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http://www.babyandbump.com en Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:18:53 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.babyandbump.com/images/bnb-v370/misc/rss.jpg http://www.babyandbump.com http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/77192-need-help.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:56:48 GMT Is there such a thing as... Post Miscarriage Depression after losing 2 babies?

I know they weren't very far along... but they were MY babies!
I helped to create those amazing miracles... and then my body wouldn't keep them...

I'm so depressed..
So Low that I've gone back to my old ways... Haven't done that shit in at least 2 years.. *sigh*

I needed something, still need something to fill the void...

I see all these women and their :BFP: and their bumps... and all I can think is how much I miss MY :bfp: and my possible bump...

I would be around 5 months now if I hadn't miscarried..
OR I would have been almost 3 months... if I hadn't miscarried the 2nd time..

I just...
Want to crawl into a hole and die because I feel like I can'tfunction..

I can't function!!

Cutting yourself because of emotional pain ISN"t COPING!
WHY CAN"T I BE NUMB!
Why can't things be normal for me...
Why can't I be the one with a growing baby and an adorable bump...

I just want all the heartache to end...
I want something different... :cry: ]]> krockwell http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/77192-need-help.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/76834-anyone-had-anemia.html Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:43:39 GMT What are the symptoms? I am getting tested for this as well as some other things as I have been having problems with my cycles since Chase was born.... What are the symptoms?

I am getting tested for this as well as some other things as I have been having problems with my cycles since Chase was born. An increase of monthly periods that is. They happen every 14 days now. :dohh: ]]> leeanne http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/76834-anyone-had-anemia.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/76798-dd-had-her-mmr-tuesday-should-she-still-running-temprature.html Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:40:12 GMT DD had her MMR jab on tuesday (25th) and is still running a temprature, and is crying alot, and very clingy. :cry: no rashes that i can see, but its... DD had her MMR jab on tuesday (25th) and is still running a temprature, and is crying alot, and very clingy. :cry:

no rashes that i can see, but its been 5 days now? shouldnt she be feeling better?
she isnt sleeping or eating properly, its saturday and obvioulsy i cant take her to the doctorstill monday.

any advice? ]]> Nattyplus2 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/76798-dd-had-her-mmr-tuesday-should-she-still-running-temprature.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/76405-question-splenda.html Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:45:11 GMT I know people say that sweetners are bad for you, but does Splenda fit into the same category as the rest?

I've been addicted to Source yogurt, which is sweetened with Splenda because it's only got 35 calories per 100g serving.. just wondering if I should be cutting back on how much of it I'm eating, I've been having it everyday! ]]> tasha41 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/76405-question-splenda.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/76292-arm-toning.html Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:19:00 GMT Any way to tone up your arms and have them look nice and girly... NOT muscle man looking lol! I always had big arm muscles before from riding... Any way to tone up your arms and have them look nice and girly... NOT muscle man looking lol!

I always had big arm muscles before from riding racehorses a couple years ago, but now I dont... And after pregnancy my arms became flabby. I'd love to tone them up in a nicer way now. ]]> ryder http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/76292-arm-toning.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/76140-am-edge-cliff.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:43:00 GMT and i need rescuing or a good shove

OH has been up to his usual tricks again and I can't take it any more!

the last three months i have been goin gout of my mind looking after tom on my own and the onlything that has kept me going is the knowledge that he is coming home. there have been times when i couldnt cope and i had to just pack up and get away from it all. I have no support from friends or family. I am 100% on my own until he is home.

How can i leave him when he is the only thing keeping me sane? But abusing me at the same time? ]]> Emmea12uk http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/76140-am-edge-cliff.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/76073-implanon-pill-together.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:24:09 GMT So after having my implanon in for 8months i decided enough was enough and went to the docs because of irregular periods and heavy bleeding(and by... So after having my implanon in for 8months i decided enough was enough and went to the docs because of irregular periods and heavy bleeding(and by irregular i mean bleeding at least once every two weeks)

So she was pretty good about it and said that she'd like me to try the implanon with MIcrogynon to try and regulate my cycle's.

I have 3 months worth but she said it will take at least a month to see if its working.

