Yolanda Hadid: My Love, My Lemons, My Lyme Disease.

[zoeysmom]

When we were introduced to Yolanda she was a very determined woman, she had just finished building her dream spec home and having her dream wedding at her new place.  Not too terribly long after BH aired the mansion it seemed to make its way on to the market with a $28 million price tag.  Three years ago real estate expert chimed in and mentioned it would probably sell for more like $17 million.  They just recently sold it for $19.45 million.  My point being I think she kind of believes her own hype.  I also think she feels like she failed to deliver the really big profit.

 

Once Yolanda started feeling bad and her quest for discovery for a cure, through the process she developed a concomitant illness that probably has some psychological components.  I believe her healing process has been hamstrung by the fact 52 year old Yolanda is expecting to get back to 40 year old Yolanda in this process.  When she isn't getting the attention she needs and wants she is off to the next great  promise in her search  eternal youth.  So many times she has shown treatments and scans and claims she is on the road to recovery.  We see her in Turkey or some other exotic place with David where her biggest gripe is flying commercial then BAM a new photo and more IVs.  I just think she is trying for a full recovery instead of looking to accommodate or adapt to some changes the disease dealt her. She may have exacerbated her condition with these attempts to recapture some greatly exaggerated ideal.

[Lura]

zoeysmom, the system won't store my reputation vote, so I can't give you a "like."  However, I think this is one of the most convincing explanations I've read insofar as my own beliefs are concerned.  I've felt all along that the psychological factor was a big part of Yolanda's problem.  She loved her modeling days, has force-fed her two daughters to be models, and now she can't keep up with them.  I really believe that she considers all of them a modeling trio, and she feels left out because she can no longer jog through the streets of Paris.  As much as Yo has collapsed physically, she has collapsed psychologically.  You said it better than I did.  Your explanation is logical to me, and I think you may have pinned down the underlying causes of Yolanda's problems.

[zoeysmom]

So here is Yolanda's Thanksgiving picture apparently from her new home.  Her cabinets have every imaginable piece of trim on them that can be imagined.  It does not seem very Yolanda like in style.  I hope she remembered to put the pies in the oven.  I know how hard it is to remember when you have no brain function.  It is not as if her daughters would be permitted to eat.  http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2015/11/29/yolanda-foster-in-her-new-home-for-tha

 

At first I thought the House of Hadid had fallen to using the Chinet instead of real plates and then I read the story connected with it.  Apparently the Hadid girls decided to go just around the corner a feed people who were in need of a two day old Middle East Thanksgiving platter complete with two pieces of pie.  https://www.instagram.com/p/-mq18hkNjF/?taken-by=bellahadid

[kokapetl]

So here is Yolanda's Thanksgiving picture apparently from her new home. Her cabinets have every imaginable piece of trim on them that can be imagined. It does not seem very Yolanda like in style. I hope she remembered to put the pies in the oven. I know how hard it is to remember when you have no brain function. It is not as if her daughters would be permitted to eat. http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2015/11/29/yolanda-foster-in-her-new-home-for-tha

At first I thought the House of Hadid had fallen to using the Chinet instead of real plates and then I read the story connected with it. Apparently the Hadid girls decided to go just around the corner a feed people who were in need of a two day old Middle East Thanksgiving platter complete with two pieces of pie. https://www.instagram.com/p/-mq18hkNjF/?taken-by=bellahadid

Well Bella probably didn't want to bury her thanksgiving Instagram ad for https://www.instagram.com/p/-kr7M8ENgU/' class="bbc_url" title="External link"> Edited November 29, 2015 by Kokapetl

[nexxie]

Yolanda's kitchen seems to have more of a Tuscan vibe, instead of the white beachy look of her Malibu place (my favorite style). Looking forward to seeing more of her new home - Beverly Hills probably has the best house porn of the Bravo shows.

[Lura]

That picture of the three of them in the kitchen just about broke my heart until I read the story.  All I could think about was those two girls and those two luscious pies, and neither girl being allowed to have a piece of either one (a la Gigi's birthday cake).

 

Of course, I did wonder later whether the Hadid/Foster ladies could do anything kind without publicity, and whether or not this generosity was staged in light of the RHOBH difficulties coming up for Yolanda.  It's a safe bet that it can't hurt to garner good feelings from the viewing public so close to the show's latest debut.

