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I have had a couple of challenging and chaotic weeks. My SIL has been admitted to hospital and my two nephews are staying with me. She is pregnant again and has been admitted for observation, things are looking better now and we're hoping she'll come home in the next few days. Her boys are missing her terribly, they are only 2 and 4. I do my best to look after them with lots of cuddles and by spoiling them. My house looks like a bomb site and I've not had a minute to myself. They've now gone to the park with my hubby and I've just sat down for the first time today with a big sigh. Looking back, I've made poor food choices, have not recorded everything and gained a few pounds.
Why is it that stress messes everything up? Why can't I just carry on with healthy eating? At the moment it feels like punishment, I'd rather eat comfort food. Hopefully back to normal next week.
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Lara, I am in the same boat. Lots happening in life and healthy eating and exercising moved down the list. I have gained a lot and am scared to weigh. Hopefully, April should bring some sanity in my routine. Don't know how to get back on track :(
18 Mar 12 by member: ruchi0112
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Ruchi...I feel for you. Even in stressful times we must put our health high up on the priority list. It's so easy to let it take over your life. But I am determined to get back on track. I have just completed a "tidy up and clean" sprint through my house, it still took over an hour. Should have burned some calories. I will make a healthy lunch now before the little guys come back. Hopefully they will be tired too.
18 Mar 12 by member: LaraStar
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What a good aunt you are, Lara. You are handling being thrown into this situation amazingly and I'm sure your SIL and the boys will love you for it. I imagine veteran moms have a hard time with food choices, having the kids around as well. I'm proud of you. Your health will resume its proper priority, I have no doubt. I thought of you this morning when I went out to watch the NYC half. I hope I'll be cheering you on one day. HUGS!
18 Mar 12 by member: Helewis
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Thank you Heather! You're so kind. We have settled into nice routines now, makes it much easier. They are lovely boys, very sweet and clever! As crazy as things are, I will miss them! Today is another beautiful sunny day, it makes everything easier; the stress and my food choices. I hope this is the beginning of better times.
18 Mar 12 by member: LaraStar
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LaraStar... What an amazing person you are... It is not easy, to take on the responsibility for such young children, who are missing their mum..These are exceptional circumstances... You will get into the groove again, after this is over - don't worry x
18 Mar 12 by member: Sk1nnyfuture
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Big time kudos to you for helping out your SIL and her family.. I can't even imagine having my sister's 2 and 5 year old at my house for more than a few hours - such chaos! :) Seems like you are doing fine under the circumstances.. at least you realize what's going on and that you could have made some better choices - live and learn!! Enjoy the rest of your time with the boys!! :)
18 Mar 12 by member: erika2633
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Thank you all for your comments. For the first time in weeks, I have had a good day. The boys are fed and seem happy, the bigger one is drawing a picture of the ducks and squirrels (I think), the younger one looks ready for bed. I have felt more in control and made good choices all day. Just preparing lunch for tomorrow before putting my feet up - with another big sigh that we all got through another day.
18 Mar 12 by member: LaraStar
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Pleased you feel in more control. If you think about it... You are not used to looking after youngsters, in these circumstances. You had to adjust to it mentally and physically. :-)
18 Mar 12 by member: Sk1nnyfuture
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You are right Skinny, I had to adjust big style. First the worries about my SIL, then looking after the little men who didn't know what was going on. We had them for weekends before but I was a bit scared to look after them 24/7. I feel I have accomplished something, mentally I feel strong right now, I just need to hang on to this.
18 Mar 12 by member: LaraStar
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