Sandy

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At 12:56 PM 3/1/2000 EST, wrote:

> I hope your tests went well today. Please let us know how you are doing!

>

It's done. I got back just before noon. Not bad.

I've been twisted and turned in so many weird positions for the pelvic and

knee xrays that my hip & back are *really* bothering me now. I just took a

motrin 800 and will lie down for awhile.

The vampire drew what looked like half of the blood from my body and then

wanted a urine sample, too! I hate that. Peeing in a cup is just *so* icky!

My left boob got more attention that it has *ever* needed, and it got

squished really hard this time. It didn't hurt the last time, but it sure

did this time! I just want somebody to kiss it and make it better. <eg>

Now to sit back and patiently wait for the results from all of this. Ugh!

-- Sandy

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In a message dated 3/1/00 5:20:57 PM Central Standard Time,

diamonique@... writes:

<<

I had a mammogram that didn't look good, so they wanted to get better

pictures of the left breast. They also did an ultrasound of the left breast.

As far as the urine, the doctor thinks I may have rheumatoid arthritis.

They can test for this by doing the x-rays, along with a complete

biochemical workup -- hence the blood and urine. The RH factor shows up

there. I never even knew what that RH factor was before now. :-)

>>

Well better safe than sorry. I hope it all goes well for you Sandy!!!! I'll

be thinking of you!

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In a message dated 3/1/00 5:20:57 PM Central Standard Time,

diamonique@... writes:

<<

I had a mammogram that didn't look good, so they wanted to get better

pictures of the left breast. They also did an ultrasound of the left breast.

As far as the urine, the doctor thinks I may have rheumatoid arthritis.

They can test for this by doing the x-rays, along with a complete

biochemical workup -- hence the blood and urine. The RH factor shows up

there. I never even knew what that RH factor was before now. :-)

>>

Well better safe than sorry. I hope it all goes well for you Sandy!!!! I'll

be thinking of you!

[Guest guest]

Sandy Fields wrote:

>

> It's done. I got back just before noon. Not bad.

>

> I've been twisted and turned in so many weird positions for the pelvic

> and

> knee xrays that my hip & back are *really* bothering me now. I just

> took a

> motrin 800 and will lie down for awhile.

>

> The vampire drew what looked like half of the blood from my body and

> then

> wanted a urine sample, too! I hate that. Peeing in a cup is just *so*

> icky!

>

> My left boob got more attention that it has *ever* needed, and it got

> squished really hard this time. It didn't hurt the last time, but it

> sure

> did this time! I just want somebody to kiss it and make it better.

> <eg>

>

> Now to sit back and patiently wait for the results from all of this.

> Ugh!

>

> -- Sandy, why were they checking your boob and urine for a pain in your leg,

back, and hip? I'm sorry the tests were painful and am keeping my fingers

crossed for you.

Elena

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At 05:38 PM 3/1/2000 -0500, Elena wrote:

>> -- Sandy, why were they checking your boob and urine for a pain in your

>>leg, back, and hip?

I had a mammogram that didn't look good, so they wanted to get better

pictures of the left breast. They also did an ultrasound of the left breast.

As far as the urine, the doctor thinks I may have rheumatoid arthritis.

They can test for this by doing the x-rays, along with a complete

biochemical workup -- hence the blood and urine. The RH factor shows up

there. I never even knew what that RH factor was before now. :-)

>I'm sorry the tests were painful and am keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Thanks Elena. Now I have to wait for results. I'll give them a week. If

I haven't heard from the doctor by next Wednesday, I'll call him myself.

-- Sandy

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In a message dated 3/2/00 12:00:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,

diamonique@... writes:

<< Just got back from my weigh-in. DOWN 3-1/2 LBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

>>

Wooooooooooohoooooooooooooo Sandy!!! 3 1/2 pounds with no exercise? WOW!!!! I

am so proud of you!!!

