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Discussion Topic: A rubbish day
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 Gerry |
05-09-2003 @ 5:58 PM |
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Today has been so negative and I have suddenly found myself slipping down that slippery slope. I had felt good all week, until my daughter who is 39 weeks pregnant told me that there is a problem with her placenta and she is going to be induced on Monday 12th May. Well since then all I can think about is the fact that the baby might die, my daughter might die. It has been a stress ridden day and I am so tired of not being able to live a normal life because of these thoughts. I know it's because I lost my son eight years ago and I am terrified of losing my daughter and close family. I think sometimes I am going crazy because I don't have enough good thoughts to keep me sane. Anybody help me here?
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| Anne-Marie, Site Director |
05-10-2003 @ 2:56 AM |
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Sorry to read of the loss of your son.
Your worry is understandable. Balance it though with the fact that she is under medical care and that they aim to do something to help her and the baby in order to prevent further complications. The mortality rates in childbirth are very low. For your daughter's sake and for yours, try to keep as positive an outlook as you can. The more relaxed she is, the better it will be. Hang in there. Sometimes we have to leave our real worries in higher hands.
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| Gerry |
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05-10-2003 @ 3:04 PM |
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Thank you Anne-Marie. I am a great believer in prayer and I know that ultimately my daughter is in God's Hands. Being a born worrier does not help my PA's I know that. I look forward to the day when I can confidently control my anxious thoughts. I wish I were more laid back! I am learning and the Programme has been a help. Thank you
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| Melinda Ann G. |
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05-15-2003 @ 2:22 PM |
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Hey did she have the baby yet? How are things going? PLEASE keep me (us) who ever updated??????
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| wanda |
05-16-2003 @ 12:39 PM |
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How is your daughter? We care.
Write soon.
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| Gerry |
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05-16-2003 @ 12:56 PM |
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Thank you for all your thoughts and yes my daughter gave birth to a healthy 6 pound 7 ounce baby girl on Tuesday night. I can only thank God for this wonderful gift. Everything was ok and the baby is perfect, she has named her Chloe Ellen. I had a slight Panic attack after being told that she had given birth at l.130 in the morning, but I guess that was the stress thing coming out. My daughter has been worrying about me lately and I guess this has added to her fears about her baby, but everything is fine now. I know that losing my son has contributed to my stress levels and my panic attacks are worse around his birthday and anniversary. Oh well we soldier on. Thank you again Wanda and Melinda. I am one happy bunny today 
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05-16-2003 @ 1:34 PM |
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Congratulations, to you and your family. You must be really proud of your daughter and your new granddaughter.
I am really pleased for you.
Take care.
Ann
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| Gerry |
05-16-2003 @ 1:58 PM |
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Thank you Ann, my daughter is doing very well and the baby is very beautiful. We are thankful that our prayers were answered but it has been a couple of very stressful months for us all. Unfortunately I do not cope with stress at all and even a little problem becomes a mountain. I guess for all who suffer from panic attacks, we have to try and get things into perspective and this is my goal and aim in life not to turn everything into a catastrophe! After losing my son at such a tender age, my life has been a real struggle and I tend to think everything I love and hold dear will suddenly just disappear. Keeping things normal thought wise is very hard  Thank you once again, Gerry.
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| wanda |
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05-17-2003 @ 8:58 AM |
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Congratulations! Bravo to you and yours!
Bye for now...we're here if you need us...
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| Gerry |
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05-17-2003 @ 3:29 PM |
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Thank you Wanda, I am sure that this happiness will be long lasting! It is a hard struggle coping with panic attacks and it becomes ironical really when we have so much happiness and blessings galore. My thought control needs fine tuning but I am getting there. I have been taking St John's Wort for almost 5 weeks now and they seem to be doing something. Thanks again!
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