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Posted 3/17/2010 11:49 AM (GMT 0)

Thatfield,

I'm not sure if you are a christian woman or not---but before I even conceived, I asked God to let me be able to conceive and he did that within two months.  I am now asking the Lord to bless me with a healthy baby and I have faith that he will do that as well.  I am not a very healthy eater and never have been-and no I am not overweight-lol.  But I am truly trying to make lifestyle changes for the baby growing inside of me--I haven't had any fried foods since I conceived-yahoo to me!  After seeing many GI doctors and acupunturist they assured me that I would have a rough pregnancy if I was in a flare.  Before I conceived I tried my best to get myself into remission which I accomplished and then went right back into a flare (blood in stool, but no urgency to go to bathroom.)  So basically after all that talk, I just expected my pregnancy to be rough,even though I am only 6 weeks (I hope I am not speaking too soon shocked )-I am feeling pretty good, but getting a little nervous when I see the blood in the stool when I poop but besides that I feel pretty good.  I go in for my first ultrasound on Monday and hoping all goes well.  I wish you the best and feel free to stay in touch!  By the way, are you flaring now? If so, how you feeling?

Posted 3/17/2010 2:00 PM (GMT 0)
I totally agree about putting your faith in God and doing everything possible to stay healthy! I am flaring slightly now but it is not bad. I really feel great most of the time. The second trimester is much better than the first for me. I have had two pretty rough flares since I've been pregnant but they both only lasted a week or so. So yes, I have had some really rough days but most days are really good.

If you are not in a horrible flare I really don't think your pregnancy will be too rough. My first one was actually harder than this one so far and I did not have UC until after my daughter was born. This pregnancy (with UC and while in a mild flare) has overall been easier. That may be because I have been super careful about eating healthy and exercising. I am not as tired this time and my morning sickness only lasted about 3 weeks...last time it lasted about 12 weeks! I am also 34 yrs old so I was concerned about my age making it harder this time but I have been very lucky! Blessings to you and your baby - I will add you to my prayers!
Posted 3/17/2010 3:26 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you...and I wish you and your family the best.
Posted 3/23/2010 3:51 PM (GMT 0)
FYI-My ultrasound went great yesterday-baby heart beat was 130.  I am still all pretty nervous about pregnancy in itself.  My next ultrasound is 4/9 just to check the progress.  I am still flaring but i am sure i will get better soon.
Posted 3/23/2010 4:25 PM (GMT 0)
The following article quotes: Ulcerative Colitis
"Ulcerative colitis does not influence fetal outcome except
in severe cases that necessitate surgical intervention."
Read this article, it made me feel MUCH better!
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1026908/pdf/westjmed00120-0054.pdf
Posted 3/23/2010 10:59 PM (GMT 0)
ucisnot myfriend

Glad the ultrasound went well. It is always comforting to see and hear your baby's heart beat even if you are not flaring.

I notice that you are considering going on enemas. There is a program called Motherisk run out of the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada in conjunction with The University of Toronto. Anyone can call the program and speak with a counselor about the effects of medications on fetuses and or breastfeeding babies. Basically they do some of their own research as well as having a database of all the available research on a particular med. The advantage is that when you are nervous you can speak with someone who can give you information right away....also during my first pregnancy I used it as a sort of second opinion (althougth they dont give medical advise). I am Canadian and that is how I know about the program. However, you dont have to be Canadian to call. During my first pregnancy I called every time my meds and/or dosages were changed. I am pregnant with my second baby now (14 weeks along) and am a whole lot more relaxed as I have "been there done that".

Anyhow, the link to Motherisk (with their contact info.) Is

http://www.motherisk.org/women/index.jsp
Posted 3/24/2010 1:44 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for sharing the info ladies, i will surely use the websites.

I am not a big mik drinker, are there any over the counter calcium supplements that I can take?  I was thinking about taking Oscal or Tums.

Posted 3/24/2010 3:58 PM (GMT 0)
I am not a milk drinker either and I just took pre-natals at my OB's recommendation. Are you taking any? Check and see if they already have calcium in them.
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