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Thanks , it's actually been a motivating factor that those things I used to take for granted are becoming harder to do...the basic hygiene, putting my shoes and socks on without having to be a contortionist...etc. I am so glad to be a part of this. Lu <sandra.mygroup@...> wrote: I've been reading this list for a few weeks now and so here I go jumping in with both

feet...finally! Hi Lu, Glad you finally decided to post! I'm about to turn 40, am 317 lb and am at that point in this struggle where I know it's lose weight or lose my life....or at least the quality of life that still has me doing things for myself. That is such a real motivator. I think losing the ability to do basic everyday hygiene and basic living skills is a scary thing for anyone. And as so many has said here just trying to live healthier is a goal for most of us. Come on in with us all and start taking some baby steps of your own. We will do it together. I'm glad to be a part of this group. thanks We need

your support too so its a give and take here. Wecome again! Lu __________________________________________________

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Glad you came out of lurking What kind of plan did you settle on? do you journal? are you tracking your food? do you drink your water? How's exercise? I've never been much of a dieter - once about 15 years ago I lost 50 because my mom started RS and I thought what the heck - I lost more than she did and actually kept it off for a few years. Then I stopped watching and hit an all time high of 330. I got down to 265 in 2003 and by the beginnig of this year was back up to 328ish just under the 330. I'm down to 302.4 today. My water is never a problem, my food is about 70% and I get a greatr big zero in the exercise department. So that's what I need to work on. Welcome! Live, Love, Laugh

Intro

I've been reading this list for a few weeks now and so here I go jumping in with both feet...finally! I'm about to turn 40, am 317 lb and am at that point in this struggle where I know it's lose weight or lose my life....or at least the quality of life that still has me doing things for myself. I've been dieting since the age of fifteen...and that first one I have to say was successful but now I've yo-yoed up to this and it's time to take action. I'm glad to be a part of this group. thanks Lu

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[Guest guest]

Welcome Lu.

NH... Mom to Abby Liz 10/94 Anne 7/99

[Guest guest]

I am 39 and started at 331 at WW officially but

was probably 10 more than that before I went to

WW to join.

Diane

--- ABrite@... wrote:

> Hi Lu and welcome!! I am almost 39 and started

> at 310, you can do this...

> one step at a time!! Glad you decided to join

> us.

>

>

>

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In a message dated 8/30/2006 8:06:14 AM Central Standard Time,

wi_advocate4kids@... writes:

Mimi ~Green Bay, WI~

Hi Mimi

Welcome back, I always wondered where you disappeared to heehee

Sara is 14 now and still a bit sassy but sooooo much fun. We also relocated

last June and in Jan we bought a fixer upper in the country, still close to

the city (malls lol). Ive been working non stop on the house and learning the

area. I miss home basically for its familiarity and family but this area has

soooooooooo much more to offer. Im only 2.5 hours away from Memphis so we go

back often.

Anyway Im glad your back, Im sure you'll hear from Tim ..... he's quieter

now .... maybe its his age lol

Kathy mom to Sara 14 ............. I grew up outside of Milwaukee, miss WI

too

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As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Josh. 24:15

[Guest guest]

hi wyndi, you came to the right place to find great and very friendly people to talk to . you will get lots of support and advice from these great people. sorry for all that you are going through. keep us posted on how everything is and hope to hear from you soon. evelyn Hi my name is Wyndi and I am a full time mom to 4 yr old twins, who were born prematurely and were very ill for the longest time, and are now having to get ready to be tested for

growth problems.Then this weekend my husband was admitted to the hospital and it turns out he has kidney disease and Chron's disease. I am just looking for great friendly people to chat with.Thanks,Wyndi

Stay in the know. Pulse on the new .com. Check it out.

[Guest guest]

Hi Wyndi- nice to meet you. Hope your hubs feels

better and you too. Life with twins must be twice the

fun and double the work!

