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[LittleSpy]

Thanks a bunch, ladies.

This may be an overshare, but I want to raise awareness. Essentially, his killer was untreated sleep apnea. I think the apnea was likely a complication of his obesity since it didn't appear until he had gotten bigger than he had ever been before.

PLEASE, if you (or anyone you know) suffer from sleep apnea, go to the doctor & have a sleep study done NOW. It's a very serious condition. It's not like he was unaware that it was serious but he always just brushed it off when anyone expressed any concern about it. I'm sure he never imagined this would actually happen.

I know he wanted to live. And he was so excited about being an uncle. He was a good man and a great older brother and I really looked up to him a lot. This is so selfish of me, but it absolutely kills me that my daughter won't ever get to meet him. Sometimes I still can't even believe it's real.

Eat well, exercise regularly, and take care of yourselves!

 

[LaraJJ]

Oh LittleSpy I am just so sorry for your loss, how difficult it must have been for you. Thanks for sharing anout sleep apnoea - I never realised it could actually be that serious, its definately good to know.

Hugs, and take care of yourself and bubs Xxx

 

[bigbetty]

Hi ladies, how are we all this morning?

Can you believe that Fran is 12 weeks old today?????

Thought I would post some pics to show how much she has grown.......

They were taken at 2 days, 5 weeks and today at 12 weeks old.

 

[StarlitHome]

Oooh she's growing like a weed, bigbetty! My goodness! So cute...

I was woken up by *boot* *boot* *boot* from Miss Molly this morning, 7:30am! She's already a bright-and-early riser

 

[bigbetty]

Aw feeling the kicks is the bit I miss most about being pregnant xxx

 

[Mustang_Love]

I'm so sorry for your loss Littlespy. Make sure you allow yourself to cry when you need to. My brother passed away unexpectedly in June so I understand what you are feeling. Take it easy on yourself, ok?

 

[XxSamBxX]

Just wanted to stop by and say hi! had my on the 22nd not sure how far along i am i have had 2 miscarriages before so hoping this lil one is for keeps

 

[bigbetty]

Congratulations Sam - fingers crossed it's a sticky bean this time

 

[BrandysBabies]

Hey ladies! I'm back!! I have never been so happy to see AF in my life! Lol! I am in really good spirits and ready to start trying again. So is Kevin! Hahaha! He claims this is the funnest part. Lol! Anyway, today is CD1 and it feels so good to be back in the game. It was a rough month, with a lot of emotion, but we are stronger for it as a couple. We have decided not to use the name Zoe Mae if we have a girl this time. It was the only name we had picked out and in our hearts we know it belonged to the baby we lost. We made a little memorial for her and will love her always.

Anyway, I know I will get through this, and mostly because of something that happened today. I dont know if I ever told any of you this, but my next door neighbor found out she was pregnant 2 weeks after I did. At first I was excited for her and we shared in the fun of baby talk with eachother for a few weeks, our biggest thing being how we both wanted girls so badly this time. Then when I found out I had lost the baby I became very resentful. I felt like it was so unfair that this 19yr old girl, who was on her second "accidental" baby, still living with her mother, got to have another little one, while at 34yrs old here I was with a loving husband, and a stable life, trying with everything in me for this baby only to lose it. It just didnt seem right or fair to me in any way at all. And it wasnt like I could avoid her, as we shared a yard and our sons played together every day. She was there for me to talk to when the miscarriage finally happened and tried not to talk about her pregnancy too much and I really appriciated that. She has since moved into a house with her boyfriend and son, but her mother still lives next door so we see her every once in a while now. Anyway, now that I have babbled! Lol! Today, she stopped by to show me something. He ultrasound showing that she was having a little girl. At first my heart caught and ached ever so badly (tears in eyes as typing). But then I felt this overwhelming sense of genuine happiness for her. It also made me realize though, that now I could care less whether we have a girl or a boy, just as long as it makes it and grows into an amazing part of our family.

