Hello!

My name is Denika Menis, and I live in Hiddenite, North Carolina. I am 32 years old, and I was banded on July 26, 2005. Dr. Bauman in Concord did my surgery. He is wonderful! I have lost around 50 pounds, give or take a few.

I am so happy to have found this wonderful place! (I THINK that I attached my picture. I'm not sure!)

Denika

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I have family in Granite Falls. Hutto is the last night. Not sure where abouts they live though. (my grandfathers nephew)

Okay, so I went to college at Montreat and had a classmate named Charlie Hutto. He and his family lived in Black Mountain. What's the possibilitiy?

Okay, Denika, I went to post the link to the picture thread but I see you found it! See, you get along just fine in here! Can't wait to read your blog.

Yep your pic is there! Sounds like you've done great losing 50 lbs....I hope in about 6 months, I can say the same..............

Lynda:Bunny

Melissa,

Wow! You are doing great! Thank you so much for welcoming me here.

Denika

Kim,

Thank you so much for taking the time to read about Jamie! I'm a little proud, but I'm sure you noticed.

How old is Curtis? I've never heard of the birth defect that you said he has, but I read just a little bit about it. It sounds like you've been through a lot too! I'm so sorry to hear that you haven't had much support. That is sooo important. We had zero support at first, but we were very blessed to find a website and a listserv for parents of cleft-affected children. Even though we don't live close to many people on there, it has been a big help to us. No matter what stage of your journey you are at, there is always someone there who has already been there. Kind of like here! )

I'm so glad that Clomid worked for you! Believe me, it is not fun to arm your husband with a needle and let him give you shots! I would definitely go through it all again though. We'd love to have another baby at some point, but I'm not getting any younger. Do you have other children?

Oh, and you ARE right! I do love this place!

Denika

Dianne,

Yes, it is wonderful! It's amazing how God works things out!

Denika

Lynda,

Yes, my pic is definitely there, and very BIG! I won't do that again! Oh, and don't worry, in six months you'll be there, and may have lost way more than that.

Denika