Bragging

[Guest guest]

Hi Ann,

What did you do? only copper?(I guess you're hyper)

Yes I'm new to this and your message gives me hope. thanks

Bragging

>

> I just have to tell someone that will appreciate this.

>

> Blood work continues normal. This is 6 months of being " normal " .

>

> TSH 2.79 (normal is 0.49-4.67)

> T uptake 36.2 (normal is 25.5-39.0)

> Free T4 1.2 (normal is .7-1.9)

>

> Still taking most of the supplements.

>

> For those that are just starting their journey I hope this give you yet

> more

> hope.

> We are fortunate to have this group doing research and encouraging us to

> make

> informed choices.

>

> I'm about to start hormone replacement therapy. I worry I'll rock the

boat

> of " normality " . Gotta save my bones though.

>

> Anybody have experience with HRT? I know we talked about this once but

> I've

> forgotten. (I think we talked about progesterone mostly)

> Anybody taking parathyroid hormone for bone mass?

> Anybody taking testosterone for bone mass?

>

> Did your bone loss decrease...did you gain any bone mass?

> Did you have problems?

> What kind of estrogen did you take and by what route?

> Are you continuing with HRT for long periods of time?

> What happened to your thyroid tests?

>

> Did you cycle the estrogen and progesterone or just take it together?

>

> I think HRT is related to the subject...others may not be interested.

>

> You may answer directly rather than through the group.

>

> ABerry3837@...

>

> Ann

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[Guest guest]

Dear Ann,

We have discussed this before on this board, so you may want to go to the

archives. If you take estrogen, just don't take Premarin--that horse urine

crap the doctors are pushing. See an alternative physician, or someone who

will give you plant-based estrogen creams. They are not dangerous, and are

much kinder to the liver. Estrogen is not one hormone, but is made of three

components. I don't remember what they are, but only one is implicated as

raising the risk for breast cancer--the other two are relatively safe. A

doctor should know which is which. Also, HRT is not necessary for bone

health--eating plant estrogens, such as soy, or using estrogen creams, plus a

good exercise program and calcium/magnesium should do the trick.

Good luck,

AntJoan

[Guest guest]

Congratulations on your blood work. I'm really happy for you. Please remind

me if you're currently taking meds and supplements, or supplements only.

Thanks,

Esther

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone,

We have probably already discussed this but here goes, what vitamins/minerals

do you also need in addition to calcium and magnesium in order for the

calcium to be utilized correctly? Thank you, this question is for my mom.

Thanks

[Guest guest]

,

That is so nice, it makes you feel so happy when they start doing

things, my first reaction is cry, hold my little one and kiss her and then

call my husband if he is not at home, my mother, my sister. Well Iam very

happy for you all.

Mabel, mom to Carolina, cristian, a-ds ( 10.5 months old)

>From: Shellhutch@...

>Reply-Multiples-DSonelist

>Multiples-DSonelist

>Subject: Bragging

>Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 13:55:54 EST

>

>I had to write and tell everyone, Bill finally did something before his

>brothers!!! He has learned to whistle! He has been running around here all

>day whistling a tune for us!!! It is driving and Alec crazy

>that

>they can't do it!! They have been trying all day and can't get it, but Bill

>has it down!!! I am so proud!! I know the dumbest things can thrill you

>sometimes!! I never thought of whistling as a big deal until today!!! Just

>wanted to share my story with everyone!!!

>- Mom to Bill(DS), and Alec age 4 and Hunter age 2

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Congratulations to BILL!!!!!!!!

Now he can whistle all the way to town..lol

mom to 6(DS) and Dayton 19months(DS)

Bragging

>From: Shellhutch@...

>

>I had to write and tell everyone, Bill finally did something before his

>brothers!!! He has learned to whistle! He has been running around here all

>day whistling a tune for us!!! It is driving and Alec crazy

that

>they can't do it!! They have been trying all day and can't get it, but Bill

>has it down!!! I am so proud!! I know the dumbest things can thrill you

>sometimes!! I never thought of whistling as a big deal until today!!! Just

>wanted to share my story with everyone!!!

>- Mom to Bill(DS), and Alec age 4 and Hunter age 2

>

>---------------------------

[Guest guest]

Yay Bill - Way to go!!! You show 'em how it's done Tiger!! Even my 8 year

old can't whistle.

Carolyn

Mum To on, , Emma (3 3/4)ds and Nicki (2 1/2)ds

Bragging

> From: Shellhutch@...

