Puppy pictures and various updates!
#325992 - 03/04/08 09:16 AM
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michele
Reged: 06/02/03
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Loc: southeastern michigan
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I have been doing ok, still having a lot of pain and fatigue but my next infusion is this Thursday so hoping that will be another step in the right direction! My battle against the bulge is going slowly but I am down 16 pounds! I have started on some supplements to help with my thyroid and wacky hormones and meet with that doc again next Tuesday. My insurance will not pay for the human growth hormone that I need and its WAY to expensive for us to pay for so not sure whats going to happen with that. Overall, I am trying to be positive and not stress so much-its harder some days than others. I have been seeing my shrink every week and that helps!
It was a slow day at the office yesterday so I took some pictures. Now, I know that not everyone loves me boys as much as me but I wanted to share. Harley, the brown one, is a pure breed shih tzu with a massive under bite. This was his first time in pigtails, much to my husbands dismay! He kept calling him gay dog yesterday! Disclaimer, we have nothing against gay people but when we bought Harley, I promised I wouldn't dress him to girly and I think this pushes the line a bit but he is so darn cute! LOL
Oliver, the black one, is a shih tzu poodle mix, I call him a [censored] poo! He was a rescue dog so I don't know how true the mix is but he is a great little guy! We were going to keep him cut shorter but have decided to let his hair grow as well so he is in the process of growing out his bangs and looks a little shaggy on top! I am hoping the bangs will soon be long enough to get into a proper top knot!
Well, I hope the pictures at least bring a smile to your face!
http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/michelebrake/harley%20pigtails%203-3-08/
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LOL!!! 
I am not a big fan of little dogs (I prefer big dogs!), but these guys are pretty darn cute!!!
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Oh Michele your pups are sooo darn cute! I love the pigtails. I am glad to hear that you are taking things day by day. I so hope that this treatment puts you on the right path for feeling better. I know that I would feel better if this darn weather would warm up!!!! I hate winter! 
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Pin-up pups!
#326025 - 03/04/08 12:38 PM
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Nelly
Reged: 08/06/04
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Your pigtail pics of Harley and Oliver always put me in such a good mood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
{{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}
~nelly~
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I obviously think they are the cutest things in the world! LOL!! I wanted lap dogs and got so much more, its incredible the amount of love you can get from a furry little critter!!!!
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So cute! Is it me or does Harley actually look like a fur-covered person??? He has such character--and yes, you've definitely crossed the "girly" line. 
Sorry to hear your insurance company won't budge. Is the HGH something different from the infusions?
And big CONGRATS on the 16-pound weight loss! That is awesome!
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As always Michele your pups are adorable!! I love Harleys little piggy tails - regardless of what your DH said!!
Wishing you all the best for Thursday's treatment too!
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Cassandra
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IBS A 20+ years, Chronic Migraines, Chiari Malformation (decompressed June 22, 2010), Brachial Neuritis, and ??? the list just keeps growing, but I'm still shiny side up! 
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Just wanted to say that I inject myself with Growth hormone twice a day.
I had it when I was growing up, as I have a problem with my pituitary gland. When I was about 26 I took part in a study to see how it affects insulin levels (I think) and discovered that I nearly had osteoporosis. Five years of growth hormone and my spine is just below normal now.
Other side effects of not having enough as an adult include fatigue, depression, weight gain around the stomach, increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
For me, I don't feel massively different, as I have always had low levels. However, other people have found it changes their life and they are able to function normally again.
Good luck. Not everywhere funds it here, but by doing the trial, it was hard for the doctors to say no once I had been on it for a year with benefits.
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Yes, Harley is back in his one top knot today! I told Will I would save the pigtails for when he wasn't around, Harley didn't seem to mind them! LOL!! He is very expressive as is Oliver. I have only had cats before this and I am amazed at the different expressions they come up with!
The HGH is completely different from the remicade infusions. I see that doc on Tuesday so hope to find an alternative.
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Thanks Toady! I am hoping all goes well tomorrow and I start the road to recovery!
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You're the first person I have talked to that has needed hgh! I am glad you were able to get into the study and get the medication paid for. Yeah, I am aware of what not having enough will do and the dr tells me thats why I have such a hard time losing weight and I do carry all my extra weight in the middle.
I am hoping that getting my other health problems fixed will lessen my fatigue and other symptoms.
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Those are soooo funny! I wish I could put pigtails on my pug, but logistically, it's impossible.
Hence the ridiculous elf costume..somehow I think you'll appreciate it.
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i172/alucas8/FSCN2027.jpg
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Hey Girl, way to go with the weight loss! You are certainly determined on all fronts. Send some of that determination and courage my way. No better keep it all for yourself. For what you are going through, you need it.
Lots of love and prayers and all that other good stuff.
Susie
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Thanks Susie! I do need to go through my closet and find some skinner pants as I could probably pull the ones I have on down without even unbuttoning them!
The infusion went ok. It took forever, almost 4 hours. My blood pressure and pulse were unstable so they kept checking it every 15 minutes and wouldn't let me nap!  I feel woozy and generally crappy right now but I did last time so I am not too concerned. Hopefully the next couple of days I will feel pretty well and be able to get caught up on some stuff.
Will is going to be out of town from this afternoon until Sunday night and I had some shopping I wanted to do but we are supposed to get a big snow storm, like 10 inches Friday night through Saturday so I just may be staying home and catching up on house work!
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That custom is the best! What a cutie pie!!! 
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Michele,
Congratulations on loosing 16 pounds! Hopefully someone will be able to figure out how to help you pay for the meds. You are such a strong person. It amazes me every time I read about the things that you are going through and how stong you are.
Your boys are so cute. Thanks for sharing their pictures.
Hugs,
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Janey
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