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  • About Me

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    ThankfulMomma

    Female, 31
    Pittsburgh, PA, USA
    Member since January 31, 2008

    • About Me

      I am 30 yrs old. I have a daughter she will be 3 in November she was born with L5-S1 Myleomenegicele spina bifida and is the absolute light of my life! Pretty much everything I do revolves around her and I wouldnt have it any other way. I am a childcare provider full-time and of course a mommy full-time. Life is busy!!

      I am 30 yrs old. I have a daughter she will be 3 in November she was born with L5-S1 Myleomenegicele spina bifida and is the absolute light of my life! Pretty much everything I do revolves around her and I wouldnt have it any other way. I am a childcare provider full-time and of course a mommy full-time. Life is busy!!

    • Interests

      I love watching my daughter learn thats my #1 interest other than that I like going for walks, spending time with family, reading, of course watchin some tv, trying new things love to go to the Improv and laugh at comedians...

      I love watching my daughter learn thats my #1 interest other than that I like going for walks, spending

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  • Journal

    • Time Flys

      Mood March 14, 2009 5:17pm

      Geez I just realized when I joind DS my daughter was 2 and I was 29... Wow I will be 31 in 3 days and my daughter is 31/2...  I can't …
    • Journal Entry for March 13, 2009

      Mood March 13, 2009 1:38pm

      I haven't been on DS in sometime.. Just been so busy, Everything has been good.. Well you know I don't complain about the little things …

    • Journal Entry for December 23, 2008

      Mood December 23, 2008 9:26pm

      For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For …
    • Life

      Mood November 18, 2008 7:31pm

      Life has been busy.. My little girl just turned 3 on Sun Nov 9th.... We had a Dora party for her and she had a ball.. shes so grown up!  In the …
    • Journal Entry for October 16, 2008

      Mood October 16, 2008 8:07pm

      Busy Busy..thats my life...I've been working soooo much and my lil girl has so much going on. She is doing wonderful.. shes a little sponge she …

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    • Hug

      From xXforeverOaOchildXx June 10

      can you read my journal entry when you get a chance and comment on it?

    • Flower

      From dramaqueen May 26

      i have the same type of spina bifida as ur daughter except I am at the level of L3-L4

    • Hug

      From stevij May 4

      You are also the only other person I know that their child has an ETV instead of a shunt. What age was her ETV done? Does she ever complain of headaches? Have you and your neurosurgeon ever talked about a shunt after her ETV was done?

    • Rainbow

      From Sunfish4 April 12

      Happy Easter. I hope you guys enjoy the day.

    • Hug

      From Jennifer131 April 4

      I have congenital hydrocephalus. I was born with it. I am 25, but I am always looking for others that are associated with it to talk to.

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  • Goals

    Progress

    35 %

    Goal End Date is Jul 1, 08 510 days ago.
    Current Weight (Lbs)
    224
    Goal Completed on Mar 13, 09
  • Support Groups

    • Close Spina Bifida

      29yr old mother of a 2yr old daugther with spina bifida

    • Close Parenting Toddlers (1-3)

      I am a mother of a two year old little girl who is the absolute light of my life. I am a homemaker and I also am a childcare provider. i am trying to go back to school but, cannot decide for what. I have a great boyfriend he is my daughters father he loves her so much it makes me love him even more! I love spending time with my family and friends, reading, teaching my baby new things and just trying to stay happy everyday!! Life is short!

      Treatments

      Patience Working / Worked
      Absolutely works!!! Pick your battles and remain calm!!
      Positive Reinforcement Working / Worked
      Helps in certain situations
    • Open Bereavement

      A very close friend of mine lost her son two days before his due date. My boyfrend has lost two of his best friends in the last two years. And my mother has lost her soulmate.

      Treatments

      Helping Others Working / Worked
      Prayer Working / Worked
      Talking Working / Worked
    • Open Urinary Incontinence

      My daughter has spina bifida. She is only 2 so, not sure how bad the problem is with her bladder/bowel. She is cathed every 4hrs. The doctors think she may have a little sensation. She does tell me sometimes she has to go potty. So, I'm keeping my hopes up.

      Treatments

      Ditropan Somewhat Helpful
      My daughter is still somewhat wet between caths. But, she had tests run the other day and they said the ditropan was working.
    • Open Obesity

      I am 29 yrs old and obese. I am really concerned about my health. I have a two yearl old that needs me. I was a little overweight when I got pregnant gained 60lbs during pregnancy and 20 after!! Nothing is working, I have no willpower anymore!!

      Treatments

      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Not Working
      Walking Somewhat Helpful
      Weight Watchers Not Working
    • Open Hydrocephalus

      ThankfulMomma hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Rheumatoid Arthritis

      My father lives with a severe case of Rheumatoid Arthritis. He is now 54 and has suffered since hes late teens. He is in really bad shape and usually depressed. I feel really bad for him but, I just don't know what else I can do.

      Treatments

      Tylenol Working / Worked
      Hydrocodone Working / Worked
    • Open Interracial Relationships

      I am Irish/Indian and my boyfriend is African American we have a 2yr old amazing daughter together.

    • Open Family Issues

      ThankfulMomma hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Parenting Preschoolers (3-5)

      Treatments

      Child Time-out Working / Worked
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