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~Kristen~ Married to my & Airman James (01/03)
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And, I completely understand (though its not myself who's infertile) how difficult it is to decide how many to transfer. I'm carrying twins for another family. A family who has tried for seven years to have a baby. A family who started with 11 embryos and ended up with 5 after genetic testing. A family who really wants a healthy baby and hopefully are getting two. But, I can't guarentee that. I'm 1 week away from viability and will relax more, but every day I pray I can stay pregnant for them.
I'm not saying she shouldn't transfer two. I'm saying she should do her research (which it sounds like she has). Twin pregnancies can be amazing and perfect and better than some singleton pregnancies. But the reality is, a lot of twin pregnancies are not easy breezy and a walk in the park.
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I have 2 boys, 5 1/2 and 2 1/2 and twin 8 month old girls. We found out at 19 weeks at the gender u/s that we were having twins so it was a major surprise. I had been slightly more sick than with the boys, but had no clue until that point. I was very tired and after that it got worse. Thankfully towards the end my parents were able to take the boys for a few days each week so I could get more rest.
I had a fairly uneventful pregnancy although if I overdid it I would get contractions and I ended up in the hospital at 35 weeks from dehydration when I caught a bug. The only other thing was that it was incredibly painful on my body. I am 5'8" and I was HUGE. For the last 2 months (they were born at 37 weeks) I could barely walk my pubic bone/pelvis were so out of whack. And now, even 8 months later I can't sit in a chair for long periods of time as my tailbone is messed up. I've been to a chiropractor and everything. I'm hoping with more time and exercise it will get better. So far I haven't had time for the exercise.
I am a very type A person who doesn't adapt well to change, but I intentionally went into this with NO expectations as to how my life would look and I think that has helped immensely. My husband was able to only work 3 days a week for the first 3 months (and then he was off for the summer) and my parents had the boys while he was working so for the first 4-5 months I was never alone with all 4 kids. I'm honestly not sure how I would have survived without their help. No one else really helped much, no meals or other child care (we have allergies so I have to cook for us and pre-packaged frozen food is out, bummer!).
I have BF exclusively and my girls were tongue tied so it was HARD. I would have given up if I didn't have the previous experience of nursing my boys for over a year each. I'm still dealing with milk blisters and blocked ducts even now, but I manage it. I'm hoping to reach the year mark even and then we'll see how it goes.
I had to let cloth diapering go. My younger son is still in diapers and with the really hard water we have here plus being on a septic system (can't wash laundry back to back) I would have only been able to wash diapers and nothing else. It's sad, but just something we decided we couldn't make work.
My 5 year old really loves to play with the sisters now that they are crawling around and interactive. He goes to school half days so he's a huge help. The 2 year old wants to imitate his big brother, but he's not so gentle so I can't leave him alone with them. And he's a very big handful all by himself!
The girls are starting to play with each other which is fun and keeps them entertained - although we just this week moved them into separate cribs so they could actually get some sleep instead of one messing with the other one.
I can and do take all of them shopping with me. The girls are still self contained in their infant carriers and the boys more or less walk along with me. Sometimes I will wear one of the girls in an Ergo so I have actual room in the cart for groceries. I'm not quite sure what I'm going to do when they don't fit in the infant carriers as it will be much harder to take them and set one down to do anything with one hand. I may have to do my shopping at night when I can leave them home!
I guess back to the whole pregnancy/delivery thing... I was actually seeing a midwife until we found out they were twins. In my state they can't deliver multiples so then I had to go to an OB. I hated that and was so pissed that they automatically considered me high risk just because there were two of them. They were in separate sacks otherwise I would have had to go to Seattle to deliver.
I was required to deliver in the operating room, but from the time my water broke to deliver was just barely over and hour and a half and we were at the hospital barely 45 minutes before delivery. They were 7 minutes apart and he was pushing on my stomach to get the second one out fast before there were complications. I guess I should be thankful for that part. I'm still not thankful for the fact that he forced me to have pitocin after they were born, which I'm convinced caused me to have a huge clot and hemorrhage. I lost half my blood. Thankfully I had really good numbers going in so I didn't have to have a transfusion, but I literally was white as a sheet for a couple weeks. Pitocin is supposed to help your uterus contract faster as it's more stretched out with twins (and a third pregnancy), but it also has a side effect of clots and I know that my blood clots easily anyway. I suppose it could go either way, but I never had an issue with my uterus contracting with either of my previous pregnancies so it's just suspicious to me. Plus the fact that out of 5 babies the same thing happened to my best friend with the one time they gave her pitocin. So just be careful if they want to give you that.
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Klynn - Thanks soo much for the info on pitocin. That's very helpful. I knew I didn't want it and never have had it but this gives me another thing to look out for.
I'm currently recovering from my egg retrieval. My transfer will be this coming Sunday and DH and I have decided to transfer two embryos. After all we've been through with this process I would rather take a chance of having twins than be heartbroken with a negative. I've been reading and praying LOT and I feel like if I do get pregnant with twins I'll be ok.
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i dont think a twin pregnancy should automatically be considered high risk and really disliked that aspect of being pregnant with our girls. we found out at 6weeks that there were two, spontaneously conceived, and a bit of a shocker since we weren't officially ttc...well, maybe i was...haha but it was still on the table for discussion whether or not to try for #4...then we ended up with #s 4 AND 5...
but anyways. my pregnancy was healthy and while it is definitely different to be pg with twins...and harder...it's not impossible and really quite magical. our birth went well, they were both born at home, both breech. i learned a lot about birth and pregnancy with my twin pg and am very grateful for the experience. it's just so special.
i would love another set of twins for the joy and wonder and pure adorableness...tho, it's a LOT of work having so many under 5...i think your benefit is having your other children be older. they can help out with grabbing diapers or snacks or whatever.
my youngest at the time the twins were born wasn't even 2yo yet so we were pretty crazy busy for the first months. we are still breastfeeding and cloth diapering the twins who are nearly 2 now! i finally feel like we are out of the weeds...tho we did end up hiring a nanny and a maid in the beginning....now we're down to two nanny days a week and the maid still cleans once a week...just be ready to ask for lots and lots of help.
i hope you get everything your heart desires. cant wait to hear how it goes!
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I had my twins by IUI. My infertility was because of PCOS and my husband has low sperm count too.
My situation was different than yours. You already had two successful pregnancies. Your body knows how to do all this. You know you can carry and how your body reacts to being pregnant.
We TTC for 2 years and going thru infertility DH and I both wanted twins because I didn't want to go thru the infertility process more than once. If you haven't done it, it's very time consuming, pretty invasive, can be expensive if insurance doesn't cover it. The drugs increase your risks of cancer. I knew I wanted at least two children and for me twins was the easier and faster way to get there. I had so many follicles they asked me a few times how I felt about having multiples. I couldn't imagine even being lucky enough to get PG, much less to be blessed with multiples. In my heart I knew that I would not reduce from triplets to twins. Quads would have given me a really hard decision. At that time in my life I don't know that I could have reduced even with quads. My sister has twins who are now 10 years old, I *thought* I knew what I was getting into since she lives 3 blocks away. I had no clue. LOL
It was a 3 year journey for me to get pregnant and hold my babies in my arms. Pregnancy was hard but I got thru it. I had a shortened cervix, bed rest at 24 weeks, GD, Pre-E and a TON of doctor appointments, basically like once a week the entire pregnancy. I know some people have "easy" twin pregnancies. But I think more often than not it is harder and should always be treated as high risk. I don't see why anyone would opt for less prenatal care and risk your babies and your own health. No one has a magic ball to see the future. If you are eligible for more extensive care, take it. I was planning on a c-section from the beginning and ended up having to have one for pre-E anyway. My sister had hers natural. You get what you get. I would just say if you end up getting PG with twins you treat yourself as high risk. You don't over do it. The second half of pregnancy gets hard. The last few weeks are brutal. I think prenatal care if KEY to having a healthy pregnancy.
