Re: pre-baby news-epidural question

[Guest guest]

Oh Marla I didn't know about the bed rest.

Glad that the baby is doing fine and you are almost there.

Hang in there kid.

Blessings and lots of love to you and the baby.

Debbi

AKA: jetskideb

SoCal EDS'er

pre-baby news-epidural question

I am about 38 weeks pregnant. If he doesn't come by the weekend of Sept.

4th, my doc will induce me. Hopefully that won't have to happen. My

first son was 9 days early, I hope this one is too. I want to thank

Jill, Lana, Barb, Bonnie & for sending me well wishes. It really

does cheer me up. For those of you that don't know, I was put on bedrest

Aug. 6 for signs of pre-eclampsia, pre-term labor and low amniotic

fluid. I think alot of that was caused by the fact that I work in Palm

Springs where the temp. gets over 110 most days. So far the baby is fine

and growing well. Last week his size was estimated at 6 lbs 11oz. I

still have the low amniotic fluid, ankle swelling, and the contractions

which they aren't going to stop now. I'm starting to get to that

" uncomfortable " stage. I have to sleep on my sides (not on my back)

which takes its toll on my hips & shoulders. Even sitting for a while

makes my ribs hurt. So I am just waiting. My water didn't break with my

son, I kinda associated it with the EDS, that it would just keep

stretching. One good thing, no stretch marks! I'm sure contributed to

EDS. This time I plan to have an epidural. I didn't have one the first

time & I've made sure my doc is aware that I want one. I was wondering

though, if it is as effective since I have EDS. I know the stuff the

dentist gives (novacaine) doesn't work. Just wondering if it's the same

with the epidural. Thanks for everything & well wishes for all.

Marla

HEDS

CA

To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Deb. I just hope I'm done with labor by the time Labor Day gets

here!

Marla

HEDS

CA

Debbi Brown ~ SoCal EDSer wrote:

>Oh Marla I didn't know about the bed rest.

>

>Glad that the baby is doing fine and you are almost there.

>

>Hang in there kid.

>

>Blessings and lots of love to you and the baby.

>

>

>

>Debbi

>

>AKA: jetskideb

>

>SoCal EDS'er

>

>

>

> pre-baby news-epidural question

>

>

>

>I am about 38 weeks pregnant. If he doesn't come by the weekend of Sept.

>4th, my doc will induce me. Hopefully that won't have to happen. My

>first son was 9 days early, I hope this one is too. I want to thank

>Jill, Lana, Barb, Bonnie & for sending me well wishes. It really

>does cheer me up. For those of you that don't know, I was put on bedrest

>Aug. 6 for signs of pre-eclampsia, pre-term labor and low amniotic

>fluid. I think alot of that was caused by the fact that I work in Palm

>Springs where the temp. gets over 110 most days. So far the baby is fine

>and growing well. Last week his size was estimated at 6 lbs 11oz. I

>still have the low amniotic fluid, ankle swelling, and the contractions

>which they aren't going to stop now. I'm starting to get to that

> " uncomfortable " stage. I have to sleep on my sides (not on my back)

>which takes its toll on my hips & shoulders. Even sitting for a while

>makes my ribs hurt. So I am just waiting. My water didn't break with my

>son, I kinda associated it with the EDS, that it would just keep

>stretching. One good thing, no stretch marks! I'm sure contributed to

>EDS. This time I plan to have an epidural. I didn't have one the first

>time & I've made sure my doc is aware that I want one. I was wondering

>though, if it is as effective since I have EDS. I know the stuff the

>dentist gives (novacaine) doesn't work. Just wondering if it's the same

>with the epidural. Thanks for everything & well wishes for all.

>

>Marla

>HEDS

>CA

>

>

>

>

>To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Deb. I just hope I'm done with labor by the time Labor Day gets

here!

Marla

HEDS

CA

Debbi Brown ~ SoCal EDSer wrote:

>Oh Marla I didn't know about the bed rest.

>

>Glad that the baby is doing fine and you are almost there.

>

>Hang in there kid.

