Amber Wynn Update

Hi guys - had an OB appointment today & she sounded great & I'm measuring good too. Still losing a few pounds rather then gaining but no one is concerned at this point anymore. I have to start having weekly bio-physical profiles done to more closely monitor her. Basically they explained it as a mini ultrasound where they check leg/arm movement, lung/breathing function & fluid levels & if I score an 8 out of 8 everytime I get to come home! Oh boy! My OB also said that after I have her they eill make a case study out of the pregnancy because it occured so soon after the bypass. It seems I've always got to do something to get attention. He thinks I am Christiana's earliest pregnancy after bypass patient to deliver a baby so far. I am just so happy that so far the baby seems to have developed normally & healthy despited the malnutrition. For once I was really really lucky to be so fat I guess!! lol. Girls - use birth control! Even if you think you can't concieve! (This should be my motto!) Not because I am sorry I am having Miss Amber, I'm not, but it is a hard thing to be preggers during the 1st year of your bypass. This is my 3rd baby and the pregnancy has had many more complications then with my two boys. You do not want to put yourself or your fetus/baby at risk uneccesarily. You really should do what you can to avoid pregnancy as suggested for at least 18 months after your bypass. I thought I would have a lot of trouble conceiveing just as in the past but you have to remember that rapid weight loss can make you "Super Fertile" as quoted to me by the head of Endocrinology. Love ya!

Kathy, I am so happy for you. I am glad that everything is working out, AND you are still losing. How amazing is that !?!?!?!? Ken

I know, it is cool not to have gained 50 lbs with this pregnancy - lol. As long as it has not effected her poorly I am thrilled Speaking of working out...guess I'll have to start doing that soon! 40 more days to go!

Kathy, Great that you and the baby are doing so well. It sounds like a lot of extra work on your part, but the rewards are just around the corner. Keep us posted. Rob

Not *too* much extra work but your right - the reward is coming & I can't wait!

Kathy I am so proud of you for taking such extra good care of yourself and Amber Wynn. She is truly an amazing little baby girl, can't wait to meet her! Dianne

Congrats on on your successful pregnancy, weight loss and healthy new baby girl soon to make her entrance. Linda

Kathy, Thanks for keeping us updated on you and lil Amber Wynn. Glad to hear hear that mom and baby are moving right along. May God continue to bless you through this pregnancy.

Hi Kathy, I am glad to hear you and Amber Wynn are doing fine! I am so proud of you, after everything you have went through, you are still loosing. I can't wait to meet lil miss Amber Wynn. Take care Dana

Hey Mommy, She's a fighter, just like her Mom! I can't wait to spoil this little angel. Love ya, Deb