Date: 10.04.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: pregnancy update
I guys. Thought you might like to have some good news as everyone seems to have been having a super crappy time at the moment. I have added a link below of my 12 week baby scan. My PA is really bad still, the pregnancy hormones don't seem to be helping me but are instead looking after baby who seems to be doing well. I went for the scan yesterday and they dated me at 12weeks + 3 days which means baby is due on 19th October 2010. Baby's hand is up near it's face and it gave us a little wave!!! http://s925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/louloufrench/our%20baby/?action=view¤t=12weekbabyscan.jpg
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Date: 10.04.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
The last link doesn't seem to work so try this one... [IMG]http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/louloufrench/our%20baby/12weekbabyscan.jpg[/IMG]
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Date: 10.04.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
That didn't work either!!! This is my last try!!! http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/louloufrench/our%20baby/12weekbabyscan.jpg
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Date: 10.04.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
yay, that one works xxx
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Date: 10.04.2010
From: Sally
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Fantastic! A forum baby!
Good luck with your pregnancy Lou.
xx
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Date: 10.04.2010
From: KayJay
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Ahhhh.... so happy to read your news loulou ;0) I can't look at baby pictures / scans without my eyes tearing up !! Must be a woman thing !! Hope I'm not going broody I'm 56 and post menopausal. But my daughter was talking last night about starting a family she's 29 and the boilogical clock is tick,tick ticking .......
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Date: 10.04.2010
From: Verity
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
oh thats lovely!! Hang on in there louloubelle it wont last forever and you'l be back on the meds in no time : )
At least you can see what youre doin it for. Bet youre ded happy! Take care xx
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Date: 11.04.2010
From: Abbie
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Ah congratulations louloubelle! Go well! XXX
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Date: 11.04.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
thanks you guys!!! The PA has been realy getting me down lately, particularly as it is mainly affecting my hands and wrists at them moment which is preventing me from doing just about anything. But having the print out of the scan has helped me to focus on it all being worth it in then end, after all, I'm a third of the way through now - woo hoo xxx
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Date: 11.04.2010
From: paul
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Congratulations, chuffed to bits for you :-)
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Date: 12.04.2010
From: Lynn B
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Hey paul how you doing,? and how is that lovly wife of yours?? everything ok? tc xx
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Date: 12.04.2010
From: paul
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Hi Lynn, All fine still, its been just under 8 weeks now and all is going well.
We had the first scan at 5 weeks and 6 days.
My wife is missing her morning latte and other things but there's been no sickness or dizzy spells so far.
I've already bought loads of things.. i know its early but its very exciting. regards Paul
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Date: 12.04.2010
From: KayJay
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Paul - I went right off Tea and Coffee and meat with my 1st and sick every morning for 3 weeks !! but I was okay with the 2nd and 3rd. Think it's something to do with the hormones adjusting for the 1st baby. Wishing you and your wife all the best ;0)
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Date: 12.04.2010
From: Jill
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Louloubelle...Wow...he/she is lovely size for HIS age(reckon ya having a boy.....lol) just guessing.....wonderful, thanks for sharing that lovely pic of your gorjus baby....made my day xxxx
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Date: 12.04.2010
From: Toots
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Congrats louloubelle! You must be so excited! Hope u start to feel better soon
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Date: 11.05.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Hi everybody - just wanted to let you all know that I've felt the baby move today and it was amazing :) Also went to see my rheumy today but was in such a good mood with a massive grin I had to tell him not to be fooled and that my joints have been really bad and I'm in a lot of discomfort. He had a look at my ludicrously swollen ankle, knee and wrists and decided he's going to fill them full of steroids on friday!!! I know it's going to help but I've had my wrists injected before and it aint a pleasant experience :s My rheumy really would love to be able to put me back on enbrel as, in his opinion, there should be no risk during pregnancy but, as there is no research on the matter he cannot ethically let me go ahead!!! It is so frustrating but if anything happened I would never forgive myself. Hope you are all feeling well! Paul, how's your wife getting along? When is the due date? Lou xxx
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Date: 11.05.2010
From: KayJay
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
loulou oh that's a lovely feeling when you feel the baby move !! Know what you mean about the Steroid inj I've had them in my ankle and hip. I had a course of injections for piles when I was unaware that I was pregnant with my 3rd baby and I did nothing but worry that he would be affected despite the doc telling me not to worry - he was fine - weighed 9lb3oz !! and was delivered bang on the date I was given !! You are doing everything you can for the sake of your baby - and think - at the end of it you will have a beautiful little baby - all the pain and discomfort will melt away once you look at them for the 1st time !!
