Museum-Mama

Not much else I can say that hasn't already been said. Bald can be sexy, and I certainly think so....BUT (me and my big but again! LOL!) what really pulls it off is confidence. Big girls can be beautiful, and those that rock the curves are those that feel comfortable with them. If it is an insecurity thing for you, don't be. You've had plenty of hot women on here tell you how sexy it is!

Good for you two for trying again. HOWEVER, you have to be willing to complete the ultimatum is he goes back on his word. For years, I made idle threats to leave my hubby, and regretted it in the end. All the promises were false. (Our probs were not money related, though.) After 12 years, I left and he couldn't believe it. For several years, he tried the same old promises and "I'll change" etc....but do NOT go back. make it clear that you relationship with him is now just to make sure the kids are taken care of and grow up loved. But I hope, this time, it does not have to go that far. STICK TO YOUR GUNS!!!

Any texas folks from Waco, Texas or round abouts?

Hello all! If interested, I started us a June 2013 Sleevers group so that we can all go through this process together! Hope you will all join and let's lift each other up. Thanks, Museum Mama

I've picked a June date simply because that's when the kiddo is out of school and with his dad for the summer. That will give me time to heal! Also, I started a June 2013 Sleevers group if any of you want to join!

Cleopatra, Lady Godiva, Joan of Arc, Amelia Earhart....women of history. Now calm yourselves! I don't expect to be remembered at the level they are; but one thing I have learned as a historian is that we ALL have a history. No matter how unimportant you think your life is, you have lived through historical events and you have impacted others' lives. You have the choice to what level you will participate in history. You have the choice as to what YOUR STORY will be. After much soul searching and failed dieting, I had decided I was just going to live with being heavy. I can be happy with it. The truth was, I was actually trying to convince myself. My body is getting larger. My health is getting worse. And one night at the mall, I could no longer keep up with my family at a regular pace. I was out of breath and had to stop for a moment. We hadn't even walked that far! I was so ashamed and humiliated as my boys looked at me with concern and confusion. It was supposed to be a happy evening, and I swallowed my shame and brushed it off. The night have been ruined for me, but I wasn't going to ruin it for my loved ones. The next day, I looked up surgery options. I had looked into the local hospital's program, but was denied so I didn't really care. That was a few months and 15 lbs ago. Today, I no longer cared about the stigma of bariatric surgery. As I was looking, my doctor called. My B12 level was still low (not a surprise to me), but now so is my D levels. She also had concerns that I was showing signs of adult onset diabetes. Last night my right cheek (SLAP!), and now my left (SLAP!) WAAAAAAAAAKEEE UUUUUUUUUUUUP!!!!!!!! So, that was that. I contacted My Bariatric Solutions and started asking questions. As if the stars aligned, mom called and she and dad had talked about my health issues. They were concerned because I am too young to be having my problems. I agreed. They suggested surgery and how to cover the costs. I felt like a minion...WHAAAAAAAA????! I am making my own history. I am taking decisive action to show that I am in control of me. I do not have to be content with who I am. This is my journal to keep myself reminded that history is not made in a moment. There are always events and decisions leading up to the event. Now....how to stay patient until surgery for the next 2.5 months......?

Hello al! As you join the group, please drop a line here to introduce yourself or just say HI! I'll get us started. I am Museum-Mama. I am a thirty-something mom of one and, yes, I do work in a museum. I am getting sleeved because I am tired of being tired. I want to be healthy and keep up with my kiddo. My goal is to lose 75 lbs. So, how about you? Feel free to be as open or simple as you feel comfortable. Ciao for now, Museum Mama