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[Trek420]

did that just cause a 4000+ view increase they should let you do post number 2,000,000

We're at 1,998,161 views. I'm rigging up the confetti so whomever does the 2,000,000th view gets confetti dumped on them wherever in the world you are. They also get 50% off run apparel and accessories .... oh, we all get that right now.

Oak, I think the person who left the forum, stating that she felt unwelcome as a conservative, may have also been somewhat freaked out by lesbians.

Ouch. Please tell him or her "Come back. We don't bite. Well, we won't bite you"

[Pax]

Hopefully it will! I think we reach a point where the gains are so small that it is hard to see them at the time. I hope that is where we both are and a year from now we will be able to look back and breathe a sigh of relief!

I hope you're right, better would be great, but I'll take whatever I can get.

[Crankin]

Trek, I would invite them back if I remembered who it was. It was at least 2 years ago.
Yesterday, my older son told me that he and his wife are starting some infertility testing. And I thought they just weren't having kids. This is what happens when you don't ask nosy questions. He is only 33 and his wife is 35. I feel really badly for them; not because I want to be a grandparent, but because they would be awesome parents.

[emily_in_nc]

Trek, I would invite them back if I remembered who it was. It was at least 2 years ago.
Yesterday, my older son told me that he and his wife are starting some infertility testing. And I thought they just weren't having kids. This is what happens when you don't ask nosy questions. He is only 33 and his wife is 35. I feel really badly for them; not because I want to be a grandparent, but because they would be awesome parents.

Oh, I feel for them. I told you we went through all that. We "started trying" when I was 28 or 29 (can't remember now) and spent years trying to have a child only to finally conceive via IVF/ICSI when I was almost 36. I then had a missed miscarriage so didn't even know I'd lost it until I was 12 weeks along and just about ready to tell the world -- turns out it had died at about 8 weeks. So devastating! I really, really hope your son and his wife will have success in their quest.

[emily_in_nc]

Oh my, sending warm thoughts and hopes for quick recovery for all of us with physical things going on. I try to stay positive as I fully recognize that I expect my body to heal as fast as it did at 15...

You too????

[Catrin]

You too????

Yep, and I turn 56 in a week....

[Crankin]

Emily, I am hoping at their age, it is nothing unsolvable. But, the good thing is, that in MA, it's mandated for insurance to pay for IVF. Not sure how that got passed, but we do have the oldest average maternal age in the country, thanks to all of those super educated women who come here for grad school, medical school, and law school. We are seeing them Sunday, so maybe they will tell us more. DS was basically asking me what had actually happened in my first pregnancy, the year before he was born. He knew I had a baby girl, but not what had happened. I had the flu when I was 4 weeks pregnant, and she was born at 8 months, with Potter's Syndrome (no kidneys). Exposure to high body temperatures can cause this. Not genetic, but we did go for genetic testing and I found I am a carrier for Tay Sachs, but nothing more. I told him he and his brother are apparently, normal.
I finally went to the doctor today. Actually, to the Minute Clinic. I do have a sinus infection AND allergic conjunctivitis. I knew it wasn't my contacts, causing the eye itch. Really feel like sh!t and I probably should not have spent 2.5 hours at the new gym and go out to lunch with DH. But, I am on an antibiotic and some kind of eye drops, so I am hoping to feel better tomorrow.

[emily_in_nc]

Emily, I am hoping at their age, it is nothing unsolvable. But, the good thing is, that in MA, it's mandated for insurance to pay for IVF. Not sure how that got passed, but we do have the oldest average maternal age in the country, thanks to all of those super educated women who come here for grad school, medical school, and law school. We are seeing them Sunday, so maybe they will tell us more. DS was basically asking me what had actually happened in my first pregnancy, the year before he was born. He knew I had a baby girl, but not what had happened. I had the flu when I was 4 weeks pregnant, and she was born at 8 months, with Potter's Syndrome (no kidneys). Exposure to high body temperatures can cause this. Not genetic, but we did go for genetic testing and I found I am a carrier for Tay Sachs, but nothing more. I told him he and his brother are apparently, normal.
I finally went to the doctor today. Actually, to the Minute Clinic. I do have a sinus infection AND allergic conjunctivitis. I knew it wasn't my contacts, causing the eye itch. Really feel like sh!t and I probably should not have spent 2.5 hours at the new gym and go out to lunch with DH. But, I am on an antibiotic and some kind of eye drops, so I am hoping to feel better tomorrow.