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In a message dated 03/02/2000 12:01:07 PM Eastern Standard Time,

diamonique@... writes:

<< -- Sandy (wondering if that 3-1/2 lbs would have been more if she had been

exercising)

>>

and maybe it would have been less?

seems like folks who do one thing then the other then both have the best

results

guess it confuses the metabolism less?

Barb

who thinks folks who do TB every other day actually see faster results than

those who do it everyday too

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sandy fields <diamoniqu-@...> wrote:

original article:tae-bo_on/?start=13201

> Now to sit back and patiently wait for the results from all of this.

Ugh!

((((((Sandy)))))

I'm so sorry that you are having to go through all of this. I hope

that you will have the results of all these tests soon, so at least you

will know what you are dealing with. I guess this is one of those

times when you'll have to work extra hard training that will of yours.

It's going to take some serious effort on your part to remain

optimistic and hopeful and to not let all the bad things that are

happening right now get the best of you. I am so proud of you for

being so positive so far and for getting back on track with WW. I know

how hard it is (at least for me) to still follow a healthy eating plan

when you are not able to workout. I always used to throw in the towel

whenever I stopped one of them (eating healthy or working out). You've

taken a very important step in getting right back into WW and you

should be proud of yourself for doing what you can for yourself. Take

comfort in the fact that there are circumstances beyond your control

right now that are preventing you from doing tae-bo, but know that you

are doing everything in your power right now to be healthy and strong.

There will be a time in the near future when you will be able to get

back into tae-bo and it will be there waiting for you. In the

meantime, please take care of you and know that we are all here for you

whenever you feel the need. We are all pulling for you and praying

that the results will give you the answers you need to get you back on

the road to feeling well again!

[Guest guest]

At 08:03 AM 03/02/00 -0800, wrote:

>I guess this is one of those

>times when you'll have to work extra hard training that will of yours.

>It's going to take some serious effort on your part to remain

>optimistic and hopeful and to not let all the bad things that are

>happening right now get the best of you.

This list is a MAJOR help in keeping a good outlook on things. You have no

idea how much the people here have helped me.

>I am so proud of you for

>being so positive so far and for getting back on track with WW.

Just got back from my weigh-in. DOWN 3-1/2 LBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

>I know

>how hard it is (at least for me) to still follow a healthy eating plan

>when you are not able to workout.

I have a shopping trip planned for this weekend, and will pick up TB for

Kids and TB Gold. I should be able to do TB Gold without bothering

whatever is wrong with my back. I just *have* to exercise!

I'll review the tape when I get it, and I may start another 21dc with TB

Gold next week.

>I always used to throw in the towel

>whenever I stopped one of them (eating healthy or working out). You've

>taken a very important step in getting right back into WW and you

>should be proud of yourself for doing what you can for yourself.

That's exactly what I was just telling Elena. Some things are out of our

control, but not everything. I may not be able to do anything about the

exercise at this moment, but I can sure do something about the food. I

have the power there, and dammit I'm gonna use it!

Now is gonna make me cry, so I'll stop now. :-)

THANK YOU ALL!

-- Sandy (wondering if that 3-1/2 lbs would have been more if she had been

exercising)

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> At 08:03 AM 03/02/00 -0800, wrote:

> Just got back from my weigh-in. DOWN 3-1/2 LBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[snip]

> That's exactly what I was just telling Elena. Some things are out of our

> control, but not everything. I may not be able to do anything about the

> exercise at this moment, but I can sure do something about the food. I

> have the power there, and dammit I'm gonna use it!

>

> Now is gonna make me cry, so I'll stop now. :-)

>

> THANK YOU ALL!

>

> -- Sandy (wondering if that 3-1/2 lbs would have been more if she had been

> exercising)

Sandy

Well done on the Weight loss :-) EXCELLENT :-)

One of my favourite quotes is exactly your attitude at the moment, keep it

up

" God grant me the serenity

to accept the things I cannot change

courage to change the things I can

and the wisdom to know the difference. "

Take care

Jill

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sandy fields <diamoniqu-@...> wrote:

original article:tae-bo_on/?start=13297

> At 08:03 AM 03/02/00 -0800, wrote:

> > >

> Just got back from my weigh-in. DOWN 3-1/2 LBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

>

>Yeah, Sandy!

