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I am proud of myself because even though I was in pain last night and only 2 hours sleep... I pressure washed the insides of the rain barrels ( lotsa rain coming) and cleaned the inside of my car...winter is over I hope!

Thanks to Ding she helped me at 4am in the morning helping me with my pain. Thanks Dingbat!!! You are so awesome! :)
 
I'm proud of myself because today is the first day that I've gotten real sleep while being on pred! Ten hours!
 
I'm proud of myself because today I thatched my lawn today. I just finished. Suffering for it now with lots of pain but I feel good I got it done. Just have to grin and bare the pain and rest now.
 
I am going to be doing thatching too but waiting for all the rain first lol...

Crohns 08 good stuff you are getting some sleep, it helps to heal when we do sleep... keep it up! I find the earlier in the morning you take pred the fast the wiz and sleepness nights are few.
 
Because I stayed in the office and ate the lunch I brought instead of being tempted to buy lunch. Trying to save money to pay off the $3k in vet bills I wracked up last month.

Now the girlfriend wants to go to Hawaii in May, and I really should be fiscally responsible and put the $800 towards debt instead of making more debt. I have such a problem with saying no.
 
I am proud of myself today because I signed up for a CCFA event in Philly next weekend.

Still chipping away at my denial of having Crohn's disease, so this is a big step for me.

-Amy
 
I'm proud of myself today (and last night) for sleeping a full 8 hours with no bathroom breaks. I'm proud with the sleep I did the dishes, cleaned the kitchen, organized the shop, did my laundry, and cleaned my room. I am tired now!
 
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I am proud of myself today because I signed up for a CCFA event in Philly next weekend.

Still chipping away at my denial of having Crohn's disease, so this is a big step for me.

-Amy
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:applause: Way to go, I am proud of ya! Feel like you are going to an AA meeting now huh LOL. Admitting your disease is the first step it took me years.
 
Thanks, Pen. I think denial of the disease is one reason I am so resistant to use the heavy duty pharmas. Since joining this forum, I realize that this disease is unpredictable, and I may well need them in the future. Might as well educate myself now so I don't have to make a hasty decision later on.

Mike - 8 hours sleep and no bathroom break?! Awesome!!!!
 
I'm proud of myself because for the 2nd week straight I have worked 50+ hours and haven't been sick. Maybe the effects of the Entocort is finally going away. Yes!!!!
 
Pirate - That is great! But 50+ hours is too much working! Please take care of yourself!

I am proud of myself yesterday for the bike ride Levi and I took. Always a success to be out and active without quick access to a bathroom and no accidents!

Going for another ride today!

- Amy
 
Hey well done everyone!
We've all done good this week

I'm proud of myself this week because I've kicked my Preds sorry arse to 15mg and stuck with it, despite feeling like a bag of shite! (no puns)
tapering to 10mg tomorrow, wish me luck!
 
Good luck Joan!

I am proud of myself today because I dragged myself to work this morning. Can't wait for my Remy infusion tomorrow!
 
I weighed myself today. I've now lost the 15-20 lbs I gained when I quit smoking a year and four months ago.
 
I am proud of myself cause I signed up for the Heel'n' Wheel 5k fundraiser! Gonna ride my bike tho... still going to try and make a lot of dough!
 
I am proud of myself because this weekend I did two things that I have always wanted to do:

Climbed a rock wall - 60 ft and made it to the top!

Got a mud wrap at the spa - an hour wrapped in mud and cellophane - and didn't even have to use the bathroom while all wrapped up!
 
This is such a good idea for a thread!

Errm I'm proud of myself because yesterday I went on my first date in a year and a half after my flare and surgery and told him what had been going on the last year and told him what I've got AND he called me last night wanting to meet with me again lol Good to know he doesn't scare easy haha
 
Amy - Sounds totally relaxing! I've always wanted to go to the spa and get pampered!

Claire - Good for you! Hope he's a keeper :)

Mark - Yay! Just read your other thread about how you've been doing since surgery. That's some crazy business. I haven't had surgery, so I have nothing to compare it to, but I've had an abscess drained with a JP drain and it hurt for the whole 2 weeks I was in the hospital. Hope your doc doesn't decide to yank it out like a lawn mower like mine did when it was time to take it out ;)
 
Hey Claire, that's smashin!! good luck hun xxx

I'm proud of myself today cos I picked my scab off my chin and it's better! lol
and I'm ready to go back to work, yay!
 
