Hey Humble Readers,
I spent the better part of today in the ER. Apparently I caught whatever Ginny had, only 100 times worse. Non stop vomitting for almost 12 hours. Not able to keep anything down (not even water) and wacky blood sugars.
After several hours of IV fluids and anti nausea meds, I'm at home and feeling slightly more human.
Now I'm just tired and dopey. My Beloved is going to make me some soup and I'm going to bed.
Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
17 Weeks: Crazy Has Come To Town
Hey Humble Readers...
So apparently I suck as a blogger... this is just lame. I will attempt to get caught up soon, but for now I'm using most of my energy just to get through the days.
On top of teething, our wee sweet girl is dealing with some sort of tummy bug. No fever, but she's puked a few times (and why is there never a really great time for a child to puke?) and doesn't seem to be terribly interested in eating. I asked Dr. B about it when we went for Ginny's 1 year check up, and he didn't seem too concerned. Just to keep her as hydrated as possible, and let it run its course.
My crafting projects still aren't one hundred percent complete (which is causing me some stress), but are almost there. I'm just going to have to rush ship the package... hopefully on Friday.
Another thing that has caused some serious stress around here this week has been my blood sugars... they were all over the place, and not really jiving with how I was feeling physically (my body telling me I was low while my meter was telling me I was high). Turns out that I got a bad batch of test strips. The only way I figured it out was by testing three times in 5 minutes and getting three VERY different readings. So amazingly frustrating.
Oh, and remember the bit of a fiasco that surrounded my NT scan? They couldn't get the measurment that they needed because I had been unable to 'hold it' because of my kidney issues and IBS... so the doctor at that clinic recommended that I get a second trimester blood test done to determine my risk factors. Well, I got the req from Dr. B, went for the bloodwork at the appropriate time (had to be done at a particular point... 16 weeks), and went for the results yesterday. Apparently, the lab screwed up and they weren't able to do the testing. At this point, I feel that we are just going to move forward assuming that all is well. I'm rather sick of all the testing, and it won't change how we continue in this pregnancy. It would have only served to prepare me for what might come.
Told you things were nuts... on to the update...
How far along? 17w1d
Maternity clothes? Yes. I broke down and pulled out all my maternity clothes. I had forgotten how tired some of them are, so I'm planning on doing a little bit of shopping during the Boxing Week
Body Oddities? dry skin, periods of extreme fatigue (getting better), alternating constipation and IBS flares, acne, bruises from insulin injections, back ache (REALLY bad this week), cracking joints, super sore boobs, increased earwax (happened last time too), dry/itchy eyes
Sleep? Back to being iffy. Spending a lot of nights on the couch.
Best moment this week? Taking Ginny to see Santa. She did soooo good. She didn't freak out, or cry. And Santa was awesome too. He talked to her about her Stanley (her stuffed dog) and about staying away from the Christmas tree. It was great!
Worst moment? Finding out that the lab botched my bloodwork. I thought I was going to lose it right there in Dr. B's office. I'm just so sick of needles, and to have one be completely for naught really pissed me off.
Movement? Yup! Funny moment at my appointment with Dr. B... he still doesn't believe that I feel movement yet, but when he was checking for the Halfling's heartbeat, I was able to tell him exactly where the wee one was hiding out (down low and to the right).
Food cravings/aversions? Still focussed on protien. And I REALLY REALLY want hashbrowns.
Rings? Still on, although I seem to regularly forget to put them back on after cooking or cleaning.
Gender? Not going to find out, but I'm leaning toward 'girl' this time around. (which, of course, means that it will be a boy) I've had quite a few people tell me recently that they think it's a boy.
Intense Dreams? Nothing of note. Still feeling a bit odd about not having dreamt about this Halfling for so long (not since just before I found out I was pregnant).
Medical Concerns? Gestational Diabetes (insulin 5 times a day), High blood pressure (on 100mg of lobetalol 3x daily), continued heartburn (on 150mg of zan.tac 2x daily), kidney stones. This week's angst... bad batch of testing strips screwed with my blood sugar levels
What I miss? Sushi (and I was doing so well! Drat my Beloved for mentioning it! I hadn't even thought about it. Now it's all I want)
What I look forward to? Going to K-town, my next ultrasound, meeting my new OB (oh yeah, I FINALLY GOT THE REFERRAL!!!)
