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Esther, the dog, was still in labor when I got there. She had had 3 puppies by then. She did get up and came over for me to pet her, which is odd since she had been growling at her family whenever they got near. I guess she likes me.
About 30 minutes after I got there, she had baby number 4. The pictures aren't the best because they really are wiggly right after being born and the lighting was poor.
This is the first three that were born.
The first 3 again. It looks like there is a fourth, but I checked the time on the pictures and the 4th one hadn't been born yet.
The 4th one right after being cleaned off. It moved, so it isn't the best picture ever.
They're all eating. Can you tell which one is the oldest?
Afterwards, I went down and helped mom get wood on the porch for her stoves. She has a Goose couple at her pond. Bet there will be babies soon. I'll have to look for a nest.
I came home for a few minutes, changed clothes and went for my run. Two of my aunts were at my mom's, so stopped and talked to them. Walking home, I stopped to see if Esther had any more pups. No. Four was it.
Again, can you guess which one is the oldest. LOL
The ones with black spots are boys and the other two are girls.
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Aww @quilteryoyo those puppies are adorable! Esther is beautiful and looks like she is being a good mom too!1
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Esther is a very pretty dog and was being a very good mom.0
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@quilteryoyo AWWW! puppies! they are adorable.1
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@quilteryoyo awwww puppies!0
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Morning all. Day 3 of my weekend away. Works been good. Had enough to keep me occupied but not crazy and had a couple of call outs.
Eating has been on point. I've been following the plan and enjoying it. No feeling awful or crap at night.
Had a rough night last night. I'm finding it hard to sleep because the room is really bright from street lights. I have an eye mask but they are annoying. I got called at 1am for a pt, then took ages to get back to sleep. Then at 430am a patient was outside singing really loudly. So annoying! I went back to sleep and got woken by her again ay 730am. Sigh.
The weather sux, I went for a 5k run, avoiding the rain, then got called into work before I could have breakfast. Am relaxing a bit now. Whew1 -
@Avidkeo You are doing great. I hope you are able to get more sleep tonight.1
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Dh walked with me yesterday to the housing addition entrance and back. I tried to run. It was comical. If you could picture Igor (from the monster movie) trying to run about 5 steps. I wonder if I can rehab that leg that is still atrophied and regain some strength.
I put on my "fat" pants yesterday for the walk and they fit a bit snug. I think it is time to get serious. I'm just not sure what the looks like yet!
Cori
5 am is noon on cat time. He wiggles under my blanket, I expect him to sleep. He wiggles more, I'm slightly concerned he's going to get "lost". He wiggles down even more... and attacks my feet. AHH! That was calculated. He knows how to get me up. Bear still loves him too much. DD says they are soulmates.
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@swenson19d Glad DH walked with you yesterday. That's good. Sorry your leg is causing you so much trouble and pain! Hugs on the weight. You can get it back off. I have confidence. Mom's cat is a lot like Cori - he wakes her up at 5 to go outside too.1
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@swenson19 yay for the walk. What is it with cats and feet!
Well, I'm home and I stuck to my plan! So so happy! So back to usual routine. I think the key thing was having a plan, having yummy food to look forward to and having a couple of projects to keep me occupied. I havent weighed yet as middle of the day. I'm hopeful for a reasonable loss. I definitely notice a difference in my clothes.6 -
I think I missed a lot of news here! Things are okay. I got my first Pfizer vaccine on Saturday (k-12 school employees in FL are eligible).
As for food - doing slightly better. Went down 2 pounds.
I just finished Atomic Habits. It is helping me stay more on track (drop bad habits and add good habits!) Some of the things mentioned are now worrying about the final goal. Enjoying the process of getting there. So I'm trying to do that.
@quilteryoyo - puppies!!! So cute!
@swenson19d - I'm glad you went for a walk. Sorry about the fat pants. That was my final straw recently! Fat pants felt tight.
@shanaber - I hope Hobbes is completely better now. So scary. Such a sweetie.
@RunsOnEspresso - I've not caught up on all I've missed but it seems like you've been running a lot (yay) and unhappy with your overeating. It just reminded me how hard it is for us to lose when we exercise so much. We have to eat to maintain the exercise!
@avidkeo - days away!? I have to catch up and see what you are up to.
I haven't been in my cycling group for almost a year but I am still in contact with the friends. One of the ladies texted this weekend that her niece jumped off a bridge in PA (worked at Carnegie Mellon, 23 years old). Made me so sad again for @swenson19d. Then just now a second friend in the group texted that her mom died this afternoon. Her mom is about the same age as @quilteryoyo's dad. So that made me think of @quilteryoyo and was sad again.
Things will get better.
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Y’all, I gotta vent because I just can’t. Tennessee has moved to phase 1c which is great news for me since that’s when they vaccinate people with comorbidities. Except TN has changed the CDC’s recommendations so they don’t have diabetes on the list of comorbidities which qualify. It’s literally THE MOST LIKELY TO BE FATAL COMORBIDITY THERE IS BESIDES ADVANCED AGE. Even well controlled diabetes like mine gives you four times the risk of death from Covid. Uncontrolled is seven times the risk. And it does not qualify you for a vaccine. No explanation as to why, we are literally the only state like this, and it’s exactly the opposite of the CDC’s guidelines for vaccination. We WERE on the list but then they changed it.