Okay, I think that is the longest post I have ever made! Lol! Sorry! I just missed you all so much and that all just came spilling out! Okay, okay, no more "m" word from me! Moving forward! Not forgetting, but letting go! On to "Adventures In Babymaking!!!"

 

[sma1588]

hey hun, its good to see u back and know that ure doing better. i cant begin to imagine what u went through and how hard it was to have some1 being preg right next to you like that. i wish you the best in catching that egg and having a sticky little bean. big hugs

 

[andella95]

Brandy! I'm so happy to hear from you on here again! I didn't realize you were the same age as me, lol.

As for me, I'm doing alright...my hormones are normalizing and it's actually NOT a good thing because I'm in a very emotional, unbalanced state - almost like the worst ever PMS. At first I worried it meant that something was going wrong, but it happened right at 10 weeks and I realized it was just the normal time for a hormone "shift." I'm having to pee more than ever, and I've been having lots of those stretching feelings when rolling over in bed.

Hope everyone is doing well...

 

[StarlitHome]

Brandy, I'm so glad to hear from you again!

I'm doing good - still having nausea randomly but other than that I feel great. Right now I'm getting ready to travel to BC to visit my family, who I haven't seen in over a year! I'm so excited - I leave on Monday night

Looking forward to seeing my family and friends, and to showing off my baby bump. It's going to be funny to see my little brothers' reactions to their big sis being pregnant - they're 4 years old and not very familiar with pregnant people!

 

[BrandysBabies]

Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Andie!! I am so happy everything with little bean is going good! I think about you all the time and was hoping that little person inside you was sticking around! You know you have the biggest cheerleader in me! I was reading a while back but still couldnt being myself to post, but I read you were having some troubles. Are you feeling any better on that front? I hope so Andie! You deserve happiness!

 

[BrandysBabies]

Starlit- Look at you! Are you seriously already 21wks!! OMG! It feels like yesterday that you were announcing your BFP! Congrats on the baby girl!! And Molly is such a cute name!

 

[andella95]

Which troubles...I've had all sorts the past few weeks, lol. As far as baby goes....everything's been good after last time I had spotting, which was 8w5d.

But honestly, this is absolutely my favorite thread and I really wish everyone on here would post more!! You are ALL so awesome!

I am having the hardest time in the world typing! I can't spell anything right and I keep putting the completely wrong words and even have the order all mixed up. It's so entertaining (and annoying). I shouldn't bother correcting myself and it would be a good laugh for us all.

 

[BrandysBabies]

Nope, not gonna go there. Lol! Since you dont remember we arent rehashing! Hahaha!

BTW, I will be living vicariously through you until I get my BFP! Are you up for a good stalking?

 

[andella95]

I am so boring.....

 

[BrandysBabies]

No you are not! You have been one of my biggest supports and i identify with you so much. Besides, I'm pretty boring too! lol! But I would rather be boring and happy then have constant mad drama in my life.

 

[andella95]

Much agreed on the drama thing!

....my doctor made me do the three hour glucose test - at only 10 weeks. I'm pretty sure I passed, but that wasn't fun. And to think I have to do it again! Better safe than sorry though. Still really unsure if I want to stick with my current doctor or not. I mean, they are still doing their residencies and are being supervised by another doctor. Not too sure about having someone inexperienced do a c-section on me!

 

[StarlitHome]

Starlit- Look at you! Are you seriously already 21wks!! OMG! It feels like yesterday that you were announcing your BFP! Congrats on the baby girl!! And Molly is such a cute name!

I know, it's just flying by! Luckily it feels that way to me as well

Andie, I had to do that glucose test too (blech ugh terrible disgusting) and passed and it hasn't been brought up again... So far... Of course I have a doctor's appointment this Saturday so I guess we'll see what happens.
I also have to do that pain-in-the-neck 24-hour pee collection test? Have to start it tomorrow, I am not looking forward to it!