My girls are 18 months now and it is VERY hard (for me). I went from no kids to twins and it has been difficult. I have little to no help. My husband works 16 hours a day, 5-6 days a week. Everything is easier if you have help. ) Doing it virtually alone is really hard on me, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Statistically they say about 50% of people who seek IF treatments end up with multiples. But the risks of higher number multiples quads and up is still pretty low. You have already made you decision so this is all moot anyway. But in your situation... since you pretty much know what you are getting into, I would also have transfered two. Whatever will be will be )
So... how soon will you know if they stuck?
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Ill make this quick. I have 12 month old twins and a four year old. My twins were natural. I thank god everyday for them. They are a ton of work but I get to watch them grow together. The love for my kids is unreal. I want a fourth. Hubby says no way
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Yes, it is possible to install two robots on the same lawn.
Make sure that both the date/day and time are correct. Make sure also that the Inactive Day and Time are exactly as they were set up.
There are 3 basic types of lawns: Main Zone, Main + Sub-Zone, and Main + Separated Zone. (Some lawns are combinations of more than one type.) Main Zone: The "Main Zone Only" lawn consists of one whole area. It has no Sub-Zones and no Separated Zones. ⦁ The grass area is one continuous zone. ⦁ Make sure all areas of the lawn are wide enough for Robomow to navigate through. Main Zone + Sub-Zone: This type of lawn consists of more than one zone, and these zones are connected by a narrow pass. In this type of lawn, Robomow will be able to drive itself from one zone to the other in order to mow the whole area. ⦁ The grass area is one continuous zone. ⦁ Part of the lawn is separated from the Main Zone. ⦁ The Narrow Pass is wide enough for Robomow to drive through between these zones: 1.2 – 5 meters. ⦁ The Narrow Pass is firm, level, and smooth (not stony or sandy). For example: a grass area, sidewalk, or solid ground. Separated Zone: Separated Zone consists of two or more zones that are not connected. Robomow cannot drive between these zones. If one of the scenarios below exist in your lawn, then you have a Separated Zone: ⦁ Part of the lawn is separated by fences or other objects that prevent the mower from passing. ⦁ Part of the lawn is separated by a gravel path or similar material that may cause the mower to slip while driving through. ⦁ The Pass between zones is too narrow for Robomow to drive through: less than 1.2m in width. ⦁ The zones of the lawn are situated at a lower or higher level.
Some tips for handling Robomow during the winter include: ⦁ Always clean Robomow before putting it away for winter storage. ⦁ No winter storage is required for a Base Station. ⦁ Store the mower in a dry area, preferably at room temperature. ⦁ To allow better maintenance and keep Robomow in good condition, it is recommended to bring your Robomow to a certified Robomow dealer for service prior to winter storage. ⦁ Winter Service includes operations such as cleaning the mower parts and mowing deck, checking for wear of parts and replace if required (such as blade, drive wheels, and other moving parts), testing the mower functions and safety components, checking the battery, and uploading the latest software version, possibly including newly added features.
The Base Station is safe from rain and moisture; however, if there is expected to be a high amount of snowfall that can cover it, it's recommended to disconnect the Base Station and store it in a dry protected location.
No. You should NEVER use a water hose or any type of liquid to clean the underside of the mower, as liquids can damage components. Use only a damp or wet cloth to wipe the surface clean after using.
We recommend replacing the blades at the start of each cutting season. It's best not to sharpen the blades, as it may create unbalance.
It means that the auto program is in "Pause" mode, which means the robot will not depart from the Base Station automatically, and will only depart by pressing manually on the operation keypad.
Deactivate: You can deactivate the sound by pressing the ON/OFF button for 6 seconds until all the LEDs blink. Activate: You can activate the sound by pressing the ON/OFF button for 6 seconds until you hear a beep with an indication that the sound settings were changed.
In most cases, it will not be a Perimeter Wire that's too long, but an invalid/poor wire connection in the Perimeter Wire, resulting from the use of a connector that's not suitable for outdoor use. The connection, where the wire (copper) is exposed, will be oxidized and thus will have high resistance in the connection, which is equivalent to an installation of a long wire. In this case, you will have to locate the faulty/damaged connection, remove the damaged wire, and reconnect the cable with a suitable connector supplied from Robomow."
This is a warning of a cut wire. In such cases there is no signal in the lawn.
It means that the robot has not returned to its Base Station after 4 hours. This behavior is relevant only if the robot departs from the Base Station and not manually from the middle of the lawn.
It means that the robot was manually dragged out from its Base Station in an unauthorized way.
This means that the Power box is set to Pause mode, and Robomow will stay at the Base Station, and will not start automatically from the Base Station. This is not a problem. You will just need to again press the mode of operation you want, and Robomow will start mowing.
Pop-up sprinklers that are below ground level are no problem because Robomow drives over them during the mowing. However, with pop-up sprinklers, you need to check that the parts are below the ground surface, so they will not be damaged by the blades. If the sprinklers are fixed within the lawn area, you need to remove them outside the lawn, or protect them using the perimeter wire so that the robot will not damage them.
Only relatively small lawns are covered in a single operation. Most lawns require more than a single operation to cover the entire area. The operation principle of Robomow is based on consecutive operations, which keep the lawn cut at all times, rather than mowing the lawn in a single operation and then letting the grass grow and cutting it again.
The battery is maintenance-free, but has a limited lifetime of 2-4 years. Battery life is dependent on the season length and how many hours Robomow is used. We therefore recommend changing the mowing frequency (Interval) when the growth rate of the grass is slower. This will help prolong the lifetime of the mower and the battery.
If the Perimeter Wire needs to be spliced, use the connectors supplied in the Robomow box. They are waterproof and give a reliable electrical connection. IMPORTANT! Before splicing the Perimeter Wire, disconnect the Power Box from the power outlet. ⦁ Strip 1 cm (0.5 inch) of each wire end together, and twist the stripped ends using pliers. ⦁ Insert the twisted wires into the splicing connector. ⦁ Screw the wire connector on the twisted wires. Make sure it is tightly secured. IMPORTANT! Neither twisted cables, nor a screw terminal insulated with insulation tape, are a satisfactory splice. Soil moisture will cause such conductors to oxidize and will later lead to a broken circuit.
The LED battery indicators are as follows: ⦁ Red is lit constantly – Charge the battery. ⦁ Green is blinking – Battery is charging. ⦁ Green is lit constantly – Battery is fully charged.
A Base Station is required for a Separated Zone that cannot be mowed in a single operation. Normally this is an area larger than 328 square feet for the C models, and larger than 650 square feet for the S models.
You can pause it by pressing the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds, until a red light is displayed.
C-Model: The Child Lock feature locks the buttons to prevent unintended operation, especially by children. If the Child Lock is set to 'On' (Menu P010), to operate the mower, first press one of the operating mode buttons and then press the OK button to confirm. S-Model: The Child Lock feature locks the buttons to prevent unintended operation, especially by children. To turn this feature on, set Child Lock to On (under the Mower Settings menu). When the Child Lock is turned On, Keys Locked is displayed.
The Basic Settings are the most common menu options changed by users. Each of the Basic Settings has an icon on the mower, which is lit to indicate the selected menu option. To change Basic Settings, press the 'Settings' button. Every press of the Setting button will move between the following 4 menu options: ⦁ Day and Time – Sets the current day and time. ⦁ Mowing Hours(%) (Intensity) – Increases/decreases the number of mowing hours (in %) needed to cover the lawn size. ⦁ Inactive Time – Sets times when the mower will be inactive. Inactive operating times can be set for specific day(s) of the week, and for specific hours for all days in the week. ⦁ Area – Updates the size of the lawn in case it has been changed.
Island OFF: Usually recommended for lawns without an island installation. When the mower is in searching for Base Station mode, the mower will acquire the first wire it detects and follow all the way to the Base Station. Island ON: This is recommended for lawns with island installations. In rare cases, you may notice that the mower unnecessarily circles around a Perimeter Island while searching for the Base Station. The Islands option helps overcome this situation. To avoid such cases, turn the Islands feature On. When the Islands feature is set to On, the mower will execute a special method of searching for the Base Station. As a result, it may take the mower longer to arrive to the Base Station.
