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I went for my 12 week 4 day ultrasound and found my baby had no heartbeat. I went for a second ultrasound to confirm, before taking any more measures.
I took the misoprospol (that was prescribed to start the m/c process) last night and started bleeding profusely. I went to the hospital in an ambulance. I was wheeled into the OR just an hour and a half after arriving. The surgeons were looking up at me one minute, and the next I could hear myself saying "I can hear you." I didn't like what they were saying, but I don't know what it was. Then I imagined these surgeons in yellow coats (they weren't wearing yellow coats in real life) wheeling me down a hall. I thought I was dead or dying. "Am I alive?" "Yes" "Am I going to live?" "Yes."
I half way woke up in the recovery room, where I felt like I was suffocating. I kept coughing and trying to shout out "I can't breathe," but I could hardly get anything out. My voice was weak. I learned they had intubated me down the throat. "You'll be fine. Just take deep breaths." I wasn't entirely convinced that I wasn't going to suffocate. I felt slightly relieved when someone checked my levels and I overheard them say "Looks good."
I was seeing double.
"If her hemoglobin is under 90 we may need to do a transfusion." Pause.
"It's 93. She's young. She'll be ok."
Hubby came to give me a kiss goodbye, since he was going home to sleep.
I was wheeled into my own room (well, a semi-private but there was nobody else in there).
The night nurses didn't seem as nice or competent as the ER nurse, who had suffered two miscarriages and DCs.
They asked me if I wanted to eat. "I ate dinner at 7" I said, not thinking maybe I NEEDED something to eat because of all the blood loss.
I slept.
A few hours later, I woke up and paged the nurses.
"I need to pee." They helped me out of bed and wheeled my IV into the bathroom.
"I feel faint."
"Keep breathing, you'll be fine."
Then everything went black, and I thought I was going to die again.
"Am I dying?"
"But I can't see you."
"Keep your EYES OPEN!"
"I can't tell if they're open because I can't see."
"Drink, drink, drink lots of juice."
I wondered how I was swallowing as one of the nurses held the juice cup to my mouth in my half-dead state.
They made me get off the toilet and onto a chair, of which I could only see the black outline.
I got into the bed. Then my vision came back.
"I don't want to ever experience that again."
"Me neither," replied one of the nurses. "You're heavy. I threw my back out catching you because you were going to hit your head." Nice (I'm 5'10 and only 130 pounds, so I didn't take it personally).
I went to sleep.
I was crying when the morning nurse came. It's hard enough losing a baby, but even harder going through that amount of physical pain. It was worse than labour. I told them that and they said, "A lot of women make that comment." She was very empathetic, since she had 3 children and 10 pregnancies (yep, 7 miscarriages).
I think this is going to make me ultra paranoid about the first trimester the next time around. They did tell me to wait about 6 months though, since I experienced so much blood loss.
I called my midwife and she was extremely supportive. She said I can call her anytime (even at home) if I need emotional support. She also said that I may be able to try sooner than 6 months from now if my bloodwork comes back ok sooner (though ideally I don't want to deliver between May-August, because I photograph weddings for a living). I can't believe I'm even thinking about getting pregnant again, since when I was going through that experience all I could think was "I'm adopting the next one," or getting a surrogate.
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I'm sorry you had such a traumatic experience. That would've been very scary. It's always scary when you feel like you are going to pass out. Hope you physically and emotionally start to feel better soon. I know you will feel better physically before emotionally. Take some time to grieve and find peace.
I am so very sorry honey. My first m/c was like that too. It isnot bad enough we have to suffer a loss but all the tragic things that happened too. I hope you feel better soon. Please keep us posted and let me know if I can do anything for you. Besides a hug
Thanks for the good advice, Meg. I just spoke with a nurse who lost her first at 12 weeks 31 years ago and she thinks about it every year on the due date and the day she miscarried. So, I think you're right that it could take awhile to heal emotionally and that I should take time to do it. I hope I feel physically better soon.
Missy, I so agree with you that it's bad enough to suffer a loss let alone all the tragedy and physical agony that comes with it. Thanks for the hug. It actually felt like somebody reached out from the TV screen and gave it to me.
It is nice to hear someone speak frankly about the m/c experience. So many people seem to not want to talk about how painful it is. It helps, though, to know I am not alone. When I started to m/c, I thought, oh my God, this is what labor must feel like (I don't have any kids). Anyway, not to continue to bring up bad things but just wanted to say thank you for sharing.
