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lynn64
Mon, Jun-04-07, 21:11
Hi I'am Lynn, a 43 year old mother of two sets of twins, wife to a wonderful man, Ralph, for the past 21 years, and Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse. I started LC'ing May 5,2007 with my husband, At 6'1 and 210 pounds to start he's just about at goal down 13 pounds . I on the other hand started at 270 and have done well also and am down 14 pounds, I however are not anywhere near my goal of 140 lbs. Did I mention 210lbs is my husbands highest weight ever?! Argh!!!! The good news is he had to come off his blood pressure medicine because his pressure was to low. I'm blessed to have no medical issues even though I have been overweight as long as I can remember. And it's not baby fat since my youngest set of twins, my girls are 14, my boys are 17. I've been reading TDC for several weeks and thought I would introduce myself finally. Nice to meet you all hope to get to know you as our journey continues. I love the support you give to each other, it helps realize there is hope that I will make it.
Judynyc
Mon, Jun-04-07, 21:22
Welcome Lynn!! :wave:

Yes...there is always hope!! I thought that there was no hope for me...and when I came here every day and kept reading, I started to see the glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. :idea:

Now its 3 yrs later and I did make it happen...I wish this for you too!! :agree:
katwoman
Mon, Jun-04-07, 21:24
Wow Lynn, what an interesting job (though I'm sure it's heartbreaking at times) and what a neat family! Are both sets of twins identical?

You're off to a great start. And you've found the right place for support.

I hope you start a journal soon, it's a great place for you to record your journey and for others to visit you.
Quest
Mon, Jun-04-07, 21:32
Hi Lynn, I wanted to add my welcome. You've made a great start!
mom2ryanro
Mon, Jun-04-07, 21:35
Welcome Lynn...Wow you've had great results, you'll do really well. I've been on LC for 1 week today and these boards have meant alot to me and been a big part of me making even 1 week, come here often if you need and start a journal it really helps! Best of luck..you can do it!
Charran
Mon, Jun-04-07, 22:14
Hi Lynn! Welcome to the TDC! Congrats on making the decision to change your life!
lynn64
Mon, Jun-04-07, 22:37
Thank you everyone. My girls are fraternal my boys tests were inconclusive at delivery and we never had DNA testing done. They are very much alike however. Thanks for all the support and encouragement. Lynn
Scented1
Mon, Jun-04-07, 22:43
Welcome!!

Glad you found us. :)
ValerieL
Tue, Jun-05-07, 08:56
Two sets of twins! Wow!

Welcome, you've found a great place. Keep coming back, there is lots of support here. You've made a great start, just keep it up and before you know it, you'll be amazed at where you are.

Val
MizKitty
Tue, Jun-05-07, 10:31
Hi Lynn, welcome! Well I have one set of twins and a husband named Ralph. How about that!? Good luck to you!
bob2112
Tue, Jun-05-07, 10:33
Welcome to the forums and the TDC..
faduckeggs
Tue, Jun-05-07, 11:06
NICU nurses are my favorite people in the whole world. Welcome Lynn. (My middle child had open heart surgery when he was thirty days old, and the NICU nurses at Children's Hospital in Dallas were the most wonderful lifesavers ever, for him and for us. He's a healthy six and a half year old now, by the way.)

Thank you so much for what you do. It means a world to us.

Welcome to the TDC. Jump right on in.
amy411
Tue, Jun-05-07, 11:58
welcome !!!! i love to see people in the healthcare profession who approve of LC! my dh is also a nurse and he supports my WOL totally !

good luck on your journey !
angien03
Tue, Jun-05-07, 12:35
Welcome to the forum!! I'm a Surgical/Cardiac Intensive care nurse..... love it. Best of luck on your lc journey!!
Sudz1968
Tue, Jun-05-07, 17:59
I am and urgent care/ emergency room nurse. Welcome!
Kandra
Tue, Jun-05-07, 18:12
Hi Lynn and welcome to TDC! Congrats on you and your dh's wonderful progress! WTG! I look forward to seeing you around the forum.
sherbear
Tue, Jun-05-07, 20:19
Welcome! I am a Pediatric Home care Nurse...........I get the little ones after they're discharged from you (if they need Skilled Nursing). Lots of support here, and tons of info. Good Luck!
Sherry
Sallie
Tue, Jun-05-07, 20:29
My mom was a nurse...does that count? lol

Welcome Lynn :wave: Bless you for what you do...AND for what you're going to do here! :angel:

Sallie :rose:
shy__anne
Tue, Jun-05-07, 20:43
Wow. nurses have a really hard job, thank you for all you do. And welcome. This is the best place on the internet for motivation and support. The TDC seems to be a cool bunch of people. Good luck and hope to see you around.
ndurance1
Tue, Jun-05-07, 22:07
Welcome!!!!!! You *ARE* Among Friends!

I hope you find as much great information, encouragement, and help here as I have! There are many wonderful folks here who have been there and done that...

Good luck on your low carb journey!!!
lynn64
Tue, Jun-05-07, 22:15
Hi everyone. Thanks for dropping in to say hi and give support. This is a special website and you are special people. I can't wait to see your progress and mine! Lynn
kathleen24
Sat, Jun-09-07, 12:39
Hi Lynn, welcome! Well I have one set of twins and a husband named Ralph. How about that!? Good luck to you!

hmmm, MizKitty. . . maybe a pattern here? You didn't give away the double stroller and bunkies, did you?

Welcome, Lynn, and best wishes to you on your LC journey--it can be a very healthful and comfortable way to eat. This is the old-blue-jeans WOE . . . Wishing you every success.