Ok. Wasn't going to announce this here but really need help.

[caswellhb]

I'm pregnant. Sorry to anyone that may be upset by this. Hey, I was celibate for 18 years.
My numbers are shot. Going through the roof.
I'm doing all the usual, throwing up at every opportunity, hormonal as ****, happy and then miserable. Typicle pregnancy really.
I really wasn't going to make this announcement but I am a little scared and alone.
I need advice folks.

Heather.

[Dewey]

That makes sense as to the hormones feeling like they're fluctuating. Why would anyone be upset by it, Heather? You're a good person & deserve every gift life has to offer just the same as anyone else.

The only thing to worry with at this point is protecting your BGs & your health, so that your pregnancy will be more smooth & your child will be able to develop properly. Just roll with the roller coaster of life, and know that you have friends who love & support you. I know it may sound & seem easier said than done at this point in time, but I truly believe things will pan out. (((((Hugs)))))

[caswellhb]

Thank you.
I am just really scared and alone right now.
Hey, I always fight back. I am woman, hear me roar.
I need some advice on the numbers folks. My doc is confused.
This is a DF pregnancy, come enjoy it with me.

Heather.

[gettingby]

I'm pregnant. Sorry to anyone that may be upset by this. Hey, I was celibate for 18 years.
My numbers are shot. Going through the roof.
I'm doing all the usual, throwing up at every opportunity, hormonal as ****, happy and then miserable. Typicle pregnancy really.
I really wasn't going to make this announcement but I am a little scared and alone.
I need advice folks.

Heather.
Heather, are you happy? Is this what you want?
It doesn't matter what others think or if it upsets them. This is your life and it's about what you want.
That being said, I'm sure you will do well. Just take care of yourself and the baby. Don't worry about what others think.
(((Hugs))) and support from across the pond. I've got a 17 yr old so I've been through it while being a T1. I'll help any way I can.:)

[Penny]

Take care of yourself Heather, so this prescious child can be healthy as well as you. Every new life is a gift, and I envy you the chance to be part of it. It's been a long time, but if I can help you get through this, I will try. :)

[palefacegirl03]

As you know test alot. Take time and breathe.

saltines and gingerale for the nausea, little tea with honey.

I have a dd turning 7 on Jan 5, I was very scared when I found out I was pregnant with her. I had been type 1 for ten years by then. She is completely healthy.

Best of luck to you.

[caswellhb]

Thank you.
I have no doubts about having the babies but my numbers worry me a lot. I am getting a lot of highs. How do I combat these? I am eating veg and fish. That's it.
Also, since both parents are D do I need to be more neurotic than the average mum to be?

Heather.

[Carwy]

Congrats. Heather:party:
I know you will do what is right and everything will workout great for you and the baby.
Oh and as far as what your eating If it's good and bad for you send it my way.
I'm ready :eating:

[gettingby]

I wouldn't say that you need to be neurotic but you do need to be cautious.
Babies? Is that a typo or are you carrying more than one?
Sorry but I'm slightly excited.

[grace girl]

I hope that no one here would have anything negative to say to you; the gift of life is precious!
I got D after having all of mine, so I'm probably not much help.
From pregnancy experience, though, I'd definately think your numbers are reflecting all of the hormones. If it were me, I'd test a LOT, and correct when needed.
Congratulations!

[notme]

Congratulations Heather. I know you are having all of the emotions that any expectant Mom can have, and more. The little life you are keeping safe is the most precious gift in the world.

Congratulations!

[caswellhb]

Ummmm yes, didn't mean to let slip. Freudian slip I guess. It is twins. I had early tests and they showed an elevated leval of hcg. I have had further tests and they show twins. I really didn't mean to let that slip. Good catch.
I am ok. I'm more worried about them than anything. I want them to be healthy.
The fact that both parents are D worries me.

Heather.

[Dewey]

Heather, twins are double the excitement! :) This is incredible news. I know that you have concerns over the babies' health due to both parents having Diabetes, but with the proper care, you & the babies will be able to make it through just fine.

If either or both of the babies were to wind up with Diabetes, who better to have as a parent than someone who understands. :) Try not to fret too much. All of us here will help as best we can.

