Whole Woman Canadian Retreat

I too have had back issues for years!!!, and with this forum I'm starting to wonder if its not all related to a prolapse.

Many of us who have been doing this for awhile have noticed improvement in back and hip issues. I didn't have pain in either area, but what I have noticed after 2+ years is how nicely my torso is "seated" over my hips. It just feels right, in a way that no other way of carrying myself ever did. The hips project promises to be a real eye-opener in this area. I can't wait for it!!! - Surviving

Did you send for information from the Sheraton in Burlington VT or was that NH? I am 10 minutes from the Sheraton in Burlington, VT. The Sheraton in Burlington is an excellent conference center. There is also the Hilton in Burlington which overlooks Lake Champlain. (It is a smaller conference center than the Sheraton) Are these conference centers that you are interested in?

Yes I was thinking the one in VT was a nice place and quite central.

Hi Teacher

You have nothing to worry about, going to see your gynaecologist. You know what you can do, and will have a go at doing. You know what the urogyn had to offer and have rejected that. Having a parent / child relationship with a doctor is always dangerous. It puts the patient at a distinct disadvantage of trusting the doctor to make the best decision for us as a patient. You make adult decisions in other parts of your life. Just extend that to your healthcare. I don't think that you are the ignorant innocent re POP that you were even a few months ago. Just treat the gyn as another adultwho knows a lot about medicine. If you don't like what she has to say, then feel free to say what you think. She has no authority over you. You can just say "no thankyou", or "maybe later".

You may have a long relationship with her, which has probably served you very well, but when relationships change both parties can adapt, or if you or she can't, then change gyns. I am sure she won't take it personally if you don't go back again.

I am sure you will be fine.

Louise

:-)

So I guess what we need first is a list of all members with contacts so we can see who would be interested or not and who would be willing to share rooms and who wouldn't.
Until we have some numbers, there is nothing that can be done.

Can we do this?

Soooo..... prolapse 2012.... you are thinking of VT. I can check out the prices of the Sheraton and Hilton in VT. Nov. - March are your less expensive months here in VT. Both hotels have pick up and drop off service to the Burlington International Airport. Can anyone give me a ball park figure of how many would want to attend. If nothing else we can get a realistic picture of the cost. The planning would have to be for sometime in 2013 when Christine would be available.

The conference could also be planned for 2014 that would give more time... People might prefer the location of the Hilton - overlooking Lake Champlain in a very interesting and walkable area of Burlington, VT. with lots of interesting stores and restaurants. The Sheraton is located close to University Mall in Burlington, not quite as attractive or interesting but certainly nice. There is more highway traffic by the Sheraton than there is with the Hilton. They are less than 5 miles apart.

So are you saying that Christine will not be available for this fall?

It was Amy that was inquiring about this, so I'm just trying to get some info together. Like I said tho, without having numbers of persons interested, there really is no way to organize this.

Amy was the go to person, with her gone I don't know who will give answers. I would think the following answers to the following questions would be a start if there is to be a second event. What would people like to see covered in a WW Retreat/Conference? What would be the best date/time for Christine to Key Note a Conference? How many people would be interested in attending? If there is enough committed interest then a place and cost could be determind.

Hello Dear Lovely Ladies, I have been without computer for many days and missed reading your posts. I am back now. Lanny wrote a note on this thread and I believe we need to contact him and possibly set up a conference call with him. As far as I understood, we need to get this up and running by the first week of Nov. If that doesn't work, we might need to think of next year. I am very short on time to plan this and my computer is having unreliable days. Are any of you able to check out those VT locations? Have any of you contacted Lanny? My best wishes to you!

I can check out the Vermont locations, the Burlington Sheraton and Hilton are close by. However, I think it is too late for this year. A conference/retreat takes a lot of work and planning. I guess Lanny would be the best judge for a date and whether to move ahead with a conference call. I can scout out the hotels but I am super busy and in the midst of selling our home and moving out of state. My time for conference work would be limited but I will help in whatever way I can manage. Keep in mind if you are thinking of Vermont Nov - March are better priced.

I have emailed Lanny but about the course. I will see what he says about a conference.

Maybe March would be better.

I think you are right. We are all tooooo busy but maybe we can put our heads together in the spring for a retreat. Or, maybe we will all find a way to make it to the conference! Best wishes to you both.