I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.
October 07, 2024, 07:58:42 PM

Login with username, password and session length
Search:     Advanced search
532606 Posts in 33561 Topics by 12678 Members
Latest Member: astrobridge
* Home Help Search Login Register
+  I Hate Dialysis Message Board
|-+  Dialysis Discussion
| |-+  Dialysis: General Discussion
| | |-+  What's the best thing that's happened to you today?		 0 Members and 48 Guests are viewing this topic. « previous next »
Pages: 1 ... 4 5 [6] 7 8 ... 15 Go Down Print
Author Topic: What's the best thing that's happened to you today?  (Read 57707 times)
billmoria
Full Member
***
Offline Offline

Gender: Male
Posts: 133


Living life to my max
« Reply #125 on: April 28, 2011, 02:53:27 PM »
Another day with my love - just another gift of dialysis - we did not do much but aside from being weak i was feeling good.
Logged
WMoriarty
galvo
Member for Life
******
Offline Offline

Gender: Male
Posts: 7252
« Reply #126 on: April 28, 2011, 03:49:29 PM »
I got out of bed.
Logged
Galvo
willowtreewren
Member for Life
******
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 6928


My two beautifull granddaughters

WWW
« Reply #127 on: April 28, 2011, 06:25:37 PM »
We survived the storms with minimal damage.  :2thumbsup;

Lots to clean up. Lost some windows at school and glass in the greenhouse. The hail took a couple years worth of gravel off the shingle roof and our camper was damaged. We don't have phone service at school.

BUT!!!!

No one was injured. All my friends and family are fine! It was a very tense night, but it is over and we are all right!

 :yahoo;
Logged
Wife to Carl, who has PKD.
Mother to Meagan, who has PKD.
Partner for NxStage HD August 2008 - February 2011.
Carl transplanted with cadaveric kidney, February 3, 2011. :)
jbeany
Member for Life
******
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 7536


Cattitude
« Reply #128 on: April 28, 2011, 09:14:51 PM »
Bought great tickets to take my whole family to Stomp in 3 weeks.   :bandance;  Bring on the noise!
Logged
"Asbestos Gelos"  (As-bes-tos yay-lohs) Greek. Literally, "fireproof laughter".  A term used by Homer for invincible laughter in the face of death and mortality.
Sugarlump
Elite Member
*****
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 2160


10 years on and off dialysis
« Reply #129 on: April 29, 2011, 05:13:23 AM »
Feeding my 6 month granddaughter Leila for the first time. Priceless.
Bringing light into my darkness at last  :)
Logged
10 years of half a life
3 years HD 1st transplant Feb 08 failed after 3 months
Back to HD 2nd transplant Dec 10 failed after 11 months
Difficult times with a femoral line and catching MSSA (Thank you Plymouth Hospital)
Back on HD (not easy to do that third time around)
Fighting hard (two years on) to do home HD ... watch this space!
Oh and I am am getting married 1/08/15 to my wonderful partner Drew!!!
The power of optimism over common sense :)
Poppylicious
Elite Member
*****
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 3023


WWW
« Reply #130 on: April 29, 2011, 10:17:16 AM »
Quote from: willowtreewren on April 28, 2011, 06:25:37 PM
We survived the storms with minimal damage.  :2thumbsup;
I've seen a bit about that (mainly through American friends on FB); it hasn't received half the attention it deserved. I think somebody got married - or something - and that was far more important. Glad you're okay.

Quote from: Sugarlump on April 29, 2011, 05:13:23 AM
Feeding my 6 month granddaughter Leila for the first time. Priceless.
Bringing light into my darkness at last  :)
Awww, how lovely!  Capture every moment in your memory.

Blokey and I toddled off to the local animal shelter and were chosen by a cat.  She needs to be neutered but we should be able to pick her up and bring her home next weekend. 

