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On Tue, 09 Aug 2005 10:50:00 -0700, Amy wrote:
The nurse told me that magnesium is 1) not absorbed well, and 2) a muscle relaxer, and that if you take enough that it's absorbing, it might interfere with your uterus's ability to go into labor, because it is acting as a muscle relaxant. As far as I know, she's partly right. The absorption depends on which form of magnesium you take. Common is magnesium-oxide, which is indeed not absorbed well. I take an alternative form (forgot which one) which does a better job. It is indeed a relaxant, but I doubt it would stop labour. I've had loads of BH contractions which would only stop when I would drink and rest, no matter how much magnesium tablets I would consume... Recently I've been taking my tablets before going to bed, to limit the night-time contractions so I can get some sleep. They are much less, but the real ones are still there and still wake me up. So I figure, if the hormones decide it's time, no mountain of magnesium will hold it back ;-) Anyway, check with your doctor before starting any new supplements. That's always a good idea -- --I mommy to DS (July '02) mommy to four tiny angels (Oct '03 - Oct '04) guardian of DH (age classified) expecting twins (boy/girl) in August |
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On Tue, 09 Aug 2005 10:32:45 -0700, Joybelle wrote:
It is actually because the baby has been diagnosed via u/s to have spina bifida and has developed hydrocephalus along with that. I'm sorry, I must have completely missed that post! That must have been quite a shock for you to find out. Before asking you a gazillion questions, I'll try to find that thread. Is there any idea how serious the conditions are at this time? Thanks for the suggestions! I must be lacking in something because last night they were cramping up. It's a common pregnancy symptom, not necessarily a lack of anything. Your body just has a harder time getting rid of the muscle waist products in your legs, due to the pressure of your uterus. -- --I mommy to DS (July '02) mommy to four tiny angels (Oct '03 - Oct '04) guardian of DH (age classified) expecting twins (boy/girl) in August |
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"Ilse Witch" wrote in message news On Tue, 09 Aug 2005 10:32:45 -0700, Joybelle wrote: It is actually because the baby has been diagnosed via u/s to have spina bifida and has developed hydrocephalus along with that. I'm sorry, I must have completely missed that post! That must have been quite a shock for you to find out. Before asking you a gazillion questions, I'll try to find that thread. Is there any idea how serious the conditions are at this time? It was quite a shock. I think I probably posted about it when you were getting settled into your new home (mid- to late June). As for how serious they think it is, it is admitted it's hard to tell, but they feel it is a lesion at lumbar 4. Which is usually paralysis from the knees down. Last u/s (July 8, I think), the hydrocephalus had begun to develop. We will certainly find out more at birth (which will most likely be a c-section around 38 weeks). Thanks for the suggestions! I must be lacking in something because last night they were cramping up. It's a common pregnancy symptom, not necessarily a lack of anything. Your body just has a harder time getting rid of the muscle waist products in your legs, due to the pressure of your uterus. You want to know what silly little worry has been going through my head? Blood clot because it is mostly in one leg. I'm scared to massage it. Totally irrational, I know... It is better today, and I think it came from standing too much on Saturday and Sunday. Thanks for you help, Ilse! -- Joy Rose 1-99 Iris 2-01 Spencer 3-03 # 4 Sept 2005 |
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On Tue, 09 Aug 2005 19:52:32 -0700, Joybelle wrote:
As for how serious they think it is, it is admitted it's hard to tell, but they feel it is a lesion at lumbar 4. Which is usually paralysis from the knees down. Last u/s (July 8, I think), the hydrocephalus had begun to develop. We will certainly find out more at birth (which will most likely be a c-section around 38 weeks). Sounds like you have a tough road ahead of you (((Joy)))! Strength and good vibes to you and yours. You want to know what silly little worry has been going through my head? Blood clot because it is mostly in one leg. I'm scared to massage it. Totally irrational, I know... It is better today, and I think it came from standing too much on Saturday and Sunday. Hehe, hormonal irrationality, also a common pregnancy symptom... ;-) Glad to hear it's improving. You're probably right that is was due to standing up too much. -- --I mommy to DS (July '02) mommy to four tiny angels (Oct '03 - Oct '04) guardian of DH (age classified) expecting twins (boy/girl) in August |
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"Ilse Witch" wrote in message news On Tue, 09 Aug 2005 19:52:32 -0700, Joybelle wrote: As for how serious they think it is, it is admitted it's hard to tell, but they feel it is a lesion at lumbar 4. Which is usually paralysis from the knees down. Last u/s (July 8, I think), the hydrocephalus had begun to develop. We will certainly find out more at birth (which will most likely be a c-section around 38 weeks). Sounds like you have a tough road ahead of you (((Joy)))! Strength and good vibes to you and yours. Thank you very much, Ilse!! You want to know what silly little worry has been going through my head? Blood clot because it is mostly in one leg. I'm scared to massage it. Totally irrational, I know... It is better today, and I think it came from standing too much on Saturday and Sunday. Hehe, hormonal irrationality, also a common pregnancy symptom... ;-) Glad to hear it's improving. You're probably right that is was due to standing up too much. MUCH better today, so I'm guessing the standing is what did it. Gotta love the hormonal irrationality, though... -- Joy Rose 1-99 Iris 2-01 Spencer 3-03 # 4 Sept 2005 |
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It's the positioning ones I need the answer to... I think I have a good
solution, but it all sort of depends on how much of the back needs to be "open" and for how long. For example, if baby only needs that area completely free of pressure for 1 month, what I make will be different from what I'd make if you need that area open for the first year. I have something I can send "now" that will help in the short term if necessary--it's called a "tai one on" and can be seen at www.lovewrap.com . Someone sent it to me to see it and try it, free, so I dont' mind passing it along. I need another carrier like I need a hole in my head according to DH. It's a lovely shade of plum purple with a pale orchid background, but will do the trick for short term. It's basically a long, padded strap--you would put it on in a different way than is shown on the site, but it will stay completely out of teh way of baby's back. I'm thinking about making you a denim-strapped podaegi (Korean carrier) with polar fleece padding around where the baby is and interlock knit for the blanket. You wouldn't use the blanket until baby's healed enough to have pressure on his back. Jenrose "Joybelle" wrote in message ... "Jenrose" wrote in message news:1123535142.4ef255ddfe3cdab0bfb929d2abb625f1@t eranews... Glad results were good.... have you gotten my recent emails? Hey, Jenrose, The last one I got was on August 1 (color and my style... I think I responded to that one). I haven't been able to respond to the one with the questions regarding positioning, etc, because I haven't spoken to the perinatologists yet. Have there been more recent ones? Thanks! -- Joy Rose 1-99 Iris 2-01 Spencer 3-03 # 4 Sept 2005 |
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