Guest guest Posted March 12, 2000 Report Share Posted March 12, 2000 This didn't go thorught the first time..hope it works now!! Hello everyone! I would like to introduce my family to all of you. and Oberdick are the reasons we joined you all. They were born on December 28, 1999. That night, we were told they have DS. These are our first children (by the way our names are and Todd), and we are finding lots of time to enjoy the little ones with everything else now going on in our lives. I have attached pictures of the girls in Valentine's Day outfits. It's kind of hard to get both of them looking good in one picture!! has the cleft lip and palate,but we are getting that fixed up on April 27th. We look forward to being part of this virtual community : ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2000 Report Share Posted March 12, 2000 Welcome Oberdick family. My name is and I have 3 kids...Quinn age 3 and Sara and Maggie age 16 months, and well actually one(?) more on the way. This is a great place to be! Hey is anyone an insurance genius? Here is my dilemma. We are moving in 2 mos. Right now I am on school insurance (University of Arizona), when we move we will have new insurance. Is there any way I can be denied because I am coming to them already pregnant? -----Original Message-----From: Studlack [mailto:rebnjul@...]Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2000 5:17 PMMultiples-DSonelistSubject: Fw: Hello everyone!From: " Studlack" <rebnjul@...> This didn't go thorught the first time..hope it works now!! Hello everyone! I would like to introduce my family to all of you. and Oberdick are the reasons we joined you all. They were born on December 28, 1999. That night, we were told they have DS. These are our first children (by the way our names are and Todd), and we are finding lots of time to enjoy the little ones with everything else now going on in our lives. I have attached pictures of the girls in Valentine's Day outfits. It's kind of hard to get both of them looking good in one picture!! has the cleft lip and palate,but we are getting that fixed up on April 27th. We look forward to being part of this virtual community : ). http://DSyndrome.com/Multiples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2000 Report Share Posted March 13, 2000 Welcome ,Todd, and ! The girls are just too cute in their Valentine outfits! My name is and I have 22 month old boy/girl twins. (DS) & Sloan Isis. You will find ALOT of love,support and information from this virtual community.I like to call it my list of extended family members. I look forward to hear more about you and your family. ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2000 Report Share Posted March 13, 2000 , OHHHHH the children are presious. I wanna hold them. Welcome to our family. I am , my husband is Rusty. We have 2 children. is 6 1/2 yrs old and Dayton is 21months. They both have Down syndrome translocation 13. If you have any questions and need to talk I am always here. And again WELCOME. -----------------------------------------------------Click here for Free Video!!http://www.gohip.com/freevideo/ Fw: Hello everyone!From: " Studlack " <rebnjul@...> This didn't go thorught the first time..hope it works now!! Hello everyone! I would like to introduce my family to all of you. and Oberdick are the reasons we joined you all. They were born on December 28, 1999. That night, we were told they have DS. These are our first children (by the way our names are and Todd), and we are finding lots of time to enjoy the little ones with everything else now going on in our lives. I have attached pictures of the girls in Valentine's Day outfits. It's kind of hard to get both of them looking good in one picture!! has the cleft lip and palate,but we are getting that fixed up on April 27th. We look forward to being part of this virtual community : ). http://DSyndrome.com/Multiples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2000 Report Share Posted March 13, 2000 Welcome & Todd! I'm Judi, Mom to Sam and , Identical twins (I'm assuming your girls are also?). Their birtday is December 29,1996!! They are 3 yrs & 1 day older than and ! So glad you joined, and we look forward to hearing more about you and your family! Judi-Mom to Sam & , 3, Identical Twins __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2000 Report Share Posted March 25, 2000 Wen!!!!! How the heck are ya? I have missed you!! I am sorry about your