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Date: 11.05.2010
From: Lynn B
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Thats the most fantastic feeling, loulou you are lucky. I think your baby is going to appreciate everything you have gone through to keep him safe...tc xx
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Date: 08.06.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
hey everyone - had my 20 week scan on Friday - all is well and we're having a boy. we're going to name him Oscar William! I will pop a link to the picture soon but haven't got around to scanning it in yet. I'm going to see the ante-natal consultant in a couple of weeks to discuss the effect my PA will have on labour - they seem to be a bit obsessed that I've had both hips replaced but the orthopaedic surgeon and rheumy have both catagorically told me that it won't cause any difficulty. He has not sat still for more than an hour for the last 3 weeks so I can feel him all the time which is so nice. And my PA seems to not be giving me so much hassle at the moment although my ankle is playing up still - the hormones seem to be looking after me as well as my little boy now :) I'll keep you update. Lou (and Oscar) xx
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Date: 08.06.2010
From: Sally
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Great news Lou! Glad you are feeling better. Love the name Oscar!
xx
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Date: 08.06.2010
From: sandra lowe
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
hi louloubelle so glad baby boy doing well, must say sorry your getting pain i didnt suffer to much pain while pregnant it was after birth it went crazy.
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Date: 09.06.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Hi all Here's a link to my 20 week scan images of my little boy. I'm so relieved that everything is ok and can't wait to meet him!
Lou x
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/louloufrench/our%20baby/20weekbabyscan3of5rotated.jpg
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/louloufrench/our%20baby/20weekbabyscan4of5.jpg
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/louloufrench/our%20baby/20weekbabyscan5of5.jpg
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/louloufrench/our%20baby/20weekbabyscan1of5.jpg
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/louloufrench/our%20baby/20weekbabyscan2of5.jpg
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/louloufrench/our%20baby/20weekbabyscan3of5.jpg
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/louloufrench/our%20baby/12weekbabyscan.jpg
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Date: 29.06.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Hey everyone - time for an update as I'm now 24 weeks out of 40 and my little boy is now classed as viable (so has a oe in four chance of survival if born now). PA has impoved slightly but been having trouble with my ankle over the last few weeks. Finally got a steroid injection today and enjoying the temporary relief the local anaesthetic has given e and looking forward to the steroid kicking in. Oscar's been a wriggly little so and so which feels amazing until he kicks me in the bladder at stupid o' clock in the morning lol. Saw specialist about how I'll cope duing labour - he was going to suggest an elective c-section (esp 'cos both my hips have been replaced) but once he met me and realised how well I knew my limitations he was happy for me to try for a natural birth - we are reviewing at 36 weeks and making sure my birt plan says in big red letters that no-one is allowed to touch my legs - last thing I want is my legs been forced into an awkward position and me dislocating my hips. Also going to try to get the birthing pool. It's all dead exciting and it's nice to get to the point where i can start planning the birth. It's so much nicer that my joints have improved a bit as well! I'll keep you all updated.
Lou x p.s. Paul, how are things with you guys - did you get a sticky one?