[gettingby]

Ummmm yes, didn't mean to let slip. Freudian slip I guess. It is twins. I had early tests and they showed an elevated leval of hcg. I have had further tests and they show twins. I really didn't mean to let that slip. Good catch.
I am ok. I'm more worried about them than anything. I want them to be healthy.
The fact that both parents are D worries me.

Heather.
I guess I just have an eagle eye. Sorry to mention it.:o
I guess the best thing to do is to discuss it with your doctor. I can understand your worry. I'm the D, spouse is not but there is quite a bit of it in his family history. So far, my daughter is fine. No D.
Hang in there and know that no matter what happens, you have friends here who really do care.

[caswellhb]

Thank you everyone.
Does anyone know if there is a greater chance of D because of both parents having it?

Heather.

[Carwy]

twins?
Okay sorry I know you and the little ones will be healthy and come through this in great health.
How far along are you?
Is it a boy and a girl, two boys or two girls?

When do we get to start a baby name contest?

[EasyType2]

Heather, below is a link to a UK chatboard. The specific thread is a pregnacy and parental support group. A really great bunch of people there.

Don't know if any are in MK, or not, but there is a scattering from all over the UK.

Give it a look for a few days.....

Pregnancy, Childbirth & Parenting XI (http://talk.guardian.co.uk/WebX?14@593.nfNCeWqB38b@.775edfc7/0)

You can read posts without signing up.

[caswellhb]

Wow, thank you.
I have already
got the names. Sorry.
They will be Curtis Johnathan and Cynthia Marie.
You could bet on how long I manage to carry them. I intend to keep them safe as long as possible. This pair are locked in a safety deposit box. Start your bets from August onwards.

Heather.

[Carwy]

Wow, thank you.
I have already
got the names. Sorry.
They will be Curtis Johnathan and Cynthia Marie.
You could bet on how long I manage to carry them. I intend to keep them safe as long as possible. This pair are locked in a safety deposit box. Start your bets from August onwards.

Heather.
Nov. 10 or the 15.

[duck]

Nov. 10 or the 15.

C'mon man, it's twins...So 10/10 or 11/11.

[JediSkipdogg]

Nov. 10 or the 15.

You do know a pregnancy only lasts 9 months right?

Congrats on the babies and hopefully all works out well for you.

I don't think there are any conclusive studies that would show the chances of a child having diabetes when their grandparents have diabetes. I could be wrong. I do know though that if one twin is diagnosed, the chance of the other twin getting it is between 25-50%, which in the medical community are very high odds.

I do know if the mom has diabetes there is about a 4% chance of the children, not sure if that increases or decreases with having twins. Does the father have diabetes? If so, that can greatly increase the chances.

[caswellhb]

Both parents have D.
And omg you people are making me laugh. LMAO.
Ok, get a chart set up for the date and I will contribute to the correct persons favoured charity. How is that?

Heather.

[Carwy]

You do know a pregnancy only lasts 9 months right?

Yes and the question is can you read?
Start your bets from August onwards.

Heather.
More then likely will be around the end of Sept. Would like for it to be later but it will not.

[JediSkipdogg]

Yes and the question is can you read?

But what good is picking a month 11 months away when she's obviously around a month pregnant already since she knows it's twins?

[Dewey]

C'mon man, it's twins...So 10/10 or 11/11.
LMAO Duck! I love it! That would be cool if it happened that way! How about 9/9. :D

Nov. 10 or the 15.You do know a pregnancy only lasts 9 months right?
Jedi....and your point is? I've known babies to be late (well, ok, maybe not that late, but still). I can't remember if I was late on the date, but I do know that my mom's water broke in the morning & as usual, I was late to the party (as I was born in the evening!).

Leave it to guys to argue over everything...Imagine how crazy they'd get if their hormones started raging!? That's why THEY can't get pregnant! :T

I think Carwy was wishfully thinking anyway....he's a November baby & wanted the twins to share it with. ;)

[ant hill]

Ho WOW Heather, I didn't expect this. Congrats pet!!
Try and be happy and the food (this is indeed the important thing!!) you now have to feed for three.
So Heather, Don't be ashamed what you eat so enjoy it and be marry.
I am so happy for you. Please take care. :) :) :)

[caswellhb]

LMAO. When it was first diagnosed it was for the 10th of september. Then it was found to be twins so they will be earlier.
Now! I will put up £500 ($1000) to the charity of anyone who guesses the right date. Can I be fairer than that?
Carwy, you are book keeper.