If your lawn contains islands with a small diameter (up to 2 meters), then you can leave the setting of the Islands to 'Off,' as the mower will detect such an island, and will leave them fairly quickly. But in cases where there is a large island (for example a swimming pool, pond, or a large group of flowers/trees), which the robot can drive around for a long time, then it is recommended to set the Islands to 'On,' to prevent the mower from following the wire around these islands.
C-Model: To restart the One-Time Setup process, press and hold the STOP + Setting + Left arrow buttons together for more than four seconds. This will invoke the factory defaults ("out of the box" settings). S-Model: To restart the One-Time Setup process, press and hold the STOP + Down arrow buttons together for more than four seconds. This will invoke the factory defaults ("out of the box" settings).
With RC models, if you want to cancel the setup process, press the STOP button continuously for 3 seconds. With RS models, simply press the STOP button. You will see a question on the screen that says "Quit the setup process?" Then scroll to select the checkmark.
Robomow can mow over flat-paved stones that are more or less the same height as the lawn grass; however, Robomow will not be able to drive over stones that are at levels much higher than the grass.
The maximum number of Sub-Zones will be different for each Robomow model.
The Perimeter Wire functions as an "invisible wall" for Robomow. It sets the boundaries of lawn zones, and it surrounds specific areas where you do not want Robomow to enter. The Perimeter Wire is held to the ground with small pegs, supplied with Robomow. Soon after settling, the wire will become invisible under the growth of new grass. As soon as Robomow starts operating, it turns on a signal that runs along the Perimeter Wire. This signal keeps Robomow within its working zones and away from preset demarcated areas. The Perimeter Wire is laid around the edges of the lawn and around trees, plants, ponds and objects that you want Robomow to avoid.
Robomow is much quieter than standard push-mowers. The noise is less than 70 dB. If the Robomow is noisy, you may have a damaged or unbalanced blade.
Robomow can handle almost any type of residential lawn, with a total area of up to 10,500 square feet. The maximum slope inside the lawn that can be handled by Robomow is 20 degrees (35%). Robomow can also handle multi-zone lawns, and you can mow any separated grass patch using manual mowing via remote control (available as an accessory or in the Robomow App).
Robomow's mowing schedule is defined by three major parameters: ⦁ Lawn area ⦁ Inactive times ⦁ Mowing frequency (Mowing Interval) The lawn area defines the required mowing time for your lawn – this is the duration of a single mowing cycle. The inactive times define the hours and days when Robomow should not be on the lawn. The mowing frequency (Interval) parameter defines how often a new mowing cycle should start (once a week, twice a week, etc.). During active times, Robomow will continuously alternate between mowing and charging until it completes the entire mowing cycle. After a mowing cycle is completed, it will stay in the Base Station until the next Mowing Cycle should start, depending on the configured mowing frequency. By default, Robomow completes two Mowing Cycles per week in order to keep your lawn healthy and looking good. However if your lawn requires more maintenance time, you can easily adjust the time Robomow runs in a single Mowing Cycle, by setting the "Mowing Hours %" (Intensity) parameter.
Yes. Robomow can handle situations of extreme heat without any problems.
Robomow can mow in rainy weather, but for the health of your lawn, we don't recommend mowing wet grass. Since Robomow finishes the work faster than competing mowers designed for similar-sized lawns, it doesn't have to mow in rain to be able to maintain your lawn. Instead, Robomow is smartly equipped with a rain sensor, which halts operation in rainy or highly humid weather. There are many reasons why you should not mow the lawn when it's wet, including: – Disease spreads quickly when the grass is wet. – The mower can get clogged. – The Grasscycling is not good enough (mulching). Clippings tend to clump, which doesn't look good on your lawn. – It's not fun for you and not good for the lawn either, since the clippings provide free fertilizer. – Damp grass is slippery and may cause the mower to slip and cause damage to the lawn. When a rainy or highly humid condition is detected by the Rain Sensor, it will signal to Robomow to halt current operation, and start searching for the Base Station. If rain is detected while Robomow is in the Base Station and an automatic operation is about to start, a "rain detected" message will be displayed by Robomow, and the automatic operation will resume 30 minutes after rain is no longer detected by the Rain Sensor.
Due to its heavy-duty steel blades, Robomow is the only robotic mower strong enough to perform a cut when the grass is relatively high. However when mowing high grass during the first use or, for example, during the first mowing of the season, you will initially see uneven patches of grass. Please be patient, as it may take a few days to one week to overcome this and bring the lawn to an even height and consistency. Robomow's TurboMow feature allows faster and stronger mowing of high grass during the first cut of the season. In TurboMow mode, Robomow reduces its driving speed, doubles the number of mowing hours, and works at the highest RPM. This will already provide you with better mowing results after the initial mowing cycle. The S models have floating mowing decks, which automatically rise up in high grass, thus allowing them to mow the grass gradually until reaching the desired level.
We recommend periodically inspecting the area where Robomow will be used, and removing toys and other foreign objects. However, there is no need to worry if Robomow encounters these objects during its work. Robomow's excellent maneuverability can help overcome these types of barriers.
S-Model: Robomow can handle a narrow passage of at least 1.2m and wider. The length of a narrow passage can be up to a few meters. If the pass is narrow (1.2 – 2m), you have to set a special Perimeter Wire configuration to lead Robomow in and out of the pass. You can use the Special Template supplied with Robomow to set the narrow passage. If the narrow passage is wider than 2m (6.5ft.), and you want Robomow to mow the area inside the narrow passage, you can set the perimeter wire in such a way that allows Robomow to mow inside the narrow passage, but prevents it from crossing between the zones. C-Model: If thenarrow passage is 1m – 2m wide: To set up anarrow passage, follow these instructions: ⦁ At the point you want the mower to start driving towards the Sub-Zone, you can begin to set the narrow passage. ⦁ 50 cm (20 inches) from the narrow passage entry, set a Perimeter Island of 30 cm sides (12 inches) at a distance of 10 cm (4 inches) from the Perimeter Wire. ⦁ Continue to lay the wire towards the Sub-Zone and lay another island with the same dimensions, 50 cm (20 inches) from the Sub-Zone Perimeter Wire. ⦁ After completing the setup of the wire in the Sub-Zone, make sure you keep 10 cm (4 inches) between the wire and the islands on the way back to the Main Zone. If thenarrow passage is wider than 2m (6.5ft.), and you want Robomow to mow the area inside thenarrow passage, then you can set the wire as shown: ⦁ At the point you want the mower to start driving towards the Sub-Zone, you can begin to set thenarrow passage. ⦁ Set an island at the middle of thenarrow passage, and keep a distance of 10 cm (4") from the Perimeter Wire. ⦁ The island dimensions should be 30 cm (12") along the side and as wide as needed, keeping 10 cm (4") from both sides. ⦁ After completing the setup of the wire in the Sub-Zone, make sure you keep 10 cm (4") between the wire and the island on the way back to the Main Zone.
Robomow can mow areas inside the working area that slope up to 20 degrees or 35% (35 cm rise per 1m).
Yes. The area capacity of a particular Robomow model indicates the maximum size of a lawn that the model is recommended for, but you can use Robomow for any smaller lawn as well. All you need to do is to set the area setting of Robomow to suit your lawn's size.
If your lawn is bigger than 34,400 square feet, you can purchase an additional Robomow and split your lawn between the two mowers.
The largest recommended area size of a lawn that can be handled by Robomow is 34,400 sq ft.
Yes. For example, in Separated Zones, Robomow will mow each zone separately, and its movement between zones is restricted. The mower must be carried or driven to this area manually. You can use the Remote Control (available as an accessory or in the Robomow App), to manually drive and mow anywhere. The Remote Control includes a safety function to prevent accidental use. Note: Do not mow manually if there is a slope greater than 15 degrees, or where firm footing is not possible.
Robomow can mow in rainy weather, but for the health of your lawn, we don't recommend mowing wet grass. Since Robomow finishes the work faster than competing mowers designed for similar-sized lawns, it doesn't have to mow in rain to be able to maintain your lawn. Instead, Robomow is smartly equipped with a rain sensor, which halts operation in rainy or highly humid weather.
