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Title: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: JustAGirl on July 02, 2006, 11:19:02 pm
Hello my name is Tiffany I am 27 married and have 4 kids.  I was diagnosed HIV+ in 2002 when I was 2 months pregnant with my daughter I have been + for 8 years.  My hubby was with me when I found out and has been with me through it all he remains negative!  I have had 2 babies they are 3 and 4 now and both negative. I have only been on meds during my pregnancies and a couple months ago due to a hysterectomy.  I am in great health and med free!

I have been looking for support from others in the same boat in my town they only seem to have support for men. I am hoping to find people to vent to when I need someone who understands! I look forward to getting to know all of you!!
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: Dachshund on July 02, 2006, 11:26:12 pm
Wow, welcome and what a story. You are about to meet some of the best women on the planet. Aw heck, the guys are not too bad either.

Welcome,
Hal :)
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: Teresa on July 02, 2006, 11:26:47 pm
Hello Tiffany and welcome to the forums. My name is Teresa and we found out 2 months ago that my hubby is HIV+ while i have tested HIV-.

This is a great site and im so glad that you found it. THe people here are wonderful!

Hugs
Teresa
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: AlanBama on July 02, 2006, 11:34:58 pm
Hello Tiffany, and welcome!

We have the greatest positive women here you could ever hope to meet!   I'm sure they will be able to offer you lots of support and guidance....  and some of us old guys have something to say now and then, too !

Hugs,

Alan
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: livingpositively on July 02, 2006, 11:55:20 pm
Welcome to this amazing group of people.  It truly is a family, and if you can't vent to family, well....you know.   ;)

I have had the distinct pleasure/honor of meeting two of the MOST amazing women on the planet this weekend.  If nothing else, you are in good...no...extraordinary company.

Shane
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: cubbybear on July 03, 2006, 12:01:55 am
Hey Tiffany, thanks for sharing your story with us, and welcome to the forums.  You'll find plenty of support and friendship here.

xx
matt
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: anniebc on July 03, 2006, 04:30:15 am
Hi Tiffany

My name is Jan and the mother of 6...but they only come home on holidays now, with their own families... ;)

Welcome to the forum..you have found the right place, the guys here are a wonderful bunch and like to keep us ladies safely tucked under their wings..they are very supportive to our needs so don't be shy about asking questions.

Hope to hear more from you.

Hugs
Jan :)
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: JohnOso on July 03, 2006, 05:05:20 am
Hi Tiffany,

Sounds like you have your hands full with your family right now.  Glad you stumbled in here though.  Pull up a chair and sit with us for awhile... ;)


John
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: Lisa on July 03, 2006, 08:13:32 am
Look no further new friend.

Consider this, your venting arena........though it would also be nice if you just hang out sometimes too. :)
I don't envy you. I raised three kids alone, and they put me through the mill!
I'm very glad that your hubby is supporting, that seems to be a rareity these days.
Nice to meet you...... and welcome aboard! :-*

Lisa
(the one in N.C. ;) )
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: Jena on July 03, 2006, 08:24:25 am
Hi Tiffany
 Like the others have said, welcome to the family, we're sorry you have to join us but we're glad you found us honey. I was diagnosed last Sept. and found this place shortly after that. I can honestly say the wonderful people here have  saved my sanity ( and probably my life) more than once already.
 I am a single mom of eight kids, only 3 left at home thank God! I work full time as a social worker and am doing great, been on meds since my diagnosis and  feel better now than I have in a long time.
 PLEASE, ask  anything you need or want to know, theres always someone here with a good answer. Share what you want, take what you need..
 Again, Welcome....
Hugs
Jena
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: penguin on July 03, 2006, 08:40:36 am
hey Tiffany, nice to meet you  :)
 looking forward to seeing you around soon!

Kate
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: bluelove on July 03, 2006, 08:54:25 am
Hi Tiffany

Welcome to the forums. This a great place for support and to vent.

I have two teens so right now my house is "drama' central.