>

> I had to write and tell everyone, Bill finally did something before his

> brothers!!! He has learned to whistle! He has been running around here all

> day whistling a tune for us!!! It is driving and Alec crazy

that

> they can't do it!! They have been trying all day and can't get it, but

Bill

> has it down!!! I am so proud!! I know the dumbest things can thrill you

> sometimes!! I never thought of whistling as a big deal until today!!! Just

> wanted to share my story with everyone!!!

> - Mom to Bill(DS), and Alec age 4 and Hunter age 2

>

> ---------------------------

[Guest guest]

WAY to GO Bill! Hurray! That's wonderful!

~,Moma to (DS) & Sloan {20 months}

[Guest guest]

Cool, whistling! Way to go Bill! It's so true, the

smallest things can make us parents so happy, and

whistling at 4 is considered " early " (according to my

SLT, she says most kids learn to whistle about 5-6).

was whistling a lot last winter (for some

reason, when his nose was stuffed, he could whistle,

but not when it was clear, and no, he wasn't whistling

out his nose cuz it was stuffed!). Needless to say he

hasn't been whistling much this year as they stuffy

noses have been minimal this winter.

Learn some great tunes Bill!

, thanks for sharing

Judi-Mom to Sam and ,3, Identical Twins

--- Shellhutch@... wrote:

> I had to write and tell everyone, Bill finally did

> something before his

> brothers!!! He has learned to whistle! He has been

> running around here all

> day whistling a tune for us!!! It is driving

> and Alec crazy that

> they can't do it!! They have been trying all day and

> can't get it, but Bill

> has it down!!! I am so proud!! I know the dumbest

> things can thrill you

> sometimes!! I never thought of whistling as a big

> deal until today!!! Just

> wanted to share my story with everyone!!!

> - Mom to Bill(DS), and Alec age

> 4 and Hunter age 2

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Gosh Mable, It's nice to know I'm not the only nut who

calls the whole family when the boys do something! I

remember when got his first tooth, we spent

the night calling everybody, then 1 week later when

Sam got his, doing the same thing!

Judi

--- Mabel Comas <mafalda03@...> wrote:

> ,

>

> That is so nice, it makes you feel so happy

> when they start doing

> things, my first reaction is cry, hold my little one

> and kiss her and then

> call my husband if he is not at home, my mother, my

> sister. Well Iam very

> happy for you all.

>

> Mabel, mom to Carolina, cristian, a-ds ( 10.5

> months old)

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

HOORAY BILL AND CONGRATULATIONS MOMMY!!!!

mom to Landon (ds) and Ashton 19

months

--- tonycarolyn

<tonycarolyn@...> wrote:

> Yay Bill - Way to go!!! You show 'em how it's done

> Tiger!! Even my 8 year

> old can't whistle.

>

> Carolyn

> Mum To on, , Emma (3 3/4)ds and Nicki

> (2 1/2)ds

>

>

> Bragging

>

>

> > From: Shellhutch@...

> >

> > I had to write and tell everyone, Bill finally did

> something before his

> > brothers!!! He has learned to whistle! He has been

> running around here all

> > day whistling a tune for us!!! It is driving

> and Alec crazy

> that

> > they can't do it!! They have been trying all day

> and can't get it, but

> Bill

> > has it down!!! I am so proud!! I know the dumbest

> things can thrill you

> > sometimes!! I never thought of whistling as a big

> deal until today!!! Just

> > wanted to share my story with everyone!!!

> > - Mom to Bill(DS), and Alec

> age 4 and Hunter age 2

> >

> > ---------------------------

[Guest guest]

Hi Kathy R.,

Well! Your post was just what I needed today. Hurray for you and

hurray for Kel! It's wonderful that such a young child can boss back so

effectively. Please tell Kel that she's terrific! I'm so pleased for

you and the progress you've made in just one year.

Any tips about how to boss back while in school and around other

people? andra still feels that she has to shout at OCD in order to

be effective. )

Take care,

Lesli (S.F. Bay)

Kathy wrote:

>

> From: " Kathy " <klr@...>

>

> I had to let the only group of people on Earth who will understand know that

> yesterday, my daughter wore a dress with tights, and today wore jeans. Less

> than a year ago there were only two tops and one pair of pajama-like pants

> she could tolerate. She has worked so hard (E & RP) to boss back the clothing

> problems and is so very proud of herself, and I am so proud of her. She

> just turned six last month.

