DDA Chapter 10

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Walmart I think, but don't hold me to it, that it is a back to school special.

i think i rembered someone talking about 22 cent crayons..was that a special promotion or is that all of the time at some store? if so, which store?
Thanks

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Here's Pat Pat Rocket.

 

[babytrees]

Here's Pat Pat Rocket.

you are so talented!!

 

[UP Disney]

Well, we're leaving for the ultrasound in about 45 minutes. I wanted to pop in to update you all on what is going on with me.

I ran to walmart yesterday to pick up a few things, and while I was in the checkout line, I started to get really hot. I wasn't too worried, as I knew I was not dehydrated. However, as I finished up, I felt all the blood rush from my head. Next thing I knew I was on the floor, surrounded by 15 walmart employees, who were holding me down, telling me I had passed out, and not to move. The emergency response team came, and I had to lie there for 10 minutes until they decided I didn't have any broken bones, no split skull and no likely concussion. They helped me up and to the office where I sat for another 15 minutes drinking water and reassuring them that I wasn't going to sue.

Finally, they escorted me to the car, and I headed home. I stopped at the doctor's office on my way home, and they checked me out as well. The baby was fine, and they concurred that I didn't have a concussion. The doctor thinks that my blood pressure is a bit low, and dips if I don't eat enough or drink enough. So, I now have to stock my purse with granola bars, etc.

I got home, and crawled into bed. I think I went into shock at that point. I called Alan (who was out of town on a story), crying hysterically. He was really concerned, and after talking to me for a while, called his boss. Luckily, his company is really family oriented, and they agreed to send a replacement, so Alan could come home. Meanwhile, Katie took great care of me. She brought me ice for the knot on the back of my head (as large as my palm), got me water and food and checked on me every hour so I could check my eyes. Bless her heart! She was a real trooper. She also took care of all the other kids.

Alan arrived home at 5:00 last night, and hasn't let me out of his sight since then. I expected problems being 41 and pregnant, but I wasn't expecting anything like this! However, I'm doing ok. I'm bruised (my rear end is the worst), and sore, but I'm in one piece.

I'll update you all on the ultrasound when I get home.

Prayers & I'm so happy to hear that you are fine (except for being bruised) and so is Peanut.

 

[Glynis]

Warning-hugely long and personal post coming up. You can pass over it but I have to get it out.

Last night after I got off of work my volunteer (and friend) said that if I wanted to she could take me to her friend to see if she could help with some pain I’ve been experiencing since Tuesday in my neck. For some reason, I said fine if she can help I’ll do it. God lead me there, I believe.

Lynne is a massage therapist and one look at me said she’d fit me in right then and there. (Phyllis has never taken anybody over there without calling first…another God thing). While working on my neck, Lynne really was like a therapist and I spent quite a bit of the time crying. She said I need to open up and get a blanket of caring around me and I need to start leaning on other strong people because I can’t do it on my own anymore. So I come to my friends asking for that strength.

Usually when there is stress in our life it gives us a break….you know work is stressful, home is okay. I don’t get that break and I haven’t had that break in a long time.

You all know most of my troubles at work so bear with me as you get a glimpse into what it’s been like at home.

My husband has ADD, and uses that as an excuse for everything. Nothing is ever his fault, ever…it is always somebody else’s fault, usually mine. About a month ago he spouted off some heartbreaking things….including that he has never trusted me from the last time we separated because I mentioned divorce. That was 10+ years ago. When we last had trouble I said he had one job and that was to find a couples counselor. That Sunday I told him I wouldn’t go to a couples counselor until he had gotten personal help. I also wrote him a letter….he thought it was a letter of my forgiving him….it wasn’t. As of Wednesday night he hadn’t gone to a counselor, doesn’t have an appointment and I don’t think has any intention of going.

In the letter I told him I didn’t like who I saw in the mirror and more importantly I didn’t like what my girls saw when they look at me. I have lost who I am somewhere in the shuffle of covering his butt when he screws up, in one way or another. I am done…it has never been my job to change him….but I have changed and I want to go back to the way I was before. I grew up…I don’t think he has.

So right now I am trying to figure out where my life is headed, where my marriage is headed, if it’s even salvageable. You all have been my beacon of light when I’ve needed you and my normalcy in this storm. Thank you.

A few of you know more and as I feel up to it, I will probably share more, so please be patient with me.

Theresa - as ever you are in my prayers. I'm so glad that you are opening up. It helps to have a knowledgeable group of supporters around you at this time. We love you and are here for you no matter what happens with your marriage. Please let me know if there's something I can do!

 

[UP Disney]

Warning-hugely long and personal post coming up. You can pass over it but I have to get it out.

