I know that this disease zaps all of us. I know we all feel horrid. I know we all want to feel better. I know I do. Don't you guys want to have fun, I know I do. I came to this board to meet people who feel like me and want to know what to do to feel better and what you guys do to achieve that! Don't get me wrong, I whined a few days ago and I had a great support system here, many suggestions and ideas and I took them all to heart and it made my trip to NM so much better! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Sometimes I think we are all so focused on the disease that we forget to look for the fun of life and the great things we have to experience.
I am going to have twin grandbabbies - boys - soon. Can you just see me smiling here! I am going to make a $50 donation to the chairty of your choice to the person who picks the closest date/time. I cannot believe that only 6 people have responded. REALLY? Come on people, play. She is due April 18th with twins.
Please play, don't let this disease win, let's have fun!
I agree with wanting to do fun things. I have been such a stick in the mud for SO many years, just because I didn't "feel" like doing anything :/
I always knew there was something really wrong, but no doctor ever picked up on all my symptoms as a whole! As much as I don't like, or appreciate this disease, I am so dang happy to finally know what it is!!! FINALLY!!!!
MAT, it would also be fun to guess the weight! A friend of mine has two twin boys, born within 2 weeks of their due date, weighing in at over 6.5 pounds! His wife was so very happy to finally deliver them!
Whew! What a scare! My baby girl started having contractions Friday morning (she is only 27 1/2 weeks). They got the contractions stopped and are giving her a type of steriod shots yesterday, today and tomorrow that will help the babies' lungs develop just in case they decide they have had enough of being cramped up (my daughter is tall but small) and are ready to be born. Deb is high risk because of some kidney/bladder problems she was born with and had very major surgery on when she was 2 and has had years of treatments. When she became pregnant her obgyn referred her to be a patient at UNC medical center (which pains both my exhusband and I as we are anyone but UNC fans -- for sports of course, we graduated from a rival university) but they are one of the best medical centers in the state as well as the country. They told her she can continue to work (she is a k, 1, 2 teacher of children with autism in a self-contained classroom) as long as she feels she can. I worry about that as keeping up with 8 - 5, 6 and 7 year olds with some of their disabilities and problems cannot be easy but she loves her job and dearly loves her children this year she wants to stay as long as she can. They think perhaps now they can get her to at least 32 weeks so if you have not picked your date, I would pick earlier. As her mom can I change the day I picked? In case of a tie I will pick whoever comes closer to their weights - yes will be a 2nd question to those.
Hi Mat, im sorry to hear she is having contractions already. Twins usually come earlier. I did pick a date but forget what it was. Hugs and prayers to your daughter and babies. Keep us posted.
"Never give up hope" thank you so much for the thoughts and prayers. Hope you picked an early date! I picked April 4th and am thinking I am going to lose! I planned my travel schedule to be home by March 20th and no travel after that until the boys are here. I could be in trouble! I know they come early, we are just hoping she can carry them until at least 32 to 35 weeks. I am so excited, I cannot wait for the boys to be born. Can't you just see me smiling? F this disease, I am having grandbabies!
I will say March 28. I want those boys to be healthy and hearty. My daughter-in-law is pregnant (no twins) and due May 25. This is her second so we are a bit more relaxed this time, but you never do let your guard down completely. My biggest concern for the children is that the psoriasis does not pass on to them. It seems to have a genetic connection in my family. My grandmother had it, my mother, my sister, me and my son. So far my son has plaque, but no real symptoms of PsA. He sees the difficulty I have and I know he is concerned too.If I should happen to guess the closest, I would want the donation to go to the National Psoriasis Foundation.
I’m so sorry to hear about the complications. I can’t imagine what your whole family is going through. My guess is 3/5.
I was recently diagnosed and my pain isn’t nearly as bad as most here, but it’s made me an emotional wreck. I won’t let this disease play with my emotions any more. I’m done feeling sorry for myself and I’m ready to live each day to the fullest.
I am a former NICU nurse for 18+ years. I am relieved your daughter recv'd a betamethasone injection just in case. I don't know how big daddy is, but my guess is 3/26 near the full moon. Hopefully, she will keep them in longer, God willing.
I'm so sorry to hear about the complications. I can't imagine what your whole family is going through. My guess is 3/5.
I was recently diagnosed and my pain isn't nearly as bad as most here, but it's made me an emotional wreck. I won't let this disease play with my emotions any more. I'm done feeling sorry for myself and I'm ready to live each day to the fullest.