> >I know

> >how hard it is (at least for me) to still follow a healthy eating

plan

> >when you are not able to workout.

>

> I have a shopping trip planned for this weekend, and will pick up TB

for

> Kids and TB Gold. I should be able to do TB Gold without bothering

> whatever is wrong with my back. I just *have* to exercise!

>

> I'll review the tape when I get it, and I may start another 21dc with

TB

> Gold next week.

>

> > That's exactly what I was just telling Elena. Some things are out

of our

> control, but not everything. I may not be able to do anything about

the

> exercise at this moment, but I can sure do something about the food.

I

> have the power there, and dammit I'm gonna use it!

>

> Now is gonna make me cry, so I'll stop now. :-)

You both are going to make me cry. I am so proud of you, Sandy. You

are an inspiration to me. After being away from exercise for a while,

I bet you will get nice results at weigh-ins once you restart taebo.

Elena

[Guest guest]

Yeah for you Sandy!! That is great news!! Don't try and think what you

" could " have done, think about what you DID do!!

> In a message dated 3/2/00 12:00:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> diamonique@... writes:

>

> << Just got back from my weigh-in. DOWN 3-1/2 LBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

> >>

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sandy fields <diamoniqu-@...> wrote:

original article:tae-bo_on/?start=13297

>

> Just got back from my weigh-in. DOWN 3-1/2 LBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

>

Sandy,

Wooooooo Hoooooooooo!!!! That is so awesome! To have done that

without exercising is a great accomplishment. I am so glad you have

something to celebrate amidst all this other stuff

[Guest guest]

Agaw12577@... wrote:

>

> > Also, has anyone heard from Sandy?

>

Yes, I wrote her to see how things were going and she responded last

night to say that she had been out of town at a conference, she was

feeling better (no bad news from the doctor), and will be posting here

shortly once she recovers from the trip.

Elena

[Guest guest]

>As tothe IQ test - so what. the important thing is how is she functioning

>and what skills does she need to be taught next. I would be more interested

>inher FUNCTIONING level. that at leastis usefull information. Find a

>developmental pediatrician or a psycologist withexperience with DS AND ASD.

>

>Sara

Thanks Sara.

The thing about it is that they were describing this child that was NOT my

Gabby. Saying she doesn't imitate. Doesn't do this, that, anything.

Come on! They get her for a few hours a day. I have had her every single day

of her almost 5 years. I KNOW what my child can do.

Is there a way that I could have stopped them from doing the IQ tests?? They

aren't necessary, are they?

Sandy

mom to Gabby (4, DS) and Adam (1)

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>As tothe IQ test - so what. the important thing is how is she functioning

>and what skills does she need to be taught next. I would be more interested

>inher FUNCTIONING level. that at leastis usefull information. Find a

>developmental pediatrician or a psycologist withexperience with DS AND ASD.

>

>Sara

Thanks Sara.

The thing about it is that they were describing this child that was NOT my

Gabby. Saying she doesn't imitate. Doesn't do this, that, anything.

Come on! They get her for a few hours a day. I have had her every single day

of her almost 5 years. I KNOW what my child can do.

Is there a way that I could have stopped them from doing the IQ tests?? They

aren't necessary, are they?

