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Sarwat I Chaudhry MD
Associate Professor of Medicine (General Medicine); Principal Investigator (SILVER-AMI Study)
Research Interests
Heart failure; Geriatric Conditions; Functional Disability; Quality of Life; Remote Monitoring; End of Life Issues
Research Summary
Dr. Chaudhry's research is directed toward improving outcomes in older patients with heart failure. She is currently funded by the NIH to conduct studies to determine the prognostic importance of geriatric conditions in patients with heart failure. She also has an interest in remote monitoring systems in heart failure.
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Dr. Chaudhry's research is directed toward improving outcomes in older patients with heart failure. She is currently funded by NIH/NIA to examine the prognostic importance of geriatric impairments (including those in cognition, vision, hearing, muscle strength, and physical capacity) in heart failure. She is complementing secondary analysis of data from the Cardiovascular Health Study with an ongoing prospective study of hospitalized patients. She is also Director of Science for a multi-center clinical trial examining remote symptom and body weight monitoring for patients recently hospitalized for heart failure.
Selected Publications
- Sacco-Gibson N. Chaudhry S. Brock A. Sickles AB. Patel B. Hegstad R. et al. Cadmium Effects on Bone Metabolism: Accelerated Resorption in Ovariectomized, Aged Beagles. Toxicology & Applied Pharmacology. 1992; 113:274-83.
- Chaudhry SI, Olofinboba KA, Krumholz HM. Detection of Errors by Attending Physicians on a General Medicine Service. Journal of General Internal Medicine. 2003; 18:595-600.
- Chaudhry SI, Foody JM, Krumholz HM. Management of Systolic Hypertension in Older Adults. JAMA. 2004; 292; 1074-1080.
- Chaudhry SI, Friedkin RF, Horwitz RI, Inouye SK. Educational Disadvantage Impairs Functional Recovery After Hospitalization in Older Persons. American Journal of Medicine. 2004; 117; 650-656.
- Chaudhry SI, Berlowitz DR, Concato J. Do Age and Comorbidity Affect Intensity of Therapy for Poorly Controlled Diabetes Mellitus? Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2005; 53(7):1214-6.
- Foody JM, Chaudhry SI, Krumholz HM. Systolic Hypertension in Older Persons: Complexities in Clinical Decision Making. American Journal of Geriatric Cardiology. 2005; 14(6):325-30.
- Chaudhry SI, Phillips CO, Riegel B, Jerant AF, Stewart S, Krumholz HM. Telemonitoring in Patients with Heart Failure: A Systematic Review. Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2007; 13 (1):56-62.
- Chaudhry SI, Wang Y, Concato J, Gill TM, Krumholz HM. Patterns of Weight Change Preceding Hospitalization for Heart Failure. Circulation; 2007; 116 (4): 1549-1554.
- Chaudhry SI, Barton B, Mattera J, Spertus J, Krumholz, HM. Randomized Trial of Telemonitoring to Improved Heart Failure Outcomes (Tele-HF): Study Design. Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2007; 13(9):709-714.
- Chaudhry SI, Wang Y, Gill TM, Krumholz HM. Geriatric Conditions and Subsequent Mortality in Older Persons with Heart Failure. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. In Press.

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Rudedog: Believe The Hype said 10/14, 06:20 PM
When the Lakers former their super team last summer, all eyes were focused on L.A. As everyone remembers, they flamed out in dramatic fashion, thanks largely in part to one of the worst case of injury bugs in recent memory.
One of the premiere names on that list, and one who missed a large majority of games, was Steve Nash. While our minds are filled with the memories of "Run-N-Gun" with Amare, Shawn Marion, and the Phoenix Suns, the Nash that currently plays for the Lakers is a shell of his former self.
Some waved off last season as an anomaly; Nash has always been one of the toughest, injury-free players in the league. But this preseason, Mike D'Antoni dropped a bomb, saying he fully expects Nash to not only miss large chunks of games if he gets nicked up, but multiple games at a time.
Nash's body clearly can't withstand the grind of even 25 minutes a night anymore. The Lakers have set themselves up for the future, which is why Jordan Farmar, not Steve Nash, should be the Lakers starting point guard opening night while Nash takes a Manu-like role off the bench.
DJ: Babiesrock!!!! said 10/14, 06:34 PM
Steve Nash has to start as long as he is healthy.
