I sang my way through high school. Had the lead in the junior class operetta. Got 1st chair soprano in all state chorus when a senior. Never sang a note publicly after graduation. I was diagnosed with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy at age 17. Told that I would be in a wheel chair within 10 years. Fooled them, I can still walk at age 72. Married right out of high school. Had 2 daughters 4 days less than a year apart by age 21. At age 50 I enrolled in night classes for Medical Assisting/Biller just for fun. I had no intention of working in the field, but got many job offers due to my perfect 4.0 GPA. Work history..a few years at a telephone answering service. Five years as a custom decorator at Sears. Four years as a certified bra/breast prosthesis fitter at a great little boutique that catered to the "hard to fit" woman. Loved that job, women in crisis are a strong bunch! We should all be proud to be a member of the female society. (that is those of us who are female.) This post was edited by gazania on Mon, Feb 24, 14 at 16:17

BobbiD, I think you're new here and you've had some major trauma and upsets in your life. Please make a new thread and introduce yourself. We're all friends here, and we love having new friends. Anything you want to know just ask. If you want to vent, share laughter and sorrow, we're here for that. Welcome to the Table.

Ok, I will stick me in here. I am 66, married for 48 years to my hero. We have a daughter 47, and lost a daughter suddenly 15 months ago. Slowly, we are coming out of the fog that put us in and I can see the light at the end of this tunnel. Remembering the happy times we had with her are slowly taking over the deep sadness. Over the years, I have worked at an answering service, a custom decorator at Sears and as a wig, bra and breast prosthesis fitter in a boutique for the hard to fit woman. What a fun and rewarding job. Women in crisis are a strong and inspiring group. We retired back home to Pennsylvania 9 years ago after 32 years in Ohio and Michigan. Settled about 35 miles north of Pittsburgh to be near family. Daughter is 7 miles away. My life revolves around her and the grand dog, Dh and my home. I love gardening and spend most daylight hours in my yard tending my flowers and shrubs when the weather is fit. In winter, I sew, work on jigsaw puzzles, and dust my hundreds of animal and bird figurines! I am very fond of all living creatures to say the least. I am somewhat handicapped, having been diagnosed with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy at age 17. I am extremely fortunate that I can still walk a little after all these years. I use a cane for very short distances and a walker or a scooter when out of the house. I have been enjoying the KT since shortly after it started. I don't post a great deal, but come here to keep up with all the goings on several times a day. I laugh and cry with you all and am so greatful for the support that has been given me when I needed it. This is a wonderful place to bring your sorrows or ask for advice...and to share your joys.

Sorry no. I started making them but haven't finished any yet. But I'm doing crochet because I really detest working with DPN. Only thing I can suggest is try holding the needles differently or try to be aware of how much pressure you are putting on the needles with your fingers and lessen it. Also, not sure if you are holding the working yarn in the right or left hand. Switching it up may help too.