Hi everyone! Well, I found out yesterday that we are having our first baby! I am very worried about everything & have talked with Mark for a long time tonight & we decided that I am going off all my meds until I deliver. We have been talking about doing this anyway since they do not seem to help with the seizures & my side effects are dreadful. So for the sake of the baby I will be drug free as of Monday. Please wish me luck I am so scared but I have decided that I am not going to let E take controll of this as well. I know I will probably catch some slack for going off of my meds & I know it is not such a good thing to do in most circumstances but I have been told that if it is the scar tissue build up on my brain stem that is causing these seizures then the meds might not controll them anyway. I guess we will soon find out if they have done any good or not. If they (the seizures) do become more frequent I will go back on the Tegratol though. Please put us in your prayers & I will keep you guys posted! Thanks for the support everyone!
Kim http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/wave.gif

OH YEAH.......our due date is Febuary 2nd!

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OMG!!!! CONGRATS my dear ksavage... please keep us posted that had tears come to my eyes.. I am so excited for you.....

Hugs
Koko

Thank you so much Koko! Where have you been? I have been worried about you! Let me know how things have been for you! We have been out of town & I have not been in touch, but I am back now so lets talk!
Hugs right backatcha! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.gif
Kim

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KIM!!!!

I am sooooo happy for you!!! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/bouncing.gif I actually had tears in my eyes reading your post!

(((BIG HUGS)))

I can completely understand you going off of meds for your pregnancy. Gav and I talked the other night and I will also be going off meds once we're preggers. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif

Take care darlin' and I'll e-mail ya later tonight!

Again, congrats to you and Mark! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/love2.gif

http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.gif Nic

Kim!!!

Congratulations!!!
You go for it gal!
Yeh only get one shot of life....make it a big healthy http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/bouncing.gif babe.
If i can do it 3 times..i'm sure you can do it to.
tell us all about it soon eh http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/gabby.gif
Tc
Shirl.x. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/wave.gif

Not too big I hope shirlx! LOL Thanks so much everyone! My husband just called me & wants to know if he can tell a friend of his at work! LOL He can not stand it. You guys are the only one's we have told so far. I am a little worried somthing might happen & am trying to wait a while before we start telling people. I mean I am a double high risk & all. I told Mark he could go ahead & tell if he wanted too. I know I am just being silly but I could not keep it from you guys so I spilled the beans! LOL I will let ya know how the med thing goes for me Nic! I have cut back on them today & will continue to do that until Monday & then i will be side effect free & have a drug free baby! Keep us in your thoughts & prayers that I do not have a major set back!
Thanks again you all!
Big hugs to everyone!
Kim

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http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/bouncing.gif whoooooo hoooooo!!!!!!!! Way to go girl. I told you it would happen. Yea that's right you can name it after me, lol. (don't put a curse on the poor child like that, lol) I am so happy for you and Mark, I bet he is about to hit the roof. Geez that is so cool. Way to go sweetie. Take good care of your self, AND THAT BABY, (hooray). http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/bouncing.gif http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/bouncing.gif http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/bouncing.gif http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/bouncing.gif

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I love you dearly Kim, A/F.

I love baby news and when you said it my mouth dropped open, but then I was really surprised when you said you were going off meds. I often worry about our being overly dependent on these drug companies...that's why I am hoping, no praying for relief for all of you..and that healthy little baby of yours...they are truly a blessing...the best two days of my life were the days I gave birth to my children. You can never know total love until you look into that little child's eyes for the first time...that is the real meaning of love at first sight...enjoy these 9 mo. I pray every morning and will include you, your husband and baby.
I'm not a gushy type, but know your name from your posts by now.
God bless.
Marilyn

Hey KoKo...I was missing your posts also and hoping you were ok.

Woohoo! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif I'm so glad I'm not the only one who had tears in the eyes when I read that! That is so completely awesome! I feel privileged you told us first (well, not first, but you know what I mean!)

I was starting to worry about you Ksavage, hadn't seen you around in a while. Great to have you around again!

Piano

Kim, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Very very happy for you and I will pray for you that everything goes well. Please let us all know how you are doing after going off the meds. Has your doctor put you on Folic Acid, prescription strength, it's suppose to help avoid any problems when you are pregnant. The doctor put my daughter on them as soon as she started taking Topomax even thought she's not planning on having a baby just yet. I truly hope everything goes well for you. I'll be thinking of you.

