[kimmydawn]

For my daughter and her unborn child.

My daughter is still struggling to stablize with the new dx. of Grave's Disease while pregnant. It's not always a good combination and it daughter's case it's definitely not at this point. The hormones of pregnancy can make it very difficult to manage.

She's been hospitalized twice in the last week for dehydration, suffering with tremor, weakness and a racing heart. She's lost almost 30 pounds in just a couple of months (the last 13 lbs. was lost in 14 days). The GD sends the body into complete overdrive...pregnancy making it much worse in her case. If they can't get it under control with meds, she'll have to have surgery while pregnant because she's so hyperthyroid right now.

Speaking of the meds...they can be hard on her body as well...mainly her liver. They did a baseline liver function test and her counts were high. She had to have more bloodwork and a liver ultrasound today. She seemed to be feeling a bit better today, but it still very weak and sick. Thankfully she's not had to be admitted. I don't think the anxiety and rage that comes with this would work well in hospital.

They're watching the baby closely as well. They have to watch the baby for the tachycardia as well. If it's bad enough for long enough, it could compromise the blood flow. Also, since this is an autoimmune disease, my daughter antibodies can cross the placenta to the baby...affecting the baby's thyroid. The meds she's taking aren't approved for pregnancy and if they cross the placenta, the baby might have to be put on meds after birth for the thyroid.

Also, if things go well into the third trimester, the baby has a high chance of being born early...even full-term, it will most probably be tiny so the dr's have to watch its growth as well.

Please keep them both in your prayers, thoughts and meditations. Also, keep me, her father, her husband, and the little man in them that we have the guidance and patience to be all we need for her.

Thank you so much,

KD

[bebop]

consider it done hon

[Christina86]

I'm sorry KD ... Will do.

[(JD)]

[inkblot]

Prayers are with you all! I know well how tachycardia and heart problems can affect the rest of the body. Speaking of which...

I wish her and they baby well, and with the support, care and thoughts from all of us, He upstairs hears our every word and keystroke!

[kimmydawn]

Thank you ((((( everyone )))))

She's angry at me today and is at her apartment.

Even sick, I won't be treated badly to the point of abuse. I can't and won't...even with sickness (of course, unless the person has no knowledge of their actions...then still have to protect to a degree).

She's been so demanding and filled with agitation and rage. Part is illness, part is hormonal, part is just Jess. I can't see the line clearly, but wherever the line is, it was crossed.

I didn't come back on her because that would have me living with too much guilt since she's been so sick. I did "clam up". I refused to say anything else that she might take and then attack. I ended up not speaking excepting to ask her what she wanted from the drive thru. Well, now, that ticked her off too! LOL.

She went to her apartment last night and hasn't come back. I told her daddy if she felt well enough to be that mean, she felt well enough to keep herself safe...bottom line for me.

Also, she has NO PROBLEM using that mouth of hers, so SHE can make her own phone calls, discuss her own concerns, begin to take her own responsibility in her life now that she has more of an understanding.

As she can, she needs to work on cutting her end of the "apron strings", because at this point she's sitting back and ordering everyone around her around so she can blame for anything gone wrong or have a place to focus that agitation and rage. She doesn't see this I'm sure.

Lines are so blurred everywhere. Boundaries can't apply as they should. It just tough.

Bottom line, I will be WHATEVER I CAN BE for her...except a whipping post.

KD

[bebop]

you go girl! our kids are our kids but they take it one step further I believe. too far in my opinion! you take care of you hon. you have a full plate already

[(JD)]

It is very difficult, if not impossible, to try and have an adult conversation with someone who only wishes to use your own words against you, rather than see any value they might have.

It's at these times that we realize -we may all be on the same path but - some of us are surely farther along the path than others.

[jlove973]

You are ALL in my thoughts and Prayers. She loves you mom shes very worried as you are.
Take a mental break. Relax and focus on you if you are able.

(((((((((((((((((((*Kimmydawn and Family*))))))))))))))))))

You were there for me and I am here for you, always.

Jilene

[Fuzzybear]

[jacq10]