Posts by lunger0514

I know this sounds bad, but I don't "feel" thin.  I do have thyroid issues and I swear when I step on that scale it is a pound heavier every morning.  I am now 103.5.  I don't get it!  I have slowed down on the exercise this week and started consuming around 1500 calories a day. 

I am so tired all the time and just feel out of it.  I haven't had my period yet and this Friday will be 8 weeks since the MC. 

Hello water_never_dry...

Though I don't have any suggestions for you (you have done everythign I have done), I wanted to know what your caloric intake is for the day?  I never know if I am getting too much or too little with running...

Thanks,

Lindsay

Wow...this describes me to a T. I must say, I completely relate to what you are going through...I am 27, just about finished my degree (that I have worked so hard on) and was eager to start looking to establish myself in a career.  I have had "positions" up to this point, but nothing worth saying it was an actual career.

I actually started looking UNTIL I found out I was pregnant.  My daughter is 2 years 7 months and my husband and I both entertained the idea of having a baby once I FINISHED my degree.  But like you, I started really getting the itch and thought, well, what's the point of establishing myself in a career only to leave the company shortly after I become pregnant.  Let's be honest, a pregnant woman on the job isn't viewed as equal...there's always the question of whether she will return, and so on.  I know myself, that I would not feel right taking a position, only to announce a few short months afterwards that I was pregnant (that's even if I wasn't pregnant right now).  I would want to give it a few years to establish myself and earn the employers respect and trust before I got pregnant.

So, I guess what I am saying is, do what feels right.  If you think holding off and finding a teaching position is best for you until the little one is born and you have time to spend with him/her (and there are no financial repercussions) then do so.  You could always volunteer or substitute if need be.  If you feel waiting, getting yourself into a district for two years or so, and then try, that would put your daughter about 5 years apart. 

I know everyone always tells me work will always be there...to enjoy motherhood now while we are "young."  But then, there is a pressure that I put on myself to achieve the American Dream of having a great position somewhere and I feel like I can't have my cake and eat it too...

But I guess my decision has already been made for me...I am living/happy with the fact that my children won't be too far apart, I will have my kids (and essentially get it 'out of the way') and proceed with a career (even though it is late in the game) while my kids are in school. 

HTH,

Lindsay

I appreciate every one of your replies.  I guess I should have added that I was a SAHM and still technically am (minus being in college part-time).  Sophia is 2 1/2 and I didn't actually go back to campus until this semester.  I am a member of two mommy groups, have Sophia in activities (reading, gymnastics) and volunteer.  I still feel like I am missing something though...hence my reason to go back to school. 

Before we got pg with our second (only a few weeks ago), I started applying for jobs...and was actually very excited and motivated about this.  I only wanted a part-time job...that's all I could handle with school.  Sophia LOVES LOVES being with other kids!  She thrives when she is around them...and I almost feel like I am cheating her out if I don't put her in care for that little amount of time.  Then again, preschool is just as good (just not as long of a day). 

But as soon as I found out we were expecting I started to change my mind again.  Maybe I could just stay in school and be an active SAHM.  The last thing I want is to be home here worrying about work, or be at work and worry about my children.  It's bad enough when I have to do my homework and feel like that is all I am thinking about when I am spending time with Sophia. 

SO my point is...I guess I will figure out what is best for me.  I know in my heart I couldn't drop my infant off at a daycare (I have no family to watch her).  But I also know that I need to find more of a balance for me....even if I am in mommies groups, volunteering, etc.  It's just hard when I know I want to be there for my children, but also work and feel like I am fulfilling my dream too....not that being a mom isn't....but you know what I mean :)

Okay...so I called the doc and she said that as long as I have a good diet, I shouldn't need any prenatals...ummm...that seems odd to me, but okay.  I checked my cheerios box and sure enough 1 serving offers 50% of my DV of folic acid.  So 2 servings of that, and I have 400 mcgs.  That makes me feel a little better...

I can take Gummy Vites...the all natural Lil' Critters brand.  So I am just going to take those I think and make sure I am getting some good food in my diet to make up for what is lacking in those vites. 

Sophia will be 3 in October, and the baby is due Jan 3, 2010 so I think that is a good distance apart.  We did plan, but thought it would take us longer ;)

I feel the same as all of you too!  IN fact, a counselor I was seeing told me I had a very mild for of BDD.  I just wish I knew how to get past it....Cereal has a good outlook...

Taking this advice from someone who has had her colon removed b/c of this very same reason...fiber made me worse!!! I would recommend seeing a gastroenterologist.  It sounds like you may have IBS.

I am taking mine at night...last night was my third night.  I know meds affect everyone differently...you'll have to keep me posted if it is working for you in the a.m.

I've been border line of both hyper and hypo and actually just had blood drawn Friday to see if things are with in normal range.

Though I don't have any advice, I can say I commend you for getting up everyday and conquering work and dealing with health issues.  I know how hard it can be and it is amazing how co-workers (and your boss) can inadvertently make you feel more stress. 

You will get this figured out...

Hang in there...you are a tough cookie :)

If only I had known of those treatments when I was going through it!!! Mel...could you tell me how octriotide helps you have a bowel movement if the injection inhibits the secretion of many hormones, gastrin included?  I've read it decreases GI motility...but you say it allows you to have a bm the next morning???

My GES showed severe delay as well as my Stitz Marker...hence my surgeons (and my) decision to remove my colon...I am thankful I had this done now, and my gastroparesis has since been relieved. 

lagirl...I agree with Mel that you need to find a specialist that knows about these conditions...where I lived, there was NONE...and I needed to travel, but it was soooo worth it!! 

BE YOUR OWN PATIENT ADVOCATE!

I suffered from gastroparesis...I know EXACTLY what you are going through. I strongly believe if you get this fixed, everything else will get better.  Please go to the yahoo groups/support forum...they will help you so much!  Here is another website http://www.monkeygirl.atfreeweb.com/gastrolin ks.htm

Monkeygirl is on the same forum I am talking about...and the link is on this website. 

Have you tried Reglan or domperidone????  I couldn't handle the drugs...but some people do just fine.

Good luck and I am here if you need to talk...it is a HORRIBLE thing to deal with.

The only prob I had was ovarian cysts...they went away though...

I have the SAME exact issue.  I was on paxil for a while and it stopped working, all I wanted to do was sleep...plus Paxil is known for weight gain...the last thing you and I need.  I just switched to Lexapro...after two other medications that I couldn't stand (Wellbutrin and Effexor). So far so good...

I will tell you though, I am seeking out a specialist.  Not that I don't trust my primary care doc, I just don't think he is versed enough with these issues. 

If you need to talk, I am here.

Lindsay

My doc perscribed Wellbutrin and this morning was the first time taking it.  I am having chest tightness and he warned me this is a symptom....one that warrants going off the medicine...

Is it possible I would experience this already?  I am freaking out (my ED talking) about gaining weight if he puts me on something else!  It seems that ALL other SSRI's I've researched cause weight gain!

I am so depressed about this....I just wish my body image didnt' control me so much.  But who wants to gain weight, especially if all their hard work isn't paying off. 

What do you all think I should do?  I hate to be a ginue pig and try all this meds, but I have no choice other than to go off the meds and I am not sure well I would handle things then.