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Title: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: minismom on August 20, 2009, 10:47:05 pm: This is from a shirt I made for Mim. She wore it when she went to Boston. I have nothing else to add here, but wanted to start the new thread.

Night!
Mum
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: #1 mom on August 21, 2009, 12:38:06 am: Hi everyone! Thank you for the compliments on Lucas. I'd probably break my neck if I tried the pole LOL.

Mum - Tell min one of the cadets in my husbands flight jointed CAP because she wanted to fly. She's now a commercial pilot.
Good Luck with the floor, and try not to kill hubby ;). At least he knows how to use tools unlike mine ::).
I hope all goes well with Min's tests and with youngest's CT.

Betty - I'm glad you're moving into your new place. I hope all works out with your daughter and family.

Snow - Wow. Thanks for sharing your pics and sorry I couldn't reply before this. Breaking Lucas from his nap has left me with even less time for the computer LOL.
The LIU is still a public school. Here in PA kids that need more help than can be given in the regular classrooms can go to the Lincoln I ntermediateUnit. Because of Lucas' problems he qualified to go to the LIU free preschool. I'm just not sure how many need that help, then go to a regular kindergarten ???.
I know I don't have to worry that anyone will think he's antisocial. It's more likely that I'll get a call because he's hugging all the girls ::) :P.

Well, I'm fadding in front of the computer so before I lose my post again I better go. My apologies to everyone I missed.

All my best,
Amy
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: MOONLIGHT1114 on August 21, 2009, 06:10:31 am: Hi GFs~

TGIF!

Mum~ I feel for you with the flooring. Ice and I took weeks to do the tile in our small bathroom. It measures about 3 x 5. We could only get to my house 1 day every other weekend, we had to use a wet saw, it was just moving incredibly slow. He wanted to do everything himself to save money.

When it came to painting the entire inside of the house a few months back, I put my foot down and insisted we get his friend, a painter, to do it. I've recently convinced Ice to let us buy the new washing machine from Sears or Home Depot so we can have it delivered. I am paying for convenience now. My TH is 45 minutes from where we live so it was always a pain to schlep back over there.

Glad to hear Min has gained some weight. Keep us posted.

Hello to #1 Mom of the fireman kid extroidinaire, lol. My neck hurts thinking about going down a pole, these days! :D

Well, I've made it to August 21st and I feel pretty good. I hope the day is uneventful. I only have to work until 230pm today, and the kids are going back to their mother's early on Sunday. I have no problem with that. I need my down time and Cheech needs to be able to roam around the house. Oh Queen, we're you able to see my PM? LMAO

~ Cindy
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: minismom on August 21, 2009, 07:42:50 am: Mom, Hubby hasn't got a clue how to use tools..lol. It took us an entire day just to prep the floor and get the chalk lines down. Our bedroom is teeny 10x10 and all the walls measured the same to within 1/16 of an inch. So why did it HAVE to measured 200 times and take an hour to do it before snapping that stupid chalk line that we really didnt' need? Because Hubby decided to do it that way. >:( I finally walked out of the room and told him to call when he needed help. And, of course, the 27 videos we watched (no exaggeration) said that the nails needed to be APPROXIMATELY 4 - 6 inches apart. So, before Hubby nails them down, he measures and marks every 5 inches. When we get ready to do the rest of the house, I'm paying someone else to do it. It's cheaper than putting me in therapy and Hubby on meds ;)

We still have to paint the hallway, the livingroom, and the girls' room. I don't mind painting. I kick everyone out and lock myself in. Get it done in a day. I pick the colors, too. If they don't like it they can sleep outside! ;)

Kids are awake and I need to get them fed and dressed. Pray for me - I'm taking them all to Wal-mart by myself. On second thought, scratch that. Pray for everyone who'll be in Wal-mart with us. After that, back to the floor. I want it done by tomorrow.

Betty, good luck with the moving. I know you're excited. How much more room will you have in the new place? I hate packing, too, but I love moving and the feeling of starting over.

Make it a good Friday ladies!
Mum
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: BT65 on August 21, 2009, 08:10:08 am: Morning all,

Snow, I hope you had fun playing football with your son. I've also heard about tomato juice taking skunk smell out of things.

Holly, I personally cannot take Sustiva because of the side effects. They got a bit too overwhelming. I've had anxiety issues since I was a teenager, and Sustiva just increased those tenfold. And I can't stay home all day and night just so I can take a medication when there are others (medications) that work just as well that I can take.

Mary, that trip with your sister sounds fun. I've never been to New York. About a year ago, my brother and his girlfriend went. He was invited to read some of his poetry at a club there. They stayed in a hotel in Times Square and just loved it. They went to see Phantom of the Opera.

Cin, I'm glad you got one of the promised checks. I'm sure you'll get the others, those places just usually run pretty slow. I remember all those balance issues you were having. And oh, today's high is only predicted to be in the lower 70's. I just love this kind of weather!

Mum, isn't it funny how a lot of men think they're the ones who need to do everything about every project, because they believe that they and only they are the ones who can do it right? When in reality, it would probably take us 1/2 the time and the job would be done just as well. I'm glad that Mim has gained 5 lbs. And good luck with the CT scan. The apartment I'm moving into has a bedroom. The one I'm in now doesn't. It's an efficiency. So, there is more room there, and the living room is quite a bit bigger.

Amy, I think it's cute about Lucas hugging the girls. Hopefully they'll hug back. I remember when I was in kindergarten, a boy tried to kiss me, and I gave him a black eye (no shit).

I'm taking today off. I have way too much to do. I have to do laundry, take a timesheet out to Goodwill (as long as someone's there to give me my timesheet), call a ton of people and places, and try to get the rest of the things packed. I wasn't able to do squat yesterday because of everything else I had to do. I'm trying not to get overwhelmed. Usually when that happens, I break things down into little manageable parts, you know, one project at a time. Tomorrow my friend who's helping me move will be here at 9:00 a.m. Hopefully it won't take us all day. I'll probably be manically up all night until everything is put away. Sunday I have to clean this place. Tomorrow the cable company is supposed to be at the new apartment between 4-7. They're going to hook up the phone, and the t.v. (do you believe they're charging $40 for that?). They're going to leave instructions for hooking up the internet. The lady at the cable company said it's real easy. I'm thinking, yeah, right. Just let me try it, and I'll be sure to screw something up. I'm not techy at all. My stomach has been so extremely nervous these past few days, it's not funny. Oh well, it'll all be over, someday (hee).

My daughter is alright. She and the father are back together, of course (for now). I'm thinking something's probably really going to happen one of these times they're drinking, that's going to hurt someone (not the baby) beyond repair. I just pray and hope things don't go that far.

As for the job, the guy withdrawing off the Methadone stayed. There was a guy admitted, who the previous day had o.d.'d on 90 Klonopin when he was drunk. He was in a psychiatric hospital, but they released him to us. He didn't have the ability to pay while he was in the hospital, which is why I'm sure they released him. It used to be that people who would attempt suicide would be automatically put on 72-hour watch in psychiatric hospitals. But today, it's all about the money. Sad. Anyway, you all have a good one. Oh and mum, thanks for starting the new thread.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: vivyt on August 21, 2009, 09:28:38 am: Hey everyone! I have been soooo busy this week! I am trying to get my room ready for school next week and I feel like I am at a stand still. I had to move rooms this summer and my new room is like half the size of my old one and MUCH less storage. I hate it! I hope I get everything done today. I really feel like I don't know what I am doing but I keep telling myself the kid won't know! LOL!

Holly- You're in California? Where abouts? I live in Orange County.

Betty- Good luck with the move. Yuck! What a pain. I hope everything works out with your daughter.

Cindy- The kids weren't so bad were they?

Mum- You make me laugh!

If I didn't get everyone else I'm sorry.....can't go back to the old thread :) I'm off to work in the room. Talk to you all later!

Andrea
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: MOONLIGHT1114 on August 21, 2009, 02:41:54 pm: Hi GFs~

Its raining here in Maryland, but I welcome the drop in temp. Our boss dismissed the entire office at 1pm today because it was beautiful outside. It started pouring ten minutes later, lol.

Mum~ Ice likes to do things and not have me chime in on what needs to be done. So, now I've learned to read the instruction manual for how to assemble things, etc., since he NEVER looks at them. There have been a few times where I have been standing there and offer up info from the instructions, which of course, solves whatever problem we were having, lol.

BT~ If you need help hooking up the internet, its no biggie, esp if they give you instructions. You'll prob have a modem which looks like the old portable CD players. All you do is run the cable line and the power line, sometimes a phone line, and you're good. You can prob do it in ten minutes. :D

OMG its almost time to decorate the Hello Kitty cake. :o

I am going to go play PS3 with the girls since Ice went to the store. He waits until the last minute for everything and gives me a stomach ache.

~ Cindy
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: Queen Tokelove on August 21, 2009, 02:52:07 pm: Ugh, it has been hot and humid here. It did rain or thunderstorm the other night. More rain is suppose to come but not until Sunday or Monday. It won't start cooling off til Tuesday, the day I leave, go figure. I had to go out to Best Buy which is only about 2 or 3 blocks away from the house. By the time I got there I was pouring down in sweat. I couldn't wait to get back under the ac. Then I watched Horton Hears A Who...Hey, nothing else is on.

Hey Cindy, that was a funny video you sent me. I'll probably get on the PS3 later. Lately, I have just been watching movies on mine. I have been collecting more Resident Evil games. Can't wait to play The Sims on it. I was thinking of getting the castaway one but hears it is harder.

Have been reading posts but hadn't been saying much because I had a low grade fever the past few days. I believe I know what caused it but I am feeling a biut better today. Papi is out at the gym so I get a lil quiet time... ;D

Enjoy the weekend...... :-*
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: Snowangel on August 21, 2009, 07:38:40 pm: Mum- Great thread title! I meant to tell you that when I was younger my uncle made me a shirt and when I out grew it, my Mom cut off the sleeves, stuffed and sewed the sleeves, neck and bottom closed and made me a pillow. Mim might enjoy doing that with the shirt you made her. ;D Let us know if you get any dumb comments at Walmart.

Moon & BT- We have been throwing the ball back and forth since last season. The coaches gave him actual plays with X's and O's, arrows, and other gibberish that makes no sense to me. I begged off this time cuz I was too hot :P

#1- Don't worry, you have a small child ;D I am glad Lucas just hugs, one of mine has a nipple fetish. He used to pronounce them mintballs.

I am so glad it is raining. Everyone have a good night!
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: BT65 on August 22, 2009, 06:43:50 am: Morning all,

Andrea, did the room situation get straightened out?

Cin, you don't know me. I'm not techy at all. There is a modem is has now, which I'll be taking with me. But, if there's a way to screw it up, I'll do it (not purposely of course). My brother's girlfriend used to work on the Geek Squad though, so I guess if I run into problems, I can call her.

Queen, I hope you're feeling better.

Snow, Mintballs, that's funny.

Yesterday I got quite a bit of stuff done. I got money out of the bank to do laundry, went and got my time sheet and took it out to Goodwill, did laundry, went to Wal-Mart, then came home for lunch. Then spent the rest of the late afternoon moving stuff. It's just the big stuff, a few odds and ends, and stuff in the frig that's left. My friend who's helping me move today came over, and he helped a lot. So, maybe it won't take all day (at least for the move). Comcast (the cable company) has not called to confirm the appointment this evening, so I have to call them this morning later to make sure they're coming. I don't know if I could survive 3 or 4 days without phone, t.v. and internet. Well, I suppose I could, but it wouldn't be pleasant. So anyway, that's what's going on with me today. Moving, moving, moving and unpacking. I believe a friend of mine is supposed to come over this evening. Then tomorrow I'm going to clean this place. You all have a good one, and I'll be back on whenever I get the internet hooked up. ;)
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: minismom on August 22, 2009, 08:13:47 am: The floor WILL be finished today! YEAH!! We worked until about 7:30 last night, then we ran out of nails. Hubby had to go into town (25 miles away) to get more. He also got more 1x4s for the trim around the door and closet. As soon as the kids eat, we're hittin' the floor. I can finally see the end.

Hubby's trip was a total waste of time. The film for the camera they use to make IDs didn't come in and the professor he had to talk to about getting in to his last class doesn't keep office hours on Friday. Now he'll have to Monday and try to get it all straightened out.

Before we took off on our seperate ways, we went to Shoney's for breakfast. We ended up with the most RUDE waitress I've ever seen. She sat us where the a/c was leaking onto the floor. I asked to sit somewhere else and she said, "It's not dripping on you, what are you worried about." I gave her my "oh, you did NOT" look and told her we're sitting in a puddle. What happens if we slip and fall. Her answer? "Be careful". Hubby put a firm hand on my leg to keep me in my chair ;D

Then, she took our drink orders. She kept repeating it back WRONG. I corrected her 4 times and she insisted on repeating it wrong. She slammed her pad on the table and said, "Look, whatever, OK. I know what I'm talking about!" Hubby then firmly placed 1 hand on my leg and the other on my shoulder - I was coming out of my chair. When she was gone, we just looked at each other. I made a comment about wanting to see the manager because this lady was rude and mean.

She must have overheard, because a few minutes later, she came by and said that she was giving us coupons for the kids to eat free on our next visit. Without missing a beat, our middle son (with autism) says, with the lady standing there, "See, mom, I told you she's nice. You said she was mean and rude." I wanted to snatch him by his hair and lock him in the car. I couldn't even look at the lady. I figured, there goes my freebies.

Fast forward to the end. She screwed up our check and refused to fix it. I stood up and demanded to see the manager. (Hubby had taken the kids to the car - he figured things were going to get ugly). The lady snatched the check out of my hand and said she'd fix it herself. Before she left she asked the forbidden question, "Are all those kids your's?" Then, over came the hostess and asked the same stinkin' thing! The lady handed me back my slip and told me where to write in the tip. I told her I'd take care of it and she could feel free to go about her business. She kept standing there lording over me and pointing to the tip line. I took the whole check and walked to the bathroom. On the bottom of the slip I wrote "Kristina's tip for the day: MIND YOUR OWN DAMN BUSINESS!" I put it back in the book thingy and handed it to her on my way out the door. And, yes, I got my coupons. ;D

Walmart was a bit less dramatic - thank goodness.

Betty, good luck with the move. Sounds like you've got it all under control.

Queen, have a safe trip home, hun. We're getting a break in the temperature today, but supposed to rain. Humidity is awful, too.

Cindy, you'll have to post a picture of the cake you made. I watched "Cake Boss" on TLC. His cakes are amazing. Of course, they probably cost a small fortune, too.

Snow, I made each of the kids shirt pillows one year for Christmas. I used iron-on letters to put their names on the back. I was tired of them arguing over pillows and using my good ones to wallow on the floor.

