Guest guest Report post Posted May 12, 2003 go to the Dr the home preg test isn't accurate .Get a blood test..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 12, 2003 In a message dated 5/12/03 12:43:22 PM Central Daylight Time, angel_of_mercy_911@... writes: > Perhaps, since it wasn't a real period, it could be implantation bleeding > and you might be pregnant? Try a home preg test and go from there! > BEST OF LUCK!! > Sheila > I agree with Sheila Sounds like what happened to me , I spotted off and on from April 17 to 25 ...(implantation bleeding) I was 7 weeks pregnant at that point , good luck to you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 14, 2003 > , > > How much of the 195 pounds you lost were before and after delivery? > > Thanks, > Mindy Hi Mindy. =) I had reached my " -100 pounds " goal 3 days before my positive pregnancy test. I ate very healthy and lost 15 pounds the first trimester (not uncommon, even with moms who haven't had WLS). I stayed the exact same weight (216-219, fluxuating) for the 2nd and 3rd trimesters. I was 218 when I delivered my son (at home). That was 8 months ago, and I currently weigh 136. Starting weight was 331 pounds. I am 5'2 " tall. I'm glad to be part of this group...and hope that I'm able to help answer some questions some of you might have. (considering what I do for a living. *grin*) Soderblom CCCE CD(DONA) ICD CLD Student Midwife CAPPA Board of Directors - Advisor Birth Doula/Childbirth Educator/Pregnancy-Birth Photography Mesa, AZ Owner: Birth Story Diaries - real births, real photos http://www.birthdiaries.com Owner: SouthwestDoulas.com - locate a birth professional or find out about a hospital in your area! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 14, 2003 I am 22 miles outside of Chicago in Arlington Heights. Actually I am not too sure exactly wher Justice is. That would be cool though wouldn't it? What state are you in?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 15, 2003 - Congrats! I too am about 10 weeks and I too just bought some maternity clothes. My last pg I was lucky to find any clothes that fit. LOL I just kept getting bigger plus sizes! Not this time - I just got great deals on three maternity tops and 1 pair of maternity pants. I was lucky enough to have save two pair of pants that I bought while in the rapid weight loss period. They were still like new so I held on to them - I am so grateful for that. Did they give you a due date at all? Mine is December 18, 2003! I go for my official ultrasound on Monday. I am nervous - guess I just want to see the little one to really believe it is real. I have been making myself crazy lately with fears of miscarry or something being wrong. I don't know why because I wasn;t like this wioth with 4 year onld son who was pre-wls. Just nerves kicking in I hope! Best of Luck - EDD 12/18/03 Open RNY 7/23/01 127 pounds lost Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 15, 2003 boy, im having a heck of a time getting this one to go!! oh yeah, i forgot.... he wants me to repeat c because i was in labor for 19 hr last time and went from a 2 to 4 and failed to progress. he did tell me that he is willing to try vbac if i had my heart set on it but honestly...i dont. my official due date if dec 8 but will probably have her on the 6th if i have my choice. we have 29 people in our family and we have 10 bdays in dec and 7 in jan...popular months!!!. thats it...i quit for now. julie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 15, 2003 Sheila, My Dad grew up in Logan County, West Virginia. He still has alot of family there. I love Kentucky too, ans the southern hospitality is wonderful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 15, 2003 Congratulations ! Marcy > its official....im pregnant (suprise : ) by lmp i am 10.2 and he said it > felt like 9 or 10. i cant believe that means i am almost 1/3 done already. > i am so excited now. before i was more worried. i was sure that i was > gonna go in and they were gonna tell me i was nuts. mike said that nurse > acted like she felt like a big A@#. she did act like she was tucking her > tail between her legs and was ready to run....but i was right and she was > wrong nahnahnahnahnah ( sorry had to get that off my chest) i am just > amazed. i was looking at the pics and she has finger and toes already....i > about cried. > the doc said that we would still have to have an ultrasound for dates but > was gonna wait till next month to order it. he tried to hear the heartbeat > but they have way outdated doptone there. i think i was almost 20 weeks > last time he could finally find it ( we had an us at 12 weeks so i knew she > was ok). i went shopping tues and bought maternity clothes in the store!!! > and the xl are too big but the large is too small in the legs (darn). i > have never been able to walk into a store and buy them before...and talls > besides : ) mike got mad cuz i bought them but i was like honey...they were > on sale so i saved $7 a pair plus