Yikes, and conjunctivitis is very contageous, so you may have spread some germs at the gym. I try NEVER to rub my eyes in case of something like that being on a surface. Glad you went to the doc and hope you feel much better soon!

In our case, the infertility was male-factor. My DH went through varicocele surgery, but it really didn't help, which is why we eventually tried IVF with ICSI. I remember even way back then, 1997, it was paid for in Mass! But we paid out of pocket, and it was very expensive.

[Crankin]

Well, I wiped down everything, and there was no way I could have known, as I am not having the traditional symptoms of eyes pink and crusted together. Both of my kids had this so badly when they were little, I'd know it! The inside of my bottom eyelids did look red, but what do I know? And, I used my own yoga mat, at the class I went to.
Not feeling that much better today, but the body aches are traditional for me as I get better. My nose actually hurts less, eyes a bit better. If I don't see a change by Tuesday, I will go to my regular doctor. So far, the probiotics have avoided the stomach distress from the Doxycycline.
Sitting watching DH put together a new TV unit at the condo. He wanted to get it done. Backsplash getting done next Friday, then entry and bathroom floors the next Monday. Our painter starts this week, too. After that, it's just order some shades and deal with the bathtub walls.
Someone is actually coming to see our house today, not at an open house. We've lowered the price as far as we will go.

[emily_in_nc]

Well, I wiped down everything, and there was no way I could have known, as I am not having the traditional symptoms of eyes pink and crusted together. Both of my kids had this so badly when they were little, I'd know it! The inside of my bottom eyelids did look red, but what do I know? And, I used my own yoga mat, at the class I went to.
Not feeling that much better today, but the body aches are traditional for me as I get better. My nose actually hurts less, eyes a bit better. If I don't see a change by Tuesday, I will go to my regular doctor. So far, the probiotics have avoided the stomach distress from the Doxycycline.
Sitting watching DH put together a new TV unit at the condo. He wanted to get it done. Backsplash getting done next Friday, then entry and bathroom floors the next Monday. Our painter starts this week, too. After that, it's just order some shades and deal with the bathtub walls.
Someone is actually coming to see our house today, not at an open house. We've lowered the price as far as we will go.

Oh, I know you didn't know you had conjunctivitis, so no criticism implied -- and it sounds like you were much more conscientious than most folks would have been anyway. It's one of those hindsight is 20-20 kind of things.

On the yoga mat thing, I happened to read an article just this week about how germy communal mats are. I sweat like a fiend, so I always, always bring my own mat. I wouldn't subject my worst enemy to that, but I also don't want to be subjected to anyone else's secretions, bacteria, virii, etc.

Crossing fingers on the folks coming to see your house. As they always say, it only takes one to make a sale, so hope this is your one!

[OakLeaf]

Crankin, hope you feel better soon! I don't think allergic conjunctivitis is contagious? I had a bout with it two years ago that nearly crusted my eye shut, I was sure it was infected, but the doctor took one look and said it was allergic. I never realized that my eyes were pretty much gummy all the time with allergies, until I started using the eye drops she prescribed. Contact lenses last longer, too.

Hope your son and daughter-in-law can get some answers and a plan. Good luck with the house!

I have a Gaiam travel yoga mat, which is just a thin piece of fabric that's rubberized on one side and napped fabric on the other. It folds into a small square, and it's great for practicing on hotel carpet, or for laying on top of a public mat at a studio if I don't want to carry my own regular mat. I sweat so much that a regular sticky mat turns into a slip'n'slide as soon as things get strenuous, so I usually use it with the absorbent microfiber side up, though it can be a little slippery if my hands are dry to start. Plus, it's machine washable! Mine lasted several years before it finally delaminated, and I got a new one right away. Apparently they're discontinued now, but Amazon still has them in stock.