You ladies have a great Saturday.

Mum
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: missy on August 22, 2009, 05:31:56 pm: Hey Gf’s Just popping in. I have been out running errands in between the rain. Cindy, I agree it is nice that the temp has dropped some. Hope you are having fun decorating the hello kitty cat cake, send us a picture.

Mum, I was happy to hear min is gaining weight even if it is one pound. I hope the floor is finished and all works out for hubby at school. Mum you go girl and stand your ground, I would have spoken my thoughts at the restaurant too. I liked the tip! :o

BT I hope the moving is going well, It sounds like you will be happy in the bigger place.

Queen, I hope you are feeling better. Take care of yourself.

Andrea good luck with school and I hope you get settle in. My sister lives in OC all my family lives in CA except me, I live in MD.

Sorry if I missed anyone, have a great evening. Mary
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: minismom on August 22, 2009, 10:41:55 pm: The floor is now officially FINISHED!!!! Now we just have to do all the floor boards and moldings around the door and closet. Everything is stained, we just have to install it tomorrow after church then I can get my bed out of the livingroom and back where it belongs. I can hardly move, I'm so stinkin' sore. Not sure if I can take Advil and Singulair at the same time. Gonna have to decide which is more important - breathing or moving ;)

Love to you all and sweet dreams!
Mum
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: #1 mom on August 23, 2009, 05:54:39 am: Hi everyone! I have a few minutes, so am checking in from work.

Betty - I hope the moved went smooth :).
So far Lucas hasn't been decked for his hugs, the girls either stand still in shock :o or gush about how cute he is and hug him back ::).

Mum - I'm glad you and Hubby survived doing the floor ;).
I can't believe your waitress :o. I don't think I could have kept my cool. Your tip was the best 8)!

Snow - Funny you should mention that. Lucas likes "BOOBIES" ::). He's been known to look down or even reach into women's shirts :-[:o :-[. My husband is no help >:(. He says enjoy it now, when you get a little older they'll smack you for trying that ::).

I just got Lucas this Play doh sponge bob toy (reminds me of Mr. Potato head). He decides he wants me to try and make the other charactors out of Play doh. I have 0 artistic ability but I try. He looks at Sandy and wants to know where her boobies are, then tells me I need to add them. When I told him he needed to make any changes himself, he does. Sandy ended up with boobies almost as big as the rest of her combined ::) :o ::). Hopefully he doesn't pull any of that at school ;).

Queen - I hope you feel better soon.

Moon - I hope you post pictures of the cake ;D. Best wishes for a cool celebration 8)!

Well, time to get back to work :P.

Amy
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: BT65 on August 23, 2009, 07:09:35 am: Hey all,

Mum, you did good at Shoney's. I probably would have cussed her out when she refused to move me from the air conditioner mess. Great tip! Now we can mark that as tme #2 we've seen you actually cuss. ;D Congrats on finishing the floor.

Amy, I can't believe your husband said that about the boobs. I probably would have smacked him.

Well, I think I was done by 9:00 last night and I started at 8:30 yesterday morning, taking breaks for lunch and supper. Trust me, I'm still extremely achey, especially my knees and lower back (I also have osteoporosis). The t.v. was the heaviest. It's a widescreen, but not a flat screen, and the back of it is extremely heavy. Between moving that, the bed, and shelves, and then putting everything away, hanging pictures, arranging things, and mopping the floor twice, I was pretty tired last night. But, the cable is hooked up (obviously, or I wouldn't be typing this), and I don't have to do putting away today. What I do have to do is go back and throw everything out that's got to be thrown out that was left, and clean the old apartment. Compared to what I just did in a couple days, that sounds really doable. I told one of my friends if I ever said I'm moving again, to just hit me in the head.

So, that's about it for now. You all have a good Sunday.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: MOONLIGHT1114 on August 23, 2009, 08:38:34 am: Hi GFs~

Quick post this morning.

BT~ Glad you got the internet hooked up, I knew you would! :D

Mum~ Sounds like that dumbass waitress is a miserable person. I would've demanded seeing the manager in the very beginning bec of you having all of the kids and there being water on the floor. Secondly, I would've told her that I left a cash tip on the table and let her go fish for it, lol. I wouldn't leave anything on the table, of course. As for the question about all of the kids being yours? I would have tried to think up some smart remark. She sounds as dumb as a box of rocks, which is why she is so miserable and does a poor job anyway. As for Hubby? Tell him to stop grabbing your damn leg and let you take care of business, lol! :o

Snow~ I am giggling over "mintballs." OMG

Queen~ Why did you have a fever? Are your ears OK? You said you knew what it was from?

I will try to get a pic of the cake. The party was a big success and we took tons of videos, some which almost had me peeing in my pants. The girls were well behaved, it was the teenager and her friend who were more problematic. They kept taking youngests' crayons from the party favors and also dropped pizza on the floor. Hell-O? I guess they're at that awkward stage? LOL

Gotta talk to Ice about getting these kids out of here promptly at 1pm (YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!) and back to their mother. Next, we'll have to go to my TH and move some boxes and a desk back home. There's still a lot to do and only 2 or 3 days to do it in without taking a day off work. Yikes!

~ Cindy
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: vivyt on August 23, 2009, 10:54:43 am: Good Morning!

Mum- I can't believe that waitress! I think you handled yourself well. What a rude you know what! Now that your floor is done are there any other projects? ;)

Betty- I hate moving. I'm glad your cable and everything works. I would be lost without my computer and TV. How is your daughter?

Amy- That's kind of funny about Lucas making the boobs so big. :)

Missy- How do you like Maryland? My mom moved to Texas and she sure does miss Southern California.

I am getting my hair done today. I have to do something with it before school starts and my hair girl said she would come in on a Sunday to do it...YAY! My room is more together. I just have to "fine tune" it. Monday we have a staff meeting and then time to work and Tuesday the PTA is giving us a luncheon ;D. A mother of a a student from last year called and wanted to know if I wanted a special dessert because her son remembered that I don't like cream cheese and she was going to make a cheesecake so she is going to make something else for me. Isn't that sweet? :)

That's about all. Have a good day!!
Andrea :)
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: HollyStar on August 23, 2009, 02:47:36 pm: Hi everyone,

Vivyt, if you google the emerald triangle, you will get an idea of where I am, lol.

Mum, I would have been so pissed. I would have left. I'd be afraid to piss anyone off who handles my food but I do like how you handled the situation. And thank goodness the floor is finished, yay!

Betty, it sounds like you could do with a nice bath with some epsom salt for the achey body. Congrats on the move.

Queen, I hope you are feeling better. I have the Sims Castaway. It's fun but upgrading the sims skills takes quite a while. I got irrated with it so I got the cheat codes, lol. Sims on the PC is much better in my opinion but with all the expansions it takes a lot of storage.

Me and my bf are going to town today to get more fencing. We only need about 50 feet or so but the rolls of the fence only come in 150 feet or more, so I guess we'll have some extra. The fence should keep the deer and cats out of the garden but it won't do any good for the turkeys. There was a bunch of them out in the garden this morning and the babies looked so scruffy. My little Lab likes to chase them away, it's really cute. She tried to pursue them a little farther but didn't see the wire fence right in front of her and went right into it, lol.

Well, you all have a good day.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: netta on August 23, 2009, 08:29:49 pm: HI GF'S I have been sick with some type of bug for the last five days, feeling better now, have3 a bad cold, felt like the flu but no fever, something going around, and i still have a cough.
Any how hope all is well.
Mum - I would have cursed the waitress out, glad you finished your floors.
Queen- hope you feel better
Betty- glad you are all moved and settled, get some rest, I know the feeling !!!

Well every one else a big ((((hug)))) from me cause i can't remember everyones post right now.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: MOONLIGHT1114 on August 23, 2009, 08:33:28 pm: Netta~

I hope you feel better, sounds like you're doing better. Hugs to you, too, GF! :-*

Tonight is my last night taking Sustiva and Truvada as two seperate pills. Tomorrow night I start Atripla!

OK, so I'm trying to get excited about it, lol. :P

~ Cindy
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: minismom on August 24, 2009, 07:28:06 am: Betty, congrats on the move and kudoes for getting everything arranged so quickly. We've been here 8 1/2 yrs and there's still boxes I haven't unpacked. If I haven't needed them by now, it's probably a sign that I should get rid of whatever's inside them.

Cindy, YEAH! You survived the kids! When does your renter move in? I know you'll be glad when everything is settled.

Netta, good to hear from you, hun. Glad you're doing better and keeping busy.

Holly, the only way we've found to keep the vermin out of our garden is to bury a 5ft rabbit fence, then construct a 15ft deer fence. We've never had turkeys in our garden, but we get lots of groundhogs that we recycle as hawk food ;)

Our floors are done and our bedroom is 80% put back together. I still have a few things to put back this morning, but we got to sleep in our room last night. Today I've got to get this house in some kind of order. It's a disaster with laundry piled ceiling high in the bathroom and dust bunnies have taken up perminant residence on every flat surface. I know what I'll be doing all day. Every part of me aches - even my butt cheeks are sore.

Today is Hubby's 1st day of school. He's got to meet with a professor to see about getting into one more class. He's also got to get his parking permit and school ID.

Hope all of you had a wonderful weekend.

Mum
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: BT65 on August 24, 2009, 07:48:12 am: Morning all,

Cin, I feel you about moving those damn boxes. I absolutely hate moving, and told a friend of mine if I ever say I want to move again, to please promptly hit me in the head. Good luck starting the Atripla. If you're doing alright on your current regimen, I'm sure you'll do fine. On the way home from the store yesterday, I heard the song "Iron Man" on the radio, and thought about you. I guess just because we like the same kind of music.

Andrea, how'd your hair turn out?

Holly, I don't know a thing about gardens, but good luck. You have wild turkeys? Do you ever kill one and eat it? (probably a stupid question)

Netta, I hope you're feeling better, please take care of yourself.

Mum, I can so relate to the aching. I still ache, but not as bad as yesterday. Tell hubby I said good luck.

My old apartment is cleaned. The landlord's going to have to paint (especially 'cause I used to smoke in there) and recarpet, but I was there for four years, so I guess that's to be expected. My kitty is coming out now and exploring. She stayed under the bed almost all of Saturday. I had gotten an e-mail from Iams about how moving can traumatize a cat, and I believe it. If I would have moved into a big house, I can't imagine what she (kitty) would feel like. She'd probably still be under the bed.

I'm hoping in the next couple days the school I hope to get into will have my financial aid done. Of course, since what I want to beyond a bachelor's, I can't get pell grants. But, whatever, it's something I want to do. I'm hoping I don't run into problems getting loans from whatever place the school uses, because I have terrible credit (with the bankruptcy). If I can't get loans from them, maybe I can try one of the places that I already have loans through. I guess that's it for now. You all have a good day.
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Post by: vivyt on August 24, 2009, 08:45:10 am: Good morning!

Holly- So of course I googled. So you live in the mecca for marijuana? LOL!

Netta- I hope you get better soon! You seem to be having a difficult time. Rest, rest, rest!

Mum- How often does your husband go to school? Hopefully it is not everyday. Glad the floor is finished. I am sure there are muscles that ache that you didn't even know existed...lol!

Betty- Is this new apartment bigger than your old one? It's a pain moving but it is fun to be in a new place. My hair turned out good. Just a trim and a color. I couldn't go the exact color I wanted because I had put a darker color on it and the other one wouldn't take. My hair girl worked it out and I am happy :)

Today is my first "official" day back at school. The kids don't come till Wednesday but we have a staff meeting to go over stuff. What fun...not. I'll meet with my new first grade team and finish getting ready. I got up early today and I realized that I should started getting up early a week ago...ugh!

Have a good day!

Andrea :)
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: HollyStar on August 24, 2009, 03:57:04 pm: Hi ladies,

Betty, my bf used to feed the wild turkeys with cracked corn in the drive way. It was pretty cool. He was able to get really close to them. They can be a problem though. We have a few grape vines and I think they like to eat them. So, he doesn't feed them anymore. My bf did kill one a few years ago but I didn't eat any of it. I just have a hard time eating something that I just saw alive the day before. Plus, the woman who cooked the bird, skinned it! You do not skin a turkey, lol.

I can't imagine when we move. We have nine cats that are all outdoor kitties! What a nightmare that would be. If I lived closer, a house warming party would be in order.

Andrea, yep, I live in the green mecca, lol. It really is a beautiful area though. And good luck with school!

Mum, we don't have the 15 foot high fence but so far the fence has kept the deer out. We don't have ground hogs but we do have gophers, moles and voles. The dogs will dig them up some times. It's kinda gross, or the cats will leave parts laying around. Fun stuff, lol.

Netta, I hope you are feeling better.

Moon, I'm sure you will do fine on the Atripla, since you are practically already taking it. It's always a little scarey though. I just took my first dose of Truvada and Lexiva last night. So far so good, yay!

Well, we got up early today. Yesterday evening, our generator wouldn't start. We live off the grid, so no power polls. So, we got a new battery and bf fixed it, woohoo! So, if can get around to it, we'll be doing some garden work and maybe painting part of the living room. It's been half painted for a few months now, so it's about time!

I hope you all have a good day. :-*
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: missy on August 24, 2009, 09:40:43 pm: Hey Gf’s, Just popping in. I have been really busy. I ran into some girl friends and we went to dinner down on the water. Got a contract on the house yesterday, it was a little less than I wanted but I figured the way the market is I better take it. It is contingent on them selling their house, so I put a 72 hour kickout clause in so I could sell it to someone else if a better offer comers along.

Glad to hear everyone is doing well. Mum it sounds like you are motivating everyone to work in their houses….paint, move, clean. Hope we don’t get as sore as you. Goodluck to hubby in school…more so good luck to you.

Wow Andrea it sounds like you are really remote if you run on a generator and sell electric back to the grid. The only time I have seen areas like that was back in the day when I lived in the desert.

Cindy, let us know how the Atripla goes for you, hope all works well.

Talk to you all later. Mary
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: BT65 on August 25, 2009, 07:43:45 am: Hey ladies,

Andrea, I'm glad you liked your hair. Yeah, when I had my hair dyed darker, it's become harder for blonde to stay on it, but it does eventually. I guess the only thing you could do would be to strip the color out of your hair, then put a light color on it. But if you're happy, that's what counts.

Holly, I don't know anything about cooking animals, unless they come packaged in the meat department. You run off a generator, aye? Wow, that's pretty remote. I have to be around people, even if I don't know them. Otherwise I feel too isolated.

Mary, I hope that person who wants to buy your house ends up really buying it. That would probably be a great relief.

