Seriously, who would have thought that I would turn 30 and it would all go downhill? Over the winter and spring, I was having some sinus/cold/allergy issues. After having 2 back to back colds and "sinus infections" (I put that in quotes because apparently it was misdiagnosed), I made an appt for the ENT dr.. I went there this past Tuesday only to be diagnosed with Acid Reflux and possible TMJ. Amazingly enough, these were 2 issues that I was diagnosed with when I was in high school and college. Now, they have come back to haunt me. If you weren't aware, acid reflux can cause the sinus infection-like symptoms. And the TMJ is causing what sounds like fluid in my ears along with the ringing.. So, I'm now on acid reflux meds along with some nasal sprays. I did, however, decide to get a CT scan on my sinuses just to rule that out. He also said that I was having some severe allergy issues, so I'm also on an allergy medicine. I told him that Allegra wasn't doing anything for me, so he switched it. I go on Tuesday to get my CT scan..
My weight-loss has been on hold for a week (yeah, I've been bad, but not that bad). I'm at 146 now, so I can say that I have successfully lost 2 pounds total. In my defense, I've been working on some house projects that have really left little time to exercise. I refuse to go out in the humidity and 100 degree weather that we've been having, so I will get back to the treadmill tomorrow. I have noticed that my stomach doesn't appear to be as bloated as it has looked. Possibly from the 'no soda rule'??? Okay, I slipped.. I had a 1/2 cup of coke yesterday.. ugh.. but at least it wasn't a lot, right? And it did curb the urge to drink a whole 2-liter of it. I will get back on the treadmill tomorrow, I will! Anyway, my stomach does not look as bloated - yay!
Do you know how hard it is to pass up the urge to buy a candybar at the register? For me, it is soooo hard! I have a sweet tooth like you wouldn't believe... Wait a minute, I did do yoga the other night! Yeah, its a weight-loss yoga video that we bought a couple of years ago (before Liam was born). So, we did do that this week.. I haven't strayed off of the diet too much and I did decide on a bowl of fruit over a handful of candy the other night. I fought off the urge and succeeded..
I love my son.. seriously, I do.. but, boy does he test his limits (and my patience)these days! I have learned to have on hand, at all times, a book or 2, some juice, a snack or 2, and some juice. This is my survival kit.. If one or 2 of these items are missing, we've had a BAD day. Notice I said "MY" survival kit - not his! He is in the midst of learning to communicate, which leads to frustrations. He is also learning that we don't always get what we want. We have no implemented a 'time-out' spot yet because he won't really understand it yet. So, our negative choices for him right now are getting 'spanked' or going to bed. We don't beat our child, but I think that a swat here or there is not going to kill him. I mean, if its between swatting his hand away from a hot stove or allowing him to grab onto a handle of boiling hot water, I'm going to swat his hand. And I think that most people would agree.. I was spanked as a child and I turned out fine. I don't consider the swats that I got as bad, and I appreciate my parents for it. I knew the difference between right and wrong because of it.. Same thing with my husband and we believe in the same disciplining techniques.. Anyway, with that said, he is learning to test limits and telling us "no!" or throwing a little tantrum here or there. Its a learning phase and we will get through it.. we WILL get through it, lol.. There are a lot of stern looks and firm "NO!' often, so hopefully he is learning right from wrong..
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