--- Wyndi <wyndimomoftwins@...> wrote:

> Hi my name is Wyndi and I am a full time mom to 4 yr

> old twins, who

> were born prematurely and were very ill for the

> longest time, and are

> now having to get ready to be tested for growth

> problems.

>

> Then this weekend my husband was admitted to the

> hospital and it turns

> out he has kidney disease and Chron's disease.

>

> I am just looking for great friendly people to chat

> with.

>

> Thanks,

> Wyndi

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Welcome Wyndi,

You will find lots of good friends and support here. I am sick with fibro and various other crap and my 22 yr old daughter has cystic fibrosis. You are in good company.

love,

Orange Co CA

[Guest guest]

Hi Pisa.

I should trade you some kefir grains for some Italian stuff. My

husband's family is from Italy.

Audrey

<snippet>

>

> my name is nna, I live in Pisa, Italy and I started making kefir

> only recently (end of May 2006) but have already experimented a lot

> with it.

>

> Thank you Marilyn for your availability

> nna

> Pisa, Italy

>

[Guest guest]

welcome to the group. this is a great place to be evelyntrulybe1111 <trulybe1111@...> wrote: hi everyone,just wanted to intro myself, i am a young woman living with type 1 diabetes and i am very excited to join a community where i can share with, learn from, and support other ppl with illness and sicknesstake care

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[Guest guest]

Chandra, thanks for the great intro and congratulations for all the progress

from where

you have come. Conventional nursing is as scary as conventional medicine. I

think you are

on a great path. I also encourage OTHER NEW MEMBERS to follow your example with

a

good introduction!

Regarding your child's frustrating food allergies, I'm 100% sure you can

untangle the web

that has caused it, and you can do it with natural methods. Conventional

medicine has

NOTHING GOOD for children like this. Since the cause is so multi-faceted, you

most likely

will need the help of a professional holistic healer though; the GOOD NEWS is

that the TC

area is loaded with some of the best ones in the world.

The holistic doctors that I've known to have the best cure rates for this are

DRS GARY

HULIN and CHRIS FOLEY (see the files for contact info). KATHY DEBOER at A

Chance To

Grow charter school (and a TF member) has had hundreds of food allergy kids

totally

cured, all natural, all holistic, all real cures. Don't mess around, spend the

money, go only

to the best and have a healthy child NOW.

One aspect of cure, and one most worthwhile trying now is PROBIOTICS. When I

worked

for a local producer of probiotics we had an entire file cabinet filled with

testimonials on

food allergy cure (and the subsequent problems that it so often leads to).

Stick with the

top brands, use the CHILD version and dose it up heavily for several months.

Most failures

are from wrong kind, wrong brand, too small a dose, and from qutting too soon.

If you

combine it with a good ENZYME product, and cut all BAD FOODS, your results will

be even

more spectacular.

Will Winter

[Guest guest]

Hi Kathy W.!

We corresponded quite a bit by email a while back, right? I'm

sorry I lost track of you in the past months (years?). Am so glad you

have resurfaced, although I'm very sorry to hear you are having

continuing and worsening problems.

I share your frustration, as I'm still in the pretty much the same

(sinking) boat that I was last time we corresponded. Some things have

improved since I had two hip replacements, but other things are worse

than ever. I haven't had any revision surgery yet, although I plan to

hopefully next year. It will be a crap shoot as to whether it helps

any or many of my pain and other neurological symptoms. Frightening

to say the least.

Although I get the impression from docs I've seen that there are quite

a few people who have been fused to the sacrum (originally with

Harrington Rod instrumentation)for as long as I have, I haven't run

into very many of them on line or otherwise. Maybe two or three that

I can think of. Hope you will let me know if you've found others.

I've wondered if perhaps the key to avoiding problems was to have a

revision to restore sagittal balance earlier, rather than later, but

it sure sounds like it didn't work out that way for you.