>

> Kel was having lots of OC yesterday morning because of its being President's

> Day (death obsessions and Lincoln's shooting) and she was reluctant to go to

> school, anticipating discussions and activities about Washington and Lincoln

> and that this would trigger even worse OCD. Then she got there to find the

> kids and teachers in mourning because a favorite bus driver had passed away

> unexpectedly over the weekend--Kel didn't know him, but this was a surprise

> death thing, as was the convocation they held to talk to the kids about it.

> So afterward she's sitting at her desk (in her dress and tights,) coloring a

> picture of the cut-off heads of Lincoln and Washington (her description,

> they were busts), bossing back about shooting and the sudden death of the

> bus driver, when her friend throws up on her. Her teacher called to fill me

> in on all these things, and I didn't know what to expect when I picked her

> up but anticipated the worst.

>

> This would be a tough morning for about anyone, but Kel was *elated*,

> walking on air when I picked her up from school because she had bossed back

> so much hard stuff. She was proudest that she was able to keep from saying

> anything or throwing up herself when her friend got sick.

>

> I wanted to post this because a year ago, it made me feel so hopeless when I

> would read on this list about childrens successes over their OCD, because

> Kellen was so sick then that I couldn't begin to imagine her getting well.

> I hadn't even heard of E & RP and when I did check into it, felt worse because

> my daughter was so young and all the experts I contacted said a child her

> age wouldn't be able to do it, that even many adults couldn't because it was

> so aversive. I bought the March manual in sheer desperation and began to do

> little exposures with Kellen, but honestly all I hoped for was to keep the

> idea of fighting against OCD alive until she *was* old enough to do " real "

> E & RP. It is truly a miracle to me that my daughter has come so far in such

> a short time in her battle with OCD.

>

> Kathy R. in Indiana

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[Guest guest]

HI Kathy:

Wow, what a great report you gave on Kel. Please tell her how proud I am

of what she was able to do, she's a major league bosser for sure. She is

living proof that one is never too young to get going with CBT treatment.

Steve also has lots of death issues (he also has PTSD from these issues)

and I am extra impressed at how Kel handled the sudden notification of the

death of her school bus driver. YOu know they are on the road to recovery

when they can handle a sudden shock like this, it really gives you a lot of

encouragement that the chronic inflexibility of OCDers can be moderated to

a considerable degree. Your post is an inspiration to us all. Take care,

aloha, Kathy (H)

kathyh@...

At 11:56 PM 02/22/2000 -0500, you wrote:

>From: " Kathy " <klr@...>

>

>I had to let the only group of people on Earth who will understand know that

>yesterday, my daughter wore a dress with tights, and today wore jeans. Less

>than a year ago there were only two tops and one pair of pajama-like pants

>she could tolerate. She has worked so hard (E & RP) to boss back the clothing

>problems and is so very proud of herself, and I am so proud of her. She

>just turned six last month.

>

>Kel was having lots of OC yesterday morning because of its being President's

>Day (death obsessions and Lincoln's shooting) and she was reluctant to go to

>school, anticipating discussions and activities about Washington and Lincoln

>and that this would trigger even worse OCD. Then she got there to find the

>kids and teachers in mourning because a favorite bus driver had passed away

>unexpectedly over the weekend--Kel didn't know him, but this was a surprise

>death thing, as was the convocation they held to talk to the kids about it.

>So afterward she's sitting at her desk (in her dress and tights,) coloring a

>picture of the cut-off heads of Lincoln and Washington (her description,

>they were busts), bossing back about shooting and the sudden death of the

>bus driver, when her friend throws up on her. Her teacher called to fill me

>in on all these things, and I didn't know what to expect when I picked her

>up but anticipated the worst.

>

>This would be a tough morning for about anyone, but Kel was *elated*,

>walking on air when I picked her up from school because she had bossed back

>so much hard stuff. She was proudest that she was able to keep from saying

>anything or throwing up herself when her friend got sick.

>

>I wanted to post this because a year ago, it made me feel so hopeless when I

>would read on this list about childrens successes over their OCD, because

>Kellen was so sick then that I couldn't begin to imagine her getting well.