Last night at the treatment center, I got hit on for the first time. Every time I was in the office alone, this one guy kept coming in and trying to run one on me (you all know what I mean). I finally told him, that I worked for the treatment center, and not now nor ever would I cross the line and go out with him. I told him I have principles today. I remember when I was 16, the therapist I was seeing had sex with me, and I didn't trust therapists for quite awhile after that. Charges were never brought, because I didn't tell anyone. However, when I started seeing the therapist I have now, he insisted on knowing the ex-therapist's name. The thing is, there are about 3 or 4 therapists around here that have the same name. Oh well.

My landlord said the carpet was normal wear and tear. I told him about the red nailpolish on it, and he went back and looked at it. He came back, and asked me how long I had been there, and I told him almost 4 years, so he said "we'll just call it normal wear and tear." That's a relief. He had told me before I moved in here that if there was any unusual damage, that I would have to pay for it. But, he's a pretty nice guy, which is why I haven't moved from his property. I was so nervous before he got here (about telling him). I've developed an extremely nervous stomach recently. When something "iffy" or possibly stressful might happen, my stomach starts hurting, and feeling really strange. I guess that's about it. You all have a good one.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: vivyt on August 25, 2009, 08:16:51 am: Good morning!

Betty- That's good about the carpet. It sounds like your landlord is reasonable. How long are you going to be volunteering at the place you are at? Guys can be so persistant. Sometimes they just don't get the message LOL!

Missy- I think you are confusing me for Holly. I DEFINITELY would not make it out in the country. ;D

Holly- My aunt used to have a turkey farm. She would kill and cook those things no problem. I wouldn't be able to do it since I have a tendency to treat animals like they are people. Go figure...

Today is the last day to get things ready for the kids. I am nervous/excited. I still can't believe that I only have 18 kids! A far cry from the 30+ I am used to.

Talk to you later!

Andrea :)
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: minismom on August 25, 2009, 02:03:51 pm: I called the lab today to ask about picking up a specimen cup for Mim's stool sample. The lady told me that I could collect it in anything with a snap-top lid like an old butter tub or a tupperware bowl. She said it didn't matter how big it was, they could scrape off what they needed. :PYEWW! She also said with explosive diarrhea, a bigger container would be easier. The only thing I have is a 5 gallon icecream tub. Now, if Mim can't hit that, I give up. The worst part is that we have to keep it in the fridge until tomorrow. :P :P DOUBLE YEWWWW!!

Hubby called and he made it through his first class. Found out that the University has a contract with Microsoft and gave Hubby an access code to download all the latest versions of Microsoft (7, I think) from now until the end of the semester. I assume this is a "big" thing..lol...Hubby was excited. Must be a nerd thing. 8)

Gotta go finish the laundry and take a shower. Mim's powdered eggwhites came in so the kids and I are gonna take a ride later to pick it up. Then I'm ready to call it a week.

Make it a good one, ladies!
Mum
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Post by: #1 mom on August 26, 2009, 02:37:36 am: Hi everyone!
Lucas got to meet the bus driver that will be taking him to the school. It's actually a special van with built in 5 point harness seats. Lucas was given time to explore the van. He didn't want to get out, he was ready to go ;). He will have a long ride, He gets picked up at 1130 for a 1230 start.
Today was also open house at the school. I was disappointed the physical therapist was not there. I did get to meet the speech and occupational therapists as well as the teachers assistants. Lucas will be in a class of 5 counting him. I was surprised there will be two teachers as sisstance in the class :o. Lucas had a great time and didn't want to leave ;D. I had to remind him that he will be coming back soon ;).

Vivyt - You're teaching 1st this year? Do you have any TAs? I hope you had a good first day :).

Betty - I did slap my hubby, but he just laughed and said it was true ::). I'm glad your landlord is nice and isn't going to try to stick you for damages. I hope you enjoy the new space :).

Mum - Congratulations to you and hubby for surviving the first day of classes :).

Missy - Good luck with the sale :).

My best to everyone :-*.

Amy
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Post by: BT65 on August 26, 2009, 07:11:09 am: Morning all,

Andrea, I hope the first day goes great. I'll be waiting to hear how you like teacing a different grade. Of course, I suppose you won't really know yet.

Mom, I take it the powdered egg whites are for the weight? They just don't sound very good. I hope Mim can tolerate them.

Amy, I think that's great about Lucas being excited about school. Kids always are when they're little, then when they get older, they think of everything they can to get out of school. I know I did.

I think today is a sad day, with Senator Kennedy's death. He was such a great champion of causes, i.e. civil rights, Americans w/ Disabilities Act, CHIP (a health insurance for poor children), Martin Luther King Jr. Day etc. Obama said Kennedy was the greatest senator of all times. I don't care what people say about the Kennedys, they were great politicians, and helped a lot of people.

I'm going into the treatment center today. I really am not liking it there. I don't have much contact with the clients, and there's hardly anything to do. I can't write in the charts, since I'm not an actual employee of the treatment center, which is mainly what people in detox do, so I usually just sit behind the desk, or once in awhile do laundry. I e-mailed the lady that had me placed there about it, and she said she left a message for the lady who's in charge of the volunteers there to see if there's something else I can do which would involve more contact with people. That's one of the reasons I really liked the last place I was at-I had direct contact with people who needed help, got to talk to them, and try to help find solutions to their problems. Anyway, maybe things will improve. If not, I'm outa there. That's about it for now. You all have a good day.
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Post by: MOONLIGHT1114 on August 26, 2009, 07:14:30 pm: Hi GFs~

I still gotta post that cake picture, lol, sorry. :P

A lot has happened, esp at work. We have a weekly staff meeting and every week my dept brings up the same gripes about another dept. We are kind and professional, while still bringing the point to the table. I requested the same help from this other dept AGAIN this week for the umpteenth time, and the VP proceeded to say he didn't care if things didn't go the way my dept wanted them to, as long as they got done in 30 days, i.e. paying invoices, I am in accounting.

So, my requests were shot down in a room of 16 people, I pissed off the VP and the entire time I persevered. I was so damn nervous, almost felt like I was wasting the VPs time, but no one had ever helped our dept. Here's the kicker....................

Not 15 minutes later the frikkin CEO of the company pops his head into the meeting and talks about some changes. He reiterates that PAPERWORK must be done in a timely fashion and everyone is responsible for their properties solely.

I tried like hell and kept a strait face, trying not to look smug or make a smart comment. The CEO basically repeated the very same request that I had asked of the entire room!!!! (Insert Michael jackson jingle here ----> "Who's BAD?") The room was dead-silent, no one whined, complained or made excuses for not getting their paperwork done, like they had with me prior. The place was kinda like this:

::crickets::

I left the meeting and sitting at my desk I thought my manager should know what went down. Screw the paperwork issue, what pissed me off was the NON-supportive environment and the VP thinking he can dog me in front of most of the company. I wished my mgr had been in there, but I filled her in on the details. Turns out my mgr, my co-worker, the dumbass VP and the CFO all called a meeting with me Monday afternoon. VP was PISSED. I also asked why he didn't include the ACCOUNTING DEPT in on the collections meetings last month? He raised his voice at me. I was in a good mood and just smiled and was polite. I told my mgr later that I wasn't able to tell VP how I really felt bec I would've torn him a new asshole, dingleberries and all, and that wouldn't be right.

My mgr later went to the CEO and the OWNER of the company after that second little meeting to further complain about VP! She also told VP that he wasn't doing his job and taking care of his part of the company and how they interact with my dept. O---M--G!

Today my mgr called our dept in to let us know the saga is still continuing and that VP feels like Eyore from Pooh but still maintains he is RIGHT. My mgr said GAME ON and basically we aren't paying any invoices that don't have proper paperwork. I am so proud of myself for going to my manager, bec I really DO work for a great company. The fact that I go to these meetings that aren't mandatory and ask for cooperation from everyone, only to get shot down?.... Its a crock.

I love being right. So many people have said I have raised the bar since I've been there and I am a much stronger person, with a really exemplary work ethic. If you can't paddle get out da pool yo, lol!

OK, thanks for letting me spill my high point of the week! Next week my renter moves in on Tuesday. Ice is at Ravens Stadium in Baltimore right now at some special event with the team. He is on the SIDELINES and sent a pic! I am a Redskins fan, but I am happy that he is on his team's field tonight!

I've taken Atripla the past two nights and haven't even woken up to pee for the first time in years, lol. I think it might be bec Cheech is barricaded downstairs so he doesn't wake us. He walks the perimeter and checks the rooms in the middle of the night, lol.

Queen texted me from the train last night around 6pm and was on her way back "home."

More soon~

~ Cindy
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: netta on August 26, 2009, 08:52:03 pm: Hi Gfs, thanks for the well wishes, I am feeling better. Nothing new to report, except we that are on disability will NOT be getting a raise this year !!!
Wishing everyone well, will check in tomorrow. Oh I am reading some good books lately. Still have no libido, after all those meds, I am back to square one. the meds are too exspensive anyway,so I am back on premarin, My dh is hanging in there but i don't know for how long, He has threaten to leave me when he gets mad, and see other women, says I don't show enough love towards him. The funny thing is he is right, but I am not use to being married, after being by myself for the last few years, and its taking its tol on me, plus he doesn't understand That I take zoloff for depression and it makes you loose your sex drive. Oh well enjoying being a couch potatoe! :)
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: HollyStar on August 26, 2009, 10:47:45 pm: Hi ladies,

Betty, I live just under thirty minutes from town. We go in almost everyday and you get used to the drive. The power polls stop about one mile or less from where we are but it is way too expensive to pay them to put in more polls. So, that's why we have a generator. Also, good luck with work. I hope they can find something that is more up your alley.

Cindy, you are on a roll! Good job and I'm sure everything will work out but the VP sounds like a prick.

Andrea, I couldn't raise animals for meat, even though I eat it, lol. I don't want to meet the animal that is going to be in my sandwich, lol. The way the world is going though, maybe someday I'll have to!

Netta, I hope everything works out for you. Sounds like you need a (((((((((((HUG))))))))))))

My bf and I had a ton of stuff to do today. Yesterday, we started cleaning out our storage/laundry/tool room/catch all for everything that has nowhere else to go room. I donated about $200-$300 worth of stuff to the senior center thrift store today that came from all the cleaning out. Bf had a dentist appointment, we picked up a prescription, picked up a few free carpet remnants, and whatever else we did today and I'm exhausted. I just hope we can stay home for a while but doubtful. Anyway, you all have a good night.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: vivyt on August 26, 2009, 10:58:10 pm: Hey everyone!

Cindy- Sounds like things are going well with you! Good for you. I've been on Atripla for 2 years and have no complaints

Betty- Where will you go to next?

My first day went very well. The kids are so cute! I think I might be happy at this grade level! I did have one parent yell at me though after school. It was complete chaos with all the parents picking up the kids and one little girl didn't follow us out and the mom was looking for her. She right away starts saying that I lost her daughter and how terrible I was. She said it was my responsibility to make sure she was ok...so on and so on. She found the little girl and I asked the girl, "Where were you?" The mother didn't let her answer and kept saying I gave her a panic attack and that I should know better. Please...get a grip lady. She really ruined my whole day. Anyways....I am sooooo tired I can't hardly keep my eyes open. I am going to take a shower and then go to bed. Have good night everyone.

Andrea :)
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: BT65 on August 27, 2009, 06:40:18 am: Hey all,

Cin, good for you.

Netta, I would definitely tell my husband to be a little more understanding. You can't help the way you're feeling. I hope everything works out.

Holly, I hope your bf's doing alright with the teeth thing. He's the one who's a recovering addict, right? Watch out if you had to get pain pills. That's one of the things that set off my last relapse. And they're what always sent me 2nd ex back out. Just a word of caution. I mean, he'll probably do fine, just sayin'. You've got to protect yourself.

Andrea, that mother sounds like a crazy. I'm glad you like your class.

Just to be clear, it's wasn't the clients that I didn't like to work with. Addicts/alcoholics I can handle. It was the people who worked there, and never having anything to do. The people who worked there were very rude. And it's not like I was going to do that job forever, or I would have gotten used to the people. It was only temporary anyway. I don't know what I'm going to be doing next, but they're looking. So hopefully something will come up soon.

I'm having a lot of problems with the school's financial aid department (the one I'm supposed to start next week). Everyone was supposed to be packaged yesterday. I looked on my account today, and it still hasn't happened. >:( Which means I can't get my books or parking permit. I guess I'm going to have to go down there this morning to get on their asses. I called them twice yesterday to make sure this was going to happen (getting packaged) and both times they said "yes." I've heard things, though, about this school's financial aid department, so I guess it should really be no surprise. It just pisses me off. Why it's taking them so long to do anything is beyond me. I guess some things just have to be accepted and dealt with appropriately. I'll just have to keep telling myself to be calm when I go there. I guess that's it for now. You all have a good day.

Edited to add: I went to the school today, and found out that the program I really, really wanted to get into is not eligible for financial aid. The reasoning is because it is a "master's certificate" and not a "master's degre." So, that's the end of that. Truly, with me not getting the job I was told I was going to get, the not being able to get into this program after being accepted, I really don't think I have fight left in me anymore. These weren't minor things; they were parts of my life. It's like twice getting news that you're getting your dream, then having it yanked right away. And really close together. I'm not gonna get high, but I damn sure am tired of the shit.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: tendai on August 27, 2009, 12:10:19 pm: hie guys
hope everyone's well out there. dont know if i'll ever be able to catch up now. anyway
just checking in. my flu is about gone now and my doctorboss hasnt said anything else about me going on meds so hopefully i wont have to. im going to get another test done next month just to check if the numbers are a downward trend or if it was a blip. im still not prepared to go on meds...
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: HollyStar on August 27, 2009, 03:06:55 pm: Hi ladies,

Betty, I just wanted to say 'hang in there'. That is certainly disappointing news. It's out of line that the college couldn't tell you that from the beginning so you wouldn't have to go through all of this. I'm so sorry. If you lived closer, I would give you a big ((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUG))))))))))))))))))))))))). Keep your chin up. :-*

I just wanted to pop in real quick. You all have a good day.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: netta on August 28, 2009, 01:08:55 pm: HI GF'S :)
Betty _ I am sending you a big hug also, sorry to hear the bad news.(((((((hugs))))))
Something has got to give.Is there an online class you can take??? I search online for grants or money for HIV patients that want to continue their education. Theirs money out there somewhere.

