Guest guest Posted January 19, 2002 Report Share Posted January 19, 2002 Fay... I have found the ultimate contraption for long distance driving...It does not totally take away the pain, but it makes the difference that my back hurts in 3 hours instead of 1/2 hour. It is a seat pad made by Homedics. It has heat and massage and a lumbar support. It plugs into your cigarette lighter. I don't use the massage setting because of my brain malformation, the vibration gives me major headache. But, the heat and support does wonders for me. I think I paid $20-$30 for this at Macy's, and it made a world of difference. It never leaves my car now. On the other hand. Don't forget to turn it off when you turn off the car...LOL It eats your battery. (I left it plugged in for 3 days!) Missy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2002 Report Share Posted January 19, 2002 Fay... I have found the ultimate contraption for long distance driving...It does not totally take away the pain, but it makes the difference that my back hurts in 3 hours instead of 1/2 hour. It is a seat pad made by Homedics. It has heat and massage and a lumbar support. It plugs into your cigarette lighter. I don't use the massage setting because of my brain malformation, the vibration gives me major headache. But, the heat and support does wonders for me. I think I paid $20-$30 for this at Macy's, and it made a world of difference. It never leaves my car now. On the other hand. Don't forget to turn it off when you turn off the car...LOL It eats your battery. (I left it plugged in for 3 days!) Missy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2002 Report Share Posted January 19, 2002 I never saw an answer to this Sunny, so I thought I'd jump in. Fibromyalgia is considered a chronic condition or syndrome, rather than a disease. I'm not sure what the different criteria is for the classifications, so I can't explain why it's listed that way :-) - At 07:41 PM 1/17/02 -0000, you wrote: >Hi, > >I just thought of another question- is fibromyalgia considered >a " chronic condition " or a disease? > >Thank you, >Sunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2002 Report Share Posted January 20, 2002 Fay wrote: > > I have a question. When you'll drive or even ride do you get exhausted? Yup, the more I stop and start, the worse it gets. I've always been exhausted by traveling whether it's a car, plane or train, but it slowly got worse over the years to include things like doing errands which it never use to. Darcy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2002 Report Share Posted January 20, 2002 I used to LOVE to travel, or even just drive around for the love of driving - " sightseeing " - something people don't seem to do anymore. Remember Sunday afternoon drives when you just drove around the neighborhoods in the area to see who had put in new landscaping or who was working on their house? I still like to go out and do things - now even more since I'm able to really do stuff, BUT, I pay for it the next day, and sometimes for several days. Does anyone else have this problem, or is it just a matter of being exhausted while you're out? - At 07:22 AM 1/20/02 -0500, you wrote: > > >Fay wrote: >> >> I have a question. When you'll drive or even ride do you get exhausted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2002 Report Share Posted January 20, 2002 I know what you mean...I always pay for it when I go out and do something. Doesnt matter if it is to take bus to town or other things... Mar > >> > >> I have a question. When you'll drive or even ride do you get exhausted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2002 Report Share Posted January 21, 2002 Hi, Lin here, I too hav the same problem. I had my sister in law around yesterday. Dave my husband cooked dinner and did mostly everything. But today, I slept till 2 pm and still feel exhausted. I will actually take about 2-3 days to get over just a family visit. I have just only recently been diagnosed so I feel happy that I am not actually not going mad and that there is a name for this condition. Take care :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2002 Report Share Posted January 22, 2002 bluskies@... wrote: > > Remember > Sunday afternoon drives when you just drove around the neighborhoods in the > area to see who had put in new landscaping or who was working on their > house? Oh yes! My parents would drag us to the new housing developments and we'd go through all of the houses, and they'd talk about how the kitchen should have been moved 3 feet to the left while we rolled our eyes! How boring!! Then suddenly as an adult, I found my husband and I doing the same thing (not necessarily on Sundays) and it seemed ever so much more interesting when we did it. We don't do it very much any more. :-( > I still like to go out and do things - now even more since I'm able to > really do stuff, BUT, I pay for it the next day, and sometimes for several > days. Does anyone else have this problem, or is it just a matter of being > exhausted while you're out? Nope, I pay for it the day after too. When on two errands on Saturday (one involved a drive of about 45 minutes) and was tired on Sunday. Really should have stayed home, but went out with dh to two stores anyway. Used the electric scooter at the first one and then a wheelchair in the second one and still ended up so exhausted, couldn't do much yesterday. Darcy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 Have you watched A Baby Story on TLC? Or Birth Day on DHC? I watch those shows all the time and I can't remember ever seeing a naked woman having a baby. I know when I had my DS that I was not naked durring labor. I ended up having a