VCR and your kids. I hope things get better soon. I hate it when my kids are sick. Take care! Great to hear from you! : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2000 Report Share Posted March 25, 2000 In a message dated 03/25/2000 12:54:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, wendr@... writes: << Hello everyone! I know I haven't posted in a loong time, but I'm quite depressed now since our VHS player ate another tape (Hurricane), so now it's stuck and I haven't been able to do my Tae-bo Hafta wait till Monday to get it fixed. Plus, my kids still have those horrible recurring bouts of cough and colds which started more than 2 months ago... Sorry, just had to vent... Wen >> {{{Wen}}} Gosh it is hard enough to be a mom of a kid sick just a day or two but to have kids sick so long while even being a doctor has to be the pits. I know the rotten feeling of having a tape eaten cuz my VCR ate two before I chucked it. Luckily the nice TB people replaced the tapes Maybe cuz I was crying when I called? Wish you could be using the TB to release some of that stress from the illnesses. Barb who had a child with alot of minor but annoying health problems and remember some very down days when he was sickest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2000 Report Share Posted March 25, 2000 In a message dated 03/25/2000 12:54:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, wendr@... writes: << Hello everyone! I know I haven't posted in a loong time, but I'm quite depressed now since our VHS player ate another tape (Hurricane), so now it's stuck and I haven't been able to do my Tae-bo Hafta wait till Monday to get it fixed. Plus, my kids still have those horrible recurring bouts of cough and colds which started more than 2 months ago... Sorry, just had to vent... Wen >> {{{Wen}}} Gosh it is hard enough to be a mom of a kid sick just a day or two but to have kids sick so long while even being a doctor has to be the pits. I know the rotten feeling of having a tape eaten cuz my VCR ate two before I chucked it. Luckily the nice TB people replaced the tapes Maybe cuz I was crying when I called? Wish you could be using the TB to release some of that stress from the illnesses. Barb who had a child with alot of minor but annoying health problems and remember some very down days when he was sickest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2000 Report Share Posted March 25, 2000 " wen del rosario-raymundo,m.d. " <wend-@...> wrote: original article:tae-bo_on/?start=15552 > Hello everyone! I know I haven't posted in a loong time, but I'm quite > depressed now since our VHS player ate another tape (Hurricane), so now > it's stuck and I haven't been able to do my Tae-bo Hafta wait till > Monday to get it fixed. > > Plus, my kids still have those horrible recurring bouts of cough and > colds which started more than 2 months ago... > > Sorry, just had to vent... > > Wen > Wen, It's good to see you back! Why don't you come and hang out with us in chat tonight if the schedule works for you?? We'll cheer you up! LOL Susi who hopes she can escape working on the bathroom with her brother to get to chat since she has been hyping it up so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2000 Report Share Posted March 25, 2000 Wen del rio-Raymundo,M.D. wrote: > > Hello everyone! I know I haven't posted in a loong time, but I'm quite > depressed now since our VHS player ate another tape (Hurricane), so > now > it's stuck and I haven't been able to do my Tae-bo Hafta wait till > Monday to get it fixed. > > Plus, my kids still have those horrible recurring bouts of cough and > colds which started more than 2 months ago... > > Sorry, just had to vent... > > Wen, vent any time. I am sorry about your VCR as well as your hurricane (I forgot all about that). If you are up to it, put on some dancing music and taebo to that. You probably have most of the moves memorized by now. Elena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2000 Report Share Posted March 25, 2000 In a message dated 3/25/00 5:54:27 PM !!!First Boot!!!, wendr@... writes: << Hello everyone! I know I haven't posted in a loong time, but I'm quite depressed now since our VHS player ate another tape (Hurricane), so now it's stuck and I haven't been able to do my Tae-bo Hafta wait till Monday to get it fixed. Plus, my kids still have those horrible recurring bouts of cough and colds which started more than 2 months ago... Sorry, just had to vent... Wen >> Hi Wen!!!!! Maybe you could on some music and make up your own workout!! good to " see " you!