When you feel discouraged, what kinds of things encourage you?

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Mom to dd (age 9) and ds (age 11)
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The excited look on DD face when I pick her up from daycare....

Feeling my DS kick around in my tummy...

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"When you are a mother you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child."-Sophia Loren
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"A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take." -Cardinal Mermillod
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Accountability! If we are doing Friday Check In on this board each week I want to have something to report each time

Friends! When I am down about my progress or in general, it's nice to know that I have friends in my corner who will pick me up and motivate me to keep going!

Dh's reactions! Because dh is gone so much, he notices all the tweaking I've been doing versus seeing me every day! The fact he can't keep his hands off me is also a positive sign; sometimes ANNOYING, but definitely positive!

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My kids' faces when I see them after school.

DH when he compliments me, noticing changes in all the exercise I am doing.

Friends (online and home) -- having to hold myself accountable online here is a huge encouragement! I want to have some good news to report back on. Seeing my friends in person also keeps me going.