Last night after I got off of work my volunteer (and friend) said that if I wanted to she could take me to her friend to see if she could help with some pain I’ve been experiencing since Tuesday in my neck. For some reason, I said fine if she can help I’ll do it. God lead me there, I believe.

Lynne is a massage therapist and one look at me said she’d fit me in right then and there. (Phyllis has never taken anybody over there without calling first…another God thing). While working on my neck, Lynne really was like a therapist and I spent quite a bit of the time crying. She said I need to open up and get a blanket of caring around me and I need to start leaning on other strong people because I can’t do it on my own anymore. So I come to my friends asking for that strength.

Usually when there is stress in our life it gives us a break….you know work is stressful, home is okay. I don’t get that break and I haven’t had that break in a long time.

You all know most of my troubles at work so bear with me as you get a glimpse into what it’s been like at home.

My husband has ADD, and uses that as an excuse for everything. Nothing is ever his fault, ever…it is always somebody else’s fault, usually mine. About a month ago he spouted off some heartbreaking things….including that he has never trusted me from the last time we separated because I mentioned divorce. That was 10+ years ago. When we last had trouble I said he had one job and that was to find a couples counselor. That Sunday I told him I wouldn’t go to a couples counselor until he had gotten personal help. I also wrote him a letter….he thought it was a letter of my forgiving him….it wasn’t. As of Wednesday night he hadn’t gone to a counselor, doesn’t have an appointment and I don’t think has any intention of going.

In the letter I told him I didn’t like who I saw in the mirror and more importantly I didn’t like what my girls saw when they look at me. I have lost who I am somewhere in the shuffle of covering his butt when he screws up, in one way or another. I am done…it has never been my job to change him….but I have changed and I want to go back to the way I was before. I grew up…I don’t think he has.

So right now I am trying to figure out where my life is headed, where my marriage is headed, if it’s even salvageable. You all have been my beacon of light when I’ve needed you and my normalcy in this storm. Thank you.

A few of you know more and as I feel up to it, I will probably share more, so please be patient with me.

Prayers and as you go through this development. I'm so sorry that you are struggling with this. You are strong and can get through this. Please feel free to vent to us whenever you need to. I'm so sorry that I have not been there for you lately. I'm glad to hear that there have been others there to support you.

 

[Glynis]

...so after all that bag talk, I bought one I didn't post. I found it talking to Janet last night and she even sent me alike for finding it cheaper! So here's what I went with - I wanted one that looked like a purse/carry on bag. If I don't like it, I'm gonna get the orginial bag in red.

http://www.ebags.com/mobile_edge/womens_casual_tote/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=118596

Love it!

 

[UP Disney]

Speaking of sad....

Did you hear that Randy Pausch died? (He's the gentlemen who did that "Last Lecture" I had mentioned months ago...he died this morning from complications from the pancreatic cancer....

for whatever reason...it has stirred up emotions from when my dad died of cancer....

Randy was an amazing gentlemen. I'm sorry to hear of his passing.

as you deal with the emotions of your dad's loss.

 

[Glynis]

i think i rembered someone talking about 22 cent crayons..was that a special promotion or is that all of the time at some store? if so, which store?
Thanks

Walmart. The crayola brand is 22 cents. The Roseart band is 17 cents.

 

[tink2020]

Seriously Glynis, STOP CATCHING UP and post your own news already!

Here's Pat Pat Rocket.

Holy cow, that is wonderful!

 

[babytrees]

Theresa - as ever you are in my prayers. I'm so glad that you are opening up. It helps to have a knowledgeable group of supporters around you at this time. We love you and are here for you no matter what happens with your marriage. Please let me know if there's something I can do!

this morning as I was walking to work I wondered to myself how long it would take to walk to Glynis's house. Then I figured it would take longer than the 5 extra minutes I had given myself

 

[UP Disney]

...so after all that bag talk, I bought one I didn't post. I found it talking to Janet last night and she even sent me alike for finding it cheaper! So here's what I went with - I wanted one that looked like a purse/carry on bag. If I don't like it, I'm gonna get the orginial bag in red.

http://www.ebags.com/mobile_edge/womens_casual_tote/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=118596

I love it!!!! I may have to check out buying one of those.

 

[Glynis]

Well, first things first.

It's a boy!!!!

Second, the doctor looked at several things. First, they ruled out spina bifida. The spine looks perfect! There are several "markers" they look for with regards to Down's syndrome; the measurement of part of the brain, the skin fold at the neck, eye spacing, and kidneys. Everything looks good except for the kidney. Even that was not enough to make the doctor nervous. At this stage in my pregnancy, his kidneys should be measuring at no more than 4.0 cm, but Peanut's right kidney is measuring 4.1. It's what they call a soft marker. So, that, along with my age, increase my chances of having a baby with Down's syndrome by 2 percent max. I can live with those odds!