Are your docs sure there are no pseudoarthroses now? Dr. Lonstein

sounds like he was very thorough, but maybe it wouldn't hurt to get a

second opinion from another surgeon (unrelated to Dr. Lonstein) who

has done a lot of revisions on people like us with long fusions for

scoliosis.

I've been wondering if I should let my docs do another CT myelogram on

me, since the one they did previously, although using a cervical

puncture, was just of my lumbar area. Was your CT myelogram of your

entire spine?

Like you, I try to manage my symptoms by lying down frequently

throughout the day and use a cane when I have to walk much. Have you

ever tried any muscle relaxers for your pain? That seems to allow me

to sleep better than when I don't use it.

Sorry I don't have great answers for you, but am really glad to have

heard from you again,

loriann

>

> Hi! My name is Kathy W., and here's my intro. I was diagnosed with

> idiopathic scoliosis at age 13, in 1967. I had a Harrington rod and

> fusion from T10 to S1, plaster cast and bed confinement for six

> months, then brace for 3 more. One year later I was diagnosed with

> hyperplastic renal arteries (resulting in severe hypertension) and

> had surgeries for that (both renal arteries are prosthetic -

> Dacron). They had to be redone at age 20. Fast forward to age 28 -

> increasing pain, leaning, that worsened as the day went on - you all

> know the drill. My local orthopod sent me to Dr. Lonstein at

> Twin Cities Spine Center. He told me about revision surgery. I had

> two pseudoarthoses and loss of lumbar lordosis. So in 1983 I had a

> two step surgery - multiple osteotomies, two weeks of halo traction,

> and posterior refusion and reinstrumentation. I was fused from T3

> to the sacrum. The original reinstrumentation failed in two months,

> and I was re-reinstrumented. I got good correction (I can't

> remember the numbers, and can't find my records), considering I had

> a severe curve (90 degrees). I gained almost three inches in height

> and was so straight!!I now have two compression rods (one on each

> side of spine) and a heavy Luque rod. Almost no lingering pain (some

> muscle tiredness when overdid), very active lifestyle. Fast forward

> twenty more years. Very gradual onset of numbness, saddle area,

> feet. Increasing to burning, nerve pain, and increasing area

> affected. Some bowel/bladder issues. Also gradual onset of

> weakness of right leg. This sent me back to Dr. Lonstein in 2002. I

> also perceived increasing deformity again.

>

> Sorry this is so long. To sum up, I had scoliosis series X-rays, C-

> T myelogram (cervical puncture). Basically said couldn't find

> anything correlating to my symptoms. I did find this group about

> that time, and although I didn't post much, I was helped by the

> group's knowledge and a few individuals, too (Hi Loriann). In 2003,

> I had continuing/worsening symptoms and saw neurosurgeon at U of

> Michigan (Dr. MacGillicuddy). Another C-T myelogram, EMG, cervical

> MRI. Again, conclusion was " nothing significant noted to cause my

> symptoms. " Referred me to physical medicine doc who prescribed cane

> and 3/4 " lift in left shoe to compensate for tilting pelvis. I have

> suffered ever since with increasing pain, leaning, fatigue, B/B

> symptoms, neuropathy L5/S1, increasing weakness and muscle atrophy

> right leg. I am currently on Neurontin 3200-4800mg/day and

> Temazepam for sleep. It's not really working now. I have to lie

> down several times a day, go to sleep with pain, wake up with pain.

> My family doc said probably next step would be narcotics. I'm

> scared, frustrated, mad, depressed. I'm 52, and am tired of dealing

> with this. I have been reading posts for awhile and am impressed by

> all your knowledge, as well as compassion and understanding.

>

> If you're still with me, I'll just ask one main question now, with

> perhaps more to follow. I think I was in on the first generation of

> Harrington rod subjects, as well as revisions. Is there some of you

> out there in the same boat as me, that is, having difficulty years

> after what was a very successful revision? Why can't they fined

> anything " wrong " with me?

