Name: Katie! Fav. color: Red, orange, yellow Best feature: My sense of humor maybe? My smile Something unique about you: I'm deaf. People say I have an unquie nose (yuck!) What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple?? We act stupid all the time and I love it!
Name: Amanda Louise. I plan to go by Mandy Lou when I'm a little old lady Fav. color: Blue , by far. Best feature: Physically? FI loves my eyes - but I don't really have a "fav feature" - I like the whole package Something unique about you: At my former job, my specialty was "Seminal Plasma Allergy" - as in women who are allergic to their partner's semen. The physician I worked for is an expert in the field - he was even on the discovery channel for it. I did all the paperwork, called the potential patients who replied via the website www.seminalplasmaallergy.org, coordinated travel dates for treatment and shipment of specimens, and then performed the treatment when they were in office (though my colleague Jessica is featured in the videos on discovery channel ) What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple?? We are both goofy as hell.
Name: Jen Fav. color: Pink Best feature: I'd say my eyes Something unique about you: I was adopted. It was an open adoption so I do know my birth parents and they are honestly some of the coolest people I've ever met. What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple?? Our sense of humor. Like yesterday I told FI I wanted to be romanced (ya know with flowersand candles and such) and when I came out of the bathroom he had a candle lit playing Barry White. I about died laughing on the floor.
Name: Nikki Fav clr. purple Best feature: My kind heart Nothing really unique about me We are both football fans and the brothers are head coaches for our teams
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2012-weddings_nwr-poll?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:066005ef-215f-48b1-8655-328b41e07c52Discussion:5e5e2d25-7b8f-440a-8f5c-0ae9c6a65255Post:f4e508d8-a49e-4d10-997d-81ecaf9361cb">Re: NWR Poll: About you</a>: [QUOTE]Name: Laurel Fav. color: Purple Best feature: Physical? My skin I guess. I've been lucky because I've never had skin issues on my face. <strong>FI would say my best feature is my butt haha</strong>. Something unique about you: I've never seen Forest Gump and I don't really like sitcoms. What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple?? We make each other laugh all the time. Posted by ceglare4[/QUOTE]
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2012-weddings_nwr-poll?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:066005ef-215f-48b1-8655-328b41e07c52Discussion:5e5e2d25-7b8f-440a-8f5c-0ae9c6a65255Post:512a212f-8395-44ce-a141-eb7a28866611">Re: NWR Poll: About you</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: NWR Poll: About you : How lucky. I need some butt. Posted by mekiakoo[/QUOTE]
Ha it is a pain going bathing suit shopping though. I can't ever buy the ones that have the same sized top as bottom. I need to transfer some butt to my boobs and I'll be golden haha.
Name: Kate Fav. color: Giants blue or Fuschia Best feature: I'm not gonna lie, I have a killer rack. I get complimented on my eyes and hair a lot, as well. Something unique about you: I'm Puerto Rican but no one ever believes me. I guess it's the blonde/blue eye/pale skin thing. What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple??: We have the same wacky/witty sense of humor and on a good night, you will pee your pants while hanging out with us. It's happened.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2012-weddings_nwr-poll?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:066005ef-215f-48b1-8655-328b41e07c52Discussion:5e5e2d25-7b8f-440a-8f5c-0ae9c6a65255Post:f344ee1f-f551-451a-86ab-0d6af00a2291">Re: NWR Poll: About you</a>: [QUOTE]BrightFireFly- are there a lot of people with allergy to semen? What can they do to treat it?? ETA: obviously other than using condoms and/or not having sex. Posted by mekiakoo[/QUOTE]
Actually - it's more common than you would think. The issue is - it goes undiagnosed or is misdiagnosed. A lot of times - these women are tested for STDs multiple times, yeast infections, or bacterial. Because it's not a well-known condition - most doctors don't even think about it.
Most of our patients came from them seeing the television show. They saw that and a light bulb went off in their head. They'd search it and come across our website. They would mail us blood and semen samples - and Dr. Bernstein would confirm the allergy was in fact their problem - before they traveled.'
Treatment involved a series of allergy shots - given over a two day period (These women would get upwards of 30 shots in each arm) - to the various "Seminal fractions" that they tested positive too. They are made from their partner's semen in Dr. Bernstein's lab. EDIT: After day one, the couple returns to their hotel - has sex - and comes back te next day to know if symptoms were relieved. It's a devastasting allergy. One patient - she was a virgin and had a reaction on their honeymoon. While most allergies can't occur on first exposure - this one can due to a link between a certain hormone/chemical in the semen and dogs (not dog semen..just dogs..saliva...skin..whatever). So the first time she and her new husband had sex, she had intense burning, swelling, pain.