They can monitor his minutes per game and still start him. Limit him to 25mpg, not the 38-40mpg he averaged with the Phoenix Suns. He has to be the starter since Kobe will most likely miss the first part of the season. Nash and Gasol are the 2 veterans they will need to hold things down until Kobe returns.
I disagree he was a shell of his former self, they monitored his mpg last season. He averaged 12.7ppg and 6.7apg while making 49.7% of his FG's, 43.8% on 3-pointers and 92.2% of his FT's.
His career numbers are 49.1%, 42.8% and 90.4%.
His apg were down because Kobe started handling the ball more and the Lakers were more dangerous in the 2nd half of the season with teams having to defend Kobe the scorer and Kobe the passer.
I liked bringing back Farmar because he fits Mike D'Antoni's helter skelter offensive approach more than Phil Jackson's Triangle offense. Oh, and he's still just 26. He can provide a capable backup to Nash.
Congrats on the win. The guys will be here soon to autovote against me, but this was a TD that had to be between you and I.
Rudedog: Believe The Hype said 10/14, 06:54 PM
"Your past is important but it is not nearly as important to your present as the way you see your future " - Tony Campolo
Nash's 50 games played last year was the fewest in his career, save for the lock-out shortened 1998-99 season, where he played all 40 games. On November 1, Nash will turn 40 years old. Your body isn't built to play at such a high level that late in age, and we saw that first-hand last season.
It's not even a case of "if" with Nash and injuries, but "when." He's already sat out nearly a full game once this preseason, leading to D'Antoni's comments about his playing time this season.
Instead of starting, Nash could anchor the Lakers second unit which may be better fit for his play style anyway. With Jodie Meeks, Wes Johnson, Shawne Williams, and Jordan Hill, the Lakers could surround him with a fast-paced unit. Better yet, he gives the Lakers a viable option off the bench, and considering they ranked at the bottom of the pack in bench production last season, that's a big improvement for them.
The season is not a sprint, but a marathon. Losing Nash two weeks into the season is not worth the risk.
DJ: Babiesrock!!!! said 10/14, 07:07 PM
You said it yourself, they were snake bitten last year with injuries. Nash has always kept himself in good physical shape (much like Kobe) and anybody can get hurt. I think he'll bounce back and if they monitor his mpg, he'll be fine.
There is very little difference if he plays 25mpg as a starter or off the bench. So, they should start him. Hell, he might get hemorrhoids at his age from starting out the game sitting on the bench.
He sat out this preseason because it's preseason. Not important enough to warrant him playing when they can simply be cautious and rest him. Games aren't won in the preseason.
They'll have a better bench because they went out and signed a proven scorer in Nick Young who can play SG (he'll start at this position until Kobe returns) and SF. Nash would be the PG on the 2nd unit, not a go to scorer.
If Kobe was healthy I could see your point of using him off the bench so Kobe can handle the ball and distribute it as a starter and Nash run the 2nd unit. But, Kobe isn't healthy. They need Nash to begin the season as a starter. Maybe, they use him off the bench once Kobe returns, but not before.
Rudedog: Believe The Hype said 10/15, 03:48 PM
The argument is actually a rather simple one: is a Nash that plays 25-30 minutes over ~60 games more valuable than a Nash that plays 20-25 minutes a game over ~75 games?
In the former scenario, Nash will likely be hurt and banged up and leave the Lakers searching for a play maker more oft then not. The mentality of the team is that Nash is the starter and that effects how everyone thinks when he goes down with injury. The thoughts of "here we go again" creep into their minds and the general mindset of the team suffers.
In the latter scenario, the Lakers and Nash accept the fact he can't play at a level he once could at a younger age, something that isn't much of a stretch. The mentality of Nash being a reserve takes pressure off him and changes the mindset of the whole team. Nash is still an integral part of the squad, but as a bench player, he isn't looked upon in such a valuable role.
Jordan Farmar may or may not be the future for the Lakers, but what do the Lakers have to lose by not starting him? He's young enough to have a future with the team and the Lakers aren't anywhere near title contenders?
Start Farmar. Bench Nash.
DJ: Babiesrock!!!! said 10/16, 11:48 AM
5 fewer minutes per game isn't going to help him play 15 more games per season.
