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James Davidson, M.D.
I, would have to say, that my first impression of Dr. Davidson was, this man is very well educated. I felt very comfy with him. I, very quickly got the impression that he would do everything in his power to make sure I would have WLS. I, felt he was going to be working for "ME" on this WLS journey. I, never once felt out of place or out smarted. He, seemed very intrested in knowing my family history and my struggles with PCOS. He, was in general a very concerned surgeon and you could see through the education the he truly cares about the health and well being of his patients. I, think he has the "BEST" office staff I have ever had the pleasure of meeting! I could go on and on about the great day I had with them. I will add more to this once I have had my surgery!
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  • Pets - I have 2 Miniture Dachshund's, Zoey & Lil' Man...I love weenie dogs!!
  • Parenting - I am a stay at home MOM!!! Hardest job in the world! :)
  • Movies - I like to go to the movies with my husband and daughter
  • Scrapbooks - I am very addicted to SCRAPBOOKING!!!!!
  • Horses - I have 2 Miniture Horses, Patsy & Princess, (they are my daughters horses)
  • 4-Wheelers - We have 4~wheelers, we love to go on ATV rides all over Texas!
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - I have this and I hate it!! :(
  • Married - ~*I love my hubby*~!!!!!
  • Country - I love Country Music
  • WLS in your 20's - I am 23, I am looking forward to the rest of my 20's as a thin person!!!
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Hanging in there.......
on February 28, 2008 7:10 am
So I'm hanging in here....trying to get plenty of sleep.  I wish I could just sleep all day long, but that's just not possible.  I haven't gained any weight yet.  In fact, I put new batteries in my scale and it read 144 pounds.  So since the batteries were low it was reading 1 pound heavier at 145 pounds.  I'm happy to be at 144/145 pounds whatever it is, it's all good.  I am very moody and bitchy these days.  I wish it would go away and soon.  I was the same way with my daughter 6 years ago.  Last time it was done and gone by the 13th week of pregnancy.  I'm hoping for the same this time.  Well, even though I haven't gained any weight, my size 4's are really tight in the tummy and I can't really wear them anymore.  I've had to start wearing my size 6's!!!  OMGGGGG!!!!!  I have gotta have my DH take a pic of my belly.  I already have a baby bump at almost 8 weeks into this pregnancy?!?!?!  WTH?!?!?!  I didn't start showing with my first child until I was 6 months pregnant.  I do have to remember that I was 200 plus pounds when I was pregnant with her 6 years ago.  Either way, it's really strange to see a baby bump when I look in the mirror.  We are going to a hockey game tonight in Dallas, the Dallas Stars.  I haven't been to one in years so, it will be a fun long over due time.  It will be nice to get out and have a night with the DH and friends, even during the week.  I have so much stuff to get done around the house.  I have been so tired, that I haven't wanted to do much of anything.  So, I better go and get a few things taken care of while I'm in the mood.  Thanks for reading my crazy thoughts for the day.....

Ash :)
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2nd Ultrasound and OB visit
on February 20, 2008 2:33 pm

So, yesterday I had another OB visit.  They did a 2nd ultrasound.  We were able to visualy see the baby's heart beat!!!  It was so exciting!  Savannah (5 yrs. old) was a bit confused as to how the baby was on the computer screen but, she thought it was so cool!!  It was extra special for my DH since, yesterday was his birthday!

My OB says everything is looking just great!  He has no worries.  I haven't gained any weight yet, which is a big plus in my head.  Trying to think about eating more and gaining is so scary!  I guess if I had made it to goal I wouldn't be as worried, but I was only 25 pounds from goal when I got preggers, and I'm holding strong and not moving from the 145 pound mark!!!

I will be going back every 3 weeks rather than every 4.  He will be doing an ultrasound every time as well.  Thank goodness for insurance!!!

So, I'm feeling a bit tired these days.  It's that whole 1st trimester thing!  Eating 6 small meals a day with 2 snacks.  That's what the doctor order!!!  Blah....LOL!

So, I now have a range of 9 days for my due date.  Anywhere from Ocotber 11-20!  They can't pin point it since I ovulated late in my cycle.  The baby is measuring 5weeks 4 days putting my due date as October 20.  If you calculate from the first day of my last period that makes my due date October 11.  So it's gonna be an October baby!!  That's all we know for now.

Thanks for reading....

Ash :)

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Life.....
on February 14, 2008 6:15 pm

I have been thinking a lot about how God puts different people in your life for a reason.  For example.... My 3 OH & Myspace friends: Jen, Rebecca, Heather!  They have really touched my heart in the last couple of days.  Lord knows I'm so extremely excited about the baby but still worried about reaching goal and being healthy for the rest of my life.  These women are in my life for a reason and I thank God for that!  They have all sent me kinds words and great support!  Thank you ladies!  I hope ya'll know how much I really needed the up lifting comments from ya'll.  I have this underlying fear that I will never reach goal after the baby.  I know I shouldn't think negative but, I'm in an emotional, hormonal state right now....uggghhhh the firts trimester!! LOL!  I just have to try and stay healty and positive for the sweet baby God has sent us.  I am scared to death of gaining weight....and I know I'm going to have to in order to have a healthy baby in 8 months!  Everyone just pray for us.  Really, pray that God gives me strenght in all of this.  I know I will be fine....it's just scary.  Thanks to everyone!!!

Ash :)

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***6 Month Post-Op***
on February 12, 2008 4:09 pm
***6 Months Post-Op***

Wow I can't belive that 6 months has came and gone since surgery.  My life has been so busy and on the go since the pounds have gone.  It's funny that weight can hold you and slow you down in more than one way.  

Last month was not a big weight loss for me.  I had planned for more but, God had a different plan.  I only lost 6 pounds for the month putting me at 145 pounds.  My inches didn't change at all either.  I'm still in a size 4-6 clothes and that's groovey with me.  I still thank God everyday that I was given this oppertunity and have succeded with my WLS.

Yesterday was a very exciting day for my DH and I.  We got the 100% confirmation that I'm PREGNANT!!!!

This was a such a blessing that we have been waiting for!  With me having Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome we were unsure if we would ever be able to have more children.  

My surgeon told me that having the RNY would really help with my infertility, boy was he right!  I know I didn't make it to my surgeon's goal weight of 120 pounds but, I know as soon as the baby gets here my body will reach goal.  I mean come on....I have the rest of my life to be skinny....I'm taking this blessing from God now, and worry about reaching goal later!!!  

My OBGYN has treated women who have had WLS and became pregnant.  That's always a good sign!  I will be attending a nutrition class next week and that will help me learn how to eat properly while pregnant and after WLS.

According to the ultrasound yesterday I'm 4 weeks 2 days gestational age/ 2 weeks 2 days fetal age.  He was able to see the gestational sack and the yolk sack.  I ovulated late in my cycle so that puts my due date around October 20, 2008! 

I go back to have another ultrasound next week to see if the fetal pole is visable.  Fetal pole is the heartbeat.  We wont be able to hear it, just see it.  

So, to all my readers.....LMAO my blog will now be all about the baby!  After October I will pick back up with weight loss!!!  

Thanks to everyone who reads this.....

Ash :)

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My new tattoo!
on February 4, 2008 2:35 pm
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