Thank you

April 15, 2000

Kim,

I am going for my HSG as soon as af gets here too. Mine was painful

the first time. My dr told me to take 4 ibrofren and hour before I

go. He also gave me an antibiotic. My other dr never had me do that.

I hope my HSG is good enough so I can have the lap. I am hoping that

maybe my tube problem can be corrected. Maybe there is a chance we

can still get pg naturally. At least now I will know whats going on

so we can make an inteligent decission. I am glad there are others in

our group in similar situations. Hopefully we can help each other.

Pam

April 15, 2000

Pam,

I know you are going through a lot right now. The idea of possibly not

being able to cinceive naturally has to be really scary for you. I can't

even remember what it is like to think that I could conceive naturally. I

think maybe I could have before I had my lazer cone. I haven't seen any sign

of fertile mucas since. Actualy before Dec. I didn't think I could conceive

at all. I am so glad to know I can.And Pam, you have that knowledge too. The

chance of having another EP with blocked tubes is pretty high. I know once

you have had two EP's the chances go as high as 50%. That scares the crap

out of me. I pray I never have to go through this again. And I also pray

that your tubes are fixable. But I want you to know that even if they are

not, you can and will get pg again! And again, as many times as you want

children. Not being able to conceive naturaly doesn't mean that you wont be

able to conceive. And with IVF your chances of getting pg are even higher

than a regular unassisted cycle. You will go on to have children, I want you

to know that.I really believe that. Kim

April 15, 2000

Kim,

I do feel alot better after my appt Friday that I will have a baby.

Even if that means IVF. I was thinking today that if my tubes are

fixable maybe its worth a try naturally. If I have another ep I think

I would want surgery instead of waiting so long with metho and go

right to IVF. I think he wants me to go IVF because your chance of

conceiving are 50%. He thinks I can't go natural because I had that

cryo thing done. But last year I had that post coil test and I did

get pg. Do you think you can have cm some months and not others.

Because I don't always notice cm. Do you think you either have it or

not? The thing that scares me the most is all the shots etc.. Its not

even the money. I told my dh that IVF is probably cheaper than

adopting. I think the main cost is retrieval and hopefully you only

have to have that once. At first before I met with the re I thought

no way could I go through it. Now after Friday I think I am excited

knowing that I can have my own child.

Pam

May 23, 2000

Wow! Scotland! don't let my dh. hear you say that! He is convinced he was

supposed to be born ish... he spent some time there on business,and

totally fell in-love. Where excactly are you going?

On another note.... if I can ask you a huge favour. Can you keep you ears

open for any jobs coming up? We are seriously considering relocating, but

obviously by dh. needs to have something lined up first.Let me know if you

hear of anything, o.k.? I can mail his c.v. through to you if needed.

Thanks , and enjoy your trip! Tell us all about it when you get back.

sonja

Thank you

Thank you everyone for their support and good wishes with my HSG and

results! You are all SO special!!!

Im in the UK and the weather is so awful (whats new?!). Its meant to

be summer and we have had 2 good days so far, the rest it has rained.

So depressing, its so nice to have some sunshine - it makes you feel

happier too! We are off to see some family up in Scotland this

weekend from Thursday to Monday - on an overnight train. I told dh

imagine if this is the weekend we conceive, we can tell him/her one

day they were conceived on a train - lol!!! How funny.

Hope you are all well (u are all surely tucked up asleep right now -

except for Sonja in SA!). Have a great day!

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November 19, 2001

Jen -- Is there anything that could be causing this --

virus, something new she's been eating, something new

in the environment, weather change, change in meds,

new supplement??? 's had a few totally out of the

blue episodes that, looking back, I can tie to

something -- for us it's usually been a virus (either

coming or going) and/or medication withdrawl. There

can be other much more subtle reasons for what

happened -- things that you probably wouldn't find

medically. With that said, you might still want to do

the additional testing just to rule anything

structural or physical " out. " Best of luck and please

keep us posted.--D

--- Ketomommie@... wrote:

> Thanks so much everyone for the good thoughts and

> prayers for Marissa and our

> family. My husband shared with me today that he

> thinks I was right and she

> was going to die, but he wanted her to be

> comfortable at home instead of in

> the hospital. Well, I guess it doesn't matter if

> she was or she wasn't,

> because she didn't. Now he wants to get an MRI to

> rule out a brain anurism

> or something because we've never seen seizures that

> bad before (and they have

> been BAD before). What do you think? Good idea or

> not?

