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LouLou

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anon this is cf related. many people will seek fertility help within the cf community for the following reasons;

1) husband has cf and therefore can't conceive naturally (this is Julie's situation)
2) to remove the chance of a cf baby if both parents are carriers
3) to hurry along the process since our lives are in fast forward / countdown mode - sometimes there's just not time to wait years to get pregnant.
4) thick cervical mucus (relates to #3)

Julie,
Sorry to hear about your struggles. Chug along and do what you've got to do. Don't try to fix everything the first week. It's too stressful on you and you might find that they will be more understanding if you dole out your requests a little by little.
 
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LouLou

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anon this is cf related. many people will seek fertility help within the cf community for the following reasons;

1) husband has cf and therefore can't conceive naturally (this is Julie's situation)
2) to remove the chance of a cf baby if both parents are carriers
3) to hurry along the process since our lives are in fast forward / countdown mode - sometimes there's just not time to wait years to get pregnant.
4) thick cervical mucus (relates to #3)

Julie,
Sorry to hear about your struggles. Chug along and do what you've got to do. Don't try to fix everything the first week. It's too stressful on you and you might find that they will be more understanding if you dole out your requests a little by little.
 
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Scarlett81

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Get a freakin life ANON

Man Julie, that sucks. I hate to say it, but they don't sound NICE! Hang in there. Hopefully each day will get easier. If not-you can always start a new career.
 
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Scarlett81

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Get a freakin life ANON

Man Julie, that sucks. I hate to say it, but they don't sound NICE! Hang in there. Hopefully each day will get easier. If not-you can always start a new career.
 
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Scarlett81

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Get a freakin life ANON

Man Julie, that sucks. I hate to say it, but they don't sound NICE! Hang in there. Hopefully each day will get easier. If not-you can always start a new career.
 
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Diane

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I know its hard Julie, but hang in there......... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

And im glad you put this in here on the board because i rarely ever read blogs and probably miss so much. I just dont have all day to read both the board AND the blogs every day. Now if you wrote about something stupid like you dont like your makeup or hairdo i would say that definitely belongs in a blog but this topic belongs where we can see it.
 
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Diane

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I know its hard Julie, but hang in there......... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

And im glad you put this in here on the board because i rarely ever read blogs and probably miss so much. I just dont have all day to read both the board AND the blogs every day. Now if you wrote about something stupid like you dont like your makeup or hairdo i would say that definitely belongs in a blog but this topic belongs where we can see it.
 
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Diane

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I know its hard Julie, but hang in there......... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

And im glad you put this in here on the board because i rarely ever read blogs and probably miss so much. I just dont have all day to read both the board AND the blogs every day. Now if you wrote about something stupid like you dont like your makeup or hairdo i would say that definitely belongs in a blog but this topic belongs where we can see it.
 
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julie

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I guess I missed the exciting anon post <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">.

Thanks to everyone for the well wishes and encouragement. Today seems to be a bit better, but I think it's because I've been told that I have to complete some online training. So I've been put into an empty exam room. Although I have no complaints because it means I can eat when I need to, I can pump every 2 hours when I need to, and nobody is being hostile towards me because I'm alone. I'll enjoy it while it lasts.

Craig, I wish I could just leave. But it's quite a process to get out. I'm seriously considering it though. I know that the hormones will eventually get better (I hope, LOL!!!) but a majority of the people working in this office at this command HATE it here. Apparently about a year ago the leadership changed, a lot of people moved to their new duty stations. And the incoming leadership just let things go to the dogs. People said prior to this change, it was a great place to work. And aside from the normal unavoidable occasional issues, it was great. But now, the Senior leaders are so unorganized and out of touch with us "junior" personnel. It's so impersonal, nothing they do makes sense and everything is such a process and made so freaking difficult. Instead of just walking straight across the cross walk (for example) here we have to run down the block, climb the light pole, tightwalk the power lines to CROSS THE STREET, slither down the light pole, do 500 jumping jacks and THEN be on our way. It's rediculious.

So thanks for listening. I felt better after my vent, and then to read the comments that I'm not crazy for feeling overwhelmed with how the day went, made me feel even better. Sometimes I second guess the feelings, chalking it up to "being post partum" or whatever. But even my mom was scratching her head after I told her about my day.

When I got home yesterday I just held my babies and loved them and kissed them. I am truly happy when I am with them!!!!
 
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julie

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I guess I missed the exciting anon post <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">.

Thanks to everyone for the well wishes and encouragement. Today seems to be a bit better, but I think it's because I've been told that I have to complete some online training. So I've been put into an empty exam room. Although I have no complaints because it means I can eat when I need to, I can pump every 2 hours when I need to, and nobody is being hostile towards me because I'm alone. I'll enjoy it while it lasts.

