tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post3637262734444640225..comments2023-12-28T05:37:28.168-05:00Comments on Once A Mother...: Sometimes it feels like I just can't win.Once A Motherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15974149780531831971noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-80265009367058472952010-11-29T17:00:18.066-05:002010-11-29T17:00:18.066-05:00If it makes you feel any better, my doctor absolut...If it makes you feel any better, my doctor absolutely advised me against getting the flu vaccine while pregnant, so don't give yourself a hard time. Good luck and hope you stay healthy. Hugs, AnnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-30262181337212498292010-11-27T14:21:15.068-05:002010-11-27T14:21:15.068-05:00I know this must be scary, but I took Tamiflu whil...I know this must be scary, but I took Tamiflu while I was pregnant last year (I'm an xray tech and was in direct contact with a little girl who was later that day discovered to have H1N1) I would definitely recommend getting your flu shot as soon as possible, like your doctor said the benefits outway the risks! Praying that you and the snowflakes stay healthy! =)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06585236979990756104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-11736775912826367532010-11-27T10:00:20.278-05:002010-11-27T10:00:20.278-05:00I've never taken Tamiflu so I can't really...I've never taken Tamiflu so I can't really help with that. Go figure you do something or not do something and then it turns around and bites you in the butt. Grrrr..Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15431384515813384025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-26144402242119658952010-11-24T10:34:20.586-05:002010-11-24T10:34:20.586-05:00I am sorry that you are having this stress added t...I am sorry that you are having this stress added to what is already on your plate. I have no tamiflu advice but just wanted to say that I am thinking about you! (((hugs)))Rhiannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11722893069322386523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-410815202848702262010-11-23T20:37:42.555-05:002010-11-23T20:37:42.555-05:00so sorry you are having to cope with this on top o...so sorry you are having to cope with this on top of everything else. i haven't been in your situation, but i just wanted to mention -- since you are the crunchy and organic type like me :) -- do you have a friendly neighborhood acupuncturist who would make a house call under your special circumstances? a few treatments might give your immune system a real boost and help it fend off whatever might be coming your way. also, acu can be very stress relieving on a TLC level. it is very non-invasive (apart from initially pinchy) and they are very careful with pregnant women. just a thought - it's so hard to feel like your choices are so limited. thinking of you and your snowflakes. xoJennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17682133967979817385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-548884715049332232010-11-23T20:21:21.626-05:002010-11-23T20:21:21.626-05:00YES!!!! I took the flu AND the swine flu vaccine ...YES!!!! I took the flu AND the swine flu vaccine last year while around 7 months pregnant, and while there was unease in the back of my mind, everything turned out just fine and I have a super healthy almost one year old boy. You will be okay!! I know it's so hard to be pregnant and worrying, but I really think you will be ok! Hang in there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-60601832402321926132010-11-23T17:34:35.804-05:002010-11-23T17:34:35.804-05:00Oh Kristen - I am sorry you are facing this dilemm...Oh Kristen - I am sorry you are facing this dilemma. I don't have any advice about Tamiflu. I had to make a decision about the swine flu vaccine last year, when I was pregnant again. I *did* have the vaccine and Toby is here and thriving but I can completely remember the fear I felt, trying to make the best decision for my baby.Fireflyforeverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15290560217994184778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-1066632512789626722010-11-23T05:14:14.989-05:002010-11-23T05:14:14.989-05:00Such a worry I know, I just had a flu shot a few a...Such a worry I know, I just had a flu shot a few ago (at 29 weeks pregnant) as I'm working in a hospital and I'm exposed to more bugs than most people and have asthma. That flu outbreak killed alot of pregnant women last year so I wasn't going to take any chances. A friend of mine took Tamiflu when her husband got swine flu last year and baby is nearly a year old now, no ill effects and she didn't get flu :)LittleWandererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03101034304837448582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-44820730065583572092010-11-23T02:52:56.271-05:002010-11-23T02:52:56.271-05:00I hate any vaccinations. I met someone last week ...I hate any vaccinations. I met someone last week whose baby spent 3 months in ICU after a vaccination. I believe that your aversion to the flu shot was founded on gut instinct.<br /><br />I also personally think that a lot of this swine flu story is scare mongering. Controversial, but it's how I feel.<br /><br />If I were you, I would do the following - and this is going to sound even more whacky. Pray over those tablets. Put them on the dining room table and pray over them, using only positive words, I believe that this can change the impact of the tablets. Visualise them surrounded in a golden light of healing!<br /><br />And in the mean time I'll put you back on that energy list for two weeks ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-51888382383238534082010-11-23T02:30:21.773-05:002010-11-23T02:30:21.773-05:00Oh my what a mess....I hear you on when people com...Oh my what a mess....I hear you on when people come over you tend to do more than you should..I am guilty of this...but whats funny is people dont seem to understand this concept either and kinda expect you to do more...