So has had anyone had this and did it work for them? x x ]]> ~KACI~ http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/76073-implanon-pill-together.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/76049-my-weight-loss-journal.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:21:27 GMT Hi. I am Tina. I have two kids (Jasper, 5 & Makena, 3). I have been TTC without success for 2 years, and even tho the DR's say weight isn't my issue, I can't help but think it is. But also, I just feel unhealthy and fat. I feel ugly. I am not happy with myself. I was always a very skinny person until I had kids. After my daughter I suffered post-partum depression and I just never lost the weight. Well, I am SICK of feeling this way. I am ready to do something about it. I lost 90lbs after I had my son (all that I had gained during pregnancy) and so I know that I can lose 40. That is my goal: 40 pounds, and today is day 1. ]]> JASMAK http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/76049-my-weight-loss-journal.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/75733-proactive-users.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:39:22 GMT Does anyone here, or has anyone used proactive? Just wondering about others experiences using it and how you found it. I have just gotten it and... Does anyone here, or has anyone used proactive? Just wondering about others experiences using it and how you found it.

I have just gotten it and started using it and it made my face soooooo dry! In 2 days my face looked like it had just had a chemical peel lol! Does it start becomming less dry as you use it? I have been loading on moisturizer. ]]> ryder http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/75733-proactive-users.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/75689-25-healthy-eating-tips-holidays.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:57:31 GMT This came from the December 2008 Canadian Living magazine.. some good tips, others sound a bit unreasonable.. 1 - Do some preholiday planning.... This came from the December 2008 Canadian Living magazine.. some good tips, others sound a bit unreasonable..


1 - Do some preholiday planning. Decide ahead of time how you will handle the different events of the season. For nonfestive days, plan healthy meals, and get some exercise everyday.

2 - Eat a snack before going to a party. Have a yogurt or fruit, a few crackers with low-fat cheese, vegetables, or a skim-milk latte- so hunger won't rule your choices.

3 - Indulge- moderately. No need to do without your favourite foods, just take small portions and eat slowly; that way you'll eat less and savour more. A small taste can satisfy your craving.

4 - Let your eyes feast first. Before eating, see what is being served. If there are raw vegetables or plain seafood, start with those, to take the edge off your appetite.

5 - Avoid guilty pleasures you can have anytime, such as chocolates or chips, and go with seasonal favourites such as a rum-drenched fruitcake. Enjoy, but keep your portions small.

6 - Stand far away from the buffet table. Once you've chosen food, take your plate into another room and enjoy calorie-free talk with friends. Make one trip the the buffet, and be selective.

7 - At a cocktail party, hold your drink in your right hand if you are right handed (or left if you're a lefty); it will make it more difficult to reach for food on impulse.

8 - At a sit-down dinner, eat slowly. Put your cutlery down between bites and chew thoroughly. Talk between bites so that your meal will last longer. Split dessert with someone else.

9 - Be the designated driver. Have one alcoholic drink (make it something you really enjoy) and, for th rest of the night, choose drinks such as sparkling water, a virgin Caesar, or juice with soda.

10 - When it comes to beverages, watch those extra calories. An eight-ounce serving of nonalcoholic eggnog has about 362 calories, but the lighter versions contain considerably less. A five-ounce glass of white wine is 100 calories, a 12-ounce beer is 150, a three-ounce martini is 150, and 1.5 ounces of Scotch has 100 calories. As for mixers, juice and soda contain anywhere between 110 and 150 calories per cup, whereas soda water or diet drinks have virtually no calories.

11 - If you're invited to a friend's house, bring a potted plant, candles, or nice soap instead of candy or other goodies.

12 - Plan tempting, yet healthy substitutions - grilled shrimp versus deep-fried; fresh vegetables with low fat dips rather than nachos; salsa instead of creamy dip; lettuce wraps versus egg rolls; chicken satay, not wings; ginger snaps instead of shortbread; sushi, not sausage rolls.

