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I had to do the 3-hour test about a month ago. It was torturous! The stuff you have to drink (100 gram glucose solution) is twice as strong as the 1-hour (50 gram) screening. I nearly passed out during the first hour. I was extremely nauseous. By the time they took my last blood sample, I...

Will be praying that the D&C goes okay and your recovery is quick! Tina

The D&C anesthesia is pretty mild. I remember that it made me vomit (all anesthesia does that to me including epidural), but I did go to work the next day. When I m/c in December, I had my original OB appt already scheduled for sometime in January, which would have made me 8 weeks. I...

It has always helped me to know that I wasn't alone. I know the feeling of just wanting to move on, so I applaud your decision to go ahead and get the D&C. I did learn from my blood work than I am borderline hypothyroid, so I don't know if that was part of the contributing factor to the...

Arancini, Hugs to you! I know exactly how you feel, so I will share with you my story. My first m/c was 6 years ago (6/00). I was 11 weeks and it was my first pregnancy. I ended up having an emergency D&C because of severe bleeding. I waited several months before trying again and had...

Shannon, Please consider getting the book "Taking Charge of your Fertility" by Toni Weschler. This book is so enlightening and can save you a lot of time and money trying to figure out what your best option is. I can't explain everything that the book addresses, but it will give you some...

Another vote for Sleep Number. We actually just received ours earlier this week. I have slept on it for 3 nights now and I have noticed a huge difference in how I sleep already. I honestly do not wake up just to change positions or roll over! Since I am pregnant I still wake up to use...

I tried them before I read the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility. At that time, they didn't help me because I didn't really understand my cycle all that well, so getting the timing just right wasn't very easy. They never gave me a overwhelming confirmation to convince me that I was...

Yve- The women here are so supportive and if anyone has any experience, I am sure they will share with you. In the meantime, if you don't already have the book, Taking Charge of your Fertility, get it now and read it immediately. Other women here will recommend the book as well. It is...

Thanks ladies. You do make me feel better. I know this phase will pass, but I feel better if I complain a little. Karen, hang in there and post often. It makes me feel better too when I know someone else is experiencing the same things. Tina

Hi ladies, I am almost 7 weeks pregnant and I am completely lacking in any energy or motivation to work out. It has been 5 years since my first pregnancy and I just don't remember it being this bad. The nausea and fatigue is overwhelming. I am trying not to complain, because the journey...

Michelle, My thoughts exactly! We should have equal concern about the obesity problem! Maybe they don't have a problem in Argentina? Although, I don't really want to see anymore heavy people wearing clothes that are too small for them! See enough of that as it is. Tina

Amy, Just thought I would share my experience with running a half marathon. I too am more fit for power, speed and agility type movements, but I have been running for about 8 years now. Currently I include a couple 5-mile runs each week within my rotation of Cathe cardio and strength...

Kim, Thanks so much for your encouraging words! It means alot to know that somebody understands. I am doing fine, just a little disgusted. But we are moving on and I finally got the book TCOYF and it has been enlightening. I know God has a plan and I just have to be patient. Tina

A friend of mine carries slippers with her in her carry-on luggage. She puts the slippers on when she takes her shoes off to go through security at the airport. She travels alot and can stand the thought of her bare feet on the same carpet/flooring as hundreds of other people. Her slippers...