Big Hello to New Faces

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Big Hello to New Faces
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Fri, 07-09-2004 - 1:08pm

We seem to have had several new faces popping up over the last weeks and I know I haven't had the chance to welcome each of you separately.

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Registered: 05-05-2004
Fri, 07-09-2004 - 2:22pm
Thanks for the welcome. I'm sort of new -- I think it's been about two months. I've only posted once, but I try to go on the board everyday to see what's going on. Even advice to other people has helped me a lot. I responded to a post a couple of weeks ago that wanted to know about my kids. I kind of rambled on and on, but I can't help it. I'm the proud mom of almost seven-year-old boy/girl twins, Katie and Alex. They're the love of my life, and I love talking about them.

As for me, I've been single for almost 7 years, and I've never been remarried. When I first got divorced, I was convinced that I wanted to get remarried and have another child, but now, I'm not so sure. I kind of like being single. I guess I just haven't found Mr. Right yet. Admittedly, I'm not too good at the dating thing. I seem to always pick the wrong kind of guy. I had two relationships that ended badly since I've been single, and I guess I'm a little gun-shy. I've been dating someone since January. He's a really great guy, and we get along great. We both recently got out of relationships (me last January right before I met Mark -- and him a year ago this August). I'm not really sure where things are headed, but right now I'm just trying to enjoy the time that we spend together, which isn't that often because we live two hours apart.

I'm in a great mood today because Fridays are casual at work and I put on a pair of black jeans that were on the bottom of my drawer because I haven't worn them in a long time because I couldn't fit in them. I was at the doctor yesterday, and I lost 10 pounds since last summer. And the best part of that is that I'm still a 34B even after losing weight (that's usually the first place I lose weight -- which I hate). HAHA. I went from a size 12 to a 10, but I would love to get back into my 8's that are in the basement collecting dust. But for now, I'm very happy with 10. I'm not trying to brag, it's just that I was always thin, then I had twins, then I lost the weight then I gained it back plus more two summers ago. But I think that was because I was in a terrible relationship and I was depressed all the time. So I think I got back on track when I ended the relationship in January. I know I'm a lot happy now than I was this time a year ago. I had some health problems recently (I passed out) -- but all the blood work came back OK. I'm not diabetic (Dad is a diabetic), my blood pressure was fine (I have high blood pressure -- got that from Dad) and my cholesterol is good. So I am relieved and happy to have been given a clean bill of health.

I find the advice here very valubable and helpful, and I'm so glad I found this site. I've been a little down this week about my current BF, but I decided today that I'm not going to let it run my life. I have a great life, and I feel truly blessed. I have two healthy, beautiful children and my work with my church and my volunteer work keep me busy -- plus I'm always trying to improve my house. So I figured it this way -- if things work out between us, that's great. If they don't, that's ok too because it wasn't meant to be. Right now (today anyway becuase I am in too good of a mood) I'm not going to let it make me crazy. My kids will be with their dad this weekend, and I will be by myself (BF is out of town). I have a lot to do, and I'm looking forward to it. VBS starts Sunday and I have to make a volcano. I'm not quite sure how I'm going to do it, but I'm sure I'll figure it out. Sorry this is so long, but I just wanted to let everyone know a little about me, and not just my kids. Thanks for listening, and have a great weekend everyone.

Donna

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Registered: 03-20-2003
Fri, 07-09-2004 - 2:36pm

Hi Donna. What a great post to get to know you better! If you can, you should post some pic's of the kids in the bragging folder below. We all love pictures around here!


CONGRATS on getting to your size 10's!!!! I have one pair that stares me in the face in my drawer...daily. And I refuse to move them. This butt is going to leave a 12 and find a 10 soon or I am going to LOSE IT! LOL


Our church had a HUGE volcano thing...right in the front...for VBS. It was kind of funny. Our pastor turned it on for kicks, while he was doing announcements. It was rather distracting. Hilarious. The whole church was a tropical paradise for 2 weeks. Good luck on that.

Becky

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Registered: 12-19-2002
Fri, 07-09-2004 - 3:05pm

It's nice to get to know you, Donna!