Hope you are feeling better and healing, inside and out.
Thank you, for sharing as well, LG. I felt pretty alone in experiencing such great pain during the D+C until I spoke to my mom's friend who is a nurse and had almost the exact same experience as me 31 years ago.
Don't worry, when you DO go through labour, it will be easy compared to what you went through with the miscarriage. At least, my nurse said a lot of women comment that the D+C is more painful than labour was.
I'm so sorry you had to go through it too. Hugs to you as well (and everyone else who has experience this hell).
I agree, each of you who share your stories are strong women. I think it is not only healing for you, but also all those who make be lurking and suffering in silence.
"The bad things in life open your eyes to the good things you weren't paying attention to before." Unknown
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I'm so sorry for what you went through. I have suffered a lot of pain with my mc, too, and you're right - it feels like labor. Huge hugs to you. I hope and pray you will have a quick recovery and feel like yourself again soon.


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Buttercup Room
Buttercup Room is a Little House classroom for ages 13 months to 2 years old on the Toledo Campus. Sarah Kreinbrink and Julie Poure are the classroom's co-teachers.
Still working out the kinks…
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Hello Everyone!
I see that the blog post I scheduled to publish before New Year's just went out today. So sorry about that! I am not sure I understand how the delay publishing works yet…
It has been so great to see our friends this week! Everyone has come back and jumped right back into our routine. The children are excited about the new work in the room and have enjoyed more independence and responsibility as well.
As promised, I have pictures for you!! I am working to upload them now.
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What to Expect
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2015 will bring much excitement and independence to the Buttercup Room!
Our children can look forward to pouring their own water at the snack table, food prep activities, and fruit and vegetable tastings. We have new flannel/magnet board stories and songs for line time. We will explore many new items in our sensory table such as: shaving cream, rice, snow, and pom poms. We will have a basket full of oversized clothes for the children to practice putting on and taking off shirts, socks, mittens, hats, and pants. There will be more alphabet and numeral exploration activities as well. Most exciting will be the addition of pictures to our blogs!!
Many parents are asking about the need for snow boots and snow pants in the coming months. We find that our youngest students have a difficult time walking in the snow and often get very frustrated and upset with the extra heavy layers. In the event that the weather is snowy and yet still warm enough for us to go outside, we bring snow onto our patio (or into the water table). This is a constant flat terrain that offers more stability for the children than our playground. They will not need snow pants, but maybe just an extra pair of sweatpants in their backpack. We will occasionally go for walks outside along the paved and plowed paths so we will still need hats and mittens.
We hope you have a wonderful holiday break and get to enjoy some quality time with your children. We look forward to seeing you all in the new year. Stay healthy, Stay warm, and stay safe!
Warm wishes,
Sarah and Julie
Happy Holidays!
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It's hard to believe it's the middle of December already! At this time of year the children have really settled in and the classroom runs quite smoothly. Their growing independence is amazing to see, from hanging up their own coats and backpacks, to putting their work away when they are finished.
One of the most frequently asked question's is "What can we do at home to help our child?" The answer includes some surprisingly simple things to complement what is done at school. One of our primary goals is the education and nurturing of the whole child. We do not place more emphasis on social development versus academic or vice versa. We begin by reinforcing a child's natural sense of order and encouraging independence.
At home, there are also many opportunities to nurture and encourage your child's independence. Children love to dust tables, water the plants and sweep the floors. Choosing her own clothing and dressing herself can also be an exciting event for a child. Children are proud of their accomplishments, and dressing themselves is quite an achievement.
The winter break may seem long to children used to coming to school on a daily basis and even longer for those who only come two or three days a week. Sometimes the winter break seems even longer for the parents than the children. If it is impossible to develop a routine during these times, try a simple, special and familiar activity.
Keep in mind your child's temperament when making plans. What is fun for one child may be overwhelming for another. For example, when traveling, on shopping trips, or at family gatherings, your child may show signs of stress by becoming clingy, whiny, resistant, or by throwing tantrums. When these behaviors begin to occur, step back and take a look at what is going on in your child's life right now. Have nap or bed times been off schedule? Is your child receiving to much adult attention? (Relatives love to shower children with attention.) What about you? Are you feeling stressed? Children are very good at picking up non-verbal clues and may become distressed because they feel your tension.
