I thought I should put up a post today since it marks the 6 week point in my pregnancy. To say the last few days have been rough would be a serious understatement. I don't want this post to be a big complain session, but I'm afraid I don't have anything nice to say right now...so feel free to skip this post, I promise it won't hurt my feelings.
The brown spotting has continued through the week. I'm trying not to let this bother me, but it is unsettling. My nurse just tells me that that doesn't surprise her or alarm her at all due to the fact that I am carrying multiples. Where in the world is all of this brown discharge coming from?! And why?!
The ovary pain persists but hasn't gotten any worse...maybe even slightly better....that or I am either getting used to the pain level or I am too concentrated on other symptoms to notice it as much.
The nausea is bad bad bad! I've only thrown up two times...but both times it came from no where and I barely made it to the bathroom...no fun! Mostly, it's really bad through the night when my stomach is empty. I am keeping crackers by the bed and munching on those when I wake up every few hours....that seems to be helping with the night/morning nausea. It is still there through the day, eating every 2 hour does seem to help, but NOTHING sounds good to eat! So, I am forcing myself to eat even when I gag on every single bite!
I am now waking up early in the morning with a stomach ache on top of the nausea! I am trying to figure out why....it usually includes loose #2! Yay! (sarcasm) I thought pregnancy automatically made you constipated! Not me...I have the opposite problem! Everything is just running right through me!
The BEST part of all of this is that my nurse called today to tell me that my white blood cell count is still elevated (and even higher than it was last week.) So, it looks like I have some kind of infection going on. UTI has been ruled out since they ran the test on Monday and it was negative. It is suspected a vaginal infection (I am told we are more susceptible to this during pregnancy,) so I have to go in tomorrow for more testing and a speculum exam. I just can't believe this! Looks like I'll also be starting a round of antibiotics tomorrow. Hopefully this infection doesn't kill the babies!
I just keep telling myself that I'll be shocked if the babies live through all of this. That sounds horribly negative, but I am beyond frustrated right now. I had no idea that pregnancy would bring this many problems for me! I haven't been able to leave the house (except to go to the doctor and one trip to Walmart) in a week! These babies just BETTER be alive next week when we go in for our U/S.....after all they are putting me through!
Again, sorry for the downer post. I had to get this all out because I am on the verge of a major breakdown and thought I'd feel better to get all of this out.
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Please **believe me** when I tell you it will get better in a little while! You are in the yuckiest part right now. Take a deep breath and hold on for another 6 weeks. I couldn’t eat dinner for weeks either and I threw up twice (some women throw up alllll day long). But that should get better too and, if it doesn’t, there are things your doc can give you to help.
I had the same thought in my first trimester, wondering how my little one would survive all I was going through (double ear infections, severe sinus infection and strep throat - all misdiagnosed and untreated for over two weeks, just to name some of my 'bumps in the road'). But she did! It’s because they take what they need first, and we get the leftovers! ;) While I was in the throngs of misery, she probably didn't even realize anything was going on, that little stinker! :P
Hang in there and vent all you need to! This will all be worth it… This will all be worth it… This will all be worth it… (and repeat)
I agree with the commenter above - the baby(ies) are taking what they need, even if it's leaving you a little under the weather.
Hang in there. Having saltines and almonds by my bed to munch on seemed to help a little bit. Nausea is no fun though. I'll be praying you don't get the full-on all-day vomiting like I did. :P
Deep breaths - you're pregnant!
Yikes..sounds like you have had quite a week! I hope it can only get better from here..Hang in there!
Can I just state for the record their are pregnancy "complaints" and then their are real complaints that you fit into. Not fun any of it and you deserve a smooth stress free pregnancy. I wish I could come over and pat your back. Six weeks to go and you are thru the worst xxxxxxx
Krista,
Sorry you are feeling so crummy... I understand though. Try asking the doctor for some anti nausea medication. It is the only thing that is getting me through right now... I have been vomiting none stop for two days...
With three on board there's probably no way you could one of the lucky ones who don't feel sick during pregnancy! No wonder you feel awful. Hope some antibiotics do the trick for you on clearing up any infection and the scary spotting it may be causing. Praying those little ones are unaffected by all that is plaguing you right now.
Hiya, I found out the source of my brown spotting (which is still continuing on and off), was that it was likely a burst blood vessel. Absolutely nothing to worry about and doesnt affect the baby. Perhaps when you go in for your scan ask them if it could be that. Meant to be very very common!
