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Keepercjr

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Welcome Jeana and congrats on your pregnancy! I found out my son was a boy at 14 weeks too <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I have visited Alaska twice and absolutely love it. If I could choose one place to live it would either be somewhere tropical where I could snorkel every day or Alaska. I'm sorry you're in the hospital away from your family. How does your doctor feel about home IVs?

I know you asked Tina about breastfeeding and IVs but I can help you there. Most meds for CF are safe for breastfeeding and if they aren't, there are almost always alternatives. I have not done IVs while breastfeeding (haven't had an IV in 4 years) but have done oral cipro and prednisone. There is a website you should bookmark and reference whenever you are concerned about meds and breastfeeding:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://66.230.33.248/cgi-bin/discus/discus.cgi?pg=topics&access=guest
">http://66.230.33.248/cgi-bin/d...g=topics&access=guest
</a>It is run by Dr. Thomas Hale, a pharmacologist. He is the leading expert on medications and breastfeeding. Just about every med you can think about is on his forum. To search, just click on the little "magnifying glass" icon on the left and type in the med. He also has a book you can get called "medications and mother's milk". Most doctors err on the side of caution and will tell you not to bf while taking certain meds but that is because they don't know the importance of the breastfeeding relationship and they don't know the research. I have pointed my CF docs to the website and have considered getting them a copy of Dr. Hale's book to have on hand. For example, certain meds are not absorbed orally (ie tobra) which is why they're given as an IV - so even though they may pass through the breastmilk, the baby won't actually absorb any into their system.

I am still nursing my son and also nursing my new baby and so far so good. As far as I know I'm the only poster besides Anne who is nursing a baby right now. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

Oh Jenn - I would absolutely ask your doctor NOW about having your baby with you while inpatient (also ask the hospital directly). There is no way I'd go in the hospital w/o my baby in tow but that is just me. I know others have different opinions. Especially since I breastfeed. As it stands the only way I'd even go in the hospital now is if I'm critically ill. My fist line of defense if IVs are ever needed will be home IVs. Also, my CF hospital is 3 hours away - not exactly convenient for my family. One consideration to think about is if you will be able to have someone stay w/ you during the day along w/ your baby so they can take over if you have to have any procedures done and to give you a break. My mom would be that person for me.

I need to run. Take care all.
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
Welcome Jeana and congrats on your pregnancy! I found out my son was a boy at 14 weeks too <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I have visited Alaska twice and absolutely love it. If I could choose one place to live it would either be somewhere tropical where I could snorkel every day or Alaska. I'm sorry you're in the hospital away from your family. How does your doctor feel about home IVs?

I know you asked Tina about breastfeeding and IVs but I can help you there. Most meds for CF are safe for breastfeeding and if they aren't, there are almost always alternatives. I have not done IVs while breastfeeding (haven't had an IV in 4 years) but have done oral cipro and prednisone. There is a website you should bookmark and reference whenever you are concerned about meds and breastfeeding:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://66.230.33.248/cgi-bin/discus/discus.cgi?pg=topics&access=guest
">http://66.230.33.248/cgi-bin/d...g=topics&access=guest
</a>It is run by Dr. Thomas Hale, a pharmacologist. He is the leading expert on medications and breastfeeding. Just about every med you can think about is on his forum. To search, just click on the little "magnifying glass" icon on the left and type in the med. He also has a book you can get called "medications and mother's milk". Most doctors err on the side of caution and will tell you not to bf while taking certain meds but that is because they don't know the importance of the breastfeeding relationship and they don't know the research. I have pointed my CF docs to the website and have considered getting them a copy of Dr. Hale's book to have on hand. For example, certain meds are not absorbed orally (ie tobra) which is why they're given as an IV - so even though they may pass through the breastmilk, the baby won't actually absorb any into their system.

I am still nursing my son and also nursing my new baby and so far so good. As far as I know I'm the only poster besides Anne who is nursing a baby right now. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

Oh Jenn - I would absolutely ask your doctor NOW about having your baby with you while inpatient (also ask the hospital directly). There is no way I'd go in the hospital w/o my baby in tow but that is just me. I know others have different opinions. Especially since I breastfeed. As it stands the only way I'd even go in the hospital now is if I'm critically ill. My fist line of defense if IVs are ever needed will be home IVs. Also, my CF hospital is 3 hours away - not exactly convenient for my family. One consideration to think about is if you will be able to have someone stay w/ you during the day along w/ your baby so they can take over if you have to have any procedures done and to give you a break. My mom would be that person for me.