Emotional State? Doing okay most of the time. Mood swings hit fast and unexpectedly.
So apparently I suck as a blogger... this is just lame. I will attempt to get caught up soon, but for now I'm using most of my energy just to get through the days.
On top of teething, our wee sweet girl is dealing with some sort of tummy bug. No fever, but she's puked a few times (and why is there never a really great time for a child to puke?) and doesn't seem to be terribly interested in eating. I asked Dr. B about it when we went for Ginny's 1 year check up, and he didn't seem too concerned. Just to keep her as hydrated as possible, and let it run its course.
My crafting projects still aren't one hundred percent complete (which is causing me some stress), but are almost there. I'm just going to have to rush ship the package... hopefully on Friday.
Another thing that has caused some serious stress around here this week has been my blood sugars... they were all over the place, and not really jiving with how I was feeling physically (my body telling me I was low while my meter was telling me I was high). Turns out that I got a bad batch of test strips. The only way I figured it out was by testing three times in 5 minutes and getting three VERY different readings. So amazingly frustrating.
Oh, and remember the bit of a fiasco that surrounded my NT scan? They couldn't get the measurment that they needed because I had been unable to 'hold it' because of my kidney issues and IBS... so the doctor at that clinic recommended that I get a second trimester blood test done to determine my risk factors. Well, I got the req from Dr. B, went for the bloodwork at the appropriate time (had to be done at a particular point... 16 weeks), and went for the results yesterday. Apparently, the lab screwed up and they weren't able to do the testing. At this point, I feel that we are just going to move forward assuming that all is well. I'm rather sick of all the testing, and it won't change how we continue in this pregnancy. It would have only served to prepare me for what might come.
Told you things were nuts... on to the update...
How far along? 17w1d
Maternity clothes? Yes. I broke down and pulled out all my maternity clothes. I had forgotten how tired some of them are, so I'm planning on doing a little bit of shopping during the Boxing Week
Body Oddities? dry skin, periods of extreme fatigue (getting better), alternating constipation and IBS flares, acne, bruises from insulin injections, back ache (REALLY bad this week), cracking joints, super sore boobs, increased earwax (happened last time too), dry/itchy eyes
Sleep? Back to being iffy. Spending a lot of nights on the couch.
Best moment this week? Taking Ginny to see Santa. She did soooo good. She didn't freak out, or cry. And Santa was awesome too. He talked to her about her Stanley (her stuffed dog) and about staying away from the Christmas tree. It was great!
Worst moment? Finding out that the lab botched my bloodwork. I thought I was going to lose it right there in Dr. B's office. I'm just so sick of needles, and to have one be completely for naught really pissed me off.
Movement? Yup! Funny moment at my appointment with Dr. B... he still doesn't believe that I feel movement yet, but when he was checking for the Halfling's heartbeat, I was able to tell him exactly where the wee one was hiding out (down low and to the right).
Food cravings/aversions? Still focussed on protien. And I REALLY REALLY want hashbrowns.
Rings? Still on, although I seem to regularly forget to put them back on after cooking or cleaning.
Gender? Not going to find out, but I'm leaning toward 'girl' this time around. (which, of course, means that it will be a boy) I've had quite a few people tell me recently that they think it's a boy.
Intense Dreams? Nothing of note. Still feeling a bit odd about not having dreamt about this Halfling for so long (not since just before I found out I was pregnant).
Medical Concerns? Gestational Diabetes (insulin 5 times a day), High blood pressure (on 100mg of lobetalol 3x daily), continued heartburn (on 150mg of zan.tac 2x daily), kidney stones. This week's angst... bad batch of testing strips screwed with my blood sugar levels
What I miss? Sushi (and I was doing so well! Drat my Beloved for mentioning it! I hadn't even thought about it. Now it's all I want)
What I look forward to? Going to K-town, my next ultrasound, meeting my new OB (oh yeah, I FINALLY GOT THE REFERRAL!!!)
Emotional State? Doing okay most of the time. Mood swings hit fast and unexpectedly.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
16 Weeks: Christmas Explosion
Hey Humble Readers...