>

> Thank you so much. I am grateful for this forum where I can connect

> with others and have a dialogue with people who know what the heck

> I'm taking about (I can't tell you how many people suggest I see a

> chiropractor!). Kathy W.

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Starhawk,

Welcome! I am so happy to have you join us. I am supposedly some small part Cherokee but you couldn't tell it . My name is , I'm 46, and I have several illnesses. I have fibromyalgia, asthma, chronic sinusitis, possible cystic fibrosis, gerd, IBS, high bp, high cholesterol, low thyroid, overweight, sleep apnea(sleep w/c-flex), insomnia, and anxiety and depression among some others. I am having sinus surgery next Monday the 23rd. Oh yeah I am diabetic, that is new. I have a relatively healthy husband , just overweight and high bp and cholesterol, and healthy son Nick age 24, college grad and pharmacy tech, who is applying to pharm schools again this fall. I also have a daughter age 22 w/cystic fibrosis who is sick right now but has clinic tomorrow, praying she only needs oral antibiotics and not an admit. She is in school studying to be a mechanical engineer. Also a adorable mutt named Lucy.

I have a prayer request, please pray for my sister-in-law Morey, she has cancer in her brain. In June 2005 she was dxed w/ cancer in her brain, bones and lungs--she never smoked. She was given 2-4 months to live. She is a fighter and did chemo and radiation plus lots of prayer. She was beating the cancer and is a spokesperson for the LiveStrong Foundation, flying all over the country speaking at their events. In July she returned to Houston for a check-up (she now lives here in Orange Co Ca with her husband Craig) and a miracle! the cancer in her brain and lungs was gone and the tumors in her spine in remission!! She was taken off chemo. However, a couple of weeks ago she again returned to Houston @ MD Andersen Cancer Center and found her brain tumors had returned. She is very positive and only asks for prayer. She sent me an email pep talk this morning! she is so incredible and is not feeling sorry for herself at all. Craig flew out to be with her.

So Starhawk, please pray for me, , my daughter, and my sil, . Please send special energy to .

Thanks so much and I will be praying for you too.

love,

Orange Co CA

[Guest guest]

Hi Starhawk,

Welcome to the group... I'm Helen, 55, from NW Ohio... We have others on here with the same ailments that you are suffering with... When they are up to it, I'm sure they will be up and talking with ya... Its great that you try and stay up and positive ) Write when your up to it...

((( Welcoming Hugs )))Helen

My Ailments:1-F.M.S.--Fibromyalgia 2-C.F.S.--Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 3-S.L.E.--Systematic Lupus Erthematosis 4-M.V.P.--Mitral Valve Prolapse 5-Hyperthyroidism/Graves Disease 6-Hyatal Hernia 7-Acid Reflux--(Gerd) 8-Migrains 9-Poly Neuropathy 10-Osteoporosis 11-Osteoarthritis 12-Hypertension 13-Degenerative Arthritis in head,neck, shoulders, spinal column, arms 14-R.L.S.--Restless Leg Syndrome 15-Hypoglycemia 16-I.B.S.--Irritable Bowel Syndrome 17-Arrthymia's--P.B.Cs--P.A.Cs--Ventricular Tachycardia-One other I don't remember the name of 18-Emphysema19-M.P.S.--Myofacial Pain Syndrome20-Polymyalgia21-T.M.J.--Temporomandibular Joint Disorder22-Corneal Leukoma23-Chronic Sinusitis24-Idiopathic Edema25-PSVT--Paroxysmal-Supraventricular Tachycardia WHAT HAS HAPPENED: Blind in Left Eye--eye accident-age 3 Rheumatic Fever--almost died-age 17 Pericarditis--almost died-age 17Light Stroke-age 27Goiter Bad/Graves Disease--almost died-age 28Full Hysterectomy-age 40 Gall Bladder out Diseased--almost died-age 48 Anemic twice real bad

Hello, my name is Starhawk, yes, that's right, I'm ee and very proud of my heritage. I have been reading the list much of today to get a "feel" for the group and I hope I'll fit in here as I think I will. To give you a very brief rundown of my medical problems...epilepsy (grand mal), MS which just came out of remission and is causing some new problems, Fibro, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, Reynaud's to list but a few. I still try to remain as active in life as my days will allow and I won't let things get me down most of the time, but like everyone, there are days...

