tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427274822037608854.post6947535160690717662..comments2023-10-15T03:26:52.884-05:00Comments on Just crazy enough to try: Risk versus SacrificeNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904286943340898221noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427274822037608854.post-76246956459485494852007-12-14T21:09:00.000-05:002007-12-14T21:09:00.000-05:00I'm with the others, I think taking the meds is wo...I'm with the others, I think taking the meds is worth the risk.<BR/><BR/>(hugs) <BR/><BR/>A big.. wooohoooo! on the end of exams this semester. :)<BR/><BR/>And don't worry too much about movement, most women don't feel it till around 20 weeks. It has a lot to do where the baby is, and where the placenta is located.Sambalinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03431366396844254056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427274822037608854.post-27655684923957369822007-12-13T22:31:00.000-05:002007-12-13T22:31:00.000-05:00News Release: REAL MOTHERS TAKE MEDS!!!!!Get acqua...News Release: REAL MOTHERS TAKE MEDS!!!!!<BR/><BR/>Get acquainted with Benadryl. Pregnant mother's sleep drug of choice when the your regular meds aren't doing the job!!thricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528308384855206125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427274822037608854.post-33122680476183609762007-12-13T19:39:00.000-05:002007-12-13T19:39:00.000-05:00I'm at 15 weeks, not showing and not feeling any m...I'm at 15 weeks, not showing and not feeling any movement either. And I worry all the time about what could be wrong. But, on the better side of things ... I got to hold a 5-week-old baby last night and it was won-der-ful. <BR/><BR/>You are doing the right thing.Electronic Goosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161775422936225445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427274822037608854.post-43872766558896425742007-12-13T17:17:00.000-05:002007-12-13T17:17:00.000-05:00I, too finished my exams..thank goodness!!! Now I ...I, too finished my exams..thank goodness!!! Now I could relax for the holiday and so could you!<BR/><BR/>15 weeks is about 3 months, correct? I felt movement in the 4th month I believe.<BR/><BR/>My first one (18 years old I was pregnant) I didn't notice movement OR KNOW that I was pregnant until 6 months into the pregnancy...<BR/><BR/>You and baby are doing great..:)<BR/>Put your feet up and enjoy your time off from school.Bleeding Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02689816555725078811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427274822037608854.post-83570076102416857652007-12-13T05:59:00.000-05:002007-12-13T05:59:00.000-05:00I agree, the meds are important and the risks are ...I agree, the meds are important and the risks are worth it.Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210823139583056706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427274822037608854.post-35117232751193968902007-12-12T23:55:00.000-05:002007-12-12T23:55:00.000-05:00Firstly, the time between starting to feel better ...Firstly, the time between starting to feel better post first-trimester and starting to show and know you're pregnant is pretty ... unsettling. Or it can be. I didn't feel anything until far after 18 weeks, and I didn't have to unbutton my top buttons until about 20 weeks. Don't worry. You'll be huge soon. IT's always the women who are definitely showing at 10 weeks who wind up with the perfect little model "basketball under the shirt" belly. <BR/><BR/>You take the meds because you care, and because non-manic mama is vital to your fetus's well being. The less depressed you are, the better off *everyone* is.BroccoliEaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01617721483953789523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427274822037608854.post-67187338163761739762007-12-12T23:46:00.000-05:002007-12-12T23:46:00.000-05:00wait and you will see. Up to 16weeks I was not sho...wait and you will see. Up to 16weeks I was not showing at all and than it started... OMG, now I am already huge. As for movement, It is early, very early. Try to stay positive!!!!! HUGSCibelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02361386515177047271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427274822037608854.post-86944647865959732042007-12-12T21:23:00.000-05:002007-12-12T21:23:00.000-05:00What everyone else said. You need to take the med...What everyone else said. You need to take the medication. Your doctor agrees you need to take the medication. It's important for the baby's health and safety that you don't have a full blown depressive episode, if it can possibly be avoided. End of story.niobehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10685766216611639434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427274822037608854.post-72655491763822944042007-12-12T20:08:00.000-05:002007-12-12T20:08:00.000-05:00I worry too every day that the baby is still alive...I worry too every day that the baby is still alive and well. I live for hearing the heartbeat every 4 weeks and as soon as I'm big enough I'm getting one of those at home dopplers. <BR/><BR/>I agree that your mental health is as important as your baby if not more. I will be thinking of you as we journey through the next 6 or so months together.