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Offline poobear

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Good news and Bad news
« on: October 10, 2006, 11:08:17 pm »
Hi all I just feel I need to express my feelings a little or vent or whatever.  First the good news...I went to ID doctor today and cd4=1107 %50 vl undetectable.  Wow theses are some great numbers best I have had in years.  I can not be happier about this. 

Now for the bad news.  I just got a phone call from my mom about an hour ago.  My aunt is in the hospital and is not expected to make it thru  night.  I wish I could have gone with my mom but my brother is taking her to the hospital.  My aunt lives about 4 hrs from me and I just couldn't do it tonight, due to various things.  I am usually always there for my mom and I wish I was there, but at least my brother is ther with her.  I am very upset with the news.  We knew she was battling cancer but we were unaware of how bad it was.  I think my uncle did not tell us everything cause he was either in denial or he wanted to protect her in some strange way.  I don't know.  guess i h=just needed to get this off my chest.  So I am sure there will be a funeral in the near future. well anyway thanks for letting me vent a Little.  Right now the bad news outweighs the good for now.  Rachel  >:(
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Offline cjc

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Re: Good news and Bad news
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2006, 11:45:25 pm »
Sorry to hear about your family's pending loss. We can only do so much so take comfort that your brother was able to be their for both your mother and aunt. I hope eventually your pain will ease                                                                                     On a brighter note your #'s are really great , Keep up the good work.   Cristy
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Offline Teresa

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Re: Good news and Bad news
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2006, 11:50:53 pm »
Rachel,

So sorry to hear about your aunt. I will keep your family in my prayers!

Big Hugs
Teresa

P.S. Your numbers are FANTASTIC!
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CD4:320
  %: 26.7
 VL: <20
Atripla (started it 8/24/06)

Offline Queen Tokelove

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Re: Good news and Bad news
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2006, 11:52:24 pm »
Sorry to hear about your Aunt. I lost my father to cancer. I had been upset because everyone in family seem to have known but me. I was mad and upset at first but then later I undestood why I was the last to know. I was close to my father and he knew I would worry>Capricorns are emotional by nature. I hope that your Aunt can atleast be comfortable while she is still with you. Blessing to you...

Namaste,

Queen Akasha
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Started Atripla/Ziagen on 9/13/07.
10/31/07 CD4-265 VL- undetectable
2/6/08 CD4- 401 VL- undetectable
5/7/08 CD4- 705 VL- undetectable
6/4/08 CD4- 775 VL- undetectable
8/6/08 CD4- 805 VL- undetectable
11/13/08 CD4- 774 VL--undetectable
2/4/09  CD4- 484  VL- 18,000 (2 months off meds)
3/3/09---Starting Back on Meds---
4/27/09 CD4- 664 VL-- undetectable
6/17/09 CD4- 438 VL- 439
8/09 CD4- 404 VL- 1,600
01-22-10-- CD4- 525 VL- 59,000
Cherish the simple things life has to offer

Offline Life

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Re: Good news and Bad news
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2006, 11:54:30 pm »
You can still be there for them... Just not tonight.. Thats ok...

You can put 5 sets of my cd4's in yours!  Goodness Gracious! ;)
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Offline allopathicholistic

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Re: Good news and Bad news
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2006, 12:19:10 am »

Dear Rachel,
Wish I knew what to say. Peace love and light, honey
Your labs are great
~Alex
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Offline angels4kelly

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Re: Good news and Bad news
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2006, 07:53:05 am »
Dear Rachel,
I'm very sorry about your Aunt, I've lost several family members to Cancer.

I know it bums you out not to be able to be there to help your mom right now, but you'll be there for her as soon as you can.

On a brighter note, hon...WOW! How 'bout them CD4's!!!

Wishing only the best for you, Rachel.
Love ya'.
Peace,
Kelly

                                             
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POSITIVE SINCE-10/1990
CD4-610
CD4%-29.3
VL-UNDETECTABLE
VIREAD,VIRACEPT, EPZICOM

MOST RECENT...
10/9/2006
CD4's-714
CD4%-30%
VL-Undetectable
DIAGNOSES POSITIVE 10/90
SAME MEDS, VIREAD, VIRAMUNE, EPZICOM.

SHOOT FOR THE MOON! YOU MAY MISS,
BUT YOU'LL LAND IN THE STARS :)

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knowing yourself is true wisdom.
Mastering others is strength;
mastering yourself is true power.
 
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Offline poobear

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Re: Good news and Bad news
« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2006, 06:30:51 pm »
Thank you Cristy,Teresa, Queen,Alex,Eric and Kelly.  Good news is she made it thru the night and she is home now.  I guess it is a matter of time but sometimes miracled=s happens.  Thank you again for your support.  Rachel
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Offline Teresa

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Re: Good news and Bad news
« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2006, 08:02:37 pm »
Pooh,

Keep us posted on your aunt. You and your family are in my prayers.

Hugs
Teresa
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Offline allopathicholistic

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Re: Good news and Bad news
« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2006, 08:55:47 pm »
Quote from: poobear on October 11, 2006, 06:30:51 pm
Good news is she made it thru the night and she is home now.  I guess it is a matter of time but sometimes miracled=s happens. 

home sweet home - there's no place like home. i'm glad to read this good report about your aunt. miracles are awesome blessings. keep us posted  :-*
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Offline Life

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Re: Good news and Bad news
« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2006, 09:13:33 pm »
Rachel this is the time to be close and be "near"... She is home now... Give her some loving and say some prayers....  Make the most out of the time that you both have.....   You just never know when things are going to unfold....

Love,
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