March 2016 Moms

Go get 'em girls!!

Hi everyone,

I'm sitting here post op, I'm out for this time around. Friday night, my band played a show 6hrs away In the UP of Michigan. I had crazy cramping which I thought was bloat/gas, and woke up to the most incredibly sore shoulders! I felt like I was hit by a train for the whole ride home. I had the teensiest bit of spotting when I got home, but my OB wanted me to call if it was blood. The nurse recommended I go to the ER to make sure everything was ok.

It ends up I am SO LUCKY I listened to that advice. Through an ultrasound, they found a high probability of an ectopic pregnancy. The sore shoulders (this was not just normal sore, but could-hardly-move-almost-seeing-stars-shoulder-pain) was a sign of blood in the abdomen. I was rushed into surgery to confirm and ultimately take care of the issue.

I am not sharing this to alarm anyone, but to remind you all that you are SO IMPORTANT, especially during this time in your life. If your dr has a nurse line, don't hesitate to call for any reason. Everyone is rooting for you and the life you are creating, so being cautious is ok. If I had listened more closely to my body and not played a high energy concert and put myself through the rigors of touring (without accepting help), it may not have been as scary as it was (but then again, they took super good care of me and I felt good throughout the whole ordeal). Take care of yourselves! Ask for help! Cherish your precious undertaking - nurturing a new life!!!

They say everything else is fine. I have to wait 3 months, but the OB who had an up close and personal look at everything said I'm a picture of reproductive health and should have no issues next time around. I feel tired, but empowered and optimistic. I may not be a Mommy in March anymore, but I'm even more excited and happy for when this comes. I know I may have a case of the sads eventually, but I feel comfort that I will meet my child(ren) someday and that they'll be so loved and that everything else seems to be going well for me health wise.

I'm sending all my excitement, joy, and best wishes to all of you future Mommies. I'm your 2% chance...all the worries you're having, I'm taking them away as much as I can. Hopefully I'll be on another 2016 Mommies board soon and I'll pop over and say hi.

Best wishes,
- Karen

Re: Go get 'em girls!!

  • Wow!  So sorry for your loss and your whole ordeal, but you sound like you have an amazing outlook on things and I send you all the best wishes in the future!
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  • First, I'm so sorry you went through that and for your loss. Second, you have an amazing attitude! Good luck to you and best wishes for a quick recovery.
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  • Sorry for your loss. Hope your recovery is quick and leads to a short stay in TTC.
  • I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your story to help others. I wish you the best of luck with recovery and trying to conceive again!
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    I'm so sorry for your loss, but thank you for writing this out.  Wishing you a quick recovery!
  • I am sorry for your loss, wishes for a speedy recovery.
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  • I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your story. I am impressed by your positive outlook. You are in my t & p. I hope you are able to join another 2016 board soon!
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    I'm so sorry for your loss, but your outlook is inspiring. Wishing you love and luck over the next year.


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  • So sorry for your loss. Hope your recovery is quick.
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  • You have the most amazing attitude! I'm so sorry for your loss but your strength is inspiring. So many T&P's.
  • So sorry for your loss! Your words are amazing! Much love! ❤️
  • Thank you for sharing this. I'm sorry for your loss and I can only second all the other ladies here who compliment you on your attitude. You'll be an amazing mom someday!

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  • Wow thanks for sharing! It could help someone with those symptoms. I'm so sorry for your loss.
     
     
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