I apologize for my prolonged absence this past week. Between decorating for Christmas, doing Christmas cards, crafting for Christmas, and a teething wee girl... well, time got away from me. I do hope that you are all doing well, and that your holiday preparations are coming along nicely.
When last we talked, I was going to be going to a local dinner theater for my Beloved's office Christmas party... it was a blast! The dinner was beautifully catered and my only problem with it was that there were so many great choices that I ended up not eating enough carbs and had a bit of a low during the second act. The play was really funny (Maggie's Getting Married), and the main character was played by my nurse/dietician from the diabetic clinic, the one I talk to every week. She did a great job.
Ginny has done really well with the Christmas tree... she hasn't touched it at all, but she loves looking at the lights. She is rather intrigued with a few of the decorations that are around where she can get at them, like one of my nativity sets (she likes to chew on baby Jesus) and our advent 'wreath'.
My crafting projects are going okay-ish. I'm a little frustrated with my lack of talent when it comes to some of the finer skills I need, but overall I think they will turn out fine. I HAVE TO GET THEM DONE BY SATURDAY!! I have to send off all our K-town gifts and I want to make sure that they get there in plenty of time.
Anywho, on to the update...
How far along? 16w1d
Maternity clothes? I pulled out a pair of mat pants last week, and I'm loving the comfy-ness of them, but I feel silly wearing them this early. They certainly are more comfortable than my regular jeans. I'm trying to use my bella bands, but I think maybe they got too much of a workout last time as they don't seem to be working as well.
Body Oddities? dry skin, periods of extreme fatigue (getting better), alternating constipation and IBS flares, acne, bruises from insulin injections, back ache, cracking joints, super sore boobs, increased earwax (happened last time too), dry/itchy eyes, NEW THIS WEEK - my hips have started locking up. I have to make sure that I don't sit still for too long or I end up limping around. Morning sickness seems to be gone again, hopefully for good!
Sleep? Better. I still get up a lot during the night, and I usually end up out on the couch between 4 and 5am.
Best moment this week? Ginny's first glimpse of the Christmas tree all lit up. She was pretty excited!
Worst moment? I'm beginning to really despise having to have blood drawn. They have such a hard time finding a good vein and I always end up bruised. (had to go for a blood draw to screen for all the stuff that the NT scan should have showed)
Movement? Yup. Nothing consistent, tho. Just happens at random times. I mostly feel it on the right side, just like I did with Ginny.
Food cravings/aversions? Now that my appetite is back, I'm back to being hungry all the time. I'm surprised I haven't put on any weight with how I've been eating. I think my craving for spicy stuff may be fading away. But now all I can think of is meat. Protien, protien, protien!
Rings? Still on
Gender? Not going to find out, but I'm leaning toward 'girl' this time around. (which, of course, means that it will be a boy) I've had quite a few people tell me recently that they think it's a boy.
Intense Dreams? Oh my, yes. Nightmares. One involved a home invasion... I was, for some reason, living at my SIL's house, and the place ended up over run with 'bad guys'. I was hiding in a closet and I could see them tearing through the house, and I just knew that if they found me I was dead. Crazy!
Medical Concerns? Gestational Diabetes (insulin 5 times a day), High blood pressure (on 100mg of lobetalol 3x daily), continued heartburn (on 150mg of zan.tac 2x daily), kidney stones. We increased one of my insulin doses this week and it took me a few days to adjust. We are getting close to the numbers I was at at the end of my last pregnancy. That scares me a little.
What I miss? Being able to eat whatever I want, whenever I want it. I get tired of having to watch the clock to balance insulin shots with hunger pangs.
What I look forward to? Getting my Christmas prep done, so that I can enjoy the season. Going to K-town for Christmas, taking Ginny to see Santa this weekend.
Emotional State? Pretty mellow, just a little stressed about Christmas stuff.
I apologize for my prolonged absence this past week. Between decorating for Christmas, doing Christmas cards, crafting for Christmas, and a teething wee girl... well, time got away from me. I do hope that you are all doing well, and that your holiday preparations are coming along nicely.
When last we talked, I was going to be going to a local dinner theater for my Beloved's office Christmas party... it was a blast! The dinner was beautifully catered and my only problem with it was that there were so many great choices that I ended up not eating enough carbs and had a bit of a low during the second act. The play was really funny (Maggie's Getting Married), and the main character was played by my nurse/dietician from the diabetic clinic, the one I talk to every week. She did a great job.