Now that you know what some of the stress producers can be, you can take steps to minimize the effects. Keep the child's daily routine as much the same as possible, especially eating and sleeping. For big family dinners away from home, very young children may feel more comfortable eating from their own dishes. If your child balks at the introduction of new foods, make sure some familiar foods are available. This is not the time to pick a battle over food.
When children are feeling overwhelmed, fussy, silly, or overactive, take the time for a quiet break. Go for a walk, find a quiet place to watch a calm video or take a nap. This will give your child a chance to regroup and may lower everyone's stress level. To keep this time enjoyable, simple is better!
Our children can spend quite a long time using our special homemade playdough. Not only does it strengthen developing muscles, but it also allows for creative play. The receipe follows and the children LOVE helping to make it as well!
1 cup flour
1/2 cup salt
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
1 cup water
(you may add food coloring if desired)
Mix all of the above ingredients in a pan and cook for approx. 3-5 min, stirring consistently
Remove from pan while still a little "wet" and knead with your hands
Our First Blog Entry, Thanks for Waiting!
Posted by Buttercup
We have finally overcome our technological glitches and are happy to bring you a classroom update.
We hope you all enjoyed a happy and healthy Thanksgiving break, we are looking forward to getting back to work. We have selected several fun new work choices for your little ones to discover.
Our language focus is fruit, vegetable and animal names. The new sensory work includes a texture puzzle and sound differentiation cylinders. Be listening for lots of new words!
Please remember to label all new winter gear to avoid lost articles.
As you know we have had several illnesses in the classroom. If your child is not feeling well, please review our health policy before deciding whether they should attend school that day. If you would like another copy of the policy, please let us know.
Please consider attending First Thursday and the Buy Local Sale this week.
Look for updates, events, news and photos here regularly! Thanks for your patience,
Sarah and Julie


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Ah, Post Civil War-era architecture: sweet and adorable like a gingerbread house. Above all, the gingerbread style lends itself to the most intricate of balusters; however, this style also has a simpler side known as "stick" style which is a bit more dainty and more straightforward. Sitting out on this porch for too long, I may get the urge to start gnawing on the super sweet architectural detail.
Gingerbread style is also linked to straight-up Victorian architecture. Unsure if a house is G-Bread or not? Just keep in mind these key features: ornate trim work around doors, fussy style details atop or surrounding windows and gables. And if you're in the market for one, it's wise to know that they require more care, woodworking-wise, than most houses. The details lend themselves to easy rot; be sure to keep balusters and other exterior details sealed regularly.
The devil is in the details. In this case, the details are ribbed, rhythm-stick-style balusters transitional enough to go with many architectural styles. Please tell me you know what rhythm sticks are. Fine, twist my kindergartener arm, these are rhythm sticks.
Traditional balusters: a style with which you can never go wrong. Above all, the traditional baluster's silhouette is what makes it so iconic. If you love its look but don't have a staircase, bring the bold and beautiful lines to your home with this wallpaper from Schumacher.
Go modern with metal and resin. While custom metal fabrication is sure to come with a hefty price tag, working with 4X8 resin sheets is a bit more DIY. This modern material offers a plethora of embedded materials to splash organic texture into any home. Check out some options from Lumicore.
The wrought iron look, another classic with which you can't go wrong. This kinda Spanish, kinda traditional look includes embellished spindles which act a little bit like jewelry for a staircase.
Craftsman, mission and/or bungalow-ish style. This clean, classic approach is sure to make Frank Lloyd Wright proud. Arts and Crafts-style architecture incorporated handcrafted [often locally] wood, glass, and metal work into its interiors. The style was also known for being incredibly sturdy. The term "American Craftsman" didn't originate from the tradesmen creating the movement's details, but rather from a magazine called "The Craftsman". It was founded by Gustav Stickley, a designer and furniture maker whose empire is still going strong today. Gustav is a fun name to say. So is Stickley. I sure hope he thanked his parents for that.
Custom, transitional-style fabricated metal balusters. Excellent for the clean, classic lines of a bungalow.
Clean, classic contemporary. While this style pretty much lacks balusters altogether, the idea is still there. Sticking with this no-nonsense look is a great way to let other architectural elements take center stage, such as the amazing windows and rough texture of the stacked stone wall in this space.