 

Look how suspicious and cynical I've become since joining this web site!  :D

[WireWrap]

That picture of the three of them in the kitchen just about broke my heart until I read the story.  All I could think about was those two girls and those two luscious pies, and neither girl being allowed to have a piece of either one (a la Gigi's birthday cake).

 

Of course, I did wonder later whether the Hadid/Foster ladies could do anything kind without publicity, and whether or not this generosity was staged in light of the RHOBH difficulties coming up for Yolanda.  It's a safe bet that it can't hurt to garner good feelings from the viewing public so close to the show's latest debut.

 

Look how suspicious and cynical I've become since joining this web site!  :D

If you read Yolanda's twitter account, you will see that she starts to tweet more close to the start of the show, especially about her LD "fight". IMO, she does do it for the sympathy it brings her during the season. Yolanda is very, VERY media savy and uses it to promote herself/kids much like Kris Jenner. JMO

[ebkitty]

Here I thought all the photos came from Mohammed Hadid's kitchen? She must be using his decorators!

[zoeysmom]

If you read Yolanda's twitter account, you will see that she starts to tweet more close to the start of the show, especially about her LD "fight". IMO, she does do it for the sympathy it brings her during the season. Yolanda is very, VERY media savy and uses it to promote herself/kids much like Kris Jenner. JMO

I am looking at her Instagram account and it appears they have returned to the countryside.  I am not sure what or where she is talking about. 

[nexxie]

Here I thought all the photos came from Mohammed Hadid's kitchen? She must be using his decorators!

I thought Yolanda did a lot of design work for Mohammed; she had some design scenes early on the show. Hope that is his kitchen, and she has a new light and bright one for us to see!

[WireWrap]

I thought Yolanda did a lot of design work for Mohammed; she had some design scenes early on the show. Hope that is his kitchen, and she has a new light and bright one for us to see!

Her kitchen, the one before David but after the divorce from Mohammed, was "Tuscan" inspired as well. Maybe that is her preferred design and the chic modern, light bright design was/is more David's style.

[nexxie]

Her kitchen, the one before David but after the divorce from Mohammed, was "Tuscan" inspired as well. Maybe that is her preferred design and the chic modern, light bright design was/is more David's style.

Could be, especially with her European roots. Maybe she and David did the kitchen I loved just because it was a beach house and the design would work for resale. I do think Yolanda has a good eye and can't wait to see what she's done with their new place.

[ryebread]

Now Eileen gives her opinion of whether or not Yolanda is faking her Lyme Disease.

 

 

http://www.realitytea.com/2015/11/27/eileen-davidson-defends-yolanda-foster-not-faking-lyme-disease/

Could this mean that Queen Eileen could be viewed with less favor by viewers this season? For siding with Yolanda? Sounds delicious. Sign me up.

[breezy424]

Wishing you and your child the best in fighting Lyme Disease. I also live in a Lyme Disease epidemic area on Long Island, NY. I was told a moist winter increases their number. We live on a large wooded property with lots of critters including rabbits, deer, squirrels, chip monks and raccoons. This spring, the worst ever tick season since 1978, my son found 14 ticks crawling on him and had four bites. Each time going in for medical treatment. He has an artificial knee so he was very concerned. After having the property professionally sprayed with a nontoxic garlic mixture once a month for July, August and September the property is tick free. In addition to the land, every tree from top to bottom was also sprayed. I'm sure all the critters appreciated it. Never saw a tick again since the first spray treatment. I believe a natural, safe way is the most advantageous to reduce the threat of Lyme Disease and we will begin spraying at the end of May next spring. Hopefully Yolanda talks about how to reduce the threat of Lyme Disease in addition to raising money to find a cure.

Edited to add: The garlic spray seemed to have worked on mosquitoes also. We got through the summer without one mosquito bite! :-)

Thankfully my both my family members were cured.  There were residual effects from neurological lyme.  They were overcome and my son is a healthy athletic young adult. 

 

I wish spraying would work in our yard.  I have my doubts because we live near a park and the damn deer come into our yard pretty much on a daily basis.  Last night they were in the front yard at 1:00am in the morning and yes, I opened the front door and was on the porch clapping my hands (hope none of the neighbors heard me).  They were young ones and ran away.  The older ones just stand and stare at me with this look of, "Yeah, like I'm gonna move.  What are ya gonna do?"  At least the backyard is fenced. 

