
ADRite - Hostess Alumni 2002
ADRite, the Endo-Commando, at your service. Lots of people ask about the name, Adrite. It's a pen name. AD are initials and Rite is a pen name given to me by a creative writing coach who claimed, "You should use 'Rite' as in "You always have to be". I'm thirty something, I live in the south east, and refuse to move north hotflashes or no hotflashes. It's still too cold up there for a dixie chick.
I enjoy technology, it?s my business and my pas ... [
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Allison65 - Hostess Alumni 2003
My name is Allison and I'm 37 years old as of this writing (DOB 3-11-65.) Hubby and I have been married since 1990. We have no children but are lucky to have three young nieces, two courtesy of my sister and one thanks to his brother. Aside from friends and family the two things I love most in the world are baseball and the Beatles, and not necessarily in that order. I'm fanatical about both.
I was a late bloomer in that I didn't start my peri ... [
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Anjsmiles - Angie - Hostess Alumni 2002
Hello to all my Hystersisters and friends. I am Angie Jones. This picture is a little over a year old, but was all I could find. I look about he same except my hair is longer now. My aim is anjsmiles if any of you want to add me to your list. I use this because the first 3 letters are my initials and I am always smiling. I have been described more than once as a "happy" person.
I am 36 years old, have been married 13 years this May and have 2 ... [
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AnnieWoof - Alumni Hostess 2004
Hello. I’m Annie. I’m a native Californian. I’ve been married for 27 yrs. to Pat whom I’ve known since 3rd grade.
In my past I’ve been a Peace Officer, a Medic, and a Search and Rescue K9 Handler and Communications Leader. But all that came to a screeching halt, when I got sick.
In 1997, I went to the Dr. for a period that would never end. I was diagnosed at that time with Hyperplasia and had an Endo. Biopsy; then a D&C with Hysteros ... [
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AudreyS - Hostess Alumni 2004
Hi there, and welcome to the Hormone Jungle! My name is Audrey, I'm 47 years old, and live in Los Angeles, in between Hollywood and downtown. I've been married for almost 10 years to my DH, Bill, who has the patience of a saint when it comes to my involvement with Hystersisters. We are both medical people; I am an ultrasound technologist, with a specialty in adult and pediatric cardiology. BTW, we prefer it when you call us "sonographers" -- and ... [
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Basketnut - Lori - Alumni Hostess 2007
Hi! My name is Lori and I was born in 1960. I married my high school sweetheart and had two children with my DH, a boy and a girl. I also have a grandaughter born in 1999 who is the light of my life!
I work as a Human Resources Manager in a large manufacturing plant. I have been in the HR field for the last 18 years. My hobbies include spending time with my grandaughter, movies, gardening and of course basket collecting (hence my username ... [
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BethAC - Alumni Hostess 2004
Hi ladies, and welcome to Hystersisters!
My name is Beth and I'm known here as BethAC. I am married with one daughter who is in college. I work full time as a market research manager and I'm also very active in my church. I love vacations at the beach in South Carolina and walks in the park with DH and our dog, Lucy.
When I was about 30, my family practice doctor suggested I go through a variety of tests to try to find the source of ... [
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Bizet Woman (Carmen) Alumni Hostess 2009
I have been a resident of east central Minnesota, USA, my entire life and I enjoy the “very dramatic” change of seasons we experience in my home state.
The medical circumstances which resulted in my decision to have a hysterectomy, at the age of 50, were an enlarged fibroid uterus that I was told was causing heavier menstrual bleeding and back pain. I opted to have a prophylactic oophorectomy (removal of both ovaries) at the same tim ... [
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bridges - Alumni Hostess 2004
I am RONDA. I am 33, married for 10 yrs. to my jr.high sweetheart, after dating 9 years. We have a daughter, Bridget who is 7yrs. old and in 1st grade. We have boy/girl twins Garret and Courtney, who are turning 5 in 2 months. I am a nurse. I have been a stay @ home mom since my pregnancy with the twins. I only worked one day a week after Bridget was born. I am looking at going back into the work force after the twins start Kindergarten in ... [
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carolinez - Hostess Alumni 2010

, my name is Carol. I live in Texas. My dh and I were married in 1980. We have a daughter and a son, they are 16 months apart. We have 2 wonderful grandsons, whom we adore. I am VP of Operations of a financial instituion. I enjoy bowling, reading, most crafts and being outdoors.
