NBR: Got any New Year's Resolutions?

bluestreet

I'm trying to achieve some manageable ones this year, rather than the usual ridiculously unachievable list: "Give up sugar, write a bestseller, train my kids in classical guitar, have sex with DH every day."

Watcha got?

 

bluestreet

Here are mine:

1. No texting in the car, even at red lights. (Only if I'm parked)

2. Focus on conversation with the girls during commutes, rather than listening to NPR or music.

3. Don't avoid wearing fun outfits because I'm afraid I look fat (like form-fitting tops). 

ali-1411

1) Pay off the credit cards and put more money towards retirement accounts

2) lose 20 lbs

3) get fixed.  or get DH fixed.  whichever is cheaper.

ebat

Mine's not so much a new year's resolution but I head back to work right after new year's, and I was really slacking before maternity leave, so I need to focus on my job when I'm there.

ditzydi_2000

1.  Stop picking at things.  I'm a picker and pick at my fingers and face.  I know TMI.  I'm already on Lexapro and DH would like for me to get on some compulsive behavior meds but from my research Lexapro should have helped with that. 

2.  Not obsess about my weight.  People keep telling me that I don't need to lose any more weight.  While I am back to my pre-pg weight, I would like to lose another 5 pounds and get back to my after wedding/happy weight.  Looking back at wedding pictures I think I was too thin but the weight after the wedding and before DS was just right.  

intheatx

1. Lose weight. BFing got me below my pre-pg weight by 10lbs, but I have lots more to go. Since weaning DD, I gave myself til the end of the year to eat what I wanted (I was dairy-free while BFing) guilt-free, but after the new year, it's time to get down to business on eating and exercise. 

2. Be nicer to DH. I have an awesome husband, and I know I don't give him the appreciation and attention he deserves.

3. Eat dinner at home at least 3 out of every 5 weeknights. (we currently eat out most of the time. Kills our budget and our waistlines.) 

ditzydi_2000

intheatx:

2. Be nicer to DH. I have an awesome husband, and I know I don't give him the appreciation and attention he deserves.

Ohhh...good one.  I wouldn't say he's a great husband because he drives me crazy on a daily basis but I should try and be nicer to him and stop b!tching about him constantly. 

Mrs.Froggianna

1. Visit somewhere I've never been before. I've made (and kept!) this one for about 10 years now. It Doesn't have to be far flung, but it's just got be new to me and I have to do more than just drive through it.

2. Restart and keep up with our family blog. I was reading a friend's the other day and felt sad because there are so many small things about Luke that I haven't recorded and I know I've forgotten them already. I am determined to do better for him and Butterbean.

bluestreet

ditzydi_2000:

1.  Stop picking at things.  I'm a picker and pick at my fingers and face.  I know TMI.  I'm already on Lexapro and DH would like for me to get on some compulsive behavior meds but from my research Lexapro should have helped with that. 

2.  Not obsess about my weight.  People keep telling me that I don't need to lose any more weight.  While I am back to my pre-pg weight, I would like to lose another 5 pounds and get back to my after wedding/happy weight.  Looking back at wedding pictures I think I was too thin but the weight after the wedding and before DS was just right.  

Cymbalta helps my OCD, whereas Lexapro didn't help it.  Prozac helped a little, whereas Zoloft might have made it worse. So you never know how the slight differences might help. Also, I've checked out your blog and you look fab!

ditzydi_2000

bluestreet:

ditzydi_2000:

1.  Stop picking at things.  I'm a picker and pick at my fingers and face.  I know TMI.  I'm already on Lexapro and DH would like for me to get on some compulsive behavior meds but from my research Lexapro should have helped with that. 

2.  Not obsess about my weight.  People keep telling me that I don't need to lose any more weight.  While I am back to my pre-pg weight, I would like to lose another 5 pounds and get back to my after wedding/happy weight.  Looking back at wedding pictures I think I was too thin but the weight after the wedding and before DS was just right.  

Cymbalta helps my OCD, whereas Lexapro didn't help it.  Prozac helped a little, whereas Zoloft might have made it worse. So you never know how the slight differences might help. Also, I've checked out your blog and you look fab!

I've been a slew of stuff already.  Prozac made me have horrible dreams of being murdered EVERY NIGHT.  Zoloft-Insomnia.  Effexor-Insomnia and lost 10 pounds in a week.  Not to mention it made my heart feel like it was going to bust out of my chest.  But there's not a whole lot to bust through.  Lexapro-currently kind of working and I don't know if it's in my head or not but I'm definitely bitchier than when I have my meds.  Need to refill them.  Doc said if Lexapro doesn't cure what ails me then I need more help than he can provide.  Great.... 

Maybe I'll look into Cymbalta.  Not sure why we didn't go with that one. 

MnMShaw

Send birthday cards to all our family next year.  Meal plan all our meals to cut back on grocery bills.  Only eat out for one lunch and one dinner a week. Get "X" amount of money put in savings.