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Hi everyone, Heather here. I just wanted to thank all of you, so many of you have reached out to me after having my daughter to see how I am doing! Ok so things have gotten slightly better as I have mentioned to some of you but only very slightly which has me extremely dissapointed. Some days are better than others but some days my bladder feels just as bad as when i was pregnant which has been very challenging since having a newborn. My dilema at the moment is that I can no longer afford to see Boaz. My parents were paying for it previously and cannot do so anymore. My fiance who has been beyond supportive and understanding wants me to be able to continue treatment but we simply cannot afford it at this time. It seems that sticking to the diet isnt really helping. In any case I wish i could write more as to how I am feeling and how overwhelming this has been for me but I have a fussy one crying so must go. Just looking for advice and encouragment on what to do at this point :)
Hey sweety, just wanted to
Hey sweety, just wanted to reach out. I am sorry you are having a rough time. I don't really have advice, but I just wanted to say I understand, and that I am having a rough time too. But we will both get better if we keep doing the right things for our bodies. I hope you can find relief and healing soon.
((HUGS))
Thanks Rachel. it aint an
Thanks Rachel. it aint an easy road especially now that I have a newborn! I just want to focus on being a good mom rather than my stupid bladder! thanks for reaching out and I am sorry you are having a rough time as well. I hope that you get some relief soon too :)
Hi Hazy,
Hi Hazy,
Just wanted to say you're in my thoughts a lot and I hope you figure out a situation that will work for you. -I saw your baby on fb- she is so beautiful!
I just ran into a friend of mine who has a 6-week old and she was so exhausted and haggard, and she doesn't have a chronic health condition on top of being a brand new mom. She said her hormones are crazy all-over the place, and I imagine youre experiencing something similar. What you're going through is a real transition time and I hope you can give yourself a little bit of a breather before making a decision about whether or not to suspend treatment.
I guess I don't really have any good advice, but please know we're here for you as you decide what to do next! xxx
Thanks Claire! I agree with
Thanks Claire! I agree with what your saying, I know my lack of sleep isnt helping either! Just trying to take it day by day :)
Hazy, so sorry you are still
Hazy, so sorry you are still struggling. I know we all understand the financial strainthis puts on us and our families especially with we have young ones to take care of. I don't know the protocol that the Brizmans would be willing to work with but I wonder if you asked if they might be able to keep you on at once a month or something that you might be able to afford. It completely frightens me to think I will not have their expertise available if/when needed. I know the herbs can add up too. Whatever your decision I wish you nothing but good health and a beautiful future with your little one. You are a great mom!!!!
Congratulations on your baby!
Congratulations on your baby! I am so sorry you are dealing with IC too. I can only imagine how hard it is. I started getting symproms when my daughter was 8 months old and that was hard enough. Hang inthere, tak eone day at a time- just because you can't afford it right now doesn't mean that things won't change. Remember that the diet is not just for symptom relief- it is for healing too. What if you just ate from list 3 or 4? At least you would be avoiding the worst offenders but still getting a varied diet. (((((((((hug)))))))))))
Thanks everyone! yeah I am
Thanks everyone! yeah I am hoping to get back into treatment eventually just know its not an option right now due to the financial. Of course I can still eat from list 1/2 like I have been on but its frustrating because prior to pregnancy the diet did help but since pregnancy and after it hasnt seemed to but i do think i have to give my body some more time to recover :)