How do you know when you are done?

[netti02]

Wow so sorry to hear xx. Did u have any idea does it run in the family? Thinking of you and the family. Glad you get to enjoy snuggles with ds3

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[Jany1025]

Well it had been decided for us that we won't be having anymore children for sure. I am being staged for kidney failure. Unbeknownst to me, my Vitamin D level is almost zero, and I have a UTI despite only having kidney pain. We were surprised my level was so low given that I take a prenatal vitamin and take 1000IU of vitamin D three times a week and have been since I was TTCIng DS3 after my miscarriage. I will know what stage I am in before the week is out. This makes me all the more thankful for my sweet DS3 . His snuggles, coos, and laughter are getting me through.


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Oh my goodness, I am so sorry to hear this.. Did you have Gestational Diabetes?? I am assuming they never found protein in your urine during your OB visits??

I am hoping for the best for you, please keep us updated...

[XXforhubby]

Wow so sorry to hear xx. Did u have any idea does it run in the family? Thinking of you and the family. Glad you get to enjoy snuggles with ds3

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Thank you! My DS3 is such a super snuggler! I only know my mother's side of the family, and my grandma has autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.


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[netti02]

Fx its nothing major but totally reversible once your vitamin d increases and uti is treated.

I can't wait for newborn snuggles

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[XXforhubby]

Oh my goodness, I am so sorry to hear this.. Did you have Gestational Diabetes?? I am assuming they never found protein in your urine during your OB visits??

I am hoping for the best for you, please keep us updated...

No I did not, but my last urinalysis while pregnant had a trace amount of protein. I did have high blood pressure immediately after I delivered my DS3. It took awhile for it to return to normal.

I'm just hoping that we caught it early. At least then it can be controlled by diet once we get my vitamin d levels back to normal. I was told it could take 6-12 weeks for me to start to feel better. I just thank God that none of this happened when I was pregnant!


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[EmileeJane]

Oh my gosh XX sorry to hear. I sure hope it's managable. I've been thinking of you and all of the gals in the due date group. Hope your sweet boys are well. Xoxo.

[mandyp85]

Oh bless you, I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you get better soon. Xxx

[maidentomother]

XX, how scary. I hope there are no lasting effects and you're fully recovered soon. Is this something you'll have to watch the rest of your life? What kind of diet are you on for it? And does it definitely mean you can't have more children? It's one thing to decide for yourself, another to have it decided for you. Hugs hun. I'm glad you have such a sweet little one!

[essnce629]

That's crazy XX! Hope things are figured out soon.

Regarding vitamin D, most people are deficient, including every person I know who only take 1000-2000 IU (like my mom). Before swaying, I took at least 5000 IU of vitamin D a day as my research showed that you should take 1000 IU for every 25 lbs of body weight. At that level, I've always been in the normal range (~58). During pregnancy and breastfeeding studies show that moms need at least 6000 IU daily for your breastmilk to have enough vitamin D so that your baby doesn't need supplements. I took 6800 IU when pregnant and breastfeeding. When I started swaying I stopped taking vitamin D completely and after a year it was slightly low, but not truly deficient, at 38. My endocrinologist likes it to be closer to 100, so I upped my vitamin D to 12,000 IU a day and my levels were at 99 after 4 months. My endo said vitamin D will stay in your system for about 3 weeks and after that will start dropping. I'm currently only taking vitamin D during the TWW and my level had dropped back to 58 as of two weeks ago. The doctor can prescribe you 50,000 IU vitamin D to get your levels up quickly. I took those twice a week and it brought my levels up fast. Otherwise, I take the Carlson brand of vitamin D drops. The ones that are 4000 IU per drop. My boys are around 50 and 100 lbs, so DS2 takes 2000 IU a day and DS1 takes 4000 IU. Being deficient in vitamin D will also make you much more prone to getting sick.

[Bluebooties]

Vitamin d deficiency occurs as a result of kidney disease and the regular vitamin d preparations donot have effect. U will need a precription for "active" vitamin D.


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