Miserable. I cannot stop.
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Made it 24 hours and I’m feeling so grateful!! Today was a good day. I’m feeling a little anxious because my mother in law is about to leave and my husband won’t be home until after midnight because of his drive...so I’ll be alone after the kids go down. But I have my crochet ready to go, planning to watch a little Netflix and have a fun new herbal tea to try while I do...do I sound like an old woman? Haha I feel confident I can do this and wake up tomorrow sober!
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Made it through the night. I slept relatively well with the exception of slight insomnia and some night sweats, my husband made it home and I was able to get up and feed the baby when. He woke without feeling like I may pass out! I’m up feeding him again now and my shakes are gone, my head feels clearer than it has in weeks...I feel so hopeful and motivated!
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Yay! Well done pinkbutterfly! I am in my final trimester of pregnancy and I continue to come to the forums to remind me of my intention to stay sober after bub arrives. Even though I have a plan in place to do so, I still naturally feel a bit anxious about my ability to stay sober and this thread has been a good reinforcer of how important this is. So, thank you for sharing your experiences and I am so glad to see that you are feeling better.
Keep up with the long-term planning to avoid the drink. My doctor knows about my addiction, my fears about postpartum life and my plans to stay sober. So does my husband and my close friends. For me, this accountability is a huge part of my recovery plan. Best wishes, I hope you keep us posted with more good news!
Keep up with the long-term planning to avoid the drink. My doctor knows about my addiction, my fears about postpartum life and my plans to stay sober. So does my husband and my close friends. For me, this accountability is a huge part of my recovery plan. Best wishes, I hope you keep us posted with more good news!
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So pleased to read this, well done.
Stay alert though as sometimes feeling better can be another trigger, av starts telling us things weren't that bad and a little drink won't hurt blah blah. All lies obviously.
Keep it up Pink
Stay alert though as sometimes feeling better can be another trigger, av starts telling us things weren't that bad and a little drink won't hurt blah blah. All lies obviously.
Keep it up Pink
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Well done, butterfly.
Onward through day two.
Continuous sober time is the way out of this mess. The FIRST drink is the one that causes the trouble. That first drink is the one to avoid and everything else falls in place.
Every morning I say to myself, "Thank you for another day sober." Six years on, it's still my first intention of the day.
Onward through day two.
Continuous sober time is the way out of this mess. The FIRST drink is the one that causes the trouble. That first drink is the one to avoid and everything else falls in place.
Every morning I say to myself, "Thank you for another day sober." Six years on, it's still my first intention of the day.
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Made it to the end of day two without a drink and if ever a day made me want to drink it was today! I’m still struggling to figure out life as a mom of two and today was just hard. My 2 year old is still figuring out her sweet new role as a big sister and was really acting out and being difficult and the baby refused to nap and wanted to be fed all day long. My husband is working from home but does actually have to work so I can’t always ask for help just because he is there. Anyways, whew I am tired but grateful in a way because I was so busy putting out fires with my littles today I had little time to dwell on anxiety or my symptoms or wanting a drink!
picked up Mexican from our favorite spot tonight and am tag teaming bedtime with my husband and planning to eat that while watching Netflix with him then go to bed! Thanks again for all encouragement. Today was a hard but good day and I’m hopeful for tomorrow. Excited to wake up sober!
picked up Mexican from our favorite spot tonight and am tag teaming bedtime with my husband and planning to eat that while watching Netflix with him then go to bed! Thanks again for all encouragement. Today was a hard but good day and I’m hopeful for tomorrow. Excited to wake up sober!
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Originally Posted by pinkbutterfly20 
Made it to the end of day two without a drink and if ever a day made me want to drink it was today! I’m still struggling to figure out life as a mom of two and today was just hard. My 2 year old is still figuring out her sweet new role as a big sister and was really acting out and being difficult and the baby refused to nap and wanted to be fed all day long. My husband is working from home but does actually have to work so I can’t always ask for help just because he is there. Anyways, whew I am tired but grateful in a way because I was so busy putting out fires with my littles today I had little time to dwell on anxiety or my symptoms or wanting a drink!
picked up Mexican from our favorite spot tonight and am tag teaming bedtime with my husband and planning to eat that while watching Netflix with him then go to bed! Thanks again for all encouragement. Today was a hard but good day and I’m hopeful for tomorrow. Excited to wake up sober!
picked up Mexican from our favorite spot tonight and am tag teaming bedtime with my husband and planning to eat that while watching Netflix with him then go to bed! Thanks again for all encouragement. Today was a hard but good day and I’m hopeful for tomorrow. Excited to wake up sober!
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Pinkbutterfly, it sounds like you really do want to be sober and you are heading towards a good foundation.
I’m not sure if anyone has mentioned it, but it may be a good idea to think about what you will do when you do have time to think about and crave a drink. Keeping busy is a good tool to use, but it’s not always sustainable.
I think you’re doing great so far glad you’ll wake up sober tomorrow and ready for the day.
I’m not sure if anyone has mentioned it, but it may be a good idea to think about what you will do when you do have time to think about and crave a drink. Keeping busy is a good tool to use, but it’s not always sustainable.
I think you’re doing great so far
glad you’ll wake up sober tomorrow and ready for the day.
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This thread makes me so happy and keep up the great work! Truly just focus on one day at a time. When I over think things I get in trouble. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself and stay close- we can always help!
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We are always here...someone will always answer you butterfly. We're in this with you.
Hard days are just hard days. They happen to everyone.
You're doing this two-kid thing. It takes practice!
Well done on heading into Day Three.
Hard days are just hard days. They happen to everyone.
You're doing this two-kid thing. It takes practice!
Well done on heading into Day Three.
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