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2000 Report Share Posted March 25, 2000 Hey Wen! Sorry to hear about your VCR. It's such a bummer! Sorry to hear about your kids being sick also. I know it is so hard when the kids aren't feeling good. today ran into the wall and he has a knot on his forehead. Poor baby! Hello everyone! > Hello everyone! I know I haven't posted in a loong time, but I'm quite > depressed now since our VHS player ate another tape (Hurricane), so now > it's stuck and I haven't been able to do my Tae-bo Hafta wait till > Monday to get it fixed. > > Plus, my kids still have those horrible recurring bouts of cough and > colds which started more than 2 months ago... > > Sorry, just had to vent... > > Wen > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > As Deb has said: " Fitness is a journey and it begins with the first step. " > > Visit our new vault site http://taeboon.isportsdot.com/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2000 Report Share Posted March 25, 2000 {{{{Wen}}}} I hope your kids get healthier, and your vcr gets repaired. We miss you! ;-) " wen del rosario-raymundo,m.d. " <wend-@...> wrote: original article:tae-bo_on/?start=15552 > Hello everyone! I know I haven't posted in a loong time, but I'm quite > depressed now since our VHS player ate another tape (Hurricane), so now > it's stuck and I haven't been able to do my Tae-bo Hafta wait till > Monday to get it fixed. > > Plus, my kids still have those horrible recurring bouts of cough and > colds which started more than 2 months ago... > > Sorry, just had to vent... > > Wen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2000 Report Share Posted March 26, 2000 In a message dated 3/25/00 11:54:27 AM Central Standard Time, wendr@... writes: << Hello everyone! I know I haven't posted in a loong time, but I'm quite depressed now since our VHS player ate another tape (Hurricane), so now it's stuck and I haven't been able to do my Tae-bo Hafta wait till Monday to get it fixed. Plus, my kids still have those horrible recurring bouts of cough and colds which started more than 2 months ago... Sorry, just had to vent... Wen >> WEN I KNOW THAT FEELING I ALMOST LOST IT THIS WEEK I PUT MY TAPE IN AND ALL I HAD WAS SNOW AND SOUND UUUUGGGHHHH BUT THANKSFULLY IT WAS JUST A DIRTY HEAD IN THE VCR MY KIDS HAVE BEEN GETTING SICK AND IT STARTS GETTING EXHUASTING ALL THE WEATHER CHANGE DOESNT HELP ......THEY ALL GOT ALLERGIES AND ONE HAS ASTHMA SO ITS JUST A CONSTANT BATTLE HANG IN THERE MONDAY IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER..SORRY ABOUT YOUR TAPE HOPE YOU CAN REPLACE IT ROMIE WHO SOMETIMES WASNT TO PULL HER HAIR OUT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2000 Report Share Posted March 26, 2000 " wen del rosario-raymundo,m.d. " <wend-@...> wrote: original article:tae-bo_on/?start=15552 > Hello everyone! I know I haven't posted in a loong time, but I'm quite > depressed now since our VHS player ate another tape (Hurricane), so now > it's stuck and I haven't been able to do my Tae-bo Hafta wait till > Monday to get it fixed. > > Plus, my kids still have those horrible recurring bouts of cough and > colds which started more than 2 months ago... > > Sorry, just had to vent... ((((((Wen)))))) I'm so sorry to hear that you are having a rough time right now! Don't apologize for venting here.....that's what we're here for! I hope you get your vcr fixed soon and that your kids start feeling better! It's so tough when they are sick! Thanks for checking in with us....we've missed you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2000 Report Share Posted March 26, 2000 " wen del rosario-raymundo,m.d. " <wend-@...