Ding dong I'm not dead!....

Nope, not dead, but I have been excessively busy and cautious about posting to the board while at work.  So I need to do a serious update.  A lot has happened since I last posted.  I posted the early November that I was pregnant.  Well, I made it to 8 weeks and had a miscarriage the night before Thanksgiving.  Needless to say I wasn't very thankful as I ate my turkey.  That morning I had my 8 week appointment and there was my little fetus all snug on the ultrasound, but there was no heartbeat and it had stopped growing at 6.5 weeks.  I was definitely going to miscarry.  The doc gave me a prescription to help the miscarriage start.  I got it filled and took one pill and ten minutes later I lost the baby.  The pill hadn't worked that quickly, my body was just ready to let go.   So, that happened the night before Thanksgiving and then the day after Thanksgiving we flew to California for a week where we had a great time visiting my aunt.  She has a ranch in Riverside.  Kylie got up early every morning to feed the chickens, ducks, pig, and horses.  Each day she rode each horse down to the pasture.  She was ready to put her boots on with just her night gown!  We did Disney, Legoland, Sea World, and lots of local attractions with less tourists.   We celebrated Kylie's 3rd birthday while we were there, but the day after we returned, jet-lagged, I got everything ready for her official Micky Mouse birthday party.  Her favorite little boy John Pelham (Joann and Jay's son) was in attendance and they had a ball.   The week after was my birthday and ten days after was Christmas.  Somehow in between all of that I managed to do Christmas shopping!  New Years Eve Floyd and I went to Baja Beach Club downtown and had a great time.  I had to tell Floyd he had a great time because he got so ripped that he didn't recall leaving the club!  btw, Happy New Year to everyone!!!   I am in my next to last class before graduation.  I have two weeks left and then the last class is five weeks.  I just sent my application for commencement.  That will take place on May 17th and I'll have my BS in Finance :)  The coolest part is graduation is being held at the Meyerhoff.  They are holding auditions for people to try out to sing our national anthem and I'm seriously considering.  Floyd wants me to do it because he knows I can  (and I know I can too), but I'm just a big chicken! hehehe   And lastly, since I miscarried I can now get back on track with getting my fills.  Can you believe I haven't had a fill for FOUR months???  I've maintained my 80 pound loss, but it's time for the rest to exit the building!  I have an upper GI scheduled for next Monday and provided my band looks good and I have no issues I'll be having a fill next Wednesday! WOOHOO!  If you've gotten this far, thanks for reading!  I promise to check in more often now that things have settled down a bit.

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I was actually discussing this today. Two teachers I work with has miscarriages over Christmas. Again, I am sorry! Take care of yourself, you have come a long way, 80lbs is awesome! Big Hugs

Thanks Amy.  I'm okay and we're actually going to be trying to get pregnant again.  So, how did your DS surgery go with my boy Schweitzer???

I wish you well in trying again!   Surgery went very well. I love Dr. S.  He is the best!  The first few days were a blur, but I am feeling really good now!  I have lost 22 pounds in 6 weeks.  Thanks for asking!  Amy

Heather, I am so sorry to hear about the baby.  I wish you continued success with all of your other endeavors. Wanda

I'm very sorry for your loss.  Congratulations on finishing up your finance degree and maintaining the 80 pound weight loss.  Wow you certainly are a busy lady!  All this and the mickey mouse birthday party too.  I don't know where you find the energy.  Take Care and wecome back.

Hey sweetie! I was wondering where you disappeared to recently. It's good to hear from you. My heart is with you about the loss of the baby. I am sorry. Please let Floyd know I have him in my thoughts as well.  Sounds as if you are doing very well in the midst of everything! Go for it and try out. I think you should do it.  Smooches!

Have missed you on the board sweetiepie!!!! Hugs,  Mo

Heather, I am so glad to see your post.  I am sorry for all that you have been going through. I am glad that you are doing great. Congratulations on your great acheivement and I am so proud of you.  Gino will be finishing by fall this year and he will have his BS in Business & Marketing.   Best of luck with the UGI and keep us posted on how everything goes.   Big hugs to you my friend!

{{{Heather}}} So sorry to hear about your miscarriage. I'm glad that you recovered physically, so that you could go on vacation with your family. Hopefully Kylie's excitement helped you cope with your loss a bit. Happy New Year to you as well! I can't wait to hear how your audition goes, I really do hope that you will do it. You worked so hard to graduate, that would make it even that much more memorable. Hugs!!