Ginny has done really well with the Christmas tree... she hasn't touched it at all, but she loves looking at the lights. She is rather intrigued with a few of the decorations that are around where she can get at them, like one of my nativity sets (she likes to chew on baby Jesus) and our advent 'wreath'.
My crafting projects are going okay-ish. I'm a little frustrated with my lack of talent when it comes to some of the finer skills I need, but overall I think they will turn out fine. I HAVE TO GET THEM DONE BY SATURDAY!! I have to send off all our K-town gifts and I want to make sure that they get there in plenty of time.
Anywho, on to the update...
How far along? 16w1d
Maternity clothes? I pulled out a pair of mat pants last week, and I'm loving the comfy-ness of them, but I feel silly wearing them this early. They certainly are more comfortable than my regular jeans. I'm trying to use my bella bands, but I think maybe they got too much of a workout last time as they don't seem to be working as well.
Body Oddities? dry skin, periods of extreme fatigue (getting better), alternating constipation and IBS flares, acne, bruises from insulin injections, back ache, cracking joints, super sore boobs, increased earwax (happened last time too), dry/itchy eyes, NEW THIS WEEK - my hips have started locking up. I have to make sure that I don't sit still for too long or I end up limping around. Morning sickness seems to be gone again, hopefully for good!
Sleep? Better. I still get up a lot during the night, and I usually end up out on the couch between 4 and 5am.
Best moment this week? Ginny's first glimpse of the Christmas tree all lit up. She was pretty excited!
Worst moment? I'm beginning to really despise having to have blood drawn. They have such a hard time finding a good vein and I always end up bruised. (had to go for a blood draw to screen for all the stuff that the NT scan should have showed)
Movement? Yup. Nothing consistent, tho. Just happens at random times. I mostly feel it on the right side, just like I did with Ginny.
Food cravings/aversions? Now that my appetite is back, I'm back to being hungry all the time. I'm surprised I haven't put on any weight with how I've been eating. I think my craving for spicy stuff may be fading away. But now all I can think of is meat. Protien, protien, protien!
Rings? Still on
Gender? Not going to find out, but I'm leaning toward 'girl' this time around. (which, of course, means that it will be a boy) I've had quite a few people tell me recently that they think it's a boy.
Intense Dreams? Oh my, yes. Nightmares. One involved a home invasion... I was, for some reason, living at my SIL's house, and the place ended up over run with 'bad guys'. I was hiding in a closet and I could see them tearing through the house, and I just knew that if they found me I was dead. Crazy!
Medical Concerns? Gestational Diabetes (insulin 5 times a day), High blood pressure (on 100mg of lobetalol 3x daily), continued heartburn (on 150mg of zan.tac 2x daily), kidney stones. We increased one of my insulin doses this week and it took me a few days to adjust. We are getting close to the numbers I was at at the end of my last pregnancy. That scares me a little.
What I miss? Being able to eat whatever I want, whenever I want it. I get tired of having to watch the clock to balance insulin shots with hunger pangs.
What I look forward to? Getting my Christmas prep done, so that I can enjoy the season. Going to K-town for Christmas, taking Ginny to see Santa this weekend.
Emotional State? Pretty mellow, just a little stressed about Christmas stuff.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Hobbit-ish Potpurri:
Good Evening Humble Readers...
If I wasn't sure before, it's now official... Winter has landed! We woke up to several inches of the white stuff and while it looks pretty, all I can think of is slipping and falling (and probably breaking something... I know I'm irrational). I saw the weather prediction for this winter and it makes me a little sad. A La Nina winter (more snow than usual) and temps below average. As if average wasn't cold enough. *sigh* I must remember the year I lived in Florida and actually missed winter.
*****
I finally had a bit of an epiphany... what I have been assuming is 'the crud' may be pregnancy sinusitus. I had it last time toward the end (read: November) and it may explain all my sinus issues recently. I'm going to invest in a neti pot or some saline spray and see if that helps.
*****
In other pregnancy news, I think I have officially 'popped'. Of course, with all my extra fluff, the average person wouldn't notice it, but I'm feeling a bit rounder than usual, and I've noticed that it's harder to curl up on the couch the way I usually do.
