a whole post just to say hello--can i do that?

[michelleislay]

hey folks!

i just wanted to pop in and tell you all how much i do think of you still!

i have a terrible computer at home and mostly pop in to medhelp while at work...but, i leave for kenya (!!)soon and i am needing every spare moment at work, to well...work, so i've been very absent of late.

just to update all on me, i'm continuing to do quite well.  i had a bit of new numbness about 5 weeks ago or so, but it is all resolving and nothing seems to be coming along to take it's place!  this "break" is entirely new for me as i've pretty much had a steady stream of symptoms since june.  and a welcome one as i am leaving next sunday for 2 weeks to kenya with hubby and kidlets--i'll be so, sooooo grateful for whatever respite seems to have been given me during this trip.

anyway, tons of hugs to you all and hope the next two weeks finds you well (as well as can be!)

if anyone feels able, drop a few sentences on this post about how you've been over the last two weeks.  i hate the feeling of maybe having missed some important news...

xoxoxoxo michelle

[michelleislay]

yes...i like that underwear tip!  excellent advice!

ewww...for the spraying germs!!  i will do my best to guard, and thanks again for the tip on the seat pocket...i hadn't thought of that as a place for germs to lurk.  very good advice!!

hope your cleaners come soon!!!

xo

[Lulu54]

michelle,
I just saw a piece on top 10 places for germs and four of them were on an airplane.  Take your wipes and hand santizer - use it in the bathrooms (the flushing toilet sprays gerns everywhere), wipe the arm rests,  wipe the food tray and they say never us the seat pocket because of lurking germs hiding there.  


Packing tip - pack all your old underwear and throw it away as it gets used.  That leaves room for souvenirs and you get to buy new ones when you get home.  

have fun,
L

[michelleislay]

lulu, you make me grin!

35 guests--that is HUGE!!  way to go and enjoy!!  such fun.

and great advice...i will be sure to stretch my legs (actually i suppose my boys will ensure that i do...so not looking forward escorting them on all of their bathroom trips to that cramped closet they call a bathroom in the air!!)

off to pack with me!

xo michelle

[Lulu54]

Michelle,
What an exciting time for you and the slowing of symptoms couldn't come at a better time.  Enjoy every minute of that trip - be sure to walk around the airplane a bit on that long flight.

I'm poking here - trying to prep for thanksgiving (crowd of 35 or so coming to our house!) and stay sane.  Health wise I have no complaints.

Now get busy packing!

hugs, Lulu

[michelleislay]

wow, carol--that is crazy about the potential for blocked artery...what a shock that would be to hear especially after being started on DMD meds!!

shell--awesome to hear things are relatively stable for you...take care to try and slow down, even if it's not in your nature, for atleast an hour or two during the holidays!

thanks to you both so much for your well wishes and especially for your updates!  really good to be in touch!

xo michelle

[sllowe]

Yup! Hello posts are SO welcome!!!!

This is excellent word from you, Chelle. Resolving symptoms and no immediate replacements, definitely soo welcome huh? Do tell us your secret, hahah kidding of course. I'll not go on and on because I don't want to jinx you!

I'm doing ok. Ramming a bit too much, but that's nothing out of the ordinary. Feel my symptoms are fairly stable at this point and I'm gearing up for Thanksgiving so hope it stays that way.  

Thank you so much for popping in. Be safe in Kenya girl!

Looking forward to hearing all about your trip.
-Shell

[wiggles94]

Hope you have a wonderful time in Kenya with your family and feel super!

I am feeling pretty well, but doc wants me to have MRA as he thinks I may have a blocked artery that may be causing symptoms.  Still "possible MS" though and on REBIF.  Will be shocked if I do have this blocked artery!  

Check back after your trip to let us know how it went!
Carol