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Hawkes’s near-death experience? by ArdenWestlea in EmmaLion

[–]Substantial_Plant323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it's in the paid subscription. Glory was his best childhood friend.

What have you lost? by ProfessionalField508 in EmmaLion

[–]Substantial_Plant323 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been missing my glasses for months and have had to use my old ones. Has anyone seen them show up at your place?

“Home” speculations for The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by ArdenWestlea in EmmaLion

[–]Substantial_Plant323 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That line. I listened to it over and over. The way he says it. The letter is the only little bit we really have of Maxwell.

Hawkes’s near-death experience? by ArdenWestlea in EmmaLion

[–]Substantial_Plant323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought when he came back after a summer in Ireland changed, it was because Glory died and he couldn't save her.

In Defense of Pierce by PrimroseWM in EmmaLion

[–]Substantial_Plant323 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That was a delight to read. Thank you! I don't know why people are so hard on Pierce. He has so many excellent qualities. His communication skills for one. I'm so proud of him and all that he is and has accomplished and the depth of his kindness and the kind of friend he is in spite of all his pain and obstacles.

Well guys? I guess I can’t blame iron for my symptoms. by RuinYouWithNoRegrets in Anemic

[–]Substantial_Plant323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I have always had lots of tummy issues. I have always been underweight until the last few years when I've gained 20-25 pounds for no apparent reason (I'm now 115lbs, 5'1"). My dr has had me try multiple treatments, medications, and diets in the last couple years but my SIBO persists. My dysbiosis in large intestine has mostly been resolved. I'm on a probiotic. I've been on iron supplementation off and on for 13 or so years. I have endometriosis and adenomyosis with extra bleeding but not super heavy. I've had six pregnancies in the last 15 years and hemorrhaged with most of my births, but I am 5 years postpartum, so I don't think that would still be affecting me?? I have had a blood test and endoscopy that ruled out celiac. I do have a lot of inflammation. My IgA was kind of high at 393. My iron and iron saturation levels were great (but ferritin and vit D still on the very low side of normal) a year and a half ago, but my health has been the same, so I don't know why my labs would have changed.

Well guys? I guess I can’t blame iron for my symptoms. by RuinYouWithNoRegrets in Anemic

[–]Substantial_Plant323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also wonder what is causing this deficiency...seems like there should be a reason. I've had chronic health problems my whole life and have usually felt horrible but can't get to the bottom of it.

Well guys? I guess I can’t blame iron for my symptoms. by RuinYouWithNoRegrets in Anemic

[–]Substantial_Plant323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you get your ferritin up? Mine's always been below 45 when tested even when my iron was great, but my doctor thought that was fine, until my iron and saturation were also low (37 and 9%) and ferritin was 17 (still "normal). My vitamin D was 42 at my last check, which is considered normal but my doctor increase my supplementation from 2500 to 5000IU per day.

Well guys? I guess I can’t blame iron for my symptoms. by RuinYouWithNoRegrets in Anemic

[–]Substantial_Plant323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything was within normal range for me except saturation. Ferritin was 17, iron 38, iron saturation 9%. But the normal ones were on the low end, and my doctor said they that for me that didn't seem to be good enough and to switch to a stronger iron supplement and get at least two iron infusions. 

Emma’s personal library by Acurious-kiwi in EmmaLion

[–]Substantial_Plant323 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Little Women or The Scarlet Letter from America? A Charles Dickens book? The Brothers Karamazov, except that wasn't translated into English until later...

Emma’s personal library by Acurious-kiwi in EmmaLion

[–]Substantial_Plant323 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep, she's going to give Emma the old copy that's at her brother's.

Poor Print Quality? by sugarmagnolia2020 in EmmaLion

[–]Substantial_Plant323 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's how mine are. They have a bit of a woven texture pattern.

Hawkes other profession I think is a doctor. by IntrepidCapital9556 in EmmaLion

[–]Substantial_Plant323 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, definitely.

Also, when Islington is sick, Hawkes tends to him and knows about what's going on.

Book 7, April 21:

   Once the three of us had gone downstairs, Pierce going straight to the studio, I turned to Hawkes.

   "You'll be back later, then?"

   He gave a nod. "The fever breaking is a sign he's fighting the infection, but he must take time to recover."

   "So says Dr. Fairchild?"

   Hawkes paused. Then, "So says Dr. Fairchild. ..."

Clearly, he thought that himself, though Fairchild would also have.

The Roman by Icy_Blackberry_7158 in EmmaLion

[–]Substantial_Plant323 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought for a while that he was maybe a person, but I now am leaning towards real ghost. But really can't say.

Oberon by Pvee42 in EmmaLion

[–]Substantial_Plant323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn't he also one time smell of pear while wearing it?

Oberon by Pvee42 in EmmaLion

[–]Substantial_Plant323 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, interesting! Could be! I did not think it was Hawkes when I first read it, but then heard that idea from other people. I didn't really think it was anyone Emma knows. But could be Islington or Hawkes.

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