The bottom line is if he he plays 10 minutes a game he could still get hurt. It just takes landing on your foot wrong and a twist of the ankle to be sidelined for a few weeks to a month.
I feel the need to repeat myself. If Kobe was healthy, you might have a stronger argument since Kobe ran the offense in the second half of the season last year, but he isn't expected to play before December. Nash has to start and with Gasol provide the veteran presence on a team that added a lot of younger players.
FYI: No chance he plays in 75 games, even if he plays off the bench. Head coach Mike D'Antoni has already stated they will rest Nash in certain situations, like the 2nd of a back to back. So he'll be fortunate to play in 55-60 games, which leaves 22-27 starts for Farmar. Or Blake.
There is no guarantee D'Antoni will even trust Farmar to play major minutes, much less start. D'Antoni is notorious for playing a short rotation of 8, maybe 9 players. That's been a criticism of his for years.
My first reaction after reading the TD title was, "Good Lord... no", but if the alternative is Jordan Farmar as the starter, then I guess by default the answer is yes.
This was clearly a TD meant for Mr. Roxalot to accept.
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My first reaction after reading the TD title was, "Good Lord... no", but if the alternative is Jordan Farmar as the starter, then I guess by default the answer is yes.
I agree more with right, but I'll wait for all arguments before voting.
Rudedog vs. DJ in an honest to God throwdown. Why, if I didn't know better I'd think it was business as usual on FN. A blast from the past.
Rudedog vs. DJ in an honest to God throwdown. Why, if I didn't know better I'd think it was business as usual on FN. A blast from the past.
Not sure if this "return" will last long. But we'll give it a go for now
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Have to go Nash over Farmer........
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Not sure if this "return" will last long. But we'll give it a go for now
We're all listed as day to day.
Never had Nash show much in the playoffs in the last 7 years.
He shouldn't be... but unfortunately he's the best they've got.
We're all listed as day to day.
Indeed. Some of us are even questionable, some even doubtful.
Really? I didn't realize your peanut sized brain was capable of thoughts.
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IF Farmar was the answer he would have never left the Lakers. Nash's APG average last year even as an old man was still higher than at any point than Farmar's.
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John Scott Holman struggled with undiagnosed autism for nearly 25 years. His diagnosis has enabled him to embrace his individuality and move forward. He writes and speaks publicly about his life with autism, hoping to inspire greater understanding and acceptance. Visit his Facebook page here.
Sometimes I think my father is a bit autistic. His autistic tendencies are entirely too mild to warrant a diagnosis, but they are noticeable enough to irritate me, and I'm the genuine article! Like any certified aspie, my father's entire world revolves around his special interest – baseball. I swear, that man has managed to turn every conversation of his adult life into a longwinded monologue about the great American past time…
"You know, Dad, I was reading about that AIDS epidemic in Africa…"
"Son, let me tell you something about AIDS. AIDS is a lot like professional baseball. You see, you don't realize how physically taxing it is until you have experienced it yourself…"
Conversations like these make me more mindful of my own autistic behavior – I feel your pain, Mom! My obsessions are regarded as symptoms of a disorder, yet when my Dad carries on about baseball, no one thinks anything of it. What gives?!
The Holman family is a baseball dynasty. My father and uncle both played Major League Baseball and my kid brother is now enjoying minor league success. So what happened to me? Genetic research may or may not yield an explanation for my autism (my mother blames the enormous quantities of yogurt she consumed during her pregnancy). Either way, I'm not much of an athlete.
As a bouncy autistic kiddo, my father's baseball career took me all across the country. Life moved with the urgency and lightning pace of an amphetamine bender. My mother carted me across the country, guided by the distant glow of stadium lights, chasing my father's career to the next city, the next ball park, one more win, one more loss… Like wise men following a star, we hoped those lights would lead us to our salvation, or at least a place, any place, we might one day call home.
No wonder my father is still obsessed – baseball is a dream that never ends. Spectators are filled with admiration and nostalgia, as their heroes round the bases, chasing the dream all the way home.
Back then, I had no way of knowing that my life was unusual. I was simply along for the ride – I didn't understand what all the fuss was about. I'd met few children outside of the insanity of professional sports. Didn't all fathers wear crisp white uniforms and travel the country playing baseball for thousands of adoring fans? Didn't all mothers frantically drag their children through airports and locker rooms?