Heather.

[Carwy]

LMAO. When it was first diagnosed it was for the 10th of september. Then it was found to be twins so they will be earlier.
Now! I will put up £500 ($1000) to the charity of anyone who guesses the right date. Can I be fairer than that?
Carwy, you are book keeper.

Heather.
Okay I'll do it. Starting now.
Just post you date and time here.
http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/chit-chat/24548-when-will-heather-have.html#post291044

[Keezheekoni]

Congrats Heather! I will live vicariously through you. I'd love to have more kids but the house is already bursting at the seams with the five we have!!!!

Sept. 10th is the due date through doctor's round wheel "guesstimator"? That's my Shayna's birthday. She's 6 now. :)

I'll go and guess in the other thread.

Congrats again!

[2high]

Heather, you're gonna do fine at this, and these babies are gonna be so well loved it's not funny.

BTW, Marie is my middle name, too :)

[mortis505]

WOOHOO!!!!! Congratulations sweetie. That is awesome news. Here is to you and those babies having a great and wonderful year!!!!

[valc3]

Congratulations.:party:

[palefacegirl03]

Again Congratulations!

A great website is diabetic mommy is [/url], they have a forum also not sure if the link is showing up

[url=http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/main.asp?webtag=diabeticmommy&nav=start&prettyurl=%2Fdiabeticmommy%2Fstart] (http://www.diabticmommy.com)

there is also a diabetic moms group on yahoo.

[caswellhb]

Can't see the link. Could you try again please?
Thank you so much.

Heather.

[palefacegirl03]

Dont know what is going on with the link, when I edit it shows up, but not after I hit the button for it to post.

www. diabeticmommy .com

try it without the spaces

I sent it to you by pm, maybe that will work

[kayt98]

Any child is a wonderful gift and this is obviously a gift you will treasure. Twice congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gettingby]

I can say this in all honesty. With a mum as wonderful as Heather and all of the love and support from her family here, these little bundles will never want for love. :) :)
I know this is a little early but I couldn't resist.
http://bgreetings.com/ecards/family/new_baby/06.gif

[caswellhb]

That is so cute. Where did you get that? I love it.

Heather.

[caswellhb]

Btw, where do I get one of those signature, banner things that count down? A ticker I think?

Heather.

[2high]

Trying To Conceive Ticker (http://www.tickerfactory.com)

:D


LOL okay, I have no idea why it comes up saying "Trying To Conceive Ticker", because I THINK you may have already mastered that bit... but that's the link, anyway!

xx

[palefacegirl03]

lilypie.com and baby-gaga.com have tickers also

[caswellhb]

LMAO Katie. Yes, I have worked out what causes it and have put a stop to it.
Thanks for the link.

Heather.

[patricia52]

My daughter-in-law is T1 and she has a 14 month old daughter. She had a few complications, but they are both fine. Like you she had some problems with her #'s and had to continually adjust her insulin. Try not to worry. (I know, easier said than done.) Just enjoy this precious gift(s). We are all so excited for you. Please keep us posted and thanks for sharing this with us.

[ant hill]

My daughter-in-law is T1 and she has a 14 month old daughter. She had a few complications, but they are both fine. Like you she had some problems with her #'s and had to continually adjust her insulin. Try not to worry. (I know, easier said than done.) Just enjoy this precious gift(s). We are all so excited for you. Please keep us posted and thanks for sharing this with us.


thanks for the trip and the daughter's experience as I for one a diabetic who lives to tell the tale of 36 years of this.
I have just come of a low and picking my self up and enjoying a nice sunny day. Phew!

[gettingby]

That is so cute. Where did you get that? I love it.

Heather.
Heather, it's an online greeting card from
Free Greeting Cards, Birthday, Love Greetings, Friendship Ecards (http://www.bgreetings.com)
:) :)

[Emm]

2902
Congratulations Heather! I'll go make my guess in the other thread :)
Oohhh how cool... babies *grin*

[caswellhb]

Grrrrrrrrrr. Having a real problem with highs despite throwing up like a fountain and eating like a mouse. Taking extra insulin but not getting these numbers down.
Any ideas?
I would go and climb the north face of Everest to see if the exercise helps but it probably wouldn't be a good idea right now. And darn cold at up there at the moment I think.:D

Heather.