[talula]

Thankfully my both my family members were cured.  There were residual effects from neurological lyme.  They were overcome and my son is a healthy athletic young adult. 

 

I wish spraying would work in our yard.  I have my doubts because we live near a park and the damn deer come into our yard pretty much on a daily basis.  Last night they were in the front yard at 1:00am in the morning and yes, I opened the front door and was on the porch clapping my hands (hope none of the neighbors heard me).  They were young ones and ran away.  The older ones just stand and stare at me with this look of, "Yeah, like I'm gonna move.  What are ya gonna do?"  At least the backyard is fenced.

We have deer and all the critters every day on three and a half acres of property on a lake. The trick is to have it spayed once a month for at least three months. Never saw a tick or mosquito for the whole summer and fall so far. We had it done for three months and next year will start earlier when the ticks start in spring. I guess garlic does keep the blood sucking ticks/mosquitos (vampires) away after all, lol.

[ebkitty]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3335905/Making-pies-Gigi-Hadid-whips-culinary-delights-celebrates-Thanksgiving-home-family.html

Thank you STEWEDSQUASH, I went ahead and put article up, there's some good photos!

[zoeysmom]

Have David and Yolanda bought a new place?  Something tells me that might be their reality this year.  I read that the Malibu home ad been leased for this past year and  the discovery of the sale was through someone looking at property records not the usual bragging by listing agent.  Not that any of this stuff is important but it seems like a bit of misdirection by Yolanda and company. 

[ebkitty]

So weird, I couldn't find one photo of the new Condo there are photos of all the other homes but, not one of the so called modest condo. So either the condo is totally over the top or we watch them look for a new place. Tuesday should be interesting.

Edited November 30, 2015 by ebkitty

[Almost 3000]

David and Yolanda both have lived with Moe so maybe that's where they are while settling in else where.

[Atwood]

I think the most interesting thing about all this is that King David celebrated with his kids, and Yolanda with her kids and the rest of the Hadids. I've suspected that the members of her own family who "doubt her illness" are David's daughters, so it's interesting to me that they celebrated separately. All in LA, as far I could tell...

 

On a sidenote: I watched Barely Famous, and at one point they had characters on who were very clearly based on GiGi and Bella, and they were identified as two of their many former step-siblings. Reading between the lines, the sense was pretty much that Yolanda is just one of David's future ex-wives as far as they're concerned. 

[Almost 3000]

Yep, a press release starting with, "After thoughtful consideration, we...(publicist benign statement)" wouldn't surprise me.

[Lura]

Atwood's information about celebrating with separate families surprised me at first   It very well could be interpreted as trouble brewing in the Foster household.  It could, however, only mean that Yolanda and David were doing their best to show David's daughters that they're important to him, too.

 

When my husband and I were first married, we decided on a plan to be with both sets of parents on holidays.  We went to one of their homes for Thanksgiving and the other for Christmas.  The next year, we reversed it, going to the opposite places for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  That way, each family had us for one or the other holiday.

 

Yolanda and David may have made their own version of this plan, with David spending one of the holidays with his other family.  The fact that Yo and her children weren't there could be merely that they didn't enjoy it or didn't care for Persian food or any number of other reasons.  If David's daughters don't care for Yolanda, then that's all the more reason for her to avoid that family.  In other words, the separate holiday could mean trouble, but it might not.

[WireWrap]

Atwood's information about celebrating with separate families surprised me at first   It very well could be interpreted as trouble brewing in the Foster household.  It could, however, only mean that Yolanda and David were doing their best to show David's daughters that they're important to him, too.

 

When my husband and I were first married, we decided on a plan to be with both sets of parents on holidays.  We went to one of their homes for Thanksgiving and the other for Christmas.  The next year, we reversed it, going to the opposite places for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  That way, each family had us for one or the other holiday.

 

Yolanda and David may have made their own version of this plan, with David spending one of the holidays with his other family.  The fact that Yo and her children weren't there could be merely that they didn't enjoy it or didn't care for Persian food or any number of other reasons.  If David's daughters don't care for Yolanda, then that's all the more reason for her to avoid that family.  In other words, the separate holiday could mean trouble, but it might not.