I will place anyone who asks for prayers into my prayer basket. There's no way I can list all the names for each prayer so I have a basket with all the names in it. I also light candles for those who need prayers. I do energy work as a part of my Spiritual beliefs so I will also be sending energy to any who ask for that.

I'm a 55 year old mother of 2 grown kids and I have 2 beautiful grandchildren. I live in the Denver metro area and love the mountains and the weather here. I was a military wife (after my own military service in the Air Force) for 25 years so I've lived all over this great nation. Anything else you'd like to know about me, just ask. I hope to get to know all of you over time.

Hugs and Blessings,

Starhawk

"When life's problems seem overwhelming, look around and see what other people are coping with. You may consider yourself fortunate."

[Guest guest]

Your intro was perfect.

Welcome.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeldegskb@...

Intro

Hi,Just a short intro about myself and familyI'm Susie Redfern and my son, Nick, 12 1/2, hasautism. He's in the PACE program at Granger MiddleSchool. He likes the computer (the videos on theNoggin website are among his favorites), and satisfieshis sensory needs with frequent demands of "tickle,tickle". I operate a home-based business that providesschool and child care information for the Chicago areaand for cities across the U.S. (currently New York,LA, Houston, Las Vegas & working on the San FranciscoBay Area) and online with a websitewww.metroprofiles.com). I'm a member and pastpresident of the Indian Prairie Special Needs PTA. Iwork for Sodexho at Middle School, but am offfor the rest of this semester due to the extensivedamage from the water main break there in lateSeptember. I have an older son, now 22 (nodisabilities) who graduated from WIU with a ComputerScience & French degree (double major). He is lookingfor work in his field and currently is an online Mathtutor with Tutor.com. My husband works at Argonne inthe Chemistry Department.That's about it. Hope this intro wasn't too wordy.Susie Redfern__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Thank you

Intro

Hi,Just a short intro about myself and familyI'm Susie Redfern and my son, Nick, 12 1/2, hasautism. He's in the PACE program at Granger MiddleSchool. He likes the computer (the videos on theNoggin website are among his favorites), and satisfieshis sensory needs with frequent demands of "tickle,tickle". I operate a home-based business that providesschool and child care information for the Chicago areaand for cities across the U.S. (currently New York,LA, Houston, Las Vegas & working on the San FranciscoBay Area) and online with a websitewww.metroprofiles.com). I'm a member and pastpresident of the Indian Prairie Special Needs PTA. Iwork for Sodexho at Middle School, but am offfor the rest of this semester due to the extensivedamage from the water main break there in lateSeptember. I have an older son, now 22 (nodisabilities) who graduated from WIU with a ComputerScience & French degree (double major). He is lookingfor work in his field and currently is an online Mathtutor with Tutor.com. My husband works at Argonne inthe Chemistry Department.That's about it. Hope this intro wasn't too wordy.Susie Redfern__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

The body has it's own built in protection. Better than anything you can get in a

hospital or drug store.

It works all the time and for all diseases. The fact we have been brainwashed by

medical advertising, we find that hard to believe; so we are always looking for

something to " take " . There is nothing to take. The only thing the body requires

is nourishment, in order to do it's job. Since the medical industry can't make

any money selling nourishment, they sell drugs, chemicals and operations.

Bob C

Intro

Hi. My name is Kim and I am a sahm of 2 girls ages, 2 yrs. and 6

months. We vaccinated our 2 year old, almost following the schedule

to a T. When she was almost through, I came across some info. on

vaccines and started reading books and other things on other sites.

