Another 3lbs gone this week, that's 22 in the last 7 weeks. I'm really pleased with that.
Other NSV's ....... yesterday I did my measurements and I have lost a total of 14 inches on my body - today's weigh-in means that I am FINALLY under the 100kgs mark and I have dropped another point on my BMI - making a total of 4 points lost since I started 7 weeks ago. Everything heading in the right direction.
I am staying as positive as I can for as long as I can. I am determined to get to goal no matter how long it takes me. One day I will be able to finally say that I have reached a healthy weight - something I haven't been able to say for many many years!!
Monday 14 April 2008
Thursday 10 April 2008
We went to the hospital today
We have been to see the consultant to hear the results of Ethan's post mortem.
The consultant (a different one cos mine has moved onto pastures new) said that there was nothing wrong with Ethan. He was structurally perfect and the correct weight for his gestation. There were no chromosome abnormalities. The only thing that they did find was that there were signs of infection in the placenta. Nothing and no-one could have known what was happening to prevent the outcome.
The consultant also discussed care for any future pregnancy/ies. I am to take clexane from the time I find out I am pregnant until I deliver and continue for 6 weeks after birth because although the tests didn't confirm anything they think that my blood coagulation alters in pregnancy. (this decision is based on the loss of my first angel and my history of DVT). I am allowed to choose between c-section and natural delivery (definitely a c-section as first consultant, who is fantastic, told me with my 2nd son that they cannot guarantee the outcome of delivery if I go through labour due to circumstances surrounding the loss of Miles). I asked about any future pregnancies about having steroid injections 48hours and 24hours before delivery and he said that there were no proven benefits to a baby so late in the pregnancy. Although I had them with my second son and it gave me peace of mind so IF I get pregnant again I am going to push for that.
The other thing that has been recommended due to the placenta showing signs of infection is that I will have swabs done at regular intervals and if there is any sign of infection I will be treated with antibiotics.
At the end of the day there was nothing that the consultant could have said to have changed the outcome of what happened. Our son is an angel and we miss him and his big brother with all of our hearts.
The consultant (a different one cos mine has moved onto pastures new) said that there was nothing wrong with Ethan. He was structurally perfect and the correct weight for his gestation. There were no chromosome abnormalities. The only thing that they did find was that there were signs of infection in the placenta. Nothing and no-one could have known what was happening to prevent the outcome.
The consultant also discussed care for any future pregnancy/ies. I am to take clexane from the time I find out I am pregnant until I deliver and continue for 6 weeks after birth because although the tests didn't confirm anything they think that my blood coagulation alters in pregnancy. (this decision is based on the loss of my first angel and my history of DVT). I am allowed to choose between c-section and natural delivery (definitely a c-section as first consultant, who is fantastic, told me with my 2nd son that they cannot guarantee the outcome of delivery if I go through labour due to circumstances surrounding the loss of Miles). I asked about any future pregnancies about having steroid injections 48hours and 24hours before delivery and he said that there were no proven benefits to a baby so late in the pregnancy. Although I had them with my second son and it gave me peace of mind so IF I get pregnant again I am going to push for that.
The other thing that has been recommended due to the placenta showing signs of infection is that I will have swabs done at regular intervals and if there is any sign of infection I will be treated with antibiotics.
At the end of the day there was nothing that the consultant could have said to have changed the outcome of what happened. Our son is an angel and we miss him and his big brother with all of our hearts.
Monday 7 April 2008
WI wk 6
I have been to my parents this weekend and I ALWAYS put on weight when I go down there. Well this time I didn't :) I've lost 3 pounds this week and I have to say I am delighted. This now brings my total to 19 pounds in 6 weeks. An average of just over 3 pounds a week.
I am now only 5 pounds away from my 10% goal and I have given myself until the end of April to do this. I am also only a stone away from the weight I was when I was working night shift a few years ago, but that loss was nothing to do with being aware of what I was eating because I didn't eat, I was too exhausted to eat. This time I know that the weight is going to stay off. I am extremely determined that I am NEVER going to be this size or bigger again!! There it's written for all the world to see, well anyone who stumbles across my ramblings.
I think this week is going to be difficult in as much as I think I'm going to have to make sure that I eat my points. My partner and I have a difficult week ahead. We are going to the hospital on Thursday to get the post mortem results for our son, Ethan. We've known that we would be sent an appointment at some time but it kind of threw us when we got the letter. We have been trying so hard to be positive and now I feel like we have to re-live the whole trauma again. The only positive thing I can pull out of this is that we will get through it together. No matter what happens, we will be there for each other.
Right enough said tonight I think. I'm off to rustle something up to eat (I haven't eaten yet today) . Any ideas what I can have?? lol
Bye for now and take care.
I am now only 5 pounds away from my 10% goal and I have given myself until the end of April to do this. I am also only a stone away from the weight I was when I was working night shift a few years ago, but that loss was nothing to do with being aware of what I was eating because I didn't eat, I was too exhausted to eat. This time I know that the weight is going to stay off. I am extremely determined that I am NEVER going to be this size or bigger again!! There it's written for all the world to see, well anyone who stumbles across my ramblings.
I think this week is going to be difficult in as much as I think I'm going to have to make sure that I eat my points. My partner and I have a difficult week ahead. We are going to the hospital on Thursday to get the post mortem results for our son, Ethan. We've known that we would be sent an appointment at some time but it kind of threw us when we got the letter. We have been trying so hard to be positive and now I feel like we have to re-live the whole trauma again. The only positive thing I can pull out of this is that we will get through it together. No matter what happens, we will be there for each other.
Right enough said tonight I think. I'm off to rustle something up to eat (I haven't eaten yet today) . Any ideas what I can have?? lol
Bye for now and take care.
Tuesday 1 April 2008
WI wk 5
Well I lost a pound. I'm a bit disappointed I must say but at the end of the day a loss is a loss and it's in the right direction hey?
I went back to work yesterday, the first time back since losing Ethan, it was ok I suppose, well it went as well as it could fro a job that I hate!! I am trying my best to stay positive but sometimes it gets hard. It would be so much easier to hide away from life and not deal with anything. But that isn't an option.
I've been trying to pick myself up off the floor for two days now and don't seem able to succeed. I can't even understand why I am so low at the moment. Maybe I just need a kick up the bum!! lol
Well I think that's enough of my waffling with self pity. Going to sign off now and I'll post again when feeling more positive.
Take care x
I went back to work yesterday, the first time back since losing Ethan, it was ok I suppose, well it went as well as it could fro a job that I hate!! I am trying my best to stay positive but sometimes it gets hard. It would be so much easier to hide away from life and not deal with anything. But that isn't an option.
I've been trying to pick myself up off the floor for two days now and don't seem able to succeed. I can't even understand why I am so low at the moment. Maybe I just need a kick up the bum!! lol
Well I think that's enough of my waffling with self pity. Going to sign off now and I'll post again when feeling more positive.
Take care x
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