Guest guest Posted October 24, 2000 Report Share Posted October 24, 2000 In a message dated 10/24/00 7:27:25 AM Central Daylight Time, js.tate@... writes: << Thanks for all the welcomes. I did actually do the basic tape yesterday after work and picking up the kids and as I sit here typing this, I just finished the basic tape at 5:25 a.m.! Yup, I got up early today! Day 2 of my 21 dc and on my way to day 3!! Joan >> Joan, YOU ROCK!!!! Keep up the good work and congrats on getting up early to do your workout..I know that can be a killer sometimes..when I first started Taebo and was doing it before work there were times when I just thought I couldn't move that early..after a couple 21dc it just kinda became habit for me..and not that its easy everyday, but definitely easier..I definitely make sure that I stretch out real good in the morning after a good nights sleep, and i know it sounds corny, but I don't like a big bright light that early..so I light several scented candles instead..the aroma seems to lift my spirits, it seems like a more spiritual thing to me..and I just enjoy it...anyways, I seem to be long winded today..but really congrats and heres a cheer to the rest of your 21DC!!!! Kathy Who likes to workout b4 everyone else is awake.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2000 Report Share Posted October 25, 2000 I hate bright lights and have 'fairy lights' (like you hang on Christmas trees) all round the house, and they cast a lovely 'glow' without the danger of candles. I workout in my bedroom, and the arch of lights over my bed gives it a good atmosphere when it's dark outside Jill who's brother has lights in the house and garden, so perhaps it's in the 'genes' lol > In a message dated 10/24/00 10:03:50 AM Central Daylight Time, > jlbaldini@h... writes: > > << Like you, I have to get up early to get my work out in some days, > too. We're talking like 4:30 a.m. some days. Thank you for that > great idea about candles! That seems like such a relaxing and > calming way to start my day. Very spiritual....communing with my > body, mind and spirit. oh lord, I hope I don't sound too hippie- > ish! LOL :0 Anyway, thanks for the idea and I'm sure my family will > appreciate it too since I won't be running around the house turning > on all the lights! > > Jen > Who loves candles for relaxing but never thought of using them this > way! > >> > Jen, > > Glad you liked the idea..I truly love my candles too...and like I said, in > the early morning..I hate a bright light..and the candles give off such a > nice soft glow and a pleasant smell to boot..Not to mention saving on > electricity!!! Hope you enjoy it... > > Kathy > Who has candles all over her house and can't wait for xmas candles to come > out cuz she loves the pine scented ones all over!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Welcome Holly & Dave! You will learn a lot lurking here but feel free to ask questions,too. We've got people who've been dealing with OCD for a lifetime and some for only a few weeks or months. I know this group has been a lifesaver for me several times over the past year or so since my daughter (now 9) was diagnosed. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Hi Holly and Dave! I think when OCD " arrives " and disrupts everything, we parents often get seemingly obsessed with reading/learning about OCD. The OCD Foundation website has great info, of course. Another I like is Western Suffolk (Dr. Fred Penzel) and the articles/info there: http://westsuffolkpsych.homestead.com/Articles.html And also this site has several conditions/info and the education stuff is great too: http://www.tourettesyndrome.net/ocd.htm Well, with the recent diagnosis, are you looking for a therapist or have you luckily found one? Many parents (including me) found that to be really hard, finding someone to treat children or who was experienced in actually treating OCD. > > Thanks for letting us join the list. We are Holly & Dave and we have three kiddos, ages 6, almost 4, and 2. Our six year old has a very recent diagnosis of OCD and we are trying to fly up the learning curve as quickly as possible. We will most likely lurk here for quite awhile, but may pop in with a question here and there. > > Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Holly & Dave, Yes, makes a good point. Learning about the mind has become my obsession : ) Now, my past time reading is about neurology and immunology. Now there's some great party conversation, eh? At least here, you'll be among like-minded people. My son is also 6. I went through a period of mourning and worrying, felt very sorry for myself and my son that he wasn't going to have a care-free childhood. But we have gotten past that and are making much progress with family therapy and understanding how to cope with our unique version of normal. When I first joined this group last fall and people would try to assure me it would get better, I never believed them. Ok, maybe it got better for them, but how could I know it would get better for my family? There are no sure things, but I can tell you that once you get past the shock and mourning, it does get easier to deal with. Not easy, but easier. Welcome to the group, > > Hi Holly and Dave! I think when OCD " arrives " and disrupts everything, we parents often get seemingly obsessed with reading/learning about OCD. The OCD Foundation website has great info, of course. Another I like is Western Suffolk (Dr. Fred Penzel) and the articles/info there: > http://westsuffolkpsych.homestead.com/Articles.html > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Welcome, Holly. Glad you found us. The thing that helped us most was learning about OCD. Just understanding the OCD better, made us understand what our son was going through, so much better. There are some great books out there, if you haven't found and read them already, that explains OCD well and helps you to understand the treatment that works, versus the things that don't. Some of our favorites are. . . What to do when your Child has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Aureen Pinto Wagner Ph.D. Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Tamar E. Chansky Helping Your Child With Ocd: A Workbook for Parents of Children With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Lee Fitzgibbons and Cherry Pedrick Talking Back to OCD by March The last two are workbooks that walk you through CBT and ERP the only therapy proven to help with OCD. Jump in at any time if you have questions. Everyone here is happy to share what has worked for them. BJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Welcome, Sharon. I'm glad you decided to jump in and introduce yourself. ) Glad you found us and are here too. How was your daughter when your husband stayed home with her? Did he notice lots of OCD issues? Or did it only escalate with this change of you staying home with her? Just curious. Change is always hard for those with OCD. Our son always reacted badly too it too. He seems to have become more accepting of it now that he is older (17). . More flexible in general, which is a relief. The flaring up and calming down of OCD is common. Our son's OCD and waxed and waned to the extreme throughout his life. Sometimes being so bad that he couldn't function at all, yet other times handling things pretty well, with just some quirks. It sounds like you are on the right track for treatment. I hope this therapist works out for you. The ERP is so, so important to them improving. It's great that is ready to do it, that is half the battle right there. . .Their readiness. Let us know how it goes. ) BJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 welcome melissa!! warmly, Lyla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Welcome ,I am so glad there will be another IBCLC/LLL in NC.I live in NYC but grew up in Fayetteville and my family is still there.Leigh Anne O'Connor, LLL, IBCLCSent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryFrom: -LLL Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:33:05 -0400To: < >Subject: Introduction Hi there! I joined the group last week after I heard about it from a private practice LC I met in Florida (Hi Ellen!). I am a LLL Leader and awaiting results from IBLCE...waiting...waiting... In the meantime, I’m trying to put my ducks in a row so that I’m ready to roll when I get the results. I’m working on the hope that I passed, but if not it’s back to the drawing board as far as retaking. Interestingly, I have no feel for how I did, so we’ll see. I live in NC and plan to do a mixture of working with a local Pediatrics network as a contractor and holding some breastfeeding classes and seeing private pay clients as need arises. I’m trying to come up with a plan for the Pediatricians that will work for them and their patients and allow me to have a bit of a flexible schedule. I have questions, but I will post them separately from my intro. Thanks a bunch! Statesville, NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thanks Leigh, There are quite a few IBCLCs in the Charlotte area and also in the Triangle, but I’m in Statesville, where the options are slim and the only LCs are affiliated with the local hospital. I want to do a mix of things so that I can serve more than one section of the population since there are a lot of people out of jobs right now with the Freightliner layoffs and so many need more help than what I’ve been able to do as an LLLL (which I will continue to do as well). Statesville, NC Welcome , I am so glad there will be another IBCLC/LLL in NC. I live in NYC but grew up in Fayetteville and my family is still there. Leigh Anne O'Connor, LLL, IBCLC Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From: -LLL Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:33:05 -0400 To: < > Subject: Introduction Hi there! I joined the group last week after I heard about it from a private practice LC I met in Florida (Hi Ellen!). I am a LLL Leader and awaiting results from IBLCE...waiting...waiting... In the meantime, I’m trying to put my ducks in a row so that I’m ready to roll when I get the results. I’m working on the hope that I passed, but if not it’s back to the drawing board as far as retaking. Interestingly, I have no feel for how I did, so we’ll see. I live in NC and plan to do a mixture of working with a local Pediatrics network as a contractor and holding some breastfeeding classes and seeing private pay clients as need arises. I’m trying to come up with a plan for the Pediatricians that will work for them and their patients and allow me to have a bit of a flexible schedule. I have questions, but I will post them separately from my intro. Thanks a bunch! Statesville, NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hi all, As I just joined this Yahoo group, I should let you all know a bit about me. I sat the IBCLE exam this past July, and I am hopefully waiting for my exam results. While I'm waiting, I'm also preparing for an international move back to the US, where I want to start a private practice. Starting a business is all new for me, so I have lots of questions. I'm also enjoying reading the list archives. I am the mother of two young boys, and I do volunteer breastfeeding counseling now. Sato Tokyo, Japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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