I need to run. Take care all.
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
Welcome Jeana and congrats on your pregnancy! I found out my son was a boy at 14 weeks too <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I have visited Alaska twice and absolutely love it. If I could choose one place to live it would either be somewhere tropical where I could snorkel every day or Alaska. I'm sorry you're in the hospital away from your family. How does your doctor feel about home IVs?

I know you asked Tina about breastfeeding and IVs but I can help you there. Most meds for CF are safe for breastfeeding and if they aren't, there are almost always alternatives. I have not done IVs while breastfeeding (haven't had an IV in 4 years) but have done oral cipro and prednisone. There is a website you should bookmark and reference whenever you are concerned about meds and breastfeeding:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://66.230.33.248/cgi-bin/discus/discus.cgi?pg=topics&access=guest
">http://66.230.33.248/cgi-bin/d...g=topics&access=guest
</a>It is run by Dr. Thomas Hale, a pharmacologist. He is the leading expert on medications and breastfeeding. Just about every med you can think about is on his forum. To search, just click on the little "magnifying glass" icon on the left and type in the med. He also has a book you can get called "medications and mother's milk". Most doctors err on the side of caution and will tell you not to bf while taking certain meds but that is because they don't know the importance of the breastfeeding relationship and they don't know the research. I have pointed my CF docs to the website and have considered getting them a copy of Dr. Hale's book to have on hand. For example, certain meds are not absorbed orally (ie tobra) which is why they're given as an IV - so even though they may pass through the breastmilk, the baby won't actually absorb any into their system.

I am still nursing my son and also nursing my new baby and so far so good. As far as I know I'm the only poster besides Anne who is nursing a baby right now. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

Oh Jenn - I would absolutely ask your doctor NOW about having your baby with you while inpatient (also ask the hospital directly). There is no way I'd go in the hospital w/o my baby in tow but that is just me. I know others have different opinions. Especially since I breastfeed. As it stands the only way I'd even go in the hospital now is if I'm critically ill. My fist line of defense if IVs are ever needed will be home IVs. Also, my CF hospital is 3 hours away - not exactly convenient for my family. One consideration to think about is if you will be able to have someone stay w/ you during the day along w/ your baby so they can take over if you have to have any procedures done and to give you a break. My mom would be that person for me.

I need to run. Take care all.
 
K

Keepercjr

Guest
Welcome Jeana and congrats on your pregnancy! I found out my son was a boy at 14 weeks too <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I have visited Alaska twice and absolutely love it. If I could choose one place to live it would either be somewhere tropical where I could snorkel every day or Alaska. I'm sorry you're in the hospital away from your family. How does your doctor feel about home IVs?

I know you asked Tina about breastfeeding and IVs but I can help you there. Most meds for CF are safe for breastfeeding and if they aren't, there are almost always alternatives. I have not done IVs while breastfeeding (haven't had an IV in 4 years) but have done oral cipro and prednisone. There is a website you should bookmark and reference whenever you are concerned about meds and breastfeeding:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://66.230.33.248/cgi-bin/discus/discus.cgi?pg=topics&access=guest
">http://66.230.33.248/cgi-bin/d...g=topics&access=guest
</a>It is run by Dr. Thomas Hale, a pharmacologist. He is the leading expert on medications and breastfeeding. Just about every med you can think about is on his forum. To search, just click on the little "magnifying glass" icon on the left and type in the med. He also has a book you can get called "medications and mother's milk". Most doctors err on the side of caution and will tell you not to bf while taking certain meds but that is because they don't know the importance of the breastfeeding relationship and they don't know the research. I have pointed my CF docs to the website and have considered getting them a copy of Dr. Hale's book to have on hand. For example, certain meds are not absorbed orally (ie tobra) which is why they're given as an IV - so even though they may pass through the breastmilk, the baby won't actually absorb any into their system.

I am still nursing my son and also nursing my new baby and so far so good. As far as I know I'm the only poster besides Anne who is nursing a baby right now. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

Oh Jenn - I would absolutely ask your doctor NOW about having your baby with you while inpatient (also ask the hospital directly). There is no way I'd go in the hospital w/o my baby in tow but that is just me. I know others have different opinions. Especially since I breastfeed. As it stands the only way I'd even go in the hospital now is if I'm critically ill. My fist line of defense if IVs are ever needed will be home IVs. Also, my CF hospital is 3 hours away - not exactly convenient for my family. One consideration to think about is if you will be able to have someone stay w/ you during the day along w/ your baby so they can take over if you have to have any procedures done and to give you a break. My mom would be that person for me.

I need to run. Take care all.
 