>

>Blessings and lots of love to you and the baby.

>

>

>

>Debbi

>

>AKA: jetskideb

>

>SoCal EDS'er

>

>

>

> pre-baby news-epidural question

>

>

>

>I am about 38 weeks pregnant. If he doesn't come by the weekend of Sept.

>4th, my doc will induce me. Hopefully that won't have to happen. My

>first son was 9 days early, I hope this one is too. I want to thank

>Jill, Lana, Barb, Bonnie & for sending me well wishes. It really

>does cheer me up. For those of you that don't know, I was put on bedrest

>Aug. 6 for signs of pre-eclampsia, pre-term labor and low amniotic

>fluid. I think alot of that was caused by the fact that I work in Palm

>Springs where the temp. gets over 110 most days. So far the baby is fine

>and growing well. Last week his size was estimated at 6 lbs 11oz. I

>still have the low amniotic fluid, ankle swelling, and the contractions

>which they aren't going to stop now. I'm starting to get to that

> " uncomfortable " stage. I have to sleep on my sides (not on my back)

>which takes its toll on my hips & shoulders. Even sitting for a while

>makes my ribs hurt. So I am just waiting. My water didn't break with my

>son, I kinda associated it with the EDS, that it would just keep

>stretching. One good thing, no stretch marks! I'm sure contributed to

>EDS. This time I plan to have an epidural. I didn't have one the first

>time & I've made sure my doc is aware that I want one. I was wondering

>though, if it is as effective since I have EDS. I know the stuff the

>dentist gives (novacaine) doesn't work. Just wondering if it's the same

>with the epidural. Thanks for everything & well wishes for all.

>

>Marla

>HEDS

>CA

>

>

>

>

>To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

You will be fine even if you are celebrating a bit after!

Happy Baby in advance!

Debbi

AKA: jetskideb

SoCal EDS'er

pre-baby news-epidural question

>

>

>

>I am about 38 weeks pregnant. If he doesn't come by the weekend of Sept.

>4th, my doc will induce me. Hopefully that won't have to happen. My

>first son was 9 days early, I hope this one is too. I want to thank

>Jill, Lana, Barb, Bonnie & for sending me well wishes. It really

>does cheer me up. For those of you that don't know, I was put on bedrest

>Aug. 6 for signs of pre-eclampsia, pre-term labor and low amniotic

>fluid. I think alot of that was caused by the fact that I work in Palm

>Springs where the temp. gets over 110 most days. So far the baby is fine

>and growing well. Last week his size was estimated at 6 lbs 11oz. I

>still have the low amniotic fluid, ankle swelling, and the contractions

>which they aren't going to stop now. I'm starting to get to that

> " uncomfortable " stage. I have to sleep on my sides (not on my back)

>which takes its toll on my hips & shoulders. Even sitting for a while

>makes my ribs hurt. So I am just waiting. My water didn't break with my

>son, I kinda associated it with the EDS, that it would just keep

>stretching. One good thing, no stretch marks! I'm sure contributed to

>EDS. This time I plan to have an epidural. I didn't have one the first

>time & I've made sure my doc is aware that I want one. I was wondering

>though, if it is as effective since I have EDS. I know the stuff the

>dentist gives (novacaine) doesn't work. Just wondering if it's the same

>with the epidural. Thanks for everything & well wishes for all.

>

>Marla

>HEDS

>CA

>

>

>

>

>To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

You will be fine even if you are celebrating a bit after!

Happy Baby in advance!

Debbi

AKA: jetskideb

SoCal EDS'er

pre-baby news-epidural question

>

>

>

>I am about 38 weeks pregnant. If he doesn't come by the weekend of Sept.