 ;D
Logged
- wife of kidney recepient (10/2011) -
venting myself online since 2003 (personal blog)
grumbles of a dialysis wife-y (kidney blog)
sometimes i take pictures (me, on flickr)

Everything was beautiful, and nothing hurt.
billybags
Elite Member
*****
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 2190
« Reply #131 on: April 29, 2011, 10:40:51 AM »
I sat for 4 hours watching the Wedding. On my own "bliss" .  I told my husband if he wanted any thing I was unavailable. Meeeeeeeeeeeeeee Time.
Logged
TexanSummer
Jr. Member
**
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 95
« Reply #132 on: April 29, 2011, 12:09:24 PM »
When I got into the office today, there was a box of chocolate Turtles with a little note "Happy Admin Week"...chocolate is NOT allowed in the house....guess I'll just have to keep them at my desk & eat 'em all while at work.... 8)   It's the little things these days! :)
Logged
Wife of Charles --
   diagnosed with psoriasis in 2000?
   no diagnosed kidney issues until 3 weeks ago
   diagnosed with ESRD 2/24/11
   found out birth defect of kidney valve was cause 2/28/11
   started dialysis  3/1/11
   I still have a level head....most of the time
willowtreewren
Member for Life
******
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 6928


My two beautifull granddaughters

WWW
« Reply #133 on: April 29, 2011, 01:51:53 PM »
My daughter and SIL bought the house of their dreams today.

They wanted to find a house that had an in-law apartment that we could use when we are too old to live on our own (which I hope is a long, long time from now!!!!)  :rofl;

They know how much I love my pool, so this home also has a pool, to lure me away from my own home!  :2thumbsup;

The home is really lovely. I'm so happy for them!

Aleta
Logged
Wife to Carl, who has PKD.
Mother to Meagan, who has PKD.
Partner for NxStage HD August 2008 - February 2011.
Carl transplanted with cadaveric kidney, February 3, 2011. :)
Des
Elite Member
*****
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 2318
« Reply #134 on: May 03, 2011, 06:05:10 AM »
I woke up :rofl; lol no seriously, I made a date to see my mom on Sunday for mothersday. I haven't seen her in 6 months. My family won't be joining us. They have stuff to do. (not a good thing)

It is a good thing (one thing that this disease changed - she started caring - after 40 years) I know some of you know that my mom and I don't get along at all, but I am really making an effort.
Logged
Please note: I am no expert. Advise given is not medical advise but from my own experience or research. Or just a feeling...

South Africa
PKD
Jan 2010 Nephrectomy (left kidney)
Jan 2010 Fistula
Started April 2010 Hemo Dialysis(hate every second of it)
Nov 2012 Placed on disalibity (loving it)
Sugarlump
Elite Member
*****
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 2160


10 years on and off dialysis
« Reply #135 on: May 03, 2011, 09:12:25 AM »
i BOUGHT MYSELF A NEW LEATHER SOFA  wheee! IN A SUMPTIOUS HAVANA COLOURED SOFT LEATHER with recliners, matching armchair
and huge leather footstool/table for my laptop... and if felt good to treat myself. Only downside is it could take up to 12 weeks to appear as
made to order but will be worth it!
Its good to spoil yourself sometimes.
                                                    :bandance;  :bandance;  :bandance;

Also stopped at NEXT and bought chocolate coloured bedlinen, duvet cover, sheet and pillowcases, a thick Eygptian cotton towel in the same colour to brighten up my bedroom....such a a deep rich and sexy color...

                                                                                                         :welcomesign;
Logged
10 years of half a life
3 years HD 1st transplant Feb 08 failed after 3 months
Back to HD 2nd transplant Dec 10 failed after 11 months
Difficult times with a femoral line and catching MSSA (Thank you Plymouth Hospital)
Back on HD (not easy to do that third time around)
Fighting hard (two years on) to do home HD ... watch this space!
Oh and I am am getting married 1/08/15 to my wonderful partner Drew!!!
The power of optimism over common sense :)
Poppylicious
Elite Member
*****
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 3023


WWW
« Reply #136 on: May 04, 2011, 07:21:34 AM »
Quote from: Des on May 03, 2011, 06:05:10 AM
I know some of you know that my mom and I don't get along at all, but I am really making an effort.
I hope you have as lovely a time as possible with her.

Sugar, please may I have your bank balance?  Kthanx.

We saw John Cleese last night.  He made us laugh.  As for today ... I'm being lazy.  'Tis nice.

