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Achseh replied to Laura.Proud Girlfriend of a EN!'s discussion 'Christmas Gift Ideas for a Sailor'
Fox Sox are the best!! Love them, love them, love them!
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Anti M commented on Achseh's blog post 'High School?'
The disorganized nature of the board for information does bother me. even on the little board where I moderate (nothing to do with the Navy), we mods can create "stickys", informational threads and discussions which stay on top of the forums. Sinc...
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Anti M commented on Achseh's blog post 'High School?'
Yes, Bea, I started this latest fuss. I really regret pulling my comments. I knew I wasn't addressing a new Navy mom, one with fear in her heart and tears in her eyes; I leave them to the moms who have had that first hand experience. I commented o...
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Amanda commented on Achseh's blog post 'High School?'
I love this blog. It brings the truth to light and calls for common sense to take hold. Anti M stated, simply and not rudely, simple facts based on first hand experience. Actually having served gives her a more credible stance than any of us who ...
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Achseh replied to my military mary's discussion 'Trying to Understand How This Could Happen!!!'
Mary, I understand more than you know. My son's recruiter did a very similar thing to him, telling him he had a waiver he didn't and telling him that because of the waiver he didn't need to reveal anything more at MEPS (which is wrong). They thre...
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Achseh replied to Paris*MissingHim*(ship12div377)'s discussion 'Navy MOM!!'
Long hugs and hearing "I missed you mom!" after not being able to see them for so long are one of my favorite perks!
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Achseh commented on Achseh's blog post 'High School?'
I agree with you all about Ning being a cumbersome and un-user-friendly. It is very difficult to keep up with things. I belong to a couple of groups but find that the threads (if they can be called that) are difficult to follow. The discussion boa...
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Achseh replied to mikem's mom's discussion 'graduation -he made it!!'
Congrats!
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High School?

Recently there has been some fray concerning a blog post that shall remain nameless because this really isn't about the blog, it's about a bigger concept. The person who wrote the blog didn't like that someone had pointed out that what they had posted to be official was not, in fact, officially sanctioned by any military service as being official for use. It wasn't 'official' but I think it still was a somewhat nice sentiment that some could choose to use. Free country and all that...

That shou… Continue

Posted on November 21, 2009 at 10:59am — 20 Comments

Achseh

Going, going, GONE! What is Scuttlebutt?

Hopefully this will give people enough space, distance and time to think about getting back to the basics.

"To all. This forum has been shut down for the time being. Personal attacks are rampant and appalling. Take a time out. Don't reply and tell us 'she did it, not me' Too many are guilty to count. If re-opened, this will have a new name and tighter rules. Attacks on this site are not welcomed and members will be banned. thx, Ell "

Scuttlebutt is an old term used by sailors and actually was… Continue

Posted on January 22, 2009 at 8:43pm —

Achseh

Scuttlebutt needs to go!

I sit here absolutely appalled with some of my fellow moms. The crap that is called scuttlebutt needs to be shipped out of here.

Don't get me wrong, I'm all up for a good debate, but that ceased to be a debate months ago (almost from inception) and became an avenue for bullies to push others around. I'm embarrassed for their sailors who could come on here, the same as their command, and read how badly their mother's are behaving.

I know those who are the worst at it do not believe I'm writing… Continue

Posted on January 22, 2009 at 12:12pm — 17 Comments

Achseh

Still ticked, but will see if that passes

I've had the opportunity to chat with a few people and have read a few posts from a few others concerning my disgust with the advertising/recruitment aspect of the website. I still think it's quite underhanded...

But those who have taken the time to write (thank you all for taking that time) have made me realize that I'm here because I like to help if I can and it makes me feel connected to others who are in the same proverbial boat.

That does not ease my anger at this recruiting trickery, nor… Continue

Posted on January 19, 2009 at 1:43pm — 3 Comments

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I'm quite disgusted at Navy For Moms

I have to say it. I've been duped. Hits me especially hard since I'm usually a pretty saavy person.

I've been duped by Navy for Moms. I wanted to believe that the Navy finally "got it"- that they were thinking about how to make things easier for moms and dads of new sailors by setting up a central location.

And I find out today that it's a recruiting ploy and boy am I pissed and I feel used.

Don't get me wrong. I love this Navy. I've been "married to it" for 23+ years, I work for it and I'm a… Continue

Posted on January 18, 2009 at 5:34pm — 11 Comments

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At 12:39am on July 1, 2009, Barbara's Page said…
Dear Achsech,
Hi my long lost friend. How you been?
I'm doing good. I'm being evaluated to see if I qualify for a cochlear implant, a hearing device.
I did research on it and I joined another website where there's deaf members who have had the surgery.