text: An ascetical term signifying the withholding of the affection from creatures to fix it on the Creator. Creatures may be the occasion of mortal, or of venial, sin. The first case determines the detachment necessary for salvation; the second, what is required as the foundation of the higher life. Beyond these is that of the highest perfection, carried often to renunciation and actual privation, imitating through love the perfect poverty of Jesus Christ.New Catholic Dictionary


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Just about a year before he succumbed to cancer, Tony Snow, former political pundit, speech writer and White House press secretary, said the following to the 2007 graduating class at the Catholic University of America:
"Wherever you are and whatever you do, never forget at this moment, and every moment forward, you have a precious blessing. You've got the breath of life. No matter how lousy things may seem, you've got the breath of life. And while God doesn't promise tomorrow, He does promise eternity."
Maybe we should take Tony's advice and look beyond our momentary troubles to see both this life and the life to come as precious gifts for which to be grateful.


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2. Place half of lentil mixture in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid; secure lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in lid. Blend until smooth. Add blended mixture, spinach, salt, and pepper to pan; stir until spinach wilts. Stir in 2 tablespoons cilantro. Serve with yogurt and remaining cilantro.
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dig them and pot them up in anticipation of a move? it would cause me tear to have to leave these.
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This is the time to dig peonies. Depending on how long before you move you can either pot or bag with barely damp peat or other material. You only want it slightly damp. If more than feel damp to touch you could rot your roots. |
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So which brand of soil is best if you transplant a tree peony into a container? |
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maifluer, thank you kindly for your advice. they will stay potted for several months. thanks |
I have found peony to be very accepting of transplanting. I once dug a perrenial peony up with a backhoe in the middle of winter without knowing what it was and stuck all the tubers in a metal pail to take home just for kicks. It filled with water and froze solid. In the spring I ended up with two dozen peony growing straight out of the rusty water. I put them in the ground and now have two dozen nicely blooming double pink peony. I imagine you'll show more love than my backhoe so fret not. |
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A NEW dahlia grower from Portland has joined the fray of the annual Dahlia and Rose Festival's display of blooms from Victoria and interstate this weekend.
Debbie Aitken has been helping grow dahlias for years at the Portland Botanical Gardens as part of her job with the Glenelg Shire, but last year entered the festival for the first time with a selection of blooms from her own garden.
Her dahlia garden is still very small, as she only started growing about five years ago after moving house.
"I wanted to start a small flower bed to help define the fence line but because I didn't know what fence would go in I didn't want anything permanent," Ms Aitken said.
"I kept them around because they're just beautiful. The colour and variety are stunning and inspiring."
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2 "Take a scroll and write on it all the words that I have spoken to you against Israel and Judah and all the nations, from the day I spoke to you, from the days of Josiah until today. | 2 "Take a scroll and write on it all the words I have spoken to you concerning Israel, Judah and all the other nations from the time I began speaking to you in the reign of Josiah till now. |
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Deer Lake State Park shares its name with the coastal dune lake within its boundaries. Coastal dune lakes are extremely rare worldwide and in the United States they occur only along the Gulf Coast. Southern magnolias, golden asters, woody goldenrod, and scrub oaks can be seen in this coastal dune habitat. Rare plants such as Gulf coast lupine, spoonflower, pitcher plants, and Curtiss' sand grass-one of the largest populations found in Florida-are found in the park. Visitors may see splashes of color from summer wildflowers or some of the many species of resident or migratory birds and butterflies. A boardwalk across the dunes offers easy access to the beach where visitors can picnic, swim, and fish. It also offers a spectacular view of the dune ecosystem, one of 11 natural communities found in the park.


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FOXBORO — Standing near the edge of the turf at Gillette Stadium on Monday, Jimmy Garoppolo was asked if he could remember the last time he spent an entire season as a reserve.
"I don't know if I ever," Garoppolo said before pausing. "I don't know. I don't think I ever have."
If everything goes the way the Patriots want it to, that's about to change.
Selected in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft, this 22-year-old quarterback has been brought into Foxboro with the daunting task of backing up and, perhaps, eventually replacing Tom Brady. But before he sees a regular-season snap, Garoppolo is expected to get plenty of time on the sidelines.
That'll be a big change.
He was playing varsity at Rolling Meadows High School, just outside Chicago, by the time he was a sophomore, but as a linebacker. He has started the past six seasons as a quarterback after moving to the position as a junior in high school. At Eastern Illinois, he even started as a true freshman.
The transition from starter to bench warmer isn't easy for any competitor and won't be easy for Garoppolo. If all goes right, he could become Brady's successor. That thought, however, is the last thing on his mind as he tries to learn the Patriots' playbook.
Despite the uncertainty, Sterlin Gilbert, Garoppolo's quarterback coach and offensive coordinator at Eastern Illinois, thinks Foxboro is a perfect fit.