When I became pregnant with my other daughter I couldn't decide what

to do, if we would vaccinate her or not. But so far she has not had

any shots. My husband wants to vaccinate and I cannot do it. Our

peditrician suggested that we give her Hib and prevnar. But we

haven't yet. I actually like going to our doctor because I can just

say no to vaccines and they don't try to argue and make me feel

guilty. I would like to learn more about vaccines, how to protect

her from the diseases that vaccines are supposed to and how to

reverse any damage we may have done to our 2 year old. I breastfeed

the 6 month old. I breastfed the 2 year old until a year and started

weening her. My 2 year old hasn't been on any antibiotics or had any

ear infections. She has had colds and temperatures, but they don't

last very long.

I know people in my family think I am putting my baby at risk,

probably including my husband. But I just want to know the truth

about vaccines.

[Guest guest]

Hi Kim

it's great to have you here.

This is the perfect place for learning more about the dangers of

vaccinations. I have learned a huge amount in a very short time.

Read all you can on Sheri's website and on other websites, and it will

help you deal with any fear and empower you.

Ingrid

>

> Hi. My name is Kim and I am a sahm of 2 girls ages, 2 yrs. and 6

> months. We vaccinated our 2 year old, almost following the schedule

> to a T. When she was almost through, I came across some info. on

> vaccines and started reading books and other things on other sites.

> When I became pregnant with my other daughter I couldn't decide what

> to do, if we would vaccinate her or not. But so far she has not had

> any shots. My husband wants to vaccinate and I cannot do it. Our

> peditrician suggested that we give her Hib and prevnar. But we

> haven't yet. I actually like going to our doctor because I can just

> say no to vaccines and they don't try to argue and make me feel

> guilty. I would like to learn more about vaccines, how to protect

> her from the diseases that vaccines are supposed to and how to

> reverse any damage we may have done to our 2 year old. I breastfeed

> the 6 month old. I breastfed the 2 year old until a year and started

> weening her. My 2 year old hasn't been on any antibiotics or had any

> ear infections. She has had colds and temperatures, but they don't

> last very long.

>

> I know people in my family think I am putting my baby at risk,

> probably including my husband. But I just want to know the truth

> about vaccines.

>

[Guest guest]

At 06:25 AM 12/18/2006, flguardgirl wrote:

>Hello. I just joined and wanted to briefly introduce myself. I'm a 37

>y.o. legal assistant from Florida with 2 kids. I recently discovered

>the art of perfume making and want to learn all I can about it. I look

>forward to getting to know you all! Have a great day

Hi Lysa

Welcome to the group and feel free to ask questions..check out the

message archives and Files, etc., you may find a lot of answers

there, or they may prompt new questions.

Anya McCoy

Anya's Garden of Natural Perfume http://anyasgarden.com

Artisan Natural Perfumers Guild http://artisannaturalperfumers.org

Natural Perfumers Community Group

/

[Guest guest]

--- Sora Nalani <sora_nalani@...> wrote:

> Hello,

>

> My interest in natural perfumes was sparked when a

> friend of mine

> suggested we make our own personalized blends, which

> sounded

> delightful to me. One of my favorite scents is

> ylang ylang and I

> think that I would like to start with that and blend

> in just 2 others

> to start with. At the local aromatherapy shop, I

> had smelled this

> linden blossom absolute, which I thought was

> intriguing but wondered

> about its authenticity...in searching for

> information on that, I found

> this group and I am so happy that I did!

>

> I am hoping to get some tips on blending so that my

> first experience

> will be a good one! So far I ylang ylang and

> palmarosa seem to be the

> ones I am leaning towards...but I would love to hear

> any advice!

>

> I have always been interested in natural products,

> those without

> synthetic scent, without harmful chemicals. I try

> to apply that

> principle to everything I buy, as much as is

> possible...from cleaning,

> to natural dyeing, to personal beauty.

