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
OH YEAH.......our due date is Febuary 2nd!
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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!
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Kim
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I am sooooo happy for you!!! 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.
Take care darlin' and I'll e-mail ya later tonight!
Congratulations!!!
You go for it gal!
Yeh only get one shot of life....make it a big healthy 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.
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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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).
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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!
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.
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
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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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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
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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.
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! 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
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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
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WE FINALLY DID IT! 
I actually had tears in my eyes reading your post!
If she doesn't straighten up then the loss will be hers and hers alone!
