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Pregnancy is Great - Looking Prego 3 Yrs Later, Not So Great - Hartford, CT
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I'm two weeks away and getting excited. After meeting with my PS last week for almost an hour I've felt ready and excited about my big day. He's prepared me for the worst but the part that makes me feel optimistic is that they actually want you to walk around. Sitting around would make me crazy. I know I'll need to listen to my body but like with my two c-sections I didn't push myself I just felt good and walking the day after each I feel was the key. We'll see! He did tell me that the drains could stay in for 2-3 weeks and that sounds longer than anyone I've read on this site but again he's preparing me for the worst. The hospital called today to do pre-admission stuff so that's all set. I'm again thankful for the 1 night stay in the hospital. I'll miss my husband and the kiddos but I think it will give me peace of mind. OK , not much to report on at this point just babbling. My Grandmother is letter me borrow her leather power recliner that I love and sleep in every Sunday that I'm at her house. That will be a good thing I think - it hoists your butt all the way up to a standing position so should help me take it easy on my newly flattened abs! :~)
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6 days pre
1 week away
Its been a whirlwind since my last update. My husband and I celebrated our 10th anniversary and our oldest just turned 5 yesterday. I can't believe I'm 1 week away from my big event. I went to dinner tonight with friends and I'll be spending the weekend with friends so I'm happy to get some social stuff in as I'm assuming I'll be laying low for at least two weeks. My husband treated both of us Sunday to a wonderful day at a new spa in town. We had an hour massage, hung out in a whirlpool and then sat in a relaxation room for an hour. I really needed that as I am stressing about the surgery and being put under. I'm excited but as it nears I see myself getting scared again. My family is being super supportive but I just don't want to regret anything or have any issues because outside of a prego looking belly I'm in good shape, an active person and feel good. I just don't want to open the door to problems that I would have otherwise not had if I didn't go through with this. I'm the only one who's unhappy with how I look. Just being truthful - but in the next breath I get excited about having my pre-prego body back again and I trust the surgeons I have and I'm optimistic about my recovery. I started to go towards more of a liquid, light diet today in preparation for next week. I ate haddock for dinner but otherwise soup, yogurt and lots of water. I'm going to pick up smoothies, fruits and bars because I know I'll start to drag eating like this. I also found out that fresh pineapple, which I love, can help with swelling so you guessed it I'll be all over that. I need to finish up on getting everything I need tomorrow so I'm prepared because we have another busy weekend coming up. I'm making sure I try and snuggle with my kiddos each night in the rocking chair because I'll miss that for a while. Ok that's it for now.
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June 13, 2013
I'm scheduled to have a Tt on June 19th too. Praying all goes well. :-)
June 17, 2013
Yes best to you on the 19th as well. I'm so anxious, nervous and excited. We're only two days away can you believe it? I wish you all the best and so far you're the only other person I've chatted with going on the 19th. I'll check in with you after the 19th and you do the same. Be well - to both of us. :-)
June 21, 2013
I've been in pain and uncomfortable with cg. Hate getting up or sitting down so much pain. I feel like something is going to come out from my stomach. My hubby has been so wonderful. Don't know what I would of done without him. My feet are swollen. And my lipo areas. I don't have much of an appetite but forcing myself to eat. My stomach looks flat and bb looks good. In glad you are having a good recovery and have the family support :-)
June 21, 2013
Oh sweetie its got to get better.Im eating clear soups and cheerios soaked in milk very lite. our bellies a smooshed under these CGs so hard for food to digest normally. Im also a big fan of sipping on canada dry ginger ale. ginger helps ease queasiness but also gives you burps to deflate that bloated feeling. make sure you are keeping.your feet up and your head up but dont crunch yourself. my surgeon has me taking valium every 6 hours to help my muscles relax and im mow just taking 1600 ibuprofen with the antibiotic. keep sipping water or gatorade to get your swellimg down. these all just sugesstions but since its friday I would call you PS now so you can have comfort over the weekend.
June 21, 2013
I saw my ps yesterday when I was feeling worse. Thanks for advice. I know things will just get better. Slowly but surely.
June 18, 2013
Good luck tomorrow! I'll be after you on Thursday. :-)
June 18, 2013
Thanks Nichole. Good luck to you too on Thursday. I'm pretty calm right now but we'll see how calm I am at 5:30 when we get to the hospital :-)
June 20, 2013
Nichole your probably up and getting psyched for your turn today. You've been a great resource for me in preparing so I know you're going to great. You're also in really good shape and my PS said today having strong abs made this surgery a little easier. Sadly, I haven't been to the gym in a year but I maintain a healthy diet and stay busy with my kids. Good luck today and I'm sending positive vibes your way.
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