c-sec and to be honest can't remember if they took my clothes off but I don't think they did. Don't worry. By the way I would recommend watching these shows they really help to prepare you for what is coming. Question This may sound like a really silly question, but we watched the birthing video in my childbirth classes, and it's got me rather concerned. All or the women that they showed giving birth were completely naked!! Is this normal to give birth naked? This is my first child, so it's all new to me, and I realize that your entire bottom half is going to be exposed for God and everyone and their brother to see, but I always thought that I'd be wearing a gown that would at least be covering the top half. I realize that child birth is not time to be modest, but this just seems a little extreme. I know that there are some nurses in the group and plenty of women that have given birth before...I'm hoping that someone can set my mind at ease. Thanks, Jodi Olivia Kennedy Due 9/16/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 In every delivery I've done the mother wears a hospital gown or her own gown (the latter is much less commmon b/c no one wants to ruin their new gown with blood!). Don't fret. I'm 99. something % certain you may wear a gown during delivery. I was even allowed a gown into the operating room and they just rolled it way up and scooched it beneath my armpits. Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 Trust me, if you decide to have a non-medicated delivery you wont care much, less think about if you have some type of covering or not. My OB's partner (he was on call when I delivered Kendra) still chuckles whenever he sees me. I'm the woman that was 'naked as naked could be laboring on a big blue ball'. lol ~ BabyCopia ~ Unique and Original Baby Products ~ Preggie Pops Now Available! ~ www.babycopia.com Question This may sound like a really silly question, but we watched the birthing video in my childbirth classes, and it's got me rather concerned. All or the women that they showed giving birth were completely naked!! Is this normal to give birth naked? This is my first child, so it's all new to me, and I realize that your entire bottom half is going to be exposed for God and everyone and their brother to see, but I always thought that I'd be wearing a gown that would at least be covering the top half. I realize that child birth is not time to be modest, but this just seems a little extreme. I know that there are some nurses in the group and plenty of women that have given birth before...I'm hoping that someone can set my mind at ease. Thanks, Jodi Olivia Kennedy Due 9/16/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 Hi Marjorie.............. I have a ds and a dd and i had a gown on with both. Tracey Northern MN Question > > > This may sound like a really silly question, but we watched the birthing video in my childbirth classes, and it's got me rather concerned. All or the women that they showed giving birth were completely naked!! Is this normal to give birth naked? This is my first child, so it's all new to me, and I realize that your entire bottom half is going to be exposed for God and everyone and their brother to see, but I always thought that I'd be wearing a gown that would at least be covering the top half. I realize that child birth is not time to be modest, but this just seems a little extreme. I know that there are some nurses in the group and plenty of women that have given birth before...I'm hoping that someone can set my mind at ease. > > Thanks, > Jodi > Olivia Kennedy Due 9/16/03 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 Hi Marjorie.............. I have a ds and a dd and i had a gown on with both. Tracey Northern MN Question > > > This may sound like a really silly question, but we watched the birthing video in my childbirth classes, and it's got me rather concerned. All or the women that they showed giving birth were completely naked!! Is this normal to give birth naked? This is my first child, so it's all new to me, and I realize that your entire bottom half is going to be exposed for God and everyone and their brother to see, but I always thought that I'd be wearing a gown that would at least be covering the top half. I realize that child birth is not time to be modest, but this just seems a little extreme. I know that there are some nurses in the group and plenty of women that have given birth before...I'm hoping that someone can set my mind at ease. > > Thanks, > Jodi > Olivia Kennedy Due 9/16/03 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 Hi Marjorie.............. I have a ds and a dd and i had a gown on with both. Tracey Northern MN Question > > > This may sound like a really silly question, but we watched the birthing video in my childbirth classes, and it's got me rather concerned. All or the women that they showed giving birth were completely naked!! Is this normal to give birth naked? This is my first child, so it's all new to me, and I realize that your entire bottom half is going to be exposed for God and everyone and their brother to see, but I always thought that I'd be wearing a gown that would at least be covering the top half. I realize that child birth is not time to be modest, but this just seems a little extreme. I know that there are some nurses in the group and plenty of women that have given birth before...I'm hoping that someone can set my mind at ease. > > Thanks, > Jodi > Olivia Kennedy Due 9/16/03 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 > Have you watched A Baby Story on TLC? Or Birth Day on DHC? I watch > those shows all the time and I can't remember ever seeing a naked > woman having a baby. Just want to interject as I