How's your end of the map doing? HAHA!
It's been getting hot. I am not a summer person.
I hope to hear from you again, don't be a stranger.
Take care and God bless,
Your friend,
Barbara
At 11:35pm on June 10, 2009, Barbara's Page said…
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At 11:15pm on June 10, 2009, Barbara's Page said…
Dear Achseh,
You're brave, a motorcycle!! I was on one twice when I was in my 20's, not my thing! UGH! I held on for dear life to the guy driving! HAHA!
But with Meneire's....why? I'd be scared to attempt that. I just got rid of my bicycle. I miss it, but I wouldn't dare ride it now. If I lived in the country and fell on dirt, maybe! HAHA!

I try to stay active, but not like the old days. I know I can't climb to dust in the high places. I need to buy new curtains, but my husband will have to stand on the chair to put them up for me.

You know what I miss, my independance, the car. I used to galavant to stores. My daughter refered to me as MIA, missing in action, no where to be found. Then she bought me a cell phone to track me down! HAHA! About a month later, I woke up with Meniere's, so much for that cell phone! HAHA!

From everything I have read about Meniere's, there is no known cause for it (idiopathic) but stress is a factor. My stress in called DAVID, my son.
He's now 18, just started High School, and I doubt he'll pass this year. He constantly cuts school.

Every few weeks he gets arrested. Hasn't been to prison yet, came close last time, two weeks ago. I was hoping he would be sentenced for a few months. At least I'd know where he is, plus let him get the feel of it and remember it's not a nice place.! HAAHA!

He only got the usual "slap in the hand and be a good boy!" He only got probation, big deal! I lost count how many times he has been arrested, it has to be over 8 times.

My heart and prayer go out to you, you poor thing. That is horrible and frightening! My vertigo isn't as bad as yours, and people look at me like I'm drunk or on drugs. I'll keep you in prayer, for God to ease that up for you.

Seriously, you should stop the motorcyle rides. You said your attacks come violent, they're unpredictable. You're really putting your life in your hands. Even though you ride on a good day, you know that can change in a moment's time.

Please, I ask of you, from one Meneire's sufferer to another, please stop the rides. If an attack hits, you may not be so lucky with minor bruises.

I know exactly what your talking about. Me too, I was always independant, never asked for help from anyone, never. I was the one that did favors, running around, being chaufer to everyone, was active in two woman's club were I live. Everyone knows my name! HAAHA!!

Now I''m hermit, I don't want to talk to anyone. And I fear being alone outside. Taking a walk is nothing, I'm talking about taking a bus and going somewhere. I am scared of an attack.

When I get off the bus in the city, to meet my husband for dinner, I guess I get kind of a panic attack. The city is crowded with people passing by, I feel my vertigo increase as I walk with my cane.

If I fall, knowing me I'll be laughing, I do that when I'm too upset or scared!! HAHA! I have a nervous laugh, people will deffiatly think I'm high on drugs!! HAHA! I tell someone I have Meneire's, no one has ever heard of it, so I have to explain.

You must get the Brain Fog as well. That is so embarrassing. I hate that.
I tell my husband, "Thank God I trust him" . He has to take over my fiances and whatever important things that need to be sign or what ever.
I can't comprehend things anymore.

Let me get going. Please, I am asking you to stop the motorcycle. I know you enjoy it, but it's your life that is at stake.
Have a blessed day and God bless you.
Take care ,
Your friend,
Barbara
At 2:55am on June 10, 2009, Barbara's Page said…
Dear Achseh,
That's the frustrating part, not being able to work. If I could find a sit down job, not answer phones or talk to anyone, fine.
All these years, I always had run around jobs. For the last 8 years, I was a licenced phlebotomist and EKG technician, assisting a doctor.
I needed roller skates to keep up!! HAHA! Talking to my patients, getting information, taking blood pressure, ect. This is all I know how to do.

You know what I dread, when I bang into a former patient of mine and they see the cane. I was a very personable person. Now I became a hermit, I hate struggling to hear some one speak to me.

Thank you for the information. I'll listen to you before I listen to someone who doesn't know Meniere's! HAHA! I'll try that, when I get a spin. I always just lay down with a cool wet paper towel over my eyes and forehead. Those spins last for at least 2 hours.

