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  • nasharayne
    nasharayne Member Posts: 139
    edited January 2011

    My princess has arrived!!!

    Kennedy Simone 1/20/2011 @ 12:23 pm, 7lbs 15 oz, 19 3/4 inches long.  I will post pics on facebook soon!

  • bethr
    bethr Member Posts: 259
    edited January 2011

    Tanasha!   That's fantastic news!  Thanks for letting us know.

     What a pretty name! 

    I hope you and baby are doing well.  Can't wait to see pics!

    Much love coming your way!

    Beth

  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited January 2011

    Tanasha,

    What great news..All of us princesses are so happy at the arrival of your princess.

    Cute name...

    What a difference two years make!

    Having a child is definitely one of the greatest gifts one can get. You deserve it.

    Hugs,

    Francine

  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited January 2011

    Tanasha...Congratulations on tHe safe and healthy arrival of Kennedy, beautiful name. I am so happy for you and yes indeed...what a difference a couple of years make. Best wishes. I'll be looking forward to seeing pics of your beautiful princess.

    Hugs

    Beth

  • MichelleinSJ
    MichelleinSJ Member Posts: 133
    edited January 2011

    Thank you all for your thoughts.  I'm trying to feel better, but I think I'm going to need some therapy.  I've never had depression before, but I've suffered from anxiety for about 10 years.  I was on Zoloft for a few years, and now I'm on Effexor.  The doctor doubled my dose of Effexor about 3 months ago, and now this.

    TANASHA!  So excited for you!  I can't wait to see pictures of Kennedy, I love her name :)  Your good news makes it a good day.

    Michelle

  • PattiB
    PattiB Member Posts: 421
    edited January 2011

    Congratulations Tanasha!!!

    Michelle:  Hang in there.

  • sakura73
    sakura73 Member Posts: 467
    edited January 2011

    Tanasha congratulations, and what a sweet name! Hope both of you are doing well.

     Michelle I could have written your post too. You expressed the feeling really well.  I hope the act of expressing it here and elsewhere is helping. I saw a counsellor on and off in the latter part of last year and it helped. So I think your therapy idea is a really good one.

    All I have been following this thread and always glad to read all of your news. I send my love to you all.

  • Alyad
    Alyad Member Posts: 817
    edited January 2011

    Tanasha- Congratulations! Can't wait to see pics!

    Nice to see you Sakura- I've been dealing with depression too- I went back on  Wellbutrin and I have seen a counselor a few times. Congrats on 2 years tomorrow!

  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited January 2011

    Hi,

    Glad to hear from you Rachel..Hope all is well with you.

    Just realized that I have over a 1000 postings. Has it been that long..

    Hugs,

    Francine

  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited January 2011

    Hello everyone. Hope you are all enjoying your weekend. Anxiously awaiting baby pics.

    Nice to see you Rachel. Have you had any of the severe flooding that we've seen reports on?

    Francine: a thousand posts....wow I guess it has been that along. Thank you for all of your valuable contributions here.

    Hugs

    Beth P

  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited January 2011

    Hi Ladies,

    Another shot of snow today. It has been quite some winter here in the NYC area .

    I see so many of us saw Tanasha's baby Kennedy on Facebook. What a sweetheart.

    It is just so wonderful that we are now celebrating a new life after all we have shared together..

    Hugs,

    Francine

  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited January 2011

    Love your new picture Francine. You look terrific.Smile

    Yes indeed it is wonderful that we are celebrating a new life. She is adorable.

    We have shared a lot together and everyone's input and support has been tremendous.

    I see that BC.Org is having a fundraiser in NYC in February (bowling) . Will you be participating?

    We are leaving for Mexico (Mayan Riviera) on Sunday for one week...can't wait.We are a group of 10 so it will be a week full of laughs for sure.  We will be flying back home on SuperBowl Sunday so I will be wearing my Steelers jersey on the return flight.

    Francine...any new travel plans? A winter getaway?

    The weather here has been great since last Thursday. The snow is melting...and believe me...there is a lot of it. It is supposed to be 7c ( 44 F) tomorrow. Beautiful sunshine. It's a welcome relief because we have had a crazy cold winter so far.  

    Hugs,

    Beth 

  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited January 2011

    Hi ,

    Beth- glad you like my new avatar. It  was taken New Years Eve. I cut my DH out of the photo.

    I checked out that Bowling thing. It appears to be a corporate event. It seems to observe it costs 250 dollars. Not the run of the mill fundraiser.

    Yes we are going on a cruise Febraury 12 for a week out of NYC. WE stop at Orlando ( Port Canaveral ) and we will meet up with a lady I met on this board ( another topic) two years ago. We met once before..

    Beth your getaway sounds like a lot of fun with all those people. I remember you went last year also.

    Your weather sounds great. Can you send it here. Been real cold and snowy.

    Yes good news is always welcomed . Once again.. great news Tanasha..

    Hugs,

    Francine

  • Alyad
    Alyad Member Posts: 817
    edited January 2011

    Francine- your hair looks so cute! I am still letting mine grow before getting another hair cut. If I don't pull it back, its all in my face and annoying, but in a few months I will have a legimate ponytail!

    Congrats Tanasha and Kennedy! she's so cute!

  • jdeking
    jdeking Member Posts: 408
    edited January 2011

    Congrats Tanasha on the birth of Kennedy! That is so wonderful, you must be over the moon.

