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31 Year Old, Mom of 7 - Panama City, FL
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Hello brave ladies, I have been searching and...
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Hello brave ladies, I have been searching and reviewing your stories for months and now that I have become one of you I wanted to share my story.
First let me address the elephant in the room. I am 31 and yes (in my eyes) I have 7 kids.
In 2008 after 8.5 years of trying to conceive my husband and I went through IVF. 2 eggs were transferred and at 16 weeks I found out I was carrying triplets. A boy and identical girls. At 20 weeks I was admitted to the hospital where I stayed on bed rest until I delivered my Angels at 22 weeks and 6 days. Hospital policy is they will not help them survive until they are 23 weeks. My son died in my arms and the girls were still born. 6 months later we tried IVF again and I had a beautiful 9 lbs 5 oz boy. 8 months later I ended up pregnant naturally (never happened before) but I suffered a miscarriage, only to end up pregnant again ( naturally) with another beautiful boy 8 lbs 10oz. Then months later I got pregnant again and now have a gorgeous girl 8lbs 4 oz. My babies are 4yrs, 2 yrs, and 15 months. I am a very blessed mommy but after losing my babies depression hit hard and going undiagnosed for many years I finally hit rock bottom. Within the last year I have been picking up the pieces to be the best wife, mother and me that I can be. Counseling, anti-depressants, working out and dropping 35 lbs from my 5'4" frame. I am now 150. I told myself if I could maintain and prove to my husband that I could maintain a lifestyle change then I wanted a tummy tuck, muscle repair and hernia repair. I'm ready to continue my journey to a healthier, happier me. I'm tired of carrying around not only a reminder of the babies I have but also the ones that I lost. Well I got my wish!! and 1 less thing to be depressed about. Fighting feels great.
First let me address the elephant in the room. I am 31 and yes (in my eyes) I have 7 kids.
In 2008 after 8.5 years of trying to conceive my husband and I went through IVF. 2 eggs were transferred and at 16 weeks I found out I was carrying triplets. A boy and identical girls. At 20 weeks I was admitted to the hospital where I stayed on bed rest until I delivered my Angels at 22 weeks and 6 days. Hospital policy is they will not help them survive until they are 23 weeks. My son died in my arms and the girls were still born. 6 months later we tried IVF again and I had a beautiful 9 lbs 5 oz boy. 8 months later I ended up pregnant naturally (never happened before) but I suffered a miscarriage, only to end up pregnant again ( naturally) with another beautiful boy 8 lbs 10oz. Then months later I got pregnant again and now have a gorgeous girl 8lbs 4 oz. My babies are 4yrs, 2 yrs, and 15 months. I am a very blessed mommy but after losing my babies depression hit hard and going undiagnosed for many years I finally hit rock bottom. Within the last year I have been picking up the pieces to be the best wife, mother and me that I can be. Counseling, anti-depressants, working out and dropping 35 lbs from my 5'4" frame. I am now 150. I told myself if I could maintain and prove to my husband that I could maintain a lifestyle change then I wanted a tummy tuck, muscle repair and hernia repair. I'm ready to continue my journey to a healthier, happier me. I'm tired of carrying around not only a reminder of the babies I have but also the ones that I lost. Well I got my wish!! and 1 less thing to be depressed about. Fighting feels great.
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6 days post
So far so good
I stopped taking my pain meds 2.5 days after my surgery. I didn't like the way I felt on them and I couldn't focus on my school work. I have been driving and out and about. I went to the dr. Today concerned about fluid build up since the drains were removed. He assured me that it wasn't a lot and perfectly normal. My body would expel it. I guess my lymphatic system is a little sluggish right now.
Other than that and being tired of walking hunched over, trying to sneeze and cough takes 4 minutes and wearing these tight CP garments and binder all is well.lol
Other than that and being tired of walking hunched over, trying to sneeze and cough takes 4 minutes and wearing these tight CP garments and binder all is well.lol
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May 7, 2014
Oh wow what a blessing. Congrats on your blessings as well as surgery. You seem to be feeling pretty good and I was the same off my pain meds early. We both are 6 days po . Happy healing.
May 8, 2014
Thank you so much Pinklady211. How cool that we did it on the same day! I am feeling pretty good, all things considering. I was in target today riding the electric cart so I can't complain. How are you feeling?
May 8, 2014
I feeling pretty good! No pain just sore. At this time I can say it has been worth it.
May 8, 2014
same here, it's only really painful when I have to cough or sneeze. I'm glad that you are doing so well. If you are like me I can't wait to start scar care. what are you going to be using for that?
May 8, 2014
I'm glad I'm doing well too and I know u glad as well. Yes I can't wait to do scar therapy either. Right now I have the scar away strips and bio oil. What you gonna be using? You know of any other suggestions?
May 8, 2014
Girl I have too many things to try..lol I will post a picture. I have scar sheets and silicone tape. C panties, bio oil, youthful essentials skin healing gel, and vitamin e 32,000i.u. I think that's it.
May 8, 2014
Lol you getting it right!! We have to keep in touch and compare notes. Hope we both continue to have a smooth recovery!!
May 8, 2014
Wow,thanks for those pics,that was great.I like to see the amount they cut out. How you feeling? And thank u for sharing
May 8, 2014
You are very welcome, thank you for taking the time to read my story. I'm feeling pretty good. I have a little fluid build up. (seroma) which the Dr. said is normal, and since it's a small my body will absorb it. I may have him still drain it on the next visit just because I'm particular about stuff. I can't wait to stand straight and play with my kids and go to the gym, but other than that. I guess for 6 days out I can't complain anymore than that.
May 8, 2014
If I'm understanding your question correctly. I would say it's to me. I have been laying on my side already but because I am still hunched over it is impossible to lay flat on my stomach. I would guess a few weeks. I hope that answers your question.
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