Honey, the brown spotting is very common and you may have more of it because you have 3 little tikes burrowing and causing all kinds of mayhem. the nausea is good (as much as it sucks!) and if anything having 3 of them will ensure that the hcg rises well and you will see at least a heartbeat. Good lick with the scan!
Hang in there Krista, it is rough in the beginning but gets better in a few weeks....we are all rooting for you out here....keep your spirits up....one of the hardest things about infertility is enjoying the pregnancy once it happens....it is very hard to believe it is actually happening....hugs
I'm sorry that it's so hard right now. I'm praying that these babies are thriving in there...and that's why you feel so bad
I hope you feel better soon! Hang in there!
I hope you aren't sick as long as I was but I will give you of summary of me in hopes that it will make you feel more secure.
I threw up at least once every single day from week 5 to week 26. In my first trimester I lost 6 pounds. I hated every minute of being pregnant, it was awful. I also had a hematoma that burst and then grew back, so I had either bright red blood or brown discharge from week 8 to week 18.
But I will tell you every appointment I have, my doctor says my baby is growing ahead. She is taking care of herself in there just fine.
My doctor told me that the baby has had an easy pregnancy, I am the one who is struggling.
I hope this helps. It seems so awful while you are in it, but it WILL get better and your babies will be fine.
I also had a hematoma, with spotting and bleeding and I had the opposite of the constipation too. The first twelve weeks are just awful. Breath deep and take care of yourself the best you can. I lived on powdered chicken soup and lemonade for weeks. It was all I could keep down!
Nausea is not fun! But your babies will get all that they need and you are last on the list in terms of nutrition, unfortunately. Hang in there! Oh, and the loose #2 is from hormones! Be thankful you aren't constipated! Its all for a good cause :)
Aww, sweetie-I'm so sorry it's been a rough week! I've been tempted to call you, but kept telling myself it was crazy. Sounds like you could use a good pep talk! I'll try to call this weekend. I spotted from week 7-18-so much I was sure I was losing a triplet too-but it was nothing and finally went a way. Try not to stress out over that. The nausea is just not fun-those lucky few women that don't experience it are really a minority. Know that those babies will take what they need and keep growing. I hope the docs can get the infection cleared soon. That should help you feel better anyhow. Sending you prayers!
Krista -
So sorry you are having a rough time. I was like you in my 1st trimester. Ecstatic to by pregnant, but dealing with serious morning sickness. I promise you it will get better soon, you've just got to stick it out. Nausea is such a good sign that your babies are doing well! I also had loose stool in my 1st trimester so you are not alone! If the morning sickness keeps getting worse you can always ask your dr for a prescription of Zofran. It helped my nausea a lot. I had been vomiting for 4 days straight and missing work so I had to do something. Zofran is approved to take during pregnancy and seems to work on most people. It will constipate you though.
Hope you feel better soon, hang in there!
Cindi :)
*hugs* Hang in there, hon.
I am so sorry to hear you are not feeling well, Krista. I can say I relate... I was so sick with Ben. Lost 12 pounds in the first trimester (twelve pounds I did not have to lose!). I wanted to resist taking meds for nausea but ultimately had to. Zofran works for me on most days and on others Unisom did (no idea why this works but my OB recommended it). Another things that worked was half a can of cold Dr. Pepper once a day. That didn't last all day but at least let me feel ok enough to eat. I have shared that trick with other mamas and they swear by it and again my OB said totally safe. I sure hope you start feeling better soon. Try to take it easy, care for yourself and let others take care of you. And I promise...it will go away eventually:) Thinking of you!!
Krista, I know it is hard but these are all normal things. Even the stomac ache that accompanies the nasuea. Eating is the only thing that works for most people, for me Gin-Gins too. I know it is tough right mow but you MUST know, this WILL pass! Do NOT stress about a possible infection or anything. The Dr.s are taking good care of you, just do what they tell you and leave the worrying up to them ok? :D
Can't wait till you see them in the ultrasound and nothing else will matter. You worked SO HARD to make it to where you are. I am so proud of you! Hang in there, and do not worry your in good hands little momma!
Much love your way!
PS. Dont forget to post US pics!!
Plz! =)
wow! triplets! so amazing. can't wait for the u/s. it would definitely explain the terrible nausea you are having. thinking of you :-)
Oh, Krista. I'm sorry you are feeling so crappy, and sadly, I can relate. I am 7w5d today with twins, and I have never felt so awful in my life. (I hate to complain, though, because I know plenty of women would kill to be where I am.)
I hope your spotting goes away and you start feeling better soon. {{HUGS}}
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