Just to let you know about me....

April 20, 2004

Hi everyone,

My nane is Barbara, and I am very knew to all of this. I was diagnosed in 2002 after 2 years of going from doctor to doctor! I'm 42 and have 3 children, a husband, and a dog. My husband is and we have been married for 11 years, this is my second marriage. We don't have any children together, but we have them from previous relationships. I have 2 sons, 17 and Mikey 14 and a stepdaughter, Mandi 18 and of course my baby, Sable ( the dog). We live in Illinois. As I started saying I am very knew to this, I have never been in a suport group, or anything like this before, so I'm not sure of what to do. Well, I just wanted to introduce myself. And say hello!!!!

Barbara

April 21, 2004

>Hi Barbara,

Welcome to the group. I am fairly new at this also. I was diagnosed

a few weeks ago with lupus and am still trying to figure it all out

and understand it. This group has been great! I find myself just

spending a lot of time reading the posts. When I have a question

come up or think of something to say I post. I have found this

group to be like having a conversation. You read what they wrote

and if you feel inclined to reply. I am sure you will probably have

plenty of questions to ask. Don't be afraid to ask and watch for

special posts. Several of the moderators especially Deanna post

informational stuff from other sites and it really helps to read

them.

I too am 42 and have 4 kids a dog and a cat. I live in Southern

California and am a doll artist/polymer clay artist/teacher.

Glad you joined us! Carol

Hi everyone,

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> My nane is Barbara, and I am very knew to all of this. I was

diagnosed in 2002 after 2 years of going from doctor to doctor! I'm

April 21, 2004