know several people who have been on a baby story as well as spoken to the producers myself... the producers tell people ahead of time that they will be required to have a top on. (and as another side note: a baby story is not exactly the most accurate thing you will ever see. It is VERY edited and, in many ways, scripted. Many parts...even the birth...are very edited.) Not everyone is naked for delivery...but many people are. (in fact, I'd say that the VAST majority of unmedicated moms are. Most medicated moms have something over their tops at least until baby is crowning...) If you want to see a bunch of births, you can visit my site. All of the birth stories on my site are told in photographs. (but PLEASE be aware of the graphics rating scale before viewing any birth!!!) Soderblom CCCE CD(DONA) CLD Student Midwife - Mesa, AZ CAPPA Board of Directors Doula/CBE/Pregnancy/Birth Photography Owner: Birth Story Diaries - real births, real photos http://www.birthdiaries.com Owner: SouthwestDoulas.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 > Have you watched A Baby Story on TLC? Or Birth Day on DHC? I watch > those shows all the time and I can't remember ever seeing a naked > woman having a baby. Just want to interject as I know several people who have been on a baby story as well as spoken to the producers myself... the producers tell people ahead of time that they will be required to have a top on. (and as another side note: a baby story is not exactly the most accurate thing you will ever see. It is VERY edited and, in many ways, scripted. Many parts...even the birth...are very edited.) Not everyone is naked for delivery...but many people are. (in fact, I'd say that the VAST majority of unmedicated moms are. Most medicated moms have something over their tops at least until baby is crowning...) If you want to see a bunch of births, you can visit my site. All of the birth stories on my site are told in photographs. (but PLEASE be aware of the graphics rating scale before viewing any birth!!!) Soderblom CCCE CD(DONA) CLD Student Midwife - Mesa, AZ CAPPA Board of Directors Doula/CBE/Pregnancy/Birth Photography Owner: Birth Story Diaries - real births, real photos http://www.birthdiaries.com Owner: SouthwestDoulas.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 > Have you watched A Baby Story on TLC? Or Birth Day on DHC? I watch > those shows all the time and I can't remember ever seeing a naked > woman having a baby. Just want to interject as I know several people who have been on a baby story as well as spoken to the producers myself... the producers tell people ahead of time that they will be required to have a top on. (and as another side note: a baby story is not exactly the most accurate thing you will ever see. It is VERY edited and, in many ways, scripted. Many parts...even the birth...are very edited.) Not everyone is naked for delivery...but many people are. (in fact, I'd say that the VAST majority of unmedicated moms are. Most medicated moms have something over their tops at least until baby is crowning...) If you want to see a bunch of births, you can visit my site. All of the birth stories on my site are told in photographs. (but PLEASE be aware of the graphics rating scale before viewing any birth!!!) Soderblom CCCE CD(DONA) CLD Student Midwife - Mesa, AZ CAPPA Board of Directors Doula/CBE/Pregnancy/Birth Photography Owner: Birth Story Diaries - real births, real photos http://www.birthdiaries.com Owner: SouthwestDoulas.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 it isn't the norm...Everyone i know has worn the traditional hospital gown Including myself. My first birht was a vaginal delivery and I stayed completely covered until I was ready to push and even then my Dr. was kind enough to drape my legs and tummy so no one could really see anything at all. be honest with the Dr. and nurses about your modesty. > This may sound like a really silly question, but we watched the birthing video in my childbirth classes, and it's got me rather concerned. All or the women that they showed giving birth were completely naked!! Is this normal to give birth naked? This is my first child, so it's all new to me, and I realize that your entire bottom half is going to be exposed for God and everyone and their brother to see, but I always thought that I'd be wearing a gown that would at least be covering the top half. I realize that child birth is not time to be modest, but this just seems a little extreme. I know that there are some nurses in the group and plenty of women that have given birth before...I'm hoping that someone can set my mind at ease. > > Thanks, > Jodi > Olivia Kennedy Due 9/16/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 it isn't the norm...Everyone i know has worn the traditional hospital gown Including myself. My first birht was a vaginal delivery and I stayed completely covered until I was ready to push and even then my Dr. was kind enough to drape my legs and tummy so no one could really see anything at all. be honest with the Dr. and nurses about your modesty. > This may sound like a really silly question, but we watched the birthing video in my childbirth classes, and it's got me rather concerned. All or the women that they showed giving birth were completely naked!! Is this normal to give birth naked? This is my first child, so it's all new to me, and I realize that your entire bottom half is going to be exposed for God and everyone and their brother to see, but I always thought that I'd be wearing a gown that would at least be covering the top half. I realize that child birth is not time to be modest, but this just seems a little extreme. I know that there are some nurses in the group and plenty