Anyone in the First Week of Their Unpteenth Quit?

[paulywogg]

Min,I think that's good, just cut out the extras and you'll be fine, ugh,I think of all the crap I ate when I was drinking and I wanna puke!gas station burritos and chilli dogs?who eats that stuff?drunks that's who! Got a text from my little brother, he's only 30 but he's had bad problems with booze too,including throwing up blood and peeing blood too he's trying to cut back but the anxiety is holding him back,his doctor gave him Zoloft, I told him he can't drink on it,I did and it was a disaster, all but one of my brothers are alcoholics,that makes 6 of us who have this Shit, makes me sad I just told him if he ever needs help I'm here

[Lizann]

Wow Pauly, good for you being there for your brother. I'm glad he has your to reach out to. Do you worry about your kids? Do they know about your family history. Min four days is great. Better get that baby to bed. Is he sleeping through the night?
Went to the library for books on Europe. Haven't been there in years, but wow I so enjoyed it. So enjoyably quiet. Mark and I are now perusing the books! Spoke to my SIL this After noon for along time. She lives two hours away and it was good to catch up! All in all a good day.

[BeachGirly]

Hi gang- you guys sound good.

Not much to report today. Little bit of work, little bit of shopping at the market for local fruit and veg.
Now i am going to go hem some new work pants.

Very exciting day.

Glad to see everyone checking in - have a great evening

[paulywogg]

Beachy,I hate hemming pants!once I did it the lazy way and hot glued a pair haha,Liz,of course my kids know our family history, they've been around my mom and bros and the older 2 have drank with them,I do worry about them drinking I always tell them that my drinking only started with 2 heinekens a couple of times a week, but then look what happened, but you know young people, they think they know EVERYTHING, little assholes

[Ginger999]

Pauly, you always make me laugh! Thank you for that

Hubs is doing great. For almost 65 he is in excellent health. No high blood pressure, no sugar probs, cholesterol is great, no medications. Guess that's really paying off! His pain is controlled and he's starting to do some slow exercising that doesn't involve his shoulder. Whew! Glad that's over and he is starting to mend.

Mom is doing great. She'll probably be home by May 5.

Glad everyone is doing well! I'm reading here several times a day. So glad you are all here. :thanks:

[Lizann]

I agree with ginger Pauly, you make me laugh! Glad hubby is doing well Ginger. May 5th is just around the corner.
Home tomorrow:welldone: I get my five day weekend after all! Good night guys. Kept it classy today!

[abcowboy]

Howdy all! Great days for everyone! MS, Day 4 done, way to go! Sounds like spring fever has hit us all, and it's about time! While I was at the farm today I saw a flock of Robin's, then not to long after that I saw a black bear in the field. And the frogs were croaking in the dugout, all signs that spring has sprung!! Had another good day, got taps put in two tubs, a shower, and the laundry sink, installed the water conditioner/softener, hooked up the water heater, and tested everything. The owners will be looking to move into their new home pretty soon.

Pauly, as previously mentioned, your posts always get a chuckle from me! It's so good to be able to have fun even as we help each other maintain our quits!

Liz, must be exciting planning a trip to Switzerland! I have a hard enough time planning for Vancouver lol

BG, things are great even when things are slow eh! Are you going to make this detox thing ongoing?

AG, I like it when I see your posts, means you're staying on the right track!

Chief, sorry to hear about the job, on a positive note, you'll have more time to be "mother hen" haha

How's things with you OH?

Ginger, great to hear about hubby! It won't be long till he's wrapping those arms around giving you a big hug... and sounds like mom is doing equally as good! The way the days are flying by, I'd better get my butt in gear and shop for a new "outfit"

mama, you still about reading and adding to your plan?

I'm sure I missed a few, wish the lost ones would return, fingers crossed and a special prayer for them to come back soon...I've been reading a lot every night, most fiction, and one ear on the hockey games lol. Bubba, Hank, and I lead a pretty boring life compared to the rest of you guys lol. But we both love our quiet evenings, so that I'm grateful for! Have a good one all! Keep it between the lines eh!

[MinStar]

Morning all!

Pauly- too funny! I am glad your brother had you there. It's a horrible thing to see. :-(

Hinger- glad hubs doing well :-)

Cowboy- spring is def on its way!

