Weeks 12 & 13
~ Morning Sickness!
Hello my fellow journal readers. Yup, I'm still here even though it's been awhile since I have written. Unfortunately, I took a turn for the worse about two weeks ago and my doctor put me off of work. I was just about to enter my third month when the nausea, which never went away, actually became worse. I couldn't even get out of bed it was so bad. I called the doctor and he urged us to come in right away. Just getting in the car is just about the worse thing I can do. But, I knew it was important.
My hubby drove us and when we got there I was so hot I felt I was about to faint. He had to fan me with a pregnancy magazine while waiting for the doctor to enter the room. It was awful. He gave me another prescription that is basically the last resort and said it would knock me out. I was so thankful to hear that I could actually sleep.
Well the medicine works very little and it doesn't knock me out. Instead I'm in a cloud and feel I'm rocking on a boat. I even lost weight during week 12. I was in tears, but I had to keep reminding myself that it would all be worth it. So looking back in the last week and a half it's somewhat a blur. I never left the house or opened the front door for fresh air. I didn't see the sun and the couch became my companion. Thank goodness for my wonderful hubby who took such good care of me and the peanut. And thank goodness week 12 is over.
Now I've moved into week 13 and today is my first day back at work. It's noon and I'm already missing my companion the couch. I'm exhausted and talking all day (even though I sit) has proved to be a challenge. I went to the doctor yesterday to be evaluated again, and he was very happy as I have gained two pounds. That is a total of four pounds this pregnancy. I'm not sure if that's good or bad, but the doctor was pleased. He said if I didn't gain weight he was going to put me in the hospital. Geesh, that scared me! I asked if I could return to work and he said I was brave. I do still feel very nauseated, but I've got to at least give work another try. He said "just call if you can't continue working and I'll fax over a Doctor's note." For some reason he didn't sound very confident that I was ready. But work is close to home and lying on the couch for two weeks was getting really old.
My hubby is on a business trip this week (Las Vegas). I used to go with him on these trips, but there is no way I would make it to Vegas and back in one piece. We miss each other so much and I can't wait until he comes home tomorrow. YEAH! He sure has been concerned about his wife and baby . . . it's really cute.
We go in this Monday to see another doctor who will be doing an ultrasound to screen for any abnormalities. It's the usual testing they offer in the second trimester. Well, that is what I was told. The doctor will measure the baby's neck and compare it to my first trimester blood work. We don't suspect anything is wrong, but being cautious is important to us. I'll update you with how that goes, but we are just excited to see our baby again. The appointment was for this week, but hubby wanted to be there so we rescheduled.
Thank you all for being patient in my delayed journal. I'll have an update next week when I'm 14 weeks. YEAH!! 3 1/2 months already!
Have a great week,
~Loni
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