K

Keepercjr

Guest
Welcome Jeana and congrats on your pregnancy! I found out my son was a boy at 14 weeks too <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I have visited Alaska twice and absolutely love it. If I could choose one place to live it would either be somewhere tropical where I could snorkel every day or Alaska. I'm sorry you're in the hospital away from your family. How does your doctor feel about home IVs?
<br />
<br />I know you asked Tina about breastfeeding and IVs but I can help you there. Most meds for CF are safe for breastfeeding and if they aren't, there are almost always alternatives. I have not done IVs while breastfeeding (haven't had an IV in 4 years) but have done oral cipro and prednisone. There is a website you should bookmark and reference whenever you are concerned about meds and breastfeeding:
<br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://66.230.33.248/cgi-bin/discus/discus.cgi?pg=topics&access=guest
">http://66.230.33.248/cgi-bin/d...g=topics&access=guest
</a><br />It is run by Dr. Thomas Hale, a pharmacologist. He is the leading expert on medications and breastfeeding. Just about every med you can think about is on his forum. To search, just click on the little "magnifying glass" icon on the left and type in the med. He also has a book you can get called "medications and mother's milk". Most doctors err on the side of caution and will tell you not to bf while taking certain meds but that is because they don't know the importance of the breastfeeding relationship and they don't know the research. I have pointed my CF docs to the website and have considered getting them a copy of Dr. Hale's book to have on hand. For example, certain meds are not absorbed orally (ie tobra) which is why they're given as an IV - so even though they may pass through the breastmilk, the baby won't actually absorb any into their system.
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<br />I am still nursing my son and also nursing my new baby and so far so good. As far as I know I'm the only poster besides Anne who is nursing a baby right now. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
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<br />Oh Jenn - I would absolutely ask your doctor NOW about having your baby with you while inpatient (also ask the hospital directly). There is no way I'd go in the hospital w/o my baby in tow but that is just me. I know others have different opinions. Especially since I breastfeed. As it stands the only way I'd even go in the hospital now is if I'm critically ill. My fist line of defense if IVs are ever needed will be home IVs. Also, my CF hospital is 3 hours away - not exactly convenient for my family. One consideration to think about is if you will be able to have someone stay w/ you during the day along w/ your baby so they can take over if you have to have any procedures done and to give you a break. My mom would be that person for me.
<br />
<br />I need to run. Take care all.
 
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Jeana

New member
Hi Caroline,
Thanks so much for all that info on breastfeeding. I really want to breastfeed, but I definitely want my baby to be safe. I'll for sure check out that website. I still have a long way to go at 14 weeks, but I want to be prepared. When my adopted son was first born, they told me that I could actually breastfeed. I, however, felt unprepared and unsure whether I had the vitamins/nutrition to feed him, so faced with a quick decision to make, I chose not to breastfeed. But with Alex, as we've dubbed him, I feel like my vitamin levels and nutrition are good. Well, I am having a hard time putting on weight though. I weighed 127 pounds when I got pregnant, but am down to 123 now. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"> Any ideas for bulking up. I am basically force feeding myself as much as I can.
Jeana
 
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Jeana

New member
Hi Caroline,
Thanks so much for all that info on breastfeeding. I really want to breastfeed, but I definitely want my baby to be safe. I'll for sure check out that website. I still have a long way to go at 14 weeks, but I want to be prepared. When my adopted son was first born, they told me that I could actually breastfeed. I, however, felt unprepared and unsure whether I had the vitamins/nutrition to feed him, so faced with a quick decision to make, I chose not to breastfeed. But with Alex, as we've dubbed him, I feel like my vitamin levels and nutrition are good. Well, I am having a hard time putting on weight though. I weighed 127 pounds when I got pregnant, but am down to 123 now. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"> Any ideas for bulking up. I am basically force feeding myself as much as I can.
Jeana
 
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Jeana

New member
Hi Caroline,
Thanks so much for all that info on breastfeeding. I really want to breastfeed, but I definitely want my baby to be safe. I'll for sure check out that website. I still have a long way to go at 14 weeks, but I want to be prepared. When my adopted son was first born, they told me that I could actually breastfeed. I, however, felt unprepared and unsure whether I had the vitamins/nutrition to feed him, so faced with a quick decision to make, I chose not to breastfeed. But with Alex, as we've dubbed him, I feel like my vitamin levels and nutrition are good. Well, I am having a hard time putting on weight though. I weighed 127 pounds when I got pregnant, but am down to 123 now. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"> Any ideas for bulking up. I am basically force feeding myself as much as I can.
Jeana
 
