Hey y'all, are hoppers accepted?

Fucahwe · July 2013

Hello everyone! I'm hopping on over from march 2014 board (due march 5) but bc of medical issues (svt, chronic hypertension, familial mediterranean fever, chronic kidney issues...yeah I'm a mess. Lol) my doc says we are really just working toward getting me to 35 weeks without kidney failure or stroke. (I have to laugh or I'll cry) soooo will you take me in?

I'm 9 weeks today, i am weekly at the ob, twice/trimester at mfh, and monthly ultrasounds. (that part is exciting.) I have 3 girls, ages 13, 9, and 5. They are amazing small people, (except my 12 year old...she's 2 inches taller than me...so she's just an amazing person!) and I'm excited/nervous/grateful to be doing it all again.

I work 2 jobs and attend school 3/4 time, but I'm cutting it down to one job and school during the pregnancy, and possibly thereafter. Hubby works 2 jobs also, main in firefighter. Yes...marine/firefighter...I married all that sexiness.

I'm happy to be here If you all will have me.

MrsEvinsky · July 2013

Wow, you've got a lot going on! Welcome to the board. Hoping you have a healthy ~9months

oscarkat · July 2013

Welcome! My head is still spinning from reading all that, and I feel exhausted for you. Good to have you here!

PinkLillyLover · July 2013

Hi! You certainly are welcome here.

Wow, you've got a lot going on....kudos to you!!!

Babyhaynes14 · July 2013

Welcome! Hoping for a happy and healthy pregnancy for you!

LotzaLuvz · July 2013

Familial Mediterranean Fever? What's that? I'm serious as I'm part Greek and part Sicilian. I've not ever heard of that before, not that I can recall. Also welcome!

OutOfStep81 · July 2013

Whoa mama! You've got a lot going on! Welcome and congrats!

Fucahwe · July 2013

LotzaLuvz said:
Familial Mediterranean Fever? What's that? I'm serious as I'm part Greek and part Sicilian. I've not ever heard of that before, not that I can recall. Also welcome!

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001402/

Its a genetic mutation, and mine is unconfirmed, but I have a family history of it and meet all of the criteria. (although I also pass all of the tests for lupus....but my dr seems to think fmf is more likely, so I claim it.)

LotzaLuvz · July 2013

Very interesting because I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and then another doctor said I could have Lupus. I didn't have any further testing but, two of my Aunts do have Lupus. I just read it's common in Jewish people too. I've had days where I've hurt so bad and can't move much. I've learned to live with it but, ouch!

Fucahwe · July 2013

I've been told that it is commonly mistaken for lupus, and a whole lot less common! Maybe mention it to your dr? One big difference I've found is that my bloodwork is normal when I'm not flared. My double stranded antibody test is positive while flared, normal while not. I don't think thats the case with lupus....

Fucahwe · July 2013

And I was also diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and a couple of other auto immune diseases before a MED STUDENT saw me and suggested fmf. 7 doctors later.... Lol

hammysmommy · July 2013

oscarkat said:

Welcome! My head is still spinning from reading all that, and I feel exhausted for you. Good to have you here!

Ditto!
Welcome and good luck!

LotzaLuvz · July 2013

Well maybe this is what it is. You know that rash on the legs? I had that at 18. Didn't know what it was. Have not had it since luckily. I'm 35 now. My one sister has hurt on and off for awhile now too. I spike temps often. It's nothing for me to have a low grade temp on any given day. So, I take it you are of Mediterranean decent too? It's crazy what's out there that a person can have.

Fucahwe · July 2013

All of my grandparents are from somewhere else....my paternal grandfather is portuguese, my paternal grandmother is adopted, but of African/Italian decent. Maternal grandmother also adopted, but from Spain. Maternal grandfather is German/Irish (only one not of Mediterranean descent.) crazy family history makes diagnosing these things difficult, I think.

Fucahwe · July 2013

skoczera said:

oscarkat said:

Welcome! My head is still spinning from reading all that, and I feel exhausted for you. Good to have you here!

Ditto!
Welcome and good luck!

Thank you both!

Fucahwe · July 2013

car seat said:
I don't know that you're making a super great impression in here: https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12012620/opening-up-a-can-of-worms-but-here-it-goes/p3

Welcome, I guess.

Lol thanks I guess.

LotzaLuvz · July 2013

Yes, it does. I am also other stuff so I'd never think to ask about this fever. I wonder if certain foods trigger it? Hmmmm now I am going to go do some research. I'm tired of hurting! I havnt even taken a Tylenol with this baby because I'm so afraid. I lost my last son at 17 weeks gestation so I'm being super cautious.

RondackHiker · July 2013

You may be too much of an awesome mom for us. And since you're so busy, it'd be hard to keep up with two different birth month boards. Maybe there are other moms who do it all on March, and you could better relate to them.

Fucahwe · July 2013

RondackHiker said:
You may be too much of an awesome mom for us. And since you're so busy, it'd be hard to keep up with two different birth month boards. Maybe there are other moms who do it all on March, and you could better relate to them.

Oh, thank you! And don't worry about my time, I'll manage. I can do it all, remember?

Fucahwe · July 2013

LotzaLuvz said:
Yes, it does. I am also other stuff so I'd never think to ask about this fever. I wonder if certain foods trigger it? Hmmmm now I am going to go do some research. I'm tired of hurting! I havnt even taken a Tylenol with this baby because I'm so afraid. I lost my last son at 17 weeks gestation so I'm being super cautious.

That's super scary, I hope this pregnancy is as uneventful as possible for you. For me, I haven't found that foods trigger the fevers, but I eat tons of antiinflammatory foods to help keep them at bay. I hate drugs so I try to treat as much with food/exercise as possible. Spinach and kale smoothies for breakfast 5-6x/week help...

LotzaLuvz · July 2013

I was doing the,smoothie thing for awhile but, stopped. I should start back up. Yes, losing him was a nightmare. I gave birth to him and held him in my arm. He was so tiny. I was offered a D and C but decided to give birth to him due to religious reasons. Wound up with a uterine infection a week later. Had to be put in the hospital have a d n c and stay for six days. So i am being super brave trying again but, I am putting my faith in God that everything will be fine this time around.

Fucahwe · July 2013

That is so heartbreaking. I'm a firm believer in the power of positive thoughts, so continue to stay brave and positive. *hugs*

littlepig2 · July 2013

I find it interesting that you ask to be accepted AFTER telling everyone that you're a better mother than them. clearly that wasn't well thought out.

OutOfStep81 · July 2013

car seat said:

I don't know that you're making a super great impression in here: https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12012620/opening-up-a-can-of-worms-but-here-it-goes/p3

Welcome, I guess.

Yeah... I saw her 'awesomeness' after I posted in here. /:)

Fucahwe · July 2013

BlueDot818 said:
Welcome to the board... just a word of advice... it's best to stay out of the drama... even if it lights a fire under you... just let it be...

Thank you...and I guess I'll try *hides face*

TicaAngel00 · August 2013

car seat said:

How does the ignore feature work now that the changes have happened?

@carseat: if you click on the person's username, you can then click ignore on their profile page.

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