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karen547
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« on: August 15, 2008, 05:32:32 AM »
My parents are leaving this morning for the trip to Canada. I am gonna be by myself for 10 days. I have been home alone before I just hate it lol. I always hear weird noises that I never hear before, and my mind plays tricks on me.  I will probably be on here a lot more than usual!
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« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2008, 06:15:32 AM »
aww don't be too lonely Karen... think of the freedom you have to do things on your own... laze around... walk around naked if you like (just be careful with the curtians in the front window... ;) spend all day in your pj's etc... hehehe woohoo...

and we'll be here to keep you company so don't worry... be happy!!! :)

 :cuddle;
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« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2008, 08:14:13 AM »
Can you turn it into a fun time? Do you have friends who might be interested in a girl-night to break up the week?
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1972: Diagnosed with "chronic kidney disease" (no specific diagnosis)
1994: Diagnosed with FSGS
September 2011: On transplant list with 15 - 20% function
September 2013: ~7% function. Started PD dialysis
February 11, 2014: Transplant from deceased donor. Creatinine 0.57 on 2/13/2014
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« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2008, 08:33:03 AM »
Wow.  A few days alone sounds like heaven to me.  I'd be making sure all my sleep pants were ready for putting on as soon as I came home from work.  I would also make sure I had my own favorite treats as dinners - pasta salad w/feta cheese and veggies every night!  I might even eat a scoop of ice cream before eating the salad!!  Or better yet - I'd make some brownines and there would actually be some left on day 2.  I would plan on at  least 1 hour of blasting music and dancing my heart out in my living room.   During TV time, I'd watch Bravo and TLC without having to hear someone else whine about it.  I'd rent a few chick flicks, the ones I can't watch without hearing my husband and son groan throughout.  I'd watch 'When Harry met Sally' and 'You've got mail' as many times as I wanted!  I would go in the backyard and read a book without hearing "Mom...." or "Honey...." a hundred times.  I might even go over to my sister's and swim/sunbathe all day.

But then, on day 3... I'd miss them all and I'd start hearing those noises.
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« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2008, 08:33:31 AM »
Quote from: Deanne on August 15, 2008, 08:14:13 AM
Can you turn it into a fun time? Do you have friends who might be interested in a girl-night to break up the week?
Girl night? Hey Richard any chances of catching a plane?
Oh, Oh...did I just say that?
What I meant to say was I hope you can find something fun to do with your time.
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« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2008, 09:36:20 AM »
Enjoy your time with us! We'll have a party. The best part is since we aren't physically there, no mess!
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« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2008, 10:22:39 AM »
And we don't eat your food!   :rofl;  Enjoy some quiet time.  They will be home before you know it.
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« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2008, 01:59:14 PM »
leave it to RichardMel to suggest to walk around naked :sir ken;
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« Reply #8 on: August 15, 2008, 05:13:49 PM »
try  have a  nice  relaxing  week,do  some of  the  stuff  you  can't  do  when  your  parents  are  home.
they'll  be  back  before  you  know  it.


hope your  mums  doing  ok  and  college  too
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« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2008, 05:26:32 PM »
I hear a slumber party calling.......even if it's by yourself.  :waving;
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Gortex clotted off Thanksgiving Week of 2007, was unclotted and promptly clotted off 1/2 hour later so Permacath Rt chest.
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« Reply #10 on: August 15, 2008, 05:33:24 PM »
Hey Karen, my son (only child) is leaving for college on Wednesday, so I'll be looking for company too.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #11 on: August 15, 2008, 05:42:54 PM »
My husband is leaving Sunday for a business trip, so I'll be there in spirit...however, my 9 year old son is still here, so no walking around naked or watching chick flicks without the accompanying groans. Enjoy it for me!!!
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« Reply #12 on: August 15, 2008, 06:20:00 PM »
Well I ordered my Chinese and now have leftovers for a couple days at least. I am in my parents room on my laptop and in there big comfy bed! I am just going to relax this weekend, mayeb go to the bookstore and pick up a new book.
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« Reply #13 on: August 15, 2008, 06:24:38 PM »
Ohhhhh, I'm forbidden to go to bookstores as I usually try to buy one of each..........they love me and I can't afford it...I would love to go, and I'm kicking myself tonight..the kids asked me to go to the beach with them this weekend and during my migraine I said no...well, now it's gone and so are they.........grrrrr.
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Lost vision due to retinopathy 12/2005, 30 Laser Surg 2006
ESRD diagnosed 12/2006
03/2007 Fantastic Eye Surgeon in ND got my sight back and implanted lenses in both eyes, great distance & low reading.
Gortex 4/07.  Started dialysis in ND 5/4/2007
Gortex clotted off Thanksgiving Week of 2007, was unclotted and promptly clotted off 1/2 hour later so Permacath Rt chest.
3/2008 move to NC to be close to children.
2 Step fistula, 05/08-elevated 06/08, using mid August.
Aug 5, 08, trained NxStage and Home on 9/3/2008.
Fistulagram 09/2008. In hospital 10/30/08, Bowel Obstruction.
Back to RAI-Latrobe In Center. No home hemo at this time.
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« Reply #14 on: August 16, 2008, 03:45:12 AM »
We're all here for you if you need company but I hope you can enjoy your time alone ................... you will all really appreciate one another when they get back (and hey they might even bring you something nice  :rofl;)
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« Reply #15 on: August 16, 2008, 07:04:18 AM »
Quote from: twirl on August 15, 2008, 01:59:14 PM
leave it to RichardMel to suggest to walk around naked :sir ken;

