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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited February 2014

    Oh I'm so far behind but this thread goes zippy.

    Enerva I feel so bad , I never ever knew that the situation in Ven. was like that. I thought u could come and go to America easily--I am so sorry, I'm sure u feel terrible but I do pray u'r sister gets good care and is well taken care of. (((HUGS)))

    Blessings do u'r Drs. know about all this dizziness, that is extreme. I know we all get dizzy sometimes but not to that extent--did u have some tests?

    Oh and the owls, my stars they look good OK Sas?

    Smaarty can take a shower---yeay it's about time--how do u look,, or are u still covered?

    Chevy u can take a shower right? Ohhh u just do whenever. OK, well I have a system--every other day, cuz I don't go anywhere expecially now with this horrid weather--so that should be enough or I can just roll around in 3 feet of snow--like I could ever get up then. OK I'll be back soon--my phone is on hold hahaha makes them think I'm really busy. 17 seconds is the rule.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2014

    LMG, about the hot chocolate, it wasn't the tablet kind of Mexican hot chocolate, just one with cinnamon, which was the big draw. Tablets of chocolate seem to complicated, it was just something interesting.

    Smaarty, cute little owlettes!

    Chevy, interesting looking scarf! I do the old-fashioned knitted or crocheted ones. Will try to check that out.

    Had my dexa scan earlier. Seems like it's always something. Now, just the big hurdle of colonoscopy (been putting that one off)

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2014

    Hello my little owl beak-ers.  I noticed that I'm 11 pages behind so I just started reading on page 291. 

     CUTE baby owls! Beautiful scarf Chevy.  You rock.

    We got up to 31 degrees today!  Yippee!  At least the sidewalks were no longer icy slip-n-slides.

    Good to see you all. Sorry I can't stay.  I have some research to do, dagnabbit.  I put it off as long as I can.  No more excuses, or  naps, or alcohol. (sigh)

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  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 3,162
    edited February 2014

    Chevy here are a few things i crochet 

    imagefor my nieces baby, i crochet a lot last year has many pictures lol 

    Cammi thanks 

    its ok i know my sister is well taken care off by my other relatives and i will help by guiding her. 

    Chevy i have so much yarn i love knitting too   

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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
    edited February 2014

    Lovely!

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  • Smaarty
    Smaarty Member Posts: 2,951
    edited February 2014

    I'm exposed! Not sure how I feel aBout them. They're the same size as I was with the expanders. He said they won't drop. I think once my side is back to normal then I'll see what I think. The Teri (sp) strips are still on and a little misshapen from the bra. I'll just wait and see. Can't do anything about anyway. 

    Cute baby outfit. 

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited February 2014

    Wow talent again--how pretty

    All u gals have so many interesting hobbies it's got to be so relxing for all of you.

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  • Wren44
    Wren44 Member Posts: 8,585
    edited February 2014

    Enerva, There's a thread 'Stitching the pieces together' that has a lot of women who crochet, sew, knit, and quilt. They'd love to see your work. That is so cute.

    Smaarty, The steri strips stayed on me for a long time. You don't need to worry about washing them off. You'd really have to scrub and that would hurt.

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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
    edited February 2014

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited February 2014

    Good one Teka!

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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
    edited February 2014

    4*F Headphones

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited February 2014

    Teka LOL, tat even sounds like u would say that.

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  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 3,162
    edited February 2014

    Lol i never saw any tread with ladies and their crochet or sewing, well i will look for it i made so many things, i learned the basics from mom and then bout a few magazines and been on Chemo was eating me alive so kept on crocheting lol i can make a hat in about 40 minutes. lol 

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     I sent so many things to my niece baby and she had nothing, when my sister went home i send a suitcase full of things i made for the baby, here she is now 11 months old. she is going to be a year next month on March 12, my BMX was on March 25.

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited February 2014

    How sweet for the baby. You do nice work!! Have you ever thought about selling on etsey? Or making doggy clothes? hint hint

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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
    edited February 2014

    Enerva,

    Click on "Search" in the upper blue box then enter "Stitching the pieces together".

    Niece Baby is a sweetie pie!SillyHeart

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  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 3,162
    edited February 2014

    lol i dis a few for my babies i had two dogs, I always wanted to sell baby crochet but never did, i have so many things i crochet and i bag it and storage for if i know someone having a baby to give as a gift. I would know how much to sell this things for lol Anyway are any of you having a baby? lol Crap that reminds me i ll never be a mom. Ok lets not go there lol Chemo have taken away so much from me. But also i have been thinking if sending gift to ladies here. lol I already sent two hats to a lady and she loved them. :) 

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    Chevy crochet kept me sane wile having Chemo, i do enjoy it. Maybe one day i will have a way to make $ with it i am not sure i have to look in to it, its just a hobby :) 


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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited February 2014

    Enerva-------here's the link to stitches

    http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/84/topic/7...

    Absolutely gorgeous work :)

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  • Miminiemi
    Miminiemi Member Posts: 340
    edited February 2014

    This group of friends has been very busy.  I read so much but cannot remember the names of all of you yet.  I do know Enerva needs luv from everybody tonight, and a birthday celebration commensed with great fun.  Happy birthday to a new friend here.  And God bless the woman who could make a comment for each and every individual person!  I brought a chicken puppet to treatment today.  She has no name because she keeps running across the road before I can name her.  Good sleep to all.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2014

    Enerva, you do amazing work! They're all so pretty!