[lgvincent]

I hate that you're having trouble and I'm sorry I have no ideas how to help. All I can do is hope for the best for you but I know that's not worth much.

[Cyborg]

Congratulations on the pregnancies! I offer the best of wishes and prayers for 2 healthy babies. Aug. 15th is a good date... :D

With regards to the high bg, perhaps now is a good time to consider a pump?

[caswellhb]

A pump would be great. I'd have to buy it though and buy all the sets. That wouldn't be so bad but the principle of the thing!!!! The NHS don't provide them here and we don't have a system like yours.
I finally managed to get a 6.7 so I'm happy with that. I've had enough insulin to float a battleship, consulted my doc (who is also a friend and lives in the same street as me) and have eaten nothing but veg. I got there though. See you can't keep a red head down!

Heather.

[davef]

Wow, broadband goes down for a couple of days and look what I miss!

Heather congratulations, having children is fantastic, ok they can be brats sometimes ;) but I wouldn't be without my two.

Hope the sickness subsides and you get your numbers down.

:thumbsup:

That's something to really look forward to in 2008!

[tanyatype1]

Congratulations! (And I really respect you for quitting smoking!!!) I'm so happy for you! :)

[ant hill]

Grrrrrrrrrr. Having a real problem with highs despite throwing up like a fountain and eating like a mouse. Taking extra insulin but not getting these numbers down.
Any ideas?
Is there phenomenon that associates with pregnancy throwing up?
I would slowly increase the insulin and just take it easy Heather and if need be please see your doctor or better still see a endo. ;)
I would go and climb the north face of Everest to see if the exercise helps but it probably wouldn't be a good idea right now. And darn cold at up there at the moment I think.:D

Heather.
Exercise if you can and please don't be over zealous in doing serious workout. This is a time to look after your self and as for the insulin (And this is me thinking) That you are about to create a life and to ballance the insulin to what you eat so it's up to you to be happy. :)

[VinceF]

Congratulations...please remember to check for ketones. Sorry don't know much about D and pregnancy.

[Gary_W]

Congratulations, Heather :) Apart from taking snacks into the labour room I've got no advice as my wife doesn't belong to Club Diabetes... Just needed to make sure I had all my supplies packed ready so as we didn't have to worry about all my stuff when labour set in.

Take it easy now

Gary

[caswellhb]

Thanks everybody.
Hmmmm hadn't even considered how to manage Diabetes and labour at the same time. Fun. Just snack between contractions and shoot insulin whilst breathing? Lol.

Heather.

[Keezheekoni]

In my experience, and that is of five unmedicated labors, I didn't need any insulin and ate all the way through labor (all the way, ha! I have fast labors)... However, when transition hit, I pretty much threw up everything I had eaten.

But you're doing a lot of work during labor, so you will probably be pretty stable if you eat and forgo insulin.

[Sarmar7]

Might just be me who was odd (!!) but I found that unless Id just taken short acting insulin morning sickness (well all day sickness) actually sent me high!

Its surprising how much more insulin you need all at once. Ididnt take that much more long acting (about another 10 units by the end)but short acting nearly doubled (and all at once) Might be different with twins too??

[palefacegirl03]

I checked my blood sugar all thru labor, did not need any fast acting insulin till about 10pm, she was born at 3pm.
I had an epidural, so did not feel to much after that. She was 9pounds 9 ounces, but they did not know she was that big, sonagram did not show her that big. If they had known she would have been delivered c-section, instead she was delivered vaginally.

[trailrunner]

I am so very happy for You! What a wonderful gift. You seem to managing your numbers as well as could be expected. Hormones are a horrible thing. I worry about your T cell count. Is everything ok on that front?

[caswellhb]

Ummmmm, are babies born to D mums usually that big? I am only little. Am I going to give birth to footballers here?

Heather.

[caswellhb]

My T. cell count is being closely monitored and seems to be ok at the moment. It is my first pregnancy since that as well. A lot happens in 18 years, or doesn't in my case. Lol.
I will be having weekly checks for T.cells and viral load. Not sure that is strictly needed but it keeps my doc happy and out of trouble for a while.:D She reads this forum btw.
I am not smoking, drinking or anything else that might be called fun so I am looking forward to a healthy pregnancy.
My diet is mostly veg and I am still exercising, doc says it is ok, so I should be ok.