Sandy

mom to Gabby (4, DS) and Adam (1)

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Hi Sandy,

Brook started developing his autism quite early, around 1+ years of age or

so. He also was having a lot of seizures at that time too. Anyway he was so

behind other kids with DS, that we never really considered a regular ed

classroom for him. He did, however, spend a great deal of time in the regular

ed kindergarten with another special ed student and one aide. He was in a

special day class, but would go into kindergarten all the time, he

participated in circle time where he learned a lot about social skills and

awareness of others. He learned not to walk on the other kids, but to step

around them etc. The older he has become the harder it is to get him

included. So at that young age it really great to take advantage of inclusion

if you think that is the right thing for your child. At his program now they

have lots of peer tutors, Brook is in 5th grade at a middle school and the

peers are all 8th graders, that come into his classroom and work with him on

the computer, etc.

There are usually different options for inclusion. You might want your

child included at lunch with the regular ed kids, or maybe not. For Brook

eating was always a big problem with textures and food refusal, etc., Also

the school always has taken advantage of lunchtime and snack time as a way to

teach him to communicate what he wants to eat and to make choices, and to try

new foods etc. It all really depends on your child and what you think the

child will gain from the inclusion

Marisa,

Mom to Miles 14, Brook 11, and Genevieve 3 yrs

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Woah Sandy!

800 people visit your site! Thats brilliant!

:-)

SUE

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Thanks! Sandy

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[NaturalFamilyLife] Re: LILLIAN

>Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2001 03:13:53 -0000

>

>

> >

> > Sandy wants to know if there is a link for this.

>

>Lashanna, it's

>www.mercola.com/2000/aug/27/homeopathy.htm

>Lilian

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>Smart idea to steer clear of that not-quite-an-IEP meeting. The dir. of

>spec.ed. tried that with me a few months back, too.

>>What happened? Did you attend?

Funny enough, yes I did go to the meeting. I was advised by two of my

advocates (how many do I have eh?? LOL) not to unless they allowed me to

tape record the meeting. The director's secretary had a fit when I agreed

under only those terms. She said no one had ever asked her that before. I

said there was a first time for everything.

I attended w/o the tape recorder after speaking w the director on the phone.

I wanted to look as though I was putting forth the good faith effort.

Recently everything we agreed on in that meeting is falling by the way side.

Things were misconstrued.

I guess that's my advice for you (and everyone really lol). Bring the

recorder if you feel the need to meet. Also, I've read ahead so I know now

that they wanted to meet over Malik, right? That's a different story all

together. We met over Gabby. Still... good advice.

Sandy

mom to Gabby (5, ) and Adam (2)

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In a message dated 10/18/01 7:46:11 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

rickvargas1@... writes:

<< I guess that's my advice for you (and everyone really lol). Bring the

recorder if you feel the need to meet. Also, I've read ahead so I know now

that they wanted to meet over Malik, right? That's a different story all

together. We met over Gabby. Still... good advice.

Sandy >>

Sandy,

Yep, I'm learning about the recorder. Last time I was going to take my

little handheld one, but decided to take the big boom box so they all would

be VERY aware of it. LOL Seth it right in the middle of the table. LOL

Thanks

Gail :-)

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I use your website quite a bit. I know I'll always find some link to an

answer I'm looking for there. Your time and effort is appreciated.

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In a message dated 11/6/01 6:45:00 PM GTB Standard Time, wolfkty@...

writes:

<<

I use your website quite a bit. I know I'll always find some link to an

answer I'm looking for there. Your time and effort is appreciated. >>

Ditto what says.I don't find it difficult at all to use.In fact the

hardest thing for me is finding it in my links section since I have so many

pages saved!

Thank you for your efforts in making a great site.

sara

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In a message dated 11/6/01 6:52:53 PM GTB Standard Time, sandym@...

writes:

<< (Although I still

would like to understand why those of you who don't use it are not doing

so.) >>

well sometimes it is easier to just type an email and let others hand you the

info rather than searching yourself.I have one that a few times myself!!!

sara

[Guest guest]

Thanks, . If you can think of ways I might improve it (that wouldn't

involve an incredible amount of extra time and expense!) please feel free to

tell me. Sandy

Re: Sandy

I use your website quite a bit. I know I'll always find some link to an

answer I'm looking for there. Your time and effort is appreciated.