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Registered: 05-05-2004
Fri, 07-09-2004 - 3:31pm
Maggie:

Congrats to you on your weight loss. That's awesome. Happy shopping. Like I said, my ultimate goal is an 8, so I'm not going shopping until I get to my goal. It's kind of funny, but my doctor told me a year ago to lose weight because of my blood pressure and my family history of heart disease, and I thought he was crazy. I thought I could never do it. I really think once I got rid of the man that was making me crazy, the weight kind of came off. I can't say that I purposely dieted, but because of my health problems, I have been trying to eat better. I eat A LOT of salad, but that's OK because I love salad. I even got my kids to eat salad. I don't eat red meat much mostly because my kids won't eat it. Because I get home from work so late at night (6:15), I try to cook something everyone will eat. I don't have time to make 3 dinners. My kids love chicken, so we eat a lot of it. I don't eat sweets much except I crave them when it's that time of the month. My biggest downfall are salty things like potato chips and nuts (which I should watch because of my blood pressure). I feel better than I did a year ago, and that's why I'm so happy.

Donna

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Registered: 05-05-2004
Fri, 07-09-2004 - 4:44pm
I'm kind of embarrassed to say that I don't have a digital camera. The camera I have is the one I bought before I got married so we could take pictures on our honeymoon. That was in 1988! I need a new camera and I would love a digital one, but there's always something more important to spend money on. I'm a little technologically behind. But, I do have some pictures of my twins on my e-mail. Their dad sent me some pictures when the kids were at his house. My daughter lost her first tooth over there, and she insisted on sharing the experience with mom. If you don't mind, whenever you have time, could you explain to me how I would get the pictures from my e-mail into the folder on this site? I would appreciate it. Thanks.
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Registered: 05-05-2004
Mon, 07-12-2004 - 2:45pm
Becky:


I thought you might like to know that my volcano turned out great. I made it with a tomato cage, some chicken wire and a bucket in the middle. Then I threw a brown bed sheet over it, spray painted it with black and grey textured paint, cut a hole in the top and used red, orange and yellow paint around the rim to make it look like dripping lava. I was quite proud of myself. That's how I spent my Saturday evening without my kids. Not real exciting, but I have to admit, I like doing crafty things. I'm a secretary at a law firm, so I don't get to do real creative things at work. I consider church an outlet for my artistic side. Plus it keeps me out of trouble. Haha.

Donna

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Registered: 02-13-2004
Tue, 07-13-2004 - 10:19am
Hello everyone!!!

I'm 27 and divorced. I have a 4 year old son who is just a wonderful little boy! I was married to a man who was very controlling. He started off slowly and subtly. He worked only 2 1/2 years of the 6 that we were married. It was a very emotionally draining and frustrating relationship. But I am moving on now and I have a new life ahead of me. I'm dating a wonderful man (which I guess is relavent if you read my post "I think he is ashamed..." and the opinions expressed therein...) and have been for a year. I play the piano and the hammered dulcimer. I love to read and scrapbook. I'm a legal secretary and have been at this same job for 9 years now.

I love these messages board and am so glad I found them!! I hope to get to know you all better!

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Registered: 04-18-2004
Wed, 07-14-2004 - 6:27am
I could've sworn I just posted here... What happened to my post? If I am unwelcome, I will go. I used to post here, but it was a long time ago... Perhaps I posted on another board...??? I could've SWORN it was here, though...
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Registered: 03-20-2003
Wed, 07-14-2004 - 10:38am

Of course you're welcome here! Generally speaking, the ONLY posts that get pulled are those that violate IVillage TOS, or SPAM.


Welcome welcome. I remember seeing your posting name from quite some time ago. Glad you joined us!


Can you refresh us on your story/situation?

Becky

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Registered: 04-18-2004
Wed, 07-14-2004 - 4:40pm
I guess there is just a lag time between when a post is sent, and when it posts, huh? I could've sworn it was a couple of hours, I was using *Cold Mountain* as my clock... What a wonderful movie!

My name is PP, I live in Hawaii, on an outer island. I have 5 living children who range in age from 23-5. I have dd who died from cancer in 1994. I am a licensed massage therapist, but rethinking it as my occupation since I have recently developed the beginnings of carpal tunnel syndrome... I am currently taking accounting classes at the local college, but don't especially LIKE them. A Myers-Briggs Test said I had the right personality for that and it was an option, so...

What else would you like to know about me? My bf is a physicist who teaches astronomy. He's from Germany originally, is over there on vacation visiting his mother, so I am alone in the middle of the Pacific (except for dd13, dd6, ds5, 1 cat, 1 bird) I like to swim and try to keep active, but seem to be getting fat anyway. I believe it is the onset of hormonal disturbances :(

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