Hi Dory, I'm in a rush, so I'll make it a quick one... You know, I am starting to feel a bit better, I found that reading that book by Teddy Love Club was bringing me down... all the stories I was reading, it was like living through it all, all over again. I got 3/4 of the way through before I realised it really is not doing anything to help me. I went to the doc yesterday, after my hubby insisted I go. I found out my blood pressure was low, and I asked to have my cholesterol checked after a bizare dream I had the other night. I'm hoping that by not reading any more from that book, I can lift my spirits a little. Hopefully, get back some energy I've been missing and get rid of these headaches... ! I went to the chemist today and I asked them to check my pressure again, as the doc didn't give me an exact reading. It seems to be fine now, I picked up some tabs to help with all the symptoms I have been having, and waiting for the results for the cholesterol which will be back on friday.
Hope your doing ok... sending big hugs to you and your puddy cat, how is he the poor soul... take care
Dexy where are you hun... hope your fine, big hugs to you too!
Gem -glad you are starting to take some action to feel better. How's your iron levels? Sometimes that can contribute to how you're feeling..... non meat sources of iron include avocados, apricots and almonds and hommus. I ended up taking Fefol after Sophie because I just felt so physically miserable all of the time and then I also went to accupuncture and took chinese herbs. Who knows what worked.... I gradually felt better and that's the main thing. But Fefol because of the iron can make people constipated... But I would rather the constipation than the extreme fatigue all the time. I have also had low BP for a while ( BP can vary widely which is why they usually check it over a period of time) - and even had to wear a BP monitor for 48 hours at a time. From memory it can make you feel dizzy? Hope your cholesterol is fine. My DH had a slightly high reading last year and went to the cardioloigst. After trying deit and exercise the levels came down and the cardiologist recommended he use proactive. It's expensive, but I use it now for everything. I should get DH to go back to the GP to get his level tested to see how he's been going. The other thing is, your symptoms can also be grief related... it's so hard. But I am glad you're taking action. It always feels better to be proative.
Cat sends his love back.... big purrs.
I know what you mean about others stories... sometimes they help you to feel no so alone and then at other times they just bring you down. My counsellor reckons that bereaved people are sponges for sadness and they have to be careful about how much sadness they expose themselves too. That is true for me. Maybe in time you can finish the book off, there is no rush. Or maybe you can just leave it unfinished, no harm in that either.
Thought I would drop by and see how everyone is going... ? Anyone heard from Dexy? :? hmmm wonder where she might be...
I am feeling a lot better today, I had a sleep in for once I am on some (vitamins) tabs to help with energy levels and stress which seem to be helping a lot. My result came through from my blood test and everything is fine with cholesterol so I need not worry about the crazy dream I had. I am off to a yoga class shortly, so I only stopped for a quick hello, but I hope everyone is doing fine and I hope to hear back from you all again soon.... 'DEXY' I look forward to hear all the pregnancy updates...
Gem - awesome news that you are feeling better and also for those results. Enjoy yoga - do a move/stretch for me! I haven't heard from Dexy either. I might PM her and see if I get a repl. Wish I'd gotten her contact details now..... but then again, hoping that no news is good news. BB seems to be a place where people come when they need it.
Well I would love to offer a BS fluffy reason for my absence, but fact of the matter is - I have recently spent some time in a less that "average" place.
Everything thou I assure you is fine. Belly is super round & everything is perfectly to plan in that department!
I have just found myself overwhelmed (VERY UNLIKE ME) with nothing more than everyday life!?! Work, house, husband, business, DS & his activities (including a bad mototrbike accident)... Just felt like there was not a minute in the day I could just 'switch off' when I have felt the need to more than ever...
Anyways, I'm not going to rant on - I'm in a much better place now. My positivity radar is back on planet earth & I was busting to come back & see you girls!
Wow, so much has happened! Dory, your almost 30 weeks!!! How super incredible! You have done a brilliant job love - Be proud of yourself
& Dan you gorgeous girl - Sounds like you have had a share of mountains to climb... But have taken them in your stride! Good for you. Fingers still crossed for big news soon!
Even Jenna has dropped in! Great to see you!
Well, racing off to bed - Early start again in the morning. Just wanted you all to know I'm well & appreciate all the thoughts thrown my way. Will drop bck & see how we are all going again soon
So so good to hear from you sweety. I'm sorry you have been having a tough time. I hope your son is doing ok. Motorbike accidents are scary. We have missed you very much and it is really nice to have you back with us! 24 and a half weeks Dexy and a big round belly , thats awesome news... I can't wait to hear some more from you when you are ready. Get some rest first and we'll catch up soon... just so happy to have you back
Dory - How are you doing? You had that appointment the other day?
Jen - Hope your doing well too..
Love and Hugs to all,
Take care
Danni
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Dexy - awesome to hear from you and that things are going well with your bump! Sorry to hear about your DS, things like that always take up so much time and emotional energy. Glad you're back in a happier place. I know excitement plus here, 29 weeks today.
Gem - sweetie - thankyou. Got into see my Obs about 4pm in the end and all was well, a d still is. Bubs in a good possie ( ie hadn't turned/descended ...phew!) and god heartbeat. Also the cervix was tightly closed and the fluid wasn't amniotic fluid.... the Obs did a swab. The other gorgeous thing is the Obs encouraged me to call if anything was worrying me. It is a gift he has to make any concern I express valid and he takes the time to listen and investigate, if needed. We sure are a good fit. How are you?
I am on some (vitamins) tabs to help with energy levels and stress which seem to be helping a lot. My result came through from my blood test and everything is fine with cholesterol so I need not worry about the crazy dream I had. I am off to a yoga class shortly, so I only stopped for a quick hello, but I hope everyone is doing fine and I hope to hear back from you all again soon.... 'DEXY' 
I look forward to hear all the pregnancy updates...
, thats awesome news... I can't wait to hear some more from you when you are ready. Get some rest first and we'll catch up soon... just so happy to have you back 
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