This varies depending on the size of your lawn and other factors. It's important to note that Robomow has the widest cutting width of any robotic mower in the market, which allows it to finish the mowing faster, leaving you with plenty of time to enjoy your lawn. The mowing time can always be adjusted using the Mowing Hours (Intensity) (%) setting – to increase/decrease the number of operating mowing hours (Intensity) (in %) needed to cover the lawn size.
There is no limit of islands that can be installed on the lawn, but the wire length should not be more than 800 meters.
When there is an obstacle on the edge, surround the object with the Perimeter Wire by the relevant distance for each model ( C model – 28cm / S model – 40cm).
C-Model The minimum distance of the island installation from the Perimeter Wire should be 1 m (3.3 ft). ⦁ The minimum distance of the perimeter wire from the protected area should be 28 cm (11 inches). ⦁ If you need to protect a thin object, set the minimum radius of the island to 35 cm (15 inches). S-Model The minimum distance of the island installation from the Perimeter Wire should be 1.5 m (4.9 ft). ⦁ The minimum distance of the Perimeter Wire from the protected area should be 32 cm (11 inches). ⦁ If you need to protect a thin object, set the minimum radius of the island to 45 cm (15 inches).
C-Model You should maintain a minimum of 1 meter (3.3 ft.) between adjacent islands. S-Model You should maintain a minimum of 1.5 m (4.9 ft) between wires of adjacent islands.
⦁ Use the Perimeter Wire to demarcate areas inside the working area by creating islands around obstacles that cannot withstand a collision, for example, flower beds and fountains. ⦁ Continue uncoiling the wire, while moving from the edge towards the protected object. ⦁ Peg the Perimeter Wire around the protected object in a clockwise direction. This is important, because setting the Perimeter Wire counter-clockwise around the obstacle will cause the mower to drive into the island. ⦁ Complete bordering the island and return to the spot where you left the lawn's edge. ⦁ The wires leading to and from the Island should be parallel and touching. Therefore, you should peg both wires, to and from the island, together with the same pegs. ⦁ Robomow will not recognize these two wires. It will mow over them as if they do not exist. ⦁ Robomow will recognize the single blocking wire around the Perimeter Island and will not enter this area. Objects such as flower beds, ponds, or small trees can be protected by creating Perimeter Islands, which are demarcated areas of the lawn where Robomow does not enter. In the areas where obstacles are grouped closely together, they should be demarcated by a single, continuous Perimeter Island.
Robomow detects when there is an obstacle in its way during operation. When the mower collides with an obstacle, the mower will stop the rotation of the blade immediately, and then stop movement in that direction and reverse itself away from the obstacle.
C-Model If the working area is adjacent to a swimming pool, watercourse, slope greater than 10%, precipice higher than 50 cm (20 inches) or a public road, the Perimeter Wire must be supplemented with a fence or the like. The height must then be at least 15 cm (6 inches). This will prevent the mower from ending up outside the working area under any circumstances. If such a barrier exists, you may set the Perimeter Wire 28 cm (11 inches) from the barrier. If there is no fence or the like, then lay the Perimeter Wire at minimum distance of 1.2 m from the water. S-Model If the working area is adjacent to a swimming pool, watercourse, slope greater than 10%, precipice higher than 50 cm (20 inches) or a public road, the Perimeter Wire must be supplemented with a fence or the like. The height must then be at least 15 cm (6 inches). This will prevent the mower from ending up outside the working area under any circumstances. If such a barrier exists, you may set the Perimeter Wire 40 cm (16 inches) from the barrier. If there is no fence or the like, then lay the Perimeter Wire at minimum distance of 1.2 m from the water.
C-Model If the edge is sloped (a maximum of 10% is allowed), or is bordered with high obstacles such as a wall or fence, the Perimeter Wire should be laid at a distance of 28 cm (11 inches) from the obstacle. Use the longer distance of the RoboRuler to set the distance of the wire from a wall. S-Model If the edge is sloped (a maximum of 15% is allowed), or is bordered with high obstacles such as a wall or fence, the Perimeter Wire should be laid at a distance of 40 cm (1.3 ft) from the obstacle. Use the longer distance of the RoboRuler to set the distance of the wire from a wall.
When the working area is divided by a flat path that is level with the lawn, it is possible to allow Robomow to run over the path. The Perimeter Wire can be laid under the pavement blocks or in the joint between them. Important! The mower must never run over gravel, mulch, or similar material, which can cause the mower to slip and damage the blade.
C-Model If the working area borders a flat area, a flower bed, a small cliff (not more than 1 cm / 0.4"), or a small stair (up to 5 cm / 2"), the Perimeter Wire should be laid 20 cm (8 inches) inside the working area. This prevents the wheels from driving into a ditch. Use the shorter distance of the RoboRuler to set the distance of the wire from the lawn edge. S-Model If the working area borders a flat area, a flower bed, a small cliff (not more than 1 cm / 0.4"), or a small stair (up to 5 cm / 2"), the Perimeter Wire should be laid 32 cm (1 ft) inside the working area. This prevents the wheels from driving into a ditch. Use the shorter distance of the RoboRuler to set the distance of the wire from the lawn edge.
The RoboRuler should be used to determine the distance of the Perimeter Wire from the lawn edge or obstacles. The RoboRuler should be set up at varying distances, based on whether it's placed near a wall edge, a lawn edge, or in a narrow pass.
Yes. The Perimeter Wire can be laid across a slope that slants less than 10% (10 cm rise per 1 m). It's important to note that if the Perimeter Wire is laid across a slope steeper than 10%, the mower will slip and cross outside the wire (especially when the grass is wet). However, if there is a barrier (e.g. fence or wall) that can protect the mower from slipping off, the Perimeter Wire can be set on that slope.
Yes. Robomow can mow areas inside the working area that slope up to 20 degrees or 35% (35 cm rise per 1 m).
– At a corner. In this type of setup, the Base Station is located at one of the corners of the lawn. ⦁ Choose a corner where you want to place the Base Station outside of the lawn area. Note that you should not place the Base Station within 3 m (10 ft.) of a corner. ⦁ Place the Base Station so that its front side is touching the lawn edge or placed somewhat on the lawn. ⦁ Continue to lay the Perimeter Wire as shown in the figure above, where it continues at least 10 cm (4") beyond the Base Station and turns back towards the lawn at a distance of 10 cm (4") from the other wire. ⦁ The Base Station may be placed in a small shift to the right in order to allow smooth entry of the mower to the Base Station. ⦁ You will have the opportunity to later adjust the Base Station position to confirm smooth entry. – Outside the lawn. Note: For specific models, this can only be set through the Robomow App. ⦁ Choose a place outside the lawn where you want Robomow to dock and charge. ⦁ Confirm that the path between the lawn and the outside area is smooth with no height difference, so Robomow will not get stuck and will follow the wire smoothly. ⦁ The surface between the lawn and the Base Station should be hard (such as a sidewalk or rigid ground) and not sandy or stony, so Robomow will not slip or get stuck. ⦁ The area between the lawn and the Base Station should be clear of obstacles and objects. ⦁ Lay the wire as shown in the figure below: – Narrow path of 50 cm (20") width. – Square Perimeter Island of 30 cm (12") edges. – Island starts 50 cm from the Perimeter Wire. – Keep a distance of 10 cm (4") between Perimeter Wire and the Island from both sides. – The front of the Base Station should be placed a minimum distance of 1.5 m (5 ft.) from the Perimeter Wire, and NOT more than 4 m (13 ft.) from it.
Robomow's Base Station must be placed along the Perimeter Wire, where the wire "loop" starts and ends. Other things to keep in mind when placing the Base Station include: ⦁ Place it on relatively level ground. Do not place it on a slope. ⦁ Do not place it within 3 meters of a corner. ⦁ Place it close enough (within 20 m) to a wall plug socket (230V / 120V). ⦁ Put it in a shady spot. This will extend the battery lifetime. ⦁ Make sure it is invisible to the street. ⦁ Place the Base Station away from sprinkler heads.
