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  1. elliemom

    H1N1 vaccine

    I certainly agree that everyone has a RIGHT to decide what is best for their family. I just can't believe the uproar over a vaccine that has so many people afraid. In 1989 there was a huge outbreak of the Measles in our community. A couple HUNDRED adults were stricken and a few died from...
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    *Another* Major Personal Accomplishment

    Katie, That is truly a huge accomplishment!!!! Way to go girl. And honestly, it's a BIG inspiration for me. So proud of you!!!!
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    H1N1 vaccine

    I just can't believe we are having this "discussion" again. For many years in the ER we called car accidents MVA's (motor vehichle ACCIDENTS), a few years ago the term was officially changed to MVC (motor vehichle crashes). Why??? Because can THAT many people have ACCIDENTS all the time or...
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    The Having Kids Debate

    I just feel compelled to chime in here. I will admit that I haven't read all of the responses though. I have 2 wonderful little boys and I had them later in life. They are fun and smart and make me laugh everyday. They are the light of my life That being said.........My whole life changed...
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    How did Tryouts go at Daytona?

    Oh Beavs..........you are too kind!!! Thanks!! ellie
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    School Fundraising

    Ugggh, we are struggling with the same thing this year!!!! I am PTA VP and we have had to come up with some pretty easy and profitable fundraisers. We can't do football tickets ( although check out charitymania.com) for fantasy football. It's an awesome fundraiser. We are a Catholic school so...
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    So will you get the shot?

    Carola, I think you know that if I were going to call you a conspiracy nut, I would have called YOU a conspiracy nut specifically. Secondly. I think you would know that I would never call someone personally a name. So no, that comment wasn't directed at you. Thirdly, YES I HAVE worked in the...
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    So will you get the shot?

    http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2009/10/21/DI2009102102470.html This article is written by someone who SHOULD be writing the articles and answering the questions. Not entertainers, conspiracy nuts or lay people. I would love to hear who's paying this man to "scare" us.
  9. elliemom

    So will you get the shot?

    Thank you!!!!!!!! Everyone should read the article. Everyone should NOT rely on Bill Maher to "educate" us on medicine
  10. elliemom

    So will you get the shot?

    Honestly, after 20+ years in Nursing and a husband who sterilizes injectable pharmaceuticals (owns the company) I KNOW FOR A FACT that they LOSE money on INFLUENZA VACCINES. Not all vaccines, INFLUENZA VACCINES Regarding the additives (adjuncts) in the vaccines, the newer sigle dose vial are...
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    So will you get the shot?

    I can't believe I am even responding to this but I feel like I have to. First of all the swine flu vaccine is made EXACTLY the same way as the season flu vaccine. Does anyone know how we get the seasonal flu??? We go to the Southern hemisphere and take those stains and give them to people...
  12. elliemom

    10# Challenge - September 15

    Good morning I need to make a good eating schedule, starting with breakfast. I have been missing a lot of meals because of my schedule and I'm wondering if that may be part of the problem. No w/o this morning because I have to take my son to the doctor. But i am hoping to get one in this...
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    The 10# Challenge

    I am soooo in!!!! I don't need a prize either and can't yet figure out the ticker thing!!!! I am a little pressed for time, but will check in everyday for support and encouragement. I will be very brave and post a bikini pic along with my weight because i want to SEE my results. If you laugh...
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    Anyone interested in a 10 lb check in/challenge?

    Ummmmmmmm. BTW......... Debbie (fitnessfreak) you aren't gonna try to kill me are you??? :eek::eek:
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    Anyone interested in a 10 lb check in/challenge?

    Count me in!!!!!!!!! My boys start school full time on Monday the 14th and i have been searching for a group to help keep me going!!!!!!!!! I may also need some advice on eating better and lifting heavier. I'm lifting like a little girl!!!!!!!!!!! NOW, I am excited!!!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D:D
  16. elliemom

    Am I the only one having a yucky weekend?

    OMG!!! That is awful Carola!!! I know why they had to leave him there, but they should have either closed the school or blocked the view!!! I am a nurse and am used to dead bodies, my DH and I found our beloved neighbor dead in his car last month and my DH almost passed out!!! And he is a...
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    Am I the only one having a yucky weekend?

    BTW- Petri dishes are fun to see what's really growing on your hands!!!! no wonder DH fired me!!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D:D
  18. elliemom

    Am I the only one having a yucky weekend?

    Beavs-I'm ready for the Shiraz, the company and some good laughs!!!! Come on over and let's have some FUN!!! NO ICE in my glass please!!! Robin-And I have worked with gram stain and Starothermophilus. And I must admit it is not fun!!!! My DH does microbiological sterilization and i used to...
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    Am I the only one having a yucky weekend?

    And BTW, we have played Chutes and Ladders, Don't Break the Ice amd multiple other family "fun" games!!!!!!! I WANT to break the damn ice!!!
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    Am I the only one having a yucky weekend?

    I know Holiday weekends are supposed to be fun, right???? Well the weather here is chilly, windy and cloudy. Not a pool day. And tomorrow looks like another crappy day!!! :(:(:( It looks and feels like Fall!!! The boys are tired because we spent a few days at our beach house. They start...
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