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Shared Moments

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Mary, Augusta

My mother was my best friend. She lived with us, got along great with my husband and helped us raise our kids. She passed away a few years ago after a long illness. Following her death, I discovered that grief doesn't go away in weeks or even months. For me, the process took a couple of years. If you've lost someone special to you, I urge you not to hide your feelings. Share them with someone you trust. A friend or loved one will understand, hold your hand and see you through the sadness. Today the hurt is gone and in its place are feelings of fondness, even humor. In many ways, my mother lives on. She still influences my decisions and inspires me to greater achievement. I look forward to seeing her again someday in heaven. Until then, I'll treasure the memories and try to live up to her legacy.

Marilee, Augusta

First, I'd like to say "hello" to Dr. O'Sheilds. Dr. O'Sheilds is always good about letting you know what to expect next when giving an exam. Now on with my “shared moment.” I had to have day surgery a few years ago to remove some pre-cancer cells in my cervix. Dr. O’Sheilds sat down with me and explained everything that she would be doing in detail. I am a very detailed person, so I certainly appreciate this in a doctor. About myself... I was 34 years old when I married my husband, Ed. I didn't want to settle for just anyone. I knew/know that Ed is the man that God wants me to be with. I have no children of my own (except for a sweet kitty cat), but I have 2 step children and 6 step grand children. I sometimes still want to have a child of my own, but then again sometimes not. I have been off of birth control for approximately 5 years now. We haven't "tried" to get pregnant, so should it happen, fine; and should it not happen, great. But, I am 42 years old now, so I hope "it" happens soon if I am to have a child of my own. It's all about God's timing.

Lisa, North Augusta

When I got pregnant with baby #2, I was extremely anxious and I was worried about everything…more so than the first pregnancy. I think the reason you worry more with the second child is you are more aware of the "what if". (At least in my case that is how it was.) I worried myself sick all the way up to delivery and then right after. When they brought him to the room, I examined his whole body. For everything that didn’t look right…I gave the doctors the third degree. Lately, I have been wondering if I want to add baby #3. I so have a longing and hope for a little girl... but not sure if the worry and stress is something I need right now.

Rebecca, Hensley

I believe the greatest experience as a woman is the opportunity to be a mother. And by mother I mean, a person that raises a child…talks too them about their dreams and thoughts, answers their questions, helps them with their homework, hugs them tight after a spanking...When I was growing up, I didn't understand how you could love someone so much that you would give your last breath to them. I understand now after having a child of my own what all those tears of joy were from my parents. There is only ONE greater love in the universe than that between the bond of a mother & child...

Susie, Augusta

I'm a grandma now. I can see all the things I should have, or shouldn't have, done while raising my kids (one boy, one girl). That is hind-sight and not worth the time worrying about it. What's done is done. I used to wish that my son was more athletic or my daughter was thinner. But I have two really nice people that I helped into this world. I am proud of them on their own terms, not mine. They do not have a lot of money, but I consider them both successful in life...people like them and they are a benefit to all the people around them. One has given me a grandchild, a really great blessing! (I'm working on the other one!!)

Helen, Augusta

I am a mother of two kids and making time for me is impossible. I am learning to take a moment for myself and value my health. After missing several appointments for two years, I finally made it to my doctor's office. I had to because I was sick and had no choice. I am writing this to all the busy mothers who forget that their health is the best gift they can give to their family. I now have set dates for my appointments...so I can have the energy and peace of mind I need to take care of my family.

Marla, Augusta

I am now 53 and a mother of two daughters, 26 and 27 years old and a son who is 19. My husband and I now have an "empty nest", but surprisingly to me- it's pretty nice! We had a wonderful time raising our children and have delighted in seeing them embrace adulthood and venture out on their own. We still offer advise when requested (and sometimes when its not!), but we believe they can accomplish anything they put their minds to. That is something I feel is so important to share with your children- that you truely believe in them. It instills a self confidence that they will carry with them throughout their lives.

Brittni, Aiken

Being a woman can be very difficult from time to time, especially a young women trying to get in the "groove" of growing up. Before I started college I began to experience very irregular periods and enormous amounts of painful cramping. Out of everything I tried nothing worked, not even a heatpad. My mom finally told me to go see the OBGYN for birth control. She was very hesitant about the whole birth control thing because she knew it would enable me to do other things. After I was first put on birth control it was a miracle. It worked wonders and my cramps went away and my periods became regular again, however it took a while to get my body adjusted. Being an only daughter and understanding that mothers like to hold onto their daughters as long as possible, I would highly recommend that if your daughter is experiencing any problems not to hold back on birth control. Yes, it can enable them to do "other" things such as have sex without much worry, but it can also keep them from suffering.

Maxine, Aiken

I am a first time grandma. I was in the delivery room with my daughter while she was giving birth to a healthy little girl. It was so exciting and inspiring. My reaction when the crown of her head started showing was breath taking. I'm not sure, but I think I was doing the breathing excercise harder than my daughter. Immediately upon baby girl's arrival, I knew she had my heart. To this day, I am still enjoying her every moment. It is my prayer that all new mothers & grandparents experience the kind of joy that I did. After all, they are gifts from God.

Lillian, Thomson

About 5 yrs. ago my Dad had to be admitted to the hospital with what we thought at the time was congestive heart failure. Later we found out that it wasn't that at all, it turned out to be alot worse. He had a bladder infection that spilled over into his blood stream that attacked his aorta valve. The doctors were not expecting him to make it, they didn't even talk about a chance really. When they did the heart cath, the Dr. told me that he could die during this procedure – either of a massive stroke or a massive heart attack. Thank God, those things didn't happen. They put him on antibiotics for two weeks before they could do the valve replacement. They still were not sure that he would make it through the surgery. The surgery went fine and he did well. While he was in Open Heart Recovery, I was talking to him (he was still out of it from surgery)…I touched him on the hand and kissed him on the head and said, “I love you, Daddy”. And even drugged, and on the ventilator, his mouth started moving. My husband said look, he knows it you. He was in the hospital a total of 46 days, mainly due to having been on antibiotics for such a long time to clear up the infection. I look back on it all now and don't know how I managed to get through all of it. I have a wonderful husband that helped me and family and friends that were there praying for him and me. God got me through it! My Dad is doing fine now. And no matter how crazy he can make me, I'm still Daddy's little girl...well until my little girl is around. And I wouldn't change that for anything.

Trish, Grovetown

I have a three year old, sweet-as-pie, little boy. My pregnancy with him was awesome...no swelling, no complications (other than two hours of pushing) and hardly any complaining. It's time for round two...and you would think that I wouldn't be nervous at all given my first experience. But it seems like a lot of our friends (all but two) have had complications with their pregnancies. One friend lost her baby girl at 32 weeks, three have had miscarriages, and one was in and out of the hospital her entire third trimester. I wonder if any other people have experienced the same anxiousness with child #2?

Laurie, North Augusta

My husband and I weren’t expecting baby number two quite so soon, but feel blessed and complete with one girl and one boy. Feeling overwhelmed, but not wanting to do anything permanent, I requested an IUD at my 6 week follow-up appointment to assure we didn’t have anymore surprises. I loved the idea of an IUD, but soon learned it wasn’t going to be quite as easy as it appeared. I was extremely irregular with a good bit of cramping. My husband asked if I was ever “off” my period. This lasted for nearly eight months. My doctors tried several things and then just basically said I could take it out if I wanted to. If you are experiencing something similar, stick it out! It’s worth the wait. I’m now very regular with short, light periods and actually considering more children down the road.

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