Comments for Kristie & Tom McConnon http://www.mcconnons.com Carving out our niche. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:52:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Girls Night by Angela http://www.mcconnons.com/2012/02/03/girls-night/comment-page-1/#comment-1020 Angela Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:52:15 +0000 http://www.mcconnons.com/?p=2000#comment-1020 How fun! I'm so happy for you girls, but sad for me that I missed it! Those flowers are adorable! You'll have to show me how to make them. Love you all! How fun! I’m so happy for you girls, but sad for me that I missed it! Those flowers are adorable! You’ll have to show me how to make them. Love you all!

]]> Comment on Mom’s Battle by Tammi Coleman http://www.mcconnons.com/2011/12/13/moms-battle/comment-page-1/#comment-1016 Tammi Coleman Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:28:36 +0000 http://www.mcconnons.com/?p=1938#comment-1016 Sherri has always been someone I looked up to. She really does have the most positive attitude and I have loved her fun, spunky personality. There is never a dull moment with Sherri around! I love her tons and tons and I'm so glad you could be there to help her, Kristie! Sherri has always been someone I looked up to. She really does have the most positive attitude and I have loved her fun, spunky personality. There is never a dull moment with Sherri around! I love her tons and tons and I’m so glad you could be there to help her, Kristie!

]]> Comment on My Surgery by Rebecca http://www.mcconnons.com/2011/12/22/my-surgery/comment-page-1/#comment-1002 Rebecca Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:28:00 +0000 http://www.mcconnons.com/?p=1936#comment-1002 Kristie, I'm so sorry I did not realize how severe things were for you, or how long they have been going on. I wish I knew what would help, but I will try to talk to others and see if I can get any ideas. You have obviously done tons of research and spent a lot of time trying to figure everything out. I'm praying a perfect solution comes for you soon!! Kristie,
I’m so sorry I did not realize how severe things were for you, or how long they have been going on. I wish I knew what would help, but I will try to talk to others and see if I can get any ideas. You have obviously done tons of research and spent a lot of time trying to figure everything out. I’m praying a perfect solution comes for you soon!!

]]> Comment on My Surgery by Michelle Chandler http://www.mcconnons.com/2011/12/22/my-surgery/comment-page-1/#comment-994 Michelle Chandler Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:00:26 +0000 http://www.mcconnons.com/?p=1936#comment-994 Holy cow Kristie, I had no idea you were going through all of this. I wish I had some information that would be helpful. I'll keep you in my prayers. Holy cow Kristie, I had no idea you were going through all of this. I wish I had some information that would be helpful. I’ll keep you in my prayers.

]]> Comment on Mom’s Battle by Michelle Chandler http://www.mcconnons.com/2011/12/13/moms-battle/comment-page-1/#comment-993 Michelle Chandler Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:58:57 +0000 http://www.mcconnons.com/?p=1938#comment-993 Sherri looks so cute even without hair! I'm so glad you could be there to help take care of her. She is such a strong woman. I just wish she didn't have to go through this trial. She is in my prayers. Sherri looks so cute even without hair! I’m so glad you could be there to help take care of her. She is such a strong woman. I just wish she didn’t have to go through this trial. She is in my prayers.

]]> Comment on Random November by Michelle Chandler http://www.mcconnons.com/2011/11/30/random-november/comment-page-1/#comment-992 Michelle Chandler Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:55:19 +0000 http://www.mcconnons.com/?p=1839#comment-992 Oh my goodness! Seeing Lilah in those splits remind me of you when you were little! That is so cute she has her mom's flexibility! Oh my goodness! Seeing Lilah in those splits remind me of you when you were little! That is so cute she has her mom’s flexibility!

]]> Comment on My Surgery by Laura Davis http://www.mcconnons.com/2011/12/22/my-surgery/comment-page-1/#comment-991 Laura Davis Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:04:56 +0000 http://www.mcconnons.com/?p=1936#comment-991 Kristie! I'm so sorry that you've been dealing with so much pain for so long! You are a trooper! A friend of mine had chronic vaginal pain, and they discovered a "Bartholin duct abscess" that had to be drained on several occasions, and eventually removed. Not sure at all if your situation is something similar, but she had a really hard time getting diagnosed with anything for a long, long time. The fluid buildup caused her excruciating pain, and when she would get it drained, it would provide a ton of relief! I know it's a total shot in the dark, but just wanted to throw it out there - I'm so hoping that you can get this thing figured out soon! Kristie! I’m so sorry that you’ve been dealing with so much pain for so long! You are a trooper! A friend of mine had chronic vaginal pain, and they discovered a “Bartholin duct abscess” that had to be drained on several occasions, and eventually removed. Not sure at all if your situation is something similar, but she had a really hard time getting diagnosed with anything for a long, long time. The fluid buildup caused her excruciating pain, and when she would get it drained, it would provide a ton of relief! I know it’s a total shot in the dark, but just wanted to throw it out there – I’m so hoping that you can get this thing figured out soon!

