Hi, my name is Karen....I currently reside in Littleton, Colorado...moving here from Cleveland in 1989. I am married and the mother of 2 grown sons. I "retired" in 2003, after spending the last 15 years as a childcare director. I love to quilt,read, knit and crochet. I had my TAH/BSO in April 2002, after suffering for years from fibrous tumors and endo. The decision was a no brainer for me, I was tired of the pain and heavy periods, and couldn't take it any more. I am glad I found the Hyster Home site. It has a ton of very useful information and the women on the site are a riot!!!!!