Journal Entry for February 5, 2008
February 5, 2008 10:31am
I'm 36 weeks and starting to feel more uncomfortable. It's harder to breathe and I'm pretty much on bedrest as my BP goes up when I …
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About Me
I ENJOY YOGA, MY DOGS, AND VISITING WITH FRIENDS OVER COFFEE. READING BOOKS AND MAGAZAINES RELAXES ME. I ENJOY CHURCH AND GOING TO AA MEETINGS. I'm a 39 year old speech therapist. I have a super fiance and 2 wonderful dogs (Basenji's, non-barking dogs). I am pregnant and am unsure as to the health of my baby. I was 5 wks along and was shocked to find out I was pregnant. At 6 wks, my MD did not think the fetus was healthy/viable. At 8 weeks I had a ultrasound, which seemed normal (whatever that means) and now, I'm 10 1/2 weeks-- seems like years!
Interests
Before becoming pregnant, I was learning to fly airplanes. I had 15 hours in the air and slowly but surely, was learning. I enjoy reading, walking, and yoga.
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Journal Entry for January 11, 2008
January 11, 2008 6:33pm
I am doing pretty good these days. Physically I feel like a balloon and swollen but in most other ways I am fine. My sister-in-laws are …
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Journal Entry for December 24, 2007
December 24, 2007 9:43pm
Well, it's Christmas Eve. It's starting to feel more real, Christmsas, that is. The baby is bouncing around like a bunny …
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Journal Entry for December 16, 2007
December 16, 2007 3:43pm
The ups and downs continue. I'm tired physically and I get so hot (almost like hot flashes). Just 2 months to go! I can see the …
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Journal Entry for November 11, 2007
November 11, 2007 11:53am
I just got back from the hosptial. I was hospitalized for bipolar and suicidal thoughts. I aspm better now, but have a ways to go. …
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Oh Carolyn - I am so happy for you - you sound like you adore him - totally. I am so glad for you - aren't babies amazing? Have you found a place in your heart that you did not know was there before? If not - you will - this is just too cool. I hope pictures are here soon - he sounds beautiful. Take care. love to you and the baby - and oh yes - the father too:)
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Do we ever get a picture of the little guy? I would love to see im.
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Well as long as you have a great big green smile - I know you are all right and I'm sure the baby is thriving. Take care, my friend - kiss the baby for me.
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Huge hugs to you. How are you doing?? Here's to a great weekend.
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So??? You and the little guy are fine? I hope you are enjoying every single minute. Take care, my friend.
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Support Groups
Close Miscarriage
I thought I was going to lose my baby when I was newly pregnant. Lots of great people like you listened and helped support me. Things are actually looking okay now.
Close Pregnancy
I'm 39 years old and 33 weeks pregnant. The first 7 weeks were so scary as my blood work didn't look right. At 8 weeks the ultrasound looks good and things are actually okay, now I'm just adjusting to the idea of motherhood as I thought it would never be able to happen. I have two dogs and that has been my experience with motherhood so far.
Treatments
- Folic Acid Working / Worked
- Yoga Working / Worked
- take a special prenatal class with stretching, strenghening, breathing. Love it!
Open Bipolar Disorder
I have been diagnosed as bi-polar since 1994 and have had much success with medication and counseling. I am now pregnant and can not take any meds. It is a real adjustment so far. It' also scary but I do have faith that things will work out.
Treatments
- Depakote Working / Worked
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- have a counselor I see every 2 weeks-- it's tremendously helpful
Open Back Pain
I'm 39 and have had backpain for about 5 years. I have been doing much better since surgery (last year), but since becoming pregnant I am already getting stiff. Pain is a scary thing.
Treatments
- Epidural Injection Not Working
- Yoga Working / Worked
- Yoga seems good for me. I just have to go easy no matter what exercise I do.
Open Parenting Newborns & Infants (0-1)
I have a baby boy, born 2-08-08. I've never been a Mom and initially I felt great about it. Now it seems the baby isn't on much of a schedule and he is wrestless all the time. I can't sleep because I'm so worried about his sleep schedule and that he'll need me.
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