You are right on that, but because Methadone is her drug of choice they know that she will abuse it should she ever get the chance. That is why CPS will take the new baby at the hospital - it will test positive (probably). Fortunately, she doesn't use anything that requires a needle. I suspect that is about the only thing she hasn't tried. But pills? You name it, she's popped it.

Can they convince her to get her tubes tied after delivery?
How about * Implanon* insert?

Is she allowed visitors?
Maybe you could talk her into birth control. Permanent birth control.



FYI ... H & I adopted two kids from "the system". Drug addict mom.

Well, I have tried but I believe this is her way of trying to hold on to the BF. She was prescribed birth control pills after chaibaby, but she didn't take them.

I have also talked with her about adoption, but she won't even consider it. I am a terrible grandmother for even bringing it up. Go figure.

I keep trying, but so far I am not getting anywhere.

Addicts never take birth control pills.
It does not get them high.

Which is why the implant is so effective.

Wassup woman?

Not answering my emails or posting on here.

You ok? Traveling around the world? Coming out to the PNW anytime soon?

I miss you....

Queenie!!!!

Doing good. I actually did send you an email on Friday but it was returned undeliverable. I sent it to your work email. I will try again today.

Would love to talk. I have a job opportunity with a company based in Seattle, so there is a chance that I may get out there if this works out. I'll email and tell you about it....

Hi Chai!!!


This is sooo very cool. Please let us know. We'd love to show you the town...

How are you?

HOw is the housing market in Ohio? f you get your new position, how easily could you move?

Hey Rainbow. thanks for checking in.

I am glad to report that I am actually doing quite well. A few minor issues, but well over all.

Let's see if I can give an update from where I left off....

I have accepted the job, however I won't be making a trip to Seattle this month. Sorry Queenie and JT. They said that since I was so new, it probably was best to wait until next time. I will get there at some point.

Anyway, glad to have a job. It will be as an account rep in this territory, but because my time will be pretty flexible I am going to try to hold onto the store. I've been working with a friend to set up a website, so hopefully that will bring in a little extra money too since I probably won't bring in much of a paycheck until I build up my territory with sales.

Still working on my other New Year resolutions. Two medical tests down, and two to go. My exercise plans have taken a little bit of a dive. The day before I was to start Zumba, I did something to my knee and it keeps giving me problems. Then I got sick two weeks ago and can't seem to shake it. I had 4 days straight with no voice. And to top all of that, I did something to my back while picking up Chaibaby this weekend and I am in some serious pain. OMG I'm turning into my mother. Between the knee and the back, I can't even bend over to pick toys up off the floor. See, I shouldn't have made the comment about XWH having health problems. No sooner had I made the comment, then POWIE, I got struck. That'll teach me....

Chaibaby is doing very well. He is walking now and it's so cute. He is small for his age and it's so funny to see him walking around. He walks around and around the dining room table all weekend. Of course he is getting into everything now too.

DD? Still in rehab on Methadone. She said that she may let this baby go to adoption. I hate the thought, but I know that it is the best thing for the child. The father (also Chaibaby's dad) is in jail now, so there is really not much of a future with two parents for either child the way things are. The other Gma took chaibaby to jail to see his dad (not sure how I felt about that) and he cried to get to his dad through the glass. He had really bonded with his dad before the relapse. The judge said that the dad could have one more try in rehab since he seemed to do well last time, and his former rehab said that they would take him back within the next few weeks. Who knows. It could go either way.

XWH? No one has heard from him. DD said that she hasn't taked with him since the holidays. I've finally reached a point where I don't care one way or the other.

Now that I am beyond the whole thing I can look back and see just how much of a scumbag he was. I am at peace these days and have found a new happiness that I didn't think possible. Most days I don't even think about it anymore, or if I do, it's a passing thought. Wow, I didn't think I would ever make it to this point, but I did. Thanks to Believer, Chris, SD, SL, Luna and all of the others who encouraged me to follow the "Life after D" yellow brick road.

Signing off for now......

Hey Barbie,

I don't have to move. It is an account rep position and this is my territory. But, the housing market still sticks here.

Hope you are doing well.....

Thanks for the update, Chai. I think about you, your struggling DD, the cutie Chai baby, and the little one in mama's tummy all the time. Funny, I don't think about your WxH at all....

thanks IMA. Funny, I don't think about him much anymore either!!!!

THIS IS A GOOD THING

So happy to hear of the job. Good for you. You are one smart woman, and I knew it was just a matter of time before you found the right fit. I bet you'll be on top of the corporate ladder in no time at all. CONGRATULATIONS!

And sorry to hear of your health issues. I've got some issues lately, too. All this stress is not good for us.

ChaiBaby -- isn't in wonderful to be around the little guy when his world is still so special? Pure love, belly laughs, simple entertainment. I would love to go back in time when my kids were babies again and our family was intact. I miss then.

Give me a call some time and we'll catch up.

Congrats!

Looking forward to seeing you out here in the PNW sometime in the future. We will most certainly have to show you the "town".

Chai,

FABULOUS news on the new job! Congrats! And the bonus of a work related trip from time to time to the PNW?! SWEEET!

Do you plan to hire a manager for the shop?

Congratulations on the new job, CL.

Glad to see that you are 'moving on' (that is, thinking and caring less and less about WS!)....and putting your energy where it counts...taking care of CL (by considering investing only in 'healthy' relationships...which respect your values and needs!)

...one step at a time, CL....one step at a time...


CL

Thanks guys. There IS life after D.

Karma, yes I am going to have someone work the shop for me. My goal is to hang on until my lease is up - 1 year. I will probably close then. I think I am just plain burned out.

DD called today to tell me XWH finally contacted her. He is in town. Surprise. We thought he moved to Miss Mullet's state never to return.

Ugh, I'd really rather not hear anything about him at this point. Ruined my day.

Just want to add:

Any day without a wayward in it is a good day!