I'm so glad to be here

Submitted by snurbbie on January 4, 2005 - 5:21am
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It is so refreshing to read the posts from you ladies. I of course still have a prolapse but I don't have the depression of feeling like I'm the only one. The feelings you have all openly expressed has touched me to so much. The mind is a great healer as well and you've all done so much for me. I'm glad to be part of this group. I am a 33 year old mother of 3. Ages 5 1/2, 3, and a 11 month old. I was first dianosed with a cervical prolapse when I first was pregnant with my last daughter. I was then told after having her it was a cystocele. Oh when they first told me about the prolapse I was panicking wondering if it would hurt the baby, me etc. The midwife told me all was fine do your kegels etc. and the only treatment was hysterectomy later. Oh joy. Upon further discussion my dad actually remembered my mom having some type of prolapse, she couldn't remember which kind but she was going to have the surgery then changed her mind and hasn't had any problems. I'm hoping mine continues to improve. I don't have any incontinence just that bulge feeling now and then.So I know to consider myself fortunate and with Christines knowledge and wisdom I think it can only get better. I have Christine's book and just got the video and they are awesome. My daughters enjoyed the exercises too. I'm going to loan the book to my aunt who is a chiropractor. I'm still amazed how this can effect so many women but it's not talked about. Thanks for again for everyone's openness and honesty. When I first read the message boards I felt such a closeness and a feeling of relief. Thanks

Christine

January 4, 2005 - 6:49am

Welcome Snurbbie!!

We need all the strong, committed women possible who are willing to take this journey with us! You are one of the blessed ones who have the best chance of total or almost total recovery! The exercises (in the video) are certainly important...but we must provide the structure within which our organs will be best supported, and that can only happen with constant use of the posture. Remember that your natural curves are essential to this integrated system and that tight clothing and cushy furniture strain our original design.

Wishing you well!

Christine

meri3

January 12, 2005 - 7:30pm

Hello Snurbie.

I just wanted to let you know that I was also diagnosed with cervical prolapse while 3 months pregnant. It slowly got worse within weeks. I am now 4.5 months pregnant and have had no "falling downs" lately. I do have a lot of pressure at the bottom of my uterus when I walk and I tire extremely easlily. Please let me know more of your experience of being pregnant with this prolapse and also please let me know what type of birth you had; vaginal or c-section. You sound fortunate to have had a mid-wife that recommended kegels. When I mentioned them to my doctor she said they wouldn't help (I'm doing them anyway) and also recommended hysterectomy afterwards (no way!).

You are the first person I have read about with the same type of prolapse that occured when pregnant. I thank you ahead of time for your help. Thanks.

Meri, mother of 2 one on the way- 30 years old

snurbbie

January 23, 2005 - 6:10am

First congrats on your pregnancy. When I was pregnant the mid wife said it was a cervical proplapse then after I had her the doctor said it was a cyctocele. Anyways as I got further in my pregnancy I wasnt feeling any discomfort because as they baby grows everything was moving upwards so that should happen for you too as your body makes room for the baby. I was tired too but I think that was just from being pregnant and being home with 2 other kids. Do your kegels. It won't hurt anything. I chose to do hypnobirthing. I think that was a lifesaver for me. You stay calm and focused, release all those natural endorfines to aleveate discomfort and the whole process it just great. I think it's also beneficial to the baby being born in a calm manner. I have a hypnobirthing book I could send to you if you'd like. Have you gotten Christine's book and tape? It's wonderful and my kids like doing the exercises too. Do you notices any patteren to when you feel the buldge? Are you lifting more, something your eating, are you on your feet alot, what's your posture like. I can't wait to hear from you and if you have any questions let me know. Part of the reason I think I was misdiagnosed at first was because during the exam your laying down so things are moved. Take care and warm if your in the northeast like me.