It has been a long time since I have posted. Coincidence or not, I stopped once school started! Things have been very busy at the Lichtie house. Zach is playing basketball and baseball. He has basketball practice two times per week and games on some Sundays. Baseball starts on Saturday again for the season. I am helping to coach Zach's basketball team and I love it! It feels good to be back on the court again. Emma decided to join Girl Scouts this year and is still dancing. She is taking Jazz/Hip Hop and practices on Saturdays.
CVS Update:
I am afraid to say this out loud, but Emma's CVS is under control at this time! She hasn't had a cycle since early May! We still have her on anti-nausea medication twice per day. She is a different kiddo on that medication! While we feel that we have her cycles under control, she still has some work to do mentally. She won't go to places that she felt sick or got sick at. She won't wear clothes again that she got sick in. She still worries that she will get sick. Hopefully over time that will get better!
I didn't believe it until now:
I have always read or heard overweight people say they feel mistreated or ignored by society. I never understood that since I can't imagine treating others differently due to their weight. I didn't believe it until now. I have gained weight and have witnessed this change first hand. I haven't been mistreated to my face, but I know that it has been talked about behind my back. "Has she gained weight?" "Wow, she looks so different." I have felt ignored by society. It is like people don't see you. They look at you briefly but quickly look away. I know this is my fault, I know that I have to get control of my body again. I want my children to be proud of me. I want to be seen and respected by everyone. I want to be in pictures again. It is up to me and only me.....