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Jeana

New member
Hi Caroline,
Thanks so much for all that info on breastfeeding. I really want to breastfeed, but I definitely want my baby to be safe. I'll for sure check out that website. I still have a long way to go at 14 weeks, but I want to be prepared. When my adopted son was first born, they told me that I could actually breastfeed. I, however, felt unprepared and unsure whether I had the vitamins/nutrition to feed him, so faced with a quick decision to make, I chose not to breastfeed. But with Alex, as we've dubbed him, I feel like my vitamin levels and nutrition are good. Well, I am having a hard time putting on weight though. I weighed 127 pounds when I got pregnant, but am down to 123 now. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"> Any ideas for bulking up. I am basically force feeding myself as much as I can.
Jeana
 
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Jeana

New member
Hi Caroline,
<br />Thanks so much for all that info on breastfeeding. I really want to breastfeed, but I definitely want my baby to be safe. I'll for sure check out that website. I still have a long way to go at 14 weeks, but I want to be prepared. When my adopted son was first born, they told me that I could actually breastfeed. I, however, felt unprepared and unsure whether I had the vitamins/nutrition to feed him, so faced with a quick decision to make, I chose not to breastfeed. But with Alex, as we've dubbed him, I feel like my vitamin levels and nutrition are good. Well, I am having a hard time putting on weight though. I weighed 127 pounds when I got pregnant, but am down to 123 now. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"> Any ideas for bulking up. I am basically force feeding myself as much as I can.
<br />Jeana
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
Jeana

Typing quick here. I had a hard time gaining weight with both my pregnancies. I ate as much I could and I tried to eat good healthy foods, not junk. With my son I gained 18 lbs and with my daughter I gained about 16. It was as much as I could muster. Focus on high calorie foods as well. I had to get out of the habit of asking for and buying "light" alternatives. Avocados are good as well as nut butters, flax oil, etc.

As for breastfeeding, as long as you can keep up nutritionally breastfeeding shouldn't be a problem. Even extremely malnourished mothers in third world countries make good milk. Quality of milk including vitamin levels remain very consistent regardless. And the studies have shown that milk from moms with CF is just fine - a little lower in essential fatty acids but nothing to worry about, and still nutritionally better than formula. Of course there are reasons why someone with CF might not be able to breastfeed and I totally get that. But I think it should be encouraged when those reasons are not present.

For me, when I'm not pregnant or breastfeeding my weight range is around 130-135. The first year of breastfeeding I stay around 120-125. I am 5'5.

Baby isn't happy sitting here at the computer anymore. Time to go <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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Keepercjr

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Jeana

Typing quick here. I had a hard time gaining weight with both my pregnancies. I ate as much I could and I tried to eat good healthy foods, not junk. With my son I gained 18 lbs and with my daughter I gained about 16. It was as much as I could muster. Focus on high calorie foods as well. I had to get out of the habit of asking for and buying "light" alternatives. Avocados are good as well as nut butters, flax oil, etc.

As for breastfeeding, as long as you can keep up nutritionally breastfeeding shouldn't be a problem. Even extremely malnourished mothers in third world countries make good milk. Quality of milk including vitamin levels remain very consistent regardless. And the studies have shown that milk from moms with CF is just fine - a little lower in essential fatty acids but nothing to worry about, and still nutritionally better than formula. Of course there are reasons why someone with CF might not be able to breastfeed and I totally get that. But I think it should be encouraged when those reasons are not present.

For me, when I'm not pregnant or breastfeeding my weight range is around 130-135. The first year of breastfeeding I stay around 120-125. I am 5'5.

Baby isn't happy sitting here at the computer anymore. Time to go <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
Jeana

Typing quick here. I had a hard time gaining weight with both my pregnancies. I ate as much I could and I tried to eat good healthy foods, not junk. With my son I gained 18 lbs and with my daughter I gained about 16. It was as much as I could muster. Focus on high calorie foods as well. I had to get out of the habit of asking for and buying "light" alternatives. Avocados are good as well as nut butters, flax oil, etc.

As for breastfeeding, as long as you can keep up nutritionally breastfeeding shouldn't be a problem. Even extremely malnourished mothers in third world countries make good milk. Quality of milk including vitamin levels remain very consistent regardless. And the studies have shown that milk from moms with CF is just fine - a little lower in essential fatty acids but nothing to worry about, and still nutritionally better than formula. Of course there are reasons why someone with CF might not be able to breastfeed and I totally get that. But I think it should be encouraged when those reasons are not present.

For me, when I'm not pregnant or breastfeeding my weight range is around 130-135. The first year of breastfeeding I stay around 120-125. I am 5'5.