I am proud because this morning I woke up feeling awful with pain and low grade fever but I still went to a class I knew I shouldn't not miss. I went to the class and passed my test and am now certified in pediatric advanced life support :)
 
This may sound weird but I am proud of myself because I quit my job today. It was hard and very emotional - difficult to do after they have been so good to me for so many years.

I am taking the summer off to relax and hopefully induce remission and I will start my new career in September!
 
I'm proud of myself for finishing my first year of college, even though my health has been kinda on-again/off-again. And with a pretty good GPA to boot. :)

Amy, good luck. I know it's tough to quit your job. Hopefully you'll get the rest you need to start feeling better.
 
Congratulations to Amy and Procyon!

Best of success in September (or sooner, Procyon, if you are taking summer intersession) to both of you.
 
I'm going to work for my husband. Am I insane?!?!?! His parents are retiring and he asked me to help him run his business (law practice). Not exactly the glamour I am used to in the clothing industry, but sleeping with the boss has its perks. :)
 
Wow, if only I were that lucky. I actually worked for my husband once. I reported to his superior though, so there weren't any conflict of interests ;)

And hey...at least you know you won't have ever call and let your boss know you're sick and can't come in, haha!
 
Wow what a lovely thread! I'm proud of myself because today I found enough energy to finally tackle the garden and paint the decking for the first time in over a year.
 
I am proud of myself today because I got out the bicycle I used to ride about 70 miles a week, unpacked the repair stand, and tuned up the gears, chain, shifter, etc. Then I dug out all my old riding gear (gloves, helmet, odometer) and went for a short ride in the neighborhood. REALLY short, 2 miles in 10 minutes! No doubt I'll feel it tomorrow, if not TONIGHT! It was fun when I was doing it, especially the coasting (LOVE the COASTING!) but I began riding seriously for the 2nd time in my life right after I met my wife, who as many of you know, recently left me after I got sick, and after I was done, it really reminded me of the times we had shared and how much I miss them. It brought a tear to my eye. Hopefully, next time I'll be able to ride further, and will cry LESS afterward! :eek:
 
I am proud of myself because I finally caught up with all the housework- I got behind when I was in hospital and since then have barely had the energy to wash a few shirts for work. But now I have an empty washbasket, tidy rooms, sparkly bathroom and kitchen!
 
Aww, David. Good for you for not letting something keep you from doing what you love though!

Rebecca - Yay! I always feel productive when house work gets done.
 
It was my first day of summer vacation, I took it easy, I ate really well, and already I feel better!

I don't know if I am proud of this, or just happy that I made the decision to take some time for myself to really try to kick this thing into remission.

-Amy
 
I am proud of myself cause I got outta bed even tho I have a bad cold, compliments from my husband. :shifty-t:

this cold is challenging, and I dont want to work on my masters for it lol, kidding!:ylol:
 
Feel better soon, Penny!

I am proud of myself today because I did a little yardwork even though I have felt like shite for several days now.
 
Thanks Amy, I am getting there *cough* *cough* lol... Good for you too!

I did the lawn with the riding lawn mower, made 5 quarts or more of Spaghetti sauce, and vacummed. Yard work and stuff keeps my mind off my aches and pains. I know how you feel but I did the same.
 
Christina, That's great!

I am proud of myself today because I went to the farm to pick up our crop share for the week, including the "pick your own" stuff which is in a field about 1/2 mile walk away.
 
I'm proud of myself today for getting my mom to her Dr's appointment, even though I would have rather been curled up in a ball. She can't walk very far and has an electric lift in her van for her scooter. No lifting, but it's still a lot of moving around. And it was raining when we left. But she got a good report from her heart doctor and doesn't go back for six months!
 