*****
I mentioned the plumbing work we had done recently on our bathroom in yesterday's post... but let me tell you, I am so stoked that I don't have to use a set of pliers to turn the water on and off anymore. It sucks that we had to shell out more than $400 (and this after paying $250 just over a month ago for repairs to the same faucet) but at least they didn't have to go into the wall or anything to replace the faucet.
*****
I managed to do something today that I don't think I could do again if I tried. I was making my breakfast, slicing some cheese to go with my eggs, when my fingers slid off the back of the knife I was using and I manged to cut the first to fingers of my left hand... WITH THE BACK OF THE KNIFE. Really, the cuts are no worse than papercuts, but man oh man did they ever sting... especially this afternoon when I was slicing onions to go in our dinner. Ouch!!!
*****
Tomorrow night is my Beloved's work Christmas party. We're going to a dinner theater. I love live theater, but we haven't seen much since we got married, so I'm super excited.
*****
Well, I'm off to bed. I went to bed early last night and actually slept for close to 6 hours in bed before my stuffy sinuses woke me up. Woohoo. We'll see if I can beat that tonight.
If I wasn't sure before, it's now official... Winter has landed! We woke up to several inches of the white stuff and while it looks pretty, all I can think of is slipping and falling (and probably breaking something... I know I'm irrational). I saw the weather prediction for this winter and it makes me a little sad. A La Nina winter (more snow than usual) and temps below average. As if average wasn't cold enough. *sigh* I must remember the year I lived in Florida and actually missed winter.
*****
I finally had a bit of an epiphany... what I have been assuming is 'the crud' may be pregnancy sinusitus. I had it last time toward the end (read: November) and it may explain all my sinus issues recently. I'm going to invest in a neti pot or some saline spray and see if that helps.
*****
In other pregnancy news, I think I have officially 'popped'. Of course, with all my extra fluff, the average person wouldn't notice it, but I'm feeling a bit rounder than usual, and I've noticed that it's harder to curl up on the couch the way I usually do.
*****
I mentioned the plumbing work we had done recently on our bathroom in yesterday's post... but let me tell you, I am so stoked that I don't have to use a set of pliers to turn the water on and off anymore. It sucks that we had to shell out more than $400 (and this after paying $250 just over a month ago for repairs to the same faucet) but at least they didn't have to go into the wall or anything to replace the faucet.
*****
I managed to do something today that I don't think I could do again if I tried. I was making my breakfast, slicing some cheese to go with my eggs, when my fingers slid off the back of the knife I was using and I manged to cut the first to fingers of my left hand... WITH THE BACK OF THE KNIFE. Really, the cuts are no worse than papercuts, but man oh man did they ever sting... especially this afternoon when I was slicing onions to go in our dinner. Ouch!!!
*****
Tomorrow night is my Beloved's work Christmas party. We're going to a dinner theater. I love live theater, but we haven't seen much since we got married, so I'm super excited.
*****
Well, I'm off to bed. I went to bed early last night and actually slept for close to 6 hours in bed before my stuffy sinuses woke me up. Woohoo. We'll see if I can beat that tonight.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
15 Weeks: Morning Sickness? Still?
Good Evening Humble Readers...
I hope you're all feeling better than I am. This stupid crud is just driving me nuts. Constant congestion that doesn't seem to develop into anything else... just making me uncomfortable. And morning sickness is still popping up at random moments (like when I was making supper tonight)... ugh.
Christmas preparations are coming along nicely. Christmas cards are ordered (with one of Ginny's cake-smash pics), my shopping for my Beloved is finished (except for stocking stuffers), and project number one is almost complete. I will be working on project number two tomorrow. Only stocking stuffers and one more gift for Ginny, which I'm getting this weekend. We are going to decorate the house on Friday night, after Ginny goes to bed. I'm not going to go all out this year, because we aren't actually going to be home for Christmas... so I'm only going to put out one or two of my nativity sets, and I'm going to do the tree.
How far along? 15w0d
Maternity clothes? Not mat clothes, but I had to bust out the bella bands this week.