"Honestly, it'll be tough, but at the same time that's what makes it a great fit in my mind," Gilbert said. "Part of it is, being able to learn and watch and not thrust into that role just yet. To have a chance to get some years under his belt, polish himself up and get himself to be prepared to play and become a full-time starter at whatever time and point that is."
That could be for a while.
Brady is under contract through the 2017 season and backup Ryan Mallett is still on the team. Garoppolo knows he can't get ahead of himself. Before any quarterback controversy ever unfolds, he needs to first and foremost learn the system.
At Eastern Illinois, he didn't work much under center and admits there will be some adjustments. When he got his hands on the Patriots' playbook on Sunday, he compared it to learning a new language and said there weren't many comparisons to the one he had in college.
"Not many. It's a completely different offense, to be honest," Garoppolo said. "It's like learning Spanish compared to English."
On Sunday and Monday, the rookies were still separated from the veterans who are in Foxboro for the team's offseason program. Garoppolo briefly met Brady, but hasn't worked with the rest of the offense. At this moment, he's not looking to wow the coaching staff with his physical attributes, but with his mind.
For Garoppolo, most of this summer will be spent either with his head in his playbook or in the film room.
"That's what makes a quarterback great," Garoppolo said. "You have got the physical tools, obviously, but when you get in the film room, get with the coaches talk about the playbook, that's what really separates you, I feel like."
Garoppolo started to separate himself from the pack early last season at Eastern Illinois. During the summer, Gilbert saw a different quarterback. Garoppolo was bigger physically; his throws went farther and were more accurate. Schematically, he just got it.
When the Panthers opened up the season, against San Diego State, Garoppolo led Eastern Illinois to a 40-19 win, their first victory over an FBS School since 2004. He threw for 361 yards and three touchdowns. Throughout that game, Gilbert knew Garoppolo was bound for the NFL.
"Really, in the San Diego State game was probably the 'wow' moment for me," Gilbert said. "It became a reality within that game.
"He's just a strong, motivated guy. A guy that's dedicated and determined. He was determined to be a great football player and do the little things and the daily things to do that. … Just a guy who we obviously leaned on heavily and he responded. He's a guy that yearns for success and being the best. That's why it's a great fit and great draft choice by the Patriots."
Perhaps one day, Garoppolo will get the chance to show it. Until then, he has a lot of learning to do. It might be overwhelming for some, never mind for a player coming in from the FCS level about to back up Brady.
But as he showed in college, getting overwhelmed was never his style.
"You just can't. It sounds very simple, but you just can't overwhelm yourself," Garoppolo said. "You can't overthink things. At the end of the day, it's football. You have to go out there and perform on the field."
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We'd have no objection to turning the Rosegarden stand into a general
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Western Mongolia (Oirat-Mongolia) is a historical region where live Oirats and Western Mongolia was Zunghar Khanate's northern part. Now Western Mongolia covers Bayan-Ulgii, Khovd, Uvs provinces of Mongolia and Dzungaria (northern Xinjiang).
Western Mongolia has been ruled by the many Mongolic states such as Xiongnu (209 BC-93 CE), Xianbei state (93-234), Nirun Khaganate (330-555), Kara-Khitan Khanate (1125-1218), Mongol Empire (1206-1368), Golden Horde, Chagatai Khanate, Moghulistan, Northern Yuan (1368-1691), Four Oirat (1399-1634) and Zunghar Khanate (1634-1758).


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Israel's Barak to quit politics
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Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak surprised political observers on Monday by announcing he was ending his political career and would not compete in the country's upcoming general elections.
Barak, who is 70 years old, told a news conference in Tel Aviv that he wanted to spend more time with his family, and was at ease with his decision.
He said he would retain the defence portfolio until a new government is formed after the January 22 parliamentary elections.
Barak's Atzma'ut (Independence) faction had been expected to squeak into parliament in the next election, after his standing rose in the polls following his handling of Israel's eight-day offensive against Gaza militants.
Polls taken prior to the offensive had shown Atzma'ut facing electoral meltdown. - Sapa-dpa
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Two Australian DJs impersonated Queen Elizabeth II and her son, Prince Charles, as they phoned London's King Edward VII hospital earlier this month to ask about the condition of the Duchess of Cambridge, formerly Kate Middleton, who had been hospitalized there after suffering from acute morning sickness stemming from her pregnancy.
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