Journal Entry for March 25, 2009
March 25, 2009 4:24pm
Goal Completed on Apr 1, 09
kokomokers
11:04pm Friday
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About Me
kokomokers
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About Me
I'm a veterinary technician and I love my job!! I've been married for almost 2 years to my best friend, Nick, but we've been together for 7 fantastic years :) I have a beautiful little girl named Emily, who is my little miracle after having a m/c in 2008. I also have a fur-baby, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Eddie :)
I'm a veterinary technician and I love my job!! I've been married for almost 2 years to my best friend, Nick, but we've been together for 7 fantastic years :) I have a beautiful little girl named Emily, who is my little miracle after having a m/c in 2008. I also have a fur-baby, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Eddie :)
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Interests
I love animals, I believe Eddie understands more about me than I even realize. I'm a huge hockey fan, my husband and I love the Pittsburgh Penguins! I try to see my friends and family as much as possible, I don't know what I'd do without them :) I love to crochet and cross stitch, but I rarely find the time or patience for it anymore. I love to read, especially the Twilight, House of Night, and Harry Potter series!
I love animals, I believe Eddie understands more about me than I even realize. I'm a huge hockey fan,
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Recent Activity
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4 hugs given, 2 discussion posts, 2 hugs received, 1 journal comment, 1 photo comment
Friday
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kokomokers updated their status 11:04pm
I never thought I could love someone SO much....my daughter is my world,...…
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kokomokers wrote a discussion post in the Parenting Newborns & Infants (0-1) support group: Teething 11:02pm
My DD will be 4 months old next Wednesday. For a couple of weeks now she's been drooling excessively…
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kokomokers wrote a discussion post in the Miscarriage support group: Insensitive MIL 10:41pm
Sometimes people can be so insensitive..... Some background info: my SIL lost her son Austin at 26 weeks…
Wednesday
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kokomokers gave sam23 a ray of sunshine 7:58am
Holy cow, I can't believe you're getting married in TWO days!! Time sure did fly by!! Being married is…
Monday
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kokomokers commented on 4EVERinLOVE’s photo 9:01am
So cute!! I have the same onesie for Emily :) I sure do love carters clothes!!…
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Journal
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25 weeks!!
March 18, 2009 4:16pm
Well today is both happy and sad. I'm happy because today is 25 weeks for me and Emily is kicking like crazy now. It's sad because exactly …
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Hugbook
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Thanks so much. Greatly appreciated!
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It's been much easier to handle my worry this week! My 6 1/2 yr old is funny and monitoring what I eat because in his words "we have to have a healthy baby"! He is very excited and can't wait to be a big brother! I see your status says your little one rolled over... that is exciting isn't it! I still remember the day my first hit that milestone! They grow so fast! (he is almost 12 now!)
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Celebration
The perinatologist said it looks like it might be a boy, but we aren't telling until we get a for sure answer. I am too impatient for waiting! LOL It will be 3 boys for me just like my husband told me from the start!
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Love all your photos!
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Thanks
Thank-you for your hug. Everything was great... baby right on track. I am ready to relax and enjoy the next 23+ weeks! Finally!
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Support Groups
Close Miscarriage
On 5/8/08, at 11w4d, I had an ultrasound because of very slight bleeding and cramping. I discovered I had a missed miscarriage. The baby had stopped growing and died at close to 9 weeks. I never miscarried naturally so I was given the option of a D&C or trying to miscarry naturally. I chose the D&C. One week later, I formed clots in my uterus that were big enough for another D&C to be done.
Treatments
- D&C Working / Worked
- I actually had 2 consecutive D&Cs over the course of one week. The first did actually remove everything, but I developed clots that had to be removed with a 2nd one. I ended up passing most of the clots on my own but had the 2nd D&C done anyway to be sure. I did fine after #2 was done.
- Grief Counseling Working / Worked
- Pets Working / Worked
- I got a puppy after my m/c, and he's really been a blessing. He gave me a reason to smile again. I honestly think he was the main factor in helping me heal from my loss.
- Prayer Working / Worked
- Although my faith in God was very tested and almost shattered after my mc it ended up being one of the most important factors that helped me.
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- Talking helped, but the anti-depressants didn't.
- Talking Working / Worked
Close Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Treatments
- Dietitian Consult Working / Worked
- The diet works when I follow it.
Open Endometriosis
I was told by my doctor 10 years ago that I had endometriosis. I switched doctors for my next visit (insurance reasons) and they were insistent I didn't have it. Went to yet another doctor who tried diet changes, different birth control pills, ultrasounds to r/o anything else...nothing changed. Finally had a lap in 2002, and finally got my true diagnosis of having endometriosis.
Treatments
- Ortho Evra Not Working
- Didn't seem to minimize any pain, all it did was leave irritations wherever I placed it.
- Surgery Working / Worked
- Worked well at first, no cramps for about 2 years. Started having horrible cramps again after around the 2 year mark. Have not had another lap for fear of even more scarring and hurting my fertility.
Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI've actually suffered from depression for over a decade, all stemming from my inability to get along with my dad. I've dealt with it so far, but I had a miscarriage in May which really brought it out. I'm currently seeking therapy to help myself get through it.
Treatments
- Celexa Not Working
- Made me very tired, and made the depression and anxiety worse.
- Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
- This helps, but it's hard to be positive sometimes when I see pregnant women and I think about how I should be like them.
- Psychotherapy Too Soon to Tell
- I've only just begun seeing a therapist, so I'm not sure how it'll go just yet.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Writing Working / Worked
- Just writing down how I feel is a big help for me. Even if nobody reads it but me, it's good to just get it all out.
- Effexor Too Soon to Tell
Open Anxiety
Just recently diagnosed with anxiety which stems from my depression after my miscarriage. I also have some mild social anxiety.
Treatments
- Celexa Not Working
- Made me very tired, also worsened my anxiety and depression.
- Positive Thinking Too Soon to Tell
- Doesn't always work the way I want it to. It's not always easy to think positively.
- Effexor Too Soon to Tell
Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
I was just diagnosed with OCD and anxiety, both which come from depression. It's quite annoying really, especially having to do things over and over, even when I know I don't need to.
Treatments
Open Pregnancy After Loss/Infertility
I got my first bfp on 3/18/08, I was the happiest person in the world. On 5/9/08 we learned our baby had died 3 weeks earlier and I had a D&C the next day. I'm currently pregnant again and scared out of my mind that history will repeat itself. I'm trying SO hard to be positive right now!!!
Treatments
- Prayer Working / Worked
- I pray that my baby will be healthy and survive hopefully God hears my prayers this time.
Open Trying To Conceive
I had a missed miscarriage in May, and I am now just getting back to ttc again. I'd love to be pregnant by the end of the year but I'm trying not to stress over it!! Ha!! Easier said than done!!
Open Pregnancy
We lost our first pregnancy, but I just found out Wednesday (10/22) that I'm pregnant again!!
Open Pet Bereavement
Yesterday (12/6/08) I found our 19 year old cat laying dead under his favorite chair. I'm relieve he's finally at peace but I miss him so much...I raised him when I was 8 years old from about 4 weeks and now he's gone. He was a member of our family, he was our friend, and I really can't remember our lives before him.
Open Parenting Newborns & Infants (0-1)
I just had my first baby (a little girl!!) in July!!
Treatments
- Breast Feeding Too Soon to Tell
- It's hit or miss....I'm really trying to breast feed as long as I can but it's frustrating at times and sometimes I just want to say heck with it and use formula. Still hanging in there though!!!
- Patience Working / Worked
- It's really hard since I'm not a patient person to begin with but we're learning as we go :)
Open Breastfeeding
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