>4th, my doc will induce me. Hopefully that won't have to happen. My

>first son was 9 days early, I hope this one is too. I want to thank

>Jill, Lana, Barb, Bonnie & for sending me well wishes. It really

>does cheer me up. For those of you that don't know, I was put on bedrest

>Aug. 6 for signs of pre-eclampsia, pre-term labor and low amniotic

>fluid. I think alot of that was caused by the fact that I work in Palm

>Springs where the temp. gets over 110 most days. So far the baby is fine

>and growing well. Last week his size was estimated at 6 lbs 11oz. I

>still have the low amniotic fluid, ankle swelling, and the contractions

>which they aren't going to stop now. I'm starting to get to that

> " uncomfortable " stage. I have to sleep on my sides (not on my back)

>which takes its toll on my hips & shoulders. Even sitting for a while

>makes my ribs hurt. So I am just waiting. My water didn't break with my

>son, I kinda associated it with the EDS, that it would just keep

>stretching. One good thing, no stretch marks! I'm sure contributed to

>EDS. This time I plan to have an epidural. I didn't have one the first

>time & I've made sure my doc is aware that I want one. I was wondering

>though, if it is as effective since I have EDS. I know the stuff the

>dentist gives (novacaine) doesn't work. Just wondering if it's the same

>with the epidural. Thanks for everything & well wishes for all.

>

>Marla

>HEDS

>CA

>

>

>

>

>To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

You will be fine even if you are celebrating a bit after!

Happy Baby in advance!

Debbi

AKA: jetskideb

SoCal EDS'er

pre-baby news-epidural question

>

>

>

>I am about 38 weeks pregnant. If he doesn't come by the weekend of Sept.

>4th, my doc will induce me. Hopefully that won't have to happen. My

>first son was 9 days early, I hope this one is too. I want to thank

>Jill, Lana, Barb, Bonnie & for sending me well wishes. It really

>does cheer me up. For those of you that don't know, I was put on bedrest

>Aug. 6 for signs of pre-eclampsia, pre-term labor and low amniotic

>fluid. I think alot of that was caused by the fact that I work in Palm

>Springs where the temp. gets over 110 most days. So far the baby is fine

>and growing well. Last week his size was estimated at 6 lbs 11oz. I

>still have the low amniotic fluid, ankle swelling, and the contractions

>which they aren't going to stop now. I'm starting to get to that

> " uncomfortable " stage. I have to sleep on my sides (not on my back)

>which takes its toll on my hips & shoulders. Even sitting for a while

>makes my ribs hurt. So I am just waiting. My water didn't break with my

>son, I kinda associated it with the EDS, that it would just keep

>stretching. One good thing, no stretch marks! I'm sure contributed to

>EDS. This time I plan to have an epidural. I didn't have one the first

>time & I've made sure my doc is aware that I want one. I was wondering

>though, if it is as effective since I have EDS. I know the stuff the

>dentist gives (novacaine) doesn't work. Just wondering if it's the same

>with the epidural. Thanks for everything & well wishes for all.

>

>Marla

>HEDS

>CA

>

>

>

>

>To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'm so lame with dates and how time flies, I totally thought you had

another 2 or 3 months to go with your pregnancy (wouldn't that be a

bummer if human pregnancies lasted 1 year?!) I'm wishing you well

and hoping everything works out for a timely and safe delivery.

(Marla, we met at Debbi's So CA EDSer party... Just to jog your

memory, I was the gal with the shortish, dark, curly hair who had the

purse with the Engish Bulldog on it)

> I am about 38 weeks pregnant.

[Guest guest]

I'm so lame with dates and how time flies, I totally thought you had

another 2 or 3 months to go with your pregnancy (wouldn't that be a

bummer if human pregnancies lasted 1 year?!) I'm wishing you well

and hoping everything works out for a timely and safe delivery.

(Marla, we met at Debbi's So CA EDSer party... Just to jog your

memory, I was the gal with the shortish, dark, curly hair who had the

purse with the Engish Bulldog on it)

> I am about 38 weeks pregnant.

[Guest guest]

I'm so lame with dates and how time flies, I totally thought you had

another 2 or 3 months to go with your pregnancy (wouldn't that be a

bummer if human pregnancies lasted 1 year?!) I'm wishing you well

and hoping everything works out for a timely and safe delivery.

(Marla, we met at Debbi's So CA EDSer party... Just to jog your

memory, I was the gal with the shortish, dark, curly hair who had the

purse with the Engish Bulldog on it)

> I am about 38 weeks pregnant.

