im teniya

[teniya]

It seems a very rude person in here thinks mommy and daddy paid for everything. Well this is my story. I was diagnosed with stage 5 renal reflux at two. I lived in a foster home from nine months till 16, they ignored and neglected my condition. When i was 8 i had an emergency surgery to fix my reflux (urethra re-implantation). but sadly for me it was too late. Kidneys had failed. Then again did no one take care of me so at 15 I got pregnant ,due to reason that have nothing to do with this site,  They failed completely. I started hemo right after i had my daughter. That went well for three years. I just decided too much time was spent away from my kid. So i switched to PD. I hold a steady job, go to school, have my own place, and raise a kid all on dialysis. Oh and ive been doin since i was 16. So there is no excuse. Everyone does take things differently. But god wouldnt put you through anything you cant handle.

[Rerun]

OK, I stand corrected.  You go girl!   

My first impression was that you were not negative and so loved dialysis.  That pissed me off.  I apologize   

I'm glad dialysis goes well for you and that you appreciate life.  You have a daughter to live for.

Welcome to this site and don't forget on your bad days you can come sit by me.

There are lots of positive people here and lots to talk about and learn.         

Rerun, Moderator

[teniya]

i do love dialysis simply because i wouldnt be here without it. 100 years ago We'd all be dead. so i appreciate life and god.

[Rerun]

i do love dialysis simply because i wouldnt be here without it. 100 years ago We'd all be dead. so i appreciate life and god.

55 years ago we would be dead.  So yes, today for me life is good.  I don't have to go get hooked up until tonight.  And Church on Sunday lets me know where I'm going.

                     

[teniya]

well since dialysis was around in the 1950's and was created in 1913 i'd assume we'd be ok fifty five years ago. lol. I 'd also like to say I love dialysis so much im going to school to be a nurse, so that I can become a charge nurse at a clinic. and im still on manuals on PD. I have a question about the cycler. if you kinda fill a pinch at the end of your draining will it be worse on the machine since you arent controlling it?

[Rerun]

Try to ask questions in the proper spot.  You will get more action.  Go to PD home dialysis.

Thanks.

Rerun, Moderator

[paul.karen]

Hello Teniya,

Well what a start huh.

I am glad you found us here at IHD.  Hope that you stick around and can get and give some good support and information.  You have been through alot at an early age.  I am glad to see you are on a good course and in a good place in your life.

P&K

[MooseMom]

Thank you so much for introducing yourself and for telling us your very compelling story.  You are most welcome here, and I am sure there are plenty of people who will look to you for inspiration.  But I can't agree about the God thing.  One member posted a thread about a high school acquaintance who committed suicide after returning from military duty.  He was given something he couldn't handle, and I don't know where God was at that moment of his death.  But that's a whole 'nuther topic perhaps for a whole different site.

[paul.karen]

Teniya,

Under the topic dialysis discussions the fifth thread down (on my computer anyways) is a thread all about CCPD.  many good threads in there about the cycler.  Also that is where you could go to ask questions about the cycler.

[MooseMom]

Yes, paul.karen is our resident expert on that topic; they are particularly kind and compassionate AND informative. 

I'd love to hear about your daughter!  I love punkins!

[st789]

You r an inspirational for many kidney pts.  Thanks for sharing!

[teniya]

my daughter

[MooseMom]

Oh Teniya, she is just gorgeous.  My heart is melting!  Thank you so much for posting a photo; it has made my day.

[Jean]

How delightful to look at that gorgeous child. Sorry for all of your kidney related problems, but you seem to have overcome them. I am glad you are going to become a nurse. Oh, and BTW  to IHD.

[Quickfeet]

She is so cute.

[galvo]

G'day teniya and We're not too bad here and we've all got this rotten disease in common. You stick around. I think your contributions will be valuable. And - what a cutie your daughter is!

[karen547]

I'm glad we patched things up and your daughter is soooo cute!!

[Razman]

  A very inspiring story and a very cute daughter. You should be very proud of her and yourself. You have handled the situation well and I hope that you will stay in touch with us.   

[RichardMEL]

She's a little angel (and I'm not generally a kid person!).

I think YOUR attitude has a lot to do with how you have handled the adversities in your life - dialysis, teenage/single mother, being a foster kid, etc - clearly you're someone who won't take no crap and make the most of it. That's fantastic and you're proof that dialysis helps us live our lives, not control them.

Welcome! 

RichardMEL, Moderator

[looneytunes]

Hi Teniya and I also would like to welcome you to IHD.  I am a caregiver to my husband who has been on dialysis since 2007.  It has it's challenges but overall, life is good. 

Your daughter is beautiful!

I look forward to seeing your posts.