Hi Everyone

[Guest guest]

Hi Caroline, sounds like textbook labor and deliv. alright. Good for you

and baby! Letting you all know I am 35 weeks on Wed. and go for ultra sound

on Thurs. AM. This past Sat was a real doozy! I had contractions that came

on with a vengeance that were 4-6 min apart lasting 60-70 sec each. This

went on for 6 hours before subsiding around midnight. Since this is still a

bit early I didn't want to call the hospital yet since I knew they would

drug me up with nasty Brethine which would put me in tachycardia. I did all

I could at home like warm bath and wine to stop and they did. At 35 weeks

the docs will not stop the labor so I thought only a few more days without

worry. Now I feel real cruddy like that prodromal labor that could last 2

days to 2 weeks. My lower back and bottom is killing me and I just don't

feel good at all. In the past I usually went at the most 10 days later. So

maybe I won't be needing induction after all. I have to be real careful

though as I had precipitous labor with my last two kids and dilated fully

and delivered under a hour and a half. So it would be best to get to the

hospital ASAP if I feel I am truly in labor. My hubbie is good but doesn't

really feel like delivering the little tyke! So will see what flies this

week.

I am little bummed today as my endo left the practice and went from Jersey

to Manhattan to practice and I saw the other female in the group. She seems

good but my big concern is she was looking at my labs from the past years

and noticed the TSH suppression and said that I was never hypo despite my

symptoms for over a year. She relies on TSH as an indicator of thryoid

function. Here we go again. I told her of my symptoms and how even when my

thryoid hormone levels were even in the hypo range not even normal range I

didn't have TSH. I told her I heard it could take several months to even a

yr and half to come back and she told me it should have returned within 2

months if I was really hypo. What does it take for someone to believe when

I say I was hypo? She is also really big on the RAI. I suppose I should

ignore this right now and concentrate on the baby and worry later about

hyper state. I don't see her now for 2 months so we will see. Until then ,

here's hoping I deliver soon and healthy baby boy! Donna hope things are

good with you! I.

Hi Everyone

> Dear All

>

> Thank you all so much for your well wishes after the birth of our

> precious little Dylan Powley . came into the

> hospital everyday with new messages for us. It is amazing and feels

> so good to share this wondrous event.

>

> Our labour was 'text book' - on Thursday the 2nd I had mild

> contractions (less than period pain) for most of the day. I pottered

> around home and had rest in the arvo. Then by 1230am I had to walk

> around, the contractions more noticeable and regular 5 minutes apart. We

> went to hospital at 1.45am and he was born by 5.15am with absolutely no

> problems. I had strong, intense contractions, but with good rest periods

> of no pain in between and didn't have any drugs (except for an anti

> nausea injection for vomiting). My pain relief was constant hot shower,

> standing and walking, a well postioned rail to hold on to in the shower

> and of course I used my lungs to their full potential!!!! My husband was

> a wonderful support person (I didn't want to hit him once). He cut the

> umbilical cord and helped deliver Dylan's shoulders and body. My Midwife

> and Dr were fantastic. They listened to me and I was certainly made to

> feel in control. I was actually quite rational throughout. My 18 year

> old son came into the delivery suite about 20 minutes later (we

> only live 5 minutes from the hospital, so we called him after he was

> born). We had a good hour of lovely 'family time', moments in our life

> I'll never forget.

>

> I came home a few days ago (Tuesday - the hospital likes to keep you in

> for 4 days to ensure that all is well with baby's feeding). My Dr was

> happy for me to go home as soon as I liked. Both Dylan and I recovered

> extremely well. He is not having any problems, eating sleeping etc. -

> all very well.

>

> Dylan is truly an angel sent by God. He is an absolute joy for us. My

> dog (house dog - miniature fox terrier cross jack russell) wasn't too

> sure what this strange bird-like sounding creature was, but he seems to

> have accepted Dylan's presence now and is quite happy to watch.

>

> A question regarding Graves. If I am still active (I haven't had an

> antibody test since June 2000) will the antibodies go through the breast

> milk to Dylan and if so would they cause a problem for him?

>

> I know he is at greater risk of thyroid problems and he is being

> screened for his thyroid functioning. I do plan to continue seeing the

> paediatrician for monitoring of his status on a regular basis while I'm

> breast feeding.

>

> I hope and pray the and Donna have as good an outcome in your

> pregnancies as we have. I'll be eagerly awaiting.

>

> Thanks to all the new surrogate " Aunties, Uncles and Cousins " out there.

> We are on top of the world!!!!!!!!

>

>

> Cheers

> Caroline

>

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>

[Guest guest]

Hi Anise,

You haven't sounded like a know-it-all. You've just sounded enthusiastic,

sharing your new-found knowledge. Your husband sounds like a wise man, though.

Keep asking your questions and learn all you can, and also read through the

archives. Some of your questions, particularly about what lab tests are most

beneficial, can be found by just going back and reading. Take care, Elaine

[Guest guest]

Dear Anise,

Personally, I don't know what your husband is talking about. I

think you are genuine and forthright...don't change a thing. Maybe

men in general want women to be docile and not demanding...well, too

bad! You go for it and get what you need from the group. We (I'm

sure I can speak for the group here)like you lots and hope for the

best for you!

> Hi everyone,

>

> My husband looked through my posts and said that I sounded

> like a know-it-all, and a pain in the bum. He said he knows I find

> my security in learning everything I can about a subject, so it

> cannot sneak up and surprise me, and that he also knows I am

> scared to death about having graves and maybe us never having

> kids. But other people don't necessarily understand that. He

> suggested I write to the group and tellyou this so you don't take

> my snootiness personally. He said it all in a really nice way,,- he

> is a real friend and pretty wise. And it seemed like a good idea,

> so here I am. Sorry

[Guest guest]

Hi Anise,

I know the fear you are feeling about having GD. The unknown is so very

frightening. Your doing the right thing in learning everything you can,

asking questions and reading. Your 5 steps ahead of where I was at

diagnosis...I didn't start the learning until almost 4 years after being

diagnosed when I was hypo, depressed, in pain etc. when I found my first GD

board, which led me to this group...understanding what is happening is the

first step into feeling better.

Your husband sounds very supportive and if he is learning along with you and

understanding, even a little, what you are experiencing, you have a good

foundation for getting to a point where you will feel the very best you can.

Keep reading and asking questions.

Take care,

Jody

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