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534236391745808702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427274822037608854.post-92146479146047444192007-12-12T20:02:00.000-05:002007-12-12T20:02:00.000-05:00Yeah for the end of exams. Hope you did well. As...Yeah for the end of exams. Hope you did well. As for the drugs, you have to take care of you, so you can take care of everything else.Navigating The Rapidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17136888490226094765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427274822037608854.post-54058311610736045412007-12-12T17:40:00.000-05:002007-12-12T17:40:00.000-05:00Sweetie,You and I are in the same boat here. I fee...Sweetie,<BR/><BR/>You and I are in the same boat here. I feel for you, since I have a heck of a time focusing when I'm not on my meds. And now, I AM on them and dope that I am, I'm still not able to focus very well.<BR/><BR/>Stupid hormones. sigh<BR/><BR/>I'm worried my current bout of the crazies is egging you on on these dead baby thoughts. If you are worried, then call your Doc, and go get dopplered. He can do it and find the baby no problem. <BR/><BR/>Okey-dokey?Aureliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691032415028867902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427274822037608854.post-43544398644149936502007-12-12T15:33:00.000-05:002007-12-12T15:33:00.000-05:00Congratulations! I didn't feel movement in my preg...Congratulations! <BR/><BR/>I didn't feel movement in my pregnancies until beyond 15 weeks. A doppler would be an option but I'd wait until the doctor and nurses easily get a heartbeat on the doppler themselves.<BR/><BR/>About the drugs and sacrifice, Julia is right. None of this "real" mother crap. You are one and I don't think spiraling into depression or out of control is a better option.<BR/><BR/>Take care of yourself and you will be taking care of the baby too.Beruriahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171541078529309991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427274822037608854.post-60524751020228102502007-12-12T13:46:00.001-05:002007-12-12T13:46:00.001-05:00I follow your blog because of the connection I've ...I follow your blog because of the connection I've experienced between mania and TTC. <BR/><BR/>When I'm stable enough to try again, I intend to continue taking L*mictal and Pr*zac. Good for you for working with your doctor on this. You're making the right choice for your whole family unit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427274822037608854.post-311355731929596762007-12-12T13:46:00.000-05:002007-12-12T13:46:00.000-05:00since I've retired as a LLL Leader I don't have my...since I've retired as a LLL Leader I don't have my books anymore. But the majority of meds are never tested on preg or nursing women and the manufacturers says don't take it to cover their rears. I'm sure you and your doc have covered all the bases and know all the risks. <BR/><BR/>Hugs and Congrats on your pregnancy. I'm sure you'll both be just fine.Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427274822037608854.post-13530084642962199642007-12-12T12:36:00.000-05:002007-12-12T12:36:00.000-05:00I hope the baby is fine and that you sleep well an...I hope the baby is fine and that you sleep well and feel good. I know how horrid it is to not sleep.<BR/><BR/>I added you to my awards bestowed becasue I love your blog.Mary Stebbins Taitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626507461216769140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427274822037608854.post-64071791927101009662007-12-12T12:14:00.000-05:002007-12-12T12:14:00.000-05:00I agree with Julia. My psychiatrist and I have ha...I agree with Julia. My psychiatrist and I have had many conversations about this and if/when I become pregnant I am remaining on my meds. My psychiatrist trained with a guru on this particular subject and that was the guru's considered professional opinion. The guru would even keep people on Lithium. A depressed or bipolar or schizophrenic mother is far more dangerous to the baby than the medication is. For a baby to develop properly a mother needs to be able to take care of herself and a person in the throes of mental illness is often not able to do so. You are doing the right thing!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06389509611164303891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427274822037608854.post-8158926240253229772007-12-12T11:39:00.000-05:002007-12-12T11:39:00.000-05:00yay on the end of exams! Woo-hoo!Do you think rent...yay on the end of exams! Woo-hoo!<BR/>Do you think renting a dopler would help with DBTs? <BR/><BR/>Now, about the sacrifice. F those who would question your dedication. Not being able to sleep would wrack a lot of damage on your body, and that may do real harm to the baby. While taking the drug, under the supervision of your doctor, is a responsible thing to do. Ok? Ok.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745262857388007041noreply@blogger.com