Should be "not just use bcps..."
Posted By: MTmtmt on 2007-07-11
In Reply to: Don't ignore it - MTmtmt
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You are misinformed except the BCPs for the most part.
To the OP--have you been checked for declining beta hCG to make sure it is completely out of your system? With a D&C, I would imagine after this time that it would be less than 5, but stranger things have happened.
Anyway, There are many, many reasons for miscarriages not to survive, one of them being the baby having genetic issues incompatible with life. Women miscarry normal children as well because of abnormal anatomy in the uterus unknown by the mother, hormonal issues (namely low progesterone, but this remains controversial), an incompetent cervix, poor implantation, placental issues (the reason for my miscarriage), et cetera.
The lining thing? One of the ways BCPs work is to keep the lining down hormonally anyway before eventual shedding during the period. Therefore, there would be less buildup of the lining than would happen during messed up cycles where the lining may be full-blown developing but without the body letting it go. This is not good.
She has had miscarriages. She will now worry during her pregnancy because she knows what can happen no matter what anyone says. We cannot tell her not to worry; that is not helpful to her. That is trivializing losing her pregnancy and baby.
Oh, I would have thought precautions, as in BCPs
not something pure looney. That is responsibility, not getting pregnant at 16. Ridiculous.
the hormones from the BCPs is messing with your cycle. sm
i am a midwife so i am a "little" more informed. i would definitely ask for an u/s if your doc hasn't suggested it yet, but i would also ask for labs including TSH, free T3, T4, FSH, LH, progesterone levels. seems to me that should have already been done. definitely agree with fibroids/endometriosis ruling in or out. have you ever tried progesterone cream? not that it will straightened out your periods, but will definitely help regulate your hormones. 23 days is a very long time. i'd call her again and make sure you get your hemoglobin checked and possibly add some iron depending on your levels.
wow! how about "not right now my love"? NM
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"not seeing results" ?
But you just named some fantastic results already after 1+ weeks -- you feel better, have more energy, and you're motivated. Those are the results that will get you to your goal weight/size. But -- and I'm no health/exercise expert here -- IMO how you feel and your health are the more important thing than what size jeans you wear. How you feel, your energy level, any health conditions that are improved, your self-esteem -- those are what you need to focus on and you're already seeing results in those areas! Congratulations!! The weight/size will take time but are worth the wait and are even more fun to enjoy when you FEEL better and you have the sense of accomplishment and pride that you did this for yourself. (Keep in mind how long it took you to get to your current weight and remember it WILL NOT take that long to lose it again :-) It took me 36 years and 4 pregnancies to get to my "fat" jeans - but only 6 months to get to my "skinny" jeans)
About 4 years ago I managed to do just what you are doing - walking on a treadmill 30-60 minutes (depending on how I felt and time) 5-7 days a week. I felt wonderful and so proud of myself for making this change. Gradually, over a couple months, as I felt better physically and mentally I added some LIGHT weights (hand and ankle weights) and floor exercises -- I never have been and never will be "athletic" or "physically active". I have never participated in an organized sport and never will and my hobbies are reading and embroidery, my job consists of sitting on my tuckus...
I also read the Adkins diet book. Like many I also did not want to change my eating habits -- mainly because I didn't feel I needed to all that much. I don't care much for sweets and, like you, have a house, family and full-time job to keep me busy. I didn't want to cut out any "treats" I could give myself to keep my sanity :-) Fortunately, I already pretty much ate an Adkins type diet -- I love protein foods and, as I said, don't care much for sweets anyway (other than Dove chocolates and strawberry licorace) and I could eat salads every day. Carbs were fairly easy for me to cut down on -- again, I did not take it to an extreme as suggested in the book (which I felt was extreme, anyway). I didn't change my eating habits much but was just more aware of them and learned some of the things I could/was willing to change that would help. What amazed me what how GOOD I felt. For the first time in my life I felt like I had energy, I slept better, and was more awake/alert during the day, and I was so incredibly proud of myself for doing this for myself - what a sense of accomplishment. It took about 6 months, but I was able to lose approx. 20-25 pounds.
Now for my big warning -- once you lose it you do have to keep working to keep it off! As I said, this was 4 years ago. Two years ago I had to take on a 2nd job. My eating habits went to pot and I had no time for exercise. I have now gained back 15-20 of those pounds. The good thing is I know it took me 2 years to gain that weight back but I know I can lose it much faster than that - thank goodness. I just quit my 2nd job and am SO looking forward to getting back on my treadmill and eating dinner at a reasonable hour instead of at 9 pm before falling straight into bed. That has got to be the worst habit I adopted! I can't wait to feel good again and have more energy, better skin and hair, and better health.
Good luck to you and congratulations!
Jan, I'm not the post "NOT"...However,
she is correct that it is associated with sleep. I guess if taking Xanax 2 or 3 times a week and it helps me, then I'm addict. Ok? The question is, what is your problem? You sound so bitter, angry, and up tight. Lighten up!
Oops - meant "not sure"
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Oh, and "not risque." Did you see these photos? OMG. She was almost sm
completely naked! Nipples showing everywhere! It was disgusting to even look at - I clicked on a link that took me to the link but I wasn't expecting that!!
"Not right now My Love?" barf - yuck - e-e-e-w-w
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About "not worth remembering" - do your friends feel they are worth remembering? (sm)
It's a two-way street. I have some friends who always expect me to celebrate their occasions, but they always forget mine. If you have been avoiding friends, they may think you don't want to hear from them.
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