Darlene

What wonderful news!!! I'm so happy for you! As Marilyn said, the best two days of her life were when she gave birth to her two children, I will second that. There is nothing that can possibly prepare you for the first time you hear YOUR child cry in the delivery room. NOTHING!!! Congratulations sweetie! You take care, and be sure to let us know how you are doing!

Lisa

Hi everyone! You guys are so wonderful! Thanks you so much for all the support you have given to me. I am doing great on getting off of the meds! I will be completely "drug free" as of Monday PM! I have not felt this good in several months. I was talking with Mark & we do not think I have had 1 "episode" all weekend. WOOHOO http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/t_up.gif
I finally told my mother & that did not go so well, but you know what? Who needs her when I have all you guys here to support us in this? http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/bang.gif Her responce was pretty typical & she thinks I am not cappable of doing ANYTHING, let alone have a baby. SO OH WELL! She is going to miss out on so much if she does not snap out of it pretty soon.
Thanks again everyone & I hope you guys are having a great weekend!
Big hugs to you all!
Kim

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Kim

Good for you on not letting your mother get you down! Just be happy!! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/biggrin.gif If she doesn't straighten up then the loss will be hers and hers alone!

By the way, did you get my congrats e-card? http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif

Take care!

(((HUGS)))

http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.gif Nic

Hi Nic!
NO I never did get anything from ya! Thanks anyway though! Try to do it again. Mark got on the computer & was messing around & it seems that everytime he does that he screws stuff up! lol He is worse than me on this thing. I never thought that to be possible, but it is! lol
My mom called me this morning & said that she was happy for us & said that she was just worried. She said that she will try harder to be supportive of us & try not to worry so much about everything. I guess that is a step in the right direction huh?
I will take the last of my meds this afternoon & then the test will come. I still feel great though.
I will talk to you all soon.
Take care everyone!
Kim

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Good for you Kim, I hope all goes well, and you become episode free. I'll keep you and the family in my prayers. Take care of yourself.
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I love you dearly Kim, A/F.

Hey thanks so much Cadis! How are things with you all? I talked to Kim the ather day for a minute & she sounded good! Keep in touch with me!
Big hugs to everyone !
Kim

Congragulations! You are so blessed with this opportunity. Perhaps, after hearing your great news and updates about your pregnancy throughout the next 9 months, I won't feel so *AUGH* http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dizzy.gif about giving it a try! Your are in my blessings nightly.

Kimba

OK everyone, I feel great! All these crappy feelings I have had are almost all gone! I still get a bit dizzy if I get up or move around to fast, but other than that I feel wonderful! I slept better last night than I have in a long time. No more episodes as of today so you all keep your fingers crossed for me & I hope things aree gonna be this good from now on! I will keep you all posted everyday & let you know how I am doing.
Thanks for all of your support everyone!
Take care!
Kim

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Hi,
I agree with Marilyn and Lisa...these will be the best days of your life! Wait til you feel that little one fluttering inside of you....there is not a better feeling to be had! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif I had three sons, and enjoyed each pregnancy. I hope you remain seizure free, and can concentrate on making plans for your nursery etc. without any unwanted E distractions. Congratulations!!! Kathy

Thank you so much everyone! This is my 3rd day & I am still doing great! WOO HOO http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/t_up.gif It is still hard to believe that there is something growing inside of me! Other than my BOOBS KILLING ME I feel wonderful! Does that pain ever go away by the way? I can hardly stand it. I have almost outgrown all my bras! WOW! Never had ones like this before. Why is this happenening so soon anyway? I knew it was going to but man, ALREADY? I should probably be on the pregnancy board, but I know you guys & am more comfortable talking to you all about this stuff. If it a problem let me know please & I will post these kinds of things over there. It is just all so new to me.
Thanks again everyone!
How is Beth doing Marilyn? Give her a big hug from us all!
Take care! Kim http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/wave.gif

Kim, please keep posting. I look fowarding to checking up on you! Unfortuantely the boob thing was an issue for me too!!! I went from a C to DD and they haven't left me yet!! I was never tender until my milk came in right at the end! You might try putting some foam in your bra though, see if that helps.

