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AIBU to ask what is the thing you've done in 2016 that's made you proudest?

260 replies

Saggingninja · 01/12/2016 16:08

For me - despite being diagnosed with Cronh's disease, I carried on doing yoga classes all year. Now I'm looser, more relaxed, and a nagging shoulder pain from a 20 year car accident has gone.

What are you proudest of? It can be big, small or miniscule.

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guggenheim · 01/12/2016 19:46

Had a surprise baby - she's beautiful and I''m smitten with her.

Turned a really shitty situation around - don't want to give details since it involves ds but it's been traumatic and I've had to fight hard. Had some very dark times this year.

I have big plans for the future : )

sterlingcooper · 01/12/2016 19:45

In the last few months I've come to a decision about my future, to get myself out of a life/career rut. I'm going to quit my (nice but zero-prospects) job of 7 years next year, and retrain for a career in IT, probably by doing an MSc conversion course. I feel so excited about 2017. And I have some great mumsnetters to thank for helping me see how it was possible.

SassyPants19 · 01/12/2016 19:42

Giving birth to my son with no pain relief. (Unintentionally!)

MillieMoodle · 01/12/2016 19:38

Had DS2 Grin

WildwestWind · 01/12/2016 19:32

What a lovely thread and some amazing stories. I've just had a pretty ordinary year and feel happy and content with that.

Ginger4justice · 01/12/2016 19:26

I worked hard on my birth anxiety counselling and DS arrived in this world calmly and our bonding and breastfeeding has been simpler than it was with DD because of it.
I'm working hard on getting back into my volunteering and I think I'm getting better at it.
I've been asked to lead a toddler group I help out with.
Small wins but after a terrible 2015, 2016 has been lovely.

gluteustothemaximus · 01/12/2016 19:26

Lost nearly 3 stone. Feel great and proud.

Had dc3 birth at home. Feel proud for that too Smile

OwlinaTree · 01/12/2016 19:26

What a lovely thread, well done everybody.

Led a new team to success at work, got through OFSTED! Had my daughter and now feel my family is complete.

fempsych · 01/12/2016 19:22

Coped with a 2nd trimester miscarriage due to a chromosomal disorder and feel proud of myself that I utilised my mindfulness skills and stayed fairly level headed (although v sad) through it all.

lozengeoflove · 01/12/2016 19:20

Gave birth to my second child in three pushes, an hour after contractions started 💪🏻Grin

Bangers123456789 · 01/12/2016 19:20

Finally learning to stand up for myself and recognising when I am being abused and manipulated.
Rekindling my relationship with my mum.
I also turned vegetarian. Smile

AlmaWhittaker · 01/12/2016 19:18

Got my brother's name on the sex offender's register

user1471463681 · 01/12/2016 19:10

Adopted a sad rescue dog and watched her become happy and confident Smile

LifeLong13 · 01/12/2016 19:09

I've kept us all alive in this house with a DD of 16 months who only sleeps in 2 hour bursts! And we're still breastfeeding!

It's been a hard year yet we will see in 2017 with each other and plenty of love.

Haven't got a pot to piss in but we've got love Xmas Grin

derxa · 01/12/2016 19:06

You're all brilliant!!!!

Blackfellpony · 01/12/2016 19:05

Another who had a baby- 2016 has been crazy since then!

Drquin · 01/12/2016 18:59

After being "jolly" and "larger than life personality" all my adult life, I went to SW in January and have now lost 4 1/2 stone (with a few more to go!)

I am however still struggling with the "oh you must be feeling so much better" question from well-meaning friends and family. I genuinely don't know how to answer. I feel like I can't say "yes" because it betrays the old me, and the loads of lovely folk who happen to also be overweight. I've got a self-deprecating sense of humour, so I manage to get away with an "oh yeah, bloody amazing" Grin

LorelaiVictoriaGilmore · 01/12/2016 18:47

Struggled through pnd, got myself back to work and kept breastfeeding my dairy-allergic ds to 16 months (and counting) even though it means expressing a ridiculous amount at work. Recovered some of the damage that pnd did to my relationship with dh (still some work to do!)

Trufflethewuffle · 01/12/2016 18:46

Finally lost 3 and a half stone and feel so much better (still 2 and a half to go but I will get there).

Plucked up the courage to challenge my eldest sister on her racism and bigotry instead of biting my tongue and letting her get away with it. Not sure what the longer term repercussions will be but I feel so glad I have done it.

MissWillaCather · 01/12/2016 18:44

Yes, mum2bomg , I couldn't believe it either 😊

JennaRainbow · 01/12/2016 18:43

I had my second daughter, and she's obviously amazing. Had quite bad pnd but getting so much better, feeling myself again!

Notonthestairs · 01/12/2016 18:42

Brilliant inspiring thread.
Listening to my DD read. She has significant SEN and this year I decided that come what may we would read something, even if it was just a handful of words, everyday. She's now moving through the reading levels with confidence (heart burst emoji).
Being told by others what a happy DS I have - he's not had a straight run at things.
I've put in to motion a few plans for next year which I had been delaying partly through inertia/fear.
And I ran the Great North Run. Oh and I managed to hold my tongue in situations where previously I may have shouted first and thought second (I may finally be maturing).

Thatwaslulu · 01/12/2016 18:42

Finally finished my Level 5 diploma after 4 years of blood sweat and tears

Moved sideways at work into a team that values me and a role that makes me happier

Reelected president of my union's sector - this time on merit rather than by default

ThanksSpanx · 01/12/2016 18:39

Massive high five Rino! Grin

MyWitlessPal · 01/12/2016 18:38

Watched a student with autism I taught one-to-one receive a grade C in the subject.

Opened my own bookshop.

Saved my mum's life after I guessed she had a PE (her GP missed it).

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