> wrote: original article:tae-bo_on/?start=15552 > Hello everyone! I know I haven't posted in a loong time, but I'm quite > depressed now since our VHS player ate another tape (Hurricane), so now > it's stuck and I haven't been able to do my Tae-bo Hafta wait till > Monday to get it fixed. > > Plus, my kids still have those horrible recurring bouts of cough and > colds which started more than 2 months ago... > > Sorry, just had to vent... ((((((Wen)))))) I'm so sorry to hear that you are having a rough time right now! Don't apologize for venting here.....that's what we're here for! I hope you get your vcr fixed soon and that your kids start feeling better! It's so tough when they are sick! Thanks for checking in with us....we've missed you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2000 Report Share Posted March 26, 2000 Hi , Welcome to the list sorry this is late but I have been busy and now am catching up on all mail. Your girls are so adorable. I have fraternal twins Skye(DS) and who are 6yrs. Easterbrook mum to Kane 11yrs,Sian 8yrs(going onto 21),Skye(DS) and 6yrs. > I would like to introduce my family to all of you. and > Oberdick are the reasons we joined you all. They were born on > December 28, 1999. That night, we were told they have DS. These are > our first children (by the way our names are and Todd), and we > are finding lots of time to enjoy the little ones with everything else > now going on in our lives. > > I have attached pictures of the girls in Valentine's Day outfits. > It's kind of hard to get both of them looking good in one picture!! > has the cleft lip and palate,but we are getting that fixed up on > April 27th. > > We look forward to being part of this virtual community : ). > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > http://DSyndrome.com/Multiples > > Name: Imga0011.jpg > Part 1.2 Type: JPEG Image (image/jpeg) > Encoding: base64 > > Name: Imga0015.jpg > Part 1.3 Type: JPEG Image (image/jpeg) > Encoding: base64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2000 Report Share Posted September 7, 2000 Hi, I live in IL, right across from St. Louis. I have 2 daughters, a 10 year old, Kate, and Karrie, who is 4. Karrie has Down syndrome and just started pre-K this week. She's the only child with special needs in her class. She's fully included at school and at her after school care. Welcome to the list! It's a great place to be!! Sue mom to Kate 10 and Karrie 4 w/ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2000 Report Share Posted December 12, 2000 Hi Barbara!! *hugs* to you! I'm so glad you're enjoying your new job. Please be careful, though, and don't overdo it!! If it hurts, it probably isn't good!! lol What a bummer about your hubby's job. I can't stand people like that, that think that they are superior and can withhold information that affects other people. *growl* Hang in there, babe *hugs* love, p.s. Thank you so much for lighting a candle for my Matty. I know he was looking down that night, seeing all the flames, and knowing that we were remembering him. *hugs* Barbara wrote: Hello everyone! Sorry I haven't been posting lately. I worked my first day Friday & I really enjoyed it. It felt good being back in the field that interests me most. I was having a rough time about 3 hours into the day as my neck & back started burning with pain. I was wondering how I was going to make it, but something pulled me out of the pain (who knows) & I made it the whole 8 hours. I feel so fortunate to get this job even though I wasn't looking for one. My husband's employment is soon to run out. They are starting a going out of business sale this Wednesday.. Who knows when his last day is as his a**hole boss acts like it is a big secret & won't tell his employees anything. Anyways, welcome to the newbies. I hope you enjoy it here as much as I do. Everyone is so loving & supportive, they feel closer than family at times. --My candle is lit for your sweetie. My heart & prayers go out to you & Matty. --Those jokes are crazy! Just like you huh? LOL Hang in there & keep smiling. Hope things are better for you now. Aisha--how are you?? Helen--I hope you are feeling better-Take care of yourself & good luck with your heart cath! I probably won't be posting a whole lot as I have been using & I'm hearing they are having some problems. I have been using my sisters computer to check my mail & to send posts. I want everyone to know that I am thinking about you all & praying for better health. Take care everyone & hang in there! Friends, Barb:o) p.s. Kristy--I'm glad to hear your doctors visit went o.k. Please try not to over do it again to endanger your health. It's not worth it. Take care. I'm thinking of you. "B" The Being Sick Community Visual problems with colors? Click the link below and select the modify link to your right. Then select the **Send Plain Text Email** option. This will stop you receiving emails with colored or enlarged fonts. Members Lounge:- Photo Album, memorial page, members profiles, birthdays, locations, medical resources, counselling via email, and a whole bunch of free things. http://www.elderwyn.com/members Message Archives and Digest Attachment Pictures:- messages/ Chat:- Scheduled Daily Chats at # on IRC DALnet. /chat.htm Sharing our resources:- Add a website URL you have found useful. Personal Complaints or problems:- Please contact a moderator should you require assistance with anything technical or if you are upset by another. The email address for the moderators is <-owneregroups> Subscription Details:- 1) Individual email - means that every email sent to the list you receive. 