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    About Me

    Mental Health Professional, 2 dogs and one cat, recently lost a cat, passionate about church and my husband

  • Recent Activity

    August 28

  • Journal

    • Finally

      Mood August 28, 2008 5:41pm

      Finally, I figured out how to upload baby pictures.  It took me forever.  Hope you enjoy.  Gotta go for now.  Take care and God …
    • Hello

      Mood August 6, 2008 7:10pm

      Hello everyone.  So sorry for the long delay in journaling, but with three little bundles of joy, I just don't have much time these …

    • Pictures of triplets/triplets coming home....

      Mood July 6, 2008 11:34pm

      I figured out the problem with uploading pictures.  My files are too big.  I don't know how to take a picture on my digital camera that …

    • special delivery of the triplets

      Mood June 27, 2008 8:23pm

      I wanted to give a brief update on the delivery of the triplets.  FYI: I did not make it to the scheduled c-section on June 23.  On June …

    • Goal update

      Mood June 15, 2008 5:21pm

      Well, today makes 33 weeks!  Yippee!!!!  I have 7 1/2 days left until my triplets arrive!  I'm so excited.  The babies are …

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      From Rachm July 8

      Sending you a big hug! Congrats on your three new babies. Glad things went well for you.

    • Hug

      From PAMMILL June 20

      Good luck with everything. Are you having the c-section on Monday?? I will pray for all of you and hope everything goes well!

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      From LisandraP June 16

      Thank you so much for your prayers and support :) Congrats on making 33 weeks :) Hope motherhood is everything you ever hoped for and more!

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      From tracig June 12

      Thank you.

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      From thor7506 June 10

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  • Goals

    Progress

    90 %

    Goal End Date is Jun 23, 08 76 days ago.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Infertility

      My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for almost 3 years. At first wasn't ovulating,lost weight, ovulate now, but found that my husband also had a problem. we were told the only way to have a baby was IVF, so we've started that process and were just told we have to start over due to my hormone levels dropping and my eggs collapsing.

      Treatments

      Basal Thermometer Working / Worked
      Helped to pinpoint that I was ovulating.
      Clomid Somewhat Helpful
      It helped me to ovulate, but then found out my husband also had a problem. side effects: didn't start my next period, had to take meds to start and was in bed for two days when I did start.
      Follistim Working / Worked
      Helped to stimulate my ovaries for IVF, unsure about side effects, felt great
      In Vitro Fertilization Working / Worked
      The Folistem and Repronex were for IVF, but had an estrogen problem and my eggs collapsed, have a consultation with the doctor soon. 2nd IVF attempt was successful. The doctor added a microdose of Lupron to make sure I didn't reovulate. I'm now pregnant with triplets.
      Lupron Working / Worked
      Helped me not to preovulate on the 2nd IVF attempt.
      Repronex Working / Worked
      Helped in the IVF process, unsure about side effects, felt great while taking it.
    • Close TMJ

      I was dx with TMJ when I was 17. The dentist gave me a night guard and have been wearing it since then-chewed through about 4 of them. I also have lower back problems which is directly related to TMJ.

      Treatments

      Mouthguard Working / Worked
      My headaches disappeared when I started wearing one. I rarely have headaches now and when I do, it usually means I need a new night guard.
    • Open Dizziness & Vertigo

      My first episode of vertigo was about 22 years old. It lasted about a year. The ENT decided I had an ear infection and it just took a long time for my equilibrium to normalize. Then 6 years later, another episode that lasted about 2 weeks and then about 3 years later another episode. Although its been about a two years since my last episode, I have occasional night episodes where I wake up dizzy, but then it goes away by the time I get up in the morning. Lots of testing every time, no dx.

      Treatments

      Antivert Not Working
      This just didn't really help much.
      Dramamine Somewhat Helpful
      Made me very tired.
      Valium Working / Worked
      I was amazed at how well Valium worked. I can take it when I have an episode and its grounds me almost instantly. I was told to always have it with me. I'm trying to get pregnant and Valium is not allowed. Fearful of having an episode while prenant.
    • Open Pregnancy After Loss/Infertility

      My DH and I tried to get pregnant for 3 1/2-4 years. Finally, were told we would not be able to without IVF. So, we prayed about it and then finally decided to go through IVF. We are pregnant with triplets after the first fully completed cycle. I'm currently 26 weeks pregnant and on bed rest. My scheduled c-section is June 23rd.

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