I had some moms suggest laying down and dangling my head. That was part of a vertigo test I had done a week ago, That did a number on me! UGH!

Somewhere on the website on Meniere's, it said about using ear plugs when flying. So last year, when I flew for the first time , to Chicago, I used the ear plugs. Granted it was only a two hour flight, but it helped.

I haven't met anyone with Meniere's, only a couple of moms here that I write to. But they're not steady writters here. It's months between any messages. At least I don't feel as alone as I did.

Before I was finally diagnosed, my girlfriend mentioned it. She has a girlfriend who moved to Florida. It seems to be something going on down there, everyone she knows has Meniere's. This friend is also a medical assistant, most of her patients came down with it.

I asked my ENT doctor if there's any documentation of this being heritertary. She said no. I wouldn't wish this on anyone, not that it's drastic, thank God. I was afraid maybe one of my children would get it, in later years. I was adopted, so I have no idea what's in my family history.

Since I can no longer work, I thank God I have this Navy for moms to keep me busy. I was going crazy with nothing to do. I worked all my life.

Let me get going. Thank you for the suggestion, I will try it , on the next spin.
You have a blessed day.
Take care and God bless,
Barbara
At 4:12am on June 9, 2009, Barbara's Page said…
Dear Achseh,
How are you doing? Thank you for writting. Rose just wrote me today that her mother had Meniere's. Isn't it an adventure!! That's the best way I can describe it! HAHA!

You poor thing you had one of those drops. I haven't had one yet, but I have read about it.

Everything I read on it, Meniere's comes and goes in attacks. I feel very blessed, mine came and stayed. Next month is two years now, of constant vertigo, hard of hearing to deaf, blasting tinitus ( ringing) in both ears.
The reason I say blessed, when I wake up, I know my limitations, I basicaly know what kind of day I'll have. Some days are worse then the other, but it's okay, I know I can't drive, I know stairs are out of the question. I thank God I only have three steps to my house. I rather it this way, no relief form it.

You have that Brain Fog? I hate that, it's so embarrassing. People look at me like I have a mental disablity sometimes. My thoughts get so scrambled, a simple word, I forget how to say the word.

Like you said, you have to have a sense of humor with this. I joke, when I turned 50, fell apart!! HAhA! And that I walk like I'm drunk! HAHA! SO I walk with my boyfriend, the cane.! HAHA!

Those sudden SPINS, now those are frightening. That is why I now get worried about being alone if I travel on the bus.

Do you wear a hearing aide?
It's still up the air if one will be good for me. Even on my deafest of deaf days, I can always hear myself speak.

One time, I have to watch what I think......my husband heard me talk my thought out loud!! You heard the old saying,' It's too noisy, I can't think".......well it is too noisy in my head, I spoke my thought. I said out loud that some guy on TV was so gorgeous!! HAHA!! How embarrsassing was that!! HAHA!

Let me get going. I hope to hear from you again. It's always so nice to know I'm not alone with this. I'm so used to it now, it doesn't bother me any more. It get's frustrating when I can't talk to my daughter Kim who is in the Navy. Otherwise, thank God for "Closed Caption"!! HAHA! I'm doing good! HAHA!

You stay well, and have a blessed tomorrow.
Take care and God bless.
Barbara
At 5:07pm on June 8, 2009, Rose R said…
Thanks Achseh. My mom had Meniere's syndrome, and was very deaf in her later years. I hope that isn't the direction I am going in. Her hearing was very acute, then she was hard of hearing and would not get a hearing aide.I am so glad you stayed around. We need experienced moms here!
At 11:07am on June 8, 2009, Deb-Bub's Proud Mom said…
Thanks Achseh, I thought I saw somewhere someone said it was only "recently". I get so confused on here sometimes. Someone states something one place and then I see different answer to a simular question somewhere else. My oldest PIR in 1997. We attended and it was great! I was just wondering. Thanks!
At 9:44am on June 7, 2009, Deb-Bub's Proud Mom said…
Achseh, how long has it been since families could attend PIR?
At 4:47pm on June 5, 2009, Rose R said…
Hi Achseh. Thank you for the good wishes. I am feeling better after a few weeks of vertigo and then a sinus infection. How are you doing? Your sailor? My husband is disabled now so finances are rough right now. He put in for SSD and is waiting for the result.
At 9:41pm on February 15, 2009, Linda 424 said…
Thanks So Much For Your Understanding And Kind Words. They Are Greatly Appreciated And It Will Be Their Problem From Now On. Thanks Again.

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