[Crankin]

You read my mind, Oak. I just started searching for a new yoga mat. I don't sweat that much at yoga, compared to cycling, but the one I have is bright blue and the carrier strap is cheap. The strap for the other one is already broken. Plus, despite cleaning, it still smells. I will consider that one.
The money I spent to go back to my club was validated when I saw an employee cleaning the public stretching area mats twice, during the time I was in that area. Also, they clean the locker room (showers, too) every hour. And, it was the same employee that was there when I joined in 1998.
Emily, I didn't think you were accusing. I pretty much thought allergic conjunctivitis is not contagious. The NP did not give me any dire warnings about that. Had a bad experience with DS#1, when he turned up having conjunctivitis on the day he was scheduled for an allergy consult, shortly after we moved here. DH took him and said the doctor was a prissy little idiot who totally freaked out over the conjunctivitis! I never forgot that. It took weeks to get that appointment...

[DebSP]

Well I decided I would post here today. I haven't posted for quite a while. But I feel that I just had to say hi. I have had a couple of years of health problems and near depression. (I say near because I was at a low point and managed to turn things around although I still can't talk about our loss without pain). I fell on ice and sprained my ankle 2 years ago and just as that was going away I developed a shoulder problem that became frozen shoulder. And then in May when we lost a grandchild to SIDS. But 3 months ago I joined a gym with a fantastic personal trainer that has helped me rehab my shoulder much more than physio was doing. And as a bonus it helped me become more active and get back on my bike late this past summer. Being physically active and getting outside has really helped. And I have to say that reading this forum over the last few months has helped. I guess it is true that misery loves company?;-) Actually it is more knowing that I am not alone in my struggles and taking encouragement from others. I probably won't post again for quite a while but I do read often. I always want to say encouraging things to others because I am glad to see people making progress with their challenges but I can never seem to find the words right now. But it will get easier. I have so many blessings in my life that I can just keep moving forward. Sorry for this long ramble but it is the first time I have shared what happened with anyone other than close family and friends.

[emily_in_nc]

Crankin, hope you feel better soon! I don't think allergic conjunctivitis is contagious?

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I have a Gaiam travel yoga mat, which is just a thin piece of fabric that's rubberized on one side and napped fabric on the other. It folds into a small square, and it's great for practicing on hotel carpet, or for laying on top of a public mat at a studio if I don't want to carry my own regular mat. I sweat so much that a regular sticky mat turns into a slip'n'slide as soon as things get strenuous, so I usually use it with the absorbent microfiber side up, though it can be a little slippery if my hands are dry to start. Plus, it's machine washable! Mine lasted several years before it finally delaminated, and I got a new one right away. Apparently they're discontinued now, but Amazon still has them in stock.

You're right -- I was thinking of viral conjunctivitis, which is extremely contagious. The allergic variety should not be. My mistake!

Those "mat toppers" (what I call 'em anyway) are great. Our instructors at the yoga studio have them, but I couldn't find one here in Mexico and didn't have room in my luggage to bring one with me from the US, so I have to use a towel on top of my mat as a poor substitute. I hate the towel because it bunches up and leaves lint on my clothes, but I deal with it.. When I first started doing yoga here, I had no idea how much I would sweat, but quickly found that it was downright dangerous to go without a towel on my mat as my feet and hands would slide out from under me from the sweat. Practicing in a hot/humid climate, I sweat buckets, as much as a bike ride on a hot day.

ETA: There are actually even more types of conjunctivitis than I was aware of. An interesting read: http://www.allaboutvision.com/condit...itis-types.htm

[emily_in_nc]

DebSP...good to see your post. I'm very sorry for the loss of your grandchild.

I hope you'll stick around. We have just been lamenting how many people have left TE, and it's kinda lonely here. I come and go myself, but I always come back eventually. And we talk about many things besides bikes and cycling, as you can see.

Take care -- glad you've found a good personal trainer!