13 - Lighten up your favourite recipes. Use buttermilk or skim milk instead of whole milk in mashed potatoes; use herbs, lemon, and light vinaigrette to flavour foods, instead of gravy, butter, margarine, or cream sauces; take skin off turkey and de-fat gravy before you serve it. Cut the carbs from stuffing by using less bread and more vegetables and/or fruit. Add extra vegetables to your holiday dinner.

14 - If you bake cookies and squares in advance, freeze them so they are beyond the reach of temptation, and bring them out only when you need them. Make smaller cookies and cut squares into bite-sized pieces.

15 - Chew a piece of sugar-free gum while cooking or baking, to stop mindless nibbling; when you chew gum, you're less likely to put something in your mouth.

16 - If you are serving cheeses, include some lower-fat varieties with 15% or less MF, such as some goat cheeses, Cantenaar, or low-fat Cheddar or Havarti. Serve them with whole wheat, low-fat, unsalted crackers. When eating cheese, slice it or spread it thinly.

17 - If you buy ready-made appetizers, read the nutritional information for the lowest-fat choices.

18 - After the party, send leftovers home with friends, or package them into meals and freeze for later.

19 - Help your guests eat mindfully. At a party, put out smaller plates (we tend to fill larger plates with more food). Serve nibbles from smaller dishes. At a dinner party, preportion food rather than having guests serve themselves.

20 - If you are organizing an office lunch or dinner out, pick a restaurant that has lots of healthy choices on the menu, such as salads, grilled fish, or meat.

21 - If you're contributing to an office potluck, think healthy and delicious- a vegetarian lasagna made with lower-fat cheeses, a lentil salad or any of your low-fat favourites.

22 - If there are treats around the office, put them in a place where you can't see them. If someone brings you a box of truffles, don't keep the box sitting on your desk, share them with coworkers. If there are too many gift baskets of goodies around the office, donate some to a food bank.

23 - If you have special diet concerns such as diabetes or food allergies, let your dinner hostess know ahead of time so it won't be uncomfortable for both of you.

24 - If you have a specific intolerance such as celiac disease, bring some of your own cookies or treats to parties or diners. Share them with your friends.

25 - Give guilt a vacation- it's just another holiday stress. If you overeat, don't worry; you'll have lots of time in the new year to get back on track. And remember to take care of yourself. Eat smart, stay active, get enough sleep, and enjoy a healthy holiday. ]]> tasha41 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/75689-25-healthy-eating-tips-holidays.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/75480-want-boob-job.html Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:25:55 GMT I've been giving it a LOT of thought lately, and i want one.
Im a small B now, looking to go up to a D.

Who's had one? (I know PoloPrincess and Rachie? have)
How much did it cost you?
Was it worth it, as in did it really make you feel how you thought it would?

x ]]> 18TTC http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/75480-want-boob-job.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/74608-im-getting-cold-do-do.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:52:44 GMT Any suggestions on what I can do to help curb the cold I'm getting? I woke up this morning with a sore throat and lots of sneezing. My hubby's been sick with the same thing for about a week or so. I've had a flu shot, so I'm hoping this won't get too bad...

Thanks much! ]]> luvnafctn http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/74608-im-getting-cold-do-do.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/74317-tanning.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:29:17 GMT I asked this question before, obviously it's bad for you to begin with.. but would tanning for only 10 minutes a couple times a week be bad for you while pregnant? I have a Sol Exotica membership I haven't used since August 1, and would really rather be tanned than pale like I am now..

I'd ask my doctor but she'd tell me to NEVER tan, not to just avoid it while pregnant, lol.. ]]> tasha41 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/74317-tanning.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/74169-help-needed.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:39:32 GMT Ok so Sunday night I started to get some bad pain on my right side and back and blood in my urine. It stopped so I assumed it was a kidney stone and... Ok so Sunday night I started to get some bad pain on my right side and back and blood in my urine. It stopped so I assumed it was a kidney stone and it had passed. The next night it is back so DH takes me to urgent care at our clinic and the doctor I see is a complete idiot. He asks if it is possible I am pg (I say yes because I have had 3 faint BFPs and no AF yet) he then says yea I doubt you are but I will check your urine. Hello my urine is diluted because I have been peeing every 5 minutes for the last hour or so and you are lucky if there is a drop in the cup. He checks my belly, then has a nurse give me an IV of fluids and some pain med. Halfway through the fluids (I am still in pain but not so severe) he sends me home. Since then I have been horribly sick with times of being overly cold, shaking, turning blue but having a fever of 101, to being super hot, sweating and having a fever of 103. I am feeling a little better now hence why I snuck online before I had another round of severe illness to see what everone's take is on this. Has anyone else experienced something like this? DH is making me go to one of the best hospitals in the country tomorrow (if not sooner) if I dont get better. ]]> KandKsMama http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/74169-help-needed.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/73922-have-ibs-gluten-intolerance.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:36:10 GMT I'm in sooooo much pain :(