Vivt- Excited about your first day of school, I love kids. Sorry about that mom spoiling things.
Well I went to get my bloodwork done,Monday I will go to the doctor and tell him I need another consult on my hernia./acid reflux. My nurse suguested it because i told her I am losing weight and can only eat small meals and still having stomach aches. she thought it may need to be removed. My dh is worried I am fading away, lost all but and hips, but still have tummy. I was 152 lbs and now I'm 137lbs. Not complainig but I would like to eat more, what is strange is that I can't eat sweets or bread, I have no desire for them , unless the bread is a sandwich, but cornbread, biscuits, no taste for.
Well I hope all is well, my letters are jumping on my screen! this sucks, don't know whats wrong.
Have a nice weekend everyone, I am making my shopping list for food. It cost so much to feed everyone in this household, we are just use to two people, now its five! i have been cooking more healthy. We found out my dh colesterol is hiigh and also his blood pressure, I told him to stop stressing so much, he says he is not going to leave me , just talking junk, but I told him he needs to be more understanding about women and the things we go through.I think I woulld be fine if I never had sex again! maybe I need some womens viagra.LOL
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: MOONLIGHT1114 on August 28, 2009, 03:56:26 pm: Hi GFs~

BT~ I am sorry to hear about the mess-ups with financial aid. Don't give up. Perhaps take one semester off and get your ducks in a row for another passion? Maybe there's some other avenue you can pursue that would be covered. You have worked so hard and I feel there are so many other interests that you could go for!

Andrea~ I was a PSYC major in college. Did you ask that nasty bitch of a mother if she knew what "projecting" meant? Did you tell her to get a grip to her face? JK LOL :P

Netta~ What is going on, GF? I wish I could lose weight and not crave starch! I understand this must be really crazy for you. I suppose the doc is going to try some other remedy? I like that you asked dh to be more sensitive and caring. Try not doing anything around the house for a day and see if he changes how appreciative he is of you, lol. Its hard not to do anything -- I think us females are hard-wired for it, that's why God created us. Hee hee! :D

Hi Holly~ I bet you're glad you cleaned all of that stuff out. Did you list everything you gave away? You can write it off if you itemize your deductions on your federal tax return. Oh wait, LOL, I'm not even sure if you live in the US, I have to check! ::)

Hi Tendai~ Good to hear from you but sorry you've had the flu. Is it the H1N1/swine flu over there? They are trying to scare us here in the States about the flu season coming up. Its prob a bunch of bull anyway. Keep us posted on your numbers.

We get the kids back again tonight. Its going to be a rainy wet weekend, so I guess we'll hunker down and watch movies. Its humid and in the 80s but by Monday the high should only be 75 or so. I can't wait! I get my hair done tomorrow and I am taking next Tuesday off to meet with my renter to go over the lease. Cha ching!

Happy Weekend! P.S. - I made Iceman park down the block Wednesday night and bring in the recycle bin by himself cause he had multiple pics taken with the Baltimore Ravens cheerleaders. Ha! ;)

~ Cindy

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Post by: BT65 on August 28, 2009, 06:53:03 pm: Hey ladies,

Just to update, I sent an e-mail yesterday to the chancellor of the university. Within an hour, I got a call from the vice chancellor. He said they're working hard on the problem, and that someone would get back with me today et. etc. So today, I got an e-mail from the director of financial aid, saying they're in touch with Washington (Department of Education) to get the program accredited. She said that "if" that's accomplished by the end of the semester, everyone would be reinstated with their aid. Of course, this means "if not" everyone owes a bill. I told her I couldn't take that chance with such limited resources, and that I would try next year. I did, of course, voice my disappointment, in politically correct terms. ;)

Holly, thanks for the hug.

Netta, I hope your doctor(s) find out what's going on with your tummy. I crave chocolate almost all the time. It sounds also like you're experiencing lipodystrophy, with the fading of your butt and hips. Are you taking your meds? Maybe you should also talk to your HIV specialist about it, to see what he suggests. Glad your dh said he's not leaving you. If my husband told me that when I was going through a hard time, I probably would have said "go ahead, but I'm going to wipe you out." (financially I mean). Of course, you know how to handle the situation best.

Cin, good luck with the kids this weekend. Yesterday it was in the 50's, today in the 60's. Maybe it'll be headed that way.

That's about it. Just a blah day, been rainy for a week. I didn't go anywhere; since moving, I'm completely broke (comeone 3rd of the month). You all have a good one.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: Snowangel on August 28, 2009, 09:00:12 pm: Damn- Just did the compatibility view but forgot to cut and paste first.

Netta- Sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well. I totally hear you on not caring if I have sex again, but for me, it is more like I feel like I do 90% of what needs to get done around here and the last thing I feel like doing is bumping uglies :-\ Have you seen the commercial for the his and hers KY jelly? That might help to get things going?

BT-It seems like these days financial aid should be available for every class, that is just crazy. Especially for the people that get loans for 50 to 100 thousand and then end up making 12 bucks an hour. I am sorry things did not go your way. I hope you can get more interaction with the clients as well, that would be beneficial to you and them. How are you liking your new place? I can't wait for the 3rd either. I will be happy the kids are going back to school, it will cut down on the food bill a little anyway.

Ten- Hi there, it is nice to see you! How are things going with the guy?
Moon- Nice job at work and cute cake!

Viv- I hope that mother apologized and you are still enjoying the little ones.

Mum- How did the stool sampling go? How is hubby liking his classes?

I finally started scraping the popcorn off the boys ceiling, what a pain in the butt! I fell off the stool twice and my arms feel like they are going to break. I also cleaned out my closet and weeded some of the garden, I actually got a few zucchini, squash and cucumbers this year. Hopefully, we will have some pumpkins too. 3 days till the kids go back to school!!
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: minismom on August 29, 2009, 08:46:56 am: Oh, what a week!

Betty, that really stinks about the financial aide. We ran into the same problem with Hubby. If he went straight to the certification, he couldn't get financial aide and we couldn't afford the cost ($2500 per certificate - all done on-line then $400 per test). BUT, if he did the full course work which includes his certificcation (accredidation) at the end, he could get financial aide to pay for it all (over $15,000). Now how much sense does that make?

LOL about expressing disappointment in a "politically correct" way. What I want to know is what you were REALLY thinking. Bet there was nothing "correct" about it.

Netta and Snow, I have no interest in sex and haven't for a very long time. Nothing really to blame it on, just never in the mood. I'm with you, Snow, by the end of the day I just want to curl up in bed and go to sleep.

Snow, sample went well, I guess. Hubby and I left with youngest for her CT scan only to get a call 15 minutes later telling us that Mim got her sample. CRAP! (literally) So after the CT, we drove home, I picked up Mim, then went all the way the heck back out to the hospital to drop it off. Hopefully we'll get the results in about a week. If not, I'll call the lab and see what the hold up is.

Cindy, the cake turned out wonderfully!! That is so cute. Did Queen make it back home in one piece?

Hubby's classes are going well. He's got a ton of homework to get done, but he's loving it. One of his books was over $100 - I just about fainted. We were hoping that he'd have enough of his grant left over that we could save it to pay for summer school. Looks like now that not only will there NOT be any left over to save, but we're going to end up having to pay. When we looked at the grant and tuition, it was more than enough. Then we got his fee bill and found that they nickle and dime you to death on top of tuition. There's a $120 new student fee, $80 for this, $25 for that, an extra fee for taking a class online, another fee because 1 of his classes is at a different campus, a residential fee because he's not living on campus. I'm hoping that a lot of these fees are 1 time (like the new student fee and residential fee). If they are, and his books aren't outrageous next semester, then he should have enough to pay for summer school. If not, he'll have to take 18hrs either next semester or next fall to finish by December. We did find out that the college pays for each of his accredidation tests ONCE. If he passes, yeah! If not, we have to pay $400 /ea. for him to take them again. His advisor said that he could have straight A+ 's and graduate top of his class. But, without the accredidation, it was all a big waste of time. :-\

Tonight we're having my parents and grandmother over for Mim's birthday supper. She chose hamburgers, veggies with cheese, and chips (baked of course) for her bithday dinner. Then I'm making a banana split cake. Still not sure how I'm going to make it, but I have a few ideas and a couple of hours to figure it out. Then tomorrow night, we're having some good friends over for a traditional south Louisiana dinner: gumbo, corn bread, and beneigts (making chicken nuggets for the kids).

Other than that, nothing going on here. We're starting school Monday if I can get the classroom ready. If not, we'll wait until after Labor Day. The weather has been much cooler but rainy and muggy. Guy came over yesterday to give us an estimate on the windows. He was 45 minutes late, never offered an apology, then asked if all the kids were mine. Needless to say I didn't care what else he had to say - it went in one ear and out the other. After an hour, we told him it was time for him to leave. He started to complain and I told him he either left voluntarily or I'd have him charged with trespassing. Harsh? Probably. But you don't show up 45 minutes late, insult my family, then prop your feet on my furniture and expect a warm and fuzzy reception. And, no, Betty, I didn't curse. ;D

Make it a great weekend!
Mum
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: missy on August 29, 2009, 05:36:13 pm: Hey Gf's jumpping in to say hi.

Cindy the cake looks great glad all went well with the birthday and everything goes great with the renter.

Bt sorry to hear about the classes hang in there your a fighter girl. Something better will come along.

Mum glad to hear all is going well with hubby and school. You are right, they do have more hidden fees that are just ridiculous. You were talking about setting up the class, do you home school the kids?

take care all. Mary
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: minismom on August 29, 2009, 08:53:06 pm: Mary, yes we homeschool. We moved our class to our office a couple of years ago. Before that, we had more books in our cubbards than food..lol! We needed a designated area and I needed my kitchen table back. I've finally sorted through the kids' curriculums and packed up everything from last year. Now I need to organize my own desk, and get Hubby's client paperwork out of my chair.

Snow, OMGosh you are SO sweet!! Thanks for starting a thread for Mim's birthday. My parents and grandma just left and I'm so tired. We got her a digital camera and within 5 minutes she'd shot 65 pictures. :o Of course most of them were of someone's leg, the floor, the bottom half of a face..lol. Those I deleted and we downloaded 27. It's a nice, big, chunky, basic, kiddie camera with binocular viewing lenses. What's cool is that it'll take pictures under water. She can't wait to jump in Nana's pool now! My parents got her a lockbox to put her stuff in so her siblings can't get into it and 3-D chalk. Tomorrow one of our lady deacons is giving her a wrist coursage. She called my mom to ask what Mim's favorite color is. I thought that was really sweet and thoughtful.

Well ladies, I'm going to kick my feet up and vegitate for the evening. I'm worn silly.

Have a great one!
Mum
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: BT65 on August 30, 2009, 08:06:27 am: Hey all,

Snow, I hope your muscles, and body are feeling better. Sometimes physical labor can really take its toll, especially as we age, trust me. When I was younger, I swear I was invincible. Now, well, maybe I need to exercise.

Mum, I've never heard of a "new student" fee. But yeah, I know classes online cost more. At the university I just graduated from, the cost of online classes just went up to $398/credit hour (and most classes are 3 credit hours). And I totally know about the frustration of book costs. Last time I took 3 classes, it cost over $500 for the books. Anyway, please give Mim a huge birthday hug from me and Poppy. I hope she really has a good day.

Mary, I try to stay focused, and look at the big picture instead of just one incident, but sometimes it's really hard. I've tried to turn my life around (after drugs), but sometimes it just seems life knocks everything down. Or, whatever forces are responsible for things happening. Anyway, thanks for the kind words.

I'm freezing. It's only 51 degrees here right now, so I shut the windows. I really do love the new place, though. Today I only plan on cleaning. Then my brother is supposed to come by later. Yesterday, my sister came over and took me to lunch at Bonnie Doone's (a local ice cream parlor). She gave me a $20 giftcard to Bed Bath & Beyond, which was really sweet. Of course, that store is ridiculously expensive, but I can always shop the clearance section. ;D You all have a good one.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: vivyt on August 30, 2009, 12:04:38 pm: Good Morning!

Cindy- The cake is so cute! You did a good job.

Betty- Sorry to hear about the whole school mess. I believe that when one door closes another one will open. Just hang in there. Everything happens for a reason. I really think it was good that you emailed the chancelor. I would never do that. You are very proactive!

Mum- I would love to know how that banana split cake turns out. I have had banana spilt pie from Marie Calender's and it was YUMMY!

Snow- Be careful on that stool! LOL

Netta- How fast did you lose that weight? Are you still taking your meds?

Holly- Hey... :)

My first week went well. That mother never apologized but she was much more calm the next day. Thank God. I will definitely remember at parent conference time. I am enjoying the kids so far. The learning curve for me is huge though and I feel totally out of my element. I know it will take time. I don't really have much else going on. I am going to do laundry and my lesson plans and that is all.

Have a good day everyone!

Andrea ;D
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: missy on August 30, 2009, 02:44:44 pm: Hey GF's

Sounds like everyone is having a good day. The weather here is beautiful I hit the pool and just baked in the sun for a while.....no more rain please! 8)

Mum- I would love to know how that banana split cake turns out as well, if it is good...share the recipe. YUMMY!

Andrea it will get easier with school...practice makes perfect. You don't think every teacher started out knowing what to do? It sounds like you are really enjoying it.LOL.

Hey to everyone else!

I am off to Denver tomorrow for business I will be back Friday. Enjoy the week. If I have some time, I Will try to catch up as I am taking my computer with me. I am going to go do a compliance audit at one of our site. Fun Fun Fun!!

Betty, her is a hug for you((((((((((((((((HUG))))))))))))))))))))))).
~Mary~
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: MOONLIGHT1114 on August 30, 2009, 04:08:15 pm: Hi GFs~

Quick post cause the kids are still here. I cleaned more things out of my old house yest and today, and Ice mowed the lawn. The humidity here is lower but its still 80 degrees at 4pm. Tonight its supposed to be in the 50s with a high in the 70s Monday. I will gladly TAKE IT!

Dying of thirst and have more laundry and stuff to do so I need to run. BTW Iceman did the icing for Hello Kitty's head. Instead of Sponge Bob Square Pants we called her Hello Kitty Square Jaw and said she had her wisdom teeth pulled. LOL

Anyone hear from Queen? How long is she "home" b4 going back to NY?
I miss Wendy Cams and Drag....................

~ Cindy
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: minismom on August 30, 2009, 09:17:29 pm: Our dinner company just left and I'm exhausted!

Betty, I'm glad you're liking the new place. I'm totally enjoying the cooler weather. It could stay like this year 'round and I'd be a very happy camper. Kids woke up saying they were freezing..lol..I had all the windows and both doors open (and the fans on).