My father recalls being interviewed for national television while standing on the field of the King Dome, struggling both to answer questions and prevent me from wiggling out of his arms. Cocky and playful as always, Ken Griffey Jr. sauntered up to us, snatching the microphone from the reporter. "So little buddy," he said, grinning my way, "do you think the Mariners will win the game today?" He pushed the microphone into my face and awaited my response.
"Not today," I sighed. "You won't win today… so we should just go home."
My poor father had no idea what to do with me. He often tried to persuade me to go out back and play a game of catch with him, but I was usually too busy watching "Fantasia" or "Alice in Wonderland" – Dad had good reason to suspect his five year-old boy was a homosexual pothead.
In elementary school, my father somehow managed to convince me to join a little league team. He came to regret it. I spent every game spinning around in the outfield, oblivious to the action in the infield. Balls often whizzed by me, thumping onto the grass, and rolling slowly towards my spinning body. "Scotty, you just lost us the game!"
"I did? Does that mean we can go home now?!"
I was no better at batting than I was in the outfield. I rarely swung the bat, and couldn't seem to hang on to it when I did, hurling it farther than most of my teammates could throw the ball. I may have hit a few nine year-old outfielders in the kneecaps. Once, and only once, I managed to get a hit. I heard a crack and watched the ball soar far into left field. Overjoyed, I turned and skipped back into the dugout… forgetting to run the bases.
When I was particularly uncooperative, my father would tell me that I was adopted from a pack of gypsies. "Akmed!" he would shout. "You do know your real name is Akmed Megelbgy, right? We changed it when we adopted you, but you'd better get used to Akmed again, 'cause I'm sending you straight back to those gypsies if you don't let the cat out of the refrigerator!"
Was Dad right? Was I adopted from strange, rootless people? Sometimes I wonder… I've always felt out of step, and have spent my life searching for a place I might belong. I've searched among the privileged, the pious, the decadent, and the depraved. You know what I've discovered? We are all looking for the same thing.
Whether hunched over a keyboard writing humorous, self-deprecating blogs about autism, or sliding into home base, we are all searching for love and acceptance. My father now recognizes my passion as the same restless yearning that drove him to success. An electric urgency comes over him when he talks of baseball; he lights up from the inside. This is especially true when he speaks of his minor league career.
Scholarly and uncoordinated as I am, I connect with his stories of traveling the country in a bus crammed with excited and terrified kids, all of them united by a burning hunger to prove themselves. His voice quivers with excitement when he tells these stories, and I know that I was not adopted from gypsies. I am truly my father's son… we share the same passion.
We all want to earn our place in the sun – we all want to be valued. However, I've learned that you cannot buy your way home. Your true family does not need to be impressed; they love you for who you are, not who you once were or who you may one day be.
I was certainly not the son my father envisioned, and I'm sure a part of him mourned the loss of his dream child, but he never made me feel like a disappointment. He may not have understood me, but he embraced me nevertheless.
Dad still hasn't figured me out, but that's alright – he loves me. Occasionally, he will try to make sense of my behavior, but I'm quick to remind him that the effort is unnecessary. "You know son, autism is a lot like professional baseball…"
"Not today, Dad… Not today…"
"In Their Own Words" is a series within the Autism Speaks blog which shares the voices of people who have autism, as well as their loved ones. If you have a story you wish to share about your personal experience with autism, please send it to email@example.com. Autism Speaks reserves the right to edit contributions for space, style and content. Because of the volume of submissions, not all can be published on the site.
October 11, 2011 at 12:09 pm | #1
John, you have such a wonderful gift. What a terrific article! Thanks for sharing this and for helping is all to understand. I am passing your blogs on to people in my life who will benefit from them. I already received great reactions to "I want my money back…" Please keep writing!
October 11, 2011 at 12:51 pm | #2
Yes John, I think you are right about your father. My Dad had very formal education had to start work at the age of 13 or 14. He was always considered rather eccentric, but, also, he was well-read and people used to say he was very clever. He had a fantastic memory for facts and figures.
My son is autistic, so I think he inherited some genes from his grandfather.