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Date: 29.06.2010
From: paul
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Hi Louloubelle, Yep still pregnant, well not me ;-) We were lucky enough to have a scan last week which was the 17th week and we could see the sex of the baby too... like you its a boy :-) We are chuffed to bits and my wife is already massive, she seems so big for 18 weeks..LOL Good to here your joints feel a bit better, i heard pregnancy helps with the pain. regards Paul
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Date: 30.06.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Yay - I am glad all's going well Paul. Your poor wife, being so massive already - the heat must really be getting to her. I lost a stone in weight through illness in the first 10 weeks of pregnancy and am carrying my baby in a tidy little bump all at the front so, even though I'm 24 weeks, am still not too big but the heat is nearly killing me... lot's of lovely ice lollies are helping though. I am definitely feeling the benefits of the pregnancy hormones now re arthur, which is particularly helping with the tiredness that practically wiped me out for the first trimester. Next milestone is 27 weeks for the third trimester when we've decided we'll have to start buying prams and cots and all the millions of other things that babys need - only 20 more days to go - whoop whoop!!! All the best
Lou x
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Date: 30.06.2010
From: paul
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
prams and everything are all bought, amazing what bargins you can get off fleabay ;-) Good pictures :-) we had a look last night. Take care and enjoy the lollies, Paul
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Date: 01.07.2010
From: jill
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
well done Paul and Lou....so happy for u both xx
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Date: 05.07.2010
From: Rose
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Congratulations Louloubelle and Paul. Well done. I am only new to the forum but thought I had to add my blessings to you both. My youngest daughter is having her first baby,same time as you Louloubelle and she is having a girl, due on the 12th October. I am a very excited Nan and this is why I had to join your comments to say well done to you both. Glad to hear your pain is easier and the pregnancy hormones are helping. Stay well, so happy for you both. Rose
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Date: 13.07.2010
From: Davina
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Hi there my name is davina and i just found out i'm pregnant. i've been in hospital for 2 nights due to having a painful large hernia which was hurting very much but can't have anything happen to it as to much risk to the baby. if i have to have the hernia repaired it will best from 12wks.
my question is can i get any meds to help me through as i'm on predisolone 15mg and don't think i can stay on this for my whole pregnancy. i will be seing the rheumy on the 20th. i an so mixed up at the mo, my emotions are everywhere. sorry to wine.
thanks davina. x
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Date: 13.07.2010
From: Rose
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Hi Davina,Firstly, congratulations on finding out you are pregnant. You sound like you are having lots of trouble at the moment you poor girl but hang in there. Im not sure what, if anything, you would be able to take for pain at the moment with you just being pregnant, but maybe if you have a chat to your Rheumy and see what can be done for you. Re the prednisone, as far as I am aware it can be taken throughout pregnancy, but please dont just go with this as I could be wrong. As for the hernia, maybe if you apply a warm pack to your back and front it may give you a little relief till you can see your Doctor. I would suggest you phone your Rheumy and tell them your problem then push them to give you and earlier appointment. My thoughts are with you and dont you worry about having a grumble, goodness you are entitled to, your hormones and emotions will be all over the place at the moment. Hang in there and know there is a lot of support out there for you. Go well Hugs toyou. X
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Date: 14.07.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Congratulations on your pregnancy Davina I can't help much re the hernia but I'm 6 months gone now and have psoriatic arthritis. I had a hellish first 3 months as all I could take was paracetamol and have steroid injections (in my bum and into the joint). My rheumy had put me on sulphazalazine but unfortunately it doesn't work for me so I stopped them. I also was struggling emotionally to begin with as I was torn between wanting to be well but also not wanting to harm my baby. I spent evenings and weekends in bed just so that I could make it to work and I had to let my amazing boyfriend take the most fabulous care of me. I'm now feeling much better and those 1st 3 months seem like a life time away (so much so that I've now decided that if we wanted a 2nd child it would be worth those three months of hell)! Keep in touch with your rheumy as much as you can, if not for treatment then for some support at least. Try to focus on the baby at the end of it (that gets easier when you have the scans and it all seems more real). I'm sure it will get better - the hormones will kick in eventually and take some of the pain away. All the best
Lou
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Date: 14.07.2010
From: davina
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
aww thank you for replying to me, lou lou you sound like your now enjoying pregnacy and i am so happy for you to be feeling better and enjoy the fellings and movements and all the things without the costant pain and emotioal truma. thank you for the advice and i will see my rheumy on the 20th so i can't wait. thank you too rose i applyed the heat pack last night and it was wonderful, you are a live safer, lol. love davina. x
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Date: 15.07.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
hey davina, no worries! It is really nice to finally be enjoying the pregnancy. Although a spanner has just hit the works - I found a lump on my breast and had to have a scan - turns out there's a cyst but there's also a solid mass there too. Have had to have a biopsy and don't find out the results until Wednesday. There's also a lymph node that doesn't look quite right either. I've been on anti tnf since I was only 21 and one of the rarer side effects of starting it so young is an increased risk of tumors! I was always aware of the increased risk but never worried about it until now. Don't think I've ever been so frightened in all of my life! Certainly putting all of the early pregnancy problems with my PA into perspective. I'm trying to think positively though as there is a really good chance it's benign. If not though, being pregnant is going to pose a major problem. I'm just grateful I'm so far along in the pregnancy now. I'll let you know how it goes next week - keep your fingers crossed. Lou x
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Date: 15.07.2010
From: KayJay
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
loulou keep staying positive - I'm sure all your friends on here will be keeping their fingers crossed as well. [[[[[ hugs ]]]]] to you + Baby xx
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Date: 15.07.2010
From: Lynn B
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Loulou sending all my love and ((((hugs)))).keep staying positive.