We took all the kids with us, and they thought it was wonderful! At one point, it even looked like Peanut was waving to them. Alan and I were just so relieved that all seems to be well.

Thanks for all your prayers, good thoughts and pixie dust! We appreciate it all!

 

[babytrees]

Seriously Glynis, STOP CATCHING UP and post your own news already!




Holy cow, that is wonderful!

reminder to self....don't mess with you!!

 

[Glynis]

this morning as I was walking to work I wondered to myself how long it would take to walk to Glynis's house. Then I figured it would take longer than the 5 extra minutes I had given myself

Well, I'm always as close as a phone call!

 

[babytrees]

Well, first things first.

It's a boy!!!!

Second, the doctor looked at several things. First, they ruled out spina bifida. The spine looks perfect! There are several "markers" they look for with regards to Down's syndrome; the measurement of part of the brain, the skin fold at the neck, eye spacing, and kidneys. Everything looks good except for the kidney. Even that was not enough to make the doctor nervous. At this stage in my pregnancy, his kidneys should be measuring at no more than 4.0 cm, but Peanut's right kidney is measuring 4.1. It's what they call a soft marker. So, that, along with my age, increase my chances of having a baby with Down's syndrome by 2 percent max. I can live with those odds!

We took all the kids with us, and they thought it was wonderful! At one point, it even looked like Peanut was waving to them. Alan and I were just so relieved that all seems to be well.

Thanks for all your prayers, good thoughts and pixie dust! We appreciate it all!

Woohoo!!! a boy and a healthy one at that!!

 

[tink2020]

Well, first things first.

It's a boy!!!!

Second, the doctor looked at several things. First, they ruled out spina bifida. The spine looks perfect! There are several "markers" they look for with regards to Down's syndrome; the measurement of part of the brain, the skin fold at the neck, eye spacing, and kidneys. Everything looks good except for the kidney. Even that was not enough to make the doctor nervous. At this stage in my pregnancy, his kidneys should be measuring at no more than 4.0 cm, but Peanut's right kidney is measuring 4.1. It's what they call a soft marker. So, that, along with my age, increase my chances of having a baby with Down's syndrome by 2 percent max. I can live with those odds!

We took all the kids with us, and they thought it was wonderful! At one point, it even looked like Peanut was waving to them. Alan and I were just so relieved that all seems to be well.

Thanks for all your prayers, good thoughts and pixie dust! We appreciate it all!

It's about time you posted!! Congratulations!!!!!!! irate: irate: irate:

I'm so glad the kids got to go, and had a good experience. :

I think it's wonderful to have just a 2% chance. As for the kidneys, please try not to worry too much. At one point during the pregnancy, each of my girls had a kidney or two that was a bit off in measurements, and it was just extra urine, etc due to the timing of the scan.

I'm so thrilled for your whole family!

 

[Glynis]

It's about time you posted!! Congratulations!!!!!!! irate: irate: irate:

I'm so glad the kids got to go, and had a good experience. :

I think it's wonderful to have just a 2% chance. As for the kidneys, please try not to worry too much. At one point during the pregnancy, each of my girls had a kidney or two that was a bit off in measurements, and it was just extra urine, etc due to the timing of the scan.

I'm so thrilled for your whole family!

The doctor told us that it's very common, especially for boys, to have one kidney measure larger than the other. So, he was really unconcerned. He couldn't say definitively that Down's is ruled out, but I can live with 2%!

He did say that it would be a good idea for me to come back at 33 weeks for another ultrasound to measure the kidneys again. So, I guess we'll go back in 13 weeks!

 

[babytrees]

Well, I'm always as close as a phone call!

would you pm me your phone # so I can get it into the phone...please?? so I can have you at my fingertips.

 

[tink2020]

The doctor told us that it's very common, especially for boys, to have one kidney measure larger than the other. So, he was really unconcerned. He couldn't say definitively that Down's is ruled out, but I can live with 2%!

He did say that it would be a good idea for me to come back at 33 weeks for another ultrasound to measure the kidneys again. So, I guess we'll go back in 13 weeks!

Well, just consider it a bonus/blessing in disguise since they weren't too concerned and yet you get to see him again! 33 weeks (I'm sure you might remember, since you had a twin pregnancy) is such a great time for a scan! They are still small enough to see lots of parts, movement, etc but you see so many different things than at 20ish weeks!