Re: Hello Everyone

[Guest guest]

Cammi,

Welcome to OSSG pregnant. Where in NY are you located? There are a few of

us from here, but, again, it's a big state.

Congrats on your pregnancy, and I hear cravings are normal. I do have a

question about your AFP. I know quite a few people who have had the

postitive test result. That was followed up by an amniocentisis. Did your

doctor mention this? You may want to ask about it, just to be sure. But,

again, many of my friends who had the positive AFP result had a negative

amnio reading. It is really nothing definitive and wrong alot of times.

Feel free to ask away, we are a really helpful, friendly group......

Rita in NYC

www.geocities.com/heartland/cottage/9829

[Guest guest]

Cammi,

The advice I would give you is make sure you are getting plenty of protein

each meal. That way the baby is at least getting that. WOW, how did your

hubby take the news that you were pregnant? It was obviously meant to be!!

Best of luck with you and the baby!!

Nijuana

[Guest guest]

>>> Also had anyone had an abnormal AFP

score?(ALPHAFETALPROTIEN) I did but it was nothing to worry about the dr.

thinks the abnormal test result may have been caused by something deficient

in my blood due to surgery. I was freaked out one day when some

inconsiderate nurse called my house saying my baby was affected by downs

syndrome. All from a screening test...nothing major nothing conclusive...

There is a very high rate of false positives with the AFP. If you still feel

uncomfortable about it, ask for another test. It is very important when the

test is submitted the lab has your correct current weight and an accurate

gestational age of your baby.

Good Luck,

Chris

[Guest guest]

cammi,

Sorry for the delay in responding to your message but my computer was being

repaired for a week and then we were at the shore for another week so I'm

behind in everything!!!

My story is similar to yours only a little quicker. I had surgery in Dec 98

and got pregnant in March 99. I'm 5 months pregnant now and my surgeon said

to make sure that I just take those pre-natal vitamins daily and the baby

will be fine. I'm eating everything in site (small quantities but

everything) and it seems that I can take a few bites of my meal, be stuffed

like, if I eat any more I will throw up, and then an hour later be starving.

This baby is taking all he can get!!

I do eat anything I can because I don't eat much. I am craving things like

peanut brittle, which I couldn't find anywhere so I made my own. I'm also

craving frozen stuff like ice cream and frozen bananas! I try to stick with

the frozen bananas and stuff like fudge bars with one gram of fat, etc. Was

doing the italian water ice thing during July but got tired of that. We

just stick to frozen yogurt and low fat stuff. I've nevr had a problem with

sugar since my surgery but don't do meats very well. Had a SMALL piece of

steak last night nd that stayed very well. I try to eat cheese and peanuts

and protein stuff and fresh fruit. Haven't had a craving for raw meat

(yuckie) and hope I dont! haha.

As far as the AFP or APF or whatever test, I wouldn't take it. No use

getting upset. My friend whho is a doctor told me that a screening test is

different than a diagnostic test. Screeing tests will screen anyone for

ANYTHING that could POSSIBLY go wrong and it's very very vague and not very

accurate as far as, if it says something wrong, theres a better chance that

there is nothing wrong. Did thhat make sense? Well, anyways, I'm not having

one or I'm not having an amnio either. My baby is being born in a hospital

with a wonderful NICU (neo-natal intensive care unit) so, if there is

something wrong, there will be plenty of people there to help out.

I've lost 120 so far. I've gained 6 lbs the past 2-3 months but considering

I'm 5 months pregnant, I think that's pretty good. Is it? You'll do fine.

Stop stressing and enjoy this pregnancy. ALso, just keep taking your

vitamins. I wish you well. Keep us informed.

Margaret

hello everyone

>

>

>hello everyone. My name is cammi I am 28 years old from N.Y. and pregnant

>with my fourth child. I had the RNY in January and found out I was

pregnant

>in June. Needlesss to say I was shocked. Surprised. Happy! Especially

>since my husband had a vascetomy in December of 98'(yes I'm sure its

his)(!)

