Guest guest Posted May 7, 1999 Report Share Posted May 7, 1999 Stevie, You are so amazing. I am in awe. You have triumphed so much. You should really give yourself credit because you were the one that had to completely shift your perspective about things which I know is very difficult. I am so glad you are going to be helping other women. You will be great at it. Congratulations on getting your Diflucan. Maybe the LC could help you get a little bank milk to tide you over in the meantime. Or maybe your sister could pump and freeze and special deliver some milk for you! hehe! Again Kudos to you! Wendi Update << File: ATT00003.htm >> << File: ATT00004.txt >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 1999 Report Share Posted May 7, 1999 <html> Awesome Stevie!!! & nbsp; I sincerely hope that something I passed along to you was useful. & nbsp; & nbsp; Btw, who is your LC?!<br> <br> As for your milk supply, see if you could find some friends who also breastfeed who would donate a day or so for you! & nbsp; <br> <br> <br> <br> At 05:51 PM 5/7/99 , you wrote: <br> <blockquote type=cite cite>Ladies~My DR called me 1st thing this morning. My LC had really read her the riot act on this thrush issue. She gave her Jack Newman's <br> <br> Hale's treatment for thrush. 14 day treatment with Diflucan. Wonder of wonders she is putting me on it. The only problem is b/c it's so costly I need prior approval from my insurance, which could take 1 week. Keep your fingers crossed for me that it won't take that long. My DR was very sorry that I had to go through this much pain trouble. I can't freeze any milk for 10 days after treatment is started. That's a bad thing as I go back to work next Monday. I can pump feed,but not freeze. This is going to be hard, not having a back-up supply. <br> <br> I will just have to pump, pump, pump!!! Whatever it takes. Luckily my dh will take some of the load. <br> <br> Because of my persistance in this for the last 2 months, my LC asked me if I would be interested in being an advocate for BFding. This means I get to help other nursing moms. WOW, what an incredible feeling. I went from formula to BMilk exclusevily in less than 2 months!!!! You all have changed my life!!! THANK YOU :0) <br> Stevie~Mommy to a 10/10/96 2/22/99 </blockquote><br> </html> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 1999 Report Share Posted May 8, 1999 In a message dated 5/7/99 6:56:46 PM Central Daylight Time, Phawxsee@... writes: << wow! i bet she'd get along real well with some of the 16 year old pot heads i used to be friends with ! (in a different life it seems like now!) >> Yes Alli - the sad thing is she probably would ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 1999 Report Share Posted May 8, 1999 , My sister-in-law also smoked and drank some when she was pregnant, and it just made me sick. For the most part, her two sons are healthy, but I was worried sick both times that something would be really wrong. The last boy was born 12 days before my daughter Emma. I'll keep your sister's baby in my prayers. and Emma 3-30-99 Re: Update >From: LilNukie@... > >In a message dated 5/7/99 3:22:05 PM Central Daylight Time, craun@... >writes: > ><< > > We live about 10 hours away. I think of her as my best friend and my > sister. We are 10 years apart in age.(she is older, hee-hee). I wish we > lived close. DH wishes too since my phone bill shows it. > Sherry > > SAHM to (8), (4), Kaitlyn (2), and baby born 12/17/98. > > *Breast fed is best fed* >> > >That's so wonderful! The farther distance between me and my sisters the >better. I am only 25 and more responsible than both of them put together (29 >and 31). The 31 year old found out she's pregnant a couple of weeks ago (she >is divorced) and is still drinking, smoking, and smoking pot. I was going to >send something on this but didn't want everything to think I was being petty >or over exagerating but as you can tell it's REALLY bothering me. I want to >be happy for her but CAN'T be if this is the way she's going to treat her >unborn child. > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >ONElist: where the world talks! >http://www.onelist.com >Join today. >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Breastfeeding is Best!! >http://www.maclee.com/breastfeeding > >If you like this list also check out http://www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/weanedbuddies > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 Welcome back Zephyr, I'm so glad skyler is doing better. It it so draining when one of your children are hurt in anyway. As far as your family goes, well what can we do. I can tell you some horror stories about my husbands ex-mother inlaw that will make you cringe! Anyway, glad your back. -- update Sorry I have been lurking. Have had no energy at all I think I am emotionally wiped out from Skylers ordeal. My family is also having no communication with us because my ex step mother helped us out during Skylers hospital stay and that is draining me emotionally. I want to say thanks to everyone who lent their support, it was much needed and very appreciated!!!! my thoughts are with all those that are in need of prayers right now and congrats to all those losers. I hope to be in that category next week. Zephyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 Thanks !!!!! Your dog paper always makes me smile. Our beagle is mad at me for being at the hospital for 4 days and has peed on the floor every night since we have been home, thank god I love her. Zephyr update Sorry I have been lurking. Have had no energy at all I think I am emotionally wiped out from Skylers ordeal. My family is also having no communication with us because my ex step mother helped us out during Skylers hospital stay and that is draining me emotionally. I want to say thanks to everyone who lent their support, it was much needed and very appreciated!!!! my thoughts are with all those that are in need of prayers right now and congrats to all those losers. I hope to be in that category next week. Zephyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 Zephyr, Hang in there. It must be terrible to have to watch Skyler be sick. Don't think about the rest of your family, if they can't focus on the important things in life and be there for you through this, then it is not something you need to worry about right now. Keep us posted and let me know if you need anything. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 Hi Zephyr, I am sorry that you are still having a rough time. How is Skyler doing now?? My thoughts and prayers are with you. Maureen update Sorry I have been lurking. Have had no energy at all I think I am emotionally wiped out from Skylers ordeal. My family is also having no communication with us because my ex step mother helped us out during Skylers hospital stay and that is draining me emotionally. I want to say thanks to everyone who lent their support, it was much needed and very appreciated!!!! my thoughts are with all those that are in need of prayers right now and congrats to all those losers. I hope to be in that category next week. Zephyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2002 Report Share Posted October 4, 2002 Ann I understand about the ketones, we started at the 3:1 then went 2.8:1 and now are 2.5:1 until the 2.5:1 his ketones stayed high, usually now they are 40-80 but sometimes he still reads higher at night. I would make a change at least every 5 days to a week, we also check and log weekly weight and if he gains consistanly over a two week period or loses adjustments are made. We've always been fine weight wise he drops a pounds one week and gains it back the next and vice a versa so its important to make sure its a consistant gain or loss. If he's getting too many calories that can cause seizures or too little calories can. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2002 Report Share Posted October 4, 2002 Lowering by 100 calories is good fine tuning if you think he is gaining. You might have to lower the ratio again if the ketones are too high. Bill arwr12 wrote: > > It is interesting that even with the drop to 3.0:1, 's ketones > are 80+ to 160+ at night. 2 nights ago, I had never seen the ketones > register so black. > > He still hates eating, but it's a tiny bit better. I guess. I'm not > sure actually that it is better yet. This is the 5th day on 3:0:1. > I'm thinking of lowering his calories by 100 calories per day. Do you > all think that might help him? He's not losing any weight on the > current calories (1820 per day - he weighs 32kilos) Actually, he may > have gained a pound or 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2002 Report Share Posted October 4, 2002 Ann, Seems like the ratio still is too high. He must be one of those kids that makes ketones very easily. I don't think decreasing the calories would really help but that's just my opinion. I'd go down to 2.5:1 and see what happens. Hopefully soon you'll get some good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2002 Report Share Posted October 4, 2002 Ann, You mentioned you're lowering the Depakote. Are you sure all this isn't withdrawl seizures? Weaning meds can get pretty ugly. Much worse before it gets better. is not on depakote so I'm not sure whether 125mg is a big drop or not. I am sure that you're weaning very quickly. A drop every 5 days is extremely fast. 's not getting time for his brain to recoup between drops. Most people on this list wait at least 2 weeks between reductions. If I was in your shoes, I think I'd hold steady for a couple weeks. No new med reductions, no new ratio, no drop in calories. Give 's brain a chance to stabilize. 3:0 is a reasonable ratio (though my guess is, you'll be able to go even lower). I don't think calories are too high at a quick glance. I'd get a good accurate weight and check it once a week--same time, same clothes, same scale, to really see if he's really gaining weight (which can increase sz). 5 days at a new ratio is not very long. Plus add the depakote wean.... 's brain is likely in turmoil now. It's best to look at the diet as a long-term solution, rather than a short-term fix. It'll keep you from getting impatient. I know that's hard for you considering how rough you've had it, but it's really best to go slowly. You're better off going too slowly than too quickly. Take it from me who weaned 's meds too quickly and sent the poor kid into what was probably nonconvulsive status! We had to go back on the meds because he was doing so poorly. He's fine now and doing great, but now we'll have to wait a while to try again. ashley ---------- To: ketogenic Subject: update Date: Fri, Oct 4, 2002, 9:25 AM <<He still hates eating, but it's a tiny bit better. I guess. I'm not sure actually that it is better yet. This is the 5th day on 3:0:1. I'm thinking of lowering his calories by 100 calories per day. Do you all think that might help him? He's not losing any weight on the current calories (1820 per day - he weighs 32kilos) Actually, he may have gained a pound or 2.>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2002 Report Share Posted October 4, 2002 Ann, This is great advice from . We did wean my son from depakote. It takes a long time. Only change one thing at a time and then wait at least two weeks. You can tell much better what is affecting what, and things will go smoother. Bob update Date: Fri, Oct 4, 2002, 9:25 AM <<He still hates eating, but it's a tiny bit better. I guess. I'm not sure actually that it is better yet. This is the 5th day on 3:0:1. I'm thinking of lowering his calories by 100 calories per day. Do you all think that might help him? He's not losing any weight on the current calories (1820 per day - he weighs 32kilos) Actually, he may have gained a pound or 2.>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2002 Report Share Posted October 5, 2002 You need to get off the drugs. By slowing the wean you are only prolonging the seizures. Weaning does cause seizures! We were like you too, and everyone kept telling us what I am telling you know. When you get him off the drugs, he may become seizure free. Our daughter did. Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2002 Report Share Posted October 6, 2002 Thanks Diane. It's very tortuous right now and hard to keep faith in this. Especially sleep deprived.. ! But thanks for your experience. I don't think we will go down this road again, so we better be sure we did everything possible to get the diet to work before we quit. Thanks.. Ann > You need to get off the drugs. By slowing the wean you are only > prolonging the seizures. Weaning does cause seizures! We were like you too, > and everyone kept telling us what I am telling you know. When you get him > off the drugs, he may become seizure free. Our daughter did. > Diane > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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