<br /><br />On more serious note major bummer about being around someone sick:( I went back and fourth on whether to get the flu shot and ended up getting it just because I figured since Im at the Dr.office so much I would be exposed to sick people a lot but I did wait until the second trimester to get it... If this turns out not to be anything can you still get the flu shot?<br /><br />Well take care!!!!Nick and Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14537407923580887602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-61223385432340327602010-11-23T01:02:08.088-05:002010-11-23T01:02:08.088-05:00Oh Kristin, that just isn't fair. Hoping and ...Oh Kristin, that just isn't fair. Hoping and praying it isn't the flu and you and the babies stay safe.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791317184998122691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-82368653575072075422010-11-23T00:33:39.359-05:002010-11-23T00:33:39.359-05:00My friend in europe lost her baby at 31 weeks last...My friend in europe lost her baby at 31 weeks last year when she got the swine flu becuase she refused to get the shot. She got so sick and ended up in coma and she appears to have tiny part of her brain damaged. I was pregannt before it came out, but i had to take tamiflu or something like that, sorry, i dont remember and baby is absolutely fine ! We do vaccinate for everything except flu and that is only because none of us never gets the flu anyways but if we would, we would get shots too. Good luck hunMonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02922257732910859792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-55604137698253880562010-11-22T22:24:13.735-05:002010-11-22T22:24:13.735-05:00Oh honey... I'm so sorry!! Sending healing th...Oh honey... I'm so sorry!! Sending healing thought and hope that you feel better soon!!!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-15227715867926253392010-11-22T22:15:53.084-05:002010-11-22T22:15:53.084-05:00I really feel for you. This is something I'm h...I really feel for you. This is something I'm having a hard time with, too. Last year,I was about 22 weeks pregnant when I got the regular flu shot and then at 25 weeks I got the H1N1 shot. I lost my baby boy at 25 weeks 4 days. The doctors all swear there could be no connection, but I am NOT taking it this time. Period. Right now, I'm 33 weeks pregnant and my doctor is pretty understanding of my stance. <br /><br />It's scary either way. My sister did take Tamiflu last year after being exposed to the swine flu at about 12 weeks. My nephew is a beautiful 6 month old now. <br /><br />Thinking about you!Cape Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16794147638520761158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-37664647303495585772010-11-22T19:09:15.865-05:002010-11-22T19:09:15.865-05:00I also did NOT get the flu shot.. won't take a...I also did NOT get the flu shot.. won't take anything including tylenol and understand where you are. I am sorry they are having you take soemthing now. UGG I am hopeful that you feel less uneasy and just finish it up and be done.. then you won't need to have gotten the shot and all will be right with the world. Big prayers to you.PB&Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07093940007854569921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-54905717825045052872010-11-22T18:38:59.095-05:002010-11-22T18:38:59.095-05:00I opted not to get the flu shot either because of ...I opted not to get the flu shot either because of a bad reaction to it the last time. I think of this often because I don't want to put myself more at risk for anything. <br />I am so mad that this had to happen to you. It was good you got away for a bit but just so unfortunate that your friend was ill. Praying for you those little snowflakes. Keep hydrated and drink lots of OJ. I think you should trust your doctor, I don't think he would put you more at risk of anything but I didn't like that fact that he told one someone was in a coma! ((HUGS)).Lisettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486760107232191431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-10596199644440329622010-11-22T18:20:49.352-05:002010-11-22T18:20:49.352-05:00I took tamiflu while pregnant with Madelyn last ye...I took tamiflu while pregnant with Madelyn last year. My son and I both had swine flu and the doctor said "it wasn't even an option" whether or not to take it. Breastfeeding my kids, I've been in similar situations too. You're supposed to take something so YOU can get better, but it could hurt your baby. And you're not just going to not nurse them when you've worked so hard to get to that point! Frustrating! Prayers are your way!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122440514342628681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-46235575004340286602010-11-22T18:18:57.927-05:002010-11-22T18:18:57.927-05:00It's tough to know what to do...are you showin...It's tough to know what to do...are you showing any symptoms yourself? Any early signs of flu?<br /><br />Exposure doesn't mean infection. I taught on uni for years without a flu shot, in lecture halls full of hacking and sneezing students and I never got sick.<br /><br />I also had some type of virus in the first tri with my son and had a fever for a couple of days, but he was fine.<br /><br />Just my view, but I'd not take the tamiflu unless 1) I was sure that flu was 100% imminent and 2) the demonstrated benefits of taking it outweigh any risks.<br /><br />How's your vitamin D levels? With all your time inside, I hope you're getting sufficient doses. And if you do searches on vitamin D and flu, you'll see that it works amazingly as a preventative. And you need to double check what's safe for pregnancy, but it's higher than the RDA...<br /><br />Elderberry works great too...but also check for dosing during pregnancy.