If the Separated Zone is not connected to the Main Zone and Robomow cannot drive between these zones, then you have to define and install it as a Separated Zone. If the Separated Zone is small enough so Robomow can cover all the area in a single operation, then choose one of the following installations: ⦁ If possible, the separated area may be connected to the main area's Perimeter Wire. ⦁ If that option is not possible, you can use a Perimeter Switch (available as an accessory). It may have to have its own separate Perimeter Wire. ⦁ If the Separated Zone cannot be mowed in single operation, an additional Base Station (optional accessory) should be installed in the separated area.
The length of the Extension Cable should not be changed. If required, call a qualified electricity technician to install power close enough to the Base Station.
The maximum length of the wire that is connected to the charging station is 800 meters. Multiple installations of perimeter islands may cause the wire to exceed the maximum possible length.
Use the supplied pegs to fasten the Perimeter Wire into the ground, below grass level. During the first layout of the wire, insert pegs every few meters, or at any point the wire changes direction, and at corners. At this early stage, set a minimum number of pegs. Later, after testing the wire setup, you can insert all the necessary remaining pegs. After you have completed the testing of the wire position, walk along the wire and insert additional pegs at distances that will keep the wire down below the grass level, and prevent the wire from becoming a tripping hazard. Tip: Do not keep spare pegs for the future. It's better to use more pegs to ensure that the Perimeter Wire is fastened to the ground to prevent any damage by the mower blade during the operation. The wire and the pegs will soon become invisible under the growth of new grass.
Yes. Robomow is easy to install and use. There are a few things to keep in mind before using Robomow. For Robomow to operate in your lawn, a Perimeter Wire must be installed around the entire lawn, and around protected areas within the lawn area. Proper installation of the Perimeter Wire is critical for the quality and reliability of Robomow's operation. You can either do the installation yourself, or hire a professional installation service (recommended). For more information about professional installation services, please refer to the Installation Service page on the Robomow website. The Base Station is placed along the Perimeter Wire, and performs two basic functions: ⦁ Generates a signal along the Perimeter Wire. ⦁ Charges Robomow's batteries. The Power Box is connected between the Base Station and a 230V / 120V wall socket, using a 15 m – C models / 20 m – S models (50 ft – C models / 65 ft – S models) long low voltage cable. After having completed the installation of the Perimeter Wire, Base Station, and the Power Box, and performing the One-Time Setup (which must be performed before operating Robomow for the first time), Robomow will do all the mowing for you for during the entire season!
This depends on the Robomow model you have. The higher the recommended area size, the more wire and pegs are provided.
To learn more about how to install Robomow, take a look at the Installation videos at the Robomow website. Open usa.Robomow.com. Go into "Support Center" menu, then "Do It Yourself," and select your mower in the Installation and Knowledge Base. STEP 1 – Planning Ahead Read the Operating Manual and watch the Robomow setup & operation video before you start the installation. This video will guide you in finding the best locations for the Base Station, Power Box, and Perimeter Wire. STEP 2 – Placing the Base Station and Power Box Place the Base Station according to your plan, and install the Power Box. STEP 3 – Laying out the Perimeter Wire Place the Perimeter Wire around the edge, using the RoboRuler to keep the required distances from the lawn edge. Use the Perimeter Wire to demarcate areas inside the working area that you do not want Robomow to drive inside (like flower beds and ponds). Use the supplied wire pegs to secure the wire to the ground (within a few weeks, the cable will be completely overgrown and invisible). STEP 4 – Completing the Perimeter Wire Setup and Connection Connect the Perimeter Wire to the Base Station, and the Base Station to the Power Box, using the extension cable. STEP 5 – Robomow is ready for operation.
Go to the Robomow Application Page to check compatibility.
Robomow is stronger than most other robotic mowers designed for similar-sized lawns. Equipped with heavy-duty steel blades and a robust design, Robomow can handle any terrain. Robomow is faster than most other robotic mowers designed for similar-sized lawns. Depending on model, with a 28- or 56-inch cutting width, Robomow gets the job done faster than its competitors. Robomow edging takes care of the entire lawn: The only robotic mower that cuts the edge of the lawn, Robomow's unique "Edge Mode" allows the blade to go past the wheel while driving on the edge, for an all-round finish you won't find with any other robotic mower.
Robomow's noise level depends on the model. Robomow RC/TC/MC – 68dB measured. Robomow RS/TS/MS – 74dB measured.
If you know your lawn size, go to the Category Page and choose the model that meets your needs. If you do not know your lawn size, use the Robomap Tool to find out.
Yes. During out-of-season months, such as winter, fully charge the battery in the Base Station until the Battery indicator is green and lit constantly. Note that the Safety Switch should be in the 'On' position during charging. To charge Robomow during winter: C-Model: ⦁ Fully charge the battery in the Base Station until the Battery indicator is green and lit constantly. Note that the Safety Switch should be in the 'On' position during charging. LED indicators for charging: – Red is lit constantly – Charge the battery. – Green is blinking – During battery charging. – Green is lit constantly – Battery is fully charged. ⦁ Remove Robomow from its Base Station. Turn the Safety Switch off and store the mower at room temperature. ⦁ If the mower is stored for more than 3 months, recharge the battery every three months until the Battery indicator shows it is fully charged. ⦁ The charging can be done in one of the following options: ⦁ Place the mower in the Base Station for charging. ⦁ Connect Robomow directly to the Power Box as follows: Disconnect the DC cable coming from the power box to the 15m extension cable, and connect it to the rear side of the mower. ⦁ Once the season starts, (do not forget to switch On the Safety Switch), simply place Robomow in its Base Station to begin automatic operation. Note: Always charge your mower in a horizontal position. The mower should be flat on the ground while connected to the power supply. S-Model: Fully charge the mower in one of the two following ways: ⦁ In the Base Station. ⦁ Directly from the Power Box (see below). Remove the fuse from Robomow and store it in the designated cavity under the bumper door. Store the mower at temperature higher than -10ºC. Note! The Safety Switch should be in the 'On' position during charging. If the robot is stored for more than 3 months, recharge the battery every 3 months until the battery indicator shows it is fully charged. You can recharge the battery through the Base Station, or by using the Base Station adapter as explained below. Charging instructions using the Base Station adapter: ⦁ Remove Robomow from its Base Station. ⦁ Remove the Base Station Head (Charging Adaptor) by lifting the front lever up and pushing the Adaptor forward from behind the Base Station. ⦁ Unplug the 20 m (65 ft.) Extension Cable and the Perimeter Wire from the Base Station Head. ⦁ Place the cap at the end of the 20 m (65 ft.) Extension Cable and on the exposed connector to protect it from rain and corrosion. Also, cover the Perimeter Wire connector. ⦁ Disconnect the DC Cable coming from the Power Box to the 20 m (65 ft.) Extension Cable. Connect the DC Cable directly to the DC socket on the bottom side of the Base Station Head. Note: It is recommended (but not necessary) to charge the mower using the 20 m (65 ft.) extension cable for better sealing of the Base Station Head during out-of-season charging. ⦁ Slide the Base Station Head pins into the front slot of Robomow. ⦁ Charging will begin immediately. ⦁ When the battery is fully charged, the Ready message will be displayed. ⦁ Once the season starts, (do not forget to insert the fuse and switch On the Safety Switch), just place Robomow in its Base Station to begin automatic operation as the season before. Important! Always charge your mower in a horizontal position. The mower should be flat on the ground while connected to the power supply.
The best way to clean your Robomow is to scrape the the bottom of the mower with a sharp edged tool, then use a damp or wet cloth to wipe the top surfaces. NEVER use a water hose or any type of liquid to clean the underside of the mower.
1. Clean your Robomow before putting it away for the winter. 2 .During the winter, keep your Robomow continuously charged to avoid damage to the batteries (refer to the 'Maintenance and Storage' section in your User Manual). 3. Store the mower in a dry area, preferably at room temperature.
You can simply download an app to your mobile device that measures the slope (for example, Clinometer, Slope Level, Slope Calculator, and others). Take a flat surface (such as a wooden platter) and place it on top of the slope on the grass. Open the app that measure slopes, and place your mobile device on the surface to see the degree of the slope.