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  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 3,162
    edited February 2014

    Thanks I have lots more lol i will go over to the other tread now 

    lol let me know if you want me to post more stuff here, i also bake cakes and that is really good lol

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  • FierceBluebird
    FierceBluebird Member Posts: 758
    edited February 2014

    Enerva, you are so talented! Beautiful!

    You may want to volunteer to crochet for knitted knockers. I got a beautiful pair of knockers from them! They are light, and soft and warm, unlike the heavy cold silicone prosthetic I have.  I love them! They are free for anyone who had a mastectomy. Knitted Knockers

    My beloved knockers!

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  • Holeinone
    Holeinone Member Posts: 2,478
    edited February 2014

    Enerva, those pieces are very special, you have patience to do that kinda of work. 

    2ndtimeMaddy, colonoscopy sounds a little disgusting but are really easy 

    Blessings, hope you stop getting the whirlys

    Teka, depressed alien? 

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  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 3,162
    edited February 2014

    Blue that is a great idea, I will look for patters and will look in to it 

    Thanks. 

    Smarty here is one of my cakes for you lol

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  • Blessings2011
    Blessings2011 Member Posts: 4,276
    edited February 2014

    Cami - yeah, the dizziness was extreme. It's crazy scary to not be able to walk without crashing into furniture. But I've been here before, even worse.

    Warning - big long honkin' post!

    About 14 years ago, I had my first spell. It took nearly ten years of exhausting diagnostic tests, and a few misdiagnoses along the way, but I finally narrowed it down to four different vestibular disorders.

    The first ENT said I had "Atypical Meniere's" disease. What rot. That's a garbage diagnosis that means "I have no idea what's wrong with you, so I'll call it Meniere's." (Atypical meant that I did not meet all the criteria for Meniere's.)

    So I pursued with my own research, and with the help of some awesome friends on a Meniere's website, came up with the four disorders I have: 1) Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo /BPPV; 2) Debarkment Syndrome;  3) Visual Oculomotor Processing dysfunction; and 4) Migraine-Associated Vertigo (MAV).

    Then finally, Kaiser got an awesome ENT who had specialized in Meniere's disease and other related disorders. I met with him, and presented my findings. He ordered more diagnostic tests, and validated my research.

    Bottom line: BPPV means the crystals in my inner ear suddenly dislodge and jam themselves into the canals in the labrynth. Certain maneuvers can dislodge them.

    Debarkment syndrome means that once my body is in motion (car, boat, etc.) my brain can't tell when I stop being in motion. That's why I can't go on a cruise.

    Visual oculomotor processing dysfunction means that my brain does not process what my eyes see if I move my head too fast.

    And finally, what I believe brought on last night's episode: Migraine-associated vertigo (MAV). 

    Additionally, some neurologic testing revealed some left-sided vestibular damage, so that when I fall, I always fall to the left. 

    MAV does not always mean vertigo - it can mean an extreme dizziness, imbalance, disequilibrium, and the feeling of walking on mushy sofa cushions. I have no idea of which way the floor is tilting.

    But it could be worse! I have friends who are totally incapacitated by Meniere's disease... and have lost jobs and are housebound by the horrific, unpredictable nature of the disease.

    And - I still have my hearing, although it fluctuates. 

    So for the last few years, I've been in remission from the worst symptoms. It's just that recent events, lack of sleep, and the stress from a dysfunctional family member have all piled up into one giant attack.

    A few days of drugs, relaxation, and letting my brain rest and I should be much better!

    Thanks, everyone, for your concern...

    xoxoxoxo

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  • Blessings2011
    Blessings2011 Member Posts: 4,276
    edited February 2014

    Gosh, yes, Enerva - please do post your beautiful creations over on the Stitching the Pieces Together thread. The ladies will LOVE seeing them!

    2TA - When you get done with your colonoscopy, come take mine for me! I've been putting it off forever. The one I had over ten years ago was fine... isn't that good enough? 

    I'm on my desktop computer... I find it hard to post much on my iPad, since it takes FOREVER to tap out a post. But I stayed up for dinner, and now I think it's time to rest my whirly head. At least now I can walk without crashing into the furniture. 

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  • FierceBluebird
    FierceBluebird Member Posts: 758
    edited February 2014

    Enerva! You need to open a cake bakery, baby shower shop!

    Blessings, so glad you were able to figure out what was going on.

    More snow on the way for us!

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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
    edited February 2014

    Sweet Dreams!!

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  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 3,162
    edited February 2014

    you too

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2014

    Enerva, you are so very talented! I know crocheting keeps my mind off my problems. Your cake is beautiful too!

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  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 3,162
    edited February 2014

    Well that is it, i felt i was going to lose my mind then started baking lol then donated cakes at the poker ladies in my building then started to crochet mom show me the stitches then i went on youtube looking for patterns and went wild lol i was always crocheting until Chemo affected my hands so i put it away, now i am getting stressed out about my sister and my exchange surgery so Chevy suggested i crochet lol to avoid getting depressed and i will start tmw    

    hope i sleep tonight 

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