About 5 years ago I went in for my annual checkup and thought everything was fine, then I got a call from the drs office that my pap smear abnor ... [
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car^go (Carol) Alumni Hostess 2010
Hi Sisters

to my bio page,
My name is Carol. I am 49 years old and live in Iowa. I have been married for 32 years. We have 4 grown daughters and 14 grandchildren. We were blessed to raise 4 of our grandchildren for 5 years. I currently am a stay at home daycare provider for some of my grandchildren.
Some of my interests are baking cookies, sewing, and my all time favorite is woodworking. I enjoy the transformation of a plank of wo ... [
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CAS29 - Hostess Alumni 2005
When I began to have troubles with my periods I was living abroad, in a country where I spoke the language well enough for day to day issues, but really had some challenges for dealing with medical issues. Having the problems was difficult, but the stress of dealing with it all in second language was really a burden some days.
I'm now almost 3 years post op, and doing well - healthier and in better shape -but it was a long voyage.
Medica ... [
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Cecee - Hostess Alumni 2002
'm so pleased to have this opportunity to introduce myself and to welcome you to Hyster Sisters!
I'm Cecee and I live on Vancouver Island, on the west coast of British Columbia, Canada. I'm 42 years old, single and work in retail sales. I am an avid angler, a novice poker player and a Blues afficienado. I spent many years as a performer, but now am happy to sing really loud, alone with my guitar in my living room and, when inspired, at jams wi ... [
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CherylK - Hostess Alumni 2001
Dear Sisters...
I so appreciate having the honor to be able to volunteer on the Aching Hearts board. I am humbled by all of you and the kindness, support and integrity that you show to other women 24 hours a day, every day of the year..
I had an emergency TAH on May 4, 2000. The surgery was done because I was in shock due to severe anemia caused by fibroids. I also had an elevated CA125, an abnormal PAP and tremendous pain. Since that time, ... [
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Cinderellen (Bernice) - Alumni Hostess 2005
Welcome to Hystersisters!
Hello, my name is Bernice. I have lived in Oregon's beautiful Willamette Valley my entire life. I am married, and we have three children, one in college and two in high school this year, 2005. We have two small beagles, Daisy Pearl and Rosie June.
I have an associate of science degree in liberal arts. I held various jobs after college, but eventually became a school bus driver. I drove for 5 years before I was marr ... [
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cmharmon - (Cortney) - Alumni Hostess 2005
Hi! My name is Cortney (aka cmharmon). Welcome to Hystersisters!
A little about me - I was born and raised in a small Indiana town. I am married to a wonderful man, and have a beautiful little boy. (Although he is currently growing like a weed and won't be little for too much longer!) We have a house full of critters, too....a dog the size of a horse, a rabbit, 2 cockatiels, 2 lovebirds, and multiple tanks full of fish. A multitude of ... [
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cmtsp -Hostess Alumni 2010
Hello sisters!
My name is Diane and I live in St. Paul, MN. I have lived in the area my entire life. I really love the quality of life that we have here in the Twin Cities.
Not that I never leave, mind you. I love to travel, and have been to a number of locations in Latin America. I also enjoy reading, watching movies, and not surprisingly, searching the internet. I have HysterSisters to blame for this addiction!
My hyster story is a bi ... [
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Cris - Hostess Alumni 2001
Hi, Hystersister Cris here! I helped out on the Beyond the Hyst message forum. I also helped keep track of the calendars (surgery and birthdays) and the map. I also respond to some of the women who signed our guestbook. I am 48 years old, married nearly 30 years to a wonderfully supportive gentleman. I have three sons, a 28 yr old, a 16 yr old and a 14 yr old. I am a staff accountant with a law firm that specializes in like-kind exchanges of sh ... [
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CwbysLdi - Kim - Alumni Hostess 2004
I am a 42 yr old wife and Mom.. I do Home Health Care for sick and elderly people. I have been married for 7 years to the love of my life, my soul mate.
My problems started when I was 17 years old with heavy bleeding and cramping with every period. When I was 18 I had a tubal pregnancy which ended me up in the operating room, while there, my Dr found adhesions all over inside of me. And he figured it was all due to the fact that at 12 my appen ... [
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Cyd - Hostess Alumni 2002
Hello Ladies! I'm Cyd, a nickname which has stuck with me since junior high school, and I have been hostessing here since December 99'. I just turned 37 this year, 2001, am married and have two children. My son is in the 8th grade, and my dd is currently a sophomore in high school who will graduate in 2004. I have truly learned this year that raising a teenager is a very difficult task; one that requires a lot of patience, love, and Tylenol!!! I ... [
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Cynthia - Alumni Hostess 2003
I am the only girl in a family of 5 children, I am in the middle. My mom was an only child, I had 1 paternal aunt, and one female cousin...so you can see there were not many women in my family until I gave birth to 3 daughters! Hystersisters has been just what I have needed all of my life. Other women to talk to and ask very personal questions...I’ve never had this until I found Hystersisters.