>

> Sora

>

>

>

Hi Sora,

Welcome! There has been some lively discussion

recently about linden absolute. There are a lot of

fakes out there so be careful! You can look in the

archives of this group and find those posts for lots

of info on the subject. There are also lots of

blending tips there and don't be afraid to ask

questions. Questions often spark great discussions.

If no one answers right away, just ask again because

sometimes the questions slip through. Also, check out

the files and links for all kinds of good information.

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[Guest guest]

Welcome Crystal!

I am from GA too and recently moved from the Augusta area to Hamilton, a

small town near Columbus. My ped in Augusta was ok with me not vaxing but

haven't

found one here yet.

What part of GA are you from?

Beth

[Guest guest]

Hello and welcome to you Crystal!

We have a lot in common; I had my DD, now (3) in the hospital with

much stress and worry and she was vaccinated b/c of my ignorance at

the time.

My DS (just turned 1) was born at home, I labored in the birthing

pool, and gave birth on a stool b/c I was ready and didn't have time

to get back in the water! I also had a midwife and an apprentice as

well as a doula. It was the most satisfying and rewarding thing I

have ever done! He will NOT be vaxed; I only wish I had known

better with my DD; she also is very energetic and a non-stop talker!

But both are healthy and very happy so I can't complain!

Connie

in ton, SC

-- In Vaccinations , " Crystal Merrell "

<davidmerrell@...> wrote:

>

> Hello, my name is Crystal. My husband and I have 2 daughters -

one

> 6 yr old and one 6 month old. My first was born in a hospital

with

> a CNM - natural, yet some things were done " routinely " (eye drops,

> vit. K, episotomy). Although we did the Bradley Method natural

> childbirth classes and I learned alot about birth, I still had a

lot

> to learn. We vaccinated and did exactly as we were told to do. I

> studied the books that told me when my child should be doing what.

> ugh. I am proud of the fact that I breastfed longer than typical -

> my daughter was a toddler. My first hasn't had any reactions that

I

> can name - although she is very hyper and talks so much. She

almost

> seems she can't stop herself. But my view could be biased by the

> fact that I was quite the opposite as a child and don't have

> experience with many children.

> My second was born at home with homebirth midwife and apprentice -

a

> waterbirth! It was amazing - I am still on a high. I did the

> research this time around and elected not to do certain things at

> the birth and after, including my recent decision not to

vaccinate.

> I am interested in this list as a result of my homebirth and the

> community that exists around that. There are plenty of women out

> there that are thinking for themselves and chosing what they feel

> is the best for their family, even if it is not in the norm. I

> don't have that kind of network in the small Georgia town I live

in,

> and hope to gain from and give to the other thinking women in this

> group.

> - Crystal

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Beth, 60 miles north of Atlanta in Jasper. I have a family doc

that will see me but is at odds with not vac. I have only seen them

once since I told them I was thinking of not - and we just didn't talk

about it. I am looking but not actively. I keep thinking of looking

for a D.O. (although I don't know much about the difference in dr

types yet - but I am pretty sure DO's tend to be more natural in

approach, correct me if I am wrong)

- Crystal

>

> Welcome Crystal!

> I am from GA too and recently moved from the Augusta area to

Hamilton, a

> small town near Columbus. My ped in Augusta was ok with me not

vaxing but haven't

> found one here yet.

> What part of GA are you from?

>

> Beth

>

>

>

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Wecome, Anny! Please review any workouts you do - it will help us become better consumers (plus we just want to know how you're doing!) Hugs

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Gerard & Leonie Westenberg wrote:

> I joined this list awhile back - I think Carolyn posted omethin about it

> in a check in we were on at VF?

hi anny!! it is nice to see you here! welcome to the group.

congratulations on your weight loss!!

taebo amped looks really interesting! let us know if you get it.

please post often!

:*carolyn.