Andrea, hang in there hun. You are teaching kindergarten right? At least you're the first teacher they've ever had so they can't tell you that they liked so-and-so better or wished they had thus-and-so teacher again. Just think, next year they'll be telling their 1st grade teacher that they wish she was like YOU ;D

Missy, here's what I did: I made a sugar-free chocolate cake and a sugar-free vanilla cake. I divided the vanilla cake into 2 bowls. In one I mixed pureed strawberries. In the other one, I mixed in crushed pineapples. I put a small spoonful of the pineapple cake in the bottom of 3-dozen cupcake tins. Then, I put a spoonful of the chocolate, then the strawberry. I baked them until they were done and let them cool completely. In the meantime, I made banana cream pudding following the "fuller pie" recipe and put it in the 'fridge for an hour. When everything was cooled off, I used an icing tip and a zip lock bag to "inject" each cupcake with the pudding. Topped it off with vanilla icing (sugar-free) and a cherry.

Instead of using water in the recipe, i used cherry juice (and adding water as necessary) to the chocolate cake and the pineapple juice to the vanilla mix (before dividing it) the same way. It was time consuming, but not hard. They were a BIG hit and wonderful.

Cindy, LOL about the cake. I thought it was really well done. I can't do anything near that.

Okeedokie, I'm yawning and can barely keep my eyes opened. We start school tomorrow and I'm already ready for Christmas break ;)

Sweet Dreams!
Mum
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: Snowangel on August 30, 2009, 09:32:21 pm: I hope everyone had a great weekend!

Since you have been mentioning cakes, you need to check out http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/ (http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/).
It is very funny, I was looking through the archives last night laughing my ass off.

The kids are going to school in the morning. Yeah!! I clean the house and it will stay that way for more than an hour.
My dogs are driving me bonkers, the little one is in heat and making the pit go insane! I tried putting him outside today on his leash and he actually howled, like I have never heard him do before. My bed looks like it is possessed right now because he is under it, moving around, whining, thumping his tail.

BT- 4 more days ;D
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: HollyStar on August 30, 2009, 09:48:00 pm: Hi Ladies,

Cindy, that was a cute cake. If I had a better kitchen, I would love to bake more often. I just don't have the counter space and storage that I want and I hate the dishes.

Mary, good luck on your business trip.

Andrea, I'm glad that your first week went well. I've been told that I would be a good teacher but I don't think I have quite enough patience, especially with the parents, lol.

Betty, I know it's hard. Something will happen and I'm glad that you like the new place. How is kitty adjusting?

Everything is going well with me. I think I'm liking my new combo, so that's good. My house is in disorder right now with all the cleaning and stuff. We can only do so much a day and we get a little lazy sometimes, lol. But progress is being made. You all have a good night.

P.S. Snow, good luck with the dogs. I've been through that before and it's a nightmare. I had to get doggy panties for my lab and kotex pads to put in them and change them a few times a day, just to keep the males away and the mess off the carpet. YUCK! Hopefully you only have one male, we have three but one can still drive you up the wall. Like I said, good luck, LOL!

Mum, so when is your cookbook coming out?
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: BT65 on August 31, 2009, 06:34:22 am: Morning all,

Andrea, I have to be proactive, if I ever want anything to happen. No one else is going to do it for me. I'm glad you're liking your class.

Mary, thanks for the hug.

Cin, yes there are a few of us who don't post anymore. Camms quit awhile ago, Wendy, haven't heard from Drag in ages, Wishful, and Keeping (where are you girl).

Mum, it's in the low 40's here this morning, and the heat even kicked on for a few. I have the windows closed, though. That cake sounds really, really good. Maybe, if I ever get that motivated, I'll try it.

Snow, my daughter told me last night she's getting a pitbull puppy. She said the dogs go bad because of the owners. I just worry about her having one around a small child (my new granddaughter). What's your take on this, since you own one?

Holly, my cat is getting used to the place little by little. She really likes to sleep on my bed most of the day. I have a lazy, kind of "big," cat, so she's not very physically active. Once in awhile, she'll play with her squeeky mice, but mostly she just sleeps. We can hear the neighbors walking around upstairs, which didn't happen in the old apartment, and that startles her sometimes.

Today it's back to job hunting. I'm going to call that school, and see if the program is covered by the next semester, if I can start then, or if I have to wait until next fall. I've gotten a couple emails from the director of financial aid over the weekend. She said it can take a few weeks to several months to get a program accredited, and again said that if I was attending this fall, and it happened to get accredited, that my financial aid would be reinstated. I again told her that I can't take a chance at owing a huge bill. And I doubt others can, so this program may fall flat on its ass this year. I'm sure someone's going to get chewed out, if they haven't already. And I put in a call to my caseworker at welfare about my food stamps. For the past 3 years, they haven't changed, even though my rent has gone up $37. They've stayed the same at $16/month. So, I hope to hear from her today so we can haggle. My brother came over last night, and gave me his last published book of poetry (he's pretty big on the small press). I don't think there's anything else. You all have a good one.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: Snowangel on August 31, 2009, 10:40:38 am: Holly- This will stop when I get her spayed won't it? I can't even imagine have 3 do it, that must be crazy!

BT- Good luck with the job hunting. Sorry that things aren't working out with the class. That is cool that your brother get his poems published, what kind does he do?
The pit we have now, we had since he was a pup. He is very good with kids, when he was still being crated, my daughter who was like 2 or 3 at the time, could get him to go to "bed" better than I could, it was so cute, especially since he was so much bigger than she is. I let the kids touch him and hold him when he was little so he got used to them. I would stress that she leash trains him young because they are very strong dogs and you don't want them pulling the kids over, if her kid is anything like mine, they will want to hold the leash. Get them used to be around people(other than the family) and other dogs and they should be fine. What kind is she getting? I never realized there was different sizes until we got ours.

My mother rescued a female pit, she was missing part of her foot,left chained outside and got something wrapped around it, obviously very abused. She was the sweetest thing, and great with all my kids. I have pics of her falling asleep in the sun infront of my bay window and one of the babies at the time, laying on her belly.

I have searching the internet to see what I can find out about shitbag. The newspaper of the city I used to live near has on-line archives from the 90's. I found a court record, from Oct 20, 1995, when he got arrested and was living at my address, so I am assuming that is around the time I got the "Don't you know I have aids, you fucking bitch" call. I am hoping if I can get some info, it help me remember what I blocked out and I can finally deal with it and have some closure.
On a more positive not, the kids are school!!!

Everyone have a good day!
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: Queen Tokelove on August 31, 2009, 03:33:45 pm: Hey Ladies---

Just checking in before I get on the train tomorrow morning and officially become a NY resident. I officially moved out of my apartment last Friday. And was cleaning and shampooing the carpets over the weekend. Can you believe the manager had a for rent sign out before I even got back....and had the nerve to take my name off of my mailbox. My lease is up today and she already has the place rented out. She pissed me off a bit because I had to wait on her over an hour to turn in the keys.

But anyhoo, I am so excited I could spit! ;) The last time I will have to ride 11 hours on the train. Then it will be about getting doctors and things set up. I have enough meds to last me a few months since I know things move slower in NY. And I will continue looking for an apartment. I haven't read any past posts but I wanted to check in with you all. I hope everyone is doing ok. I'll try to catch up on reading the posts once I get home.....Ah, that sounds nice..... :D
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: netta on August 31, 2009, 06:05:09 pm: HI GF"S , Yes I am taking my meds, thats whats so strange, I have been undetectable, but my cd4 is not great about 250. I go to my id clinic on Sept. 8th.have an apetite but can only eat alittle food. I get a fulll feeling.
It may be the acid reflux and the hernia.
today i went to the doctor, my regular doc, and he doesn't think its my hernia, t because they shrink when u loose weight. He thinks its "wasting" related to my hiv, since my stomach is still big. I have lost about 15lbs or more in about 3 months. I am 137lbs and use to be about 155 or more. I also have diarreah every other day, but i think its the meds We will find out soon. My dh is very worried. I am hoping they can do something about it, I have been hiv for a long time,now since 91, but believe i got it in 1986, when my fiance died from hiv.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: MOONLIGHT1114 on August 31, 2009, 06:31:36 pm: Good to hear you are OK, Queen. You must be tired, I spent all weekend cleaning, too.

I'm off work tomorrow to go over the lease with my renter and the weather is supposed to be great. Going down to the 40s tonight! I feel like I am coming down with a little something, so I am going to take it easy tonight.

Its always nice to hear from all of you! Hugs and kisses to all!

~ Cindy
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: Queen Tokelove on August 31, 2009, 08:44:49 pm: netta- sorry to hear you are having such a rough time. i hope they find out soon what is going on.

cindy--girl, yeah, i am a little sore and very tired. but i don't think i am going to get a good night's sleep til i am next to Papi in the bed. Even though he snores... ;) Glad I can take my hearing aids out and not hear him...*lmao*

i am staying the night at my gay friend's since he is the one driving me to the train station in the morning. i had spent the weekend at my bff. i have pretty much said the goodbyes i needed to say. tomorrow evening i will officially be a resident of ny....

that's it for now, i am going to try to relax a bit.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: #1 mom on September 01, 2009, 03:33:09 am: Hi everyone,

Moon - Way to go! I'm glad they are finally listening to you at work, took them long enough ::). I hope all goes well with the tenant. Hello kitty was adorable ;).
Queen - I'm glad you were finally able to make the move. Wishing you all the best! :)
Betty - I'm sorry things haven't worked out at school. Sending you a big {{{{{{{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}}}}}}}} and Lucas is blowing you a kiss :-*. My brother-in-law has a Pit Rottweiler mix. He is very gentle with my nephew and son. When my nephew was younger he used to ride him like a pony ::) ;D.
Netta - I hope you start feeling better. Take care of yourself. If you find a boost for your sex drive let me know. I'd rather curl up with a good book and hubby would preffer I curl around him ::).
Mum - I'm glad min had a good birthday. Good luck and God Bless you with the homeschool.

Well we went home for the weekend to celebrate Lucas' birthday with our families. He had a cookie cake at my mom's and a regular cake at my in laws. He loved having everyone sing and blowing out the candle. However, that doesn't mean he would even try eating either one ::). Oh well, I wish I was more like him and did not like sweets. He had a great time being with his cousins and the rest of our family ;D.
Today we went to Patterson Park in Baltimore to have his picture taken. After the photographer was done, we went to the playground area. He had a blast and wore himself out ::). Only problem is he fell asleep almost as soon as we got to the car. With a few wrong turns :-[ it took 1.5 hours to get home. So tonight I'm trying to get him to bed, because he starts school tomorrow, and he's bouncing off the walls because of his nap ::). It was almost 11 until he finally went to sleep. Thank goodness he is going to the afternoon session ;D.
Well, wish us luck tomorrow. I was a little nervous to begin with about sending him to school for the first time. Now there is an issue with the "bus" >:(. He will have two different drivers. The morning driver is very nice and took the time to come meet us before Lucas' first day. I've been waiting to hear back from the afternoon person on when he should be getting home. Now I find the afternoon driver was changed about a week and a half ago. While I was away this weekend his new afternoon driver called and said she needed to talk to me about Lucas' transportation and would call again Monday. She only identified herself as working for the company and not as his afternoon driver. She never called Monday. I had trouble getting through to the company so called the person I thought would be doing the afternoon drive. That's how I found out there had been a change >:(. After a dozen more tries I got through to the company. When I finally got off hold and spoke to a person she said the driver should have contacted me (no shit). She could not or would not tell me when Lucas would be brought home >:( >:(. Both of the previous drivers gave me a number for them in case I needed to contact them. The company said that it was up to the driver if they wanted to give that information. All they could do is call the driver and ask her to call me >:( >:(. She never did >:( >:( >:(. I'll call again in the morning and better get an answer.
Well, now that I've vented a little I'm ready for bed. Thanks for listening. Blessings to all.

Amy

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Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: BT65 on September 01, 2009, 07:53:56 am: Morning ladies,

Snow, my brother writes mainly poems about working class people. He's been reviewed as one of the best poets in the small press. Thanks for the info on the pitbulls. I don't know what kind my daughter is getting, but I'll be talking to her probably tomorrow and will ask, and will pass along the info you gave me. Have you ever had therapy concerning SB?

Queen, I'm so happy things have worked out. I hope your move is everything you hope it to be. Good luck and I'll be looking forward to hearing more about your adventures! ;)

Netta, damn, I'm so sorry to hear about the physical problems you're having right now. I hope your ID doc will have an answer maybe. I'm assuming that you'll be getting your numbers checked again, and maybe that will help provide some answers as well. I really do hope things improve.

Amy, I hope you hear from the busdriver today. That would piss me off also.

I found out yesterday that not even Goodwill will hire me because of my past record involving theft. Even though I have no criminal history before or after, and it's been a few years. That really sent a blow to my already fragile spirit, so I kind of mulled around the apartment. My best friend took me out to an Indian restaurant. I had never had Indian food, and I really didn't care for it. But of course I didn't say anything since she was buying.

I think what I'm going to have to do is really try to figure out how to file those papers myself to get my record either sealed or expunged. The lady at the court said that they're not supposed to tell people where to get the papers, which makes no sense at all. It's like they want people to pay for the rest of their lives. I'd like to call and talk to a lawyer, but of course that would cost a fortune. So, I'm going to try to persuade the lady at the court to let me know where the papers are, and see if anyone I know has a personal friendship with a criminal attorney, and can maybe get some answers that way.

Since I've been unable to find a job, I'm going to have to call the student loan places today, and see about getting them deferred due to economic hardship. I honestly thought I'd have a job by now, and would be able to make the payments. But, it doesn't look like that's going to happen; for now, anyway. Today I may go to Beth Bed & Beyond and spend the $20 gift card my sister gave me. That's about it right now. You all have a good one.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: minismom on September 01, 2009, 08:36:51 am: Netta, I hope your doctor is able to figure out what's up. Mim was diagnosed with wasting and is now having a ton of tests done. Sucks feeling bad and not knowing what's wrong.

Betty, I'm so sorry that you keep hitting walls, hun. I wish I could help you with your records, but I have no idea about getting records sealed and don't know any lawyers to send your way. Hang in there, hun. I know it's easier said than done. It just sucks and I wish I knew how to make it better for you.

Amy, I hope you get the bus all worked out. I saw on the news where a school has a Boo-Hoo breakfest for mom's of kindergarteners. After they drop off their kid, they go to this breakfast and can cry all they want. One mom said it's not a "boo-hoo" breakfast, it's a WHOO-HOO! breakfast ;)

Queen, safe journey today! Going home - sounds wonderful, doesn't it?

Our local lab called yesterday to let us know that Mim's D-xylose testing is more involved than just a stool sample. Beginning this morning, she's not allowed to have any fruit, jelly, jams, or pastries. Then, after dinner, she can't have anything to eat. We have to be at the lab tomorrow morning at 7am. First thing they'll do is get a blood sample. Then, she'll have to drink this formula stuff. 2hrs later, she'll have another blood draw. We have to stay there for 5hrs because they have to collect her urine for that long. She's not allowed to eat or drink anything but water during the test. That will make it about 18hrs of fasting. I don't eat when she's fasting, so it's going to be a very LONG 5hrs for both of us.