October 11, 2011 at 3:39 pm | #3
Hey, visit my Facebook page for links to my other articles about autism…
October 11, 2011 at 4:02 pm | #4
This made me laugh. Thank you John. You have a gift with words on a page. Must be like baseball, somehow. hahaha. Our 20 year old son has Aspergers and he is not athletic. We wanted him to try something athletic though and had him play one season of flag football on a non-competitive (if there is such a thing) community football league. He mostly stood on the grass, watching the other 11 year old boys run by him. He did his best. He is still trying to find his place in this world. He knows it's not football. Thanks for your thoughts.
October 11, 2011 at 6:15 pm | #5
Thank you John what a wonderful article. This is the first article we read from you and now we are really curious about the others. As parents of a newly diagnosed two year old autistic boy, searching for info we stumbled upon your page. You lit up our day by making us laugh and you truly touched us with your article, especially the part about parental love. You truly are gifted, keep writing!
Regards from Iceland
November 23, 2011 at 8:09 pm | #6
I have seen a lot of replies to this about poor motor skills and not doing well at sports. Just as an encouragement I want to say that my aspie son tried soccer, but would stand around on the field, and run right off the field to the playground. However, we discovered it was the social, work as a unit, team thing he didn't do, not actually a lack or coordination. He's awesome at karate and gymnastics. Maybe try individual "sports." I am lousy at team sports, and don't even like them, but swim team was a fit for me.
i'm glad u can see the asperger's n ur dad's way of relating- since u have reason to know how it feels – give ur dad a break – i'm guessing no one did when he was little bcause mosr people didn't know (or care) what made children of that generation tick. i have a 14 yr. old grandson with asperger's & his 7 yr. old brother has the autism n-o-s..i remember when the older one was just starting to talk – we went on a road trip 2 branson mo. to shop. he kept looking out his window w upraised face & clearly saying "bus". i was puzzled, but he lived n the country & when we drove n2 the driveway & i was taking him out he threw back his head & insisted joyfully, while pointing upward – "bus!" i followed his finger & finally made the connection. by the driveway close 2 the house was a huge tree w gorgeous fall leaves. immediately i made the connection – he couldn't say "yellow" yet but he made the color connection by saying " bus". awesome. his younger brother was at school this year & they went around the group asking "what do u like 2 do?" most answers were something like "play video games" & he annonced "I want to do MATH!" Very encouraging.i predict my other daughter's son will perhaps be touched by autism or hyperactivity – he played soccer last summer although he was a little younger than regulation 4 the beginners – & spent most of the time running staring at the big sky full of clouds which made him very excited. when i was last n college the library had the most wonderful book of amazing people who were well – known writers, artists, poets etc. & r believed to have had some degree of autism. was called "The Creative Fires". i'm glad u understand & co – operate w ur dad's asperger's – u r a wonderful person to b aware of his condition & understand him better bcause of it. ty 4 letting me visit w u – u r very perceptive. ty. Jemma Jenkins
I have 2 daughter's who are PDD-NOS. They are who they are and they are happy within what there conception of what life. I hate when someone thinks they should be doing something or be more social. But as long as theyy are happy I am too. My brother has a son with autism and so does my cousin….so yes. I believe it's in the genes
October 22, 2011 at 12:35 pm | #11
i believe my daughter should be more social so she doesn't throw meltdowns with people she doesn't know. my daughter has thrived being in social settings such as school and family functions. her verbology(sp?) has grown since she started going to school back in april, and she loves going to school.
If anyone is interested, here is a link to my Dad's website…
He has been speaking publicly much longer than me. Guess what he likes to speak about? Here is a hint… it isn't the AIDS epidemic in Africa.
What a terrific writer you are! You have found your voice if not your "place". I am inspired by reading this as I have twin 6-year-old sons with autism. I think the key is what you said about how your dad has always loved you unconditionally. God blessed us with beautiful children, as your parents were also blessed with you, and we were meant to love them no matter what. Love will get you a lot farther than professional baseball in the long run anyway!!
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i can't get enough of your stories, i simply love to read them and i can relate to them. Like i told you in my last reply i have a 5 year old autistic son as well and wonder sometimes where it comes from. Fact is, that no one in my Family, neither in my Husbands Family was diagnosed with autism prior to my son. I tried to figure him out, but i gave up. There is nothing to figure out, that boy just simply says what comes to his mind and i believe autistic children speak the truth we sometimes don't wanna hear. Any way you mentioned your Dad in your article how he relates everything to baseball. That reminds me somehow a lot of my own Husband. He relates everything to Football and his music. Between him and my autistic son and not to forget i have another son of 4 years who loves to talk non stop and is very bright, i think sometimes too, that i go crazy. But i love them to death. We are happy, even if we are not perfect, but that makes it the most fun. Where would we be, if we all would be perfect. I couldn't imagine a monoton world, could you?