Name:Mac'Sine Fav. color:Purple Best feature: I don't know. it used to be my smile. Everything else about me is pretty "normal". I do get alot of compliments on my hair Something unique about you: The right side of my face was paralyed (bells palsy) Its 75% back to normal but my face spasms when I have a migraine. What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple?? we are best friends. I love doing everything wih him. I even enjoy partying with him more than my female friends.
Name:Andrea Fav. color: Purple!!! Best feature: My smile. I'm always smiling Something unique about you: I'm not a unique person, however, I do not have a gallbladder and I've been to Spain & France.... What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple?? We are always making each other laugh.
Fav. color: purple, aqua, pink... most colors really!
Best feature: yes let's do physical this time, last time we all answered based on personality. mmm skin maybe? or eyes
Something unique about you: Not unique I guess, but I have a ton of siblings (6) none from both my mother and father and all at least 8 years younger than me. The youngest is 3 and could easily be my own kid. Call me automatic free babysitter.
What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple?? How much fun we have just conversing
Name: Nikki Fav. color: Purple Best feature: I like my hair and I think I have good legs Something unique about you: I have a fully-written novel sitting in my office but am too chicken to try to publish it What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple??That we are each other's cheerleaders %100 percent of the time. No matter what we are doing we always make a point of very vocally supporting each other.
Ok my iPad sucks and can't quote things
Name Carly
Fav color hot pink
Best feature I am with Kate on a nice rack lol at least that is what fit says and my bootie
Something unique about me- I hate it when people touch my big toe! I also am not a snuggler at bed time I don't want to be touched I need my space while I sleep
Fav thing about me and FI- we r super laid back and pretty much get along with anyone and we love to cook!
Name: Alexandra
Favorite Color: Purple
Best Feature: My eyes and my lips, they are always the things I get complimented on the most.
Unique: There isn't anything I can think of
Fav as a couple: We have the same exact personality, and I love sharing the same birthday it make the day so much more fun.
Once in awhile,right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale.
Name: Vanessa Fav. color: Red Best feature: My Personality Something unique about you: I can speak 3 languages What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple?? We always laugh/smile when we are together.
Best feature: I love my hair (I am a natural red head) and FI says I have a nice butt
Something unique about you: I can touch my nose with my tongue
What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple?? That we get eachother.. we are both extremly sarcastic so being with someone who understands that is important or we would have lots of fights hahah
Name: Mary Beth Fav. color: Purple! Best feature: fiance says boobs, i say eyes, smile, and my drive Something unique about you: i was a competitive jump roper for 14 years....i am a national champion and have competed at world championships on team usa. my claim to fame is that i have been on espn What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple?? we just get each other. it is something i can't even put into words
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2012-weddings_nwr-poll?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:066005ef-215f-48b1-8655-328b41e07c52Discussion:5e5e2d25-7b8f-440a-8f5c-0ae9c6a65255Post:654b7f09-5c1e-401e-851c-2119ae34fb8e">Re: NWR Poll: About you</a>: [QUOTE]@Nati- Thanks! It's a fantasy novel for older teens. Posted by NikkiF731[/QUOTE]
That's so cool! What's holding you back from publishing it?
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2012-weddings_nwr-poll?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:066005ef-215f-48b1-8655-328b41e07c52Discussion:5e5e2d25-7b8f-440a-8f5c-0ae9c6a65255Post:35193ea8-4646-48cd-b1db-03c31e5e9721">Re: NWR Poll: About you</a>: [QUOTE]Name: Vanessa Fav. color: Red Best feature: My Personality Something unique about you: I can speak 3 languages What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple?? We always laugh/smile when we are together. Posted by bells24412[/QUOTE]
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2012-weddings_nwr-poll?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:066005ef-215f-48b1-8655-328b41e07c52Discussion:5e5e2d25-7b8f-440a-8f5c-0ae9c6a65255Post:2902ad5a-9e4a-45f4-b81a-f6c467627110">Re: NWR Poll: About you</a>: [QUOTE]NikkiF731 - PUBLISH IT!!!! :) Posted by k8888[/QUOTE]
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2012-weddings_nwr-poll?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:066005ef-215f-48b1-8655-328b41e07c52Discussion:5e5e2d25-7b8f-440a-8f5c-0ae9c6a65255Post:b959da70-5c6f-4d94-9f62-e3e149022a9a">Re: NWR Poll: About you</a>: [QUOTE]Ok my iPad sucks and can't quote things Name Carly Fav color hot pink Best feature I am with Kate on a nice rack lol at least that is what fit says and my bootie Something unique about me- I hate it when people touch my big toe! I also am not a snuggler at bed time I don't want to be touched I need my space while I sleep Fav thing about me and FI- we r super laid back and pretty much get along with anyone and we love to cook! Posted by LADY324[/QUOTE]
Oh! I HATE feet! I dont like people's feet touching me at all.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2012-weddings_nwr-poll?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:066005ef-215f-48b1-8655-328b41e07c52Discussion:5e5e2d25-7b8f-440a-8f5c-0ae9c6a65255Post:1bf422fd-e63d-4cdc-9df0-3c7f8ee50aca">Re: NWR Poll: About you</a>: [QUOTE]Name: Amanda Fav. color: Purple Best feature: My hair. Every stylist I've ever been to compliments it like crazy as well as random strangers. Something unique about you: I<strong> have Arnold Chiari malformation, which means part of my brain extends down into my spinal column</strong>. What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple? That we're each others best friend and are so comfortable and compatible with each other. Posted by singing_lyn[/QUOTE]
It was discovered after a car accident about 8-9 years ago and I started having killer headaches. My mom's chiropractor had taken a random course on it in college and because of the headaches thought it might be it so suggested I go for an MRI and he was right. Then with different symptoms my mom had over the years like her tongue being numb and her right arm getting tingling numbness he suggested she go too since I had it and she had it to and one of my other sisters, but during the MRI for my mom they found a brain tumor as well. Four months later they removed it and it was non-cancerous, but better safe than sorry, and the numbness in her tongue went away.
