OT - family vacation... we fly out on tuesday!

everyone please send some good old anti-flaring vibes my way!! :)

we'll be flying (with a toddler

) from hawaii to the mainland and then returning 2 weeks later. i'm starting to feel butterflies in my stomach every time i think about it. ugh.

i'm really trying to take it easy and remind myself that we're nearly packed... just gotta throw in the shampoo and toothbrushes before we leave.

but i know i won't feel at ease until we're checked in and thru security...

but i'm also very excited to go... we haven't visited the mainland in over 8 years so it's time!

anyway, thanks for the positive thoughts... i need them and appreciate them!!

aloha!

28, happily married, stay at home mom to 22 month old son
UC (probably pancolitis, but no c-scope yet), diagnosed June 2006, started having major symptoms sometime in January 2006, about 3 months after childbirth. 2nd flare (minor) may 2007 after taking caprylic acid for 2 weeks.

-SCD for 4 weeks with no improvement...
-Asacol since 7/26/06
-Prednisone 8/28/06-2/28/07. and again may '07, 8 week course.
-probiotics, ground psyllium husk, fish oil, CalMag, multivitamin

Heather, that's awesome that your going on vacation! I always get the butterflies too, I think mine is due to excitement. I will keep my fingers crossed and hope that the flight is uneventful for both you and the hubby. I'm sure your son will behave himself right???? lol Have fun!

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DeniseW

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Posted 9/9/2007 5:24 PM (GMT -7)

Have fun! Try and relax though. The IDEA of traveling with a toddler can be WAY WAY more stressful than the actual traveling is. I know I always get so worked up when we travel with the kids, and it's never bad...I'm just stressed out of my mind about what COULD be. I'm sure you'll have a great time!!!

dx late April 2005 with UC after birth of my son with pancolitis (though my first doc never told me that!)

meds didn't work

Started SCD and vit e enemas 12/9/05...that and meds, remission 12/11/05, off meds 12/20 (were on the way out before that), stopped enemas 3/23

*In Remission* - almost 100% anyway

Pregnant, due Oct 20th or so... not scared...just...unsure

Another UC wife

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Posted 9/9/2007 6:40 PM (GMT -7)

Enjoy - have a great time and hopefully things will simmer down for you and allow you to fully enjoy your time on the mainland.

60 yr old male~Colitis 1st diagnosed Jan '05-cleared up within a few wks. Flared again in May '06 ... left sided UC now, fully involved and trying to get in remission. Acute inflammation-pancolitis-tenesmus rectal pain-granulation is showing some healing started. Osteopena of spine from prednisone DX 8/07 July 07 good days & bad days 75mg Imuran 40 mg prednisone (tapering 8/07) 12 Asacol, Lidocaine Hydrochloride Jelly 2%,multi vitamin, iron 3X day, DanActive, chewable calcium, Prilosec 20mg, enalapril 10mg, glipizide 5 mg, zocor 20 mg, baby aspirin, (Fentanyl pain patch 50mg 72 hrs Morphine Sulf 15 mg twice daily)Colocourt enemas at night. Fosamax and mthly B12 shots folic acid 1mg

potty girl

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Posted 9/9/2007 6:53 PM (GMT -7)

good luck and have a wonderful time.

Rona

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Lonie

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Posted 9/10/2007 6:44 AM (GMT -7)

Have a great time! I'm sending all the good vacation vibes from California to Hawaii. Have fun and enjoy yourself....try and relax on that flight. I'm sure your little one will be perfect for you!

Carol

Remicade - will have my 18th infusion on September 5.

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hekela

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Posted 9/10/2007 5:54 PM (GMT -7)

THANKS EVERYONE!
be back soon.

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