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Date: 15.07.2010
From: Rose
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Loulou, just read your post and I am really feeling for you. Stay positive, I will be sending positive thoughts your way and will keep fingers crossed.{{{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}}} to you and Baby
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Date: 15.07.2010
From: Rose
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Hey Davina, No Worries, I am just glad to be of help at least a little bit any way. I know it wont fix your problem but I have always found a heat pack to be very soothing when the pain is bad. Keep us posted how you go. I hope you feeling much more comfortable really soon. Take Care, Rose
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Date: 16.07.2010
From: sue mitchell
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
loulou keep your chin up and we are here for you and the baby. Big Hugs and Big Cuddles for you and Baby. take care all my lovexxxxxxxxx
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Date: 24.07.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Well, I've been knocked completely sidewards - the biopsy results came back and I have breast cancer. The PA is flared up (prob because of the stress) and I'm having to have two rounds of chemo before a caesarian section at 33-34 weeks pregnant! Hasn't life dealt me the most shitty hand? Thankfully, I'm a super positive person and am ready to fight this head on. I have a wonderful support network and have a baby to keep me focused. I've caught it very early and my prognosis is excellent. So, women - check your lady lumps! Lou x
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Date: 24.07.2010
From: Rose
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Hi Lou - Well I just am flabbergasted! And for the first time in my life Im about speechless. What a crappy result and yes yes yes life has dealt you a super shitty hand. I am feeling so very sad for you, your head must be all over the place at the moment, no wonder the PA has flared. Hopefully though as you process all of this it will settle down for you. I am so pleased you are a super positive person and ready to fight this darn thing head on. I am very positive too and I truly believe that it is the only way to deal with this type of monster. We are all hear for you and will send out positive vibes your way, keep focased every day and if you need to then let it all out here so we can send even more cuddles to comfort you. So keep your chin up and focus on your beautiful new baby coming and your return to health in the near future. Big cuddles and love coming your way and glad to hear the prognosis is excellent for you. (((((((hugs and wishing you all the best))))))))) Rose xx
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Date: 27.07.2010
From: paul
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
wow, i am in shock... thats really bad news. Stay focused and positive and i hope everything goes well. Its good you found it early. regards Paul
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Date: 27.07.2010
From: Lynn B
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Lou...i cant believe it, I am glad you are so positive. All my love and best wishes to you(come on girl you can beat this) (((((HUGS))))). tc xx
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Date: 30.07.2010
From: Jill
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
LouLou ((((hugs 4 u sweetheart)))) u WILL be Ok, just know it.....gobsmaked in all truth, but U and Baby will be fine, and he will be Ok at that stage, all the doctors, midwives, all will be involved, U will have the BEST support system from them Now this has sadly happened, so all will be ok, U stay Pos, your a wonderful strong lady, If anyone can fight this, U will, I beleive that totally.....thinking of u, and If u can, let us know ya doing fine pls or we will worry, not taht we r important, I know that, U r the One taht is important ok....we all send out love to u xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Date: 30.07.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
thank you all for your support. Am starting chemo on Thursday (5th August) and baby Oscar is going to be joining us in the big wide world around the 7th September so he'll be six weeks early! How stuid am I though? The thing I'm upset about more than anything is that now I have cancer I cannot go back on anti tnf drugs for at least 10 years. At least I'm lucky enough to have amazing support. I've had all of my hair cut off and died bright red in readiness for it falling out :) I'l keep you guys posted. Lou x
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Date: 31.07.2010
From: Jill
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Hi Lou, mb on a positive note, the chemo may Kill off all the Rotten arthritis u have, and u wont need the anti TNF, becos the chemo will sort it out....wonder if its worth asking that question......I tell U what Lou, None of us should complain about our struggles, U r so Brave, so Positive, U r an Inspiration..... hair will come back given time, just u wait and see...Oscar, fab name.....stay strong sweetheart, U so dont deserve this to happen, not now, but I know and the rest of us know, U r so strong, U have the Fight in u.....xxx
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Date: 31.07.2010
From: Rose
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Hi Lou - thanks for letting us all know the dates of the start of your treatment. And the upcoming Birth Day of your precious son Oscar - love the name.