the shipping and they were $4 higher in > the catalog.....he said yah, you saved that much...but how much did you have > to spend to save that much. men, you gotta love em. > sorry to ramble... > julie > > > Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 15, 2003 , I am so happy for you!!! : ) : ) : ) You keep referring to the baby as " she " ... is this indicative of some kind of new technology that I'm not aware of yet? lol Oh... and if you want a repeat C, there's no reason you couldn't. I did *exactly* the same thing as you -- only got to a 4 after 22 hours, failure to progress, etc... and I did some reading and found out that " failure to progress " was almost a certainty that a VBAC next time around would be unsuccessful. If had been a breech baby and that was why she had to be delivered by C, then there's a good chance you could do a VBAC and be successful. That's when I decided " to heck with the 22 hours of misery, I want to pick my baby's birthday if there's a next time " ... I know there are lots of differing points of view on this subject, and I respect them, but that's just what I felt was best for me personally. -- Kris Wood " Always end the name of your child with a vowel so that when you yell, the name will carry. " -Bill Cosby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 15, 2003 Woohoo, ! Congrats! in CA _____ Jordan's WAHMommy michelle@... its official....im pregnant (suprise : ) by lmp i am 10.2 and he said it felt like 9 or 10. i cant believe that means i am almost 1/3 done already. i am so excited now. before i was more worried. i was sure that i was gonna go in and they were gonna tell me i was nuts. mike said that nurse acted like she felt like a big A@#. she did act like she was tucking her tail between her legs and was ready to run....but i was right and she was wrong nahnahnahnahnah ( sorry had to get that off my chest) i am just amazed. i was looking at the pics and she has finger and toes already....i about cried. the doc said that we would still have to have an ultrasound for dates but was gonna wait till next month to order it. he tried to hear the heartbeat but they have way outdated doptone there. i think i was almost 20 weeks last time he could finally find it ( we had an us at 12 weeks so i knew she was ok). i went shopping tues and bought maternity clothes in the store!!! and the xl are too big but the large is too small in the legs (darn). i have never been able to walk into a store and buy them before...and talls besides : ) mike got mad cuz i bought them but i was like honey...they were on sale so i saved $7 a pair plus the shipping and they were $4 higher in the catalog.....he said yah, you saved that much...but how much did you have to spend to save that much. men, you gotta love em. sorry to ramble... julie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 15, 2003 Sheila, It is a small world! Thanks for the link to the site, I don't think my Dad knows about. I am sending it to him! Thanks again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 15, 2003 Congrats ! ~ BabyCopia ~ Unique and Original Baby Products www.babycopia.com its official....im pregnant (suprise : ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 15, 2003 I also was a failed induction, failure to progress. I started on Jan 17th and finally had a c-sec on the 19th after only getting to 4 cm. I'm going to choose a repeat c also. Marjorie Re: , I am so happy for you!!! : ) : ) : ) You keep referring to the baby as " she " ... is this indicative of some kind of new technology that I'm not aware of yet? lol Oh... and if you want a repeat C, there's no reason you couldn't. I did *exactly* the same thing as you -- only got to a 4 after 22 hours, failure to progress, etc... and I did some reading and found out that " failure to progress " was almost a certainty that a VBAC next time around would be unsuccessful. If had been a breech baby and that was why she had to be delivered by C, then there's a good chance you could do a VBAC and be successful. That's when I decided " to heck with the 22 hours of misery, I want to pick my baby's birthday if there's a next time " ... I know there are lots of differing points of view on this subject, and I respect them, but that's just what I felt was best for me personally. -- Kris Wood " Always end the name of your child with a vowel so that when you yell, the name will carry. " -Bill Cosby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 15, 2003 : Thanks for the advice. I just wish my surgeon wasn't so closed-minded about the whole process. He's actually making things harder on me by being so critical. All I can do is hope and pray for the best and do what the nutritionist tells me to do. Thanks again, Haley haley....dont do it!!!! they told me the same thing. they told me i would die and my baby would be stupid. i didnt and thank god i didnt. it will be very hard on you and your body but you can do this. they told me that if the baby made it (and that was a big