Well be fair.. I also suggested spending all day in her PJ's.... :)

And Joe Paul... I coudln't possibly fly in for a girl's night at Karen's - that would make it not a girl's night!!!!

Besides, maybe I just want Karen... alone.... heheheh (that's meant in a flirty way, not a scary weird way!!)  >:D
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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS)
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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!
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« Reply #16 on: August 16, 2008, 08:02:47 AM »
RM,  I just cannot ever picture you in a weird scary way.  You're far too sweet and Celeste would have gone AWOL by now if she had gotten weird scary vibes. 
Enjoy the freedom to do whatever you feel like Karen.
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« Reply #17 on: August 16, 2008, 09:45:36 AM »
Thank you monrein *blush*

Celeste is right here asleep on my jumper (er.. sweater) on the sofa... she is a very happy kitty!
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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!
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« Reply #18 on: August 16, 2008, 02:39:59 PM »
Quote from: RichardMEL on August 16, 2008, 07:04:18 AM
And Joe Paul... I coudln't possibly fly in for a girl's night at Karen's - that would make it not a girl's night!!!!
Richard, thats the idea, we can be party crashers!!
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« Reply #19 on: August 16, 2008, 07:17:41 PM »
But.......do you guys dance on tables???    :rofl;   :clap;
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Lost vision due to retinopathy 12/2005, 30 Laser Surg 2006
ESRD diagnosed 12/2006
03/2007 Fantastic Eye Surgeon in ND got my sight back and implanted lenses in both eyes, great distance & low reading.
Gortex 4/07.  Started dialysis in ND 5/4/2007
Gortex clotted off Thanksgiving Week of 2007, was unclotted and promptly clotted off 1/2 hour later so Permacath Rt chest.
3/2008 move to NC to be close to children.
2 Step fistula, 05/08-elevated 06/08, using mid August.
Aug 5, 08, trained NxStage and Home on 9/3/2008.
Fistulagram 09/2008. In hospital 10/30/08, Bowel Obstruction.
Back to RAI-Latrobe In Center. No home hemo at this time.
GOD IS GOOD
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« Reply #20 on: August 17, 2008, 03:37:45 AM »
Quote from: G-Ma on August 16, 2008, 07:17:41 PM
But.......do you guys dance on tables???    :rofl;   :clap;
I would surely try, specially for tips!!
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« Reply #21 on: August 17, 2008, 10:01:35 AM »
Tip from me would be """Blue Boy in the 9th"""   :rofl;  :rofl;  :rofl;  :rofl;
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Lost vision due to retinopathy 12/2005, 30 Laser Surg 2006
ESRD diagnosed 12/2006
03/2007 Fantastic Eye Surgeon in ND got my sight back and implanted lenses in both eyes, great distance & low reading.
Gortex 4/07.  Started dialysis in ND 5/4/2007
Gortex clotted off Thanksgiving Week of 2007, was unclotted and promptly clotted off 1/2 hour later so Permacath Rt chest.
3/2008 move to NC to be close to children.
2 Step fistula, 05/08-elevated 06/08, using mid August.
Aug 5, 08, trained NxStage and Home on 9/3/2008.
Fistulagram 09/2008. In hospital 10/30/08, Bowel Obstruction.
Back to RAI-Latrobe In Center. No home hemo at this time.
GOD IS GOOD
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« Reply #22 on: August 18, 2008, 07:34:20 AM »
How's it going so far Karen? Any Chinese food left? YUM!!!!!!! Ya never know, you might discover you love having the house to yourself.  :cheer:

Have your parents checked in to tell you how it's going with the estate stuff?
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Deanne

1972: Diagnosed with "chronic kidney disease" (no specific diagnosis)
1994: Diagnosed with FSGS
September 2011: On transplant list with 15 - 20% function
September 2013: ~7% function. Started PD dialysis
February 11, 2014: Transplant from deceased donor. Creatinine 0.57 on 2/13/2014
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« Reply #23 on: August 18, 2008, 09:40:12 AM »
Quote from: G-Ma on August 17, 2008, 10:01:35 AM
Tip from me would be """Blue Boy in the 9th"""   :rofl;  :rofl;  :rofl;  :rofl;
Quick tip for you, do not play in traffic!!  :rofl;
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« Reply #24 on: August 18, 2008, 01:15:14 PM »
Karen
I used to hate it when my mother and my stepfather would go out of town
the house felt so lonely

tip #23
air out the house
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