Also Love the Bright Red Hair and cut - GO GIRL. You sound positive and ready to kick butt so go do it sweetheart. Im only new to this Forum but I already feel as if I belong and I join everyone in wishing you well. Stay positive Hon we are all praying for you and keep focused on a successful outcome - it WILL happen you will see. ((((((((hugs))))))))) to you Go Well Rose X
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Date: 02.08.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Hi everyone - I thought you might like to have a look at my bright red short hair; just copy and paste the link below into your browser.... http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad186/louloufrench1979/IMG_2375.jpg Lou x
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Date: 02.08.2010
From: paul
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Hi Lou, I was expecting it to be really red and short, that looks really good. Good luck and stay well, Paul
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Date: 05.08.2010
From: Tom H
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Hi Lou, Fingers crosse for your chemo today, that red hair suits you. All the best, Tom
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Date: 06.08.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Started chemo yesterday - feeling really well stil. It hasn't helped the PA yet, I hope it does soon 'cos with all of the stress it is really flared up. Baby Oscar has been letting me know he's doing ok by doing somersaults in my tummy - he has currently squished himself up onto one side of my tummy so that it looks really mis-shapen and has a foot wedged under my rib - I think I may have trouble with him when he's born lol. I'll keep you all posted - we've got a sizing scan next week to make sure his lungs are developing well and make sure he's still nice and big. Lou x
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Date: 06.08.2010
From: Lynn B
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Thats good to hear lou that you have started the chemo. You never know baby Oscar may turn out to be a world class gymnast, sending ((((hugs)))) and best wishes to you and baby Oscar. t.c. xx
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Date: 13.08.2010
From: Rose
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Hi Lou, Glad to hear you have started your treatment and so far are feeling well. I hope it keeps on like this for you. Just wanted to add my best wishes to both you and baby Oscar and to let you know I am thinking of you and wishing you well. Stay strong (((hugs to you both))) Rose X
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Date: 13.08.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
we've got a date for the arrival of oscar - 16th september. he will only be 4 weeks and 5 days early so we are really pleased as they had been talking about 7 weeks early. going to be able to get one more chemo in. i'm feeling really well still, hoping it stays like this :-) lou
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Date: 13.08.2010
From: Lynn B
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Hey lou its nice to hear from you, I am so glad you are feeling realy well, you know my granddaughter was 8 weeks early due to different circumstances apart from staying in the neonatal unit for her lungs to grow properly, and only being 3lbs she was absolutly gorgeous and still is, she is now 17yrs old.So you take care and all my love and best wishes to you and baby Oscar. xx
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Date: 15.08.2010
From: sandra
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
so glad its all going well, so take care look forward to the news of his arrivel xxxx
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Date: 23.08.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
thought it was time for another update - the hair has gone!!! So relieved that it only took two days to lose the lot. I thought I'd feel a bit weird about it but to be honest it doesn't seem that weird - I now have a delightful array of hats to wear which is quite good fun. Baby Oscar keeps kicking away and letting me know he's doing well - only 3 weeks and 3 days until his birthday :-) PA is crippling me at the mo - all of this damp weather is really getting into the joints. Ironically though I got my blue badge through the other day - still don't qualify for the arthritis but got it instead because of my breast cancer diagnosis!!! I should be able to claim dla once the baby is born though - decided not to apply yet as I can still walk a fair distance most days but once baby is born I am expected to not get on very well at all and the rheumy is going to struggle to find me meds that work with the chemo - 'tis all fun and games!!! Hope you are all well, take care