if) she would be horribly small (she was 7 lb 5 oz). i had a friend that terminted many years ago and has never forgiven herself. take a deep breath and eat extremely healthy and stick around...please? julie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 15, 2003 > : > Thanks for the advice. I just wish my surgeon wasn't so closed-minded > about the whole process. He's actually making things harder on me by > being so critical. > > All I can do is hope and pray for the best and do what the > nutritionist tells me to do. > > Thanks again, > > Haley Ya know...it's really a pet peeve of mine that these bariatric surgeons, who know nothing at all about pregnancy (and not even that much when it comes to nutrition, which is why they HIRE nutritionists!) are giving obstetrical advice about pregnancy. WHY?? WHY WHY WHY do they feel qualified to say ANYTHING about pregnancy? I mean...they might as well be giving advice on the best way to hang curtains in your living room. I could understand it making them nervous...and I could understand them referring women to midwives, OB's, nutritionists...heck, even perinatologists. But to be giving advice on that which they haven't a clue..I just don't get it. And it rubs me the wrong way. (and they scare all of these women needlessly at a time when they feel most vulnerable!) pet peeve of mine. Soderblom CCCE CD(DONA) ICD CLD Student Midwife CAPPA Board of Directors - Advisor Birth Doula/Childbirth Educator/Pregnancy-Birth Photography Mesa, AZ Owner: Birth Story Diaries - real births, real photos http://www.birthdiaries.com Owner: SouthwestDoulas.com - locate a birth professional or find out about a hospital in your area! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 15, 2003 I totally agree! Some doctors are just idiots!!! Marcy RE: > > > > : > > Thanks for the advice. I just wish my surgeon wasn't so closed-minded > > about the whole process. He's actually making things harder on me by > > being so critical. > > > > All I can do is hope and pray for the best and do what the > > nutritionist tells me to do. > > > > Thanks again, > > > > Haley > > Ya know...it's really a pet peeve of mine that these bariatric surgeons, who know > nothing at all about pregnancy (and not even that much when it comes to nutrition, > which is why they HIRE nutritionists!) are giving obstetrical advice about pregnancy. > WHY?? WHY WHY WHY do they feel qualified to say ANYTHING about > pregnancy? I mean...they might as well be giving advice on the best way to hang > curtains in your living room. > > I could understand it making them nervous...and I could understand them referring > women to midwives, OB's, nutritionists...heck, even perinatologists. But to be giving > advice on that which they haven't a clue..I just don't get it. And it rubs me the wrong > way. (and they scare all of these women needlessly at a time when they feel most > vulnerable!) > > pet peeve of mine. > > Soderblom CCCE CD(DONA) ICD CLD > Student Midwife > CAPPA Board of Directors - Advisor > Birth Doula/Childbirth Educator/Pregnancy-Birth Photography > Mesa, AZ > Owner: Birth Story Diaries - real births, real photos > http://www.birthdiaries.com > Owner: SouthwestDoulas.com - locate a birth professional > or find out about a hospital in your area! > > > > Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 15, 2003 Yahoo! I'm so happy for you, ! Rusty >its official....im pregnant (suprise : ) by lmp i am 10.2 and he said it >felt like 9 or 10. i cant believe that means i am almost 1/3 done already. >i am so excited now. before i was more worried. i was sure that i was >gonna go in and they were gonna tell me i was nuts. mike said that nurse >acted like she felt like a big A@#. she did act like she was tucking her >tail between her legs and was ready to run....but i was right and she was >wrong nahnahnahnahnah ( sorry had to get that off my chest) i am just >amazed. i was looking at the pics and she has finger and toes already....i >about cried. >the doc said that we would still have to have an ultrasound for dates but >was gonna wait till next month to order it. he tried to hear the heartbeat >but they have way outdated doptone there. i think i was almost 20 weeks >last time he could finally find it ( we had an us at 12 weeks so i knew she >was ok). i went shopping tues and bought maternity clothes in the store!!! >and the xl are too big but the large is too small in the legs (darn). i >have never been able to walk into a store and buy them before...and talls >besides : ) mike got mad cuz i bought them but i was like honey...they were >on sale so i saved $7 a pair plus the shipping and they were $4 higher in >the catalog.....he said yah, you saved that much...but how much did you have >to spend to save that much. men, you gotta love em. >sorry to ramble... >julie > > >Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 15, 2003 , I believe that you had some ovulation kits and preg kits to sell. I would be interested if I don't start my period