Grateful Post

Traci-

(((((Hugs))))))

You know I rarely post here (mainly because I don't/can't belong yet), but I just want to let you know you're not the only one struggling to be grateful for what they do have going for them.  I'm so bitter I can't even try yet, due to other medical issues and having to have WLS revision last December.  I really thought I'd really be able to even TTC by now...  At this point, I'm praying I'll even get the go-ahead in December.  It's not looking so good (not so much because of the WLS stuff, more because of other medical problems).  But we'll see...no worry being frustrated just yet when I haven't even spoken with the doctors yet (that happens in a few weeks).

So again BIG ((((((HUGS)))))))!  You're not the only one...

And yes, bleeding FOREVER sucks!  I haven't bled for quite that long myself, but I do usually bleed 2 out of every 4 weeks (yes, the doctor knows and can't seem to do much about it)...and it is getting way old by now.  So I sort of vaguely know the feeling...

Hang in there...sorry this turned into such a whine about myself.  I just want you to know you're in my thoughts though.

~Katherine

So good to see you Katherine. You have done AWESOME with your weight loss. You must be so proud of yourself. I am sure you are glad you did the revision.

Traci
 

 

Thanks Traci!  Yes, I am glad I did the revision...the VSG has been very good to me!  Still have a little ways to go, but not so much that if I never lose it I'll be miserable or anything like that...

But just so you know: I have be following you here, and my heart goes out to you.  You are a VERY strong woman.  Being strong doesn't mean it's easy or anything like that, but you are coping...and that's what counts.

Hang in there!

~Katherine

I'm glad you posted this. It's true that we sometimes look at all the negative things going on and don't realize how blessed we are with what we already have or just being happy and realizing what a miracle it is to have a child and that all the pain we went through to get there will be worth it.

These words have gone through my mind from time to time as well.  I remember when I was pregnant, I tried not to complain to ANYONE, hubby included, about anything pregnancy related.  I am typically not a superstitious person, but I was so afraid that if I complained I would come across that I didn't want the baby or the pregnancy.  If and when I did complain, I always tried to be positive afterwards by saying it was okay as long as I had a healthy baby.  I tried to remind myself that everything was great because I was pregnant.  I was going to have a baby.  I was going to be a MOMMY!  I remember driving either to or from the hosipital after the doctor told me there was no heartbeat telling my husband, "I tried not to complain." He would tell me, "I know honey.  You did good."
I haven't gone through near the stuff that you have gone through, yet I know what a blessing pregnancy and children are going to be for us wanting to become mothers.  After we found out what caused my miscarriage, my husband and I talked again about kids and how many we think we may want.  While we would like to have 2, we have decided that we would be happy with 1.  We are really praying for twins.  We have said that we don't care the sex of the baby as long as it is healthy.  While we both know that people have MTHFR and have several successful pregnancies, we have taken the stance that we will take what God has given us and know how blessed we are to have him/her.  As difficult as it is, we are trying to put it all in God's hands.
As others have said, your time will come.  While I don't know you, just based on your posts, you are going to be a great mother.  You will be blessed.  More importantly, your child will be blessed to have you as a mother

I meant to post this morning when I first read this!

You are so right!  Every day I look at Cooper and thank my lucky stars.

I may have another baby.  I may  not.  But I have Cooper and I am eternally greatful for that! 

It's easy to complain when you don't feel well or are worried.... but it's important to take time out to be thankful for what you have because so many others do not.

*hugs to you*

Cindy

    :)   no words.....

Traci - thank you for posting this. I refer to my baby as my miracle. I try not to complain about anything because every symptom is a sign that my baby is doing well and the pregnancy is proceeding. I rub my belly all the time and just thank God for my miracle.

You too will soon be blessed with the most awesome miracle in the world because you are one of the most positive, thoughtful, and caring women I have ever seen!!

Liz

hi traci,
you are absolutely right...pregnancy is a complete blessing...especially when your little miracle arrives! i hope i dont get attacked but its irritating when people complain about how much weight they have gained, and if they are showing or not, etc. i cant say i never have complained to my husband or family about those typez of things...but i use this board  specifically to ask questions or vent about symptoms/medical things...i think its great you posted this message as some what of a ...think before you post something kinda shallow...
on a side note...we are all on this board cause of previous WLS and its our insecurity that the scale will go up...but thats what comes along with pregnancy...and we all will get back on track again...
i am wishing you a healhty recovery...and pray you get your miracle soon...you deseve it!

tricia

You go girl! 

I'm glad to see people are receptive to your message - it's an important one for all of us to remember.

I hope things are getting better for you and the bleeding's stopped so your cycle can get back to normal.