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11-15-2012 at 2:30 PM
Cmmo14
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rough couple of weeks

Sorry for being MIA, there's been a lot going on, and I am feeling overwhelmed. I stopped BFing (after 1 month of LO fighting) in order to go back on my crohn's medicine, and since starting I can't eat anything... everything makes me nauseous, I am living of tangerines this day, nothing else goes down. Also, the medicine makes me super sleepy, there are days that I can literally not stay awake to keep up with LO so, against my better judgement, I've had to call the IL to help me look after him because if I fall asleep while LO is awake I don't even want to imagine what could happen. DH is working 24/7 (gotta love the consulting world) so he has been unable to help out with LO or the house adding to the exhaustion. So many other things have been going on that my stress level is insane, so I started to smoke again.... and I hate it! I've been looking for a job for 18 months now, but there is nothing, not even an interview. I am counting down the days (12) until I am on that plane back to Ecuador for some family time. I feel so helpless at the moment so I really have not had time to check TB or anything else... sorry guys.

 and sorry for the bitching post... I have no friends here, so I needed to get it off my chest. 


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11-15-2012 at 9:50 PM
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(((hugs))) sounds like a really rough time for you at the moment

I agree it's sometimes good to vent and just get it all out

take all the help you can get and rest up and I hope you start feeling better soon

that's GREAT that you are going to Ecuador soon for some family time - maybe some R&R will help you feel better on your return


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11-16-2012 at 1:43 AM
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I'm so sorry you're having a hard time and it sounds like your trip is coming at the perfect time for you. Take advantage of all the family help to rest and take a breath and I hope you start feeling better soon.

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BFP Apr 2012, EDD Dec 19 2012 * twin h/b at 6wk, 9wk scan * Baby A lost at 12wks, Baby B was my rainbow born at 36wks
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11-16-2012 at 3:21 AM
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Sounds like you're having a really rough time of it right now. :-( Is the medication you're on the only option for managing crohn's? With all of those side effects, maybe it's worth talking to your doctor about alternatives. Either way, I hope you start feeling better soon and that the time with your family helps!


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11-16-2012 at 4:32 AM
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Big, big hugs, girl. I wish I was a bit closer and we could meet up!

One day at a time.


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11-16-2012 at 4:39 AM
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I am so sorry that you have been having a rough couple of weeks. I hope you get to see your family soon. I have UC so I know what it is like not to be able to eat. I hope you feel better soon.
11-16-2012 at 5:15 AM
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I'm so sorry things have been so rough and that you don't have anyone around who can really lend an ear.  Have you looked into American Women's groups or english speaking mom's groups in your area?  I've been getting involved that way and have met a few ladies, but before that it was really rough going here for me.

I agree maybe you should look into changing medications if possible--that doesn't sound like a great situation at all.

Lastly, big hugs and I hope you have a great trip to visit your family!  Hopefully the visit will leave you feeling recharged and ready to come back.  How long will you be in Ecuador? 


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11-16-2012 at 7:54 AM
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Really hope you're feeling better today - and that your DH is around to help some this weekend! 


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11-16-2012 at 1:37 PM
Cmmo14
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Thank all of you guys! it's wonderful to have this support on TB! 

I cannot change medication until I go back home, the doctor that saw me here told me I cannot have crohn's because I am not european.... so he refused to treat me here. I do all my medical stuff in Ecuador, many bad experiences here with the doctors.

LadyMadrid, I am a member of an English speaking moms group, but honestly unless they want to come over to trash my house or for us to take them for a walk around the trails where we live (quite a lot of walks out here) they never call, answer calls, invite me to any of their meetings or anything. So for me it's been a huge disappointment. I had a lot of friends from uni here, but they all moved back or away for their masters and so I'm the only one left. It's a bit lonely.

I am so lucky to be able to stay home for 5 weeks, while there will be a crazy winter here I will be in the pool tanning and relaxing as my parents and siblings are already fighting for who will get LO hahaha so I am really looking forward to that!

Thank you guys for being there! 


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