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Title: Hello Everyoneo
Post by: EMMA on August 20, 2007, 05:22:12 AM: Hello There...My name is Emma. I am 37 years old and live in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. I am married and have two children: Alister is 4 and Amelea is 2. I own and operate a roofing company. It is really great to find this website. I start PD at the end of September. I am scared to death...no pun intended. I look forward to chatting with you all and feel a little better knowing there are others that are surviving this...Emma
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Post by: bolta72 on August 20, 2007, 05:28:24 AM: :welcomesign;
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Post by: donnia on August 20, 2007, 06:10:08 AM: :welcomesign;

I have not yet started dialysis, but I will soon... and I am scared to death too... you are not alone. :cuddle;
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Post by: lola on August 20, 2007, 06:37:51 AM: :welcomesign;
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Post by: Laurie on August 20, 2007, 06:45:18 AM: :welcomesign; Emma.

I can relate to being scared to death. I had my PD catheter placed two weeks ago so now I am just waiting to find out when I will start training.
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Post by: Hawkeye on August 20, 2007, 06:56:00 AM: Hello and :welcomesign;
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Post by: Ken Shelmerdine on August 20, 2007, 07:30:35 AM: :welcomesign;
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Post by: Romona on August 20, 2007, 09:11:59 AM: :welcomesign;
Hi Emma!
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Post by: paris on August 20, 2007, 11:05:30 AM: :welcomesign; You will find great information here and wonderful people who will help you through this emotional time. Glad you found us.
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Post by: Ohio Buckeye on August 20, 2007, 11:18:50 AM: Hi Emma
Welcome to the IHD Family!
I've been on PD about 16 months and I remember how scared I felt.
You'll find lots of helpful info here and support and new friends to help you through.
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Post by: MyssAnne on August 20, 2007, 11:29:18 AM: Emma! It's natural to be scared, heck, I cried for several days after my neph told me I was close to dialysis...I thought the world had come to an end!!! It does get better. Well, easier to handle, I should say. PLEASE do ask questions, though. Heck, feel free to rant! :welcomesign;
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Post by: emilyc on August 20, 2007, 01:05:15 PM: hi emma!!!! :grouphug;
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Post by: st789 on August 20, 2007, 01:19:55 PM: Welcome.
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Post by: goofynina on August 20, 2007, 03:07:36 PM: Hi Emma, Welcome to ihatedialysis.com. You have come to the right place at the right time my friend, the support you will receive from this awesome group of people is so awesome, i honestly dont think i would've made it this far without them. I am currently doing PD and i love it far more than hemo, i am just hoping it lasts as long as i do, :P Please do not hesitate to ask questions and post comment and/or concerns of your own, we are with you every step of the way my friend. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Take care... :cuddle;

Goofynina/Admin.
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Post by: Sluff on August 20, 2007, 04:14:18 PM: Howdy there EMMA,

Welcome to ihatedialysis.com from one roofer to another. Actually I don't do many roofs anymore but I used to be the third largest roofing company about 5 years ago in my area.

I'm glad you found us and I hope you find out all you need to know about PD here. We are like family here and once you join our family...there is no way out.

I hope you enjoy your stay and invite you to post often and ask questions if you have them.

Sluff/ Admin
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Post by: mj on August 20, 2007, 04:42:15 PM: Hey Emma. Welcome. From one Newbie to another, this is a good place with amazingly loving people. I look forward to getting to know you.

Mj
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Post by: brenda on August 20, 2007, 08:08:03 PM: Hey Emma! Welcome to another fellow Canadian :canadaflag;
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Post by: kitkatz on August 28, 2007, 04:52:22 PM: Welcome to IHD. There is a lot of information here. It will take a while to read it all. Look around at discussions that interest you. There are several pages of posts now. Welcome!

kitkatz,moderator
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Post by: keefer51 on September 03, 2007, 01:50:32 AM: :welcomesign; Emma.
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Post by: tamara on September 03, 2007, 05:02:30 AM: Hey Emma

:welcomesign;

Great to see you here, see you around the forum

Tamara xxx ooo :cuddle;
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Post by: Zach on September 03, 2007, 06:11:12 AM: It's great to have you here!
:beer1;
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Post by: del on September 03, 2007, 06:34:47 AM: Hi Emma!! Didn't realize you were from Canada!! I am in Newfoundland. We have quite a few Canadians here now!!
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Post by: EMMA on September 03, 2007, 01:04:13 PM: Yes...I live in Amherstburg...just outside windsor, ontario...it is directly opposite from Ohio...infact, I live on lake Erie and I can see Ohio from my back yard,...to far to swim though,,,detroit is just down the road...so we are really close to the US...love it there...Emma
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Post by: Razman on September 03, 2007, 01:33:13 PM: Well , we've already had a few email back and forth but as another Canadian I want to welcome you into IHD, :canadaflag;
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Post by: Wattle on September 03, 2007, 03:49:16 PM: :waving; Welcome Emma.

I too started PD at 37. I also have two kids :) I am glad you found us. :cuddle;
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Post by: Redbomb on September 06, 2007, 05:19:05 PM: :welcomesign; I look forward to getting to know you!

I've found the people here to be a great caring bunch!
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Post by: kidney4traci on September 11, 2007, 07:30:00 AM: :welcomesign;
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Post by: Bajanne on September 13, 2007, 12:07:47 AM: Welcome to our community! Sorry for the late welcome, but I have moved and all kinds of stuff is happening. Welcome from one who shares a Queen with you, as a member of the British Commonwealth!
I consider everyone who is facing this renal challenge and who comes upon this website as a very fortunate person. I know I bless the day that I found it just before I started dialysis. I was so prepared because of this site. So please take advantage of all it has to offer. We have become a genuine family here, as you are going to find out. Here is a group hug from all of us. :grouphug;

Bajanne, Moderator