Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Back to Blogging
-We haven't blogged in a few months. I think our last post was in April. We have no real reason for not blogging, just laziness. There have been many things we have wanted to sure and to write about to remember (we plan to turn the blog into a book for the boys). I am hoping that over the next few days I will be able to to take some time to catch up on the blogging (and then hopefully keep it current).
Monday, July 6, 2009
It's Monday (Prayer Request)
-We originally planned to go to the Bicentennial Mall in Nashville for a picnic and to check things out. We were then going to head to Lion's Eye Center for Daniel's 2nd follow up appointment with Dr. Morrison. We decided that it might be better to have more time at the Bicentennial Mall then just a couple of hours so we decided that on of us would take Daniel to his appointment while the other stayed home with the rest of the crew. We needed milk and a few other groceries so it was decided that I (Mommy/Jenny) would go get groceries and then Daddy/Richard would take Daniel to his appointment. We were both happy with the plan, it allowed us both to get things done that we wanted/needed to get done.
-It is Monday and Mondays do not always go as planned (things do not always go as planned on other days either). I started feeling bad yesterday (Sunda) - dizziness, nausea, etc. I checked my blood sugar and it was fine (107). I decided to check my blood pressure and it was low 117/68 (a perfect BP but low for me). My BP stayed low the rest of the night and I continued to feel "weird" but wasn't too worried thinking that I was feeling weird since my body was not use to the low BP. I woke up this morning (Monday) feeling okay and after being up for awhile I started feeling bad - dizziness, nausea, etc. I checked my BP (112/69). I decided I would call the doctor to see if there was a concern. The doctor was concerned and asked me to come in. The monitored my BP for awhile - it was high when I first arrived (158/88) but dropped while i was there. The doctor also wanted to to check my blood sugar, it was low (68). The doctor decided to send me for a one hour glucose test, he is more concerned about my blood sugar then blood pressure. I was told that if the symptoms worsen to call the doctor immediately and if it is after hours to go the ER. I have an appointment on Wednesday at 1:45 p.m. and will hopefully know more then.
-So, our plans were totally changed - Daniel's appointment was rescheduled for July 27. I did go grocery shopping after drinking the sugary drink for the glucose test. I took the groceries home and put them away. We then loaded the boys in the van. I went into the lab to have my blood drawn and Daddy/Richard set in the van with the crew. We ate lunch at Taco Bell and went to Target to get a new car seat for Daniel before heading home.
-Our plans for tomorrow (Tuesday) are to stay home and work on cleaning and packing. I pray that our day goes as planned.
-It is Monday and Mondays do not always go as planned (things do not always go as planned on other days either). I started feeling bad yesterday (Sunda) - dizziness, nausea, etc. I checked my blood sugar and it was fine (107). I decided to check my blood pressure and it was low 117/68 (a perfect BP but low for me). My BP stayed low the rest of the night and I continued to feel "weird" but wasn't too worried thinking that I was feeling weird since my body was not use to the low BP. I woke up this morning (Monday) feeling okay and after being up for awhile I started feeling bad - dizziness, nausea, etc. I checked my BP (112/69). I decided I would call the doctor to see if there was a concern. The doctor was concerned and asked me to come in. The monitored my BP for awhile - it was high when I first arrived (158/88) but dropped while i was there. The doctor also wanted to to check my blood sugar, it was low (68). The doctor decided to send me for a one hour glucose test, he is more concerned about my blood sugar then blood pressure. I was told that if the symptoms worsen to call the doctor immediately and if it is after hours to go the ER. I have an appointment on Wednesday at 1:45 p.m. and will hopefully know more then.
-So, our plans were totally changed - Daniel's appointment was rescheduled for July 27. I did go grocery shopping after drinking the sugary drink for the glucose test. I took the groceries home and put them away. We then loaded the boys in the van. I went into the lab to have my blood drawn and Daddy/Richard set in the van with the crew. We ate lunch at Taco Bell and went to Target to get a new car seat for Daniel before heading home.
-Our plans for tomorrow (Tuesday) are to stay home and work on cleaning and packing. I pray that our day goes as planned.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Wow!