Again welcome.

Blue
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: Cliff on July 03, 2006, 09:12:28 am
Hi Tiffany!!!

Welcome to the forums.  It's great to see more women around here.  We have a great bunch of women (and men) here so hopefully when you need woman-specific issues you can get the support here that is sadly lacking in your area.

Take care,

Cliff
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: angels4kelly on July 03, 2006, 09:34:54 am
Hi Tiffany,
Nice to meet ya'. I'm really happy that you've found this forum.
I've been positive for 16 years and I have found the people here to be a fantastic support system!!
I only found this forum a couple of weeks ago, but it already feels very "homey".
I love this place and the people are great to talk to! ;D

Peace,
Kelly  8)
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: kcmetroman on July 03, 2006, 10:19:07 am
Welcome to the Hotel California, Tiffany!!
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: Poz Brit on July 03, 2006, 10:29:30 am
Hello Tiffany,
Welcome, to these forums.

JOHN(UK)
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: skeebo1969 on July 03, 2006, 11:06:43 am


Tiffany,

   Welcome to the forums, as others have said, it's a great support group!  I am a parent too and if that was not stressful enough now we have HIV thrown into the mix!   Look forward to getting to know you.

Thomas
 
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: Christine on July 03, 2006, 01:24:55 pm
Hello!
I've been positive since '93, and am also married to a negative man. No kids, 4 dogs. I am glad you found the forums, it is wonderfully support.
Christine
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: purpledragonfly on July 03, 2006, 02:12:05 pm
Hello Tiffany,

Welcome to the forums, i don't have much more to say then the rest of the folks here, this place is wonderful. I have raised 3 boys on my own plus dealing with hiv and i have survived. Well at least i have a little of my senses left lol. I hope you stick around and meet some of the folks here they are wonderful.
Hope to get to know you better.

Love Wendy
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: jerry on July 03, 2006, 02:44:14 pm
Hello Tiffany.

Welcome to our family here.
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: TedEBearNC on July 03, 2006, 10:13:45 pm
Hi Tiffany,

Welcome to the forum.  I'm sure with two small kids you keep plenty busy.  It's a good thing you are in good health and med free! 

Look forward to seeing more of you.


Phil
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: kiki06 on July 03, 2006, 11:25:21 pm
Welcome Tiffany!

I'm new to the board but not HIV, I've been positive since 1994 as a result of a rape and found out in 1996. I'm a recently single (ex and I were together five years and his negative) mother to a wonderful five year old little boy who is my pride and joy and who is also negative. I've never been on meds except while I was pregnant with my son.

I'm so glad you've found the board, I think you will like it. I have really enjoyed reading and posting every once in a while since I found them, everyone seems really nice and helpful/supportive.

Hope to hear more from you soon!

Kiki
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: Jeffreyj on July 03, 2006, 11:42:26 pm
Hi There and welcome. This is the best place I have found in my 22 years of being poz. I'm glad you found us, and it is great to hear you are doing so well!
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: tendai on July 04, 2006, 07:32:14 am
hie Tiff. welcome to the forum, its great to have more females around.  i'm also 27 buti'm not married and i dont have kids.  this is a great place
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: Nadine on July 04, 2006, 08:00:15 am
Welcome to the forums Tiffany. You have really found the best place for support. I am not HIV+ but my husband is, I don't know where I would be now had I not stumbled across aidsmeds a year ago.
Looking forward to getting to know you better.
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: allopathicholistic on July 04, 2006, 08:15:29 am
Thanks for sharing your situation with us. You'll luv it here. You can learn so much just by reading other people's posts, like an education in of itself almost. Welcome  :D
Title: Re: Just wanted to introduce myself!
Post by: aztecan on July 04, 2006, 10:30:36 am
Howdy Justa,

You've come to the right place for support. There are some great women here, some great guys too!

Make yourself at home. Feel free to vent, rant, rave, laugh, whatever. We do it all here.

HUGS,

Mark