of women that have given birth before...I'm hoping that someone can set my mind at ease. > > Thanks, > Jodi > Olivia Kennedy Due 9/16/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 it isn't the norm...Everyone i know has worn the traditional hospital gown Including myself. My first birht was a vaginal delivery and I stayed completely covered until I was ready to push and even then my Dr. was kind enough to drape my legs and tummy so no one could really see anything at all. be honest with the Dr. and nurses about your modesty. > This may sound like a really silly question, but we watched the birthing video in my childbirth classes, and it's got me rather concerned. All or the women that they showed giving birth were completely naked!! Is this normal to give birth naked? This is my first child, so it's all new to me, and I realize that your entire bottom half is going to be exposed for God and everyone and their brother to see, but I always thought that I'd be wearing a gown that would at least be covering the top half. I realize that child birth is not time to be modest, but this just seems a little extreme. I know that there are some nurses in the group and plenty of women that have given birth before...I'm hoping that someone can set my mind at ease. > > Thanks, > Jodi > Olivia Kennedy Due 9/16/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 I have heard about this and seen this on birthing videos as well. I questioned a Lamaz (formerly know as Lamaz to be more politically correct I suppose) instructor from my first pregnancy about this. She said that some women feel too restricted during labor to wear anything and prefer to go completely in the buff. It is definitely more common to wear a gown of some sort while in labor and delivery. I had on my tank top that I wore to the hospital and then eventally they had me put a gown on top of that later on. Most hospitals are pretty flexible with that sort of thing. I would recommend touring your hospital's labor/delivery unit to find out what their standards are and question them about your concerns. Hope this helps ya out some! Becky Soodsma > This may sound like a really silly question, but we watched the birthing video in my childbirth classes, and it's got me rather concerned. All or the women that they showed giving birth were completely naked!! Is this normal to give birth naked? This is my first child, so it's all new to me, and I realize that your entire bottom half is going to be exposed for God and everyone and their brother to see, but I always thought that I'd be wearing a gown that would at least be covering the top half. I realize that child birth is not time to be modest, but this just seems a little extreme. I know that there are some nurses in the group and plenty of women that have given birth before...I'm hoping that someone can set my mind at ease. > > Thanks, > Jodi > Olivia Kennedy Due 9/16/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 I too wore a gown with both of my children's births. Marcy Re: Question > I have heard about this and seen this on birthing videos as well. I > questioned a Lamaz (formerly know as Lamaz to be more politically > correct I suppose) instructor from my first pregnancy about this. > She said that some women feel too restricted during labor to wear > anything and prefer to go completely in the buff. It is definitely > more common to wear a gown of some sort while in labor and > delivery. I had on my tank top that I wore to the hospital and then > eventally they had me put a gown on top of that later on. Most > hospitals are pretty flexible with that sort of thing. I would > recommend touring your hospital's labor/delivery unit to find out > what their standards are and question them about your concerns. > Hope this helps ya out some! > > Becky Soodsma > > > > This may sound like a really silly question, but we watched the > birthing video in my childbirth classes, and it's got me rather > concerned. All or the women that they showed giving birth were > completely naked!! Is this normal to give birth naked? This is my > first child, so it's all new to me, and I realize that your entire > bottom half is going to be exposed for God and everyone and their > brother to see, but I always thought that I'd be wearing a gown that > would at least be covering the top half. I realize that child birth > is not time to be modest, but this just seems a little extreme. I > know that there are some nurses in the group and plenty of women > that have given birth before...I'm hoping that someone can set my > mind at ease. > > > > Thanks, > > Jodi > > Olivia Kennedy Due 9/16/03 > > > > Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 WHAT KIND OF FERTILITY MEDICINE WERE U GUYS TAKING TO CONCEIVE TWINS AND QUADS? CONGRADS SHAWN AND VITTBB@... " WHAT PEOPLE THINK OF ME IS AN OPINION BUT WHO I AM IS A REVELATION " Ms. Sexy Divine Diva Demika " I'm not conceited, I'm convinced " [unable to display image] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 WHAT KIND OF FERTILITY MEDICINE WERE U GUYS TAKING TO CONCEIVE TWINS AND QUADS? CONGRADS SHAWN AND VITTBB@... " WHAT PEOPLE THINK OF ME IS AN OPINION BUT WHO I AM IS A REVELATION " Ms. Sexy Divine Diva Demika " I'm not conceited, I'm convinced " [unable to display image] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 WHAT KIND OF FERTILITY MEDICINE WERE U GUYS TAKING TO CONCEIVE TWINS AND QUADS? CONGRADS SHAWN AND VITTBB@... " WHAT PEOPLE THINK OF ME IS AN OPINION BUT WHO I AM IS A REVELATION " Ms. Sexy Divine Diva Demika " I'm not conceited, I'm convinced " [unable to display image] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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