Friday, Saturday and Sunday were "off days" for me. I didn't set goals and my eating wasn't the best (it was better then usual but could have been even better). A side effect of the Metformin (medicine prescribed for insulin resitance) is stomach cramps and I have had some major stomach cramping the past few days. I am hoping this eases up in time.
One thing that I have been doing every morning is "weighing in". I have seen the numbers drop every morning and that has made me want to work even harder.
I got on the scale this morning and there it was....242....I have lost 5 pounds! I am so excited and ready to work even harder this week. If I can loose 5 pounds just by changing my eating habits (the medicine also helps) what will happen when I start adding in excercising? My goal for the week is to start an excercise routine.
Richard, Mom and Dad, I think I want (and will need) clothes for Christmas. :)
One thing that I have been doing every morning is "weighing in". I have seen the numbers drop every morning and that has made me want to work even harder.
I got on the scale this morning and there it was....242....I have lost 5 pounds! I am so excited and ready to work even harder this week. If I can loose 5 pounds just by changing my eating habits (the medicine also helps) what will happen when I start adding in excercising? My goal for the week is to start an excercise routine.
Richard, Mom and Dad, I think I want (and will need) clothes for Christmas. :)
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Day 1- Facts
Weight
247.5
Blood Pressure
I couldn't find our BP monitor, one of my goals for tomorrow will be to find it.
Blood Sugar
141 @ 10 p.m.
What I Ate
Morning Drink - 1 c. coffee with 1 tbsp. sugar free creamer - (20 calories, 1 carbs.)
Breakfast - 1/2 c. Trail Mix Crunch, 1/2 c. skim milk, 1 banana - (341 calories, 68 carbs.)
Snack - applesauce cup, 100 calorie snack pack (Nutter Butter), 1/2 c. skim milk (145 calories, 24 carbs.)
Lunch - 2 Tacos (510 calories, 38 carbs.)
Supper - Country Fried Steak w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes (380 calories, 32 carbs.)
Snack - 1/2 c. grapes (55 calories, 14 carbs)
Snack-Wheat Thins and cheese (310 calories, 32 carbs.)
Total Calories: 1761
Total Carbs.: 209
Water
24 oz.
247.5
Blood Pressure
I couldn't find our BP monitor, one of my goals for tomorrow will be to find it.
Blood Sugar
141 @ 10 p.m.
What I Ate
Morning Drink - 1 c. coffee with 1 tbsp. sugar free creamer - (20 calories, 1 carbs.)
Breakfast - 1/2 c. Trail Mix Crunch, 1/2 c. skim milk, 1 banana - (341 calories, 68 carbs.)
Snack - applesauce cup, 100 calorie snack pack (Nutter Butter), 1/2 c. skim milk (145 calories, 24 carbs.)
Lunch - 2 Tacos (510 calories, 38 carbs.)
Supper - Country Fried Steak w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes (380 calories, 32 carbs.)
Snack - 1/2 c. grapes (55 calories, 14 carbs)
Snack-Wheat Thins and cheese (310 calories, 32 carbs.)
Total Calories: 1761
Total Carbs.: 209
Water
24 oz.
Day 1 - Goals and Scheduled Events
Goals
1.) laundry
I worked on laundry but I still have LOTS more to do. It's a never ending cycle.
2.) create a healthy menu
I worked on a menu and I have 4 days worth of meals so far, my ultimate goal is to create a 6 week rotating menu.
3.) complete notes (work related)
I worked on the notes, but did not complete them.
4.) spend 15 minutes in each room decluttering
I only spent 15 minutes in the kitchen decluttering.
5.) get prescribtion filled
I got my prescribtion filed and gasped at the price and the price included my co-pay.
6.) create a morning routine and a bedtime routine
I have been thinking on this one all day and I have routines in mind, I now need to get them on paper.
7.) create an exercise schedule
I did not do this but I will. I promise.
8.) water flowers
It rained today so I did not have to water the flowers.
9.) talk with Ginger about Daniel's developmental concerns
I discuss my concerns with Ginger and I feel much better now. Daniel seems to be doing GREAT for all he has been thru.