This has gone on for the past two years. And my hubby was the one who spotted a pattern....

.......... everytime I diet, I end up with severe sickness and diarrheoa. And inbetween dieting, I also have the occasional bout of V&D too. But never linked it.

I basicall only ever do 2 diets really.... Slimfast for ease and speed ( after having baby ), and then Slimming World when I have the time to really think about food.

I ALWAYS do Green Days on Slimming WOrld, which is as much pasta, cous cous, rice, potato as you like... and I always switch to brown bread on Slimming World too. LOT'S OF WHEAT !!!!!!!

And on Slimfast... I live on the meal bars......... Wheat !!!!!!

So anyways.... thats me NEVER touching wheat again if I can really help it.

The pains in my gut this time are agonising... I'm having contractions again !!!!!! :hissy:

* runs to the loo............. again * ]]> Ann-Marie http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/73922-have-ibs-gluten-intolerance.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/73677-high-cholesterol-scare.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:33:33 GMT So my husband had routine bloodwork done and he came home yesterday in tears because his cholesterol is through the roof. He is 26 and in great... So my husband had routine bloodwork done and he came home yesterday in tears because his cholesterol is through the roof. He is 26 and in great shape! He's very active as well so it was a shock. I feel like it's my fault because I constantly feed him his favorite greasy food- I love to spoil him! Would love to hear from others that are required to lower their cholesterol. What natural ways have you changed your eating? :cry: ]]> Beltane http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/73677-high-cholesterol-scare.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/73353-question-those-have-had-babies.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:15:58 GMT Or those who have lost alot of weight. How do I get rid of the yucky saggy skin? :blush: Is there something I can do to firm it up? There is not... Or those who have lost alot of weight.

How do I get rid of the yucky saggy skin? :blush: Is there something I can do to firm it up? There is not much of it, but its enough to make me cringe when I look in the mirror. I dont even want hubby to see it. :blush: Is there a lotion I should be using? or a special excersise tip? I also have this on my inner thighs...

Thanks in advance.... ]]> Suz http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/73353-question-those-have-had-babies.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/73320-want-sympathy-hugs-please.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:42:04 GMT Sorry, bit of a pointless thread but I admit that I want sympathy off you lovely girls.

I've got an ulcer on my eye & it's killing!!! Been the hospital & have drops that I have to put in hourly, but not getting better yet :cry: ]]> Elliebank http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/73320-want-sympathy-hugs-please.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/73303-my-mom-update.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:54:25 GMT Ladies I need your prayers. My Mom is sick. About 2 weeks ago she was put on Augmentin for a ear infection. 10 days later, she broke out in horrible... Ladies I need your prayers.

My Mom is sick. About 2 weeks ago she was put on Augmentin for a ear infection. 10 days later, she broke out in horrible buring rashes all over her body, her mouth and lips were swollen etc. She went to her doctor and he gave her a shot of steroids plus put her on prednisone for a week. After stopping the prednisone the reactions came back. She was in the hospital Saturday night because her right hand became paralyzed and she was in EXRUCIATING pain! She couldn't zipper her pants, pick up a glass, couldn't straighten out her fingers, nothing. She couldn't even go to the bathroom by herself! The doctor in the ER said she's definitely having a reaction to something but they don't know what. They pumped her full of more anti-histamines and sent her home. Now all the reactions and the rashes have started to effect her joints. She was home maybe 45 minutes and everything went black and she fainted for 10 minutes. This was at 3 in the morning. Meanwhile her body is still burning terribly and her lips are swollen. This is a week after being on Prednisone for a week. Also, just to complicate things, she has a mass on her right hand (not related to the reactions) that I have been telling her for MONTHS to get checked out as it kept getting bigger. It's now HUGE and it's on the finger she uses to hold her cigarette. So, the doctor told her she has to get it removed ASAP as it might be cancerous. The doctor has seen masses like this before and they are USUALLY not cancerous so we're keeping our fingers crossed.