]]> Comment on My Surgery by Loni Spencer http://www.mcconnons.com/2011/12/22/my-surgery/comment-page-1/#comment-990 Loni Spencer Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:57:39 +0000 http://www.mcconnons.com/?p=1936#comment-990 Kristie I had no idea you have been going through so much, with the post pregnancy pain you are experiencing, to the emotional hardships with your moms chemo. Gosh, why does life have to be so hard sometimes? I know that I cannot relate fully to what you are going through, it must be so frustrating not knowing what is going on with your body and not being able to find a cure. My sister-in-law gets this weird excruciating pain in her abdomen when she is pregnant, and for her two pregnancy's she is hospitalized the whole time, is on hard core pain killers and she still suffers. Watching her suffer was so awful because you feel so helpless. It was frustrating because most doctors are boneheads and they do everything by the book because of malpractice. It seemed as though no one could or would think outside the box, or no one cared enough to. My advice to you is to take matters in your own hands, which it seems like you already are by posting on facebook and blogging about it for other's advice. But also do as much research you can on your own. I am so sorry you are going through this, you will be in my prayers. I know I have never gone through what you are going through right now but I too have had my hardships. It was comforting for me to know that our savior knows just how you feel and he is there for you. I love you cute girl and hope everything gets better for you soon. Kristie I had no idea you have been going through so much, with the post pregnancy pain you are experiencing, to the emotional hardships with your moms chemo. Gosh, why does life have to be so hard sometimes? I know that I cannot relate fully to what you are going through, it must be so frustrating not knowing what is going on with your body and not being able to find a cure. My sister-in-law gets this weird excruciating pain in her abdomen when she is pregnant, and for her two pregnancy’s she is hospitalized the whole time, is on hard core pain killers and she still suffers. Watching her suffer was so awful because you feel so helpless. It was frustrating because most doctors are boneheads and they do everything by the book because of malpractice. It seemed as though no one could or would think outside the box, or no one cared enough to. My advice to you is to take matters in your own hands, which it seems like you already are by posting on facebook and blogging about it for other’s advice. But also do as much research you can on your own.

I am so sorry you are going through this, you will be in my prayers. I know I have never gone through what you are going through right now but I too have had my hardships. It was comforting for me to know that our savior knows just how you feel and he is there for you. I love you cute girl and hope everything gets better for you soon.

]]> Comment on My Surgery by Charlene Freestone http://www.mcconnons.com/2011/12/22/my-surgery/comment-page-1/#comment-989 Charlene Freestone Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:11:29 +0000 http://www.mcconnons.com/?p=1936#comment-989 You may not remember back from trips to Moab but I thought I would let you know that my prayers are with you. I too have struggle with things not healing right post partum. My body starty producing the relaxin hormone too early in my pregnancy causing pubic bone pain almost all the the time. I was told it would go away. Then I had my son, it lasted. It was worst when I stood still or after I had sex (super tmi sorry). When the chiropractor and physical therapist could do nothing I was told that someone have it as long as they nurse. So at 13 months when he weaned I was hoping it would go away. It didn't after much wikipedia ing I found out that some people suffer from bone shearing in the area (from either sports injuries or the bones being out of place frequently while pregnant). Sadly the bone shearing is indectable by x ray, only by surgery. Thankfully it is not too problematic, and not nearly as harrowing as your experience. But I just thought I would let you know that I know how hard it is to be a new mom and dealing with something that won't heal. I still also have long term problems vaginally with sensitivity and pain that they cannot explain. Mine existed prior to pregnancy so its a little hard to say what its caused by. I am now pregnant again so I lost my chance to try estrogen cream. Best of luck and I hope you heal quickly. You may not remember back from trips to Moab but I thought I would let you know that my prayers are with you. I too have struggle with things not healing right post partum. My body starty producing the relaxin hormone too early in my pregnancy causing pubic bone pain almost all the the time. I was told it would go away. Then I had my son, it lasted. It was worst when I stood still or after I had sex (super tmi sorry). When the chiropractor and physical therapist could do nothing I was told that someone have it as long as they nurse. So at 13 months when he weaned I was hoping it would go away. It didn’t after much wikipedia ing I found out that some people suffer from bone shearing in the area (from either sports injuries or the bones being out of place frequently while pregnant). Sadly the bone shearing is indectable by x ray, only by surgery. Thankfully it is not too problematic, and not nearly as harrowing as your experience. But I just thought I would let you know that I know how hard it is to be a new mom and dealing with something that won’t heal. I still also have long term problems vaginally with sensitivity and pain that they cannot explain. Mine existed prior to pregnancy so its a little hard to say what its caused by. I am now pregnant again so I lost my chance to try estrogen cream. Best of luck and I hope you heal quickly.

]]> Comment on My Surgery by Kami http://www.mcconnons.com/2011/12/22/my-surgery/comment-page-1/#comment-988 Kami Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:58:38 +0000 http://www.mcconnons.com/?p=1936#comment-988 Wow Kristie, what a journey. I remember you saying that your recovery was really hard but wow. The only thing I can relate to is in my last two pregnancies I had terrible pelvic floor pain. I think it was because the pressure of the baby made me swell and it was really terribly uncomfortable, I would have to lay down or sit a lot. But it sounds like ours are different things because once I had the baby, the problem wasn't there anymore. I really hope that you have found a solution and that you will continue to be pain free! I am going to ask my midwife if she's ever seen this before and if she has some suggestions on what may help. You are so strong! Praying for both you and your sweet mommy. Wow Kristie, what a journey. I remember you saying that your recovery was really hard but wow. The only thing I can relate to is in my last two pregnancies I had terrible pelvic floor pain. I think it was because the pressure of the baby made me swell and it was really terribly uncomfortable, I would have to lay down or sit a lot. But it sounds like ours are different things because once I had the baby, the problem wasn’t there anymore. I really hope that you have found a solution and that you will continue to be pain free! I am going to ask my midwife if she’s ever seen this before and if she has some suggestions on what may help. You are so strong! Praying for both you and your sweet mommy.

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