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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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 Posted - Aug 27 2012 : 07:37:45 AM
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i went for my 3 month check. it came back not so good. darn my iron levels and red cells are down. i knew i was worse. things are just harder now. so i used to get iron infusions 3 to 5 days a week to stay alive. no one knows where mt iron goes. usually the body recycles iron. nope not me. geez. the infusions take a normal human 15 minutes. it takes 5 hours for me. i crash on them. my body rejects it. so i have to have steroids etc. as if i am getting chemo.after many different kinds of dr.s tried to figure me out here we are. i have porphyria. some of you know that. so the theory is my body knows it hurts to make blood. so it throws out the iron. i have sold my goats. i have 2 buck kids to go then i have my 2 girls. i cried like crazy but i walked ginger and betty to my friends. they are i hope temporarily there. they are still crying for me when i walk the cows to pasture. i am selling some of the white parks. i am loaning isabella my 2 teat jersey to my relief milker. she will go as soon as we confirm her bred. so slowing down here for awhile. i must admit i am sooo scared. i have crashed 4 times. i was doing this for 8 years every week. i was able to stop for about a year. what fun it has been. so now reality check. back in the saddle so to speak. it is a fight to stay alive sometimes. so this is scarey for me. i am so hoping i only need a few infusions to get my iron topped off. sure not what i had planned. i am sooo grateful they can even do this for me. it keeps me around. when they first caught this i was 4.9. normal is 14 to 18. i am between a 9 and a 10 right now for hemoglobin. so i could use an energy boost for sure. we have tried homeopathic herbal even raw liver to no avail. so my journey starts in a day or two. 
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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MtnGrlByTheBay
True Blue Farmgirl
171 Posts
Erin
Lexington Park
MD
USA
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Posted - Aug 27 2012 : 08:01:05 AM
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Sherry, you are in my thoughts.
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl
1650 Posts
Marlene
DeRidder
Louisiana
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Posted - Aug 27 2012 : 08:58:49 AM
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Sherry you are in my prayers for healing.
Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter! |
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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shanda
True Blue Farmgirl
522 Posts
Shanda
Broken Bow
OK
USA
522 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2012 : 09:29:38 AM
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Praying for you during this time.
Shanda
Farmgirl #4233 |
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Winter Haven
Florida
USA
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2012 : 12:29:56 PM
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Sherrye, my goodness, I am so sorry to read about all this. Are you just going to take a break for awhile or quit altogether with the animals? I sure wish I lived near you so I could help out. I will be praying this works for you and you are back to normal really soon. I know you love the animals and doing all you do there. But sometimes we just need to step back and heal. So do that. Just rest and let everyone take care of your animals for you. And when you feel better you can start back slowly. So take care for now and please let us know how you are. Sending lots of hugs and good thoughts your way.
Kris
Happiness is simple.
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
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Posted - Aug 27 2012 : 12:41:38 PM
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Thinking of you.
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2012 : 2:19:03 PM
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hey there girls, i am slowing down but never quitting. i will milk penny for now. we still have the poultry and pigs. sure will be good to get some energy back. i found out today dr. wants me to wait till he is in town on the 10th to start. he wants to be here in case of a challenge. so have a bit of a wait. thanks so much for the love and support. happy days ahead sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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SallyT
True Blue Farmgirl
108 Posts
Sarah
Buford
Georgia
USA
108 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2012 : 2:50:26 PM
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sherrye,
My prayers are with you.
Sarah
Warmth of Friendship Necessary for Life |
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pennyhenny
True Blue Farmgirl
304 Posts
Missy
Dayton
OH
USA
304 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2012 : 3:05:39 PM
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My thoughts and prayers are with you.
hugs,
-missy-
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2012 : 4:40:22 PM
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Sherrye,
I am praying and sending healing thoughts your way. It is smart of you to slow down a little eventhough it is painful to let some animals go. It is really important for you to take care of yourself right now.
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I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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desperadosdream
True Blue Farmgirl
197 Posts
Malena
Versailles
Indiana
USA
197 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2012 : 6:46:20 PM
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I hate to hear of anyone who is hurting in anyway but I will send warm and positive healing thoughts upward and outward and on their way to your door. Slowing down to take care of ourselves instead of taking care of all the other ones we love is a tough thing for a farmgirl but sometimes necessary. If you take good care of yourself now hopefully in a short period you will be feeling much better again and back to those things you love most to do.