So I spoke with my boss today because I may take 3 days of sick leave. I can take 3 sick days under FMLA to care for a family member. So, my mom is going to call me after she goes to the doctor today and let me know what's going on.

She has the doctor appt for her hand today that she's talking about cancelling and I've been yelling at her. I told my Dad do NOT let her cancel this appt, throw her in the car if you have to, she's tiny she don't weigh much. But she's talking about not wanting to do it (surgery) around the holidays and will wait until after X-mas. Um, okay NO, I told her not to worry about xmas that I'll cook dinner and take care of everything or if she's not up to company, we'll have xmas the following week and that she just needs to take care of herself.

Has anyone heard of this type of reaction?? Severe allergic reactions is very rare with Augmentin but can happen but not usually quite as severe as my mom is experiencing. ]]> Chris77 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/73303-my-mom-update.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/73295-beating-addiction.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:38:25 GMT I don't know how stupid this is going to sound, but I am really being serious; I think I have an addiction and I am finding it very hard to overcome this.

I find that I "NEED" this thing, I start my day with it, I have all my meals with it, if I'm out I need to have it, if I am stressed out, I need to have it ...I have found that if I go long periods without it I get shaky, panicky, headaches, light-headed, very dizzy and faint... not to mention grouchy, sleepy, distracted, preoccupied and LOW etc ....and then when I get my hands on it and get it into my system I am immediately relieved with a rush of pleasure and satisfaction.

I definately do want to give this up; I know it is not good for me, but more over I hate this feeling of dependence - it is THIS that is no good for me, I know it feels bad when I don't have it, and good when I do, but in truth that is bad in itself, because it means that I NEED it!

In an attempt to give it up, I told my husband that I wanted to give it up and not to let me have it under any circumstances. ...which worked well for a while, until I found myself coming up with circumstances that would let me get my hands on some; thinking things like, "If I took Anna for a walk into town, I could have some and Dom wouldn't know...." and i'd get home and LIE to my husband, "What did you get up to in town?", he'd ask, "Oh I've just been at the beach with Anna - took her for a walk to the pier and then we walked home." LIES, I'd really only been to town, had what I wanted and come home again! Walking 3 miles just to get my hands on this thing that I had TOLD my husband not to let me have any of! :dohh:

Now the thing that I am addicted to? (and this is where I may sound silly): It's not alcohol, or cigerettes, or drugs...

It's COCA-COLA! :blush:

How can I stop drinking this when I feel so much that I need it, not just for the emotional relief but the physical aspects too - I hate the feeling of exhaustion, and faintness when I go without my usual 2ltrs of Coke in my afternoon... I am drinking about 14ltrs a week at home, plus whatever I drink when I'm out and about, bottles, cans, glasses at cafe's etc etc... I know this amount of sugar and fat can't be healthy in my diet, and neither can the dependence on said sugars and fats and caffein....

I don't feel like I can beat this addiction on my own it is that serious. I hope I won't be laughed off the forum for this... I know it's easy to say, "If you want to quit, then quit." but I honestly don't know if I can! It's not that easy! Can I go to my doctors for a problem like this or is it something that I need to do on my own??

I don't know where to start! :help: ]]> TashaAndBump http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/73295-beating-addiction.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/73227-life-after-adult-bullying-website.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:50:13 GMT A friend on another website has set up a site to help deal with adult bullying, as it not only happens when you are in school! Lots of info and... A friend on another website has set up a site to help deal with adult bullying, as it not only happens when you are in school!

