I've decided this is my New Year's. This year has been a long road filled with many difficult road bumps. In the last few weeks things have begun to turn around in a wonderful way. So i am goal setting and making my resolutions now, hoping to feed into all the positive energy.

My year started so horribly. first i ended up being laid off from my job January 3rd. I found a new one soon enough, but there was a lot to this job I did not care for. Well this past Thursday I recieved a job offer. the new position takes everything I love about my current job, with out the things I dislike (like trying to push credit cards).

Over the summer we found out dad had a tumor attached to the pulminary artery. Well he had another round of chemo this past week, and did not get sick at all from it. The doctor is pretty confident he will be done by the end of this year.

I've been helping a friend with her dialysis treatments for several years now as she waited for a transplant. I am thrilled to say she recieved a kidney Thursday night and seems to be doing well!!!

As I was able to tell a few of you, I found out I was pregnant a couple of months ago. Unfortunately I had a fairly early miscarriage. It was very disappointing, but i'm feeling emotionally stronger now, and I have the all clear from the Dr. to go ahead and try again. So I have been eating better, taking better care of myself, and as I mentioned in yesterday's homeowrk, I am ready to make myself my number one priority again. I'll still do for others, but won't leave myself behind.


Thats why its New Year's early here. I am feeling so much more confident, so much more at ease, and so ready to start over!!! I know it seems I am so often saying that I need to get going again, but I can't even describe the change I've felt over the last few days as these major roadblocks in my life seemed to back away. And I'm even starting off in a decent place, having not gained any weight during the year of stess I've had.

Thanks everyone for their support throughout this long and difficult year!!!

Laurie

{{{Laurie}}} I'm so very sorry about your miscarriage. I lost a baby before I had DS. You will still be dealing with the changes in your hormones & so on for a while, not to mention your emotional feelings.

It sounds like you have a wonderful outlook and positive attitude for your New Year!! Best wishes to you!! Glad to hear that your father & your friend are both doing better now too. Sending thoughts & prayers to you, your Dad & friend!!

So sorry about the miscarriage...

But so glad that your dad is doing well and that life is generally better.

Congrats on maintaining this year!

The Celtic New Years was on October 31 - so you are keeping with your roots.

Happy New Year!

Sending lots of hugs and support around the pregnancy.
You are an inspiration and an example. Thanks for sharing.

Laurie

You sound like you are in a terrific place! Good for you for facing all the adversity in the past year and turning it around.

I too am very sorry to hear of your miscarriage.

Sending fertile vibes your way and as always, you and your family remain in my prayers.

Hugs to you.

Laurie, I am sorry about the loss of your baby. I understand. When my dad was sick and on life support 7 years ago, I was 3 months pregnant and miscarried. I think it was all of the stress. I know what you have gone through and all I can say is that your heart will heal! Your attitude sounds great and I am so glad to hear that your dad and friend are doing well.

I think you are right. This is your year. You will accomplish your goals and have a blessed year ahead!!! I will be cheering for you!

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Originally posted by Laurie:
And I'm even starting off in a decent place, having not gained any weight during the year of stess I've had.

That's awesome, Laurie! Think of what a victory that is in and of itself!

As for the pregnancy, I hadn't heard and I'm so sorry that you have gone through such a hard time. {{{{Laurie}}}}

Good to see you back and posting.
Sheri