>I hadn't even heard of E & RP and when I did check into it, felt worse because

>my daughter was so young and all the experts I contacted said a child her

>age wouldn't be able to do it, that even many adults couldn't because it was

>so aversive. I bought the March manual in sheer desperation and began to do

>little exposures with Kellen, but honestly all I hoped for was to keep the

>idea of fighting against OCD alive until she *was* old enough to do " real "

>E & RP. It is truly a miracle to me that my daughter has come so far in such

>a short time in her battle with OCD.

>

>Kathy R. in Indiana

[Guest guest]

Kathy,

Thanks for sharing your success story with us. This is just wonderful....

I know that you must be elated and so proud.

I think that each success story that I hear, gives me a little

more hope that one day soon, I will be telling everyone about

our success story.

Bless you and take care!

mary from La.

Kathy wrote:

> From: " Kathy " <klr@...>

>

> I had to let the only group of people on Earth who will understand know that

> yesterday, my daughter wore a dress with tights, and today wore jeans. Less

> than a year ago there were only two tops and one pair of pajama-like pants

> she could tolerate. She has worked so hard (E & RP) to boss back the clothing

> problems and is so very proud of herself, and I am so proud of her. She

> just turned six last month.

>

> Kel was having lots of OC yesterday morning because of its being President's

> Day (death obsessions and Lincoln's shooting) and she was reluctant to go to

> school, anticipating discussions and activities about Washington and Lincoln

> and that this would trigger even worse OCD. Then she got there to find the

> kids and teachers in mourning because a favorite bus driver had passed away

> unexpectedly over the weekend--Kel didn't know him, but this was a surprise

> death thing, as was the convocation they held to talk to the kids about it.

> So afterward she's sitting at her desk (in her dress and tights,) coloring a

> picture of the cut-off heads of Lincoln and Washington (her description,

> they were busts), bossing back about shooting and the sudden death of the

> bus driver, when her friend throws up on her. Her teacher called to fill me

> in on all these things, and I didn't know what to expect when I picked her

> up but anticipated the worst.

>

> This would be a tough morning for about anyone, but Kel was *elated*,

> walking on air when I picked her up from school because she had bossed back

> so much hard stuff. She was proudest that she was able to keep from saying

> anything or throwing up herself when her friend got sick.

>

> I wanted to post this because a year ago, it made me feel so hopeless when I

> would read on this list about childrens successes over their OCD, because

> Kellen was so sick then that I couldn't begin to imagine her getting well.

> I hadn't even heard of E & RP and when I did check into it, felt worse because

> my daughter was so young and all the experts I contacted said a child her

> age wouldn't be able to do it, that even many adults couldn't because it was

> so aversive. I bought the March manual in sheer desperation and began to do

> little exposures with Kellen, but honestly all I hoped for was to keep the

> idea of fighting against OCD alive until she *was* old enough to do " real "

> E & RP. It is truly a miracle to me that my daughter has come so far in such

> a short time in her battle with OCD.

>

> Kathy R. in Indiana

>

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Kathy R. in Indiana

BRAG AWAY!! Kellen was fantastic - good for you both! Her teacher must

be totally amazed at the change - not to mention the support staff!

I am sooo proud of her!

wendy, in canada

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Kathy,

This is so wonderful to hear. Yeah!! Kel and you to for all the hard work you

have done. I am sitting here very uplifted from the story of how Kel was able

to have such a fantastic day and boss back so many hard things! Thank you for

sharing this has lifted my spirits today.

Ian is having a very difficult time lately. His Paxil was raised by 10 mg. in

January and now I think the Depakote will have to be bumped up as well. He

talks of nothing but missing me while he is at school (separation) and

killing himself so he can be with his aunt who committed suicide 3 1/2 years

ago.

Thanks again for the lift and smile.

take care,

joy in san diego

[Guest guest]

Kathy,

This is truly amazing and inspiring. Kel has such an advantage in having you

for a mom and starting so early in her victories over OCD. I couldn't help but

think of another little girl who attends the preschool where I teach. She has

so much anxiety about things being out of place or someone she doesn't know

entering the building, both of which happen on a regular basis. She spends a

lot of time asking if everything is " working right " , since she knows that if the

toilet overflows a plumber will come, or if a tree falls or a load of sand is

delivered or a light bulb needs changing or ............well, the list goes on.

I can only imagine what it must feel like to be her on the inside! She tries to

engage teachers in reassurance seeking, which escalates her fears rather than

dissipates them.

I talked to her mom while we were doing a cleaning project together and told her

about Ava and OCD. She revealed that her other daughter has ADHD, both she and

her husband have anxiety and a history of panic attacks. I gave her resources

for further info. but I know she's not ready to pursue it yet.

