I am in a better place today. Thanks for letting me vent yesterday. Today I am focusing on all the wonderful people in my life helping to take care of me. My hubby does a wonderful job at night and on the weekends but one of us has to work so he is gone all day. My mom has been a life saver. She is here everyday cooking, cleaning, and running errands for me! (she is only driving me a little crazy) I have a sister and a close friend that are home during the days and they come to help to give my mom a break! Everyone comes over and cooks for the helpless pregnant lady! Everyone keeps trying to shove food down my throat but I am still so sick so I am very limited on what I can eat! I am also really enjoying daytime TV. I should probably read a book or try to do something crafty - maybe next week!
I think I have been having some minor uterine contractions. A couple times a day my lower abdomen feels rock hard. I assume its my uterus. I told the doctor and she said that the old blood could be irritating my uterus causing the contractions. I guess it's no big deal unless they hurt and happen frequently.
I also asked about seeing a high risk OB because I think I now qualify. My OB said they will refer me to one if I reach viability at 24 weeks. That sounded a bit odd to me but I guess they know best.
I hope everyone has a great week! I will keep posting if there is any changes! Thanks for being there for me!
I'm so glad you have so many supportive people around you to help take care of you and baby! I totally relate to the nauseous and not keeping things down, it sucks majorly! I did find that if I stuck to things that stayed down (mainly Eggo waffles!), I had some food in my stomach.
ReplyDeleteI'm still praying for you and baby like crazy! I can only imagine that bed rest will get old after awhile, but it will be totally worth it.
Still praying for you...Glad you are in better spirits...Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you have such a great support system around you. Enjoy the cheesiness of daytime TV and try to relax as much as you can.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you have such a great support system. That makes a huge difference.
ReplyDeleteI think it's odd they won't refer you now, people see high risk doctors all the time before viability :/ I'd probably be pushing for that a little bit more, because it doesn't seem to make sense to me...
Regardless, I am hoping for you so much. All sorts of positive thoughts, and wishing you strength to get through this.
Here LFCA. I am so glad you've got such great support. Please advocate for you LO though and make your own high-risk/ MFM appointment. You deserve top-notch care! Plus the more frequent appointments will help monitor your weight loss, any additional abuption, and the growth of your LO. All too important to leave it to your seemingly blasé OB :( hugs to you and continued best wishes.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you have help - even if it drives you crazy at times! I agree with everyone else - just go to the high risk OB, why wait? It's your (and the baby's!) health, and it would be great to get more u/s to reassure you. Keep up the good bedresting!!
ReplyDeleteRest rest rest!! I'm glad you have people around you for help and support. I am thinking of you often!
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone else- go to the MFM/ high risk ob on your own, for a second opinion at least. I don't like your doctor's response, at all. But as for you... keep up the good bedresting and I am thankful for your great support system!
ReplyDeleteGlad things have settled down and fingers crossed for some uneventful weeks ahead.
ReplyDeleteugh, this world is so unfair. After all we do get here, you would think the universe would bless us with easy pregnancies. I am hoping so much for you and this little one. hang in there, sweetie.
ReplyDeletesooo glad you have ppl helping you out, even if you're having trouble eating too much right now. hang in there babe. the weekend is almost here, and before you know it, your scan. hoping with everything that you get much reassurance that day :o) xoxo.
ReplyDeleteSorry I haven't posted sooner...was dealing with a little baby drama of our own! I am so glad that you are feeling a bit better and will be praying for you and your little one. Sending hugs!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear you have a great support system. Keep up the good work in your bed. I know you're taking very good care of that little one.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower of yours. wow what a journey you have had. I look forward to keeping up to date on your progress. I too have been through quite a few treatment cycles, feel free to drop by my blog too.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you.
ReplyDeletejust wanted you to know that i am thinking of you and baby often.
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lis
Continuing to think of you.
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GOODNESS!! I just read everything. I am so sorry sweetie. I have been in Alaska and out of the loop. I hope you are doing well. My prays are with you, your hubby and that sweet little baby!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteMe again. Think of you and hoping you are well. I sure hope so sweetie!!!!!! xoxoxo
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