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« on: September 10, 2009, 11:20:13 AM »
Well, I am just about finished my first week of training for nocturnal home hemo


I believe that I am kicking a**, I have always paid attention to my nurses and the machine and it makes it all easier to learn.  I love being in Halifax , I needed time to myself and I am taking advantage of every moment.

Being almost at my 3rd anniversary of dialysis, I am finding a huge strain on Andrew and My realationship, I am not sure where it  will end, or if nocturnal will be better or worst for it , but i AM very EXCITED ABOUT NOCTURNAL.

Oh one more thing, I started my buttonholes today... so excited!
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« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2009, 01:35:42 PM »
I am glad your are getting a break. It is wonderful that you are a finding positive spin in your training. Love you! :)
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« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2009, 01:39:48 PM »
Good, good, news, Kim!!!

 :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;

Triple yea!  :clap; :2thumbsup; :clap; :2thumbsup;

Enjoy your training and I hope this makes a big difference for you all the way around.

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« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2009, 01:41:08 PM »
Kim, all this stuff does strain (most, not ALL, I know) relationships and it did mine also.  I'm hoping that as you get your routine down and start really feeling the benefits of more dialysis time that the pressure will ease a bit. 

Try, (not easy but give it a shot) to set aside time for both of you when D is totally off limits.

Best of luck with your buttonholes.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2009, 01:41:41 PM »
 :bandance; Kim, I knew you would do well. If you and Andrew were meant to be this will bring you closer.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2009, 01:43:41 PM »
i'm so excited for you.   :2thumbsup;     :2thumbsup;     :2thumbsup;







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« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2009, 02:23:12 PM »
This is great news   :yahoo;   You are one strong, smart lady  :thumbup;    I am glad you are having some time to yourself.  It is hard to have anything to give others when you are dealing with major issues.  I am in a period that I feel I have nothing left to give. Hopefully, your time in Halifax will give you some self renewal.  Being alone with one's own thoughts and doing only what you want to do, can be a wonderful luxury.  Sending loving thoughts   :cuddle;
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« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2009, 02:50:57 PM »
I love each and everyone of you, I have no idea what I would have done with out you all these past 3 years! :guitar:
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« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2009, 03:46:36 PM »
 :flower; :flower; Glad to hear training is going well!
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« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2009, 05:46:57 PM »
So good to hear it's going well.  I think you will love nocturnal.  I know that's what I'll go to when my PD stops working.  It's so reassuring to hear your story!
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« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2009, 07:36:12 PM »
That's excellent news, Kim!  I'm so happy for you!    :clap;
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« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2009, 10:58:59 PM »

You're such a smart girl - you'll be the valedictorian!  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #12 on: September 11, 2009, 04:36:20 AM »
After seeing how down you were when you made your video I'm so happy to read this.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #13 on: September 11, 2009, 06:15:51 PM »
 :bandance; :2thumbsup; :yahoo;  Way to go Kim!!!!  You will feel so much better doing nocturnal!!!  I knew you would do well with the training!!  It will be a complete change in your lifestyle.  Things will be a lot more "normal" once you get home and start nocturnal!!!  You "kick ass" girl!!!
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