As a teenager I had horrible cramps, after a while ... [
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Dachsielover - Marta - Alumni Hostess 2003
Hi Ladies,
My name is Marta, and I am a married, mother of one daughter, former special ed teacher, and currently work part-time doing college counseling, (hoping to go back to school in the near future for a master's in counseling).
I had my hyst on May 22, 2002, ending a pretty frantic two months of tests, stress and worry. After a routine gyn exam in late March, it was found I had a huge cyst (10 cm) and between that, fibroids, and possi ... [
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Dany - Alumni Hostess 2009
Bonjour to all my Hyster Sisters. I am honored that you are taking time to read on me, Dany.
My name is Danielle and I hail from the beautiful Capital Region of Canada. I was born and raised in an Ontario town, near Ottawa and now live just across the bridge, on the Quebec side. Dany was the pen name I used in High School, when writing poetry for the school's student paper. I still like to use that nickname whenever I write, though I like to b ... [
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DeniseB - Hostess Alumni 2001
Hi, my name is Denise and I'm 37. I grew up in Louisiana. I'm married to a wonderful molecular biologist named Steve and we live in Milwaukee.
I started having menstrual problems at age 15 in the form of shocking pain. Like many young women, I was told I was too young to have endometriosis. After a year or more I went on birth control pills, which ultimately made me sick (just about every gastrointestinal ill that can come with the Pill, I ... [
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Dixie Tracy - Alumni Hostess 2000
he city, Spokane. The problem, Fibroids. The action, hyster. Clues - a trail of blood. Pain. Can't sleep in this city. Why did this happen - no one knows.
Name's Dixie. Detective Dixie Tracy. Fibroid Investigations. Here's just the facts.
Actually, I'm Diana - referred to by my DH as the Princess Pea (I have my standards, below which I will not stoop), the snoop, Ms. S.A. (Smart, ah, Mouth), and, of course (when he can't find something) "Ho ... [
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DorrieL - Hostess Alumni 2002
My name is Dorrie. I am 43 with 3 little kids, no pets and a doctor for a DH. I actually found Hystersisters in July of 2001 when my mother, at age 75, had a hysterectomy and was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I didn't register then, but scoured the boards for information on how best to prepare her for her surgery and how to help her afterwards.
My mother had a history of a number of other cancers, and her gyn-oncologist suggested I have some ... [
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Dot - Hostess Alumni 2002
Hello and welcome to Hystersisters.
My name is Dot, I'm 44 - have a wonderful dh and two boys ages 8 & 11. I live in Central Missouri...the Show Me State. I have a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice/Sociology and work full time writing federal grants to plan and coordinate programs for the local public housing authority. In my spare time I'm a typical sports mother spectator..baseball, basketball and football...LOVE to watch my kids. Some of m ... [
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Em - Alumni Hostess 2003
Hi, I'm Em. I am a 55 yo widow and I do vounteer work with the elderly in my community.
In late 1999 I had an abnormal pap smear. The next year seemed to be filled with various tests and procedures. In September, 1999 my doctor suggested a TAH/BSO. Since I was already postmenopausal and on ERT, taking the ovaries was not an issue for me. I found this site about 2 weeks before my surgery.
My visits to the Pre-op forum were totally consumed w ... [
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ester 6" tall - Debbie - Alumni Hostess 2006
Hi all, Debbie here, better known on the Hystersisters pages as Ester 6" tall.
I am a proud Canadian, living in the praries, but dislike the cold and snow - go figure. I was born near the end of the "boomer" generation in April 1959, in a city that technically no longer exists. St. Boniface was part of the amalgamation of many cities back in the 70's to be the current City of Winnipeg. I have lived here all my life. I am one of those Canadians ... [
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Fibroid Woman (Deb) - Alumni Hostess 2007
Thanks so much for stopping by to check me out.
My name is Deb. I chose the name of Fibroid Woman for obvious reasons...........to quote my surgeon, "I have never seen as many, and as big, fibroids in any one woman!". He compared me to a jack-in-the-box when describing his experience in opening my abdomen.
I was born in Charleston, WVA. Grew up in Indiana, but spent Summers with my two sets of grandparents in WVA (I was very fortunate ... [
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Fitbug - Jody - Hostess Alumni 2002
Hi all and Welcome to Hystersisters!