<br /><br />Good luck!JMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07633693109130292239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-29173424725368012722010-11-22T17:22:23.940-05:002010-11-22T17:22:23.940-05:00Praying for wisdom for you...I understand your res...Praying for wisdom for you...I understand your reservations about the medicine and the flu shot. There doesn't seem to be an easy answer. Praying for peace and wisdom...and most of all, protection for you and your sweet babies.<br /><br />Love to you...Kelly @ Sufficient Grace Ministrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11182310611088290551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-39259576104980575792010-11-22T16:52:58.168-05:002010-11-22T16:52:58.168-05:00That is a lot to add to your already full plate. S...That is a lot to add to your already full plate. So sorry you have to worry and think about all that...I'd feel very uncertain as well. Hoping you stay well, and will be thinking of you.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09811996974976569965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-70938979170753841672010-11-22T16:47:58.467-05:002010-11-22T16:47:58.467-05:00Sending love and I know the feeling. I had the fl...Sending love and I know the feeling. I had the flu shot because my ob wanted me too but felt uneasy about it. A few weeks later they stopped giving it to under fives (I'm in Australia) due to some adverse reactions which made me even more uneasy. But Max is here and 9 weeks old. <br /><br />I decided early the pregnancy to trust my doctors and stay away from google or I was going to go crazy. <br /><br />Hope you find some peace with whatever you decide but I know that's probably unlikely so sending love.Maddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665878580598197034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-68959349863109294922010-11-22T16:24:15.416-05:002010-11-22T16:24:15.416-05:00You know that is scary. I remember Doctors asking ...You know that is scary. I remember Doctors asking me to get the H1N1 flu shot and I opted not to. They told me I was taking a huge risk but honestly I didn't want to harm my little baby. Your not wrong to not take in chemicals and so-called good for you meds during pregnancy and tests. Just use your judgement. I allow some medical intervention but not all. At least with my pregnancy with TanaLee. But what is right for me may not be right for you. You know? I think your doing a great job with your lil' ones. Don't feel bad about your visiting a friend. You need that, humans are social butterflies. Get fresh air when you need it and visit friends...just double check with their health. I had people tell me they were well so I'd let them go into the Nicu to see TanaLee but then the next day they were vomiting...You never can tell for sure can ya? <br />Take care, I'm thinking about you.<br />~FeliciaTanaLee Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08585088144475643598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-39042074032164212082010-11-22T16:20:47.036-05:002010-11-22T16:20:47.036-05:00My heart goes out to you. I felt similar to you w...My heart goes out to you. I felt similar to you when I was pregnant with my last and got really sick. I had opted not to get the flu shot or the H1N1 shot last year for the same reasons you chose not to. One of my kids for sure and another possibly came down with h1N1. I got sick a few days later and really contemplated taking the Tamiflu - again for the sames reasons you stated. I was really ill and, after much thinking/consulting and took it. It really made a difference in my getting better. I worried about the baby for the next few months. My daughter was born healthy and happy 5 months later. <br /><br />Sending you my love and prayers!!!Liathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03712036800388612656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-75176210268392817812010-11-22T15:13:01.026-05:002010-11-22T15:13:01.026-05:00We don't even vaccinate our children due to th...We don't even vaccinate our children due to the studies and adverse risks that I have researched. Nor do we get flu shots. We do have emergen~C and also an herbal/vitamin wellness formula that my midwife has recommended each time I showed the slightest 'ick' while pregnant. Which isn't often, since for me anyway, my immune system is stronger when I am pregnant than when I am not. <br /><br />Yep, I get the "damned if you do and damned if you don't" totally. Again, I think that you can use your dr. as a resource, but I don't always think that dr's are correct. They use their info which is based on pharmacological studies they are given by drug reps. . . and on their 'client outcomes.' So, really, they are making the best recommendations they can with what they have been educated with. You have to make your choices one way or another. <br /><br />Being in this dead baby club makes things even more complicated. We are all 'that horrible' statistic that "1 out of _____" that the medical world usually feels is a safe and acceptable risk/loss when quoting the recommendations they make. Not all Dr's are like this, don't get me wrong. . . it is just that there is NEVER an absolute where medicines and pregnancy are concerned. . . too many variables. <br /><br />I am so sorry that you are going through this.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795924138335289826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163203822642488592.post-20877363594963589302010-11-22T15:11:29.129-05:002010-11-22T15:11:29.129-05:00I feel so bad that you have been so cooped up and ...I feel so bad that you have been so cooped up and then when you finally get out, you were with someone who is now sick. I hope that you do not catch anything! I have never taken Tamiflu before and I can understand your hesitance with it being a category C. I am sure your doctor does think that you taking it is the right thing, but I know how hard it is to feel okay about it even though the doctor says it is ok. Like you, I find myself online researching things.<br /><br />I think about you all the time and am hoping that you do not get sick. Like Jenna said, lots of fluids!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349971620040597427noreply@blogger.com