I don't really have any other symptoms just I get headaches a lot and some of them are as bad as migraines, but migraine medicine doesn't help. Mostly I'm just supposed to watch what I do with my head and neck, like I'm not supposed to go on roller coasters and things that jar my head and neck.
218 Invited 130 Are ready to party!! 79 Are missing out. 10 Are making me wait.
Re: NWR Poll: About you
Fav. color: Purple
Best feature: Physical? My skin I guess. I've been lucky because I've never had skin issues on my face. FI would say my best feature is my butt haha.
Something unique about you: I've never seen Forest Gump and I don't really like sitcoms.
What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple?? We make each other laugh all the time.
Fav. color: Red, orange, yellow
Best feature: My sense of humor maybe? My smile
Something unique about you: I'm deaf. People say I have an unquie nose (yuck!)
What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple?? We act stupid all the time and I love it!
Fav. color: Blue , by far.
Best feature: Physically? FI loves my eyes - but I don't really have a "fav feature" - I like the whole package
Something unique about you: At my former job, my specialty was "Seminal Plasma Allergy" - as in women who are allergic to their partner's semen. The physician I worked for is an expert in the field - he was even on the discovery channel for it. I did all the paperwork, called the potential patients who replied via the website www.seminalplasmaallergy.org, coordinated travel dates for treatment and shipment of specimens, and then performed the treatment when they were in office (though my colleague Jessica is featured in the videos on discovery channel
What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple?? We are both goofy as hell.
Fav. color: Pink
Best feature: I'd say my eyes
Something unique about you: I was adopted. It was an open adoption so I do know my birth parents and they are honestly some of the coolest people I've ever met.
What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple?? Our sense of humor. Like yesterday I told FI I wanted to be romanced (ya know with flowersand candles and such) and when I came out of the bathroom he had a candle lit playing Barry White. I about died laughing on the floor.
Fav clr. purple
Best feature: My kind heart
Nothing really unique about me
We are both football fans and the brothers are head coaches for our teams
ETA: obviously other than using condoms and/or not having sex.
[QUOTE]Name: Laurel Fav. color: Purple Best feature: Physical? My skin I guess. I've been lucky because I've never had skin issues on my face. <strong>FI would say my best feature is my butt haha</strong>. Something unique about you: I've never seen Forest Gump and I don't really like sitcoms. What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple?? We make each other laugh all the time.
Posted by ceglare4[/QUOTE]
How lucky. I need some butt.
On another note, I like that Mandy Lou! Has a cute ring to it! Just might need to start calling you that now hahaha
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: NWR Poll: About you : How lucky. I need some butt.
Posted by mekiakoo[/QUOTE]
Ha it is a pain going bathing suit shopping though. I can't ever buy the ones that have the same sized top as bottom. I need to transfer some butt to my boobs and I'll be golden haha.
Fav. color: Giants blue or Fuschia
Best feature: I'm not gonna lie, I have a killer rack. I get complimented on my eyes and hair a lot, as well.
Something unique about you: I'm Puerto Rican but no one ever believes me. I guess it's the blonde/blue eye/pale skin thing.
What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple??: We have the same wacky/witty sense of humor and on a good night, you will pee your pants while hanging out with us. It's happened.
[QUOTE]BrightFireFly- are there a lot of people with allergy to semen? What can they do to treat it?? ETA: obviously other than using condoms and/or not having sex.