My real name is Jody. I chose the name "fitbug" because I love fitness and the VW Bug! The first car I owned was a 1968 Beetle. I have owned 3 other Beetles. Currently I am driving a 2000 version.
I am 45. Been married 23 years and have 2 children. My daughter is 21, married and currently carrying my first Grandson. His name will be Portland Bradly and is due the first of April. My son is 18 and ... [
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Fussybird - Alumni Hostess 2004
My name is Rita and I live in Southern California with my husband, Kevin. We are both originally from Upstate New York, where we married in 1985.
We currently live with our 4 cats; Sophie, Smudge, Peace and Quiet (the last two are twins and we found them in our backyard when they were 2 weeks old), and our two cockateils named Peep and Tweety.
I enjoy doing artwork, mostly photography, and scrapbooking (a more recent hobby). I have a big h ... [
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Gadgetgirl (Sara) - Alumni Hostess 2002
I'm Sara, mom of 2 teenage daughters, married to a US Navy man, Greg. Currently we are stationed in the Norfolk, Virginia area. We were married July 15, 1984 and had our first child soon after! I do a lot of things on the internet. I have a business making graphics and web pages and I also host a blog site. A blog is a web journal. I have a medical journal: SimplySara I also do local computer tutoring, this is on the back burner right now as I ga ... [
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Gemsab - Emily - Alumni Hostess 2003
Hi ladies, My name is Emily and I am almost 50 years old and have been married to my hubby, George for 25 years now. I have 2 grown kids......Kristin, 24, a business consultant working in Hawaii until the end of the year and Kevin, 21. who will be a senior accounting major at St. Joe's University next month. My son was a twin but his brother, Kyle was a stillborn. The saddest day of my life! I am an inactive RN right now but did work in the OB/GY ... [
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Gustogal (Lynda) - Alumni Hostess 2003
Hi and welcome to Hystersisters! I’m delighted to have been asked to serve as a Hostess on this wonderful site!
I’m 45, live in Northern California and got married to a wonderful man in September 2000.
For about 8 years I was the lead singer and bass player for a country/rock band. I decided to get back into the workforce and am currently in charge of Marketing Communications for a company I started working for in 1986 as a secretary! I’m a ... [
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HappyCM3 - Alumni Hostess 2003
Hello, and welcome to HysterSisters.
I go by HappyCM3 and I’m a happy mom of three kids 1 boy and 2 girls. I was 29 when I had my TVH and I live in the southeast.
At the age of 19 I was diagnosed with endometriosis after a laparoscopy. That was the worst surgical experience of my life because I was sick for three days from the general anesthesia. The dr. seemed like a quack so I decided to seek another dr. after getting married. My new dr. ... [
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Harley (Sunny) - Alumni Hostess 2001
Hi, I'm harley, a Valentine princess. For the last five years, I have been happily married to the love of my life, Rich, and we have two very spoiled black cats. Lucky and Ollie really run the household, and we cater to their every whim. I do not have any children, but have a perfect granddaughter through marriage! My husband and I are members of the Catholic Church, and are Eucharistic Ministers at our local parish. My faith has gotten me throug ... [
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HRHrey - Alumni Hostess 2009
Hey there!!!
I’m Reneé - a native Washingtonian. Yep, I am from Washington, DC. Because this is a very transient area, you don’t meet many people who are natives. I live in a suburb that is great - it rests conveniently between Washington, DC - Baltimore, MD - and Annapolis, MD. With the exception of the time that I spent at Penn State, I have lived in this area all my life.
I have a “full-time” job as an IT Professional for the ... [
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Ivestaffer (Ruthie) - Alumni Hostess 2002
Welcome to a most wonderful site! My name is Ruthie and I live in northern CA. I grew up in CA and AZ, the oldest of 10 children. I received my BS in nursing from a small Christian college, and worked summers as a camp nurse. That's where my user name comes from--Indian Village East staff member (ivestaffer). It was great fun being a camp nurse, and I met my dh there, also on staff. We've been married 23 years now. Would you believe we still go b ... [
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Janie - Alumni Hostess 2002
Hi, I'm the hystersister called Janie. I act as one of the hostesses on the Hormone Jungle Forum. I live in a small farming community called Croswell, MI. Its in the thumb area of Michigan near Lake Huron. (You can tell a Michigander because they show their hand when asked where they live). I'm 45 years old and have a wonderful husband of 25 years and two teenage daughters. DH is a farmer and I am a certified public accountant and I have a small ... [
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Jay-Jay - Alumni Hostess 2005
Hi. My name is Jennifer. I'm currently 42 years old. I am married to my DH of almost 18 years and we have three children, (a girl age 16, a boy age 14 and a girl age 10). We have a dog named Princess and two cats - Pepper and Cuddles. In addition to raising a family and working, my hobbies include reading biographies, (usually of "old" movie stars), watching old movies, (anything with Bette Davis), and collecting/studying Alfred Hitchcock fi ... [
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Jeanus - Alumni Hostess 2011
Hi, my name is Jean and I been married to my best friend Bob for many many years ( we still like each other). We live in southeast Texas, not far from Houston. We can enjoy the theater, restaurants and great shopping of a big city and still enjoy country life. We have a large yard and keep it filled with cats and dogs.