Meanwhile...............well, you know " meanwhile " .

It really is more common, in my experience, for parents of young children to

" hope they grow out of it " than to pursue help. This is completely

understandable, however I just want to say that I am always so impressed when I

read about parents of young ones who are able to move through their own fear and

disappointment in a way that allows them to get help.

And it is so inspiring, the progress Kel has made! I think our children are

truly pioneers!

Dana in NC

Kathy wrote:

> From: " Kathy " <klr@...>

>

> I had to let the only group of people on Earth who will understand know that

> yesterday, my daughter wore a dress with tights, and today wore jeans. Less

> than a year ago there were only two tops and one pair of pajama-like pants

> she could tolerate. She has worked so hard (E & RP) to boss back the clothing

> problems and is so very proud of herself, and I am so proud of her. She

> just turned six last month.

>

> Kel was having lots of OC yesterday morning because of its being President's

> Day (death obsessions and Lincoln's shooting) and she was reluctant to go to

> school, anticipating discussions and activities about Washington and Lincoln

> and that this would trigger even worse OCD. Then she got there to find the

> kids and teachers in mourning because a favorite bus driver had passed away

> unexpectedly over the weekend--Kel didn't know him, but this was a surprise

> death thing, as was the convocation they held to talk to the kids about it.

> So afterward she's sitting at her desk (in her dress and tights,) coloring a

> picture of the cut-off heads of Lincoln and Washington (her description,

> they were busts), bossing back about shooting and the sudden death of the

> bus driver, when her friend throws up on her. Her teacher called to fill me

> in on all these things, and I didn't know what to expect when I picked her

> up but anticipated the worst.

>

> This would be a tough morning for about anyone, but Kel was *elated*,

> walking on air when I picked her up from school because she had bossed back

> so much hard stuff. She was proudest that she was able to keep from saying

> anything or throwing up herself when her friend got sick.

>

> I wanted to post this because a year ago, it made me feel so hopeless when I

> would read on this list about childrens successes over their OCD, because

> Kellen was so sick then that I couldn't begin to imagine her getting well.

> I hadn't even heard of E & RP and when I did check into it, felt worse because

> my daughter was so young and all the experts I contacted said a child her

> age wouldn't be able to do it, that even many adults couldn't because it was

> so aversive. I bought the March manual in sheer desperation and began to do

> little exposures with Kellen, but honestly all I hoped for was to keep the

> idea of fighting against OCD alive until she *was* old enough to do " real "

> E & RP. It is truly a miracle to me that my daughter has come so far in such

> a short time in her battle with OCD.

>

> Kathy R. in Indiana

>

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[Guest guest]

Kathy, I'm so happy for you .Tell Kel I'm so proud of her.e is still

having a hard time with so much, and I feel like my strength is almost

gone.Right now I have so much on my plate,and with gone,and just

coming home on week-ends it doesn't help.We will be moving to Grand Rapids

after school is out.(If I can pull it together) Love Beth in IN.

Bragging

> From: " Kathy " <klr@...>

>

> I had to let the only group of people on Earth who will understand know

that

> yesterday, my daughter wore a dress with tights, and today wore jeans.

Less

> than a year ago there were only two tops and one pair of pajama-like pants

> she could tolerate. She has worked so hard (E & RP) to boss back the

clothing

> problems and is so very proud of herself, and I am so proud of her. She

> just turned six last month.

>

> Kel was having lots of OC yesterday morning because of its being

President's

> Day (death obsessions and Lincoln's shooting) and she was reluctant to go

to

> school, anticipating discussions and activities about Washington and

Lincoln

> and that this would trigger even worse OCD. Then she got there to find

the

> kids and teachers in mourning because a favorite bus driver had passed

away

> unexpectedly over the weekend--Kel didn't know him, but this was a

surprise

> death thing, as was the convocation they held to talk to the kids about

it.

> So afterward she's sitting at her desk (in her dress and tights,) coloring

a

> picture of the cut-off heads of Lincoln and Washington (her description,

> they were busts), bossing back about shooting and the sudden death of the

> bus driver, when her friend throws up on her. Her teacher called to fill

me

> in on all these things, and I didn't know what to expect when I picked her

> up but anticipated the worst.

>

> This would be a tough morning for about anyone, but Kel was *elated*,

> walking on air when I picked her up from school because she had bossed

back

> so much hard stuff. She was proudest that she was able to keep from

saying

> anything or throwing up herself when her friend got sick.