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Ok let me revert back for a moment...yesterday I was watching the feeds and Dan said to Memphis...Renny kept calling me out on being AP and Libra kept bringing it up, they wouldnt let it go and I thought they had it figured out..(something along those lines)...immediately after memphis starts talking about dan concealing the fact that he took michelle on the luxury comp that he had lied about that too and memphis said he should have known because dan kept bringing up the empty chair on the beach...the convo then flips to jerry and memphis says jerry was smart enough to know dan was hiding something! That is why I was asking if dan had told memphis about AP in secret....I didnt post the convo on the feed thread because I didnt know if what I had heard was right or if it was common knowledge.......now I am back at guessing again If he indeed would lose the AP money by telling memphis then I guess I came into an ongoing convo between them and didnt catch the first part ................
I was just wondering if before Jerry left if they told him about the hurricane...I have seen that tomball took a pretty good hit. Hope they at least let him call his family to make sure they left.
All of you are probably right and other than just guessing...... it wouldnt matter to me if dan did tell memphis. Other than losing the 20 grand there is no way that it could effect the game....memphis cant vote. I hope the finale is an on the edge of your seat show....it has been boring enough the last several days on the feeds. I would like to see the season end with a bang make some good tv as dan would put it!
OK! How soon will those ratty green-rimmed trunks of Dan be on ebay? LOL..
My Dad was like that. Some people need the same clothes, like a comfort level type thing. Seriously. I kept thinking that he could wear the same jeans or undershirt, basically things that people don't distinguish as something you've worn everyday. But no, my Dad hit a phase with his Orange Zip-up Sweatsuit. (pause for effect)Orange Zip-up Sweatsuit, everyday for months. April cleaned daily, some people smoke, Dad/Dan - I get it.But I ain't buying it on Ebay...I didn't see Dan wash it daily. PHEW
dan ....I feel sorry for monica ...oh the stench of those shorts
Funny stuff about the swimtrunks. He's into sports, big time. I think you're dead on lovemykiddies. Superstitious.All that chlorine in the pool does a better job of disinfecting his bathing suit than all the detergent in the world will do. The green is probably caused by the chlorine... same as a blonde who's hair turns green from the chemicals.
Quote from: Mappy on September 15, 2008, 08:34:57 PM Funny stuff about the swimtrunks. He's into sports, big time. I think you're dead on lovemykiddies. Superstitious.All that chlorine in the pool does a better job of disinfecting his bathing suit than all the detergent in the world will do. The green is probably caused by the chlorine... same as a blonde who's hair turns green from the chemicals.They might be disinfected, but he doesn't hang them out to dry, he just lets them air dry. (So to speak.) I am fairly certain that Dan will win tomorrow night. If it is a split vote, it will be 5/2. Welcome to RFF Mappy!!
The boys may want to add Sumo Wrestling to their Olympics, after all the food they've eaten.
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As a University of London affiliate Royal Holloway offers internationally recognised degrees which lead to first rate career opportunities. Located by the town of Egham, Surrey the University is only a short train ride from the capital city of London.
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Why Choose Royal Holloway's International Study Centre (ISC)?
As a University of London affiliate Royal Holloway offers internationally recognised degrees which lead to first rate career opportunities. Located by the town of Egham, Surrey the University is only a short train ride from the capital city of London.
Study Group as Pathway Providers
Pathway providers are private education companies that offer study and language preparation programmes to students and facilitate their progression from further education to higher education.
- Study Group is an expanding global network of specialist education counsellors who offer students the highest levels of personal support and educational opportunity by collaborating with some of the world's most prominent universities.
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Royal Holloway's ISC offers international students the chance to elevate their academic and English language skills so they can prepare themselves for a degree at the University.
- The ISC offers preparation courses for international students who do not qualify for direct university entry. The courses are specifically designed to improve student's linguistic and academic skills in order to prepare them for their chosen undergraduate degrees.
- On successful completion of the programme students can progress directly onto a degree programme at Royal Holloway.
- The ISC is located on campus so students are fully integrated into university life and have full use university facilities. ISC students live on campus, which is in a gorgeous and secure location and are encouraged to be an active part of the university.
- The ISC is used specifically to accommodate international students. Students are taught in small classes by university preparation experts who ensure students feel supported both academically and integrated into UK University life.
About the University
Royal Holloway is renowned for providing high quality teaching and research excellence in a thriving cultural and diverse environment.
- As a University of London affiliate, Royal Holloway offers degrees which are recognised across the world. A University of London degree is a gateway to excellent career paths as students have access to a range of facilities, career support and events hosted across central London.
- Students get the chance to interact with a diverse range of people; the University attracts over 7,700 students from over 120 different countries.
- The campus is a beautiful 135 acres, equipped with state-of-the art facilities and located only 19 miles from central London.
- Royal Holloway is ranked in the top 20 for research in the UK. Students who progress onto study at Royal Holloway are taught by academics who are at the cutting edge in their field of research.
- Royal Holloway was ranked as the 27th best University institution in the UK, according to The Times Good University Guide 2013
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Royal Holloway has been offering international students University preparation courses for over a decade, equipping them with the skills required for a degree programme at the University.
- International Foundation Programme is an intensive academic year long programme which prepares students hoping to study an undergraduate degree. The course provides English language training and introduces students to the British education system.
The ISC offers the International Foundation Programme in a number of streams leading to variety of Undergraduate degree choices. The streams offered are Business Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, Arts or Sciences. The course is taught over three terms through university style teaching, which employs a mixture of lecture classes and seminar work and is assessed using a combination of exams and coursework.
On successful completion of the International Foundation Programme students are guaranteed to progress onto an undergraduate degree at Royal Holloway.
- The ISC offers personal monitoring and support to keep students on track and provide them with the specialist knowledge needed to progress onto the degree of their choice.
- ISC students have the opportunity to partake in cultural events during the year including events offered by the University and trips within the UK to places of interest
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Located only 40 minutes away from London, students get the best of both country and city life. The campus, offers accommodation options to its ISC students but there is also the option of private accommodation options off campus. ISC students will have the opportunity to be based at Kingswood Hall or Runnymede. Kingswood Hallis located approximately one mile from the main campus, there is a free bus connecting the main campus and Kingswood. Runnymede is located on campus itself.
There are many on site facilities for students such as a bank, convenience shop, college bookshop and chapel. Royal Holloway's location is ideal for students looking to explore England. No matter what your interest, there is always something to do. Students can explore the English countryside and history by visiting Windsor Castle or have a fun day out at Legoland.
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Multiple endocrine neoplasia, type II (MEN II) is a disorder passed down through families in which one or more of the endocrine glands are overactive or form a tumor. Endocrine glands most commonly involved include:
- Adrenal gland (about half the time)
- Parathyroid gland (20% of the time)
- Thyroid gland (almost all of the time)
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Alternative Names
Sipple syndrome; MEN II
The cause of MEN II is a defect in a gene called RET. This defect causes many tumors to appear in the same person, but not necessarily at the same time.
Involvement of the adrenal gland is usually with a tumor called a
Involvement of the thyroid gland is usually with a tumor called
Tumors in the thyroid, adrenal, or parathyroid glands may occur years apart.
The disorder may occur at any age, and affects men and women equally. The main risk factor is a family history of MEN II.
There are two subtypes of MEN II -- MEN IIa and IIb. MEN IIb is less common.
The symptoms may vary. However, they are similar to those of:
Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid Pheochromocytoma Parathyroid adenoma Parathyroid hyperplasia
Exams and Tests
To diagnose this condition, the health care provider looks for a mutation in the RET gene. This can be done with a blood test. Additional tests are done to determine which hormones are being overproduced.
A physical examination may reveal:
- Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck
Fever High blood pressure Rapid heart rate Thyroid nodules
Imaging tests used to identify tumors may include:
Abdominal CT scan
- Imaging of the kidneys or ureters
MIBG scintiscan MRI of abdomen Thyroid scan Ultrasound of the thyroid
Blood tests are used to see how well certain glands in the body are working. They may include:
Calcitoninlevel Blood alkaline phosphatase Blood calcium
- Blood parathyroid hormone level
Blood phosphorus Urine catecholamines Urine metanephrine
Other tests or procedures that may be done include:
- Adrenal biopsy
- Electrocardiogram (
- Thyroid biopsy
Parathyroid biopsy
Surgery is needed to remove a pheochromocytoma, which can be life-threatening due to the hormones it makes.
