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A big milestone for me
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redhead1872
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Posted 9 months ago
Tue Jan 27 2009 21:11:55
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I was here on and off throughout 2008. Had a newborn, had bb's (they thought it was a pregnancy rash, hah!). After several dog, chemical, thermal treatments, I have not had a bite since July. This was after over 6 months of fighting them. I am nervous to declare victory and will always be vigilant. So what exactly is the milestone? I bought a new comforter set and am moving in a headboard. I am switching to something that is not duct taped, white or is on a metal frame with baby oil containers. My husband thought I would never get to this point. So...actually going to try and have a normal bedroom. Of course I will still inspect the lint, but am proud that I can somewhat overcome this. I only pray they don't come back (i am VERY superstitious!!! and almost didn't write on here, but thought I would give some folks some hope).
As to one of the posters who said this site makes everyone crazy and worse, well you are entitled to your opinion. My husband thought the same. I, however, found the support so wonderful and the fact I was not alone or a pariah was comforting. To each is own I guess....
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Posted 9 months ago
Tue Jan 27 2009 21:41:12
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CongratulationsRed. I pray your success continues!
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Posted 9 months ago
Tue Jan 27 2009 22:09:30
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RED,
Good for you! Let the healing commence! -
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Posted 9 months ago
Tue Jan 27 2009 22:49:29
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A return to normal living!!! Congratulations! Enjoy the comforter set and your life. It IS possible to win and live normally (however vigilant for life!)
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BrooklynNurse
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Posted 9 months ago
Tue Jan 27 2009 23:29:42
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Congratulations on your success!!!
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congrats on your freedom red!
You made me realize something. There has been some discussion here about why ppl don't post their success stories. I wonder how much of that has to do with fear of hubris. That makes a lot of sense. I wouldn't consider myself superstitious, but I still harbor the fear that the moment I declare myself free they will come rushing out of the woodwork. I didn't even realize it until you wrote that. I think you have just quelled a good deal of my anxiety. Thank you :D
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Beatrice
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Posted 9 months ago
Wed Jan 28 2009 11:24:40
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Congrats! It's such a wonderful feeling when your bedroom feels safe again.
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redhead1872
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Posted 9 months ago
Wed Jan 28 2009 20:33:02
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Bugbattler: My husband pointed out to me early on that people usually only write with the tales of woe and to seek help. Most people want to just put it behind them if they are successful and don 't want to jinx it. I just keep thinking that out of thousands of folks that have this problem, there is just a small segment on the boards, so that is promising. Good luck to you and hang in there!
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madNalberta
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Posted 9 months ago
Thu Jan 29 2009 0:32:56
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Congrats (however jealous i may feel) ;P It is good to see there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Enjoy the comforter and headboard.
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Well done! And thanks for coming back and letting us know how it went.
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