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towman #222519 03/23/06 12:17 AM
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My OB changed my Zantac to Protonix, which seems to be helping so far... I'm hoping that it'll be the last "adjustment" to the tummy meds. The Tums company owes me college tuition on at least two of my kiddos

This really has been a blessing. We didn't figure we'd ever have this chance again, especially after the AS diagnosis. God must have had more faith in me than I did, to even think I'd be able to do this!

I figure that even if this particular flare lasts the next eight weeks, at least I was spared being too miserable the entire time. From here I can just comfort myself by watching my silly baby-ticker go by. I know we're in the home-stretch now, because we've got all the details of when to stop the Enbrel, and what time to show up at the hospital figured out. Wow. Seems a little unreal...

You guys are such great friends. I'm glad that I can share all of this with you. Thanks for your thoughts and encouragement.


~Chelle

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Betty #222520 03/23/06 12:19 AM
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"Hi" from all of us too, Betty! I know you're in your own home-stretch these days. You must be so excited. I'm excited for you. Give our love to your clan, too!


~Chelle

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LadyFierce #222521 03/23/06 10:46 AM
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Chelle,

I hope you are resting. It can be so frustrating to be put on bedrest. (was on it for the last 6 weeks when I was pregnant with Noah) Seemed like a LONG six weeks LOL

I had heartburn really bad with both of my boys. (and yes they both had LOTS of hair, but dont' know how true that theory is) Gaviscon helped me more than any of the others. (The liquid) I didn't like the chewables, they seemed to "fuzz" up on my teeth LOL. The liquid wasn't bad though, because it tells you to drink water after taking it, so gets that chalky taste out of your mouth.

I can't believe its only 8 more weeks!! I'm so happy for you. Such a special time. So many babies lately. Sometimes makes me wish I could have another one. Then I have my great neice around and realize I just don't have the energy to chase a baby around anymore LOL

Wishing you all the best!!

Take care,
Pam


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Chelle, maybe I wasn't listening, but I hadn't realized you were still on the Enbrel throughout the pregnancy. Has it made things alot easier? I imagine it has, but I know that our bodies go through all kinds of wild and whacky changes in pregnancy.

When do you have to stop it?

Many Hugs,


Kat

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Hi Chelle!
We are so excited for you! Did I miss it somewhere - have you picked a name? How are the kids?


Have a GROOVY Day!
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Pam~ I remember when Laura and Shari first announced they were expecting thinking the exact same thing. Funny how things turn out sometimes. Then again, you my dear are unsinkable. You could do anything you set your mind to, and then some!

Gaviscon does the same thing to me. This Protonix is "holding" so far, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I won't need anymore "in-betweens" for a while, at least.


Kat~ Yeah, the perinatologist and the OB got together and did a little research, and thought it best to stay on the Enbrel. The AS has actually been rather mild up until my center of gravity started to shift, but there's no way to know now how much of whatever pain I have is due to damage already done, rather than damage being done.

I'm three days into a major TMJ flare right now, but it's the first thing I can reliably blame on the AS in all this time, so I can't whine (too much ). And actually, about the time I got pregnant, my left ankle, which had been swollen since the year 2000 suddenly went down! Of course, it's now swollen again, but now equally with the right one due to the pregnancy.

Now the problem is that I'm seeing less and less of my upper legs these days, and I'm not doing the shots in my tummy (just too creepy for me), so I'm running out of places to shoot!

Because of the risk of infection, and of bleeding, I have to stop the Enbrel two weeks pre-surgery, so six weeks from today. So I guess we'll see what happens then...


Kate~ Hi! We've decided to name him Zachary Alexander. Zachary means "God Remembers", which we thought appropriate for a kiddo we waited this long for. Joshua & Kaylie are doing great. They are so looking forward to meeting their little brother. It's really cool.

Ok, all, back to rest for me...


~Chelle

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