WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 1998: Re: Why I've been away from the Forum so long

Re: Why I've been away from the Forum so long

From: Elizabeth (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 29 Jun 1998 07:36:52 -0700

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Dr. Shannon, Congratulations on your pregnancy!! Personally, I am thrilled to see you back! You take the time to answer so many questions with such compassion and wisdom and insight. Even if you can bare to answer one question a month, we will be so happy to see your reply! I wish you the best of luck!

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Best Wishes,
Elizabeth,CCE
>I've gotton a couple of e-mails from long time Forum participants saying
>they are glad to see me back (thank you!).  I know you're wondering why
>I've been away for so long, so I thought I'd let you know.
>
>As many of you know, I've been dealing with infertility for a few years,
>and have had 2 miscarriages.  What most of you don't know, however, is
>that I finally got pregnant again, with the help of Pergonal.  I am now
>16 weeks pregnant, and until a few weeks ago I was utterly exhausted,
>sleeping over 12 hours a night and taking a nap as soon as I got home
>from the office.  I also was pretty darn nauseated, but after 2
>miscarriages, I would say a prayer of thanks every time I threw up.
>
>I'm feeling MUCH better now and hope to get here once or twice a week to
>answer a few questions.  I won't be able to answer as many as I used to
>(I have a problem saying "no" and besides my practice I am chair of our
>hospital department, on the board of the local Soroptomist chapter, head
>of a Soroptomist committee and in charge of getting vinters to come to
>our fundrising winetasting, write another internet column, grocery shop,
>cook, and do the laundry!) I tend to scroll thru the questions and
>answer ones that catch my eye or are about something I'm particularily
>interested in (like pregnancy after miscarriage), and I think most of us
>do the same thing (I did read the "answer my question" post).  I also
>got tired of having people post to my private e-mail and ask questions
>-- that's a big no-no and will drive docs away form here faster than
>anything.
>
>So, when I can get hubby to fix dinner, and when my growing baby allows
>(the next 12 weeks should be good), I'll answer a few questions.
>
>--
>Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
>S. Lake Tahoe, CA
>
>note: Opinions here are for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician. It cannot take the place of a face to face consultation and examination.
>Sorry, but private e-mails will not be answered.
>

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