 ;D
Logged
- wife of kidney recepient (10/2011) -
venting myself online since 2003 (personal blog)
grumbles of a dialysis wife-y (kidney blog)
sometimes i take pictures (me, on flickr)

Everything was beautiful, and nothing hurt.
RichardMEL
Member for Life
******
Offline Offline

Gender: Male
Posts: 6154
« Reply #137 on: May 04, 2011, 06:26:33 PM »
My horse (Tigeriffic) came second......
Logged


3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS)
25/7/2006: Started hemo 3x/week 5 hour sessions :(
27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! :)

BE POSITIVE * BE INFORMED * BE PROACTIVE * BE IN CONTROL * LIVE LIFE!
willowtreewren
Member for Life
******
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 6928


My two beautifull granddaughters

WWW
« Reply #138 on: May 04, 2011, 06:35:22 PM »
Quote from: Des on May 03, 2011, 06:05:10 AM
I woke up :rofl; lol no seriously, I made a date to see my mom on Sunday for mothersday. I haven't seen her in 6 months. My family won't be joining us. They have stuff to do. (not a good thing)

It is a good thing (one thing that this disease changed - she started caring - after 40 years) I know some of you know that my mom and I don't get along at all, but I am really making an effort.

 :2thumbsup;

I was back in my own classroom today. I enjoy visiting other classes, but it isn't the same as being with my own kids.  :clap;
Logged
Wife to Carl, who has PKD.
Mother to Meagan, who has PKD.
Partner for NxStage HD August 2008 - February 2011.
Carl transplanted with cadaveric kidney, February 3, 2011. :)
gothiclovemonkey
Elite Member
*****
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 1659
« Reply #139 on: May 07, 2011, 04:02:33 PM »
Today, I held a part for my son, age 7, and my neice, age 6, for their birthdays, it was Western Themed, good turnout! We had a blast playing Pin the tail on the donkey, Horseshoes, we panned for gold, and had a Pinata! And of course cake and icecream...
We invited 40 school kids plus family, and only 4 showed up from school lol
AmaZING  day, sooo glad the rain held off until literally the SECOND we were getting in our cars to leave the park!!!!
Logged
"Imagine how important death must be to have a prerequisite such as life" Unknown
HemoDialysis since 2007
TX listed 8/1/11 inactive
LISTED ACTIVE! 11/14/11 !!!
okarol
Administrator
Member for Life
*****
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 100933


Photo is Jenna - after Disneyland - 1988

WWW
« Reply #140 on: May 14, 2011, 07:10:44 PM »
We just got the "big envelope" from a college that our daughter Becca got in! She's been at school in NY and wanted to transfer back to Calif. for her last 2 years of college. I am so happy for her!  :yahoo;
Logged

Admin for IHateDialysis 2008 - 2014, retired.
Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
willowtreewren
Member for Life
******
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 6928


My two beautifull granddaughters

WWW
« Reply #141 on: May 14, 2011, 07:27:22 PM »
Oh that is good news! So much better to have the chicks closer to home. It is easier on the mother hen!  :2thumbsup;

 :flower;

I got some flowers planted (and others will have to wait as a nice snake was basking in one of my flower boxes and I didn't want to disturb him).

We also went to a nice covered dish dinner with lots of friends.

Aleta
Logged
Wife to Carl, who has PKD.
Mother to Meagan, who has PKD.
Partner for NxStage HD August 2008 - February 2011.
Carl transplanted with cadaveric kidney, February 3, 2011. :)
jbeany
Member for Life
******
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 7536


Cattitude
« Reply #142 on: May 20, 2011, 08:31:56 PM »
Just got home from the Stomp concert - I got great seats for my entire family.  We all had a blast, and my 12 year old nephew was entranced!
Logged
"Asbestos Gelos"  (As-bes-tos yay-lohs) Greek. Literally, "fireproof laughter".  A term used by Homer for invincible laughter in the face of death and mortality.
RichardMEL
Member for Life
******
Offline Offline

Gender: Male
Posts: 6154
« Reply #143 on: May 21, 2011, 07:41:44 AM »
Today I walked around my local lake, which is Albert Park Lake (where the Melbourne Forumula One Grand Prix is held, incidently). The day was sunny and warm and lovely and I saw these gorgeous swans with their youngsters on their backs and had to take a picture, which I'm attaching.

Tonight.. my tigers won the annual "Dreamtime at the 'G" game in front of 83,000+ fans. We were the underdog, but I was confident we would win, and we beat the Bombers by 16 points. It was a sweet sweet victory, and given I had money on it - extra sweet!

oh, and I drank 4 beers during the game - another reason to be greatful for my transplant!!!!
Logged


3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS)
25/7/2006: Started hemo 3x/week 5 hour sessions :(
27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! :)

BE POSITIVE * BE INFORMED * BE PROACTIVE * BE IN CONTROL * LIVE LIFE!
kitkatz
Member for Life
******
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 17042
« Reply #144 on: May 26, 2011, 07:48:15 PM »
Quote from: jbeany on May 20, 2011, 08:31:56 PM
Just got home from the Stomp concert - I got great seats for my entire family.  We all had a blast, and my 12 year old nephew was entranced!