Lizann- check out Zumthor in Switzerland. A lovely dos resort in the mountains. I forget the name of it but it's by some famous architect. The spa has an outdoor heated pool so you can also chill outside in the pool in the mountains. Lovely resort. I went back in 2007.

Are you doing anything else in Europe apart from Switzerland?

Baby sleeps through most nights bare getting up if he is looking for his dunny. Last night he woke too many times :-/ I also have wisdom tooth pain which kept me up. M
All better than an bloody hangover though!

Happy Friday all. I better tend to kids stay strong

[actiongirl46]

Good morning! Quick check in. Have a great day peeps and I'll be back later!

[Lizann]

Good morning my friends! A rare Friday home for me. Sadly it is cloudy and cool and very unspring like. I was going to do some spring cleaning, change over to summer blankets and such. It shall have to wait as there is a freeze warning up for tonight. Cowboy, I think that flock of robins is from my area, they flew north to warm up!!!
MS. Thanks for the info on Switzerland. We would like to go to Nice and San Remo also, but not sure how that's going to work. We shall see. A resort sounds just perfect right now!
I will run on the treadmill and perhaps actually cook a real dinner for tonight!
Have a Good Friday. I'll check back later.

[paulywogg]

Hey all, I'm off today too Liz,but I woke up groggy for some reason, hate that! Cowboy, we're friends on Facebook now woo-hoo,your pic looks like how I imagined you would look, got some cleaning to do today if I get the energy, too much junk food yesterday and I can feel it, that's probably why I feel drained, good to see everyone, let's have a great Friday

[open halo]

Hope everyone is having a great Friday as well. Just finished reading back and love reading all the positive vibes from this thread. Even as we face struggles, it seems that everyone is finding the strength to overcome, and a little humour thrown in certainly helps. So proud of everyone here! Very inspiring that we are making the effort to have our lives be the best they can be, with a little help from our MWO friends. :hug:

I laughed yesterday until I was actually crying, that to me is some of the best medicine :happy2: I truly believe that many of us don't laugh enough.

Let's have a great weekend.

[MinStar]

Hey all. Last check in before I turn for the night. Busy day with kids shopping etc. Can't belive had thoughts of getting a bottle in for the evening to chil- Refrained, I am pleased go say.

Went to pizza place for dinner today. Limited my portion but I guess that's my detox done. Lol. Again thoughts of a drink - normally would as hubby would drive home but agin refrained. Home sorted kids and had shower before hitting bed. Keep telling myself I can't have just the one. I have noticed my thoughts and I am envious of those that were dining and had a couple of glasses. The people sitting outside the wine bar having drinks and tapenade. I even said to hubby 'one day I will checkout the wine bar' (it's a new place) but the in the back of my head I thought - 'and maybe one day you won't. You can't just have one drink so your better off with none. Even if you had one night infringing. You wouldn't stop and get back to AF. My relapse has lasted two years, Barr pregnancy and breastfeeding. AND I have no idea whether those 'cool folk' drinking wine after work on a Friday night actually are like me, caught in a trap and will wake up tomorrow feeling crap and trying to recall if they bolloxed up something the night before'

... Anyway my inner ramblings- thought to mention as I've had similar thoughts this week..... Hoping the 'envy' goes and more 'empathy' follows.

Day 5 AF done. day 5 detox had a little hiccup. Lol

Night. Stay safe all x

[Lizann]

MinStar, you are sounding so good. Actually I agree with OH, positive vibes here. Not much planned for today. Perhaps a run on the treadmill, think it's still too cold outside.
I'll check back later.

[abcowboy]

Howdy all! Gloomy cold day here in N.E. Alberta! Right at the freezing mark and windy, not sure if there's a trip to the farm today to open up the camper, or wait for the nicer weather tomorrow...oh well, it is what it is..

Liz, don't you just love 5 day weekends! Mine is next weekend, Bubba and I fly out of Edmonton to Vancouver Thursday afternoon and return home Monday afternoon! Looking forward to the r & r before the 14 - 16 hour days on the tractor for seeding.

MS, Day 6 today! And it's afternoon in London already! A big hug and pat on the back for getting through those tough times! Beer and pizza was always a favorite of mine, we had pizza for supper last night, I had a cold Coke with it and was just as happy!

It's getting harder to post something about everyone as we all seem to be moving along smoothly, but just being here shows that I think of you all and care for each and everyone! So if I don't mention you specifically, don't worry, your day will come lol