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[Raven2012]

I've seen so many threads with moms struggling that I'd like to start a forum just for women who are moms that are going through the various stages of motherhood and the challenges that come with it

Hi Ladies,

We've moved to the General Discussion Forum

Please join us there

https://www.mywayout.org/community/f7...oms-70453.html

[patrice]

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Hi Raven,

Thanks for the thread.. I am one of those struggling mums!! I am a single mum of a 7 year old boy and it does get hard going at times, and exhausting.

[Quest for the key]

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Hi Raven

I'm a mom too - 4 boys (15,11,9 and 6) and I struggle !!! I also work FT - but I have a great hubby, who's a stay at home dad (I get very jealous sometimes) and very supportive of me.

Great thread

[Raven2012]

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Great, this won't be the place where I put the thread I was just seeing if there was interest. I'll set something up next month for the moms on the general discussion sect

Take care

[Catbuddy]

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I'll post too, Raven. I'm a single mom with a nine year old.

Cat

[scottish lass]

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Jumping on - separated (trying to finalise divorce) Mother of two wonderful girls aged 14 and 11 - have solo custody at present due to out of work dad, so no child support or alimony; and I work full time....but realising drinking doesn't solve my problems:H

[Yogamom]

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Hi. Mom here to a house full of kids. Worry they will pick up my habits.

[maddiemadison]

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Being a mum is not easy but so worthwhile they are why I try to keep it together

[NoraC]

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Raven, I just wanted to jump in & say that I think this is an excellent idea for a thread!!! My son is 25 now but I know what challenges you all are facing while raising your children. Excellent idea!:goodjob:

[4mykids]

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Im in! 2 teenagers who obviously know I drink,,,we've never talked about it but I'm on day 8 and trying hard...I'm worried i've done permanent damage to my health. I want to see them grow up!!!

[whitemarshmom]

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day 2

the last thing i would want my kids to see me as, when they get older, is a drunk.. I started Wellabutrin on Friday, my Dr perscribed it for me on Thursday... I wanted it for the surge of anxiety that comes on about this time every day, that makes me begin my drinking and smoking. Well, so far so good. I havent had a cigarette since yesterday morning and I didnt drink at all last night. I am out of wine, but work is going to be REALLY stressful tomorrow ( this is a fact ) I do work out of my house, and with the Holidays. Maybe i picked a bad time to quit the 2 worst vices that I have... Im starting to feel the anxiety pushing thru, i keep telling myself, just take 15 minutes at a time... I have ALOT of laundry to fold.. maybe that will help... Im not saying im never going to drink again... Just taking one day at a time
Happy Thanksgiving!!

[Raven2012]

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Hi Whitemarsh Mom,

How's the wellbutrin? I tried that for depression after my second little one. It really helped. I felt brighter and more focused. I hope it helps you. Have you tried nicotine replacement therapy? Patch/gum/lozenges? Your Dr can rx you them as even though they are otc they can be quite expensive. That's a tough battle, drink and smoke at once. Be brave and get all the help you can. Best, Raven

[whitemarshmom]

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Wellabutrin AF Day 2

Hi Raven, I did see your private message, i will respond hopefully tomorrow.. The Wellabutrin seems to be working well by taking away the cravings for both Nicotine and the Wine, I love so much. and i used it to soothe the surge of anxiety I would get around 3 or 4 pm I am also taking High Blood Pressure Medicine. I find Im sweating/hot alot! I dont know if thats a side effect.. But as long as im not drinking and smoking, Im ok.... Its 837 here, and i dont have any Wine or cigarettes, Im really enjoying my kids tonight, my 5 year old daughter helped me make a salad, I told them my Dr, told me i need to eat better more fruits and veggies. my 8 year old son and 5 year old daughter sat down and ate dinner together, afterwards we made some yummy fruit smoothies with "the Bullet"... Their Dad and I are really at odds, have been for years! I'll explain more on PM.... I can tell they are enjoying me and I them. the Wellabutrin is also giving me more patience, I feel really good, a little tired than usual, but how would i know how tired, i was, since i was drunk every night . My 8 year old asked me if i had any cigarettes today, and I could honestly tell him no, i didnt... He said " Ill be watching you, because you mainly just smoke at night" and i said thats right, i did, kids are soo observant..what have they seen me do... I cant let the guilt and regret take hold....How are you making out? Happy Thanksgiving!!

[whitemarshmom]

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Day 3

heres to the start of Day 3.. No Cigarettes, and No Drink, but it is only 8 55AM here.. Kids are off to school, looking forward to a 4 day weekend. My body must be getting used to the Welllabutrin, because i felt a little anxious this morning, almost enough to smoke, but it seems to have passed for now... I'm not sure how this 4 day weekend is going to go, But last night my kids seemed so giddy and happy, i dont want to see dissappointment in their eyes, if i end up drinking and smoking again.. I need to keep thinking about that.. Hopefully, that will help the most... How are all the other Moms here today?

[K9Lover]

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Hi Whitemarsh and other Moms!

My daughter is at her dad's house until Saturday, so I could easily "sneak" in some drinking, but I am on Antabuse, which takes drinking totally off the table. I am thankful for it, because lately I've been having the stinkin' drinkin' thoughts...but that's all they are...thoughts!

Whitemarsh - I can identify with how happy your kids are to see their mom not drinking/smoking. My daughter (15) is so much happier now that I don't drink. I have a confession though, I went 81 days without smoking and then caved. I plan to try again, starting Sunday...my daughter HATES the smoking worse than the alcohol! Well, we're not robots, we are only human and sometimes have to start over. Quitting alcohol AND cigarettes at the same time is darn near impossible to me...so anyone that does it is a hero in my book!

Hope you're all well....we can do this, together!

K9