The real kicker? Obesity is on the approved list. So if I had just not even tried to manage my diabetes and not lost weight, I could get the vaccine and maybe not die. All the people who shrug and say, “Heck, the doctor says I shouldn’t eat this but I can just take more insulin,” they get shots. I guess the health department in Tennessee figures all people with diabetes are obese anyway so why list them separately? I am tempted to get a fat suit so I can get the vaccine, except the shot would go into the arm of the fat suit. Or maybe move to a real state that has people with brains in it.
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@rheddmobile - that is insane! I'm furious for you.
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@ddmom0811 Glad you are back. So much heartache in the world right now.
Glad tracking your food is working for you. Yeah for getting your first shot. Mom and I are now on the list. They recommend not getting it until you are 90 days out from a CoVID diagnosis. We hope to get our first one toward the middle of this month.
@rheddmobile That's ridiculous. I feel like there is a lot of things in the government that is helpful to those who don't take responsibility. It's horrible. I'm so sorry for you. Maybe you can sign up to sub at a daycare of school. That would make you eligible and a fat suit would not be required.
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@rheddmobile Who checks the comorbitities? Sounds to me like you have hypertension and that makes you eligible. Make the appointment
@ddmom0811 good to see you, sorry to hear of the passings.1 -
Hugs @rheddmobile do what @swenson19 said. Chances are the people giving probably agree the new guideline is a joke too.
@ddmom0811 I'm sorry to hear about your friends losses. The last 13 months have been awful in so many ways.
Weighed in today 200gm down (half a lb). I'm disappointed. Lol. I shouldn't be. It's not a gain. And I achieved what I wanted to this weekend. But I honestly thought I'd have lost more. That said, garmin informed me this morning my period is due, so probably that? It's down. And that's 200g in 4 days. Nothing to complain about. Go slow. Its a marathon not a sprint. Apparently.
Well think positively, my next half is 4 weeks away on Saturday. Going away with my mum for the weekend. So in theory, I should lose 2kg by then, hopefully putting me at 65kg. So that's my new goal. Stick to target, get to 65kg before the 10th April. Basically keep doing what I'm doing.
And after that half, I'll need to adjust my calorie goal. As tempting as it is to keep going at a 500 calorie deficit, if I want to run a sub 2hr half I'm going to need to change a few things. So I'll drop it to 250 goal, only 1kg a month. But keep on that path for the year and I'll have got to 60kg by Christmas.
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Oof, I lost my momentum there for 2 days.
This weekend I was just so doggone tired! After my run on Saturday I lounged all afternoon and developed a bit of a tummy ache. Sunday I was actually pretty productive and then Monday the bone numbing exhaustion hit again. DH had to go to the neighboring AF Base (about 2 hours) for his polygraph and invited me a long. I went and it was a nice trip and we got good indian food. I was over calories all days Sat-Mon by a few hundred calories I am sure, but gave up trying to track.
Today was hopefully the last pre-preliminary hearing for the kid. The DA gave the zoom info to listen in, but I didn't want to sit there all day listening to cases since there was no scheduled time when he was going to get called.
Today I came into work to a bit of a shock. The AF has seemed to have approved my transfer, but I have to change my entire career field! What!? I knew that was a possibility, but I had never heard if actually happening as it usually is not in the best interest as the AF has already invested so much money in you. I have some folks with feelers out to see if this is something that has to happen and how we can make the best of it. It is not my dream job, but it is a job, and if I don't get my promotion, it will only be my job for 27 months.
I missed my run yesterday, and today I am just in shock with the turn my 22 year career has taken. Not bad, just what is going on?4 -
@Avidkeo You did great while away! Hey, I take any loss and no gain as a win. Especially since it's time for your period. You have a great plan. I'm sure you will make your goal weight!
@CMorning99 You have so much going on, it's no wonder you are exhausted. I'm shocked about your career field too - after 22 years, you would think they would want you to stay with your expertise. May I ask what career field you are in and what they want you to change to?
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My food wasn't good today. I did try to log it, as best as I could and MFP says I'm under goal, but since I didn't weigh it all, who knows. I gave in and had banana pudding at daycare. It's sooo good and I just kept eating it. I wish I was one of those people who could take a bite and be satisfied. But, once I take a bite, the rest of it wants to follow.
Then, one of the 3 year old's had a birthday today, so I guess that makes him 4, and wanted me to have a cupcake, so I couldn't turn that down.
What is it with me and sweets? I can go forever and not have anything, if I don't see it. I really don't crave it. But, if it's in eye sight, I will eat it and REALLY like it. I need to learn to control that.
I was happy at the grocery store yesterday because we went through the chip aisle twice for mom and I even had chips on my list, but I didn't buy any. I thought I was strong. NOT today. LOL
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@quilteryoyo I have been assigned as a 2T- Traffic Management. Essentially logistics and cargo movement. I am not too mad about it, it was a shock but it is an opportunity to learn something new and fatten up my resume for retirement. I don't know what exactly they do, but I know they use a bunch of outdated databases LOL It will make things a little more challenging to see who's who in the the intelligence world to see if DH can get a contractor job. It really comes down to who you know. This is a huge change though, and I would really appreciate a sign from the universe if this is the right thing to do. But the level of support I have received and how few of these cases are approved, it must be...right?