> Thank you all again. It made me feel a lot better

> this morning to log on and

> see all the messages:o)

> Love

> Jen

>

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reduced) and (, 4), sdale, AZ

" I know God would never give me more than I can handle. . .I just wish he didn't

trust me so much. " -- Mother Theresa

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December 5, 2002

> I am 39, living in Vancouver, BC Canada and was diagnosed with Type

1

> Diabetes only 5 weeks ago (coincidentally just before my birthday -

a

> heck of a present!).

Hello fellow Vancouverite!

Sorry about the birthday present, makes you wish that you had the

cake a week before - you still would have felt sick after, but at

least not guilty

~ Jayd

December 5, 2002

Hi Jayd - another Vancouverite!

In all honesty, I still had my birthday cake, but just

" dialed " up a bit more insulin - it worked like a

charm and was very tasty to boot (cappucino cheescake,

yum).

Jayd, are you type 1 or type 2...where in Vancouver?

--- Jayd Dragon wrote:

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& gt; I am 39, living in Vancouver, BC Canada and was

diagnosed with Type

1

& gt; Diabetes only 5 weeks ago (coincidentally just

before my birthday -

a

& gt; heck of a present!).

Hello fellow Vancouverite!

Sorry about the birthday present, makes you wish that

you had the

cake a week before - you still would have felt sick

after, but at

least not guilty

~ Jayd

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> Jayd, are you type 1 or type 2...where in Vancouver?

Only type 2, thank goodness, but when I decide to have kids I will

need to take insulin throughout the pregnancy - I'm hoping for one

multiple birth so I can get it all done in one go That will be my

chance to see how a type 1 lives, and it will no doubt make me very

greatful that I am type 2 and very appreciative of what the people

with type 1 go through daily.

I am living in Chilliwack, but I commute 1.5 hours to Burnaby for

work each day. I work up near Simon Fraser University on the side of

Burnaby mountain.

How about you?

~ Jayd

December 5, 2002

In some respects I am beginning to think that I may be

the lucky one, being type 1. I get to eat anything

that I want and adjust the insulin I inject

accordingly. Of course, I still much count those

carbs and there are still health and weight concerns

with eating anything you want :-), but I've already

found some great low carb, no-sugar chocolate (6g carb

per 2 pieces) at the drugstore!

The shots are not that difficult to administer, and I

too have to go through multiple finger punctures per

day - not my favorite part to be sure!

I'm a downtown kinda guy - working in one of the

monstrous high-rises, and living in a condo in the

west-end. I so appreciate being able to walk to and

from work - helps me get that exercise we all need.

I have heard that someone such as yourself, who has

diabetes and then gets pregnant, that there will

definitely be changes to your routine. In one of the

classes that I took, they were saying that there is

really no danger for diabetic women to be pregnant -

that is so nice to hear!

Take care,

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& gt; Jayd, are you type 1 or type 2...where in

Vancouver?

Only type 2, thank goodness, but when I decide to have

kids I will

need to take insulin throughout the pregnancy & nbsp; -

I'm hoping for one

multiple birth so I can get it all done in one go

That will be my

chance to see how a type 1 lives, and it will no doubt

make me very

greatful that I am type 2 and very appreciative of

what the people

with type 1 go through daily.

I am living in Chilliwack, but I commute 1.5 hours to

Burnaby for

work each day. I work up near Simon Fraser University

on the side of

Burnaby mountain.

How about you?

~ Jayd

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> I am a Type 1 and just miscarried last week.

I am so sorry to hear that, my thoughts and empathy are with you.

> Unfortunately, I am not on an insulin pump right now and did not

have

> insurance to be put on one.

What is an insulin pump? I haven't heard of one (probably because I

don't need insulin right now) but I want to be as informed as

possible when I decide to start a family (in a few years). That is my

motivation right now for the work-outs and the attention to diet. I

figure, the more healthy I am when I become pregnant, the better.

Take care,

~ Jayd

December 5, 2002

hey,hands up to my canadian sister:)

i live in toronto ,i have type 2

so tell me where you get all your deals:)))))))))

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think I already posted a message telling you all a

> bit about me -

> but I will repeat a bit for clarity.

