Psychopath and Narcissist Survivors Support Group

louxloux · Joined: 20 Jul 2007 Posts: 1523

I love myself today because...

- I am a damn good nurse. The last night I worked, at shift change - right before I was to go home - I was called into a room by a Mom b/c her baby had spit up. While in the room, I noticed the baby was labored in her breathing... counted her respirations, which were WAY beyond the 'normal' range; noticed she was grunting, nasal flaring and retracting - BAD SIGNS. Took the baby to the nursery, put her under the radiant heat warmer and took a pulse ox/oxygen saturation of the blood - when we first hooked her up, the reading was 78% on room air! (normal or 'optimal' is 96 to 100% oxygen saturation of the blood) This baby was in RESPIRATORY DISTRESS, and I caught it! Because of me, this baby transfered to the NICU and got the attention, care and treatment she needs (that cannot be provided on a regular floor) in order to fully recover!

- same night, i noticed another baby in my caseload that was inconsolable. This is somewhat 'normal' for baby's during their 2nd day of life that are STRICTLY breastfed babies - colustrum only goes so far and breast milk doesn't fully 'come in' for 3 or 4 days BUT THIS WAS NOT A BREAST BABY!! We tried everything imaginable to console this baby, but it cried almost non-stop through out the night. I finally told one of my colleques - there MUST be something in Mom's history that we did not get or that she did not disclose. This baby was very much acting like a drug addicted baby in withdrawals. Amazingly, most addicted Mom's (in my experience) do divulge their history - but I strongly suspected that this one may not have. I was RIGHT. The pediatrician came by for daily rounds and to examine the baby, was informed of how inconsolable the baby was... the Pediatrician told me that she spoke with the Mom's OB doctor and found out that the Mom is addicted to Lortab, and took it through out pregnancy. This baby IS in WITHDRAWALS! Poor thing was struggling so! Although there's nothing you can really do to comfort or help them with withdrawal symptoms, it certainly answered a BIG unanswered question... and really reduced the frustration of 'why'.

much love,

loux

knoxy · Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 995

I am feeling poopy today, so I think this will help.

I love myself today because:

- I am fun. REALLY fun.

- I know how to make people's dreams come true. I'm thinking about becoming a life coach.

- I have a lot to give this world and I've just started.

- I hugged Dave Grohl. (not giving up on that yet - still too excited)

- I smell good.

- I have great hair.

- People like me.

The end. Smile

NancyCT · Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 1327 Location: Connecticut, USA

OK Knoxy, now you're just making me JEALOUS!! Dave Grohl I can handle, but you have good hair too?!! What I wouldn't give for that!!! In life coaching, do you cover hair products?

I love myself because even though I have a big mop of unruly hair, I have excellent taste in hats.

NancyCT · Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 1327 Location: Connecticut, USA

Louxloux, I knew it, I knew it, I knew it!!! Now my suspicions are confirmed. You're really an angel, aren't you? I suspected it all along, and now I KNOW it's true. Bless you for taking such good care of those sweet babies. A true angel, both here and in the real world. Thank you.

knoxy · Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 995

NancyCT · Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 1327 Location: Connecticut, USA

Curly hair? I just assumed you had luxuriously straight hair. I have curly hair and I'm so envious of people with tame hair. I had it straightened once with a ceramic straightener. I went out with friends, and I looked around at all the people with normal hair thinking, "I'm one of them now". Then I got home and looked in the mirror. Apparently, straight hair isn't completely straight. It usually has a bit of bounce, a slight wave, some body. Because my hair is so thick and coarse, it looked like I was wearing a big straw helmet when straightened LOL!!

So if you can have great hair, maybe it's not my hair's fault. Maybe it's my perception of it. Maybe I'll just have to celebrate my curls.

Thanks, coach.

Revision: I love myself because I have a generous quantity of naturally curly hair, plus excellent hats to accentuate this terrific feature.

knoxy · Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 995

purplegirl · Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Posts: 350

Because I am learning to stand up for myself!!
Because I am feeling stronger every day!!
Because I am not going to answer the email and play his game!!
PurpleGirl
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WHEN PEOPLE SHOW YOU WHO THEY ARE
BELIEVE THEM!!!!!!

louxloux · Joined: 20 Jul 2007 Posts: 1523

NancyCT · Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 1327 Location: Connecticut, USA

knoxy · Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 995

Why I love myself today.

- because it's Saturday night and I'm alone and I'm okay with it. I'm listening to the Buzzcocks, which makes me feel uber cool, which I am, if I do say so myself. Smile

- I cleaned my house all day today instead of shopping. I love that about me today.

- I have a great dog named Sadie Sue the Wonder pooch. I'm a good dog mom. She had a dog try to attack her at the dog park today and I was so good with her - she listened to everything I said and I did all of the right things to defuse the situation. I'm lucky.

- I am being gentle with myself about feelings around dating.

- I love myself for following through on this lawsuit, even if it's costing me an arm and leg - I'm going to see it through until my goal is met.

- I love myself because I have lived a great life and I try to get as many stories as I can before my curtain call. Joy joy joy!!!

purplegirl · Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Posts: 350

Because I went out last night and listened to some music and had a great time!!!
I went to a camper show alone, and had a nice time!
I went to an open house, pursing a place to live!
I have a Bible Study tonight, and I have such a great group of friends there, and they are such a support to me!
PurpleGirl
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WHEN PEOPLE SHOW YOU WHO THEY ARE
BELIEVE THEM!!!!!!

knoxy · Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 995

I love myself today:

- Because people notice when I don't post in this thread. (thank you for helping me feel heard)

- Because I didn't take my exN's cleaning and SHRED IT or cause a scene in the cleaners when they tried to give it to me.

- Because I'm going to a tradeshow tomorrow and I know that people will want to do business with me - I'm honest and hard working and a real joy to work with.

- I have to say, again, that I have one of the best dogs on the planet.

- I have a great wardrobe too!

mikey#1 · Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:02 pm Post subject:

I love myself today because:

I look things in life - the nature, the blue sky, the people and know I am seeing God's masterpieces.

That I noticed that the stranger, on Sunday, who answered my question (I was unfamiliar with the area) was cute. Yipee, I could see his face and thought "Oh, my God he looks like Eric Clapton!" and he out of 3 or 4 strangers jumped to answer my question. (suddenly this 51 year old woman who is over weight flipped her hair back and went hmm.) OK, silly but this is the first time I looked at another male (since P left) and appreciate his looks.

I have learned to say no to people.

I am myself.

I am the best Mom I can be. I have let my chicks spread their winds and fly. I like them as people and treat them that way but I can speak my mind to them. I love them for who they are and accept that they (like everyone including myself) are not perfect.

mikey

nemesis · Joined: 17 Feb 2007 Posts: 535

I think I am getting the hang of this thread.

I love myself because I am a life long learner, I love challenges.

I love my lips, it is lucious and sexy.

I love my sence of fun, and I love to make people smile.