Well everyone, I thought I would start this so people who are not living close to me could see how I was doing whenever they wanted.
You know all those "Joys" of pregnancy, the glow, the shiny hair, the cute little baby bump that everyone seems to get excited over. Well all those things seem to have passed over me. Currently I am 9 weeks and 5 days pregnant with a little boy/girl that my mom has lovingly nick named 'Baby Bear'. What a fitting name since he/she seems to be as strong as a bear and doing a number on my system.
As of Wednesday June 2ND I have dropped down 20lbs and my cute little baby bump that I had only 3 weeks ago is gone. As for keeping down food and liquids, this is something that I can only hope will return sometime in the near future. I have been in the emergency room twice now for dehydration and cramping in my stomach.
Just on a side note, if you are pregnant and having sever cramping in your stomach they really should not make you wait 4 hours just to see a doctor. And to the lovely friend of my husband Shamus who said, "Gee I hope she's not one of those women who miscarry in the waiting room." Really....not the right thing to say at that moment in time. Thanks
In the hospital they gave me fluids and a new drug to try called Zofran. Apparently this is suppose to be the strongest drug they can give and it will help with nausea. LIES!!! Just kidding, this probably does help with most women but Baby Bear is immune to this and all other drugs. Oh and just in case someone out there thinks they have the answer, let me tell you what I have tried first before you suggest anything. Small meals six or seven times a day, not eating and drinking at the same time, watermelon, cake, bread, soda crackers, baked chips, Popsicles, ginger ale, tea. I have even tried just a tsp of water every two hours and yet still I am throwing up.
There is a light here though. I got a call from my WONDERFUL OBGYN today who said, "Don't worry we haven't tried everything yet." For someone who is past the point of falling apart this was the best news that I have heard since finding out I was pregnant. She told me that all the signs to watch for in regards to Dehydration and that the next time I go to the hospital to have them call her personally. She also said there is a chance they may have to admit me just to get this under control but they would assess that when it came time. So for now the next thing we are going to try is just sucking on an ice chip to see if that will help.
I do want to thank everyone for all the support and prayers they have been giving me and my family. I really don't know what I would do if I didn't have my family, church family and friends to help. Even just asking if there is anything we need is a blessing so THANK YOU.
I will keep you posted on how things are going as I know there will be a huge celebration when that day finally comes when I can keep something down.
Gods blessings and love to all
A.
I am amazed at what you have gone through, and you still try to see the bright side. You are such a strong woman. I know that you can get though this - you are never alone. (It might be hard to remember that when everything seems against you.) You are a wonderful mother and an amazing wife. You can do this!
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