Woohoo for your mum and well done Bev.:emot-dance::emot-dance::emot-dance::emot-dance::emot-dance::emot-dance:
 
Thank you DustyKat. I hope you are well and have a wonderful day! And congrats to all of you for your accomplishments. Working in the garden and going to the gym sounds exhausting! LOL You guys are doing really great. For those of us who don't quite make it that far, remember it doesn't matter how much or how little it seems, anything other than laying in a hospital bed is step in the right direction. So, do what you can and be good to yourself. I hope everyone has a great day.
 
Way to go Sharon. Great Job!!! I'm proud of myself right now because the nurse told me today it may not be diet causing my pain, but my activity. I don't do "sit and do nothing" very well, but that's what I've done so far today. And I'm still hurting. We'll just see what happens. Hope everyone is having a great day.
 
Thanks Mis B I had a great morning... first time ever got up and at the golf course by 9:30am(scorcher today 37 c with the humidex) and finished by 12 noon, (9 hole) and I won!!! Beat the hubby by 2 strokes~~:banana::banana:

And I bought banana's today :wink:
 
I'm proud of Jettalady today cause she was able to express my feelings in an adult manner.
 
I am proud of myself today because I didn't smoke (day 4..again). I went 5 weeks last time with the patch but Im now doing it cold turkey. Last time I quit for 10 years and have been smoking now for 10 months. This time I will do it :D

I also walked my dog to the dog park and sat for over an hour and 1/2 while she played with all the dogs. Then I took her to the pet store and bought her some treats and me a smoothie at a different store :D
In an hour I would have made it 5 days without smoking :D
 
Good on you Keona! and I'm super proud of you too! :applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause:

:luigi::luigi::luigi::luigi::luigi::luigi:

All the best with your quest.
Dusty
 
I am proud of myself today because I didn't smoke (day 4..again). I went 5 weeks last time with the patch but Im now doing it cold turkey. Last time I quit for 10 years and have been smoking now for 10 months. This time I will do it

I also walked my dog to the dog park and sat for over an hour and 1/2 while she played with all the dogs. Then I took her to the pet store and bought her some treats and me a smoothie at a different store
In an hour I would have made it 5 days without smoking
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:mbh: I am so proud of you!!! This is awesome. :thumleft:
 
Thanks DustyKat and MisB
Now that I think of it, I cant think of the last time I was told by someone (including myself) that they were proud of me. and with ALL THE EMOTICONS :D

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:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:
 
Wendy! That's awesome!! Keep it up! You know, we are ALL proud of you!

:panda::emot-dance::grr1d: Dance Party! :mario2::luigi::headbang:
 
:crabby1: the day you sent me those pictures of your photography, they we so awesome and I am proud of you! :hug:

P.s New smilies :lol:
 
Thanks Penny :ybiggrin:

I know, I saw that :D I think I responded in Pasobufs thread about her bruises. I was very happy :emot-dance::cheers:

I am keeping myself busy doing 3 drawings from photos. One of them is the close-up of the cat on there. I sort of zone out and time flies and my hands will be kept busy. No more cigarettes for me :thumleft:

:hug:

(Did you see that they even have a group hug one??)
 
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I am proud of myself as I managed to stay focussed and mark 4 essays today, and make leek and potato soup for tea :mario2:
 
im proud of myself today for saying no to mcdonalds and yes to wholewheat crispbread!!
 
Way to go Dras! That's a big one. I love McDonalds when I'm allowed to eat. You should be very proud of yourself.:cool:

I'm proud of me today because I've done what the doctor told me to do. I've sat on my butt all day and done absolutely nothing. I won't tell my husband and mom yet, but actually I don't feel like doing anything else today. Between the pain and the stronger pain meds I'm a little droopy. I'll just let them think I'm doing what I'm told. :lol:
 
Good job resting up, MisB. It's important!

I'm proud of myself today because I went to spin class for the second time this week, after an afternoon out with a friend, which on its own is enough to wipe me out these days (yay, anemia). I was falling asleep on the living room carpet, but I pulled myself up and walked over to the YMCA in time for class.
 
Good stuff Kelly, that is hard! Going to try and go golfing today, it is my passion but hopefully my cramps will settle!

Kudo's Kelly:wink:
 
I've tried golf, had to swing about five times before actually hitting the ball! You've got a talent! Hope it worked out for you Pen!