[Guest guest]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! A new little one is always a joy in a loving home!!!!!!!!

Prayers for a safe delivery!

HUGGLES,

Grace

EDS, It's a Life Thing

http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca/whateds.htm

pre-baby news-epidural question

I am about 38 weeks pregnant. If he doesn't come by the weekend of Sept.

4th, my doc will induce me. Hopefully that won't have to happen. My

first son was 9 days early, I hope this one is too. I want to thank

Jill, Lana, Barb, Bonnie & for sending me well wishes. It really

does cheer me up. For those of you that don't know, I was put on bedrest

Aug. 6 for signs of pre-eclampsia, pre-term labor and low amniotic

fluid. I think alot of that was caused by the fact that I work in Palm

Springs where the temp. gets over 110 most days. So far the baby is fine

and growing well. Last week his size was estimated at 6 lbs 11oz. I

still have the low amniotic fluid, ankle swelling, and the contractions

which they aren't going to stop now. I'm starting to get to that

" uncomfortable " stage. I have to sleep on my sides (not on my back)

which takes its toll on my hips & shoulders. Even sitting for a while

makes my ribs hurt. So I am just waiting. My water didn't break with my

son, I kinda associated it with the EDS, that it would just keep

stretching. One good thing, no stretch marks! I'm sure contributed to

EDS. This time I plan to have an epidural. I didn't have one the first

time & I've made sure my doc is aware that I want one. I was wondering

though, if it is as effective since I have EDS. I know the stuff the

dentist gives (novacaine) doesn't work. Just wondering if it's the same

with the epidural. Thanks for everything & well wishes for all.

Marla

HEDS

CA

To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca

[Guest guest]

Congrats.

With the epidural, they didn't bother with one either time said that

a. there was too much of a bruising risk in my spine

b. they were doubtful that it would work cause I don't react to

novocaine or local anesthetics. Opiate pain killers barely work for me.

Morphine does nothing it is like Tylenol otc to me.

Hope your l+d goes easy and quickly.

Hugs

Autumn

_____

From: Grace

Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2004 9:21 AM

To: ceda

Subject: Re: pre-baby news-epidural question

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! A new little one is always a joy in a loving

home!!!!!!!! Prayers for a safe delivery!

HUGGLES,

Grace

EDS, It's a Life Thing

http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca/whateds.htm

pre-baby news-epidural question

I am about 38 weeks pregnant. If he doesn't come by the weekend of Sept.

4th, my doc will induce me. Hopefully that won't have to happen. My

first son was 9 days early, I hope this one is too. I want to thank

Jill, Lana, Barb, Bonnie & for sending me well wishes. It really

does cheer me up. For those of you that don't know, I was put on bedrest

Aug. 6 for signs of pre-eclampsia, pre-term labor and low amniotic

fluid. I think alot of that was caused by the fact that I work in Palm

Springs where the temp. gets over 110 most days. So far the baby is fine

and growing well. Last week his size was estimated at 6 lbs 11oz. I

still have the low amniotic fluid, ankle swelling, and the contractions

which they aren't going to stop now. I'm starting to get to that

" uncomfortable " stage. I have to sleep on my sides (not on my back)

which takes its toll on my hips & shoulders. Even sitting for a while

makes my ribs hurt. So I am just waiting. My water didn't break with my

son, I kinda associated it with the EDS, that it would just keep

stretching. One good thing, no stretch marks! I'm sure contributed to

EDS. This time I plan to have an epidural. I didn't have one the first

time & I've made sure my doc is aware that I want one. I was wondering

though, if it is as effective since I have EDS. I know the stuff the

dentist gives (novacaine) doesn't work. Just wondering if it's the same

with the epidural. Thanks for everything & well wishes for all.

Marla

HEDS

CA

To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca

[Guest guest]

Congrats.

With the epidural, they didn't bother with one either time said that

a. there was too much of a bruising risk in my spine

b. they were doubtful that it would work cause I don't react to

novocaine or local anesthetics. Opiate pain killers barely work for me.

