https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-jennys-4910-family-update Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 11:24:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-jennys-4910-family-update#post-141914 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 04:53:08 +0000 yublocka 141914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenny its wonderful to hear that your son is home, and making progress. He and you both certainly have a long road ahead, and I wish you all the strength in the world to get through this together. You are doing amazingly, please remember that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-jennys-4910-family-update#post-141726 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:50:45 +0000 Alecia 141726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenny, thank you for the post. I am so glad you're doing a little to take care of your needs right now. It is important and can easily take a backseat. I am also glad to hear that things have stabilized. Sending more hugs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-jennys-4910-family-update#post-141678 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 02:54:19 +0000 Debora 141678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenny, you and your son are in my thoughts. Take care and stay strong for your son. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-jennys-4910-family-update#post-141675 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 02:49:37 +0000 Lena 141675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hang in there, Jenny. I wish you and your son all the very best, and lots of strength and patience. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-jennys-4910-family-update#post-141666 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 02:18:48 +0000 Anonymous 141666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bi polar runs in my family too and it is very hard on the family. I feel for you and know how hard this is on you as a loving mother. Hang in there and keep on taking care of yourself along with everyone else. Try to get some exercise, go for a walk everyday and see if that makes you feel better emotionally and physically.<br /> Hugs!!!<br /> Sandy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-jennys-4910-family-update#post-141665 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 02:09:35 +0000 Maya 141665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so relieved to hear positive news from you Jenny. I guess all you can do is keep in contact with him as much as possible. It's good that you are taking care of yourself and that got your pedi. When we are faced with situations like this, it's hard not to spend every moment of the day thinking about it, even if in the back of your mind. A bit of extra pampering goes a long way. I hope both you and he continue to improve with each day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-jennys-4910-family-update#post-141663 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:54:25 +0000 Michelle 141663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad to see an update from you, Jenny, and even more pleased to see it's a comparatively positive one. I know the worry can be all-consuming, but I hope you're able to maintain some perspective. I hope he continues to do well and that you're able to strike the balance you need. Keep us posted. *HUGS!* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-jennys-4910-family-update#post-141637 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 00:27:57 +0000 Kristine 141637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenny, I'm so glad to hear he's doing a little better at least. I've been thinking about you and hope you're doing ok. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-jennys-4910-family-update#post-141622 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 23:13:23 +0000 Theresa 141622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Jenny I'm so pleased to hear your son is out of hospital, but can't even begin to imagine how hard it is for you at the moment.</p> <p>You have been in my thoughts a lot lately and I'm praying for the best for you all.</p> <p>I wish I could give you a giant hug and make it all better... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-jennys-4910-family-update#post-141617 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 22:51:06 +0000 chewyspaghetti 141617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's great news that your son is doing so well. Now we just have to get you to be doing as well . Maybe there is a parental support group that you could join? I find connecting with other parents is really helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-jennys-4910-family-update#post-141611 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 22:39:35 +0000 Angie 141611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am proud of your strength, Jenny. This is all so hard, but you are showing us how to come out on top. So glad you got a pedi yesterday, and of course it goes without saying that I am thrilled that your son is on the mend. Hang in there. (((HUGS))). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-jennys-4910-family-update#post-141595 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 21:22:10 +0000 Louise 141595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad things are improving, hang in there and stay strong (((hugs))) xxx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-jennys-4910-family-update#post-141584 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:32:31 +0000 taylor 141584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is only so much you can do...A mothers love is immeasurable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-jennys-4910-family-update#post-141576 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 19:49:09 +0000 Sihaya 141576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hang in there Jenny. I imagine this is is incredibly, incredibly hard for you. Have you considered talking to a therapist who might be trained in helping family members so you can embody the serenity prayer sans anxiety? Big hugs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-jennys-4910-family-update#post-141575 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 19:47:32 +0000 Srujana 141575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You and your family are in my thoughts Jenny...so glad to hear your son is home and safe </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-jennys-4910-family-update#post-141572 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 19:34:29 +0000 Isabel 141572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the update !</p> <p>The good new is that bipolar disorder is manageable. I know it can seem like an eternity to become stable, yet there is so much hope for him.</p> <p>Hang in there !!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-jennys-4910-family-update#post-141570 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 19:28:02 +0000 marianna 141570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for taking the time to update us, Jenny. We're all thinking of you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-jennys-4910-family-update#post-141569 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 19:25:53 +0000 Queen Mum 141569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the update. I"m glad to hear your son is out of the hospital. It is sooooo hard to not step in and try to take charge isn't it? My prayers are still with you. Take care of yourself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-jennys-4910-family-update#post-141568 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 19:18:34 +0000 AJ 141568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for updating us on your son's condition. You have been on many minds here at YLF.</p> <p>It mightt seem like you are just an observer but being there no matter what is doing something. </p> <p>Please take care of yourself. Stress makes my apple tendencies flare as well so I feel for you. Lots of water and fiber wouldn't hurt either. : )</p> <p>Many hugs to you Jenny. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-jennys-4910-family-update#post-141562 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:58:05 +0000 JennyK (NC) 141562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Everyone,</p> <p>Thanks again for all of the love and support you've shown me and my family.</p> <p>My son is finally out of the hospital. He seems well right now - better than I've seen him in quite a long time - but of course I am very, very anxious and worried still. I want to fix everything for him and I know I can't and it's making me horribly anxious. I have been practically begging him to come live with me, but he doesn't want to. I feel a desperate need to have him somewhere I can literally keep an eye on him. I can't force him to and I am working really hard on the part of the serenity prayer that says, "and the wisdom to know the difference" (between what you can change and what you can't).</p> <p>In the meantime, I'm still not up to posting outfit pics just yet, though I'm thinking about it more, which I think must be a good thing. I don't have anything special to post anyway... I've also neglected my hair and makeup so much in the past few weeks that people at work have definitely noticed.</p> <p>I did get a pedicure yesterday and that did help me feel better. I'm quite particular about my feet and it was making me feel anxious every time I looked down at them! </p> <p>I'm still mostly in not-so-form-fitting clothes because one of the side effects of all of this stress is that I'm having a flare-up of, um, tummy issues which is making me look like I'm 4 months pregnant. Wretchedly uncomfortable and unattractive. I have only one pair of jeans that I feel comfortable wearing right now and they are too short by ylf standards. I wish I had some tunic tops with a bit of volume.</p> <p>By the way - for those who asked, my son's current diagnosis (the one he's had for a year or so) is bi-polar disorder. </p>