We all feel changed by infertility - some on the outside (weight gain anyone?), most on the inside (hope/hopelessness, anger, frustration, sadness, jealousy, shall I keep going?).
So, yes, I've been affected by all of that and more. So, what's looking back at me?
- loving wife
- caring daughter-sister-aunt-friend (Infertile Mind has inspired me to be a better aunt! read her, she's inspiring in many ways!)
- good at my HR job
- great manager
- enjoy athleticism (running, swimming, biking, hiking especially)
- gotten into hot yoga (not good at it, but makes me feel good!)
- committed to Weight Watchers again (did it in 2001) (and have lost 7 lbs so far... just 5 more to go - those creepy 12 lbs post-marriage, post bcp weight)
- lover of great writers and books that you stay up too late to read
- love all things cheesy & sappy (Delilah anyone?)
- love to laugh
- like being creative but isn't necessarily so!
- love, love, love random acts of kindnesses
Honestly, what I see depends on the day. Sometimes I see a strong woman. Sometimes I see a weak woman. Sometimes I see a fighter. Sometimes I see defeat.
ReplyDeleteThe things you see in the mirror all sound good. :) As a fellow reader, I'm dying to know-what kinds of books do you love?
Loved this post, what a positive way to look at the other aspects of your life. I think when trying to cope with IF it becomes so all consuming for us at times, this is a great way to remember the other things that make us the people we are!
ReplyDeleteAlso, another blogger who has a very tragic & courageous story started this facebook group called March 9th - Random Acts of Kindness Day...check it out!
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=59886624121&ref=mf
Hmm what I see definitely depends on what day of the week it is! Good on you for recommitting to WW - I've been off it for so long I really should do the same!
ReplyDeleteDe LI LUHH *singing* OMG...everytime we are on a road trip at night I search the radio looking for her... my husband hates it....but I LOVE HER!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Love your list. I love reading too, and random acts of kindness - wonderful! I joined WW at Work in January and have lost 7 pounds too. Just about 8 more to go. I gained so much with TTC, it was amazing. I just always thought I'd be in maternity clothes soon. ;)
ReplyDeleteHugs!
OMG! I gained the same 12 pounds after I got married and am in the process of trying to lose them. I never knew it was mandatory to gain 12 pounds once I put a ring on my finger. Why wasn't I tipped off earlier about this? Lol! -2 lbs, 10 lbs left, but would be happy if I just lost 8 more, too.
ReplyDeleteHappy ICLW!
Wow - what a great find in that post and I also loved your list. I'm a huge fan of reading, too, and random acts of kindness.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the random act of kindness of mentioning my blog, too. I have so enjoyed your "visits" and now I have a new place to visit, too. :)
Just had to stop by & say thank you for your kind words on my blog, they mean a lot to me:)
ReplyDeleteGood luck at weight watchers! :)
ReplyDeleteICLW
Excellent post. And we share in some of those points, particularly the reading. Who doesn't love to stay up a little (or a lot) too late with a book you just can't put down? Gets me through some of the awful waiting that comes along with IF and treatments.
ReplyDeleteBest luck to you!