Posted by mekiakoo[/QUOTE]
Actually - it's more common than you would think. The issue is - it goes undiagnosed or is misdiagnosed. A lot of times - these women are tested for STDs multiple times, yeast infections, or bacterial. Because it's not a well-known condition - most doctors don't even think about it.
Most of our patients came from them seeing the television show. They saw that and a light bulb went off in their head. They'd search it and come across our website. They would mail us blood and semen samples - and Dr. Bernstein would confirm the allergy was in fact their problem - before they traveled.'
Treatment involved a series of allergy shots - given over a two day period (These women would get upwards of 30 shots in each arm) - to the various "Seminal fractions" that they tested positive too. They are made from their partner's semen in Dr. Bernstein's lab.
EDIT: After day one, the couple returns to their hotel - has sex - and comes back te next day to know if symptoms were relieved.
It's a devastasting allergy. One patient - she was a virgin and had a reaction on their honeymoon. While most allergies can't occur on first exposure - this one can due to a link between a certain hormone/chemical in the semen and dogs (not dog semen..just dogs..saliva...skin..whatever). So the first time she and her new husband had sex, she had intense burning, swelling, pain.
Some can even anaphylax.
Fav. color:Purple
Best feature: I don't know. it used to be my smile. Everything else about me is pretty "normal". I do get alot of compliments on my hair
Something unique about you: The right side of my face was paralyed (bells palsy) Its 75% back to normal but my face spasms when I have a migraine.
What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple?? we are best friends. I love doing everything wih him. I even enjoy partying with him more than my female friends.
Fav. color: Purple!!!
Best feature: My smile. I'm always smiling
Something unique about you: I'm not a unique person, however, I do not have a gallbladder and I've been to Spain & France....
What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple?? We are always making each other laugh.
Fav. color: purple, aqua, pink... most colors really!
Best feature: yes let's do physical this time, last time we all answered based on personality. mmm skin maybe? or eyes
Something unique about you: Not unique I guess, but I have a ton of siblings (6) none from both my mother and father and all at least 8 years younger than me. The youngest is 3 and could easily be my own kid. Call me automatic free babysitter.
What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple?? How much fun we have just conversing
Fav. color: Purple
Best feature: I like my hair and I think I have good legs
Something unique about you: I have a fully-written novel sitting in my office but am too chicken to try to publish it
What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple??That we are each other's cheerleaders %100 percent of the time. No matter what we are doing we always make a point of very vocally supporting each other.
Fav. color: Red
Best feature: My Personality
Something unique about you: I can speak 3 languages
What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple?? We always laugh/smile when we are together.
Fav. color: Green
Best feature: I love my hair (I am a natural red head) and FI says I have a nice butt
Something unique about you: I can touch my nose with my tongue
What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple?? That we get eachother.. we are both extremly sarcastic so being with someone who understands that is important or we would have lots of fights hahah
Fav. color: Purple!
Best feature: fiance says boobs, i say eyes, smile, and my drive
Something unique about you: i was a competitive jump roper for 14 years....i am a national champion and have competed at world championships on team usa. my claim to fame is that i have been on espn
What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple?? we just get each other. it is something i can't even put into words
[QUOTE]@Nati- Thanks! It's a fantasy novel for older teens.
Posted by NikkiF731[/QUOTE]
That's so cool! What's holding you back from publishing it?
[QUOTE]Name: Vanessa Fav. color: Red Best feature: My Personality Something unique about you: I can speak 3 languages What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple?? We always laugh/smile when we are together.
Posted by bells24412[/QUOTE]
What three?
[QUOTE]NikkiF731 - PUBLISH IT!!!! :)
Posted by k8888[/QUOTE]
DITTO!!!!!! DO IT!!!
[QUOTE]Ok my iPad sucks and can't quote things Name Carly Fav color hot pink Best feature I am with Kate on a nice rack lol at least that is what fit says and my bootie Something unique about me- I hate it when people touch my big toe! I also am not a snuggler at bed time I don't want to be touched I need my space while I sleep Fav thing about me and FI- we r super laid back and pretty much get along with anyone and we love to cook!
Posted by LADY324[/QUOTE]
Oh! I HATE feet! I dont like people's feet touching me at all.
[QUOTE]Name: Amanda Fav. color: Purple Best feature: My hair. Every stylist I've ever been to compliments it like crazy as well as random strangers. Something unique about you: I<strong> have Arnold Chiari malformation, which means part of my brain extends down into my spinal column</strong>. What is your favorite thing about you & FI as a couple? That we're each others best friend and are so comfortable and compatible with each other.
Posted by singing_lyn[/QUOTE]
Wow! When was this discovered? Does it hurt?