I loved the STOMP concert I saw.
Logged


lifenotonthelist.com

Ivanova: "Old Egyptian blessing: May God stand between you and harm in all the empty places you must walk." Babylon 5

Remember your present situation is not your final destination.

Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time.

"If we don't find a way out of this soon, I'm gonna lose it. Lose it... It means go crazy, nuts, insane, bonzo, no longer in possession of ones faculties, three fries short of a Happy Meal, wacko!" Jack O'Neill - SG-1
Brightsky69
Sr. Member
****
Offline Offline

Posts: 960
« Reply #145 on: June 01, 2011, 12:15:19 PM »
Today is my birthday! I had a nice birthday dinner last night, I received a cookie flower this morning and the Capt. sang happy birthday to me over the office intercom.

I had my birthday dinner because I have class tonight till about 7pm.  ::) It's been a good day.  ;D
Logged
Transplant June 11, 1991 (1st time) my mom's kidney
Received my 2nd kidney transplant Oct. 19th 2010.
willowtreewren
Member for Life
******
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 6928


My two beautifull granddaughters

WWW
« Reply #146 on: June 01, 2011, 01:48:50 PM »
So nice, Brightsky!

So I had a colonoscopy today!  :2thumbsup;

All looked good (and I'm glad I wasn't the one doing the looking!)  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;

Aleta
Logged
Wife to Carl, who has PKD.
Mother to Meagan, who has PKD.
Partner for NxStage HD August 2008 - February 2011.
Carl transplanted with cadaveric kidney, February 3, 2011. :)
Poppylicious
Elite Member
*****
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 3023


WWW
« Reply #147 on: June 01, 2011, 04:37:22 PM »
Yesterday I held my breath for longer than I thought I could.

Today I spontaneously amazed myself by painting the hall and up the stairs (although I did have a near-disaster with the ceiling)!

 ;D
Logged
- wife of kidney recepient (10/2011) -
venting myself online since 2003 (personal blog)
grumbles of a dialysis wife-y (kidney blog)
sometimes i take pictures (me, on flickr)

Everything was beautiful, and nothing hurt.
Des
Elite Member
*****
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 2318
« Reply #148 on: June 01, 2011, 11:21:29 PM »
Quote from: Brightsky69 on June 01, 2011, 12:15:19 PM
Today is my birthday! I had a nice birthday dinner last night, I received a cookie flower this morning and the Capt. sang happy birthday to me over the office intercom.

I had my birthday dinner because I have class tonight till about 7pm.  ::) It's been a good day.  ;D
:birthday;

Sorry, I missed it.


May you have many many many more!
Logged
Please note: I am no expert. Advise given is not medical advise but from my own experience or research. Or just a feeling...

South Africa
PKD
Jan 2010 Nephrectomy (left kidney)
Jan 2010 Fistula
Started April 2010 Hemo Dialysis(hate every second of it)
Nov 2012 Placed on disalibity (loving it)
Poppylicious
Elite Member
*****
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 3023


WWW
« Reply #149 on: June 02, 2011, 02:46:02 AM »
Quote from: Brightsky69 on June 01, 2011, 12:15:19 PM
Today is my birthday! I had a nice birthday dinner last night, I received a cookie flower this morning and the Capt. sang happy birthday to me over the office intercom.

I had my birthday dinner because I have class tonight till about 7pm.  ::) It's been a good day.  ;D
Ack, my brain didn't register this post when I came on yesterday ... sorry!  Happy (belated) Birthday!
Logged
- wife of kidney recepient (10/2011) -
venting myself online since 2003 (personal blog)
grumbles of a dialysis wife-y (kidney blog)
sometimes i take pictures (me, on flickr)

Everything was beautiful, and nothing hurt.
Pages: 1 ... 4 5 [6] 7 8 ... 15 Go Up Print 
« previous next »
 
Powered by MySQL Powered by PHP SMF 2.0.17 | SMF © 2019, Simple Machines | Terms and Policies Valid XHTML 1.0! Valid CSS!