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    About Me

    I'm an addiction counselor in Georgia. My husband is in Iraq for 15 months (only 1.5 to go). I'm tired of this war!!! Almost 4 months pregnant!

    Interests

    Politics, women's reproductive rights, traveling, my three adorable dogs (a boston, a boxer, and a frenchie), my family.

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      From justmarried07 Thursday

      I got bored--go and read our little darling idiot's journal. She is one of the dumbest people ever. She should be institutionalized!

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      From justmarried07 Thursday

      no way!! When will you get it? They're usually pretty good about getting it back to ya quickly. What a start to your vaca!

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      From justmarried07 Wednesday

      awww---withdrawl already!

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      From chiocort1 Wednesday

      How did the appt go???? Wanted to check in...

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      From justmarried07 Wednesday

      ha ha, ya butt, we're 17 weeks! LOL You best check in a lot, when exactly do you leave?

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  • Goals

    Progress

    20 %

    Goal End Date is Dec 11, 08 159 more days.
    Weeks (#)
    16

    Progress

    75 %

    Goal End Date is Jul 31, 08 26 more days.
    Goal Completed on Apr 25, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Military Families

      16 Weeks pregnant, husband in Iraq for the second time...

    • Open Degenerative Disc Disease

      After a car accident in May 2006, I developed DDD. 16 weeks pregnant, worried about future pain! No meds, lots of yoga has helped me!

    • Open Depression

      Hx of Depression and Anxiety. Currently pregnant.

      Treatments

      Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Somewhat Helpful
      Lamictal Not Working
      I had slurred speech on it--a very rare side effect. It was frightening!
      Lexapro Working / Worked
      Used historically. Good for GAD.
      Pets Working / Worked
      I've got three dogs...we call them "the babies". They keep me occupied and they love me, no matter what is going on in my head.
      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      I'm taking a bit of a break. I'm tired of talking--I need to rely on myself more.
      Seroquel Not Working
      Never worked for me. I slept constantly.
      Zoloft Working / Worked
      Not taking now though.
    • Open War in Iraq

      Husband is in Iraq.

    • Open Anxiety

      Treatments

      Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
      Deep breathing works for me.
      BuSpar Not Working
      Used a long time ago, made me feel like I was being shocked every hour.
      Klonopin Somewhat Helpful
      Eh...it's ok. Not using now.
      Lexapro Working / Worked
      My wonder drug! Not on now, pregnant.
      Xanax Working / Worked
      a little helps me sleep. Not using now.
    • Open Pregnancy

      Treatments

      Folic Acid Working / Worked
    • Open War & Terrorism

      ShelbyS hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Pregnancy - Teens

      I'm 30 and pregnant. This is my first.

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