Lots of info and self help stuff.

http://www.lifeafteradultbullying.com/

Please have a look, it also tells you about Employers liabilities. ]]> hypnorm http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/73227-life-after-adult-bullying-website.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/72774-marina-coil-problems.html Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:20:50 GMT When I miscarried they did a D&C and put in a coil for me. I was told to expect bleeding for 5-7 days but it's still going on. It's not heavy but it's not exactly just spotting either. More like a light period. It's getting very annoying because I can't :sex:

Does anyone know if this is normal?

I think my hormones might be quite messed up too because my boobs are still leaking a bit. ]]> anita665 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/72774-marina-coil-problems.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/72711-realised-its-not-lack-confidence.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:14:36 GMT I've recently realised that it's not confidence I lack. It's knowing what to say. Like if I'm in a situation where I KNOW what I need the outcome to be and KNOW exactly what I need to convey I'm absolutely fine. I can talk to strangers etc. It's just I'm sh*t scared of getting into conversations because I always end up really embarassed because I've got like....a mental block of what to reply with.

It makes me soooo frustrated and it makes me avoid situations where I DO need to talk to people, or MIGHT end up in a conversation.

Yeah, I do lack self esteem from certains occurences in my younger years and teens. That's improving. I still don't feel comfortable exercising in front of people incase I look unfit/stupid/ugly - that sort of thing. But my main barrier is this inability to think of things to say.

I love performing, singing etc on stage (though do get in a panic) it gives me a massive boost of confidence! Conversations though, another story altogether.

I don't know what to do. I mean...what CAN I do?

It's making my life really dull and causing me to miss out on things I really want to do, so I regret things. I LOVE talking to people, but I just....can't. :hissy: ]]> nightkd http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/72711-realised-its-not-lack-confidence.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/72412-am-sorry-am-such-loser-am-going-off-one-again.html Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:55:51 GMT Tom started his new drugs yesturday and things didnt go to plan. as well as all the usual baby things, i now have to do three hourly catheters, two... Tom started his new drugs yesturday and things didnt go to plan. as well as all the usual baby things, i now have to do three hourly catheters, two lot of meds three times a day, one once a day and one two times a day. I am doing something every hour of the day and it is impossible! after one day i was tearing my hair out. he throws up if he has an empty tummy but he wont take milk that often.

He is full of cold and keeps choking on his chest gunk!! It is totally terrifying and i am too scared to sleep. He has stopped eating altogether, will only have 1oz at a time and wont take meds:( Not even calpol! With calpol and calprofen he is on 7 meds in total!

This morning i woke in agony - i rushed to the doctors surgery as this pain had been coming on for months, but i ignored it. I just dont have time for me! Tom has on average three appointments a week, i am so grateful when i am at home and able to make feeds, do washing etc. I dont have time to go to the docs for me! So when i went into the surgery today and they took loads of blood and swabs and told me i had pelvic inflammatory disease, i could hardly stop myself from breaking down! What if i cant look after tom anymore? Hell i already feel like i am mentally falling to pieces, now i am physically falling to pieces too!

I got home 30 minutes late for respite care and she was then only able to look after him for 30 minutes, but i broke down in tears and blubbed my way through most of that! Then the HV came round as they were worried they hadnt seen me in clinic this week for toms head check. So i immediately go back into tom mode, by the time they all leave it is three and tom is crying like never before because he has been rudely awoken from all his naps and obviously feels like crap. It took me forever to get him to sleep!

But he went to bed and since i am so worried about my PID - what if i have to go into hospital?? I have to wait a week for the results.

Oh, and they also think i have POS - something which my previous doctor wouldnt check for, but that i was very suspicious of! - If that is the case then diabetes might not be purely gestational...............

for god sake!! How much more can i take????? cant i just be left alone to look after my son! He needs me!:cry::cry: ]]> Emmea12uk http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/72412-am-sorry-am-such-loser-am-going-off-one-again.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/72381-wisdom-teeth-ouch.html Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:09:46 GMT My wisdom teeth are coming through. I've been having on and off pain for a month or so, but now OMFG! I'm about to die. I totally understand my little man being so cranky!
The one on my right side has poked through my gums and it's so sore and swollen and red, can there be infection too? is that possible? or is this just regular pain? ]]> missjess http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/72381-wisdom-teeth-ouch.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/71783-your-favourite-aerobics-dvd.html Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:15:11 GMT (If you have one)

I do enjoy DVD's by Kelly Coffey-Meyer, but I have to admit, it's bloody hard work!! And i'm completely exhausted about mid way through lol. Which tends to have me only doing it about twice a week...