Found out last night that one of my friend's husbands walked out on her and their 2 kids Sunday. He quit his job last November, wouldn't work, they bought a house this past July, he got a job working for a mutual friend 2 wks ago, then Sunday he left. Now our friend who hired him feels like crap. Only hired him because of our friend. She feels like he only decided to get a job now so he'd have money to leave. Very sad situation. Their girls are only 8 (this month) and 4.

Not much going on today. Hubby took a quiz for his online class and has another quiz today. For one class, he's got a quiz every Tues. and a computer project due every Thurs. We started school yesterday and then let the kids go outside to play before lunch. We had to drag them, literally, inside at 4:30 so they could get bathed before supper.

Laundry, school, and food - that's all the further my plans go today. Make it a good one!
Mum
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: netta on September 01, 2009, 01:32:17 pm: Hi GF'S thanks for the well wishes.
I can't wait to get to my id clinic Tuesday. They have known me a long time, since 1994, so I have much love for my two doctors.
We will be getting a primary care doctor soon, I can't wait.It will be easier for Hiv patients to have someone that uderstands the virus. Our former clinical doctor moved and we miss him so much.I could see him anytime!
My computer is acting strange, my words are jumping aroundi and letters are going going in between wrong words! I guess I need to call the Geek Squad before my warranty lasp. has anyone had this problem?? We are all on a tight budget hereome at ho me, the insurance company went way up on me since i had the car accident! they are going to get their money back!! :-\
It has been so hot here,and the electric bills are so high, can't wait till it cools off. Hubby and I are getting along much better, We had a nice talk and he is being more sensitive concerning my health, He wants me to do nothing but rest! even wants to cook dinner! lol , whew ...relationships take lots of work!!!!

BETTY- Do you have legal aide laywers? and do you have an Hiv/Aids suport group that access to free programs for hiv/aids .?
we have a legal aide attorney , which is free, that juist takes hiv/aids clients.

No.1 MOM Lucus looks so cute, give him a Birthday kiss and Hug for me!

QUEEN- Holla at us when u get settled! So very happy for you and your new life!!!

MUM- give a big Birthday kiss and hug for me to Minn.
Love to everyone!!!!
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: MOONLIGHT1114 on September 01, 2009, 05:18:02 pm: Hi GFs~

I am beat but I signed the lease with my renter! I took the papers to the Housing Authority and made a bunch of calls to get the money moving my way now. My back is killing me, Aunt Flo is in town and I need a storage unit here at Ice's house for all of my stuff, lol.

I am sorry I am not replying to each one of you individually, my brain is fried with all of the renter stuff.

I'll try to catch up this weekend.

Betty hang in there, I am thinking of you. ;)

~ Cindy
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: BT65 on September 02, 2009, 06:57:25 am: Morning all,

Mum, if it's going to be 18 hours of fasting, is Mim's sugar going to be alright? If I had to fast that long, my sugar would tank. And that can be extremely dangerous (resulting in coma). I'm just wondering. Sounds like she's got some tough tests coming up. Please give her some hugs from me and Poppy. I'm sorry about your friend, whose husband left. Was she working, or was she a housewife? I hope nothing too devastating comes of this for her and the kids. I try to hang in there; it just gets rough sometimes. I really do try, but it seems like the state of Indiana (they did away with the statute of limitations years ago) and most employers want to make people pay for their mistakes for the rest of their lives. It's pretty depressing.

Netta, I called the 3 legal aid places here, and none of them get involved with criminal matters. And no, the Aids organization here doesn't have access to any lawyers. We've discussed them needing to do this in the past, but, just like everything else seems to go with that agency, nothing came of it.

Cin, glad everything's signed with the renter. I hope things go well.

Today I have to get my car tags, and change my address on my license. My granddaughter's birthday was yesterday, and she, my grandson, and the "mother" came over for awhile. I haven't been able to get her birthday present yet, because of lack of funds. She made me a card for my birthday, which of course is better than a Hallmark. So, it was nice to see them.

I had e-mailed the head of the education department at the university I want to take that program from, asking when the program becomes eligible for financial aid, if people could register for the semester coming up, or if we would have to wait until next fall, go through the whole costly application process again etc. She e-mailed back, saying they would be registering for each term, and I wouldn't have to reapply. Now, of course, this comes from the school that didn't make sure a new program was accredited, so I'll believe it when it happens. But, I saved the e-mail, and if anything happens to where they tell me I have to wait until next fall, I'll forward it to the chancellor. So, that's about it for now. You all have a good one.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: vivyt on September 02, 2009, 08:30:16 am: Just wanted to stop in for a quick Hello! I don't have time this morning to respond to everyone but I will afterschool. :)

Have a good day!
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: #1 mom on September 02, 2009, 08:39:04 am: Hi everyone, just a quick post. I finally heard from the afternoon bus driver after Lucas left for preschool with the morning driver >:(. I spoke with the company twice before that. The company was very understanding and complemented me on keeping up on things ::). They said if I had any more issues they wanted to hear about it. The afternoon driver apologized when she called. She said she didn't realize she was suppose to come out to meet us before the first day. She also claimed to have tried calling and thought she was leaving messages ???. Anyway, the company called twice after that. Once to ensure their driver had spoken to me and again to let me know when the bus was leaving the school so I didn't worry ;D. Well things went fine. Lucas had a good first day and is looking forward to going back today :).

Mum - Yesterday I could have used the boo-hoo breakfast :'(. Now I think I'm ready for the WHOO-HOO ;)! I hope all goes well for mini with her tests. She's in my prayers.

Amy

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Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: Queen Tokelove on September 02, 2009, 01:13:55 pm: Hey Ladies---

Just wanted to let you know I made it safely. I am a little bit tired still but I am officially a NY resident now.... ;D I will write more later. Just wanted to check in for now. Have a good day....

Oh before I go, Netta, I had the same problem with the mouse jumping around. You need to go into your mouse setting and work with the sensitivity. As far as the screen jumping, if you have Internet Explorer, you have to click on Page in the right hand side and then click on compatibility view. That should work. Let me know...
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: Snowangel on September 02, 2009, 01:20:21 pm: #1 Mom- Adorable pics! I am glad Lucas is enjoying school. I had one crying that he wanted to come home with me this morning, that makes me feel like total crap, but I am sure he will be fine. That is nice that the bus drivers come and meet you before hand, they wouldn't even consider that here.

BT- Next time I go my ASO, I am going to ask about getting records sealed, I know that when the lawyers come that is what everyone is asking about. Yes, I have gone to therapy. I went to therapist to help me get away from him in the first place and then pretty much everytime he brings me back to court. I am feeling bad for the kids(mine and his youngest), especially since I tried to warn his wife at court and she just listened to his lies. He has no qualms about what he says and what he subjects them to. Even though I have been dealing with him for almost 19 years now, how he acts and what he says still blows my mind and to his own children, no less. If it was just me, I wouldn't pay him any mind-- messing with my child well being is a whole nother ball game.

Mum- I am still waiting for that book to arrive, I can't wait to try it out. ;D

Queen- Glad you made it safe and sound!

We have our first PTO meeting today, hope I am not the only parent to show up! :-\
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: minismom on September 02, 2009, 03:43:52 pm: Mim made it through her test today. About 3hrs into it, she got sick and threw up. I was afraid it would make the test invalid and we'd have to come back and start again. The tech said it would fine since they'd gotten both sets of blood work and all they needed was her urine. I think everything just got to her, she had to take a lot of "stuff" on an empty belly: 2 sets of labs, 8oz of water every 30 mins, the chemical "stuff" she had to drink for the test, her HIV meds. After that she laid in my lap for a while, then got up like nothing had happened. It'll take a while to get the results back, so we're in a holding pattern until then.

I didn't eat either and woke up late so I never ate before I woke her up. My sugar crashed and even though I've eaten since we got home, I still have a ravaging headache although the shaking has stopped. I came home and made some home made salsa for Hubby and my pastor's mom.

Snow, I forget which book it is: Sequential Spelling or 100 Easy Lessons? Today I'm doing good to remember my name :-\

Queen, congrats on the move. Just remember, you're not "official" until you've unpacked ALL the boxes. ;)

Betty, I asked them the same thing when they called on Monday. The techs were watching Mim pretty closely. They said if she needed to stop the test, then they'd give her a glucose drink and either reschedule the test, or find another way to do it. When she threw up, it worried me, but she never lost her color and after 15 or so minutes, she was acting fine. She's been outside playing for nearly 2hrs without any problems. It'll be a long time before she'll want to see a glass of water again, though.

Amy, oh, you made it past day 1. Um, you got a picture of Lucas on the bus and then going into the school. Did you follow the bus? That's too cute. I would be the idiot getting arrested for hiding in the bushes videoing everything that my kids were doing. By the end of the week, I'd have a restraining order against me ::)

I have a class tonight. I did all the homework thinking it had to be done by tonight, but it's not due until next week. Oh, well, I'd rather be ahead than behind. What I really want is a nap. What I need to do is get up and start supper. Which will win, which will win.....ZZzzzzzzz
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: #1 mom on September 03, 2009, 01:16:38 am: Hi Everyone,

Day 2 and Lucas still loves school ;D.

Queen - I'm glad you made it home safe.

Snow - I honestly had not expected to meet his drivers like that. His morning driver Lisa is so understanding. She started driving because her daughter (age 17 now) is special needs. She wanted to let her daughter ride the bus, but was afraid. She became a driver so she could drive her daughter to school and let her be on the bus ;D.
Both mornings Lucas has been so excited to go, but as Lisa is securing his harness he asks if I'll come too. I can't begin to describe how that makes me feel. I hope your little one changes his mind about school. I know how hard that must have been for you today. {{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}}}}

Mum - Mim is so tough ;). I'm glad she came through so well.
No, I didn't follow the bus. I admit before meeting the morning driver I had planned to. Lisa, the morning driver spent time with us before Lucas' first day, at least 30 minutes :o. She made me feel that even if I was scared to be sending him off so young I could count on her to get him there safe :). I let him go, had a good cry then headed for the school (it's 15-20 min drive but takes the bus 1 hour because he is the first one on). I felt like a stalker waiting across the street for his bus to arrive :-[ but needed to see him arrive safe and happy. I didn't want him to know I was worried so I tried not to get too close. The teachers wait out front to meet their class. Once they have all their students they go in. I was afraid someone would say something about needing to leave, but his teacher just smiled and waved when she saw me waiting. One of the assistance came and spoke to me after Lucas got off the bus and joined his class. She wanted to see if I was able to get a picture of him getting off the bus :). She said she knew he'd be fine, but let me know where a close place was for a private cry once he went in the building :-[. I have to say so far everyone from the school has been great! I couldn't ask for a more caring morning driver! The afternoon driver seems alright now and I know they can't all be like Lisa.

Amy
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: BT65 on September 03, 2009, 07:08:13 am: Hey all,

Amy, those pics are really adorable. I'm glad he likes school.

Queen, glad you made it safe.

Snow, yeah, I'd appreciate it if you would ask the lawyer about it. I wish our ASO had services like that. I guess we're lucky they have care coordinators there, but I'm really not sure what all they do. I only hear from mine once every couple months. But, I usually don't ask for too much from them either. I wish SB would move far, far away from you all. I cannot stand it when parents treat their kids like shit.

Mum, well, I'm glad Mim made it through the test without too much calamity. I don't know if I'd even make it through one of those things. I was reading what Newt said in your thread in Living With about the test, which was very interesting. I do hope this produces some answers. I hate it when my sugar crashes. Mine can get serious pretty quick, so I usually have to drink a sugar soda, then eat some kind of protein.

Today I'm going to pay bills, shop, and pick up some meds. I may try to do laundry this afternoon, depending on what else is going on. I've been scouring the paper and websites looking for employment. But, in jobs involving retail or cash, it automatically counts me out, since in the background check, the crimes involve theft. I was going to apply at this carwash's website, since they had a couple positions open, but then I read "no visible tattoos." So, that screws me there also. I mean come on, who cares if someone working at a carwash has tattoos? It just doesn't seem to get easier. I have a couple people here who are trying to find out what it takes to seal records, but it may just be that I have to consult an attorney. Of course, it will have to be an attorney that takes payments. There's no way I could afford to pay one outright. It just seems that my past is catching up with me, and will continue to haunt me the rest of my life. It just sucks. That's it for now. You all have a good one.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: vivyt on September 03, 2009, 08:20:38 am: Good Morning!

Amy- Those pictures of Lucas are so cute!

Mum- I am glad that testing business is over. I hate when kids have to go through all that. Hopefully the tests are conclusive

Betty- That just all sucks! I hope there is a way to seal everything. You shouldn't have to pay for something so minor that happened so long ago. Things will turn around.

Queen- Enjoy NY!

Cindy- What a relief that the renter is in.

Netta- Feel better!

This is a nother quick one. I have another change going on. After 8 years of teaching 5th grade I was moved to 1st and yesterday I found out I am going up to 2nd grade! I will elaborate later today. This is my last 2 days with the 1st graders... :(

Andrea
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: HollyStar on September 03, 2009, 05:55:13 pm: Hi ladies,

Andrea, it sounds like you are being jerked around! I hope everything works out for you.

Betty, you just keep getting hit from all sides. You should move to Northern California. Good ASO's, doctors and not so many assholes, LOL. Keep your chin up, I'm thinking about you.

Amy, that's sweet that Lucas asked if you were coming too.

Mum, poor Mini. Sounds like it was a hard test but what a trooper! I would have a really hard time not eating for that long.

Queen, woohoo, finally in NY for good. Get some rest and have fun.

I went to the dentist this morning and had two fillings in one tooth. It was so cold in the exam room that the assistant brought me a blanket, lol. I'm not used to getting up this early and I haven't been sleeping great, so I'm pretty tired today. I'm still cleaning out our storage room. I have a big tub to keep all the stuff I'll be donating. I had a ton of cookbooks and I just don't need that many, so I'm not sure where to donate them but I'll figure something out. Anyway, you all have a good day.

Holly

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS FOR BETTY)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: #1 mom on September 04, 2009, 01:13:23 am: Hi everyone,

Lucas had his 3 year checkup today. He's doing a little growth spurt ;D. 28# (10th %) and 37" (50th %) :o :o :o . He was just at his pid 8/13 and was also 28# but was only 35.5" and that was a jump from his last visit. He's always been "short" often below the 5th %. After worrying earlier this year about his lack of growth I was just stunned. The doctor said Lucas looks great. She joked that she can't carry his chart one handed anymore but that it was largely because of all the good reports she gets from his other doctors ;).

