Things are going pretty well. I got a call shortly before we left to head out this way on Thursday of last week that there was a problem with my blood tests. My progesterone levels were a little low and so they have put me on hormones to make up the difference. I was worried for the first few days, of course I went right to "Dr. Google" and saw all the nightmares. I have miscarried so many times so when you see that word you go right to that place, that lonely, miserable, aching hole that comes when you lose a pregnancy. I was also having some cramping in my lower abdomen that day and so that coupled with the blood tests made me crazy immediately. I started bawling. My husband was out in the garage packing the car, and I just stood in the garage and let him tell me all the reasons why everything was going to be okay with this pregnancy.
I got the prescription the next day and immediately took one, I looked at the whole bottle but decided that would be unwise :p and just stuck to recommended dosage. We got on the road right after that and headed out this way. The doctor also put me on a number of supplements and other medicines to try and stave off my HG so I took that as a good sign. I wondered if I would be sick on the road and I wasn't which was a blessing. We drove for 18 hours so car sickness would have been unendurable.
The days since we got here have been so busy. I find it necessary to take a nap in the afternoon and then hit the bed as soon as I get the boys down for the night. Yesterday I went and got a pedicure, I have not done this since I stopped working. I always feel like if I am lucky enough to stay home with the kids I shouldn't spend a lot of money on things that are not necessity. Holy COW did it feel so good to have some pampering. I have been having killer leg cramps in my calves and thighs. I got the expensive one and she did the sea salt scrub, cooling rub, then a hot stone massage, and a hot wrap on my lower legs and feet. "Thank you Jesus," were the words that drifted through my head. I didn't have a single calf cramp last night and felt so happy to go to sleep without a darn charlie horse. Not to mention my toes are so pretty!
I have also realized that my recent stomach surgery is going to be an issue. The incision in my belly button has been burning again. Probably due to the stretching. I am going to get some kind of cream today to put on my stomach to try and keep the burning away.
Speaking of today, I think I am literally insane. What is the most insane thing someone who gets motion sickness on a normal day, is currently pregnant and prone to HG can do to cause untold misery? That's right you guessed it we are going on a river boat ride. We are trying to plan fun things for the kids since we were unable to do Disney like we planned, today's fun thing is riverboat ride. I think I have lost my freaking mind! I am taking my meds before I go, and taking some extra on the boat with me. Praying that my good luck will hold and I will not be sick. I am also taking Dramamine for the kids, apparently the oldest gets motion sickness. Good thing he is a boy or he might be stuck with other things from his mother too.
Well I suppose that is it, where am I today...
- I am now 8 weeks pregnant...32 more to go...
- I am experiencing some leg and lower abdomen pain...
- I am taking progesterone for the foreseeable future ....
- I have not had any nausea/vomiting and feel so blessed...
- I am visiting my parents for 6 weeks and hubby leaves on Sunday, hoping I survive without a break...
- Still writing my Masters thesis...
- Happy to be healthy so far!
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