Heather.

[princesslinda]

Wow, I take a Christmas break and all kinds of excitement breaks loose! Heather, sending you heart-felt congratulations!

Are you keeping a "mommy-journal?" This would be somthing neat for the little ones to read years from now....a scrapbook of feelings, pictures of mommy's tummy month by month, ultrasounds, world events, forum well-wishes, etc. This would be something you could treasure for years to come.

Again, congratulations!

[caswellhb]

Thank you Linda. I am an avid scrapbooker so am keeping everything. I left my scrapbooking bits of America behind unfortunately.
I am healthy and coping so things are going well.
I have to admit that I am missing certain aspects of my former life tonight but, Hey, Don't we all?
Hmmmmm, hormones getting the better of me I suspect.
Love, laugh and enjoy in the new year.

Heather.

[gettingby]

Heather, I am also built on the small side. I have one daughter. She weighed 11lbs 12.5oz at birth. I'm not trying to scare you or anything but they did say that the tighter control you keep, the less likely the baby (or in your case, babies:) ) will be big.
And yes, I definitely had a C section.:)

[palefacegirl03]

Heather, I am also built on the small side. I have one daughter. She weighed 11lbs 12.5oz at birth. I'm not trying to scare you or anything but they did say that the tighter control you keep, the less likely the baby (or in your case, babies:) ) will be big.
And yes, I definitely had a C section.:)


OUCH, Cin that's one big baby. I thought my DD was big.

I am 5'8 , I gained over 50 pounds and still have not lost it all and it has been 7 years. I have started loosing some since I started pumping, so maybe I will loose the rest sometime soon.


Good luck , Heather and come back soon.

[MJB]

Congrats Heather and Happy New Year!

[jimbob]

Congrats! I would hope the charity that is contributed to for the winner will be the JDRF or something similar. :D

[caswellhb]

Thanks.
I am keeping my weight down. 116lbs this am. Lost the flab recently.
I am swimming and running. Doc says this is ok.
Thanks to all those that are doing the guessing thing. I am looking forward to contributing to a good charity. Keep those coming. Carwy is very kindly looking after that for me so keep him busy.

Heather.

[bryan42]

Congrats Heather!! :)

[caswellhb]

Thank you.

Heather.

[Carwy]

Thanks.
I am keeping my weight down. 116lbs this am. Lost the flab recently.
I am swimming and running. Doc says this is ok.
Thanks to all those that are doing the guessing thing. I am looking forward to contributing to a good charity. Keep those coming. Carwy is very kindly looking after that for me so keep him busy.

Heather.
Okay I have an excel sheet set up with the dates and stuff.
Please remember to place them after August.
This is the link to go to to place you date.
When will Heather have her twins? (http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/chit-chat/24548-when-will-heather-have-3.html#post293512)

[UpNorth]

Geez, i didn't see this thread until now:eek: :o

CONGRATULATIONS:D :D :D

[susique333]

Thank you.

Heather.


1st off I want to congratulate you on your pregnancy. My DIL is due Aug. 15th and is 9 weeks along.

You mentioned being alone? For that I am sorry!

Im sending you the most positive thoughts for a uneventful pregnancy! Keep looking up.

[caswellhb]

Thank you.


Heather.

[caswellhb]

The babies are fine btw.

Heather.

[Carwy]

I was also asking all the same questions. However I took the time to read up on HIV and pregnancy. This is what I found.


WebMD
HIV facts (http://www.medicinenet.com/human_immunodeficiency_virus_hiv_aids/article.htm)

What about treatment for HIV during pregnancy?