Snow - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!

Betty - I'm so sorry you're having so much trouble. Just know I'm praying that things work out for you :-*.

Amy
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: BT65 on September 04, 2009, 07:40:57 am: Andrea, I don't understand why they're moving you around. Did they give you a reason?

Holly, I hate dentists. I don't have to go anymore, because I have dentures (got them when I was 24 due to rotted teeth). I never did have good teeth. When I was a little kid, I had to have root canals (I think that's what they're called), and I remember dreading dentists ever since. Thanks for the hug.

Amy, I'm glad Lucas is growing, and that his doctor is happy with everything. That's terrific news.

A friend of mine asked me if it would be cheaper and easier to get my tatts removed (hello, no!), than to get my records sealed. There is a removal place not too far from me, but it would cost hundreds to remove them, and you have to go back a few times to get one totally removed. And it's supposed to hurt way more than getting them put there in the first place. When I had the ones done on my hands, I was in such bad shape, I never thought I'd do anything again with my life. Surprise. Had I known the future, I never would have gotten them put there, nor would I have had the one put on my upper breastbone. Of course, I can cover that one up with a shirt that comes up to my neck, but I can't cover the ones on my hands. Someone suggested wearing gloves, to say that I have allergies. But, that wouldn't fly forever. So, I guess I'm going to have to try to figure out how to get my record taken care of, somehow.

Today my best friend is taking me out to lunch for my birthday, and I've got laundry to do. That's it, you all have a good one.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: netta on September 04, 2009, 10:11:57 am: HAPPY BIRHTDAY BETTY
:-* :-* :-*
HAPPY BIRHTDAY SNOW!
:-* :-* :-*

HAPPY BIRHTDAY TO MY DEAR HUBBY JAMES :D :-*

CONGRATS ON YOUR FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL LUCAS

WELCOME TO THE BIG APPLE ,QUEEN!

Betty- you hang in there, my dh isgoing through the same thing, he has applied for many jobs but none call him back, he is working now, but only making 1.00 above minimum wage.

Hope everyoned has a nice weekend! i have no plans except to pay bills and cook on the grill. My DH birthday is Sept. 5th, tomorrow! he will be 48.He wants a fishing pole.I'll check walmart for a cheap one.
Queen- I am glad you made it safely to the big apple!

Mum- give Min a big hug for me, she is so brave!

No1Mom- Lucas is a doll! glad he likes school!

Moon- glad you can now call yourself a Landlord!!!

Vivt - hope things work out at school

Well I got a call from my id nurse ,saying they want to repeat my bloodwork next week cause my numbers were high- colesterol, liver function, trygl whatever< She did say she don't think its wasting, because I am taking my meds,something else,pancreas?? gall bladder? will find out soon enough, u ntill then they are getting me ensure. I keep eating small amounts at meal time, yesterday i finsihed a whole hamburger!!! It took a couple of hours! lol

Love to all, have a nice Labor day weekend!
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: Queen Tokelove on September 04, 2009, 09:18:11 pm: Damn, I just lost my post.......Ugh and I am to tired to start over. Hope everyone has a nice weekend...
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: vivyt on September 05, 2009, 10:45:36 am: Good Morning!

Queen- Glad you made it :)

Snow- Happy Birthday!

Netta- I hope they find out what is going on. At least your DH is being more supportive.

Betty- I wish I could offer some real advice. I am certain though that things will work out. You have come so far and worked so hard for them not to. Keep the faith! :)

The reason I am being moved to 2nd grade has to do with the numbers. We have 5 kinder classes and some of them were not full. We have 20 to 1 in the primary grades at our district and they like to keep them full. First grade was not full either. What the principal did was make a K-1 combo which eliminated a first grade class. We still needed a second grade teacher for one class. One had not been hired so a retired teacher opened the class at the beginning of the year. I took over that class. Does that all make sense? Sometimes you can't hire teachers until you know how many kids are actually here. Anyways....the 2nd grade is really good so I should be ok and everyone thinks I will like 2nd better than 1st. They can read so that is a plus. :)

I don't have anything planned. Just relaxing!

Andrea
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: missy on September 05, 2009, 09:53:23 pm: Hi gf’s
Missed you all…my computer crashed so I had to get another one. I am trying to adjust to this one, it's a little different but overall pretty good. Hope everyone is doing well I have a lot to catch up on.

I got a contact on my house so I go to settlement October 30. Which means I need to get on the ball and get things packed. I packed a little today and cleaned too I felt like I needed to clean my stove and fridge.

Talk to you all soon,have a nice evening. Mary
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: BT65 on September 06, 2009, 08:28:03 am: Netta, I hope nothing serious is going on with your liver (or any other part of your bod for that matter). When will you be re-doing the bloodwork?

Andrea, I understand why they switched your class now. And, I try to "keep the faith," but sometimes I feel I'm wavering on the edge.

Mary, glad you got the contact for your house.

Nothing much going on with me. Going to a friend's mom's house later for a cookout. I hope everyone's having a good weekend.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: Queen Tokelove on September 07, 2009, 01:46:21 pm: Wow, it looks like it has been a little slow in here....Not much going on with me, just been working on getting things going here for me. Tomorrow is going to be a busy day, I have 2 places to go to. One thing I have noticed is that though there is more help here than back home, appointments tend to move a little slower. And there is no such thing as calling because no one believes in answering the phones. Despite that and a few other things, I still like being here.

I haven't been on much due to the running around. And I also bought The Sims 3 for my pc so that has been keeping me occupied. I bet you ladies are probably out in your backyards grilling. Well, that is how I am picturing you all on this holiday. Enjoy!!!!
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: HollyStar on September 07, 2009, 02:44:39 pm: Hi ladies,

Queen, I'm glad that you are liking NY. When I get a new computer, The Sims 3 is on my list. How do you like it? How would you compare it to past Sims? Just curious.

Betty, I hope you enjoyed the cookout.

I'm doing ok today. On Saturday my bf and I went and had dinner at place in town. Anyway, I didn't like it much but I ate the potatoes. Yep, food poisoning! It was awful but I was so relieved when I stopped hurting, phew! Tuesday I will be calling the health department and make a complaint. I don't want anything but they need to know. Everything else is going good. It has been pretty cool here the past few days but yesterday was absolutely beautiful. Well, you all have a good day.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: keepingfaith on September 07, 2009, 07:14:30 pm: HAPPY BIRTHDAY SNOW!!!!!
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: Snowangel on September 07, 2009, 08:44:10 pm: Thank you everyone for my birthday wishes!! I just laid low today, my SO had some friends over so I took off and went shopping by myself. The JC Penney outlet was having its $2.99 sale, got some stuff for me and the kids.

Yesterday, I took the kids to a local carnival and then a park. Saturday we went down to a castle in CT that was owned by the guy that played Sherlock Holmes, it was a beautiful place.

Viv-That is crazy, that they switched grades on you but I am sure you will do well with whatever grade you are in. My oldest sons teacher offered me a helper position in her class, things have been so crazy at our school too.

BT- That really suprises me in this day and age, that they don't want any tatts showing, that must make things really hard. I hope you can find something soon.

Missy- Congrats on getting the house sold, yeah you better start packing before you know it, the end of Oct will be here.

Holly- That sounds just awful, sorry to hear about the food poisoning, I can't even imagine dealing with that.

Keeping- I am going to try to give you a call tomorrow when shorty is at football practice ;D

Queen- They have some pretty amazing WoW( I learned that on the site ;)) cakes on that cakewrecks.com, I immediately thought of you when I saw them. They look too good to eat.

Netta- I hope they figure out what is going on, there is no way it should take you a few hours to eat a hamburger.

#1- GOOD JOB, Lucas!!!! :-*

Everyone have a good night!
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: BT65 on September 08, 2009, 07:45:37 am: Queen, at the food stamp office here, they hardly ever answer the phone; the message that you get when you call says "press 1 to hold." But then, when you press 1, it says to leave a message. Which is useless, because no one calls back. It's very frustrating, I know. I'm glad you like it there, though.

Holly, I had food poisoning once and had never been so sick. It's horrible, so I feel for you. I would also let the restaurant know as well as the health department.

Snow, you would think that most places wouldn't care about tatts, but around here, it's very conservative (extremely), it's really maddening. We have a JCPenney home store here, and a Sears one also, but I never find out when the sales are until after they're over and someone will tell me, "oh, I got a really good deal on____."

Well, when I got home from the cookout, I noticed my "service engine soon" light is on in my car. So, yesterday I checked all the fluids, which are fine, checked to see if any of them are leaking, which they're not. So, I started the car again and drove it around the block, and the light's still on and stays on. I'm going to go to Autozone later if it quits raining, to see if they're still checking at no cost, what those lights mean. And I'm hoping my car is new enough that they can. It makes me very nervous, because I have no money to get my car fixed, so I don't know how I'm going to pay for any repairs. And I don't know any mechanics, so I can't have a friend work on it. Also, the wheel bearings are going out, which is about $300 per side. But, my best friend told me those can take awhile to go out, and it's to my advantage that I don't drive a lot. Of course, I don't know how I'm going to pay for those either. I swear, I wish something good would happen. It seems I've just had a lot of things going wrong lately. Major things, not little ones. I know the saying about God not giving us more than we can handle, but sometimes I believe He thinks I can handle more than I can. And I have at least 7 misquito bites. I haven't seen any around here, but the place the cookout was is out in the boonies, where there are bugs galore. Makes me glad I live in the city. So, I've been itching like crazy. I think I have some Cortaid in my medicine cabinet, which would at least take the itch away. I'm just not in a good mood today, and I really hope something gives soon, so all this bad shit will stop happening. :-\
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: vivyt on September 09, 2009, 08:17:44 am: Good Morning!

Betty- If I could I would give you a big hug. :)

Holly- I hope you feel better.

The first day with the 2nd graders went well. There is a HUGE difference between 1st and 2nd graders. I think I am going to like the 2nd grade even better.

Talk to you all soon!
Andrea
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: HollyStar on September 09, 2009, 03:20:59 pm: Hi Ladies,

Andrea, I'm glad that you are liking your new class. That's wonderful!

Betty, I hope you get the car thing figured out. And like I said before, you should come to California. Much more relaxed!

Snow, Happy Belated Birthday!!!!!! I hope you found some good stuff at Penny's.

I'm doing better. I was finally able to get the right number to make a complaint about the food poisoning. It was some environmental health department, I'm not sure. But I'll be getting a call from an Inspector to get more details and then he will be inspecting the actual restuarant. :o
Also, the other night a dear got inside our garden (the fence still isn't finished). I think it must have panicked when one of the dogs started barking in the house because the next morning part of the fence was broken down and one of the large cages around a plant had a good sized dent in it. I don't think it's first attempt to jump the fence went well, but it did get out after it did some damage.
Well, ladies, I think I'm just going to take it easy today. You all have a good one.

P.S. Where is everyone?
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: netta on September 09, 2009, 08:38:08 pm: HI GF's sometimes I go all day and forget to post on this site, a little senile i guess(lol)
I have a lot on my mind sometimes and just been plain tired!
ok went to the id clinic, ours i s called the hope center, I saw one of the new id doctors who happens to be an indian women,which is ok because she does take her time and explain things. they redid my labs, testing me for diabeites and Hep c, also my colesteroll is high, they think I have hepitits. That i may havegotten it sexually from my dh. But He has hep c and it is rare to get it that way, from what I read. Hep b is the one got by sexual contact. My liver functions were way up high!!! normal is 20- 40, mine were 65 last blood work check in May, now its over 100!!!!. Ok I'm not going to panic, my dh has hep c, .I had a test in may and my hep test was negative! They said it could have changed, also my sugar was up! , never happens to me! they made me see a nutritionist which was good to understand how to eat right for diabeties, high colesterol. All this can be the reason I have so much trouble eating and losing some weight. MY weight is fine, for my height.no wasting found.Which is good. Hopefully Wed my test will be back and I'll know whats going on.

Betty I really hope things get better for you real soon, remember when Queen was going through a rough time last year???? everything was going wrong for her, her son got locked up, remember , she made it through that and things got better, we are here for you, Darling, love and hugs for you, I wish you could move here with me in Georgia!!!
By the way i have a good friend who moved to Jersey, to be with her dying mom, her truck was stole and never found the first week she got there, her mom died of cancer a few months ago, then her nephew got killed , then last week her sister had a stroke and died, she is also sick has hep c and taking care of another sister who has full blown aids !!!
Just want you to know it could be worse!!!!
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: Snowangel on September 10, 2009, 12:01:03 am: BT- Where you able to get to Autozone? Hopefully, it just needs to get reset, try not to worry about it. I hear you, when I was on bedrest with the 3some, I was looking through a catalog and I found a pillow, I wish I could have gotten it. It said something like that" God doesn't give you anything you can't handle, I just wish he didn't trust me so much", that was my mantra pretty much everyday. It doesn't seem like it but things will get better. I will send you positive vibes and hugs. What day is your b-day?

Netta- Sorry to hear about your friend. I hope you get some good results on Wednesday, please don't forget us that day ;D Sounds like your new ID doc will be good.

Holly- Thank you, it was just nice to get out of the house by myself. I think I got some more school clothes for the kids at Penneys, I did find myself some shirts at Sears. They had sneakers in the kids clearance, if you buy one you get 50% off the other. I found a pair for one of the smaller boys and a pair that if my older son didn't like them, I could wear,since we wear the same size now,and of course, he liked them :-\ I am suprised you didn't hear the dear creating havoc in the garden, he must have been thrashing pretty hard to dent something. I am glad you are feeling better!

Viv- I am glad you like your new class!

Mum- I got the book, the 100 lessons one, I haven't read the whole beginning yet. I went in yesterday to see about getting the other 2 tested for any delays, I guess it is much better if a parent does it rather than a teacher, it goes much faster. How are you surviving with your hubby at school?

I lost my license so I had to go to the RMV for a duplicate today, that is a pain in the butt. The homework has started, Oh joy! ;D I have a case of CRS, I have no idea what else I have been doing? :o
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: HollyStar on September 10, 2009, 12:57:40 am: Evening Ladies,

Snow, I'm glad you had a nice time and that's funny about the shoes. The garden is kind of up the hill and the fence is a flexible metal so there wouldn't be too much noise I don't think. I should have let the dog out when she started barking though!

Netta, I hope you start feeling better and I really hope you don't have HEP C. You don't need another thing on your plate, but if you do, we are all here for you.