Morphine does nothing it is like Tylenol otc to me.

Hope your l+d goes easy and quickly.

Hugs

Autumn

_____

From: Grace

Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2004 9:21 AM

To: ceda

Subject: Re: pre-baby news-epidural question

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! A new little one is always a joy in a loving

home!!!!!!!! Prayers for a safe delivery!

HUGGLES,

Grace

EDS, It's a Life Thing

http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca/whateds.htm

pre-baby news-epidural question

I am about 38 weeks pregnant. If he doesn't come by the weekend of Sept.

4th, my doc will induce me. Hopefully that won't have to happen. My

first son was 9 days early, I hope this one is too. I want to thank

Jill, Lana, Barb, Bonnie & for sending me well wishes. It really

does cheer me up. For those of you that don't know, I was put on bedrest

Aug. 6 for signs of pre-eclampsia, pre-term labor and low amniotic

fluid. I think alot of that was caused by the fact that I work in Palm

Springs where the temp. gets over 110 most days. So far the baby is fine

and growing well. Last week his size was estimated at 6 lbs 11oz. I

still have the low amniotic fluid, ankle swelling, and the contractions

which they aren't going to stop now. I'm starting to get to that

" uncomfortable " stage. I have to sleep on my sides (not on my back)

which takes its toll on my hips & shoulders. Even sitting for a while

makes my ribs hurt. So I am just waiting. My water didn't break with my

son, I kinda associated it with the EDS, that it would just keep

stretching. One good thing, no stretch marks! I'm sure contributed to

EDS. This time I plan to have an epidural. I didn't have one the first

time & I've made sure my doc is aware that I want one. I was wondering

though, if it is as effective since I have EDS. I know the stuff the

dentist gives (novacaine) doesn't work. Just wondering if it's the same

with the epidural. Thanks for everything & well wishes for all.

Marla

HEDS

CA

To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca

[Guest guest]

Marla,

I had an epidural with my second child, and everything was fine

UNTIL they began to stitch up the peritoneum, and I felt every

stitch! They tried to give me extra stuff through the IV and even

through a mask, but it didn't help. I asked about it afterwards,

and they said I had a " midline defect " , which they told me was a

bubble of air where the anesthetic didn't take. I didn't know I had

EDS at that time, but MY feeling is that it was related to the EDS

and locals not working well with us.

Hope this helps! Good luck, Sweetie, I'll be thinking of you and

praying for you and the babe!

Love Lana

This time I plan to have an epidural. I didn't have one the first

> time & I've made sure my doc is aware that I want one. I was

wondering

> though, if it is as effective since I have EDS. I know the stuff

the

> dentist gives (novacaine) doesn't work. Just wondering if it's the

same

> with the epidural. Thanks for everything & well wishes for all.

>

> Marla

> HEDS

> CA

[Guest guest]

Right now I don't think I could do a 6 minute flight! I am so tired all

the time. Good Luck!

Marla

HEDS

CA

wrote:

>*smile* I lose track of time quickly. For a while I thought you

>already had the baby, then I thought you must have another couple of

>months before you were due... Sometimes I can barely keep track of

>the day of the week! So, now you've got less than a week to go,

>right? I bet this heat is just unberable for you!

>

>I haven't heard anything about the study, but I know they are swamped

>with emails plus it is the weekend. I'll be sure to let everyone

>know whenever I hear anything. I can't imagine why you think it is

>too far to go with a new baby! I mean, it's only like a 6 hour

>flight (if you go direct), and it isn't like germs fly all over

>planes, and you won't be too tired as a new mom or anything like

>that... Ha!

>

>

>

>

>

>>Yes, I remember you. Didn't I look big enough to be due???

>>

>At

>

>>least I feel like I did! Thanks for the well wishes. And good luck

>>

>with

>

>>getting into the study! It would be nice to get into it, but for

>>

>me,

>

>>that's too far for me to go with a new baby.

>>

>>Marla

>>HEDS

>>CA

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>To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca

>