One of the greatest advances in the management of HIV infection has been in pregnant women. Prior to antiviral therapy, the risk of HIV transmission from an infected mother to her newborn was approximately 25-35%. The first major advance in this area came with studies giving ZDV after the first trimester of pregnancy, then intravenously during the delivery process, and then after delivery to the newborn for 6 weeks. This treatment showed a reduction in the risk of transmission to less than 10%. Although less data are available with more potent drug combinations, clinical experience suggests that the risk of transmission may be reduced to less than 5%. Current recommendations are to advise HIV-infected pregnant women regarding both the unknown side effects of antiviral therapy on the fetus, and the promising clinical experience with potent therapy in preventing transmission. In the final analysis, however, pregnant women with HIV should be treated essentially the same as non-pregnant women with HIV. Exceptions would be during the first trimester, where therapy remains controversial, and avoiding certain drugs that may cause greater concern for fetal toxicity, such as EFV.
All HIV-infected pregnant women should be managed by an obstetrician with experience in dealing with HIV-infected women. Maximal obstetric precautions to minimize transmission of the HIV virus such as avoiding scalp monitors, and minimizing labor after rupture of the uterine membranes. In addition, the potential use of an elective Caesarean section (C- section) should be discussed, particularly in those women without good viral control of their HIV infection where the risk of transmission may be increased. Breastfeeding should be avoided if alternative nutrition for the infant is available since HIV transmission can occur by this route. Despite the reduced risk of transmission associated with antiviral therapy, pregnant women with HIV need to be thoroughly counseled regarding all risks, as well as all options, including therapeutic abortions when appropriate. Updated guidelines for managing HIV-infected women are updated on a regular basis and can be found at [/url].

This is another one but it is in PDF format so you will have to open it and read it.

[url=http://aidsinfo.nih.gov]Aids info. (http://www.hivatis.org)

So please lets not judge Heather on anything. I do believe she knows what she is doing. It sounds like this decision was not something she jumped into. She and the father had to have talked about it long and hard before they jumped into anything.

GETTING this back on topic.
Heather I'm proud that you have made this decision and know that I will support you in all that you do.

Carwy

[Evermont]

Congrats Heather. You'll soon have your hands full. My new grandson is already crawling around the house at 7 months. He's a full time job all by himself but so friggin' cute it doesn't matter how much work is involved.

His mommy had PUPPP, he was breech and C-sectioned, he beat the (1 in 4) odds and has blue eyes despite both parents having brown. He's 90th percentile for height and 100th percentile for cute. Oh yeah, mommy read him "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" last weekend and he actually said "caterpillar" like 5 times - I was there it was crazy. Tonight he waved at a visitor.

The guy at the Burton snowboard factory store last night said I could start him out at two-and-a-half years old. Wohoo!!!

[caswellhb]

Thank you so very much Carwy. I have tears in my eyes.
I think people forget that there is a mother behind the disease at times.
For those that are wondering. I did not sleep around or inject something awful. 15 years ago I was attacked and infected. I don't ask for pity or sympathy. It is a disease exactly like diabetes. It has to be looked after and I am extremely fit and healthy.
Thank you for taking the time to become informed Carwy. I really appreciate that. Some people just cannot be bothered I guess.
Information is power folks!

Heather.

[Carwy]

Thank you so very much Carwy. I have tears in my eyes.
I think people forget that there is a mother behind the disease at times.
For those that are wondering. I did not sleep around or inject something awful. 15 years ago I was attacked and infected. I don't ask for pity or sympathy. It is a disease exactly like diabetes. It has to be looked after and I am extremely fit and healthy.
Thank you for taking the time to become informed Carwy. I really appreciate that. Some people just cannot be bothered I guess.
Information is power folks!

Heather.

Heather,
I believe in my heart you are a great person and I would never judge anyone on something I know nothing about and hearing information from a friend who heard it from a friend is not good information. If I do not know about something I look for the truth in that subject. Others could learn form that. Also once a person close their mind and stops learning I believe they stop living.

So the best of you luck to you and they little ones. If you need to talk through email or IM just let me know.
Cary

[caswellhb]

Thank you. I am truly blessed by some of the people I have met here.

Heather.

[UpNorth]

Thank you so very much Carwy. I have tears in my eyes.
I think people forget that there is a mother behind the disease at times.
For those that are wondering. I did not sleep around or inject something awful. 15 years ago I was attacked and infected. I don't ask for pity or sympathy. It is a disease exactly like diabetes. It has to be looked after and I am extremely fit and healthy.
Thank you for taking the time to become informed Carwy. I really appreciate that. Some people just cannot be bothered I guess.
Information is power folks!

Heather.


