i hate when i read a 6 pager thread and i and i'm judging the fuck out of something….but by the end of the thread, NO ONE has mentioned it. makes me want to keep it to myself.
Hugs for everyone in this thread, whether you need them or not.
I don't really share a ton of personal info, but also nothing has changed that much for me over the year. I am still in therapy for PPA/PPD, unmedicated, but the option for medication is still on the table if/when I feel like I need it, and while currently there is really no end in sight for my sessions, I am OK with that. I still feel really good about taking my new position at work back in May; it's nice to feel like I'm actually doing something for people. Things have been pretty stressful financially, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. H and I are doing really well despite it all, L is pretty amazing, our families and friends are in relatively good health - in the broad sense, this year has been good to us, and we're not ignorant of that. OH and today I just got normal results from my pap two weeks ago, which makes it the third normal result since my LEEP in 2012, and that is a huge weight off of my shoulders.
Nothing to update, really. I've cut my mother's side out completely after the fight with my aunt. It was just the last straw. So, while this holiday season might be a little hard, I'm better off. Made some awesome ohio friends from ML, so that is pretty great!
Post by wildfloweragain on Dec 17, 2014 20:09:41 GMT -5
Encopresis anyone? Update:
We have been to the specialist 3x in a nearby city. DS has had 2 diagnostic procedures. We have determined that it is not Hirsch sprung disease. It is probably functional/behavioral or started out that way. He does sit and make a bowel movement at least 3x/day willingly. He does not go unless scheduled or he has to go badly.
We have had a few cleanouts like for a colonoscopy. We had a glorious week and a half of no accident to awesome output, and then a regression.
I found that not only does he have the psychological freak out episodes the FDA is talking about with miralax, I have also been giving him the wrong dosage of what she prescribed in place of the miralax.
So next step is the right dosage (3x what he was getting.) He also gets metamucil, ground flax seed, tons of water, milk of magnesia, magnesium caltrate, prune juice, probiotics, found some dye free children's multivitamins...
And he has an appointment with a behavioral poop psychologist.
And if he doesn't make good progress in a month we will schedule biofeedback therapy where they put a balloon in his rectum and train him using a computer screen and colors to make the right movements.
"Why would you ruin perfectly good peanuts by adding candy corn? That's like saying hey, I have these awesome nachos, guess I better add some dryer lint." - Nonny
Nothing to update, really. I've cut my mother's side out completely after the fight with my aunt. It was just the last straw. So, while this holiday season might be a little hard, I'm better off. Made some awesome ohio friends from ML, so that is pretty great!
How is it going with the step son and his mom? I missed your update if you did one, sorry.
Post by bananapancakes on Dec 17, 2014 20:14:06 GMT -5
Well, L and I survived 6 long months without my H while he was away at training. He graduated as valedictorian and "top cadet" last month and I am so freaking proud of him! His first assignment is on Parliament Hill in Ottawa so he is away for 5 days and home for 4 at a time. It sucks that we aren't together 100% of the time right now but we are doing okay and this assignment should only last until the end of January and then we should be together again.
L and I moved to a new house close to my H's new office (near Toronto) and while it sucks bring away from family/friends, I love the house and town and we're adjusting just fine. L and I are planning on spending some time in Ottawa in the new year and we hope to meet up with meggers5 and aprilsails. I haven't forgotten!
You were all so supportive during the time of L's very scary birth and hospitalization. He is 8 months now and just the cutest thing ever! We continue to see the neonatology/neurology team regularly but so far, everything looks great!
Post by wildfloweragain on Dec 17, 2014 20:15:25 GMT -5
Anxiety/magnesium supplement update:
Still no panic attacks since September 1st!
I have experienced some mild anxiety a few times, if I have a lot to do. Mainly I just try to do things ahead. I am all set for xmas and feel so happy. I have some big stuff coming up in January that will need to be addressed (class play, dd starting snow sports, appr papers to wrire, observations, etc.) I'm trying not to stress about that stuff yet.
"Why would you ruin perfectly good peanuts by adding candy corn? That's like saying hey, I have these awesome nachos, guess I better add some dryer lint." - Nonny
Post by rupertpenny on Dec 17, 2014 20:19:25 GMT -5
I've had a really good year. We moved to Hong Kong in March and everything has gone really well. I really like my job, and after 5 years of trying (he graduated law school in 09) my H finally got an associate position in a law firm. For the first time in over 2 years we are both employed full time, and for the first time ever we both have generally fulfilling jobs that we enjoy. This has also done wonders for my mental health. I struggled a lot with depression in 2013, and I feel SO much better now than I did a year ago.
My daughter is happy and healthy and I'm enjoying parenthood more and more every day. We also have a wonderful nanny who takes great care of B and makes our lives much easier. I can't wait for our friends and family to see B next week, I'm so proud of her.
Overall I just can't beleive how lucky I am. 18 months ago I never would have thought things would be this good. I'm excited for what 2015 has in store.
Nothing to update, really. I've cut my mother's side out completely after the fight with my aunt. It was just the last straw. So, while this holiday season might be a little hard, I'm better off. Made some awesome ohio friends from ML, so that is pretty great!
How is it going with the step son and his mom? I missed your update if you did one, sorry.
I didn't do one. Things have thankfully quieted down. He is starting preK this coming January with an IEP in place and is progressing so much with his speech. I'm very proud of him.
Things are going okay in lilybugworld. After losing our son at 21w in September, BF and I went through a grief rollercoaster with VERY different grieving styles and comfort levels with being social, etc. But we stuck it out, kept communication lines open, and I feel that we're stronger than ever.
He got a sweet new job closer to my house and has been slowly transitioning toward staying there more and more. We're casually planning a 2015 engagement but of course he won't tell me details
I'm still quite sad on a daily basis and don't feel like I've made as much progress as I should have in three months. My due date is coming up soon and I am hoping once we're past that, I can let go of some of my "I should still be pregnant" obsession.
I want to thank all of ML again for their awesome and continuing support of an occasional poster like me. I love you guys.
Things are going okay in lilybugworld. After losing our son at 21w in September, BF and I went through a grief rollercoaster with VERY different grieving styles and comfort levels with being social, etc. But we stuck it out, kept communication lines open, and I feel that we're stronger than ever.
He got a sweet new job closer to my house and has been slowly transitioning toward staying there more and more. We're casually planning a 2015 engagement but of course he won't tell me details
I'm still quite sad on a daily basis and don't feel like I've made as much progress as I should have in three months. My due date is coming up soon and I am hoping once we're past that, I can let go of some of my "I should still be pregnant" obsession.
I want to thank all of ML again for their awesome and continuing support of an occasional poster like me. I love you guys.
I'm liking this for the things going well with BF and possible engagement <3 I love you!
Post by rupertpenny on Dec 17, 2014 20:44:02 GMT -5
Can someone just say a name? I would except I don't really know who everyone is talking about. I don't really feel like reading the whole thread again, but I guess I will if I have to.
Post by noodleskooze on Dec 17, 2014 20:49:09 GMT -5
schitzengiggles I've gone through the same thing as your DH minus the lesion. Optic neuritis, tests, MRIs, lumbar punctures, etc. All inconclusive. I hate the waiting game. FWIW, my dr. recommended I take Vit. D in the meantime, apparently research shows it may help.
A while back i asked what to get my difficult to shop for dad and his wife for Christmas. I got some good suggestions and ended up going with a smoked salmon gift basket (with some other stuff) and a beer sampler.