For medullary carcinoma of the thyroid, the thyroid gland and surrounding lymph nodes must be totally removed. Thyroid hormone replacement therapy is given after surgery.
If a child is known to carry the RET gene mutation, surgery to remove the thyroid before it becomes cancerous is considered. This should be discussed with a physician who is very familiar with this condition. It would be done at an early age (before age 5) in people with known MEN IIa, and before age 6 months in people with MEN IIb.
Outlook (Prognosis)
Pheochromocytoma is usually not cancerous (benign).While medullary carcinoma of the thyroid is a very aggressive and potentially fatal cancer, early diagnosis and surgery can often lead to a cure. Surgery does not cure the underlying MEN II.
Possible Complications
The spread of cancerous cells is a possible complication.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if you notice symptoms of MEN II or if someone in your family receives such a diagnosis.
Screening close relatives of people with MEN II may lead to early detection of the syndrome and related cancers, allowing potentially preventive intervention.
Kronenberg HM. Polyglandular disorders. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Goldmans Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 239.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology: Neuroendocrine Tumors. National Comprehensive Cancer Network; 2011. Version 1. 2011.
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Visitors to Oahu who realize there's more to island clothing than swimsuits and flip-flops may enjoy a visit to Honolulu's Bishop Museum, where an exhibition titled HI Fashion: The Legacy of Alfred Shaheen has been extended until Feb. 25.
Shaheen is credited with elevating the Hawaiian shirt from kitsch to chic. After training as an aeronautical engineer and flying 85 missions during World War II, he spent about four decades designing colorful textiles that were then manufactured in his Honolulu factory.
PHOTOS: Alfred Shaheen's fashions
The exhibit features more than 200 pieces of clothing created by Shaheen, including a variety of aloha shirts and his famous Hawaiian Bombshell Dress. Archival photos and ads help explain how his fabrics were conceptualized and, ultimately, marketed to enthusiastic customers worldwide.
There's also space in the 5,000-square-foot gallery devoted to creative talents who've been inspired by Shaheen. Recently added to the collection is a dress designed by Andy South, a Hawaii native and finalist from Season 8 of TV's "Project Runway."


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When I first announced to my family that I wanted to have my baby delivered by a midwife in the hospital, I was met with serious disapproval from all sides.
"You mean there isn't going to be a doctor there?" my father-in-law asked, aghast. And my husband, sensitive '90s type though he is, feared that I was putting myself and our baby in peril for the sake of some feminist ideal. But to me, a hospital birth with a certified nurse-midwife (CNM) -- a registered nurse with a master's degree or certificate in midwifery, the art of delivering babies -- was a way to get the best of both worlds: modern technology and natural medicine. I would experience a midwife's supportive care in a comfortable birthing room, just a few feet away from the emergency medical equipment I hoped wouldn't be needed.
As it turned out, I had a difficult labor, but my midwife was there for me every step of the way. She encouraged me to experiment with different positions. She told me to hang in there when it became apparent that I was dilating slowly. And after several hours of painful contractions that didn't spur any progress in labor, she supported my decision to opt for Pitocin and an epidural. True, a labor-and-delivery nurse might have done the same things, but because this midwife had been my primary caregiver for months of prenatal appointments and had helped me develop my birth plan, I felt comfortable taking her advice.
I wasn't alone in wanting both state-of-the-art technology, should I need it, and a midwife's gentle touch. After decades in the cultural doghouse, midwifery has shed its image as something antiquated and risky -- for back-to-nature types only -- and is now at the forefront of obstetrics. Today hundreds of thousands of mothers-to-be, wary of the medicalization and regimentation of traditional hospital deliveries, are turning to nurse-midwives, who treat pregnancy and birth as a natural process that shouldn't call for much medical intervention.
According to the American College of Nurse-Midwives in Washington, DC, CNMs presided over more than 270,000 births in 1997 -- the vast majority in hospitals -- up from fewer than 20,000 in 1975. And birth centers, where midwives have traditionally provided care for low-income women, are now popular across the economic spectrum. (Many birth centers cannot administer epidurals, so they may not be the right choice for everyone.)
Not only are midwives turning up all over, they've also been radically professionalized since the beginning of the natural-birth movement in the '70s. In those days, most practitioners were lay or "direct-entry" midwives, who learned the trade through non-degree-granting programs and apprenticeships and who performed mainly home births. Today, direct-entry midwives are outnumbered by CNMs, who've been trained to handle everything from ultrasounds and episiotomies to pain relief and Pitocin.
But is the move to incorporate midwifery into the medical mainstream good news for women and their babies? You bet. According to the latest research, women with low-risk pregnancies whose deliveries are supervised by CNMs undergo fewer inductions, receive fewer episiotomies, require less anesthesia, have more vaginal births after cesareans, heal more quickly and are more satisfied with their experience than those who give birth under a doctor's care. Perhaps the most striking contrast is the c-section rate itself: Studies show that about 13 percent of women who were attended by a nurse-midwife during labor ended up with a c-section. The national average, by comparison, is 21 percent. Of course, midwives generally work with women whose pregnancies are considered free from major problems, which accounts for some of the difference.
Nevertheless, the evidence of the benefits of midwife care is so compelling that more and more obstetricians are being won over. "There's no question that women who deliver with nurse-midwives do just as well as those who use doctors, as long as physicians are available to handle emergencies," says Kenneth Bell, M.D., medical director at Kaiser Permanente in Anaheim, CA. "And in some ways -- as in the c-section rate -- they're definitely doing better."
So what, exactly, do these pregnancy practitioners do, and how can you determine whether using one is the right choice for you?
Not Just Birth Coaches
In addition to being registered nurses, CNMs have spent one to two years acquiring clinical midwifery skills. While a few go on to get advanced obstetrical training, most CNMs deal exclusively with the 80 to 90 percent of women whose pregnancies are considered low-risk. (High-risk pregnancies include those in which the woman is carrying two or more babies, has a history of preterm labor, or suffers from a condition such as diabetes, heart disease, or severe hypertension.) And although they're best known for supervising childbirth, CNMs also receive training in prenatal and well-woman care, which covers gynecological exams, Pap smears, and counseling on everything from lactation to contraception to menopause.
Because of their overall approach, however, midwives are more than stand-ins for doctors. "Obstetricians have been taught that pregnancy and labor are disasters waiting to happen," says Bruce Flamm, M.D., an obstetrician at Kaiser Permanente in Riverside, CA, who often argues the case for CNMs to the medical establishment. "That means that OBs tend to use more medical interventions and pay less attention to the emotional concerns of women." Midwives, on the other hand, offer a more thorough and compassionate type of care, Flamm adds.
In addition to covering the prenatal basics -- monitoring weight and blood pressure, listening to the fetal heartbeat -- some midwives provide information about nutrition and exercise as well as alternative therapies for childbirth pain relief such as acupuncture and homeopathy.
They also take an interest in the personal lives of their patients. Deborah Shurman, a mother of four in Augusta, ME, recalls a prenatal appointment during which she was particularly upset. "The midwife took my blood pressure, frowned, and then took it again," says Shurman. "Then she leaned forward, put her elbows on her knees and asked me outright, 'What's happening in your life? Let's talk a bit.'" At that point, Shurman burst into tears and started talking a real blue streak. "My husband had left me just a few days before," she explains, "and it was a very difficult period. The midwife reminded me to take time for myself and to look after my own needs, too."
Even a midwife's office may look different from that of the typical obstetrician. Catherine Gorchoff, a CNM in Santa Rosa, CA, decorated hers with antiques, floral paintings, and scented candles to mask any medicinal odors. "Making my office look different is one of the ways I try to set a healthy outlook on the whole pregnancy," Gorchoff explains.