>

> I wanted to post this because a year ago, it made me feel so hopeless when

I

> would read on this list about childrens successes over their OCD, because

> Kellen was so sick then that I couldn't begin to imagine her getting well.

> I hadn't even heard of E & RP and when I did check into it, felt worse

because

> my daughter was so young and all the experts I contacted said a child her

> age wouldn't be able to do it, that even many adults couldn't because it

was

> so aversive. I bought the March manual in sheer desperation and began to

do

> little exposures with Kellen, but honestly all I hoped for was to keep the

> idea of fighting against OCD alive until she *was* old enough to do " real "

> E & RP. It is truly a miracle to me that my daughter has come so far in

such

> a short time in her battle with OCD.

>

> Kathy R. in Indiana

>

>

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[Guest guest]

I wanted to ask the list about how the family handles the siblings that do not

have

a disorder? My 18 yr old Senior about to graduate seems to be pulling away from

the

family. Yes she has a boyfriend and is very busy. I know as her mom I spend

endless hours finding info on ocd and helping Krysti cope w/ school work and her

daily dilemmas! I feel as if I am spread so thin! My husband and I will be

getting away for a few days to find ourselves again. We are fine. I just see a

lonely sister when I look at my oldest. This is hard because they used to go to

the

show, cruise, watch t.v. and laugh alot. With Krysti's agitation (especially to

noises) and her need for space and time in the bathroom, they have grown apart.

At

school they share a ride and spend lunch together which is good. How do other

children in your families handle it?

Help

Lori

>

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YEEEEAAAA for Kel. She must be so proud of herself. Please tell her there

are a lot of people out here proud of her also.

Patti r in nh

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In a message dated 3/23/2000 8:38:37 AM Eastern Standard Time,

etcarroll@... writes:

<< > Angie, those kinds of compliments are the best. Pretty soon those

jeans will be too baggy. By the way, you have probably made 's

day, a newbie who feels comfortable enough to brag, LOL. >>

I do believe that its bad to have too much pride but I have worked so hard

for this I like bragging. I seen a bumper sticker that said Its not bragging

if its true. so I will do it.....lol

Angie

ICQ-46432916

AIM-Tyggyrow

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In a message dated 3/23/00 6:54:03 AM Central Standard Time, Taebotig@...

writes:

<< I see that you all brag..lol I am going to jump right in and do the

same!!!

Last Sunday we went to breakfast with my husbands parents. I was wearing a

pair of jeans that I got a year ago but never wore because they were

soooooooooooooo tight. They were just completly unconfortable. They were

tight all over. Well they fit me good now and when we were getting out of

the

car my father in law called over and said Angie you look good in your jeans.

I wanted to cry right there in the parking lot!!!

Angie >>

SOUNDS LIKE YOU DIL IS AS GREAT AS MINE

ROMIE

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In a message dated 3/23/00 7:54:02 AM Eastern Standard Time, Taebotig@...

writes:

<< Well they fit me good now and when we were getting out of the

car my father in law called over and said Angie you look good in your jeans.

I wanted to cry right there in the parking lot!!!

>>

Yay Angie! How awesome! You will fit in great here! We all brag about our

accomplishments no matter how big or small they are. I think women tend to

belittle themselves and down play their accomplishments. We don't do that

here. Most of us are not afraid to pat ourselves on the back! Great job

Angie!!

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In a message dated 3/23/00 8:38:34 AM Eastern Standard Time,

etcarroll@... writes:

<< By the way, you have probably made 's

day, a newbie who feels comfortable enough to brag, LOL.

Elena >>

I am thrilled!!! Elena, you are due for one!

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taeboti-@... wrote:

original article:tae-bo_on/?start=15241

> I see that you all brag..lol I am going to jump right in and do the

same!!!

> Last Sunday we went to breakfast with my husbands parents. I was

wearing a

> pair of jeans that I got a year ago but never wore because they were

> soooooooooooooo tight. They were just completly unconfortable. They

were

> tight all over. Well they fit me good now and when we were getting

out of the

> car my father in law called over and said Angie you look good in your

jeans.

> I wanted to cry right there in the parking lot!!!

>

> Angie, those kinds of compliments are the best. Pretty soon those

jeans will be too baggy. By the way, you have probably made 's

day, a newbie who feels comfortable enough to brag, LOL.

Elena