>

> I am 39, living in Vancouver, BC Canada and was

> diagnosed with Type 1

> Diabetes only 5 weeks ago (coincidentally just

> before my birthday - a

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> I have heard that someone such as yourself, who has

> diabetes and then gets pregnant, that there will

> definitely be changes to your routine. In one of the

> classes that I took, they were saying that there is

> really no danger for diabetic women to be pregnant -

> that is so nice to hear!

Yes, the doc said she would start me on insulin when I come off the

pill so that my bs are well within the normal range and so that I can

get the hang of it before adding the biological changes of pregnancy

into the mix. I think, in some ways, being diabetic before is safer

than just getting gestational diabetes during pregnancy. At least we

are watching our bs for changes and are aware of the dangers. Someone

who is not diabetic before could go undiagnosed for a while because

they assume their symptoms are pregnancy-related, rather than

reporting them to the doctor and getting help right away.

I also have seen those sugar free chocolate bars at IGA and they have

many varieties. I have tested okay after eating it.

~ Jayd

December 5, 2002

ohhh another munga cake:)

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> Hello fellow Vancouverite!

> ~ Jayd

>

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is that what all type 2 has to do when pregnant?

or is it an individual thing?

good luck with the multiple birth goal hahahahhaa

i will pray you have let's say...6?<evil grin>

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--- Jayd Dragon wrote: >

> > Jayd, are you type 1 or type 2...where in

> Vancouver?

>

> Only type 2, thank goodness, but when I decide to

> have kids I will

> need to take insulin throughout the pregnancy - I'm

> hoping for one

> multiple birth so I can get it all done in one go

> That will be my

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> hey,hands up to my canadian sister:)

>

> i live in toronto ,i have type 2

>

> so tell me where you get all your deals:)))))))))

COSTCO! It's true, they have the strips that I use for cheap! Gotta

love it. In a regular pharmacy, the going rate for any sort of strip

seems to be $1/strip.

With the strips, and the metformin, it's like I have a mini-mortgage

on my health.

~ Jayd

December 5, 2002

> is that what all type 2 has to do when pregnant?

> or is it an individual thing?

>

> good luck with the multiple birth goal hahahahhaa

> i will pray you have let's say...6?<evil grin>

As far as I know, it is a precaution that all diabetics will need to

follow. The doc didn't tell me up front, I asked because I was

curious.

As for the 6 kidlets...the Gods wouldn't be so mean...would they?

~ jayd

December 5, 2002

NO WAY...costco..hahahaha who would have guessed.

i am getting my sister to get those from now on:)

thanks..do they have the lancets too?

mortgage eh..i was adding up if i tested twice a day

it would run me $600 per year for strips alone.

that's crazy.

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--- Jayd Dragon wrote: > >

COSTCO! It's true, they have the strips that I use

> for cheap! Gotta

> love it. In a regular pharmacy, the going rate for

> any sort of strip

> seems to be $1/strip.

>

> With the strips, and the metformin, it's like I have

> a mini-mortgage

> on my health.

>

> ~ Jayd

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right..ok thanks....

ok ok maybe 3:)

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> As far as I know, it is a precaution that all

> diabetics will need to

> follow. The doc didn't tell me up front, I asked

> because I was

> curious.

>

> As for the 6 kidlets...the Gods wouldn't be so

> mean...would they?

>

> ~ jayd

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I'm not sure about the lancets. TO tell the truth, I was given about

four boxes free and I haven't needed to buy them in over a year.

And 3 kids sounds a little more managable than 6!

~ Jayd

August 30, 2003

Women (and men too) are so difficult when it comes the time to move

and start over. Maybe the fact that she is pregnant makes her more

unreasonable...being heavy on the front side and having to run to the

bathroom frequently can make you tired and fussy. I pray she will

change her mind...for her sake and his...and the kids too.

> to everyone who prayed for our oldest son to get a job. He has been

> out of work since the end of May. He starts his new job on Tues!!

> Please still keep him in your prayers as his wife is having a a major

> fit because she doesn't want to move from Knoxville to Nashvillle.

> She has been making his life a living h--- since he knew this was a

> possibility.

> Hugs

> nne

> Hugs

> nne

August 30, 2003

> to everyone who prayed for our oldest son to get a job. He has been

> out of work since the end of May. He starts his new job on Tues!!