I'm not so sure. Didn't 1 of David's daughters get married at Mohammed's house last year? I suspect that something is brewing between them, David/Yolanda, and I suspect it is not good.

[Almost 3000]

OK, weird things really bug me and stand out as odd. There were I think three big Costco type pies that looked like pumpkin, pecan and a woven crust fruit in pie tins sitting on the counter that could have been purchased or professionally done. Then there were the pies that the Hadid crew made that looked like they were baked in cake tins not pie tins so they looked odd and sloppy. Nice that they tried to bake but why do queen homemaker Yolanda's cooking attempts often look like mistakes? Martha S. she ain't. I get the feeling that she's just doing it for show and media photos and in this case the caterers or delivery service really did all those pie slices that they gave away.

 

That said, I believe the meat was home cooked because Moe does seem to like to BBQ. Yum.

[ryebread]

Atwood's information about celebrating with separate families surprised me at first   It very well could be interpreted as trouble brewing in the Foster household.  It could, however, only mean that Yolanda and David were doing their best to show David's daughters that they're important to him, too.

 

When my husband and I were first married, we decided on a plan to be with both sets of parents on holidays.  We went to one of their homes for Thanksgiving and the other for Christmas.  The next year, we reversed it, going to the opposite places for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  That way, each family had us for one or the other holiday.

 

Yolanda and David may have made their own version of this plan, with David spending one of the holidays with his other family.  The fact that Yo and her children weren't there could be merely that they didn't enjoy it or didn't care for Persian food or any number of other reasons.  If David's daughters don't care for Yolanda, then that's all the more reason for her to avoid that family.  In other words, the separate holiday could mean trouble, but it might not.

 

I don't know where this info is coming from.  The pictures of the Thanksgiving feast I saw had David's daughters at the same table with Gigi, Bella, Anwar, Mohammed, etc.

 

Yolanda might not be healthy but it seems to me the relationships between the exes and the step siblings is.

[Atwood]

I don't know where this info is coming from.  The pictures of the Thanksgiving feast I saw had David's daughters at the same table with Gigi, Bella, Anwar, Mohammed, etc.

 

Yolanda might not be healthy but it seems to me the relationships between the exes and the step siblings is.

I don't have some secret information, I just follow people on instagram. Erin Foster posted a picture with David and her part of the family, around the same time as Yolanda and Mohamed posted pictures of "their" thanksgiving. I just checked, and the people tagged in the pictures all seem to have stayed separate.

 

Erin foster: www.instagram.com/p/-kmcXEpARA/

Mohamed: www.instagram.com/p/-k18NFFKbc/

Yolanda: www.instagram.com/p/-lDq1RIs-o/

Edited December 1, 2015 by Atwood

[ryebread]

Nevermind.  Further research is required. :-)

Edited December 1, 2015 by ryebread

[Higgins]

David didn't sign up for this and I venture that at this point he is just about done.

[ryebread]

Kyle says Yolanda "100% has Lyme disease".

 

http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/kyle-richards-yolanda-foster-100-percent-has-lyme-disease-w158651

 

 

[Higgins]

Is like 100% pain?

[zoeysmom]

I am not sure if it is the editing monkeys but I sure hope they haven't cherry picked lines out of the footage to create a does she or doesn't she have Lyme Disease?  If Yolanda is so fragile is there any reason she is filming a reality show?  I am kind of thinking if you don't have the brain function to drive a car maybe expressing your opinion and interacting with others for a sizable check should be off the menu. 

[ottergirl]

David didn't sign up for this and I venture that at this point he is just about done.

 

Higgins called it.  

 

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20970188,00.html

 

Man.  Yolanda's narrative just went off the rails.  But you know, if it were to spur her to be authentic, I would actually like her more.  (I doubt it will.  The delusion is strong in this one.)

[Bronzedog]

Well, that article is certainly a surprise to no one.

[Shelby]

Hard to feel bad for her because she was always so annoyingly smug about her perfect marriage with her stupid king.

[Lura]

Well, I guess David and Yolanda should get Oscars for most convincing performances of the past few years. 

Edited December 1, 2015 by Lura

[LVmom]

I wonder if Yolanda will still have unusual treatments now that she's no longer able to access a private jet at will.

Edited December 1, 2015 by LVmom

[charming]

I wonder if Yolanda will still have Lyme and no brain function as she searches for a new husband.