Lou x
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Date: 23.08.2010
From: KayJay
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
loulou glad to hear you are still upbeat about everything. Little Oscar sounds on fine form. All my luv - X[ big one for U ] x [ little one for Oscar ]
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Date: 27.08.2010
From: Jill
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Hi Lou, been thinking bout U and baby Oscar a lot, thanks for the updates, they help us lot in here from worrying so much about u....U r one of the Bravest girlies I know, U make me smile everytime I read your posts, U r just so bliddy incredible, U r an inspiration to us all....Hope U will post piccies of baby Oscar, when U can...rest and take care Lots love JIll xx
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Date: 27.08.2010
From: Jill
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Lou jsut saw ya pick with ya red hair, looks amazing, so when ya hair regrows, u can have it done like that again, cos it looks great, u r also very pretty lady, and im sure u look amazing with No hair, there r so many gorjus scarfs, hats and the like out there, but hey, who cares bout them, bet ya strong and brave enuff to go natural lol...love Jill xx
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Date: 30.08.2010
From: davina
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Hi there lou, so sorry about your situation but you seam to be strong and will get through it.
x good luck with the birth and hope your lil 1 and you will be ok.x
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Date: 30.08.2010
From: Sally
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
hi Loulou, I've only just caught up with all your news and am really shocked but glad to hear you are coping well and that baby Oscar is doing ok. Thinking of you and hope everything goes smoothly.
xx
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Date: 02.09.2010
From: Rose
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Hi Lou, Thanks so much for your latest update. It is great to hear you are still feeling upbeat with everything.Im happy to hear baby Oscar is growing beautifully, wont be long now till his birthday. I hope your pain settles down for you and you have easy days. You are one very brave lady and an insporation for us all. You are in my thoughts and prayers and we all look forward to hearing your good news soon of the safe arrival of your precious Son. Thank you for being so thoughtful of us all when you have so much to worry about. You sound like a lovely lady, and hair or no hair, one who has a beautiful soul and who looks just wonderful with or without the hats etc. Stay strong and sending ((((((((hugs)))))))) to you both. Rose X
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Date: 10.09.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
so exciting, only 6 days until my c-section. have been feeling pretty exhausted lately with being 34 weeks pregnant and only 2 weeks since last chemo but was given a double whammy of steroid injection yesterday. It is to help Oscar's lung development but the bonus is, despite the damp weather, i've woken up with a major spring in my step - yay. My joints aren't stiff and achey and I have so much more energy - I feel almost euphoric which is such a nice break to have a week before the chaos of being a mummy!!! I'm having a 3 week break after having the baby too before recommencing chemo. I will keep you all posted when I begin to feel a smidgen more normal again although people keep telling me that, once you have a kiddy things are never normal ever again lol. I'm so excited. Hope you are all well. Lou x
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Date: 10.09.2010
From: Sally
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
hi Lou, how exciting! I hope it all goes smoothly for you. Look forward to seeing pictures of baby Oscar!
love S
xx
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Date: 10.09.2010
From: KayJay
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Lou that's fantastic. All my luv to u + baby xxxx
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Date: 10.09.2010
From: Lynn B
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Lou nice to hear from you, so glad you are feeling so good. Your life will never be the same again...
When Oscar arrives you will be so busy you wont be able to remember life before him. love and (((hugs))) to you and Oscar. x t. c.
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Date: 12.09.2010
From: Jill
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Lou, Ya an amazzzzing girl, u truly r, U will be fine once Oscar is in ya arms, your mind will be on baby most of the time, so that is a blessing.....your so cool....wish i was like you....lots of love to u and Oscar and hubbby xxx
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Date: 21.09.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Oscar is here :) He arrived at 4.19pm on Thursday 16th September weighing an astonishing 5lb 7oz and as healthy as a full term baby. He is amazing and I am feeling brilliant (except for achey elbows). I will post a photo in a few days Lou x
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Date: 21.09.2010
From: Lynn B
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
CONGRATULATIONS!!!Well done Lou so pleased for you and your hubby. Cant wait to see photo. T.C.
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Date: 21.09.2010
From: Sally
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Congratulations Lou! A forum baby, yippee!
Glad you are feeling well. Like Lynn looking forward to photos.
xx
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Date: 21.09.2010
From: PAUL
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Many Many Congratulations and well done. You've been and are an inspiration to us all. All the best Paul & Petra We've hit 30 weeks now and all going well. I actually got to see him on a 4d scan, amazing :-)
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Date: 21.09.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
I can never remember how to upload photos so hopefully these will have worked:- just copy and paste the link into the address bar...
http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad186/louloufrench1979/Oscar/IMG_2443.jpg
http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad186/louloufrench1979/Oscar/IMG_2469.jpg
http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad186/louloufrench1979/Oscar/IMG_2492.jpg
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Date: 21.09.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Paul and Petra - congratulation on hitting 30 weeks, that was a really important mile stone for me during my pregnancy. If you are as half as happy as me and phil then you will be bursting; I always knew I would love been a mum but I never expected to feel so elated and so relaxed, it is so unbelievably wonderful!!! Loiu x
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Date: 21.09.2010
From: Sally
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
What a gorgeous baby Lou! And what proud looking parents, as you deserve to be :)
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Date: 21.09.2010
From: sandra
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
CONGRATULATIONS to you both, gorgeous baby glad it all went well,xx
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Date: 22.09.2010
From: Rose
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Hi Lou, Many Congratulations to you and to Phil on the safe arrival of your precious baby boy. Welcome to the World Oscar. Well Done. I am so happy for you and to hear the good news. It really is so special being a Mum and you deserve to be really proud of yourselves. I am having trouble downloading the photos of you and your precious baby but will try to get them again. I was so excited tonight when I opened up the Forum to read your news. I had been away to visit my daughter who is three weeks off having her first baby. She is getting so excited now and nervous at the same time and I cant wait to see my new precious grandchild. Take care and love and hugs to you all. WELL DONE you certainly are an inspiration to us all. Rose. X
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Date: 23.09.2010
From: Amelia
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Congratulations he is beautiful xx
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Date: 24.09.2010
From: Rose
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Hi again Lou, I just tried the link again for the photos and yippee I found them. What a gorgeous baby, he is beautiful. Congratulations again to you both and I hope you are feeling well. Take care {{{hugs to you all}}} Rose, X
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Date: 28.09.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
bumpety bump for jill x
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Date: 04.11.2010
From: paul
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Henry's on his way... i should be a dad later today :-) cheerio Paul
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Date: 04.11.2010
From: Lynn B
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
What brilliant news Paul, another forum baby, sending you and your wife CONGRATULATIONS and well done, A big welcome to the world Baby Henry. T.C. x
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Date: 05.11.2010
From: paul
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Hi all, Henry Chipperfield was born at 1945hrs weighing in at 2.9kg or 6.6lbs. He was 1 month early. Both he and Mother are doing well. Theres loads of piccies that i will try and add later. All the best from a tired Paul
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Date: 05.11.2010
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
Congratulations Paul! You must be thrilled.
looking forward to pics
xx
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Date: 05.11.2010
From: louloubelle
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Subject: Re: pregnancy update
woo hoo - well done paul, am dead happy for you and the missus, well worth waiting for eh? You thought arthritis made you tired - arthritis + newborn baby is something else (and you don't give a monkies). It is actually a blessing that he is preterm as they sleep all day for the first couple of weeks so it eases you in gently lol... and they weigh less so you get stronger as they grow :-) lou x
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