We have two daughters, Karen ( my older daughter) is great. She has cerebral palsy, a loving heart and a wonderful vocabulary ... [
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Jewel - Alumni Hostess 2000
HI, my name is Julie but I am known on the boards as Jewel or JewelM. I will be 37 in June. I have five children and am married to my high school sweetheart. We went out together when we were teenagers but then his dad got transferred across the country we each moved on and eventually married other people. We each had children at the same time (me two boys, now 11 and 10, and he, two girls, now 11 and 10) and then got back together about 8 years ... [
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jmberg (Jane) - Alumni Hostess 2009
Hi, I am Jane and I live in a wee little town in north central Iowa. A place where we enjoy awesome sunrises, sunsets and bright sparkling starts at night as well as four seasons.
I have been married to my wonderful husband since 1979 and we have 3 children. Two sons who were born in 1982 and 1989 and a daughter born in 1986. One was in college and two in high school at the time of my surgery and cancer treatments. They are all great kids ... [
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Judester - Hostess Alumni 2002
Tales of My Hysterectomy
Hello! My name is Judy Wilson, and I live in Toronto, Ontario Canada! I am 34 years old, and had my LAVH/BSO on Nov/2/00. Bob and I do not have any children, but we do have two lovely nieces, and four nephews that we spoil immensely!
Bob and I are collectors of antique toys. You can often find us out at shows, flea markets, garage sales or lurking on eBay for that spectacular piece to add to our collection! Our hobb ... [
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Julie B. - Hostess Alumni 2005
Hi there, my name is Julie and I'm 34 years old, very happily married to my wonderful husband Steve, and we have 2 daughters ages 12 and 8. My family is the light of my life! I thank the Lord for all that I have!
I graduated high school in 1988 and went on to study nursing. I learned a lot, but came down with a violent form of the chicken pox from my little brother and sister(they are 13 and 14 years younger than I am)and became bed-ridde ... [
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k9equinewhine - Alumni Hostess 2008
Hi! As you can probably tell from my name, I love dogs and horses, and I have been known to whine a time or two! My dogs keep me laughing and my gorgeous Quarter Horse is my rock...I run to him when I"m upset and he is always there for me. I'm more at home in my barn then at any other place in the world...well, except maybe HysterSisters Cancer Concern Forum!
Besides horses and dogs, I also love reading, music and Fastpitch softball and e ... [
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Kaatie - Alumni Hostess 2002
Tales of My Hysterectomy
How I Came to be "The Leopard Lady"
I am 51 but oh! Such a young 51! I have a wonderful hubby with a wicked Irish sense of humor. Lots of laughter here! And 3 great step kiddos 32/28/22 I did it the easy way no diapers, no stretch marks! We have been together almost 16 fun filled years now. The two youngest {boys} lived with us off and on so I have been through those lovely teen years, but we all survived!
I g ... [
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Karenann (Karen) - Alumni Hostess 2003
Hello to All Hystersisters! My name is Karen. Pretty much an uncommon namethese days except on the hystersisters site. Hence, I had to add my middlename, Ann, like most females born in the 1950's. So that's what thekarenann is about.
I just turned 50 this past January. And I will never complain about anotherbirthday for the rest of my life. I live in S Jersey, right outside ofPhiladelphia. I am married to my high school sweetheart and have bee ... [
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KarenL - Alumni Hostess 2002
Hi everyone…My name is Karen, I'm 45 years old, and I live on Long Island, New York, a suburb of NYC. I am married to Chris and am the proud mother of a beautiful daughter, five weird felines and a Cairn Terrier named Rowdy.
I am a VP at a large commercial insurance agency, doing surety bonds for the construction industry. I've been with the same company for 20 years, and really enjoy my colleagues and clients. I have a Bachelors degree in po ... [
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