 

I am already seeing comments about how much of a scumbag David is to leave her while she's "so sick".  I've long suspected her constant publication of her "treatments" in various hospitals were to shame David into staying for appearances. 

[cooksdelight]

Anyone surprised?

http://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/yolanda-and-david-foster-to-divorce?cid=soc_dg_fb_RHOBH

[Duke2801]

I may be in the minority in that I was a little surprised to hear that they are getting divorced.

 

I'm curious if they are going to be re-editing footage to show a "troubled marriage" foreboding edit between them.    

[WireWrap]

Higgins called it.  

 

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20970188,00.html

 

Man.  Yolanda's narrative just went off the rails.  But you know, if it were to spur her to be authentic, I would actually like her more.  (I doubt it will.  The delusion is strong in this one.)

Notice that they ended the marriage AFTER filming ended! I doubt that she will be at the reunion or if she is, she will refuse to talk about this.

 

zoeysmom, I don't have Lyme Disease, but my brain is still in slow-mo today.  I need a little help with your post.  Are you thinking that the producers should do away with Yolanda, or that Yolanda should quit the show?  Maybe it's the phrase "off the menu" that throws me. 

 

I hope that the writers aren't so hard up for material that they make Yolanda's "mystery illness" the entire focus of the season -- that is, whether or not her illness is real or imagined.  I can see them hauling in that questionable psychiatrist they've used before.  That premise would put me from slow-mo into a totally stalled brain, as in "comatose." 

I think ZM is saying what several of us have said, IF Yolanda is THAT sick, then she shouldn't be on the show at all and should seek the real treatments, medical, needs to get well. Yolanda has recovered just in time for filming 3 years in a row now to then say she is so sick that she is bed bound, can't talk, can't read, can't think when filming ends. EACH AND EVERY YEAR, rinse then repeat. LOL 

[notnowimbusy]

Well, that explains why she spent Thanksgiving at Mohammad's house and he was somewhere else.   I'm sure her health wasn't the only reason, but you have to think he was getting pretty tired of hearing about - and probably paying for - the "next" new treatment.    So, maybe now she can have Brandi and Kim come live with her to keep her company.

[Satchels of gold]

you all beat me to it.

Edited December 1, 2015 by nc socialworker

[Fuzzysox]

Wahhhhh I can't believe their love is dead. 

 

I give Yo a good 4 months until she has a new victim errrr I mean love.

[Pattycake2]

I read his autobiography.  David likes being married.  He stayed with Linda Thompson long after it became extremely difficult.  I wonder if he figured out there was something odd going on.

[BlackMamba]

Well who gets custody of the refrigerator

[MrsRafaelBarba]

So over/under folks.

How long before King David moves on the next wife?

A younger version of Yolanda.

[Rhetorica]

Guess we need to remove "My Love" from the title of her forum. Maybe replace it with "My Leaky Boobs".

[Lura]

COOKSDELIGHT:

 

Anyone surprised?

 

I've always been aware of the strain and the adjustments that her health has put on their marriage.  I've even wondered at times how David could stand it.  It isn't a case of dishing out blame to either of the partners.  It's just that the situation causes such problems.  I would like to say that I wasn't surprised in the least, but the truth is that I was absolutely stunned.  What about you?

Edited December 2, 2015 by Lura

[WireWrap]

I read his autobiography.  David likes being married.  He stayed with Linda Thompson long after it became extremely difficult.  I wonder if he figured out there was something odd going on.

I have to wonder WHO said "enough is enough" first, David or Yolanda? AND why? Was it because he was gone so much of their marriage, he found someone new/healthy, she didn't get enough attention from him or did he finially have enough of her/their "illness" after she announced that Bella/Anwar also had CLD?

 

  What about you?

No, I am not suprised, not in the least. Yes, a chronic illness can take a large toll on any marriage but IMO, she is an endless pit of "poor me" and now "my poor children" that no one will ever be able to fill, let alone a successful, in demand, busy person like DF.

[SCS]

So over/under folks.

How long before King David moves on the next wife?

A younger version of Yolanda.

 Would that be Gigi? ;)

Guess we need to remove "My Love" from the title of her forum. Maybe replace it with "My Leaky Boobs".

Aaaaaand it's Rhetorica for the win!