bad things were for a long time because I knew exactly what you'd say, and I wasn't ready to take your advice yet. But, I eventually came around and left him.

Our court date is in February, so the divorce will be final in May.

So... thanks for the advice you gave everyone else when I refused to ask for myself!   I'm sure I asked for advice on other things throughout the year, but I don't really remember. And I'm sure I DDed the details. And of course my local MLers were awesome in letting me vent and talk through things - kevin arnold, lilafowler, AutumnRose25 (that combative bitch!), janegold, and @missusbee

I really cannot believe how different I am now compared to how I was when I first left. I was so afraid to speak my mind, or make decisions, or even tell a joke! Now, it's like night and day. I'm joining clubs and activities, making important career decisions, going out with friends, singing karaoke, and dancing like a madwoman. I love it! I feel like I got my personality back. 

[sequins]

Dec 17, 2014 10:30:46 GMT -5 jillianashley6 said:

Dec 17, 2014 10:28:05 GMT -5 sequins said:

<------------------ SAPPY.

You give me hope.

I'm so beyond happy for you. (heart)

Thank you! I'm crossing all my fingers for you JA. And really praying hard for you. It will happen soon for you.

[cinnamoncox]

How's @astrid doing?

[Booze Raccoon]

Look, I got nothing.  I had to read my own post history to see if I had anything at all to update.  

I was wondering about malibu and her mother (and I think her DH too).  
Also wondering if gmail ever came back and how she is doing with her topical steroid withdrawl.  

Now I'll go check to see if either of them are in this thread.

[snipsnsnails]

This weekend is the anniversary of my friend's devastating stillbirth. As soon as the weather started to get colder and the trees were bare, we remembered everything that was happening a year ago. Praying that their daughter would live even for just a few minutes, so they could hold her alive. Going with her to the hospital. Waiting to hear the news of the long labor.

She is so overwhelmed with grief. A few days ago when I was with her, she sobbed, saying that she felt as if she were moving underwater, when she could move at all. Her DH is working more and more and their home life is stressful. She has a tremendous grief counselor, a support group and a friend and I meet with her regularly for prayer and talking. She is doing all of the "right" things, but we are all still so filled with sorrow and pain.

I know people survive after a loss. I know she is not irreparably broken. I know this is a new normal for her. I know a good God exists who loves her. And I know that I have to continue to have a hope for her, that she will find her way out of the pain, living through it one day at a time. But, to be honest, it's hard to know the sheer amount of pain she is in and I pray for her every day.

[calle28]

studytime45 - Don't do it. I'm hoping you posted here as a sort of cry for help. You can do better and you deserve better!