How are you doing?

[Jejune]

Just a check in. Let us know what's up with you.

[Christine]

Well, it's been a rough week but this one is shaping up to be better. ;)

My family finally moved out on Monday, after 5 looooooong months.

The following day, Danielle had her tonsils and adenoids out. She's been doing great with eating and drinking, but we've had a hard time keeping her pain at bay. It's been very hard to see her in pain and not be able to help her through it. She refuses even plain tylenol so we're having to give it to her sparingly and coax her to take it. :( I think she's finally on the mend though!

On top of that, all of the girls and I have a nasty cold. It's in our noses, eyes, chest, you name it. I'm finding it very hard to be everything I need to be this week.

Did I mention that Dave's truck broke down and he's been using my van? lol

But, like I said, this next week is shaping up to be better! I've got two playdates scheduled. The good kind - where the kids play and the moms hang out. I need those for my sanity! My menu is all planned and shopped for this week, so no stress there. And the girls have bowling day on Thursday. Plus, I should have my van back Monday night. :D

[Beka]

i have finally admitted to David that i am feeling overwhelmed somedays, not depressed but slightly overwhelmed and it's a big step for me to admit that to him, i keep having so many people IRL tell me what an example of motherhood i am and how great i do with 4 kids but i feel like i am hanging on by a string somedays, other days are great but somedays i think why the hell am i doing this and i admitted that to David and have been feeling alot happier for it.

I know it's not ppd again though as having Loki is awesome- it's just the daily demands of life which sometimes overwhelm me, entirely different to the feelings of despair i had with ppd in 1997/8 - they felt like emotional break down.

[Desirae]

I'm ok, I'm exhausted lately but ok. I'm looking forward to our vacation though:)

[Christi]

I'm doing pretty well. Struggling some with some big changes that have gone on ;) But someone who knows me well listened to me as I talked about how I was doing with it all, and I know that I am where I am supposed to be, doing what I am supposed to be doing. It'll be okay.

Otherwise, still having some sleep issues and some strange dreams and I have some periods of melancholy, but again, it'll be okay. I am blessed to have a great support system!

I'm also dealing with some "I'm not good enough" feelings at work that I need to just rise above, cause the logical part of me knows that this isn't the case, it is more a case of different strengths.

Anyway, probably more than what ya wanted to know, but there ya go!

[MathSpeak]

Not too shabby... have a VERY long work-week last week. It was my first "month end" and it's just as horrific as they led me to believe. I ended up missing a very important class and I got very little sleep... In addition, I ate lots of Chinese food, which was NOT a good idea. However, I love the new job and I'm learning tons, so that's good.

[Christine]

i keep having so many people IRL tell me what an example of motherhood i am and how great i do with 4 kids but i feel like i am hanging on by a string somedays

Don't you think you'd be better served if someone asked you how you were instead of assuming that you're doing ok? I've always been frustrated by people assuming that if they see me out of the house calm and pulled together that I must always be that way. I'm glad that you finally got up the nerve to share with David how you've been feeling! It's SOOOO normal!! :hugs

[Christine]

I'm also dealing with some "I'm not good enough" feelings at work that I need to just rise above, cause the logical part of me knows that this isn't the case, it is more a case of different strengths.

Couldn't let this one go.

You know if every teacher genuinely loved their kids the way that you do, no one would be in my situation. ;) You are such a gift to those kids - please don't let anyone else pull you down!! :hugs

[Jejune]

Big, big hugs all around.

I'm dealing with a lot right now, but don't feel like going into details. It's a frustrating thing to have so many things weighing on my mind, and so little desire to share most of them. But what I'm trying to hang on to is the fact that what I've been going through lately has made it easier for me to sympathize with others. Hang in there, ladies!

[MrsSuzNZ]

One thing I am struggling with at the moment if dealing with Malachi. I love him dearly, but he is soooooo active!! If I don't pay enough attention to him he gets "naughty" and then I send him to his room. And I feel even more guilty, coz it feels like everything else is more important than him. :( I will get there. I need to pray more.

[Meshelle]

Overall doing pretty good. I have recently taken a huge step for me and am in our womens leadership at our church. This not only will require more time from me, but I often feel not good enough to lead other ladies in their walk with Christ. But I do know that God does not call the qualified, he qualifies the called. ;) So, all will be ok.
I have been dealing with some medical stuff as of late and am going to the doctor today at 2 so, hopefully I will get some answers. It is hard when we don't have insurance every month and I have to wait until we do to be seen. I am hoping that these issues can be resolved quickly while we have insurance and I will be feeling much better soon. :D
:hugs to everyone right now.

[Jenny]

I am happy to report that I am starting to feel the old Jenny returning...ME...:) I am quite happy that I decided to have gone to the Dr and put on anti-depressants. Its still quite early to feel the full effects, but definately feeling changes already.