by Monday. I hope that I have the right person. Thanks Carmen TTC #3 Open RNY 1/02 341 lbs now 179 lbs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 15, 2003 It's pretty rare... less than 1.2% of the world population is diagnosed with it. It's not hereditary or related to hormones. Odd thing is, it's mainly seen in the geriatric population... now I qualify for geriatric maternity (lol) but not REAL geriatrics - seen in the over 70 population, but has been seen in a few early 40 year olds. Hey, I'm not quite 40 yet, I still have a few months to enjoy my 30's! Biopsy was performed yesterday and I should have the results either on Friday or Monday... crossing fingers. Here's the lowdown on it: Sebaceous gland carcinoma This rare cancer primarily affects the meibomian glands of the eyelids and to a lesser extent the Zeiss glands, which produce the oily layer of the tear film. These tumors most commonly occur in the upper eyelid and are usually firm and painless, often with a yellow tinge. Sebaceous gland carcinomas are highly aggressive and frequently metastasize. They are often mistaken for a benign condition, such as chronic blepharitis or a chronic chalazion (nodule formed by inflammation of the meibomian gland). This delay in diagnosis can result in metastasis to the orbit (bony socket surrounding the eye) or to the lymph nodes. ~ BabyCopia ~ Unique and Original Baby Products www.babycopia.com Re: wow . I had checked several references but haven't been able to locate anything about it. How rare did the optho say it was? It it something hormonally related or hereditary? I will have you in my thoughts and will ask if I see one of the perinatologists I work with. Best wishes and prayers for a complete recovery! Sheila Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 16, 2003 It was right with both my kids. I'd guess that it's probably right about half the time. It's all pregnancy hocus pocus...probably designed to keep us pregos busy! Rusty >THE CHINESE CALENDAR TOLD ME THE KRISTEN WAS GONNA BE A BOY AND SAID THAT >ANOTHER LADY THAT WAS PREG AT THE SAME TIME SHE WAS GONNA HAVE A GIRL....IT >WAS JUST THE OPPOSITE. I WOULD SAY THEY ARENT TOO CORRECT. >JULIE > > >Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 16, 2003 That silly old calendar has ben right with all 5 of my babies so far and I hope it is right this time too!! Lynda > THE CHINESE CALENDAR TOLD ME THE KRISTEN WAS GONNA BE A BOY AND SAID THAT > ANOTHER LADY THAT WAS PREG AT THE SAME TIME SHE WAS GONNA HAVE A GIRL....IT > WAS JUST THE OPPOSITE. I WOULD SAY THEY ARENT TOO CORRECT. > JULIE > > > Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 24, 2003 > The first two > even being way fatter were way easier! Baby first, surgery second. > Not only for your health and well being, but for the baby as well. My experience was the exact opposite. Pregnant at 300 pounds (318 at the end)...and then concieving 5 months postop and down 100 pounds was WAY WORLDS easier. not tht I'm recommending it..just that for me it was so much healthier and easier...a pure joy to be pregnant. =) Can't wait to do it again.. Soderblom CCCE CD(DONA) ICD CLD Student Midwife CAPPA Board of Directors - Advisor Birth Doula/Childbirth Educator/Pregnancy-Birth Photography Mesa, AZ Owner: Birth Story Diaries - real births, real photos http://www.birthdiaries.com Owner: SouthwestDoulas.com - locate a birth professional or find out about a hospital in your area! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 24, 2003 on 5/24/03 12:03 PM, elfanie@... at elfanie@... wrote: > > My experience was the exact opposite. > > Pregnant at 300 pounds (318 at the end)...and then > concieving 5 months postop and down 100 pounds was > WAY WORLDS easier. not tht I'm recommending it..just > that for me it was so much healthier and easier...a pure > joy to be pregnant. =) Can't wait to do it again.. And then there were those of us who couldn't have become pregnant at all prior to WLS... : ) -- Kris Wood " All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen. " -- Ralph Waldo Emerson Ready to FLY? Try http://www.flylady.net Sick of FLYing? http://www.people.fas.harvard.edu/~pyang/flash/miniputt.swf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 24, 2003 Anyone still having problems ttc after loosing a bunch of weight? Tracey Northern MN ----- Original Message ----- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 28, 2003 In a message dated 5/28/03 3:44:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time, MindyStichtenoth@... writes: > I think we've finally settled on a first name...Logan..it's a boy, but were > struggling with a middle name-we want to have it start with a " D " , Any > suggestions??? Dear Mindy, I think the following name combinations have a " ring " to them: Logan Logan Logan Logan Garrett Logan Logan Gallagher Logan Grady Logan Glenn Logan Graham Shoshannah K r ny 3/6/01 edd 6/25/03 baby girl mom to A.J. 7 1/2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites