Tuesday, February 03, 2009

pregnancy woes

I swear, that everyone I know who is pregnant ( which is actually quite a few) are having issues. Large and small. And I get to include myself in that number. :(

Sunday afternoon I came home from church with a headache. It didn't go away. I tried everything. Not wearing contacts, drinking lots of water, staying in a dark room, rest, tylenol, and more.Nothing was working. It felt like every time I bent over, someone was pounding me in the head.

Last night I decided, that if I woke up with it, I would call the doctor. I woke up with a throbbing head ache and called the appt. line. Luckily I was able to get in with my doctor by 10.

So after a couple of bags of IV fluid, tylenol,a nausea medicine, and a big nap, I am feeling better. I feel "drugged" but ok. The nausea medicine makes you tired and so that isn't helping.

Ben and the kids have been wonderful. Thanks to our neighbor (thank you so much Tara!) who watched Ivan, Ben was able to be there with me. Once the kids got home from school, they were very concerned about me and the baby. Harmony got me a book to read and some gatorade. Ethan made me some soup (he forgot to heat it up the first time)and Connor kept me company by watching Clone Wars next to me.:)Ivan was very concerned about my bandaids. I had to have my blood drawn and they can never find my veins, so they tried 3 times.

It was a long day and I can't wait to go to sleep. Although I have to try and hold out until after The Closer. Thanks to all those who have been concerned.

And to all those other preggo mommies out there, take care of yourselves. After all, "Life is hard enough without having someone kicking you from the inside!"

8 comments:

Beth said...

I'm glad you are felling a little bit better! What sweet kids you have to take such good care of you!!

Susan said...

I'm glad you're feeling better. Love that Ethan brought you cold soup - too cute. Sounds like Mom is coming at the perfect time to give you a little TLC :)

Angie said...

So sweet of the kids to try and take care of you! Hope you feel much better soon.

Brown Family said...

Marie, hope you don't mind me barging into your blog. I found it on your Facebook thingy. Sorry about your headache. It sucks to have them anyways, but being preggos too. -Dang! Glad to hear that you are in good hands. I still can't believe you are pregnant with your fifth! Take care! Alishia

Little Hensley Fam said...

I hope you get to feeling better... headaches are bad enough when you're not pregnant!

Cindy said...

I hope things get easier from here on out. I'm thinking about ya!

becky said...

I hope you continue to feel a little better. Pregnancies are hard on us Momma's. Isn't it nice to have the support of your family and neighbors. I have been so blessed to feel very supported.

Monson Family said...

Sorry you had to deal with all that. being preggers is hard! I hope the headaches stay away for good. You have very sweet kids though :)