Craig, I wish I could just leave. But it's quite a process to get out. I'm seriously considering it though. I know that the hormones will eventually get better (I hope, LOL!!!) but a majority of the people working in this office at this command HATE it here. Apparently about a year ago the leadership changed, a lot of people moved to their new duty stations. And the incoming leadership just let things go to the dogs. People said prior to this change, it was a great place to work. And aside from the normal unavoidable occasional issues, it was great. But now, the Senior leaders are so unorganized and out of touch with us "junior" personnel. It's so impersonal, nothing they do makes sense and everything is such a process and made so freaking difficult. Instead of just walking straight across the cross walk (for example) here we have to run down the block, climb the light pole, tightwalk the power lines to CROSS THE STREET, slither down the light pole, do 500 jumping jacks and THEN be on our way. It's rediculious.

So thanks for listening. I felt better after my vent, and then to read the comments that I'm not crazy for feeling overwhelmed with how the day went, made me feel even better. Sometimes I second guess the feelings, chalking it up to "being post partum" or whatever. But even my mom was scratching her head after I told her about my day.

When I got home yesterday I just held my babies and loved them and kissed them. I am truly happy when I am with them!!!!
 
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julie

New member
I guess I missed the exciting anon post <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">.

Thanks to everyone for the well wishes and encouragement. Today seems to be a bit better, but I think it's because I've been told that I have to complete some online training. So I've been put into an empty exam room. Although I have no complaints because it means I can eat when I need to, I can pump every 2 hours when I need to, and nobody is being hostile towards me because I'm alone. I'll enjoy it while it lasts.

Craig, I wish I could just leave. But it's quite a process to get out. I'm seriously considering it though. I know that the hormones will eventually get better (I hope, LOL!!!) but a majority of the people working in this office at this command HATE it here. Apparently about a year ago the leadership changed, a lot of people moved to their new duty stations. And the incoming leadership just let things go to the dogs. People said prior to this change, it was a great place to work. And aside from the normal unavoidable occasional issues, it was great. But now, the Senior leaders are so unorganized and out of touch with us "junior" personnel. It's so impersonal, nothing they do makes sense and everything is such a process and made so freaking difficult. Instead of just walking straight across the cross walk (for example) here we have to run down the block, climb the light pole, tightwalk the power lines to CROSS THE STREET, slither down the light pole, do 500 jumping jacks and THEN be on our way. It's rediculious.

So thanks for listening. I felt better after my vent, and then to read the comments that I'm not crazy for feeling overwhelmed with how the day went, made me feel even better. Sometimes I second guess the feelings, chalking it up to "being post partum" or whatever. But even my mom was scratching her head after I told her about my day.

When I got home yesterday I just held my babies and loved them and kissed them. I am truly happy when I am with them!!!!
 
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julie

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ohhh, I forgot to answer the questions...

Mark did great yesterday but he wasn't on his own. My mom spent the night and was there to do the night feedings and the 8am feeding. She stayed to help him out with the babies and spent the night again last night. She will go home tomorrow afternoon and come back Friday evening. Its great to have her help because it allows Mark to do his homework (yes, he is still finising 1 class, bum <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">), play with the babies, eat, go to the gym... and get a nap.

He's been alone with them for a few hours on a couple occasions though, and does just great. I don't want to speak for him, but he sure seems to LOVE being a father!!!!
 
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julie

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ohhh, I forgot to answer the questions...

Mark did great yesterday but he wasn't on his own. My mom spent the night and was there to do the night feedings and the 8am feeding. She stayed to help him out with the babies and spent the night again last night. She will go home tomorrow afternoon and come back Friday evening. Its great to have her help because it allows Mark to do his homework (yes, he is still finising 1 class, bum <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">), play with the babies, eat, go to the gym... and get a nap.

He's been alone with them for a few hours on a couple occasions though, and does just great. I don't want to speak for him, but he sure seems to LOVE being a father!!!!
 
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julie

New member
ohhh, I forgot to answer the questions...

Mark did great yesterday but he wasn't on his own. My mom spent the night and was there to do the night feedings and the 8am feeding. She stayed to help him out with the babies and spent the night again last night. She will go home tomorrow afternoon and come back Friday evening. Its great to have her help because it allows Mark to do his homework (yes, he is still finising 1 class, bum <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">), play with the babies, eat, go to the gym... and get a nap.

He's been alone with them for a few hours on a couple occasions though, and does just great. I don't want to speak for him, but he sure seems to LOVE being a father!!!!
 
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Seana30

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Julie,

I am sorry to hear they are giving you such a hard time. I can't believe they are disregarding what the civilian doc is saying.

I wish I had something to say that would make it all better. You hang in there and keep us updated!

Seana
 
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Seana30

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Julie,

I am sorry to hear they are giving you such a hard time. I can't believe they are disregarding what the civilian doc is saying.

I wish I had something to say that would make it all better. You hang in there and keep us updated!

Seana
 
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Seana30

New member
Julie,

I am sorry to hear they are giving you such a hard time. I can't believe they are disregarding what the civilian doc is saying.

I wish I had something to say that would make it all better. You hang in there and keep us updated!

Seana
 
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