Body Oddities? dry skin, periods of extreme fatigue (getting better), alternating constipation and IBS flares, acne, bruises from insulin injections, back ache, cracking joints, super sore boobs, increased earwax (happened last time too), dry/itchy eyes, no longer constantly hungry (actually not very hungry at all this week)
Sleep? Still not perfect, but I have at least been able to stay awake through most evenings, so I am able to sleep in bed with my Beloved... for a few hours.
Best moment this week? Ginny's birthday party... exhausting but soooo much fun!
Worst moment? Battling the cold that doesn't seem to want to do anything but drive me crazy.
Movement? Absolutely. There's no way that what I've been feeling recently can be misconstrued as gas or something. My Beloved is anxious to be able to feel the Halfling from the outside.
Food cravings/aversions? Because I haven't been very hungry at all this week (thank you morning sickness) I haven't been craving much of anything. It's actually been causing a bit of a blip with my blood sugars...
Rings? Still on, and a little loose.
Gender? Not going to find out, but I'm leaning toward 'girl' this time around. (which, of course, means that it will be a boy)
Intense Dreams? Nothing baby related. I did have a funny dream about our bathroom repairs that we had done on Monday. For some reason the plumber moved the shower curtain to the middle of the room and I was trying to figure out how to keep the water from getting all over the floor.
Medical Concerns? Gestational Diabetes (insulin 5 times a day... levels have been a bit wonky this week), High blood pressure (on 100mg of lobetalol 3x daily), continued heartburn (on 150mg of zan.tac 2x daily), kidney stones.
What I miss? Chocolate, being able to breathe through my sinuses.
What I look forward to? Decorating for Christmas, my Beloved's Christmas party on Thursday evening.
Emotional State? Good for the most part, just tired of feeling run down.
I hope you're all feeling better than I am. This stupid crud is just driving me nuts. Constant congestion that doesn't seem to develop into anything else... just making me uncomfortable. And morning sickness is still popping up at random moments (like when I was making supper tonight)... ugh.
Christmas preparations are coming along nicely. Christmas cards are ordered (with one of Ginny's cake-smash pics), my shopping for my Beloved is finished (except for stocking stuffers), and project number one is almost complete. I will be working on project number two tomorrow. Only stocking stuffers and one more gift for Ginny, which I'm getting this weekend. We are going to decorate the house on Friday night, after Ginny goes to bed. I'm not going to go all out this year, because we aren't actually going to be home for Christmas... so I'm only going to put out one or two of my nativity sets, and I'm going to do the tree.
How far along? 15w0d
Maternity clothes? Not mat clothes, but I had to bust out the bella bands this week.
Body Oddities? dry skin, periods of extreme fatigue (getting better), alternating constipation and IBS flares, acne, bruises from insulin injections, back ache, cracking joints, super sore boobs, increased earwax (happened last time too), dry/itchy eyes, no longer constantly hungry (actually not very hungry at all this week)
Sleep? Still not perfect, but I have at least been able to stay awake through most evenings, so I am able to sleep in bed with my Beloved... for a few hours.
Best moment this week? Ginny's birthday party... exhausting but soooo much fun!
Worst moment? Battling the cold that doesn't seem to want to do anything but drive me crazy.
Movement? Absolutely. There's no way that what I've been feeling recently can be misconstrued as gas or something. My Beloved is anxious to be able to feel the Halfling from the outside.
Food cravings/aversions? Because I haven't been very hungry at all this week (thank you morning sickness) I haven't been craving much of anything. It's actually been causing a bit of a blip with my blood sugars...
Rings? Still on, and a little loose.
Gender? Not going to find out, but I'm leaning toward 'girl' this time around. (which, of course, means that it will be a boy)
Intense Dreams? Nothing baby related. I did have a funny dream about our bathroom repairs that we had done on Monday. For some reason the plumber moved the shower curtain to the middle of the room and I was trying to figure out how to keep the water from getting all over the floor.
Medical Concerns? Gestational Diabetes (insulin 5 times a day... levels have been a bit wonky this week), High blood pressure (on 100mg of lobetalol 3x daily), continued heartburn (on 150mg of zan.tac 2x daily), kidney stones.
What I miss? Chocolate, being able to breathe through my sinuses.
What I look forward to? Decorating for Christmas, my Beloved's Christmas party on Thursday evening.
Emotional State? Good for the most part, just tired of feeling run down.
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