Here's to getting the old me back!

[slendablenda]

Hello Spangly
Congratulations on getting to goal -don't lose sight of your achievement in the midst of your difficulties.
I'm sorry it is so hard for your DH and you with his MS at the moment. When I was a carer for my friend with MS she put off for so long, using a wheel chair. It was a no no for her. Last bastion of independence,walking. Actually what was really happening was she was lurching from one piece of furniture or something she could grab, to another, using all her energy doing so.
Eventually she used a wheelchair and it turned out to be positive. She wasn't using all her precious energy getting around. She used it for quality time with her daughter, she wasn't tired out constantly. She wished sh'ed done it before.
I hope it will be similar for your DH. xxxxx

 

[Pinkie :)]

So proud of you Spangly... What with hitting goal, and being so strong... you are such a rock for your DH... as he no doubt is for you... x

Anyway, just popped on here to send you lots of love and hugs...

/That was all...

xxxxxxxxxxxx <<<hugs!!!>>> xxxxxxxxx

 

[Gembritney]

It is indeed dear husband! Sorry, I post on another forum sometimes so use the same acronym and forget people don't necessarily know what it means!

Has been a tough day, but getting there. Got him a walking frame, which is going to be a help, although he's now overdone it today and is worn out.

Aww thats a lovely way of talking of ur husband awwww DH... i like! xxxxx

 

[Spanglymum]

Slenda, it is amazing to read your post and realise you completely know what it's like. Thank you so much for your comments and sharing your experience. Makes me feel I'm not alone. (though I must say local friends have been amazing too!)

The transition to a wheelchair is a huge one, mentally and emotionally, even though I agree it would make him more independent. It's like when he was first registered 'disabled'. that took some time for either of us to accept.

I'm on my way to the office today. We have builders in at home so I know he won't be alone if he falls, and we have people lined up to help with the school run - getting my daughter from the car to the school gate and vice versa so DH doesn't have to lift the youngest out and then get her back in.

I ave to try to remember things I'm grateful for so I don't slide into self-pity, which would be no good to anyone right now.

 

[LadyT]

You are a true inspiration and have such great compassion. Hope you have a good catch up with people at the office, I know its work but its kinda you time xx

 

[Spanglymum]

Thought I'd lighten the mood with some new pics . It hasn't been warm enough to wear this out of the house yet but I hope it will be soon. Excuse the daft expression - I just hate having my photo taken!

 

[LadyT]

OMG you have such a tiny waist, love the outfit its gorgeous! xx

 

[Gembritney]

ur a very slim!!!!!!! x

 

[Spanglymum]

Well - weigh-in tonight. I'm expecting to have gained back what I lost last week and possibly some more, as I had a bit of a carb-fest with DH at the weekend . Thing is, this is route to "maintenance", so I do have to learn to handle the fluctuations of daily life. I'm not going to always stay the same number on the scales, however rigidly I stick to the plan, and am likely to want to let my hair down from time to time too, and that's ok!

Feels weird that this week I will be able to have "normal" cereals and bread etc. Ooh. i'm not sure normal breakfast cereal is right for me - way too carb-y - but I will do porridge from scratch as I like that. Also having some protein with breakfast seems to work well at keeping blood sugar swings/cravings at bay. It's all a learning curve and very interesting (well, to me, anyway! )

 

[slendablenda]

OOOOoooh - be careful Spangly. RTM is designed to help you re-introduce those addictive carbs in a controlled way. Take care hun.
Looove the outfit. Super shoulders and arms - eat your heart out everyone who has been asking about loose skin!
Also - I can see DAYLIGHT between those thighs!:happy096::wow:

 

[MagdaX]

Glad to see you're in a better place Hun. And I'm loving the onesie!!!
Check you out girlfriend!

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[Spanglymum]

I hear you, sb! When I said "carb-fest" I should have said "carb-fest (for me)" as in, it wasn't actually that many carbs in the grand scheme of things, just more than I usually have. Am enjoying working out what my body needs, and liking having a "proper" breakfast. I find that having an egg or some bacon really does keep me satisfied until lunchtime. Amazing!

I had rice for the first time last night - very nice and no cravings or anything afterwards. One of the cool things about RTM is discovering that (a) I naturally want to eat slower than I did before and (b) I can actually tell when I've had enough! Who knew?! Amazing!

 

[Spanglymum]

Ok so less happy just now. Hubby just been taken to hospital in an ambulance. Not sure i can cope with this.

 

[gracielou09]

I've just been reading your diary .....I hope everything is lovely!

 

[LadyT]

Thinking of you Spangly xx

 

[MagdaX]

My thoughts are with you Hun! Stay strong and we're all here for you xxx

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[sexychick]

Thought I'd lighten the mood with some new pics . It hasn't been warm enough to wear this out of the house yet but I hope it will be soon. Excuse the daft expression - I just hate having my photo taken!

Just read your diary!
Wow you look fab spanglymum,well done to you Hun!
Take care,thinking of you.
Sexy xx

 

[gracielou09]

I've just been reading your diary .....I hope everything is lovely!

Sorry that should have read

I've just been reading your diary .....I hope everything is ok lovely!

 

[Spanglymum]

Thanks, as ever, everyone. It has been a very difficult few days but DH is now back home and I hope on the mend. Obviously the MS isn't getting better, but he had injured himself very badly from a fall, which will get better over time.

Been very wobbly and stressed the past few days and currently have either a tummy bug or a reaction to the newly-introduced bread. Either way, the tummy cramps etc have been horrible! Guess I need to take my time with RTM and see what my body can cope with.

 

[Iveabigask]

you look amazing SM!! You should be very VERY proud of yourself.
Hope your hubbie will be ok

Ask xxx