i heart faces entry - Pets!

I LOVE Pets! So happy that I heart faces did a pet theme!

To me, this picture is a prime example of a 'no boundaries' love. Our american bulldog, Jersey, was absolutely smitten with our sphynx kitten, Tots. They played and snuggled constantly. I sat on the bed with them for hours to capture this shot, and even though I took it a few years ago, it has been my constant favorite. The look is so intense.. Hope you enjoy.

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VLCD #13 - Grilled Cheese are still the devil

Im still recovering. Finally off the 'freeze' and down a pound, but its a pound that I accumulated from eating grilled cheese. Oh well, still its down a pound!

I went to the drug store yesterday to buy 1/2cc U-100 syringes to give my injections with. I asked the lady where they were and she points and says "over there". At first, I thought outside of the pharmacy but then realized that she meant behind the counter. I told her I needed 1/2cc U-100. She grabs up a package and says "these?". I said "how long is the needle?" She says "I have 30g & 28g". No, I told her, 'how LONG is the needle?" She repeats 28g or 30g. Obviously seeing the exasperation on my face, she turns around and asks the pharmacist how long the needles are and tells him they are 28g & 30g. I said 'Guage is how WIDE the needle is, I need to know how LONG"... The pharmacist was in on it too and tried to explain, slowly, to her what length vs width really was. Finally, in her own frustration, she brings ME the package. I kindly showed her where it said LENGTH. Right on the package (I tried to explain THAT to her as well). When we paid and walked away, John informed me that her name tag indicated that she was the HEAD pharmacy technician. SCARY!!

Grilled Cheese sandwiches are the devil.

So, I thought id be just fine to hit up the local waffle house with the gals from work. Fail. I ate grilled cheeses (is that word?) I gained weight. Now im just plodding along trying to re-lose the weight. At 16.5lbs - and holding.

VLCD #7

Down 13 lbs :)

Static

No weight loss. Although, when I actually did the math, im at 11lbs, not 10. Which is wonderful. I hate that my weighed stayed static but it might have something to do with the poptart i ate yesterday, i cant rightly say.

Oh well, tomorrow's a new day. My goal is 60lbs by the end of July. Im interested to see where I'll end up :)

VLCD #5

Down a little over 10lbs now :) SOOO excited! Working out fabulously. I starved all day yesterday, ate a little steak for dinner....Then, about 2am, I realized that I never ate my 2nd meal! No WONDER I was starving! lol. Tonight, I'll eat both!

VLCD#3

Down another 2.1lbs. 7lbs total. Now, off to the auction!

VLCD# 3 (that means "very low calorie day #2)

Well, day 3 dawns with a weight that is 5lbs lighter. So, in 2 days, I lost 5lbs. Not too shabby! Hopefully, by Thursday, I can wear some of my too tight scrubs again!

On other news, I had eggs in the incubator, waiting to hatch. Due tomorrow. I removed them from the turner Saturday evening, before work. When I went to check on them today (remember, due tomorrow), they were hatched! Atleast 9 of them hatched already. 1 more orpington chick is hatching, but they are freaking adorable! I got one silver polish! Soooo CUTE!!

Now, to check on the ones in the nest box...Im in a nest box conundrum, if you will. The nest box is too high for the chicks to jump out. We're gonna need to work on that.... Until tomorrow, peace out!

Oh, and Tina, what is a gait check? Where do you have that done? I try to respond via comments, but I dont think it alerts you... Anyway...

Lost

2 lbs. First day. Not too shabby. The first week is always a struggle, but its all good!

My knee has been KILLING me. Followed by the dull throb of my foot (opposing legs, mind you). I decided to try and wear tennis shoes instead of crocs (first time in 5 years while working a shift). The tennis shoes are brand new. First time ive worn them was yesterday. TERRIBLE! My feet killed me, my knee still hurt and my poor throbbing foot was screaming because it was confined for 10 hours. Bad plan. Someone shoulda warned me.

I am fat, and I am done.

No, this isnt some sort of cryptic suicide note. I am done being fat. This time, when I lose my weight, I will do whatever it takes to become an "in shape" person, and not just a person with a whole lotta shape. Today is VLCD#1. I am doing the HCG diet. It is effective, quick, and boosts confidence. It is hard. 500 calories a day is difficult. This is my vow. I want to be a fit mother. I will update daily, so, all 7 of you, talk amongst yourselves and decide who will come read along daily to boost my confidence. Peace out :)

Negative.

OK, so its officially negative. Dr advised me to stop progesterone now.

Today, I start the HCG diet. Again. My new mantra is going to be "nothing tastes as good as holding my baby(ies) will feel." Ive gained about 30lbs in the last 3 months so its time to head back the other direction :). My plan is to do the 40 day cycle of the diet (maybe longer, depending on how its going), then start our fertility treatments again in August. Good times.


Went to the livestock auction yesterday, came home with 2 cutest goats! One is a Nubian doe and her baby is a Nubian/Boer doeling. Seriously adorable. Before I knew which direction I wanted to go with the goats, I planned to get a Boer. They are chunky monkeys with cute little heads and floppy ears. My nubian momma is in milk. And yes, I DID milk the goat! For the first time in my whole life, I milked a goat. Of course, I only managed to get a few streams, but im STOKED! (or pumped...lol). Anyway, now, to just get it regular! These animals are keeping me B-U-S-Y!

Our other goats, Maybelline, Lily & Frog, are all doing well. Lily & Frog are growing like weeds! They are also starting to play along with maybelline. She chases me and the kids chase her. Its pretty cute!

I ♥ my goats!!

Frog & Lily

Maybelline, rockin her shades...


Cider & Pollen -
they are still ever so slightly traumatized and wont look at me..

7 hours from now

I will take my pregnancy test (lets not think this is the FIRST for this month). It is the real deal tomorrow morning. Its TEST DAY (cue scary music). I am so worked up about it that I could vomit. We're taking the next month off, so we wont be starting again til the end of July. Its going to be hard. But man, I hope it works next time.

Hard times for some friends...

A good friend of mine is struggling through an extremely difficult time. Please keep her and her family in your prayers. Here is the story:

http://www.lex18.com/news/mother-dies-of-bacterial-meningitis-after-giving-birth-to-twins/

Baby goats!

My baby goats came home today! They are soo adorable! I named them Frog & Lily, since they came from Little Pond Farm. Im planning to show them in the future. Precious little creatures!

Tonight, when I was carrying Lily out to show her the barn, I slipped in mud and fell. Luckily, I managed not to squash her to death. When I showered, I found smooshed goat poop stuck to my leg. Charming, isnt it?