I hope to read a lot more from you soon and i hope you have fun in San Fransisco.
Great blog. I remember playing Little League, American Legion, and varsity baseball in high school. Just like yourself, I had terrible motor skills, even though it has nothing to do with being dianosed with autism. I remember trying my damnest in sports whether it was basketball or baseball, but for the vast majority of people it never panned out. It's frustrating when your a bench-warmer and playing on some lousy teams like I did in high school.
"Not today." That is priceless. Another great blog.
In Australia we played T-ball at school and I would always stare at the clouds, my glove, the glares of my fellow team mates.
Soccer was worse. The opposing team would always mock me because I was always made captain and I'd be like, "OK, see you tomorrow." I had poor coordination too and couldn't keep up with the rules. I was also the only child there that wore an orange shirt.
Loved your article and the humor with which you write!! I spent several years working with students with autism and therefore had the opportunity to experience the "child within". So many amazing qualities that not all people get to see! Thanks for sharing your experiences in such a creative, humorous way! I have such very fond memories of my students!!
I have a handsome 8 year old newphew with PDD-NOS. He had his first soccer game last weekend and well…he tried. He likes playing one on one but gets a little frustrated if its a big group. He is very good with computers and video games though. I really enjoyed this article! Thank you so much for sharing and please keep blogging :)
unfortunately, i believe i'm sure what caused my daughter's autism and it is genetic. on my side of the family we have the fragile x gene, most of us are carriers but it mutated into some of my cousins and niece and nephew and into some of my mom's cousins. my daughter's fragile x gene is weird, half of her gene is fully mutated and the other half is carrier status-the genetic counsilor told me that was very unusual and she's never seen that before. she also has a very teeny tiny deletion on her 2d pair of her 3d chromosome. john, go to stimcity.org and read some of that mom's blogs. her daughter has autism among other things and it's from the mom's view. she's writes about what's going on in the family's life as well as her struggles to get the help for her daughter that she needs. i think you guys could benefit from each other.


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Excellent Food, Ambiance and Most Memorable Meeting in Nashville – We recently had a corporate meeting at the Union Station Hotel for about 55 and they could not have been more accomodating and the food was excellent. The rooms have been recently remodeled in contemporary colors and the beds are so comfy. Not many hotels have the ambiance and include fireplaces in the meeting rooms. You might even be visited by one of the hotel "spirits" that frequent the place....they aren't destructive but they make their presence known, to be sure.
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Comfortable, luxurious room – My husband and I patronized the hotel in August and had an extremely pleasant stay. The king-sized bed was one of the most comfortable we've ever been in, with the soft, high-thread count sheets and fluffiest comforter imaginable. The room was clean and sparsely decorated, comfortable and quiet. We were on the 7th floor in the front, and were pleasantly surprised at how quiet the place was, yet enjoyed our view of Broadway at night. The bathroom was large and very clean, with marble floors and spacious sink areas. It would be a tight squeeze in the potty for someone of large stature, as the toilet was nestled between the window and a wall, but it was fine for us.
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Loved this for my wedding reception! – My wedding party loved this hotel. We had an amazing reception here, and the honeymoon as well. Loved the food! The ambiance was just perfect and the service for our wedding reception was so perfect. I highly recommend this hotel for your wedding, reception, honeymoon. Treat yourself!
Absolutely Beautiful! – I recently had my wedding at Union Station hotel and the staff did an outstanding job! They were initially very difficult to work with, but pulled through in the end. Every detail was exactly as we had planned it was even nicer than we had expected. The food was not only great tasting but the presentation was beautiful as well. Their post-renovation room are small but beautiful. They are very modern and comfortable. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone for not only meetings/receptions but also as a place to stay.
Go to visit, not to stay – My wife and I had our wedding reception there and it was great. It's hard to beat the feel of the place when you walk in and see what used to be a central train station.