2) Daily Digest - sends you 25 messages in one single email for you to browse. This is an excellent option if you receive alot of email. 3) Web only/No mail - means that you can pop into eGroups at your convenience and receive no email. To modify your subscription settings please visit mygroups To subscribe or unsubscribe subscribe/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Hold on to what is good, even if it's a handful of earth. Hold on to what you believe, even if it's a tree that stands by itself. Hold on to what you must do even, if it's a long way from here. Hold on to your life, even if it's easier to let go." - Pueblo Prayer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2001 Report Share Posted September 17, 2001 Welcome back Barb! Glad to see you in action again! Ling Hello Everyone! Hello Everyone! Sorry I have been so quiet lately......My hubby & I went to Ocean City last Sunday for 3 days & my car broke down half way home.....had to have it towed the rest of the way....The days we were there were wonderful, except for Tuesday, when the attacks hit.....I just don't know what to say about all of this....I know that I'm numb, depressed, & really scared.....scared about what is in store for our children's future. Haven't been feeling right since all of this....Then to top all of my medical probs. off.....we had to ride in a tow truck for 4.5 hours & now my back is hurting so bad, the muscle spasms are horrendous. Anyways, I just was thinking about all of you & really pray for world peace & health for everyone. (especially my little cyber family). Take care & know that you are in my thoughts & prayers! Love, Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2001 Report Share Posted September 17, 2001 Where is Ocean City? I sure hope you start feeling better and soon. Hang in there hon. Love you lots and lots. Chelle -- In @y..., " Barbara " <molesareus@y...> wrote: > Hello Everyone! Sorry I have been so quiet lately......My hubby & I went to Ocean City last Sunday for 3 days & my car broke down half way home.....had to have it towed the rest of the way....The days we were there were wonderful, except for Tuesday, when the attacks hit.....I just don't know what to say about all of this....I know that I'm numb, depressed, & really scared.....scared about what is in store for our children's future. > > Haven't been feeling right since all of this....Then to top all of my medical probs. off.....we had to ride in a tow truck for 4.5 hours & now my back is hurting so bad, the muscle spasms are horrendous. > > Anyways, I just was thinking about all of you & really pray for world peace & health for everyone. (especially my little cyber family). Take care & know that you are in my thoughts & prayers! > > Love, > > Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2001 Report Share Posted September 26, 2001 Colleen, I've been ok. Just kinda busy and stressing out waiting for supplies to get here so I can finish up my big Fla. order. Shipping seems soooooo slow lately. Finally this afternoon I cranked out the last of the bath fizzies and cut the last of the soaps I had to make for her. I have an appointment Tuesday downtown with a Dayspa. The owner called me up yesterday and said she had seen my stuf at the craftmall and wanted me to make her some EO organic soaps and powders and stuf for her spa. So Tuesday she wants to show me around her place and talk about what kinds of things she wants me to make for her. I went up today and bought some decent looking shoes for the occasion LOL. I've never even been inside a spa but it sounds pretty classy. Im a little nervouse about this. I have to get my act together before then so I dont come off like an idiot. Anybody have any good advise for me??? Thanks Guys! Shaye The Soap Shack www.mysoapshack.com Hello Everyone! I just wanted to check & make sure everyone is okay. Our list has gotten pretty quiet lately. My