> Please still keep him in your prayers as his wife is having a a

major

> fit because she doesn't want to move from Knoxville to Nashvillle.

> She has been making his life a living h--- since he knew this was a

> possibility.

> Hugs

> nne

> Hugs

> nne

Hi nne,,,,Will continue to keep him n his wife in

prayer,,,,,,,moves r a big upset at times but necessary,,,,I pray

things work out for them,,,,,,hugs anne

September 30, 2003

I will keep your story in the forefront of my thoughts. Did your experience

make you any less sure about taking Tamoxifen? I'll admit that the first

thought in my mind was, " Oh no it's the Tamoxifen, " and I thought about

stopping.

Kimbell

> I had a small amount a vaginal bleeding when I started taking tamoxifen. I

> have not had any since and it turned out to be nothing. yeh

> Thank You

>

> > Thank you for a warm welcome. I will give my now 7 year old a hug (he's

> > missing a front tooth and looks so cute!),

> >

> > I went to my gynocologist a few weeks ago for some extra vaginal

bleeding.

> > I'm taking Tamoxifen but only since July of this year. She did an

> ultrasound

> > and found something. It could be a polyp, she thinks it probably is. I'm

> > scheduled for a diagnositic D & C in a week and a half.

> >

> > Has anyone else had this? My gynocologist sais that Tamoxifen has been

> > known to encourage the growth of uterine polyps but there is also an

> > associated risk of endrometrial cancer with it as well.

> >

> > We are not freaking out about this right now. I may be more apprehensive

> > next week as I get closer to the D & C.

> >

> > Kimbell

> >

October 1, 2003

No I am going to keep taking it till my five yrs is up. I have not had any

more bleeding since

Thank You

> >

> > > Thank you for a warm welcome. I will give my now 7 year old a hug

(he's

> > > missing a front tooth and looks so cute!),

> > >

> > > I went to my gynocologist a few weeks ago for some extra vaginal

> bleeding.

> > > I'm taking Tamoxifen but only since July of this year. She did an

> > ultrasound

> > > and found something. It could be a polyp, she thinks it probably is.

I'm

> > > scheduled for a diagnositic D & C in a week and a half.

> > >

> > > Has anyone else had this? My gynocologist sais that Tamoxifen has

been

> > > known to encourage the growth of uterine polyps but there is also an

> > > associated risk of endrometrial cancer with it as well.

> > >

> > > We are not freaking out about this right now. I may be more

apprehensive

> > > next week as I get closer to the D & C.

> > >

> > > Kimbell

> > >

October 1, 2003

I take Tamoxifen and will for another 6 months but I wouldn't stop

unless my doctor told me it was doing something bad to me...I did have

horrible hot flashes aka power surges at first but they went away

after about 6 months and I did gain weight but that is ok cause it is

helping to keep the b.c. dragon away from my other breast. Any time

you are worried about a medication, ask, ask, ask...and then if you

trust your doctor, continue or stop it according to what he/she says.

I also consult my pharmacist about all medications...they actually

(should) know more about medicine than a doctor since that is their

field of expertise.

> > I had a small amount a vaginal bleeding when I started taking

tamoxifen. I

> > have not had any since and it turned out to be nothing. yeh

> > Thank You

> >

> > > Thank you for a warm welcome. I will give my now 7 year old a

hug (he's

> > > missing a front tooth and looks so cute!),

> > >

> > > I went to my gynocologist a few weeks ago for some extra vaginal

> bleeding.

> > > I'm taking Tamoxifen but only since July of this year. She did an

> > ultrasound

> > > and found something. It could be a polyp, she thinks it

probably is. I'm

> > > scheduled for a diagnositic D & C in a week and a half.

> > >

> > > Has anyone else had this? My gynocologist sais that Tamoxifen

has been

> > > known to encourage the growth of uterine polyps but there is also an

> > > associated risk of endrometrial cancer with it as well.

> > >

> > > We are not freaking out about this right now. I may be more

apprehensive

> > > next week as I get closer to the D & C.

> > >

> > > Kimbell

> > >

October 1, 2003

I agree with you. I think the advantages far out weigh the smaller risks. It just really freaked me out when it happened and going in for another diagnostic test threw me for a loop. I am a research maven and find that it really helps me cope. My doctors and I have great lines of communication going which is so helpful. They get a call from me anytime I have a question.