Betty, I was looking on Sephora.com , it's makeup and beauty product galore and I came across a tattoo concealer and immediately thought of you. It's from the beauty line of Kat Von D. She's a heavily tattooed tattoo artist and has a show on TLC. I don't know if that would work for you or not and I'm sure you could find something similar and cheaper on another site but here is the link: http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P231113&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=5905 (http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P231113&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=5905)

I got a call from the Inspector today and was on the phone with him for over 30 minutes. Tons of questions. He asked pretty much everything except what kind of toilet paper I use, LOL. He said that a public health nurse may call me to follow up and may want a stool sample (a little late I think!) but most likely IF it went to Trial (I think that is unlikely to happen). I really hope it doesn't go that far. I just wanted to alert them about the bad food. So hopefully no one else was ill and this will go away. Anyway, you all have a good evening.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: minismom on September 10, 2009, 07:41:05 am: This week has been one booger after another. Thank goodness it's Thursday ;)

Betty, hun, I wish there was a magic switch that would make everything better. You know I'd use it for you. If it's any consolation, the check engine light has been on in our car for about 2yrs and hasn't broken down yet (knock on wood). We had it checked out and the mechanic can't find anything wrong with it. When we get it inspected, Hubby just goes in and pulls the fuse for the light so it won't light up. If you don't mind, PM me your new apt. number. I assume the address is the same, just a different number. Here's to better times ahead.

Snow, YEAH! I LOVE that book. It's so easy to use and seriously works. I had big time doubts, but good grief, we had our kindergarteners reading by February. I couldn't believe it! I'm using it now with our autistic 4th grade son. He was reading before kindergarten then decided he couldn't read anymore. We were hoping it was a phase, but since it's been nearly 3yrs, I'm thinking it's not. He's our Mr. Calculator, Mim is our reader.

We're doing pretty good with Hubby and school. So far, he's made straight A's on all his test / quizzes. The hardest part isn't when he's in school, it's when he's home studying or working on a project, or doing his online class. The kids know he's home and don't want to leave him alone. I know he's home and it's hard to not give in to temptation and ask him to do something, or just sneak down and talk.

Yesterday our Autism therapist came over to work on our next step in the process. It was 3hrs long, but VERY informative. We worked on our family history, our goals, themes, fears, future plans, choices, schedule, stresses, ect. It was all written down on big sheets of paper. The lady said she turns it in to the center and they make a power point presentation out of it and send us a disc and paper copies. Our next meeting will be the middle of October where we'll set goals for our daughter and work on a "path" to get her to those goals in a year, breaking it down into what we'd like to see happen in 3mth intervals.

I've babbled long enough. It's getting late and I need to get the kids fed and ready for school. After, we'll all be taking our weekly trip to Walmart. Yeah....

Much love to you all!
Mum
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: BT65 on September 10, 2009, 08:13:11 am: Morning all,

Holly, there's a Sephora store at the mall here, and it's pretty expensive. I'll look at the link you provided a little later. Thanks.

Netta, wow, I'm sorry you're going through so much physically. I know I wasn't treating my diabetes, I lost a lot of weight. I don't remember if I was unable to eat or not. I really hope you don't have hep C. Ann would be a good one to pm about that, since she went through the treatment for it. I really have never heard of it being passed sexually from one person to another. Are they rechecking for it? And yeah, I remember when Queen was having all that stuff happen to her. It just seems so overwhelming sometimes. I'm sorry to hear about your friend. I don't know how people who are going through all that stuff she's going through stay sane. Thanks for your kind words. They mean a lot.

Snow, when you got your new license, did they make you take in documents, like your SS card, birth certificate, piece of mail with your address on it etc.? They started doing that here. Even if you're going in for a new license, when the current one is expired. You have to take in your whole life almost. I know all about the CRS syndrome. I got that back in my younger days, and it doesn't seem to get any better. ;)

Mum, good to hear from you. That autism therapist sounds like she's a good one. And congrats to hubby for those A's! That's terrific. My new address is the same, except it's apartment 1.

Well, I did go to Autozone. They guy tested the light, said it was either an emissions leak, or the gas cap being loose. I told him I had the exhaust replaced last year (which is true), and I just tightened the gas cap. He said it's most likely the gas cap. So, later that day, one of my friends came over. He looked at the gas cap, showed me where the seal was wore down, and also showed me a lot of rust at the top of my gas tank. So, yesterday, I went back to Autozone and bought a new gas cap. The light didn't go off, but my friend said the rust could be causing the cap to not close real tight. Otherwise, when I did get a new exhaust, I didn't get a new manifold, so it could be a leak there. I'm not going to worry about it right now. I know when I was younger, I had a car that had holes in the floor and a bad exhaust, and I had to drive around with the window 1/2 way down to avoid the fumes. I'm hoping the wheel bearings will hold out until maybe I can get in school, so I can take out a little extra on the loan money to pay for new ones.

Other than that, my cat has a yeast infection in her ears. I know this, because she had the same thing last year, and I took her to the vet. About a month ago, I called and asked if I could get a refill on the ointment the vet prescribed for her last year, so I got some ($25). The ointment is an antibiotic ointment, which makes no sense being that it's a yeast infection. Two of my friends said their dogs had the same thing, until it was discovered that they have allergies. So, I'm thinking my cat has allergies of some kind. I just don't have the $ to take her back to the vet at this time. I was reading online about using drops of diluted white vinegar, I also read about Hydrocortisone cream, and some kind of ointment that has to be ordered online. I may try the white vinegar thing. Has any pet owners ever had trouble like this with their animals?

Today my therapist should be here. Hopefully he talked to his criminal attorney friend about getting misdemeanor records sealed. Not much going on other than that. You all have a good one.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: vivyt on September 12, 2009, 08:27:23 pm: Hey everyone!

Netta- I hope you feel better. It sounds like this new doctor is doing a good job.

Holly- Are you going to press charges against the restaurant?

Mum-Congratulations to your husband :)

Betty- My dog has a similar problem with her ears. I have ear ointment that I put in when she starts messing with her ears. I also try to get her ears cleaned monthly and that has really cut down the infections. She also has allergies so my vet recommended giving her Benadryl. I give her one, twice a day. Much cheaper then a prescription.

Other then being exhausted, this week went well. Next week here I come!
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: missy on September 13, 2009, 08:39:47 pm: Hey Gf's
Just checking in to say hi. I have been really busy trying to get packed. I ache from head to toes.
Miss ya all. Mary
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: BT65 on September 14, 2009, 06:55:31 am: Just a quick note, since it seems people aren't checking in too much.

Andrea, I've heard about giving the dogs Benadryl. I think that's what my best friend's mom does with her dog. I just don't know how that would be handled with a cat. You know, dosage for the cat compared with a dog. And the vet I last took her to seems to want me to bring my cat in for everything, and I'm thinking she would want to run a bunch of tests to see what the cat is allergic to. Who knows, but the place I took her to, I've heard, is overpriced.

My therapist did talk to a criminal lawyer he knows. He said the lawyer seemed impressed with my story. The lawyer said that, people can't get misdemeanors expunged or sealed unless it was part of a plea agreement. And this state did away with the statute of limitations years ago. I had no plea agreements with the charges; I pled guilty, and was given probation every time. Well, then I talked to a guy who was a paralegal for a criminal attorney. He said they have things called post-conviction releases. He was saying that I would need to get the case #'s, and he would have to write up official documents to present to the court. I asked him how much this would cost (for him to do the work), and he said $500. I told him I couldn't afford that, and he said he would make it reasonable, whatever that means. I don't know if he meant $500 per charge or total (I have 3 charges I want taken off, or something like that). If there's nothing I can do about them, I'm pretty screwed. Indiana is such a fucked up state. I guess they want people to pay forever for past mistakes. And I think Michigan is the same way, since the charge I got there about 10 years ago is still on the record. I do have an appointment tomorrow for a free consult with a criminal attorney, so I'm going to ask about the post conviction release thing, to make sure what this guy is telling me is true. So, that's about it for now. I'm going to get a dexa scan done today. You all have a good one.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: camille07 on September 14, 2009, 09:36:06 am: Good morning ladies-

I wouldn't say I quit but I did take a leave of absence from the board for a while ;). I was really down with everything that happened back in June with my surgery. I was throwing myself a bit of a pity party and finally, I put a kibosh on a few weeks later.

Something really amazing happened to me around the 4th of July. I found out an old boyfriend, my first love who I was madly in love with...around the age of 20 was back in my hometown. I was in lusty crush around 16 up to the 20 year mark. He was the bad boy too. Really arrogant, selfish and boy did my folks despise him. We broke up he moved to San Fran and I had not seen him in 15 years. The funny thing is that when I first got diagnosed, one of the first thoughts were, I hope G never finds out about this. I still don't know why I thought that.

I decided to hold off on telling the story of how this all went down because it's long but interesting.
Your life can change in one day forever and that's basically what happened.

Basically he's living with me now. We're in love and very happy. He has become a man through all his trials in the last few years which is what made him grow up and become an incredible, caring person.

That's it really. I have been trying to catch up on reading the posts. But for right now just skimmed.

Betty hugs to you! Sorry that you are having such a rough time.

Andrea, are you missing the summer or looking forward to school which has since commenced?

Queen- It's official, you're becoming a new yorker? good for you! I'm sure you're very excited.

Snow- Is that your dane in the avatar?

Mini's mum- sorry to read about mini's wasting issues. Poor little thing. Sounds like your house hold is a busy as ever....hubby in School? great!

Netta- I had to be tested for hep c many times and I hate the wait. In the spring, I was picking up a friend for church. He asked me to grab his razor out of his travel bag. I reached in and it severely pierced my finger. It was the razor he used the morning before. But it was negative my test.

Anyway, nice catching up. I will continue to post.

Hugs,

Camms
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: Snowangel on September 14, 2009, 11:21:37 am: Hi Camms- It is so nice to see you again. That is great news, I am so happy things are going well for you with your old flame! Sorry to hear your were down for a little bit but very glad you are feeling better. No, that is our pit, Cassius, supposedly he is a king pit, which I had never heard of until we got him. He is not as tall as a Dane but taller than most pits.

BT- That is crazy that your state doesn't expunge that mess after awhile. I hope the lawyer will be able to help you out, don't they do any pro-bono work?

Viv- I have a question for you. Do you ever worry about your students and or thier parents finding out about your status. The only reason I ask is shitbag showed up at his daughters school and to make a long story short, the police had to be called. I can just picture him doing that out here too, acting a fool and telling everyone my business.. Hopefully, he is too stupid to find out where my sons new school is.

I am lying low today, Aunt Flo is kicking my ass :(
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: Queen Tokelove on September 14, 2009, 11:34:16 am: Hey ladies--

Sorry, I haven't been around. I have been running around getting things set up for myself here. It's been mad appointments plus my internet was down. Something was messed up in the lines. I have to wait 25-30 days before I can get any food stamps or medical. Which I may lose my medicare and have to go on ADAP...Any one know anything about this? What does it cover? But I do qualify for a lot of programs due to my status. It just amazes me how much help you get over here.

And then there was the drama with Section 8, where both Pa and Ny offices telling me I needed to get an extension from the other office. Papi has been my ears in all this since I can't hear that well on my cell phone. And he was calling them everyday, both offices. I guess they finally got tired of him, the Pa office faxed the extension paperwork to the Ny office. And I have my appointment next week but housing also had a studio apartment that I could've taken but I didn't. Studio apartment to me means an efficiency and I don't like those. So, they put me on the list for 1 bdrm.

Camms-- Good to hear from you. And glad you are finally happy. You deserve it.

Netta- Sorry to hear what you are going throuhg. I will keep you in my prayers.
Sorry I can't remember everything I skimmed over so if I missed anyone forgive me. This screen is jumping again. Got to go.....
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: netta on September 14, 2009, 01:43:03 pm: Wow I just lost whole post. Anyway high girlfriends!!
hope everyone had a great weekend. I watch Grand torino, with clint eastwood and it was great!
Also went to see "I can do bad by myself" and it was also great!
Well I am going through some real changes in my life, my marriage is on the rocks, I am seeking a peaceful resolution, called seperation, I am not in love with my husband, I must confess. I love him but not in love, I have made a big mistake getting married. :'(we are not getting along and things have come to a head. keep me in prayer
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: BT65 on September 14, 2009, 05:26:46 pm: Netta, I just wanted to jump in here real quick and tell you I'm really thinking about you and I'll keep you in my prayers. I'm glad you realized it now, though, instead of years from now. I'm sorry, I know that doesn't make it any easier. I guess at times like these, words seem a little akward. {{NETTA}}
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: Queen Tokelove on September 14, 2009, 08:04:05 pm: Damn Netta--- Sorry to hear things are not working out with you and hubby. Can your marriage be saved or you're just calling it quits? You don't have to answer that, I was just wondering because you seemed so happy. I want to see that Tyler Perry movie. I like Taraji P. Henson. Can you believe Kanye West and Serena Williams. What Kanye did on the Mtv music awards was just ignorant. Some people just get famous and act a damn fool.

Ok, I think my post makes 100. Time for this one to be locked and someone start another. Have a good night everyone...
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: camille07 on September 14, 2009, 11:10:53 pm: Netta- I have to agree with Betty....glad you realized it now. I was with my husband for 10 and realized I was not "in love". However, it doesn't make it any easier. It's still all sooo painful and I am sorry. I'll be praying for you too.

Camms
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: #1 mom on September 14, 2009, 11:49:57 pm: Netta - I'm so sorry to hear you're getting separated. The last thing you needed right now was more stress. You're in my prayers. {{{{{{{Netta}}}}}}}
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: BT65 on September 15, 2009, 07:36:02 am: Camms, I think it's great that you're in love. I was wondering how you were doing; it's good to hear from you.

Snow, I've called two different "free" legal places, and neither of them do anything involved with criminal records. I have an appointment today for a free consult with a criminal lawyer. I'm going to check out everything I've heard with him (not being able to expunge the record, and the post conviction releases). Yeah, Indiana really screwed up when they did away with their statute of limitations. It makes it pretty rough.

Queen, don't you just hate dealing with government agencies? You really have to stay on their ass.

Netta, I'm still thinking about you.

Well, as stated above, I'm seeing a lawyer today for a free consult. I'll see what comes of that.

Did everyone hear about Patrick Swayze? It was one of the first news stories I heard today. That's really sad. I loved him in the movie "Ghost." I guess that's it for now. You all have a good one.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: Snowangel on September 15, 2009, 09:16:12 am: Netta- I am very sorry to hear about your seperation. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Was this Wed or last Wed when you were getting the results on your test?

BT- Good Luck with the lawyer today! I read about Patrick Swayze last night, what a fighter he was, I love him in Dirty Dancing too, that was one of my favorite movies growing up.
Title: Re: Ladies' Thread #64: HIV - Fight it like a GIRL!
Post by: Queen Tokelove on September 15, 2009, 07:59:44 pm: Ok, well, I am going to start a new thread.....Consider this one closed.....