tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8824828113983189391.post3680695176034830597..comments2024-03-09T09:28:24.274-05:00Comments on Despite Lupus: 100% Weaned!Sara Gormanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07608238591846611898noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8824828113983189391.post-4421863530103127642011-05-26T17:51:28.664-04:002011-05-26T17:51:28.664-04:00Thanks, Sportsgirl! It does, indeed, feel like jus...Thanks, Sportsgirl! It does, indeed, feel like just yesterday. Thanks for following along!Sara Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07608238591846611898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8824828113983189391.post-6252365183738573412011-05-26T17:50:42.710-04:002011-05-26T17:50:42.710-04:00Mumbi - Wow! Congrats on your pregnancy! I wish yo...Mumbi - Wow! Congrats on your pregnancy! I wish you all the best - and fingers crossed for smooth sailing for the remainder of your pregnancy. Sorry to hear you've had a couple of hiccups along the way, but hopefully those are behind you. <br /><br />Re: the vaccines - I'm sorry I can't be of much help. I, too, can't find much online, but if I do, I'll be sure to let you know. My only advice is that you express your concern to your doctor, without hesitation...make sure he understands your fear. See if he can consult another doctor or two(while you're in the office, preferably) to weigh in on the decision. In addition, I'd press him on why there's a need for the shot at this point in your pregnancy - perhaps there's something that you (or I!) don't know that makes it a necessity in his eyes. It's ultimately your decision, of course, you just want to be as informed as possible. Let us know and best wishes!Sara Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07608238591846611898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8824828113983189391.post-1521821663280077372011-05-26T17:41:40.024-04:002011-05-26T17:41:40.024-04:00Sadaf - So glad you're doing well, and that yo...Sadaf - So glad you're doing well, and that you're over the hump. That 7 to 8 week mark was a big one for me...I hope he's sleeping better (not well, but at least better!), and that you're feeling good. Take care!Sara Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07608238591846611898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8824828113983189391.post-5416894774521710072011-05-23T06:00:01.587-04:002011-05-23T06:00:01.587-04:00Wow! I can't believe it's been 7 months; ...Wow! I can't believe it's been 7 months; it only felt like a couple of months ago that you announced Bernadette's birth! I'm glad you pulled through without an infection :-)Sportsgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14628577293902151039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8824828113983189391.post-58148586632937543062011-05-22T01:57:35.802-04:002011-05-22T01:57:35.802-04:00Congratulations on your successful weaning. I have...Congratulations on your successful weaning. I have keenly followed your motherhood journey with your lovely daughters and i must say am inspired. Thank you for sharing your experiences with the rest of us. <br /><br />Am 30, have lupus and am now 25 weeks pregnant with my first baby. I have been doing ok (1 hospitalisation so far at 17 weeks for GI infection and a kidney infection at 14 weeks.<br /><br />Now my OB is insisting on a tetanus vaccine..which am very reluctant to do. Do you have any information on vaccines during pregnancy for us lupies? Are they safe? Am concerned about triggering a flare.<br /> My next rheumatologist appointment is a month away (He's not good at taking calls).<br /><br />I have been searching online about lupus pregnancy and vaccines but there's not enough information.<br /><br />Any insights would be appreciated.<br /><br />Congratulations again on your living well..you inspire me to do the same.<br /><br />Mumbi in Nairobi, Kenya.Grace Mumbi Kihumbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07264747851934095143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8824828113983189391.post-44813490677213694932011-05-21T21:21:46.753-04:002011-05-21T21:21:46.753-04:00Yay! So happy for you! I must say, after 7 weeks...Yay! So happy for you! I must say, after 7 weeks of nursing my new little guy, I completely agree with your assessment of why it's working better this time round. I never had infections but the first time round I was CONSTANTLY second guessing myself. This time, I'm very relaxed and have confidence that my body will do what it needs to. I had a rough start in the beginning this time too and did have to supplement with formula for a couple weeks but we're back to exclusive breastfeeding and we're both pros now. I'm getting better at feeding in public too so I don't have to worry about pumping or building a freezer stash. He's not the chubbiest baby on the block but he's healthy and even graced us with his first smile last week. He has such few demands in life and I'm over the moon that I'm able to do this for him as long as I can.Sadaf Shaikhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02374844486026161672noreply@blogger.com