other lists aren't so silent, so I'm just checking. I know I haven't posted alot lately either. With the terrorism/war situation and trying to get myself into making products for shows, I've been busy & depressed at the same time. I hope everyone is doing well & we can get this list hopping again! Colleen Country Meadow Creations Our members map http://.homestead.com/locations.html Our Message Board http://www.voy.com/21568/ Check out these great Molds!! http://soapwerks.com/martinworld.htm All posts to this list are copyrighted by post author. They may NOT be forwarded, copied, or used in anyway without the permission of the post author with the exception of answering posts to this list. Posts are personal opinions only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2001 Report Share Posted September 26, 2001 Hurray for you! I'm so happy to hear this--you are such a big chicken, this just might be the push you need get out there and sell your stuff! : ) What spa is this? Details girl! ('scuse my obnoxiousness, please---it's only cause I like you so much : ) ) Shaye wrote: > I have an appointment Tuesday downtown with a Dayspa. The owner called me > up yesterday and said she had seen my stuf at the craftmall and wanted me to > make her some EO organic soaps and powders and stuf for her spa. So > Tuesday she wants to show me around her place and talk about what kinds of > things she wants me to make for her. I went up today and bought some decent > looking shoes for the occasion LOL. I've never even been inside a spa but > it sounds pretty classy. Im a little nervouse about this. I have to get my > act together before then so I dont come off like an idiot. Anybody have any > good advise for me??? > > Thanks Guys! > Shaye > The Soap Shack > www.mysoapshack.com -- Ehrhardt Body & Soap ***coming soon*** www.bodyandsoap.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2001 Report Share Posted September 26, 2001 The name is Blue Water and she is on East Ave. I think I'll have to take a trial run before Tues to see if I can find the place. She says its in a big green Vicorian house. Does that sound classy or what! She is wanting to launch her new product lines in December so I have time to get some soaps made for her. Your not Obnoxious!!!! You all ready for your show??? I should take the girls and go see you Saturday. Hubby is going to a Ham fest with is friend somewhere in the southern tier so he wont be around. Shaye Re: Hello Everyone! Hurray for you! I'm so happy to hear this--you are such a big chicken, this just might be the push you need get out there and sell your stuff! : ) What spa is this? Details girl! ('scuse my obnoxiousness, please---it's only cause I like you so much : ) ) Shaye wrote: > I have an appointment Tuesday downtown with a Dayspa. The owner called me > up yesterday and said she had seen my stuf at the craftmall and wanted me to > make her some EO organic soaps and powders and stuf for her spa. So > Tuesday she wants to show me around her place and talk about what kinds of > things she wants me to make for her. I went up today and bought some decent > looking shoes for the occasion LOL. I've never even been inside a spa but > it sounds pretty classy. Im a little nervouse about this. I have to get my > act together before then so I dont come off like an idiot. Anybody have any > good advise for me??? > > Thanks Guys! > Shaye > The Soap Shack > www.mysoapshack.com -- Ehrhardt Body & Soap ***coming soon*** www.bodyandsoap.com Our members map http://.homestead.com/locations.html Our Message Board http://www.voy.com/21568/ Check out these great Molds!! http://soapwerks.com/martinworld.htm All posts to this list are copyrighted by post author. They may NOT be forwarded, copied, or used in anyway without the permission of the post author with the exception of answering posts to this list. Posts are personal opinions only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2001 Report Share Posted September 26, 2001 I have never been ready for a show yet! I won't feel any sense of calm until it's all set up and no way to do more! Yes! come see me, I'd love it. What's a Ham Fest?????? Shaye wrote: > You all ready for your show??? I should take the > girls and go see you Saturday. Hubby is going to a Ham fest -- Ehrhardt Body & Soap ***coming soon*** www.bodyandsoap.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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