tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985288635111425215.post1502207713196671819..comments2023-05-25T04:27:07.695-08:00Comments on For the Love of baby Liam: 5 Months And Feeling A Little CrazyBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11917822168137274298noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985288635111425215.post-67824870667903500032011-06-06T11:14:39.160-08:002011-06-06T11:14:39.160-08:00sounds like your schedule is pretty full. don'...sounds like your schedule is pretty full. don't forget to b.r.e.a.t.h.e.stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009214693131203362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985288635111425215.post-51204384713088128262011-06-06T10:57:44.694-08:002011-06-06T10:57:44.694-08:00I don't think you sound crazy - I think you so...I don't think you sound crazy - I think you sound like a grieving and scared mama. Subsequent pregnancies are so scary and I don't think it's crazy to try to deal with some of these issues now. Do what you feel you need to do, but go easy on yourself, too. xxJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16614232173945249682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985288635111425215.post-69395477514928085932011-06-06T05:00:24.821-08:002011-06-06T05:00:24.821-08:00You do not sound crazy at all! You're just tr...You do not sound crazy at all! You're just trying to do everything in your power to bring home a healthy baby. Just don't stress yourself out or blame yourself for what happened with Liam. I know it's hard not to, though. Thinking about you as you meet with your OB on Tuesday. Keeping you guys in my thoughts and prayers as you start TTC again!*Lauren*https://www.blogger.com/profile/01350284828027444174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985288635111425215.post-57065180972787042992011-06-05T16:47:53.395-08:002011-06-05T16:47:53.395-08:00Becky, I'd get all the testing and checking yo...Becky, I'd get all the testing and checking you can. I've also heard of MTHFR and would suggest you get tested for that as well. I know it is so hard to be in that place of wondering. I hope you have success on the first try and that you have good news to share with us soon. Hugs to you.Shellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06199548483187437696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985288635111425215.post-75837464956168835802011-06-05T10:31:51.071-08:002011-06-05T10:31:51.071-08:00Jamie I had never heard of MTHFR till now. I don&#...Jamie I had never heard of MTHFR till now. I don't think I've been tested for that but will bring it up to my Ob when I go in on Tuesday. ThanksBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11917822168137274298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985288635111425215.post-15687963936425739012011-06-05T04:58:57.855-08:002011-06-05T04:58:57.855-08:00In all of your blood work did they test for a gene...In all of your blood work did they test for a genetic issue called MTHFR? My mom had the mildest form of Spina Bifida and it was because my grandmother had MTHFR. Consequently, my mom now has MTHFR and I have it as well. It is when your body blocks all the folic acid and things necessary to keep the baby from getting neural tube defects. I have to take 4000 times the amount in order to get the right amount. I would just maybe ask about it...I really don't mean to make you worry any more than you already are but I just wanted to see if this helped...if not, then I'm sorry for even bringing it up. It can be checked through a simple blood test and they don't check for genetic disorders at a normal ob appointment unless there have been multiple miscarriages or a lot of first trimester bleeding or if it's requested. It's a lot more common than I thought and my specialist even has it. Anyway, just let me know if you have any other questions..just here to help if at all possible. I'm praying for you and your family.Jamiehttp://jamie-perfectlyimperfect.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985288635111425215.post-63290752667832203142011-06-05T04:45:13.924-08:002011-06-05T04:45:13.924-08:00You aren't alone in feeling crazy. We have bee...You aren't alone in feeling crazy. We have been trying off and on for almost a year now since Jacob was born (I got pregnant twice during that time, and lost both babies....5 weeks and 10 weeks). My OB assured me that I didn't do anything wrong with Jacob. But I have beat myself up about it. Someone some amniotic bands broke off, although no one know why they do....they have never been able to figure out a cause. Although I was extremely careful during my pregnancy, maybe I shouldn't have picked up my 20lb nephew? Maybe I bent over too many times? It sounds ridiculous to even write those things, but they are both things I won't be doing next time. <br /><br />I don't think it is nuts to do any of the things you listed. They can't hurt and, I hate to say this, but if you do lose another baby, you will know that you did everything possible, Not that you didn't before, but having experienced a loss, even though it was NOT your fault, it feels like you have to do something more. I do anyway. <br /><br />When I got pregnant the 3rd time, I lay on the couch and cried most nights. I was grateful for that baby, but I worried that Jacob would feel replaced and I worried that something would go wrong and my hormones were a little crazy anyway. I was 5 months out from Jacob's death when I got pregnant that time. I think I would be in better shape now, being a year out. But who knows. I just wanted to tell you that might happen. <br /><br />I've been seeing an infertility specialist and asked him about acupuncture and he said that he believes it can help to get pregnant, so I am going to start it soon. <br /><br />I have had to same thoughts about body and face lotions! Even dish detergent, laundry detergent, shampoo, deodorant, what soap to use in the shower. I'm going to ask some people who have had successful pregnancies, find out what they used and then use the same thing.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12860497122946287983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985288635111425215.post-66199426522366522702011-06-04T19:57:27.511-08:002011-06-04T19:57:27.511-08:00F, if you're crazy, so am I! :)
I find one of...F, if you're crazy, so am I! :)<br /><br />I find one of the greatest injustices that we (the good mums) are sitting here worrying about what could have been with our babies, and yet there are crackheads and alcoholics who don't give a f* about their babies and those ones are born healthy (albeit with some problems). Blows my mind.<br /><br />I suggest doing what you can, as much as you can, and then try not to worry. Unfortunately, as we know all too well, there's not a lot we can do in the end. F.Lj82https://www.blogger.com/profile/01067562341189588336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985288635111425215.post-85728180586618838162011-06-04T19:56:38.468-08:002011-06-04T19:56:38.468-08:00I was much like you when we got pregnant with our ...I was much like you when we got pregnant with our rainbow baby. But I trusted my OB so much and knew she wouldnt let anything happen. After all, she was the only one that told us what was going on every step of the way after our Parker was delivered. Have faith. And most importantly trust your gut. If you feel like something isn't right, question it. Dont wait. Your Dr's have on call numbers for a reason! ((hugs))Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11426032293393714111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985288635111425215.post-73377429831317697372011-06-04T19:03:52.487-08:002011-06-04T19:03:52.487-08:00You don't sound crazy at all... just a loving ...You don't sound crazy at all... just a loving mum wanting to be the best mum possible... BUT be gentle on yourself. You are not to blame for what happened and it's great to get healthy, but equally don't miss/do things that are going to make you stressed. I miss coffee too... but allow myself the occasional cup to keep my sanity and not completely deprive myself. Millions of women have given birth to healthy kids without worrying about all the things that we worry about and do to our diets etc.... so still do/eat things you enjoy :)) With on this journey every step of the way xoxoDandelionBreezehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06988561541523178095noreply@blogger.com