I was thinking today about our new "norm"
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WANTED: Think about a new W-I-N-T-E-R-S-O-W-I-N-G round robin s
Comments (12)Hi all... I replied to a message I recieved in my email and I thought the reply would be posted on this board, but I see it is not here. If it does turn up, forgive the double post..... "Gosh I had no idea that this (my original post) would cause a bit of "fuss" if I can use that word and no one gets upset. I just thought that a swap might be done, (and) that it was not too early to "think" about doing it and would host no problem becasue I had the time. Someone else suggested I might want to take over another persons. Let me say I am not looking to step on any ones toes, and certainly would rather start "my own" if it takes the hassel out of things, so to speak due to my original posting. I just kinda feel if there are folks that want to think about doing a swap now, and want to swap with me and others that I would host, because I am retired and have the time. Nancy. PS... I might add I don't look at this as being "my own", it is just a figure of speech. I am happy to join a swap, if some one else wants to host it. Or I can put in the time and do it. It really makes no difference to me. I don't think there should be any feelings of toes being stepped on or hurt feelings. We are not children right? If someone has shown they are responsibe and can do this fine, if however another person starts one, a person should not be offended. At some point in our lives we all want to "step up and be noticed" I think in one way or another. And this is a way for some folks to have that notice, and there is nothing wrong with that. The thing that is honorable in the effort, is the "carring it thru to the end (or till the seeds come up.. hee hee..)", not many of us can do that. So, as far as I am concerned... I have seeds and if there is a round robin, called Winter sow or "put it in the ground and grow it"... I don't much care. I am simply interested in a swap. Have a nice day all....See MoreI think I went overboard in the garden today
Comments (14)I did mix my poppy seeds (purchased) with light sand to sprinkle those around. I had a spice shaker with purchased poppy seeds in it that I used...and I also spread the remaining spice poppy seeds, too. My larkspur and poppies went down on Tuesday of last week. We're getting a gentle rain today, although I've kept the soil moist after the seeding. I think they're on their own now with this rain. My tall verbena are still blooming beautifully. They self-seed so well and look good anywhere, so I just helped them a bit. My verbascum has seeds, but it's the Southern Charm variety, so I think that's a sterile one, right? By the way, my verbascum is now in bloom for the FIFTH time! It's shorter each time...started at 3 feet and is now blooming only 1 foot high. Still pretty, though. My 'Robert Poore' phlox is another self-seeder, so I have plenty of those seeds. It is also still blooming, although not as heavily. I have celosia 'Dark Caracas' (I think)....can I collect those seeds? I'd love to have thicker plantings of it....See MoreThink I saw my new Miele products today
Comments (0)I was in Trenton, NJ this morning and on my way home I said whoooh, there's Miele. Saw the sign that said showroom and made a hard right. I wanted to see the appliances I have heard allot about and have been at the top of my list. When looking at the Masterchef double ovens, I made a comment about no extension roller guides for the shelves. I was told that these were supposed to have been released this past year but should be avail around Feb 2010. Could be just in time for a late spring/early summer remodel....See MoreEmeraldisle624 -Thinking about you today
Comments (6)Mboston, your post made me cry! Thank you so much for posting a message to me. It's been an exhausting few months of waiting and more waiting and I just didn't have it in me to write up a huge post with no real information except maybes and more maybes. I also had a small email issue with someone here on Gardenweb and she tipped me over so I haven't logged back into my emeraldisle email since then. The gall of some people sometimes. But I shouldn't let that take away from all of you wonderful people. :) I saw my oncologist at the end of March after seeing the fertility specialist the week before. We needed my oncologist to give us specifics on time (she gave me until September to get pregnant!), we needed her to say if I could carry the baby or if it would have to be a surrogate (she said I definitely can carry the baby!), I stopped taking the Megace that same day (so the worry is the cancer will definitely grow back but there is no way to determine how fast and/or aggressive it will be) and it's a no to any hormone treatments to stimulate eggs as my cancer is hormone dependent. So...after stopping the Megace, I had to wait for my cycle to reset itself (I hadn't had one since June) and then the fertility testing would start. 6 months seems like a lot of time but really it's not! I got my cycle and then 2 days later had to get to the fertility doc for blood tests and an ovary ultrasound for them to count the eggs. It was a couple of days after the marathon bombing and it was overwhelming (to put it mildly) to have the armed National Guardsmen and their Hummer vehicles standing outside Mass General. I actually starting crying at the sight of them as this is the world we live in now and I'm trying to bring a baby into the world. And my heart broke knowing I was thisclose to the victims that were brought to MGH. Of course during the ultrasound I hear everything the doctor doing the procedure (not my doc) is telling the nurse. So I mentally make my notes and I'm googling everything on my phone before we even leave the hospital. My appointment with my doctor was the following week to discuss results. I only have 3 eggs on each ovary (low for someone my age not in menopause) and one of my hormones is very low. My doctor told me not to panic yet as it doesn't mean that I can't get pregnant naturally, it's just not ideal for egg retrieval. Plus he can't give me hormones to stimulate any more eggs due to the cancer. My doctor is so sweet, he's determined to help me and says he thinks about my case all of the time and what he can do for me (safely of course!). He's never had a case with my variation of issues so it's a first for him and his staff. I was talking to one of my cousins (she's a nurse at MGH) and she said these one of a kind cases get a lot of attention as it's both a challenge and an opportunity for them, so that made me happy. My doctor decided to wait until my next cycle (whenever that would be as I don't have a real cycle schedule) and re-test everything to confirm the numbers. I figured it would be 4 weeks or so, turns out it was just 3 weeks later. So I went again last week for another ultrasound (still only 3 eggs on each ovary) and more bloodwork. I go back at the end of this month to see what the next step is. I also saw my OB/GYN last month and she said I'm the most determined patient she's ever had and can't believe how much I've been through in the last year trying to figure this all out. She said if I end up pregnant after all of this, she will make sure my story makes it into a medical journal as it deserves to be. I told her I'm just doing what I can, it's all I know how to do. I never ever give up without a fight! So, in a nutshell, here I am! Still patiently waiting and worrying about only having 4 months left now to get pregnant. My oncologist is allowing me to wait 6 months for my next D&C as she felt confident to do that. I trust her literally with my life and I know she wouldn't allow it if she wasn't ok with it. It's definitely a risk I'm taking but my husband and I talked it all out and it's what I wanted to do. At this point, what is 6 months. (I hope I don't regret those words!) Mothers Day this year was really hard for me, I didn't expect it to be so emotional. It was like I was mourning something I never had. My mom went to my brother's house and I decided against it. I felt bad but I had a long talk with my mom and she said she understood. I haven't seen anyone in my family for a few months and I didn't want a million questions about everything plus I didn't want to take away from it being my mom's and my brother's MIL holiday. And...I definitely didn't want to have to stop by my in-laws house. My mother-in-law and I are on the outs as I couldn't take the pressure of the constant texts asking how I was doing, wanting all the details, etc. I know she cares about me but I finally had to tell her this was between me and her son and no one understands the stress I have right now. I know she's angry but it's really too bad. I have no room in my life for drama at the moment! You ladies are so sweet. I still read here all of the time, I just didn't have it in me to post. But now you sure got an earful (or would that be an eyeful!). All of your prayers, good vibes and thoughts are on my mind every single day. I couldn't have made it this far without people like you sending up your prayers to the big man upstairs. :) You have no idea how thankful I am for you. This post was edited by emeraldisle624 on Tue, May 14, 13 at 12:46...See Morefunctionthenlook
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