What are some of your fav's.
Has anyone tried the Carmen Electra Striptease DVDs? I've been tempted but I think I'll just fall over laughing at myself! :rofl:
I love the Lesley Sansone Walk Aerobics, but the womans voice drives me nuts lol.

What are some of your suggestions? ]]> NeyNey http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/71783-your-favourite-aerobics-dvd.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/71586-help-please.html Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:00:38 GMT my OH has overdosed on energy drink on an empty stomache, the bloody idiot. Anyone know how to reduce blood sugar in a non diabetic?? my OH has overdosed on energy drink on an empty stomache, the bloody idiot.

Anyone know how to reduce blood sugar in a non diabetic?? ]]> Elli21 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/71586-help-please.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/71497-wrinkly-mumm.html Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:26:18 GMT evers isnce LO was born my weight has been going down and down and this week i noticed it's come off my face - when I smile i'm so much more wrinkly!!! I wouldnt mind the weight coming off my backside but not my face!!! :rofl:
This breastfeeding is aging me I swear!!
I cant find enough time to shop let alone eat enough...cripes, I dont want to be a skeleton!!
I must make more of an effort.

I know I should be gateful I lost the baby weight - and I am!! - but I just wanted a moan. This side of weight loss is new to me. ]]> tinytoes http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/71497-wrinkly-mumm.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/71461-botox-thoughts.html Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:29:38 GMT Been having a look at Botox/fillers and am contemplating whether or not i think its worth it, both on the effects and cost wise. Has anyone else had... Been having a look at Botox/fillers and am contemplating whether or not i think its worth it, both on the effects and cost wise.

Has anyone else had it or are considering it? Or do you have any thoughts on the whole process in general? ]]> polo_princess http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/71461-botox-thoughts.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/70938-started-my-diet-today.html Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:24:40 GMT :muaha:

I wonder how long I will last!
Not doing anything other than reducing fat intake and walking everywhere, well this is the plan!

Oh well,I'm off to make some homemade soup, i think ill be living on this!

Any ideas/tips will be fab!

Wish me luck! :hugs: ]]> taperjeangirl http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/70938-started-my-diet-today.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/70766-co-codomol-side-effects.html Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:26:30 GMT Has anyone ever had side effects taking co codomol?

I haven't been well for the last 2 days and my GOD...Co Codomol has made me worse...i have never felt so quesy and sick!!...i didn't know it could do that to you!...has anyone had a similar experience? x ]]> LaDY http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/70766-co-codomol-side-effects.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/70758-asthma.html Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:41:13 GMT Ugh! I was diagnosed with asthma a few months back after a persistent cough just got too annoying. DH says the world stops when I cough.

I haven't had a solid nights sleep since July because I have to wake to cough and it's really getting me down. The irony is the children sleep through wonderfully yet I still look knackered because I'm up half the night. :( My running ability has declined. I ran 4.5 miles on Friday and it took 5 doses to finish. Admittedly we were doing a training run but I hate taking it so much.

I have preventer and reliever inhalers but TBH they just don't seem to do anything. The preventer one I've had about a week and a half.

Anyone had any success relieving asthma symptoms naturally? ]]> Helen http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/70758-asthma.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/70434-p90x.html Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:14:52 GMT Just wondering if anyone here has tried the p90x system?? my OH wants to get it really badly, and I've been thinking about it as a Christmas gift, but thought I'd see if anyone here has any experience with it to let me know how it worked!!

thanks in advance! :) ]]> nataliecn http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/70434-p90x.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/70275-wow-happy-myself-but-still-have-ways-go.html Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:35:04 GMT I went to the doc today (a check up for my PND)... and I have been avoiding being weighed like the freaking plague! I haven't been weighed since my 2 week check after having Erica. So I said forget it, might as well know where I stand. And start keeping better track.. Well after being weighed, I calculated that I've lost 42lbs!! :happydance: I was so happy!! Granted I still have a waysss to go as I was overweight when I got pregnant to begin with, but I feel good that the work I have been doing so far is paying off!