Malena |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2012 : 02:49:15 AM
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Sherrye,
I can imagine how hard it is to say good by to your animals for now. But, I agree with you that you must slow down and put your health first. So glad you enjoyed your "year off." My prayers are with you as you start this phase on the tenth. I do hope you will post and keep us updated on your progress. I am so sorry for your troubles.
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82kygal
True Blue Farmgirl
548 Posts
Laura
Somerset
Kentucky
USA
548 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2012 : 4:30:09 PM
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Sherrye, Good thoughts and Prayers going your way. Sounds like you are one tough lady. Best thing is to take care of you. You have lots of friends pulling for you.
With God, all things are possible. (Mark 10:27)
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2012 : 07:02:14 AM
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oh farmgirls, thanks so much for the love i am tired today. it is from a busy sat. we have been getting ready for this. so fine tuning feeding etc. so lisa came yesterday. we had to run freckles in. she is a heifer due to calve in dec. she was hiding a lot. i had a fly mask on her. BAD FIT so it cut into her ears. we had to haul a 14 foot gate over to pasture. i had tried the day before. so yesterday it worked like clock work. she ran right in the corral. we coaxed her into the head catch. i was shocked her ears were so bad. we sprayed them with fly stuff for screw worms. i hope she heals fast. learning as we go here. i am feeling like we are getting enough done so i am not so worried about things. i get very sick when i get the infusions. we still have some stalls to clean. it is going to be a beautiful day today. just the right temp. so thanks girls for the love. happy days to you sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
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Posted - Sep 02 2012 : 07:33:11 AM
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Sherrye!
So sorry to hear this! You and Marsha and others from back in our retired health forum have been on my thoughts lately. Was going to send you an email and now run across your posting!
You will be in our hearts and prayers!
You are strong and a fighter and an encouragement to so many of us thru the years.
Hang in there and know we all will be thinking of you! Keep us updated when you can!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Sep 02 2012 : 8:18:15 PM
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prayers are being sent for you and please keep us posted on your progress. I have some relatives with similar to what you are going through and it is tough...
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2012 : 8:08:27 PM
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well we sure have gotten a lot done here. we have tried to get things so others could do chores. so tomorrow the pig pens get cleaned. i have one day left. we also modified the laundry room. he is going to move my dishwasher for jars in there too. the can weighs a lot when there is 7 gallons of fresh milk in it.LOL
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
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Posted - Sep 10 2012 : 02:33:34 AM
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Sherrye, Praying for you now that the big day is here. Hope you have peace of mind about your animals and you can concentrate on regaining your health and stamina.
Marianne |
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desperadosdream
True Blue Farmgirl
197 Posts
Malena
Versailles
Indiana
USA
197 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2012 : 11:03:45 AM
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Praying continues here in Se Indiana for you dear friend. I am sending as many well wishes and positive thoughts your way as I can. Please be patient and take the best of care so as to return to the things you love doing as quickly as you can. Life is sometimes such a long, tough journey but I know that the end results of your treatments will return you back to where you need to be.
Prayers, smiles and gentle hugs.
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2012 : 12:09:00 PM
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well girls i got the day wrong. so i am off to get the infusion today. be home around 5 thanks so much for the love.
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2012 : 9:08:02 PM
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i am home. sick but good. so i will share tomorrow. thanks so much for the love
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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desperadosdream
True Blue Farmgirl
197 Posts
Malena
Versailles
Indiana
USA
197 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2012 : 1:05:24 PM
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Farmgirl hugs. So glad you are home at least, as we all know there is no place like home even when you aren't feeling well. Hope is an amazing thing so I'm sending hope your way in all its forms along with prayers and love.
Malena |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2012 : 06:47:08 AM
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well a new day, i am very weak and feeling frail. BUT i know its temporary. it feels good to get it done. i may need more maybe not. we wait and see how much gets used. for the first time in years i never stepped out the front door yesterday. friends helped me. i never did a single chore. we have a fine neighbor family. she is learning the farm. we trade food and some cash for her help. well yesterday she did all my chores. my relief milker milked. t.c. is the neighbors name. she is coming today to help again. i am on my own for milking. so we shall see how it goes. i will use the car to bring them in.
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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desperadosdream
True Blue Farmgirl
197 Posts
Malena
Versailles
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Sep 12 2012 : 11:44:31 AM
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It is wonderful that you have some caring neighbors who are gracious enough to help you. Do be careful when you are out milking it wouldn't do for you to fall. Slow and steady my friend. My grandmother use to say if it's not there still tomorrow I won't have to worry about doing it I guess...LOL Tell the cows and goats that (teehee) when they need milked they are very moody if it doesn't get done.
Well wishes to you.
Malena |
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