Today i'm proud of myself for being there for my mom, she is still having a very hard time coping.
 
Thanks Dra, we did go and I lost! WE had fun. I know about hitting the ball and missing 5 times (in the past) and learned new swear words :tongue:. Still looking to get a par this year :ylol2:.

I know about worrying about your mom...my 75 year old mom just was dx with osteoporosis, and she was worried as this is the first time she has had to deal with something. She is a fighter, I know it could worse, but we have grown very close in the last 10 years. Hugs to ya Dra. You are a good daughter!
 
I'm proud of myself today, because I have lost 2,5 kgs in three weeks (and 5 cm around my waist!). :)

Now, I know many of you struggle with putting on weight, so this probably sounds like nonsense to you, but for me after I was on a very high prednisone dose for a long time, I put on 8 kgs (!!) and I was not able to lose it after I got off the cortisone, because I was so tired and generally felt ill. So I'm so happy to see this change, and hopefully I'll be healthier when losing some of this weight. :)

So I've been out in the sun wearing a bikini and tanning today. Yay!

xoxo
 
Good for you Sophia!! I lost some weight way back but slowly creeping back on me... gotta get back to it. Just be careful being out in the sun ok? Meds or no meds still hard on us.
 
Yay Sophia!!Since being in remission and our 6 week world cup holiday i've gained 3 kg! Wish i was in your shoes... lol Well done to you!
 
Thank you Pen and Dras for the encouraging words! :)

I haven't had any energy to think of weight when I was really sick, so this is only a product of feeling better in general, so that's nice too. Weight is always difficult, and especially with Crohn's... And I guess having too much is better than having too little when faced with a flare, right? ;)

Pen: Is sun bad for us? Thanks for telling me, I had no idea... What can happen?

Big hug,
 
Sophia, I can see you are fair, and so am I, the highest rate for skin cancer. We have comprimised immune systems and not to mention many drugs we take are not to be in the sun. I forgot the other day and was on Cipro, felt nauseated, that'll teach me.

We need the sun for Vitamin D to be activated but not more than 15 min a day.

Incidently blonde and blue eyes should not be exposed too long.
 
I am proud of myself because I have put on 6lbs since summer started bringing me up to 154lbs.

And also today I put a new audio system in my car by myself, bought with my hard earned minimum wage money, hah
 
I am proud of myself for realizing that I am not alone with this diease! I am proud that I have finally reached out for support from people who are just like me! It was hard for me to do but I have met sooo many great people so far and their stories have moved me! Yayy for new starts and making new friends!! And yaayy for all of you as well!!
 
Hurray, and we're so glad to have you, Kanonu!

I am proud of myself today for spending 90 minutes outside cycling here, there, and everywhere! I didn't experience the fatigue today and it was amazing.
 
EthanPSU said:
I am proud of myself because I have put on 6lbs since summer started bringing me up to 154lbs.

And also today I put a new audio system in my car by myself, bought with my hard earned minimum wage money, hah
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Yay for the weight gain!!! I bet sinced you used your hard earning min wage money YOU will look after it huh LOL.:lol2:
 
Kanonu03 said:
I am proud of myself for realizing that I am not alone with this diease! I am proud that I have finally reached out for support from people who are just like me! It was hard for me to do but I have met sooo many great people so far and their stories have moved me! Yayy for new starts and making new friends!! And yaayy for all of you as well!!
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We all welcome you too ...group hug!!:ghug:
 
i'm proud of myself today as i've achieved all the things i wanted to do, all the phone calls on my list, blitzed the downstairs of the house, visited my poorly friend and my mum, done the shopping, 2 school runs, organised some stuff here on the forum - all despite having an awful night's sleep last night and finally getting up at 5.30am. boy am i gonna be knackered tomorrow! lol
 
I am proud of myself today for making it through another Monday...lol... AND... I got my fist assighnment handed in! YAY!
 
dingbat said:
i'm proud of myself today as i've achieved all the things i wanted to do, all the phone calls on my list, blitzed the downstairs of the house, visited my poorly friend and my mum, done the shopping, 2 school runs, organised some stuff here on the forum - all despite having an awful night's sleep last night and finally getting up at 5.30am. boy am i gonna be knackered tomorrow! lol
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Wow ding, I thought I was busy but you beat me. I am proud of myself I went a 9 hole round of golf. Got to hot and went home to mow the property lawn. Going to do a 18 hole tomorrow. Not beating my husband at it ,but my cussing is waayyy down:ylol:
 