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Trying to get wedding info – My mother and I went in one day to gather information about having my wedding there. I'd heard good things in the past. We didn't realize we needed to make an appointment, so the woman was busy when we got there. She handed us a 'packet' of information and suggested we make an appointment, which we did. The 'packet' only had a ton of menu information and prices.
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45 minutes later we walked out. She didn't make any attempt to stop us or apologize, just nodded. It's a beautiful setting, but if that's the kind of service and organization I would have to look forward to, I'm glad I had this experience early on. Time to find a new venue...
Unique place to stay! – Just returned from a weekend trip and enjoyed our stay at Union Station very much. One note - do not accept a smoking room thinking it won't be that bad - it will be! Thankfully, when we requested a better room for our second night, we were accommodated in the best way! The rooms will be renovated soon, so we look forward to going back to see how much nicer they are when that's done. As is, the bed was very plush and comfy, the soaring ceilings on the 5th floor were awesome, and the overall architecture stunning! If you're looking for something a little different - this is the place.
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I don't have a preemie myself but have taken care of a lot of them working in the NICU! How are you adjusting to life with your little girl? I'm hoping you are home at this point! Have you left the NICU? What things do you find most challenging? Hopefully other moms with preemies will jump into the conversation. :-)
Congrats on your daughters birth. I see that your post is still fairly new, so I'm hoping some of the mom's will post a reply to you. I can offer, as the other two gals did, that I work a lot of these special babies and just love them! With the technology and research that we now have access to we are seeing these babies (esp. the girls) grow up and do very well in life! It's very exciting. i hope that you will continue to come to the boards for support and advice. Keep us posted on how things are going with your daughter.
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I have 12 week old twins that were born at 36 weeks so I can chat but I think your girl might be just a touch older than my two.
My son was born one month early and weighted 4lb15.6oz, but he was pretty healthy except for a little jaundice.
Hi Danielle, I also do not have a preemie but I helped my sister raised hers. Her baby was 34 weeks when she was born. I also had a cousin who had her preemie 3 months early too. If you have any questions please feel free to ask. Sara
It's great to hear of so many thriving little ones! What a success story each and everyone is.
my baby girl was born when she was 35 weeks,,,ar first she have some problem with her eyes open at outdoor when the sunlight is strong,but now it is OK.So don't worry,babies are all very strong!
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Maria has ended the year No.4. This is Maria's highest year end ranking since 2006. Highlights of Maria's year includes winning Rome and Cincinnati, reaching the final at Wimbledon and Miami and the semis at Roland Garros and Miami.
Here are Maria's previous year end rankings: 2010: 18 2009: 14 2008: 9 2007: 5 2006: 2 2005: 4 2004: 4 2003: 32 2002: 186
It's so sad that Maria can't end the year with World No. 2! It's so close!
Another sad thing is that there will not be any WTA matches until this year ends.
For Maria's next tournament, is it going to be Hong Kong Classic? Can't wait to see her !
P.S. Recently there are some users sent me emails, wrongly think that I'm Maria, just want everyone know that I'M NOT MARIA! I'm just a fan of Maria from HK.
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Maria started the year ranked No.18 and climbed 14 spot to finish the year No.4. In between, Maria got as high as No.2 in September.Here is a look at the climb:JanuaryMaria starts the year No.18AprilMaria reaches the final in Miami and re-enters the top 10 at No.9 for the first time in two yearsJulyAt No.5 after reaching the final at Wimbledon, Maria is back in the top 5 in nearly three yearsSeptemberMaria gets up to No.2. This is Maria's highest ranking since July 2008.OctoberEnds 2011 at No.4. This is Maria's highest year-end ranking since 2006.
And when was Maria number 1?
I think she was number 1 for few weeks.
Three times. Per WTA:
2005 - Another Top 5 season; on August 22, became 16th player (first Russian) to rise to No.1 (spent a total of seven weeks at No.1, one initially before Davenport regained it then six more from September 12 to October 23...
2006 - could have had No.1 at year's end (in first three-way race for year-end No.1 at WTA Championships, w/Henin and Mauresmo)
2007 - spent first three weeks of season at No.2 and rose to No.1 after Australian Open (spending seven weeks at No.1 to bring her career total to 14 weeks; lost it to Henin on March 19).
2008 - returned to No.1 on May 19, the week after Henin retired and took name off rankings (held it for three weeks, bringing career tally to 17 weeks)


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