10.) call Dr. Amis about Daniel's test results
I called Dr. Amis, Daniel's thyroid was in normal range and the allergy panel had not been returned.
Scheduled Events
10 a.m. - Dr. Anderson (Hoyt)
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Early Intervention (Daniel)
1.) laundry
I worked on laundry but I still have LOTS more to do. It's a never ending cycle.
2.) create a healthy menu
I worked on a menu and I have 4 days worth of meals so far, my ultimate goal is to create a 6 week rotating menu.
3.) complete notes (work related)
I worked on the notes, but did not complete them.
4.) spend 15 minutes in each room decluttering
I only spent 15 minutes in the kitchen decluttering.
5.) get prescribtion filled
I got my prescribtion filed and gasped at the price and the price included my co-pay.
6.) create a morning routine and a bedtime routine
I have been thinking on this one all day and I have routines in mind, I now need to get them on paper.
7.) create an exercise schedule
I did not do this but I will. I promise.
8.) water flowers
It rained today so I did not have to water the flowers.
9.) talk with Ginger about Daniel's developmental concerns
I discuss my concerns with Ginger and I feel much better now. Daniel seems to be doing GREAT for all he has been thru.
10.) call Dr. Amis about Daniel's test results
I called Dr. Amis, Daniel's thyroid was in normal range and the allergy panel had not been returned.
Scheduled Events
10 a.m. - Dr. Anderson (Hoyt)
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Early Intervention (Daniel)
Why and What
So why am I creating a blog? Hmmm...I think there are a couple of reasons. 1.) I have found that I enjoy blogging since starting Daniel's blog http://www.djlloyd.blogspot.com/, it's kind of theraputic. 2.) I am hoping by opening myself up to the world then I will stick to my goals because I have people to account to.
What is this blog all about? I am tired of being stressed out by all the things that I have going on in my life and all the responsibilites that I have. I dream of having an "organized life", "stress free life". In the last few weeks I have come to realize that the only way my dream will come true is if I start making changes and taking control. I decided that I would use this blog as a "journal" so I can look back and see my accomplishments and so I can show others (yes, brag) and maybe even inspire others.
I will also be using this blog as a weight loss journal. I was recently diagnoised with insulin resistance, low HDL, hypertension, and elevated liver enzymes. All these conditions are caused by my obesisty. My BMI (body mass index) is 40, my BMI should be 24. I currently weigh 250, the target weight for a 5 ft, 6 in. female is 140. I need to loose 100 pounds and decrease my BMI by half. I know most women don't share their weight but I am serious about loosing weight and becoming healthy and if that means I need to let the whole world know how fat I am then that is someting I will do. I hope that my readers will cheer me on and encourage me during this journey. It's not going to be easy but I have goals in life that I want to reach. 1.) I want to see Daniel grow up., 2.) I want to have another baby., 3.) I want to shop in the "skinny section" of clothes stores.
Now that I have answered the why and what question...Welcome to my blog and my life.
What is this blog all about? I am tired of being stressed out by all the things that I have going on in my life and all the responsibilites that I have. I dream of having an "organized life", "stress free life". In the last few weeks I have come to realize that the only way my dream will come true is if I start making changes and taking control. I decided that I would use this blog as a "journal" so I can look back and see my accomplishments and so I can show others (yes, brag) and maybe even inspire others.
I will also be using this blog as a weight loss journal. I was recently diagnoised with insulin resistance, low HDL, hypertension, and elevated liver enzymes. All these conditions are caused by my obesisty. My BMI (body mass index) is 40, my BMI should be 24. I currently weigh 250, the target weight for a 5 ft, 6 in. female is 140. I need to loose 100 pounds and decrease my BMI by half. I know most women don't share their weight but I am serious about loosing weight and becoming healthy and if that means I need to let the whole world know how fat I am then that is someting I will do. I hope that my readers will cheer me on and encourage me during this journey. It's not going to be easy but I have goals in life that I want to reach. 1.) I want to see Daniel grow up., 2.) I want to have another baby., 3.) I want to shop in the "skinny section" of clothes stores.
Now that I have answered the why and what question...Welcome to my blog and my life.
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