Wow, I completely forgot about this thread but yesterday I drove for the first time and I went to a BBQ last night to eat, play guitar, and talk theology. It was an awesome night and I actually stayed the whole time which I was worried about. I'm hoping tonight or tomorrow I can go ride my bike for the first time in two years.
 
haha i didn't ever imagine cussing would be one your problems, Pen!

well done on the golf - i admire you. i am half-ok on wii golf, but i tried the real thing once and almost decapitated some bloke in the distance.
 
Jeff D. said:
Wow, I completely forgot about this thread but yesterday I drove for the first time and I went to a BBQ last night to eat, play guitar, and talk theology. It was an awesome night and I actually stayed the whole time which I was worried about. I'm hoping tonight or tomorrow I can go ride my bike for the first time in two years.
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woohoo! way to go Jeff!
 
Woot Jeff, proud of ya!

Ding: Ha,I invented some cuss words, my husbands laughs his butt off!!!! We have fun!

I got a par Friday but not today. Still new at it LOL. God's country at the golf course, so nice and I know where all the portapotties are lol.
 
I'm proud of myself as I drove to work and home again 1.5 hrs each way and I was wide awake and alert the whole time. This is my first time driving in ten days. Yea! I am awake
 
Good luck on the golf Pen, hope you get another par or better this time!

Today i'm proud of myself because i went to the gym with my gorgeous boyfriend and put on my own acryllic nails for the first time, and it doesn't look half bad!
 
Dras said:
Good luck on the golf Pen, hope you get another par or better this time!

Thanks I went made the first 9 holes but the second round I pulled a muscle/tendon, had to quit, so now I am using a bag of frozen peas on and off!:kello:

Today i'm proud of myself because i went to the gym with my gorgeous boyfriend and put on my own acryllic nails for the first time, and it doesn't look half bad!
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Wow you've got talent! Wish I would stop biting mine,had them long but then got a new keyboard/computer and got rid of them, can you still type easily? ;)
 
I'm proud of myself today because I finished my 5th Gwatches comic when I'm tired from all the packing and cleaning and its hot as #*@& today.
 
Good on you Crabby! I love your Gwatches comics and you are one talented lady. :thumleft:

Dusty. :):):)
 
I got through my first injection of methotrexate, and I gave it to myself, yahoo!
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My new hero!!! I have issues with needles and couldn't even give myself b-12 shots or give my mom her insulin shots. I'm such a wimp. I am very proud of you!!!!!!

I am proud of me right now because I'm sitting here with my laptop instead of isolating myself into my dark inner place I go when I'm upset with life. I'm not going to let my pain and/or drug induced state send me spirallling down into the little hole I'd rather be in. I'm usually on the positive side, but it's just been a rough week. I'm also proud that I'm asking for help. That's a hard one for me, but it seems I've been doing a pretty good job of it lately. Big step for me.
 
Well done MisB, it's great that you are here with us, and you are asking for help. Some significant shifts in thinking, seriously its a big step, well done you. I find there is such good company here.
 
:cheers: YAAY AURA :D

I am proud of myself today as I have totally revamped my entire diet. I have gone through my cupboards and packed away all of the "bad" foods and will be goint to the store to buy "healthy" foods. I will also be checking out juicers.
Start of a new day :D
 
I am proud of myself (well it was actually this weekend...not today...) for getting 86% on my first assignment! - Not great, but not bad for being out of school for 12+ years....and a better mark than I thought I was going to get!

Oh, and for not smacking anyone when I got to work this morning cause I was in a crabby mood...lol :redface:
 
This is a really small thing.... but because I am trying to dig myself outta my "funk"... I am trying to think about things differently.....

Taking from MisB's advise to someone else in a different thread... I am going to start thinking about things differently and taking it one day at a time....

So today, I am proud of myself for making it through one more day... even though the day isn't quite over yet, I am over the "hump"...lol :redface:
 

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