>i have alot of questions for everyone...obviously I have children...but

>never before with the RNY. I crave foods I have no business eating....like

>chocolate and raw meat. I haven't given into these cravings yet...but I am

>teetering. I am still losing weight...I am 19 weeks pregnant and have lost

>28 pounds since I learned I was pregnant. I have lost 87 pounds since

>January 99'. If anyone is going thru similar situations I would like to

>compare notes. Sometimes I am scared that the baby isn't getting enough to

>eat...If I'm not eating...he's not eating...right? We had a sonagram done

>and it is a boy. Also had anyone had an abnormal AFP

>score?(ALPHAFETALPROTIEN) I did but it was nothing to worry about the dr.

>thinks the abnormal test result may have been caused by something deficient

>in my blood due to surgery. I was freaked out one day when some

>inconsiderate nurse called my house saying my baby was affected by downs

>syndrome. All from a screening test...nothing major nothing conclusive.

>anyway sorry this is so long... I just feel so disconnected...alot of women

>I know are pregnant...but none but me are going thru the stress of

believing

>that the way I eat now could harm my baby.

>

>any feedback would be greatly apppreciated

>

>cammi N.Y.

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hope that you feel better soon, Mom. Love you!

Ward wrote:

> Just a note to explain why I have been so quiet. About 2 1/2 weeks ago I

> became numb on my right side from the center of my head to the tips of my

> fingers,along with the numbness goes alot of pain

> in my hand ,arm and shoulder. After seeing two different doctors, it looks

> like the hand / arm problem

> is probably carpal tunnel which is usually a gradual onset but not this

> time. I have had this surgery done on both hands already. It also may be a

> pinched nerve from arthritis in my neck but

> that is still uncertain. My family doctor is trying to rush the carpal

> tunnel procedure along as his

> concern is the length and depth of the numbness. A nerve can only be

> compressed for so long before it suffers permanent damage. I find typing

> very difficult along with many other things. I was quite

> depressed when it first happened but am feeling better now.

> I am reading each and every post and want to welcome the new members.

> Hugs

>

>

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[Guest guest]

-, the best wishes to you with your situation....I am a newbie, and

like this group very much...keep your spirits up...

McKinsey

[Guest guest]

don't hate that, ? I hate it when I have to limit my typing time. I

feel shut out from the world. We are switching to a new data base at

work so I have to rewrite all of the assessment interviews and plans

into the new system. It's killing my wrists. And since I have to

function at work, it limits the time I can spend on-line in my private

life. And mine isn't carpel tunnel, I have active trigger points in my

wrists.

** , Stinky's caretaker**

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Without it, one is handicapped in spite of overwhelming ability-§

[Guest guest]

so sorry to hear aboout your diagnosis cindy..i have to get an

anti-inflammaory shot every 6-8 weeks or my hands hurt too much to type...you

might ask your doc if this shot might help with some of the pain and

soreness...kenalog or triamalone......duane

Ward wrote:

> Just a note to explain why I have been so quiet. About 2 1/2 weeks ago I

> became numb on my right side from the center of my head to the tips of my

> fingers,along with the numbness goes alot of pain

> in my hand ,arm and shoulder. After seeing two different doctors, it looks

> like the hand / arm problem

> is probably carpal tunnel which is usually a gradual onset but not this

> time. I have had this surgery done on both hands already. It also may be a

> pinched nerve from arthritis in my neck but

> that is still uncertain. My family doctor is trying to rush the carpal

> tunnel procedure along as his

> concern is the length and depth of the numbness. A nerve can only be

> compressed for so long before it suffers permanent damage. I find typing

> very difficult along with many other things. I was quite

> depressed when it first happened but am feeling better now.

> I am reading each and every post and want to welcome the new members.

> Hugs

>

>

>

>

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