Oh gosh Heather :s: Did the police catch the attacker and put him in jail? When i first saw your profile i thought, "ah, ex nurse, maybe just had a freak accident with a needle at work and the patient happened to be infected" I knew that you're not the kind of person that would put yourself in a risksituation.
I really hope you'll have a problem free pregnancy and that both you and the babies will be healthy :)

[kgm0612]

Geeze........I totally missed this post.......I'll blame it on the holidays and the fact that I wasn't on much then! LOL

Heather..........congratulations to you! I'll keep you and the twins in my thoughts and prayers that you have an easy pregnancy and that those little ones will be born healthy.

Karen

[caswellhb]

Thank you folks.

Heather.

[mortis505]

Heather,
I noticed that in your profile back when I first joined. Did I care? No. Did I think ill of you. No. You are a good person with a good heart and thats all that matters to me. In this day and age too many people use a disease as a label or a reason of why they don't like someone. But I, and I'm sure many of us here don't think or feel that way. We know you as part of our DF family, and I believe that knowing each other has made us all better for it.

Also, I'm not changing my mind on my choice of charity, diapers, formula, etc are expensive.

P.S. Those 2 babies have got a wonderful mother.

[caswellhb]

Goodness! thank you. I'm really touched by that. I hope all the best for you.

Heather.

[ladytaz]

Heather,
I noticed that in your profile back when I first joined. Did I care? No. Did I think ill of you. No. You are a good person with a good heart and thats all that matters to me. In this day and age too many people use a disease as a label or a reason of why they don't like someone. But I, and I'm sure many of us here don't think or feel that way. We know you as part of our DF family, and I believe that knowing each other has made us all better for it.

Also, I'm not changing my mind on my choice of charity, diapers, formula, etc are expensive.

P.S. Those 2 babies have got a wonderful mother.

AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!

[gettingby]

Heather,
I noticed that in your profile back when I first joined. Did I care? No. Did I think ill of you. No. You are a good person with a good heart and thats all that matters to me. In this day and age too many people use a disease as a label or a reason of why they don't like someone. But I, and I'm sure many of us here don't think or feel that way. We know you as part of our DF family, and I believe that knowing each other has made us all better for it.

Also, I'm not changing my mind on my choice of charity, diapers, formula, etc are expensive.

P.S. Those 2 babies have got a wonderful mother.
I think you have said it all very splendidly. :congrats:
Heather, you have a heart of gold and lots of love to go around. Those babies will never want for anything.
As to the HIV status, it did NOT matter one d a n g e d bit to me. I still love ya and will always be here for you.
BTW, I'm already looking at some of the cutest little boy and little girl outfits. :D Yeah, I'm gonna spoil them and you can't stop me. :aetsch:

[Keezheekoni]

OMG! Did someone seriously have a problem with your HIV status? Seriously??!! I freakin' miss everything around here...

Heather, we know that you're a wonderful person. You know that you're a wonderful person. We also know, as do you, that you are a wonderful mother.

Don't let some a$$hole spoil your good news!

[caswellhb]

Thank you so much everyone. I am really touched by the support and love I have received from you all.
Ok ladies, let's get those knitting needles clicking and get these spawn clothed. LOL.

Heather.

[UpNorth]

Heather, you are so brave in all ways possible, and such a wonderful person! Those babies will have a wonderful mum!:)

All the best and hugs from Scandinavia:D

[GhostRydr]

Congratulations Heather. All the best.

Kurt

[caswellhb]

Thank you.

Heather.

[Keezheekoni]

Ok ladies, let's get those knitting needles clicking and get these spawn clothed. LOL.
Um, I can't knit...

But I'll crochet a couple of blankets. :) I guess I better get to work!

[buddy7]

Hi -- Heather !!

but my numbers worry me a lot

With the babies coming along with-in you, your body chemistry is probably working overtime, course, your numbers will be up and down, you've got enough to worry about at the moment, the babies and all, the numbers be your least worry.

So cheer-up Heather!! keep smiling, we all doing it for you. :)

B/7 ESSEX UK.

[caswellhb]

Thank you Buddy. Want to do the throwing up for me as well?LOL.
Rikki, I was joking but I have got the knitting needles out and started making little matinee jackets and bootees.
I'm so pleased and proud to have so many wonderful friends here.

Heather.