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saying hello kids, goodbye free "me" time!
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Female, 42, Sherrills Ford - NC, member since Apr 2008
If you really want to know me in a nutshell....I am 42 years old, happily married, the mother of 3 girls currently 15, 12 and 8. I teach art to young children, paint wall murals and work in marketing as well, although the first three jobs are my real passion. For fun I...
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Jul 11
Just a quick note to say hi!
Just a note to see how you are doing, let you know I keep all you gals in my prayers.
Peace,
momeluv
Jun 26
Just wanted to let you know I can relate. If you ever want to talk, you know where to find me. Hows that mood bandaide thing working out for ya .... did your ouchie close up yet???? LOL the wedding was great got backm form Ca. and work put back relieving vacations I am now on mids (very uncool) I feel so out of the loop but VERY HAPPY fill me in is NVC still there???
-K
I will post wedding pics soon
Jun 25
Just a quick note to say hi! How are you doing? I realized that I haven't heard from you in ages. I was out of commission, still am, because I had emergency surgery. Not feeling up to writing a bunch yet, but I will get back in touch with you. Hope you are doing ok. I did write a journal after I go home explaining the surgery.
I hope you are just feeling great, having a wonderful summer and busy!
Take care,
Colleen
Jun 10
Just a quick note to say hi! Bet the kids have you hoppin', what do you do to amuse them all day?
valerie
Jun 03
Thank you for everything and especially the friendship invite. I, too, am spending less time on the forums because of work and being outdoors in the beautiful weather. Unfortunantly, it's raining, today. We're still having a cook-out with one of my friends, though!!!! It takes a lot more than a little wetness to dampen our spirits up here in Michigan. Glad you are doing good. Talk to you soon. Hugs, Shari
May 29
Congrats Joelle for making it back to work! Even if it was half a day it's another step towards your complete recovery. I only wish I could have had mine done already so we all could have recovered together, but July will come fast and I won't mind staying inside while it's so hot out anyway.
Just keep resting up when your home and don't be a hero!!
Another friend did too much and ended up having her incision open up recently, poor thing.
ttyl
val
May 28
Hey there,
Hope work was all good. Still do take it easy though and make sure you rest enough.
Love.....Kim
May 28
Congratulations! Time for a celebration...your first half-day back at work, huh? You should be proud of yourself. Now, put those feet up and have yourself a little rest, Joelle. Take care, sweetie!!!! Hugs, Shari
May 27
You're in my thoughts all the time. Just happened to think about you and wanted to say, "HI!!!!". Your posts seem so much more upbeat and full of life. I hope you are doing as well as you sound. I haven't been around, a lot, lately, but all you ladies are thought of every day by me. Take care, Joelle!!!! Hugs, Shari
May 21
You deserve a big bear hug! I have been wanting to write you a nice long letter since I received your lovely email on the 6th, and I am going to, but until than I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I think you are a wonderfully compassionate and empathetic person and your friend was VERY lucky to have you by her side. Jan
May 21
Good to hear from you. I was wondering what you were up to . Guess you're feeling better and better.. Enjoy your art work..I have absolutely no artistic talent at all!! I mean AT All !!
Have fun,
Sandy
May 21
Hope you feel better soon! Thanks for the message, I'm just above NYC and the weather here has been so awful all spring, we are getting a lot of rain and below average temps too. It's not doing my allergies and the cold I've had much good either. Walking the dog in the pouring rain does'nt help a chest cold, but she has to go out.. You have to just remember that we all heal at different rates, and it is a major surgery you've had. I found it's very incremental, and there are days that feel like you've taken a step back sometimes. Just keep resting and eating well, you'll get there. Try unsweetened cranberry juice for the UTI, it helps a lot even if it tastes yucky.
ttyl
Valerie
May 20
Just a quick note to say hi! How r u doing this week, better I hope. I like the new avitar, very circle of life.
I can see you haven't gone back to work yet, are you still in too much pain? I finally got everything straightened out with my dr's and will not have to get the extra pre-op tests, the surgey will be in July because it take that long to get an o.r. through the clinic, there's a lot of people waiting for surgery there. I think the hospital limits the amount of clinic patients per week that aren't emergencies. At least I have a plan now and they'll call me as soon as they get the exact date. I'm going to just start getting myself healthy before I go in so I can recover better.
Keep in touch and let me know how your progressing.
valere
May 19
Hi Joelle,
Thanks for the note. Yeah I think I have had menopause forever...lol. Your kids are gorgeous, love the photos.. I have redheads too.
Hope you are feeling stronger and stronger every day. Remember it does take a good six weeks of doing nothing to really recover.
Take your time and rest up.
Love and Peace...Kim
May 18
Thank you for everything! THE INFO YOU PROVIDED ME MAKES ME FEEL SOOOO MUCH BETTER. THE GYN IS VERY CAUTIOUS BECAUSE OF MY FAMILY HISTORY SO THE INFO YOU GAVE ME GIVES ME A SINCE OF WELL BEING. AGAIN THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR ADVICE. TAKE CARE AND I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED.
May 16
Just a quick note to say hi! Your dog is adorable, so are the kids!!!
Have you read anything about bioidentical hormone replacement, I've heard some really interesting things about it.
They're not supposed to be as bad for the body as the synthetic stuff the drs. throw at you which is essentially made from pregnant horses. (ex. premarin, comes from pregnant mares urine). When I went into menopause just about 2 yrs. ago, I've been only taking supplements and soy, and I don't get too many symptoms anymore, some night sweats but not every night.
Val
May 15
Hi there! Had my gyno appointment today and yes, there will be a surgery. My cyst is a simple fluid one which is good. Because of all my intestinal surgery he was thinking he would avoid surgery and just aspirate it and leave the fibroid. But once he examined me he realized it required surgery. Because of all the scar tissue and my colon issues he cannot do laporscopically so will have to cut and he wants a general surgeon in there with him. I have to go for some more tests next week and then back to see him on Friday next week and we will hopefully have a date then. Glad to know a plan is coming together.