     Big hugs Michelle, Rachel, and Dayla, and anyone else who may be experiencing depression. Therapy is wonderful, and I am sure it would work wonders for you.

     Francine and BethP - have wonderful vacations!

     Hello to everyone else, I am still lurking and reading... I just don't have much going on. Which is not a bad thing!

  • ChrisC433
    ChrisC433 Member Posts: 553
    edited January 2011

    Congratulations Tanansha...the pic on facebook is sooooo cute.  It is such a  breath of fresh air to see a new soul amongst all of us!  Less than 2 years ago we didn't know our fates and now...a new beginning!

    I hope everyone enjoys your getaways...nothing like a trip to clear the head!

    Francine...love your hair...your pic looks awesome!

     Michelle...hang in there.  Try to find something,however small it may be, that brings you joy.  Try to spend more and more time enjoying THAT time.  Sometimes making connections to a "happy thought" can spread that "happy thought" further!  Make any sense???  I love watching my boys play sports.  So, when I am not having a good day I remember an event they were in and it brings a smile to my face...sometimes I can forget what was making me feel so awful to begin with.  You have been blessed with a lot of gifts but sometimes they are hard to see through the forest.  Know that people love and care for you...

    Take care...

    PS Go STEELERS!!!

  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited January 2011

    Hi Chris

    Nice to see you and you always have such thoughtful posts.

    Yes.....Go Steelers!

  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited January 2011

    Another big storm in NYC..It's getting very tiresome.

    BethP...Have wonderful time in Mexico...You deserve it.

    Okay ..go Steelers ..

    Tanasha..hope all is going well.I know you just love being a mother..

    Chris..nice to hear from you...

    Hugs,

    Francine

    Hugs,

    Francine

  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited January 2011

    Thanks Francine for the well wishes on my trip....and of course an extra big thanks for coming to the dark side...cheering for the Steelers...you rock!
    Big huge hugs
    Beth p
    !

  • bethr
    bethr Member Posts: 259
    edited January 2011

    Hi all,

    Just wanted to pop in and say hello.  Not much to report here. 

    Chris, Rachel..   So nice to hear from you both. 

    Beth - I hope you have (or are having) a wonderful trip to Mexico.  I've never been there but have always wanted to go.

    The snow here is starting to melt but they say we may get more later this week.  It's so pretty.  It was an absolute mess on Wednesday, but now it looks great...

    All - I hope you're all well and as usual my best to you all. 

    Go Steelers (but only because the Eagles aren't in it...)

    Beth

  • nasharayne
    nasharayne Member Posts: 139
    edited January 2011

    Thanks for all the well wishes ladies!  I've been trying to breast feed.  Having only one breast that knows we just had a baby sucks but, some milk is better than none.

    Francine I agree with the others. that's a very cute avatar pic.

  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited January 2011

    Hi,

    Tanasha...I am sure Kennedy is doing well with your one and only. There's always formula if Kennedy is hungry. Thks for the nice comment about my avatar..

    There is a great topic on Moving Beyond Cancer..way down on the board ..Called Bonfire of the Goddesses..Here one can burn whatever..A lot of fun..

    HUgs,

    Francine

  • ChrisC433
    ChrisC433 Member Posts: 553
    edited January 2011

    Hang in there...breastfeeding isn't easy with 2 good ones when you first start.  It will get easier and your breast will be a pumping machine because it will have to produce new milk every time she eats!  It's amazing how our bodies meet the demands!!

    I am going to be a first time Grammy in August!!  I am so excited.  God continues to send blessings and remind me of what a wonderful world this can be!

    Mexico...love it!  I think I will join you (mentally) for just a wee bit!!

    Take care all....

     Wow....I need a new pic!!

  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited February 2011

    Hi ladies,

    Chris ..a grandchild..how wonderful. I do believe it is the greatest pleasure one can have ..

    Tanasha.. Hope your breast is meeting up to it's demands.  You are so great to be breastfeeding. WE are all so proud of our new mother..

    Snow again in the NY area..Eighth storm this year..

    Hugs,

    Francine

  • PattiB
    PattiB Member Posts: 421
    edited February 2011

    Congratulations Chris on the upcoming birth of your 1st grandchild.

  • ChrisC433
    ChrisC433 Member Posts: 553
    edited February 2011

    Trying to post a pic we just got today!  Can't figure out how I did it before :((

  • ChrisC433
    ChrisC433 Member Posts: 553
    edited February 2011

    Here is the first pic of my grandbaby!!

    I am 2 years out from the day they told me I had this awful disease.  I couldn't see me living long enough to see a grandchild and now....I am sure this is the first of many!!

  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited February 2011

    Chris,

    What a great photo!  So cute!

    Yes I am sure this will be the first of many...

    My how time flies..

    You sound so happy and so well.You deserve this joy..

    Will this be the elusive girl?

    Hugs,

    Francine

  • ChrisC433
    ChrisC433 Member Posts: 553
    edited February 2011

    Francine...sooner or later there has to be a girl in this family!!

  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited February 2011

    Chris,

    Met a woman at my dermatoligists office the other day. She began to talk to me and told me..I don't know why..that her father in law was one of 14 children...13 men and 1 woman. Can you believe that. LOL.

    I hope you will get your little girl..

    Is your son going to ask what it will be before..

    Hugs,

    Francine

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