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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: EMMA on August 20, 2007, 05:22:12 AM

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
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
Post by: bolta72 on August 20, 2007, 05:28:24 AM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
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;
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
Post by: lola on August 20, 2007, 06:37:51 AM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
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.
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
Post by: Hawkeye on August 20, 2007, 06:56:00 AM
Hello and  :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
Post by: Ken Shelmerdine on August 20, 2007, 07:30:35 AM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
Post by: Romona on August 20, 2007, 09:11:59 AM
 :welcomesign;
Hi Emma!
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
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.
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
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.
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
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;
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
Post by: emilyc on August 20, 2007, 01:05:15 PM
hi emma!!!!  :grouphug;
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
Post by: st789 on August 20, 2007, 01:19:55 PM
Welcome.
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
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.
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
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
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
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
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
Post by: brenda on August 20, 2007, 08:08:03 PM
Hey Emma! Welcome to another fellow Canadian  :canadaflag;
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
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
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
Post by: keefer51 on September 03, 2007, 01:50:32 AM
 :welcomesign; Emma.
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
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;
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
Post by: Zach on September 03, 2007, 06:11:12 AM
It's great to have you here!
 :beer1;
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
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!!
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
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
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
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;
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
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;
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
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!
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
Post by: kidney4traci on September 11, 2007, 07:30:00 AM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hello Everyoneo
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