Are you still doing alright? Take care sweetie and ask all the questions you want!
Lisa

Kim,
Thanks for caring about Beth...she is fine...still not eating much variety in food, but maybe when we get up to the cottage in Michigan the northern air will give her more appetite.
You and the others on this message board are one of the reasons I am taking a computer up with us this year. My son has one here that we will leave behind...so either place we are the next couple of months...can check in on you all.
How are you feeling Kim?
I loved being pregnant and only had the normal problems. Don't recall the breasts being such a problem but the morning sickness was at first...I kept a box of saltine crackers on the nightstand and ate some even before getting out of bed in the morning to start the day. I remember being embarassed with my need to use Preparation H also! And of course I saw being pregnant as my excuse to eat all I wanted...was at the Dairy Queen a lot...both my children were born in the summer...many teachers plan it that way!!!
So what is new? If you have a bad day, we are here also as I think most of us are now coming on daily to keep up. Feel free to vent or whatever.
Between Piano's wedding,your baby,and KoKo's new business venture (refurbishing trains)we should keep pretty busy! Add to that list that our golden retriever Wally and I are pairing off to lose weight together this summer...vets orders on him and our son will be getting married next year...also doing for my health.
Hope all of you are ok and seizure free tonight?
Take care, God Bless.
Marilyn

Hi everyone! Things are going pretty good still. My boobs are still killing me & now my back has bagun to hurt really bad. I called the Doctor & they said that it is because I am not very active since I am home all day 7 that I need to get out & walk alot to stretch my muscles. They said that usually this is not a problem for most women especially if they are working or have other children to help keep them active. It can't hurt to get in all the exercise I can anyway & walking does seem to help it quite a bit. I was scared at first & thought somthing was wrong, but thank heavens it is all OK! Other than that I feel fantastic! We still can say that we have not noticed any seizure activity in the past 6 days so everything is great on that end as well. OH what a reliefe it is to be "sober"
again!! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/biggrin.gif I was pleased to hear that you are going to have a computer over the summer Marilyn! I was worried that we were not going to able to keep in touch with you for the next few months. I am also pleased to hear that Beth is doing good! I bet she is so excited about the trip for the summer. OK Lisa......1 question here.....are you still breast feeding? You said that your cup size has not reduced any & I was wondering what the chances were going to be of me having any sort of chest left when this is all over with. I have allways been a B cup (that's pushin it too) & I am already in a C, can you believe it a C, me a C! Other than the fact that they kill me all the time I really kind of like it! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/biggrin.gif I know that everyone is different but I could really use some good news, like, this is going to be the "boob job" I have allways wanted! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/tongue.gif
I am gonna head out for my morning walk now & I am wishing you all a wonderful day. I will check in from time to time today while I clean the house. ( I look for any excuse to take a break!)
Hugs to all my friends!
Kim http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/wave.gif

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Hey Kim! Do I still breast feed? Nope!(my youngest is 3 1/2) Even when I lose weight I do not lose it there! Maybe you will get the boob job you have always wanted. I'll gladly pass mine your way thats for sure!!! HAHAHA Glad to hear you are still doing good. Don't push yourself to hard. Take care sweetie!

Lisa


Marilyn, did Beth enjoy our beautiful Ohio sun today?

Kim where are you?????? Haven't heard from you in so long!!!! You are worring me. Please let us know how you are!!!!!!

http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/angel.gif Lisa

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I am so sorry guys! I have been having the WORST problems with my computer & I think we finally fixed it this time so I will try to not be gone this long again. Everything is going really good. I put on my 1st pair of maternity shorts the other day! I really do not need them yet but my others are getting pretty tight so I thought I would put these on & OH MY GOSH!!!! I do not think I will ever put on another pair of "normal" jeans again http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/tongue.gif These are wonderful!
I went to the Dr. on Wednesday & he said everything looks really good & we will go back on July 3rd & we will try to hear the heart beat! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif Mark & I are pretty exceited about that! Now about my seizures....well.....what seizures????? I still have not had one! WOO HOO http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif If I would have known that I was going to feel this great (except for the boobs http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dizzy.gif) I would have done this long ago! You would think that they would be able to duplicate the hormone levels of pregnant women to try to treat these seizures. I know that every one is different but that HAS got to be why mine have stopped all together. Who knows though! I better stop talking about it before I jenks myself! I hope everyone is doing well & sorry again for being gone for so long. I will talk to you all soon!

Kim





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