Baby isn't happy sitting here at the computer anymore. Time to go <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
Jeana

Typing quick here. I had a hard time gaining weight with both my pregnancies. I ate as much I could and I tried to eat good healthy foods, not junk. With my son I gained 18 lbs and with my daughter I gained about 16. It was as much as I could muster. Focus on high calorie foods as well. I had to get out of the habit of asking for and buying "light" alternatives. Avocados are good as well as nut butters, flax oil, etc.

As for breastfeeding, as long as you can keep up nutritionally breastfeeding shouldn't be a problem. Even extremely malnourished mothers in third world countries make good milk. Quality of milk including vitamin levels remain very consistent regardless. And the studies have shown that milk from moms with CF is just fine - a little lower in essential fatty acids but nothing to worry about, and still nutritionally better than formula. Of course there are reasons why someone with CF might not be able to breastfeed and I totally get that. But I think it should be encouraged when those reasons are not present.

For me, when I'm not pregnant or breastfeeding my weight range is around 130-135. The first year of breastfeeding I stay around 120-125. I am 5'5.

Baby isn't happy sitting here at the computer anymore. Time to go <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
Jeana
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<br />Typing quick here. I had a hard time gaining weight with both my pregnancies. I ate as much I could and I tried to eat good healthy foods, not junk. With my son I gained 18 lbs and with my daughter I gained about 16. It was as much as I could muster. Focus on high calorie foods as well. I had to get out of the habit of asking for and buying "light" alternatives. Avocados are good as well as nut butters, flax oil, etc.
<br />
<br />As for breastfeeding, as long as you can keep up nutritionally breastfeeding shouldn't be a problem. Even extremely malnourished mothers in third world countries make good milk. Quality of milk including vitamin levels remain very consistent regardless. And the studies have shown that milk from moms with CF is just fine - a little lower in essential fatty acids but nothing to worry about, and still nutritionally better than formula. Of course there are reasons why someone with CF might not be able to breastfeed and I totally get that. But I think it should be encouraged when those reasons are not present.
<br />
<br />For me, when I'm not pregnant or breastfeeding my weight range is around 130-135. The first year of breastfeeding I stay around 120-125. I am 5'5.
<br />
<br />Baby isn't happy sitting here at the computer anymore. Time to go <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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semperfiohana

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i had iv's three times while i was pregnant. all three times i was on tobra and fortaz. i was very nervous about the tobra, because i think it's a class d. i was terrified that aj would be deaf. but i had to weigh the pros and cons. i myself needed to be healthy enough to get through the pregnancy and be able to take care of both me and him once he got here. luckily when he was born he had no hearing problems. i think my last round of iv's i had was around 30 weeks. i can't remember how many weeks i was when i had my first round. hope you get better soon!
 
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semperfiohana

Guest
i had iv's three times while i was pregnant. all three times i was on tobra and fortaz. i was very nervous about the tobra, because i think it's a class d. i was terrified that aj would be deaf. but i had to weigh the pros and cons. i myself needed to be healthy enough to get through the pregnancy and be able to take care of both me and him once he got here. luckily when he was born he had no hearing problems. i think my last round of iv's i had was around 30 weeks. i can't remember how many weeks i was when i had my first round. hope you get better soon!
 
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semperfiohana

Guest
i had iv's three times while i was pregnant. all three times i was on tobra and fortaz. i was very nervous about the tobra, because i think it's a class d. i was terrified that aj would be deaf. but i had to weigh the pros and cons. i myself needed to be healthy enough to get through the pregnancy and be able to take care of both me and him once he got here. luckily when he was born he had no hearing problems. i think my last round of iv's i had was around 30 weeks. i can't remember how many weeks i was when i had my first round. hope you get better soon!
 
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semperfiohana

Guest
i had iv's three times while i was pregnant. all three times i was on tobra and fortaz. i was very nervous about the tobra, because i think it's a class d. i was terrified that aj would be deaf. but i had to weigh the pros and cons. i myself needed to be healthy enough to get through the pregnancy and be able to take care of both me and him once he got here. luckily when he was born he had no hearing problems. i think my last round of iv's i had was around 30 weeks. i can't remember how many weeks i was when i had my first round. hope you get better soon!
 
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semperfiohana

Guest
i had iv's three times while i was pregnant. all three times i was on tobra and fortaz. i was very nervous about the tobra, because i think it's a class d. i was terrified that aj would be deaf. but i had to weigh the pros and cons. i myself needed to be healthy enough to get through the pregnancy and be able to take care of both me and him once he got here. luckily when he was born he had no hearing problems. i think my last round of iv's i had was around 30 weeks. i can't remember how many weeks i was when i had my first round. hope you get better soon!
 
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