The end of the workday is drawing near. All I want is a heated fuzzy blanket, an alcoholic hot chocolate and a plate of pasta. I might be kind to myself tonight, but can't sit around forever.1 -
@CMorning99 I'm sure you will be great at what ever you are assigned to do. You sound pretty organized, so I'm sure that will help with the Traffic Management job. And, you have a great attitude about it. That can make all the difference in how you handle things. Good luck with everything. (Are you in intel now?)1
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I am so tired.
Beary and Cori's new cat nip came in today. They love it. DD said it looks like pot and was some primo cat nip! LOL! They were both very silly on it. I think Bear is still coming down, he's awfully chill. Cori has the gumption to try to play with old beanie. She wants to play, but is grumpy about it and has a come here go away vibe with an undertone of scratching your eyeballs out.
Nothing else fascinating here to report. Classes have slowed a bit with spring break approaching and I am adjusting easily to that lighter demand. But after SB it will get crazy again. I signed up to work the COVID vaccination clinic Thursday, sticking people. Just doing my civic duty. @rheddmobile Want me to pocket you one and mail it LOL! DH said there are left over vaccinations and the turn out isn't heavy. But I imagine in this second wave there will be a larger response.
I had a subway sandwich today. I'm hungry but no idea what to eat that isn't bad for me. I think DH went to the store so I'll probably have my pick from cheetos and or ben and jerrys. for reals.3 -
Good news! My husband spent all morning on the phone with people at the health department and it turns out they are just very incompetent, not evil. Diabetes was never supposed to have been removed and they are fixing it now. Also there is a number for me to call to get an appointment in the meantime. (It’s actually a ‘reservation for an appointment’ for when they actually have enough appointments).
So.... I guess my husband just fixed the world for 1 out of 8 Tennesseans?7 -
Great news @rheddmobile ! You're husband is a hero!
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Yay @rheddmobile your husband rocks!
@quilteryoyo thanks for the encouragement. And I'm like that with sweet food. Savory, meh. Sweet food I'm like homer Simpson.
@swenson19 love cats on catnip! I need some for my guy lol.
I rode to work today and got absolutely soaked on the way home. Had to happen eventually. I'll need to start taking my rain jacket I think.
Netball again tonight. And it's a late game, starting at 8:25pm! That's almost my bed time. I'll probably have a sandwich when I get home. Whew. Big exercise day today.2 -
@Avidkeo It's good to know I'm not the only one. Sorry about you getting soaked riding home. I hope it was warm, at least. Hope you enjoy your netball game.1
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@rheddmobile - wow!! I'm impressed with your husband!
@cmorning99 - what is an alcoholic hot chocolate!?!?!?! I want to make myself one! Aren't we supposed to pick up good habits here!?
@avidkeo - As long as there is no lightning and you didn't get hurt riding, the wet is just a pain! Netball - fun!
On track yesterday and of course today I'm starving! I lifted weights this morning which I mentally tell myself means I shouldn't be hungry. On the days I ride Peloton and run I think to myself, it's normal to be hungry.
Tried a new breakfast thing for me - overnight oats. Trying a few variations. Just weird to have cold oatmeal to me. But it has mini chocolate chips in it.
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@ddmom0811 You just add a bit of booze to your hot chocolate, Baileys, Kalua, Jamisons...tastes so good on cold nights when your day was $h!t LOL
My old kitties love cat nip too! We always would get little sample bags and we just tossed them in a kitchen drawer. It looked really suspish when we were cleaning for the movers and we had a drawer full of little dime bags LOL
Not gonna lie, I am struggling right now. Was just notified I didn't get the promotion. While that answers one question and takes out a level of complications...still sucks.
I am really trying to pull myself up by my bootstraps today. I am tracking calories and have a 4.5 mile run this afternoon. Getting a solid lesson in faith right now.
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Sometimes I hate having celiac disease. We ordered food last night, get it, and even though the receipt says sub gf pita, they used a wrap. *Sigh* So they refunded us and I ate some of the nachos DH had ordered. I also ordered what was on the menu as a gf brownie ice cream sandwich with berries but came as a small, pre-packaged brownie. I added my own ice cream but ended up not eating the brownie because it was disgusting.
So I had some cereal and gf red licorice because I was still hungry.
@ddmom0811 @CMorning99 I have peppermint vodka that I add to hot chocolate at Christmas time.4 -
Zero motivation today. I'm starting to feel a bit burnt out out I think. It's dark till 7am and the daily grind of getting up at 545am to do exercise is getting to me. Winter is on its way. I get a lay in tomorrow which will be good.
I'm also out of town again tonight. This constant changing is getting annoying. I have no idea what I'll have for dinner. Toying with the idea of takeaways, but I don't want to ruin progress. OK one night won't ruin progress I know that. Sigh.
Period is definitely due. Damn it3
