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Thanks Dad for telling me

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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Thanks Dad for telling me

As some of you may know my mom died at age 38 when I was 8 years old. I have no sisters and only one biologically related female relative... very male dominated family. I have virtually no female medical history in my family.

So today I get my paperwork from NSUH to fill out and it's very comprehensive. I called my Dad (has great difficulty speaking from a stroke) and ask him to clarify what he meant by "it took us a while" to have me. Turns out it was 5 YEARS!!! I always thought they waited to buy a house first. After that my mother was completely regular and got preggos with my brother right away.

OMG... and this was when my mom was age 24-29. I'm 35! Then I ask if she only got her periods every few months and he says "yeah"Chat Icon No miscarriages... at least none she knew of. A-ha mystery solved.

I know my Dad comes from the generation where you don't really talk about such stuff but really, he knows I'm going to see doctors now. I guess my ob/gyn was right about the hereditary link for PCOS.

In some respects the info makes me feel better. I will be certain to tell my future daughter much earlier.

Message edited 3/30/2006 8:34:17 PM.

Posted 3/30/06 8:33 PM
 
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helen

Re: Thanks Dad for telling me

Every little bit helps Chat Icon

Posted 3/30/06 9:02 PM
 

karacg
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Re: Thanks Dad for telling me

I once got out of being totally drunk by telling my dad I was puking because I had AF. He promptly dismissed me...Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Yeah things that you just DO NOT TALK ABOUT...especially with dad...sorry it took so long to get info Tweez!!

Posted 3/30/06 9:45 PM
 

casey31
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Mommy to two boys and a girl

Re: Thanks Dad for telling me

Theresa- that sounds so frustrating!! Chat Icon

You now have lots of good info to arm yourself with when you meet with your doctors! Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 3/31/06 1:21 PM
 

Sandra
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Sandra

Re: Thanks Dad for telling me

I can talk to my dad about anything and everything. I go to him First, and he is so easy to talk to!!! My mom on the other hand, well, let's say, my dad has gotten cards on mother's day.

Posted 3/31/06 2:01 PM
 
 

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