LOL I have panties that I wore right after my c-section, and they fall right off my butt now when I wear them (only wear them during :witch:). When I told DH how much I'd lost, he was like I told you thats why your panties keep falling off!!

Anyway, sorry for the kinda pointless thread, its just that I was surprised and happy that I've lost that much. Will be off to the gym in a little bit too to keep it going!

Has anyone tried Zumba classes? 24hr Fitness offers them here, its like a mix between salsa, cha cha, and a bunch of latin dances, its so great! Its an hour long, but goes by sooo quickly! I highly recommend to anyone!! ]]> BurtonBaby http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/70275-wow-happy-myself-but-still-have-ways-go.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/70215-slimming-world.html Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:05:00 GMT Slimming world is brill!! Ive done it for 2 days and I think its definetly something that I can adjust to and make it work for me!! Anyone else done... Slimming world is brill!! Ive done it for 2 days and I think its definetly something that I can adjust to and make it work for me!!

Anyone else done it?? What was your weight loss?!! I want to hear your success stories :yipee:

Also any tips?? Brill recipies you swore by!!! Also what did you eat when you were on the go!! Like shopping in town or something?? Im going to town tomorrow and IM stuck!! I dont want to ruin my fab 2 days :) ]]> leedsforever http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/70215-slimming-world.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/70170-feeling-sick-worried.html Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:57:50 GMT OK so ive been on the pill now for 1 1/2 months and feeling like crap I also had a MC about 2 weeks ago since having both my headaches are... OK so ive been on the pill now for 1 1/2 months and feeling like crap

I also had a MC about 2 weeks ago since having both my headaches are horrible , i mean it hurts right behind my eyes ...is this tension headaches

I also recently been having shortness of breath Im finding myself having to take a big breath and then its ok it dosent last all day just a few times per day ..

D you girls think this is PND or some kind of anxienty attacks ? I know sometimes Im sad or edgy with baby but im so lost :(
:hissy: ]]> 1st_baby http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/70170-feeling-sick-worried.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/69918-best-friend-brain-problem.html Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:34:58 GMT My best friend got took to hospital becuase they tought she had a bleed on her brain, after doing some scans they seen a "Shadow" there doing tests and stuff on her but i cant help but worry basicly my cousin is bataling a brain tumor at the moment hes the same age as me and my best friend, it worrys me soooo much that they dont know what it is! i really love her shes had such a bad year she found out she was PG the day i had charlie and MC about a week later :( does ANYONE have any experance of this that can PLLLEEASSSE reasure me!!! ]]> Zarababy1 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/69918-best-friend-brain-problem.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/69405-ive-got-ot-have-camera-down-my-throat.html Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:25:11 GMT about a month and a half ago i had really really bad indegestion to the point where i nearly fainted and was about 2 seconds away from calling a... about a month and a half ago i had really really bad indegestion to the point where i nearly fainted and was about 2 seconds away from calling a ambulance they have done a ultrasound scan to see if they can see anything but nope nothing so now they have to see if theres something wrong with my stomach!!

Im so scared has anyone had this done before?? im scared but im happy its going to be sorted! its not till the 17th on december so got wuite a while but going to keep ringing to see if they have had any cancelations want it done and out the way asap! ]]> foxyroxie http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/69405-ive-got-ot-have-camera-down-my-throat.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/69303-x-ray-tomorrow.html Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:45:08 GMT Well tomorrow is when I find out whats going on with my pelvis now, as many of you know I suffered with SPD from 14weeks pregnant and still have it... Well tomorrow is when I find out whats going on with my pelvis now, as many of you know I suffered with SPD from 14weeks pregnant and still have it nearly 9months later. After my x-ray it will be decided what route to take next on my long and annoying road to recovery, just glad its being sorted xx ]]> Jazzy http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/69303-x-ray-tomorrow.html