Labor of Love
But according to mothers who extol the praises of midwives, it's in the delivery room that CNMs work their particular brand of magic. During the many fits and starts of a typical labor, midwives work to keep a woman motivated and on the move. "We walked the hospital corridors in something like a conga line -- me, my husband and my midwife," says Terez Giuliana of Lansdowne, PA. "My labor lasted 14 hours, and she was there for me the whole time -- unlike the labor nurse, who was in and out, and went off her shift before my baby was born."
This kind of constant attention and moral support is one reason women who deliver with midwives tend to need less medical intervention, says Marie Bridges, a CNM in West Columbia, SC. "One hospital procedure often leads to the next," she explains. Fetal monitoring confines a woman to bed, which would prevent her from taking advantage of some strategies that many women find helpful in reducing contraction pain, such as walking or standing in the shower. That, in turn, might make her more likely to want an epidural, which could make it more difficult for her to push. At that point, Bridges says, the possibility of a forceps delivery or a c-section increases. "Because we stay right by her side, encouraging her to shift positions and offering hot showers and massage, a woman can often avoid this whole cycle."
Midwives who work in birth centers, which are geared toward natural childbirth, have even more techniques at their disposal. Whirlpool baths, for instance, are standard at most centers, and for many women, they do make a significant difference. "The birth center was great," says Lynne Anne Baker of San Diego, who had her first baby in a center but had to have her second in the hospital because of a slight medical problem. "If more women had hydrotherapy -- just getting in a shower or bath is helpful -- they'd be able to do it without drugs."
When emergencies do arise, midwives can often resolve the problem, or at least hold down the fort until the doctor arrives. When Sandra Van Rossem's labor was cut short by a prolapsed umbilical cord -- the cord was preceding the baby down the birth canal -- her midwife quickly reached in to keep the baby's head from pressing down on his only means of life support. In this position, the two women were transported on a gurney to the operating room, where a doctor took over for a c-section. "If she hadn't been so skilled, I might have lost the baby," says Van Rossem, a mother of three in Bay Shore, NY.
Hospital, Birth Center, or Home?
Although there seem to be no disadvantages to working with a CNM in tandem with a doctor and delivering in a hospital, other types of midwife care have drawbacks that should be considered carefully.
A home birth with a direct-entry midwife, for instance, has potential risks. In an emergency, a woman would need to be transferred to a hospital, meaning crucial time could be lost. Plus, a home birther may find emergency personnel less than sympathetic. "Unfortunately, I've known doctors who think that anyone stupid enough to attempt a home birth deserves whatever happens to them," says Don Creevy, M.D., an obstetrician in Portola Valley, CA.
Birth centers have potential pitfalls as well. While all CNMs have physician backups, the doctors are not usually at the center, so again, a woman would have to make the trip to a hospital if anything serious went wrong. In addition, some women are uncomfortable with the "up-and-out" philosophy of many centers. "I had two separate tears from the birth, so I wanted to rest for a while," says Karen Prince of Silver Spring, MD, "but the nurse-midwife made it very clear that I couldn't crash there. I was home five hours after my baby was born."
Any woman who is considering a birth-center delivery -- especially one who's never experienced labor -- should also think about the no-epidural policy of many centers. Even mothers who were determined to have natural childbirth (like myself) have been known to reconsider in the middle of a particularly long or difficult labor.
Looking Ahead
Despite the growing consensus that nurse-midwifery is safe and effective, the profession still faces traces of opposition. Some physicians see CNMs as an economic threat, particularly those midwives who go into independent practice; others condescend to what they perceive to be the hippie in Birkenstocks who's not performing genuine medicine.
But with the focus on the bottom line (see "How Much Do Midwives Cost?"), and women continuing to demand the best in pregnancy care, most experts agree that midwifery is the wave of the future. The state of Florida, for instance, which has a shortage of practicing obstetricians due to the extremely high cost of malpractice insurance, recommended not long ago that 50 percent of low-risk births be supervised by CNMs. Deanne Williams, executive director for the American College of Nurse-Midwives, expects the trend to continue: "Our goal is to produce 10,000 CNMs by the year 2001," she says. In order to reach that figure, the number of midwife-attended births should more than double from what it was about three years ago.
The glowing reports from women who have delivered with midwives certainly suggest that pregnancy care is headed in the right direction -- even if the changes are a while in coming. "I still meet people whose eyes widen when I say I had my baby with a midwife," says Peg Conway, a mother of two in Cincinnati. "They say, 'You did what?' as if I had the baby in the backyard or something." But Conway was thoroughly delighted with the whole process. "Not only was my midwife there the entire time, but she came by my hospital room the next day and asked me if there was anything I wanted to talk about," Conway says. "I wouldn't have done it any other way."
The history of midwifery
The Ebers Papyrus, an Egyptian medical text, contains guidance on midwifery
The Book of Genesis describes the midwife-assisted birth of Tamar's twins
5th Century B.C.
A Roman physician writes that a midwife "must have a healthy mind...and long fingers with nails cut short"
Some European midwives are burned as witches
Early 1600s
Male physicians in Europe begin attending births of the wealthy, promising safer and quicker deliveries
Midwife Brigit Lee Fuller attends three births on the Mayflower as it sails to the New World
English midwife Elizabeth Nihell criticizes physicians' surgical approach to childbirth
Competition from doctors forces European midwives to practice primarily among the poor
Midwives attend 50 percent of U.S. births; physicians entering a new specialty, obstetrics, campaign to discredit them
Massachusetts is the first state to outlaw midwifery; several other Northeastern states follow
Middle-class women flock to hospitals that offer the promise of painless childbirth in the form of "Twilight Sleep"
A prominent obstetrician writes that, among other things, midwives are "filthy and ignorant"
Early 1930s
Midwives attend 15 percent of U.S. births; the first U.S. nurse-midwifery school opens in New York City
Early 1950s
The baby boom leaves OBs with too many births to handle; some promote nurse-midwives as the best way to deal with the overflow
Competition from doctors and CNMs, as well as laws prohibiting its practice, nearly eradicates lay midwifery in the U.S.
Early 1970s
Beginning of grass-roots natural child-birth movement prompts a small resurgence in lay midwifery
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recognizes nurse-midwifery as a profession
First non-hospital birthing center, staffed by CNMs, opens in New York City
First national organization established to develop credentials for lay midwives
CNMs attend 5 percent of U.S. births, a 47 percent increase in just four years
5,000 CNMs and 4,000 lay midwives practicing in U.S.; 45 accredited nurse-midwifery training programs in operation
How much do midwives cost?
The price of midwifery care varies widely, depending on where your baby is born. Your insurance company may narrow your choices by covering only certain options.
- HOME BIRTHS Direct-entry midwives preside over the majority of home births, though some CNMs will agree to do so as well. Home birthers used to have to pay for everything themselves, but some insurers, attracted to the low cost -- usually about $2,000, versus upwards of $8,000 for an uncomplicated hospital delivery -- are now helping out.
- BIRTH CENTERS These homey environments are staffed by CNMs, with one or more obstetricians who provide consultation and emergency backup. The cost for prenatal care and delivery is about $3,500. Some insurance companies offer the same coverage for birth-center deliveries as they do for hospital births; others pay only a percentage of that.
- HOSPITALS Women who opt for a hospital delivery usually work with a CNM who's part of an obstetrical practice, in which case the cost is the same as the standard obstetrician's fee. Most insurers cover 80 percent of the bill.
How to find a midwife
- American College of Nurse-Midwives operates a toll-free hotline (888/MIDWIFE) that lists CNMs in your area. For general information, call 202/728-9860; write to 818 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20006; or check out the group's website at www.midwife.org.
- Maternity Center Association publishes a booklet, Journey to Parenthood ($6), with information on choosing a maternity-care provider. Call 212/777-5000 or Write to 281 Park Ave. South, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10010. Visit the MCA website at www.maternity.org.
- Midwives Alliance of North America can refer you to direct-entry midwives and CNMs in your area. Call 888/923-6262 or Visit their website at www.mana.org.
- National Association of Childbearing Centers can provide a list of birth centers in your area, as well as information on how to select a birth center. Send a $1 donation to 3123 Gottschall Rd., Perkiomenville, PA 18074.
Amy Cunningham is a writer living in Washington, DC.


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