I really can't wait to be through being sick with this pregnancy. It has really put me through the wringer. Yesterday was no exception. I made my first (and hopefully last) visit to the ER. As many of you know I suffer with migraines. And have since I was little. And usually taking medicine and sleeping in a nice dark room will make me better. But this has not been the case since I've been pregnant because there's really no medicine I feel comfortable taking except Tylenol when these migraines hit me. Which means I'm in incredible amounts of pain through most of the day and also throw up multiple times.
Well...yesterday I woke up with another one and after I tried to eat and take some Tylenol, I threw it right up. I knew it was going to be one of those days so I called in sick. But what usually happens is I throw up a bunch in the morning and then sleep as much as I can and usually can slowly start to get fluids and food back into me. Yesterday, I couldn't. It didn't matter what I put in my mouth, I just couldn't keep it down. I ended up getting so weak and dehydrated that I couldn't maintain my balance or stop shaking. After talking to my doctor I ended up getting my good friend Meridy to take me to the ER (Big thanks to you Meridy!!) . I'd never been to the ER but know they are not fun places to wait, especially at a county facility. I ended up waiting for close to 4 hours to get seen and another 3 1/2 before they sent me home. Once I got a room and some IV fluids in me I started to feel better. Poor Stanford came right before I got a room and then didn't feel good himself but sat quietly by my side for the remaining 3 hours I was there. We had a great resident and doctor and I was also able to get a nausea med through my IV because I was still throwing up in the room. But was able to eat and drink a little before I left.
But when I got home and tried eating some more, I couldn't keep it down. (It's the worst feeling ever to not be able to take care of my body the way I want to). I was so restless and hungry from not eating all day that I didn't think I would be able to sleep good, but I did, and even though it was on the sofa (since I could prop myself up better).
Now today is a new day! So far I've been able to keep fluids and a little food in me. I just pray that I can continue to do so. At least I am able to be at home and take it easy. The highlights of my day will include: taking a shower, picking up all the dishes that are lying around my house, and watching a movie. Oh, and eating what I can!! :-)
I'm so glad that I was able to take you!!!! Sorry you had to be there for so long. I'm glad that they didn't keep you all night.
ReplyDeleteDid they tell you what was wrong? Or was it just especially bad morning sickness??
Bummer. That is not fun to be so sick. Pretty miserable. Glad that you have today to recoup. Hopefully the sickness will wear off soon. Not to scare you but my supervisor when I worked at Center for Change had really bad sickness like that too throughout her pregnancy. No fun. Maybe your OB can get you a better migraine and nausea med so this doesn't happen again. Keep us posted and I'll keep you in my prayers. Love you! hang in there. :)
ReplyDeleteMeridy, to doctor just thought it was part of the pregnancy and migraines that I couldn't keep anything down. When I called my OB today he didn't seem too concerned since I got the two bags of IV fluids and nausea medicine.
ReplyDeleteShannon, I will definately be talking to them about any new medicine I can take that will help with the nausea & migraines, especailly now that I'm in my second trimester. Thanks for all your love and support!
Sara! I can't believe you were in the ER last night! I'm so sorry. I have been praying for you morning and night and I'll keep it up. Jeanine (Jeremy's sister) said she had to go to the ER when she was pregnant because of throwing up... but they gave her some really expensive pills--I'll ask here what they were. Maybe you could ask your doctor about them. I love you dearly. I hope you're ok and over it SOON.
ReplyDeleteOh Sara! I'm so sorry. That sounds miserable. I hope you're doing better today. Don't push yourself, and if you ever need any help please just ask. I'm close by and happy to help. :)
ReplyDeleteCarly-it was probably Zofran. Those are really expensive but work really well. I have a med that I take but it can also make me sick to my stomach if I don't have enough food in me. I'll be talking to my doctor about a new medicine when I go to his office on the 8th.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you ended up going into the ER and getting the fluid (through IV) and even the nausea medicine while there. I was so worried about you when you called in the afternoon. Especially since you were so dizzy too. It was fun explaining an IV to Tanner last night. He kept asking different questions and I don't think he liked too much the idea of the needle going into your arm to get the IV in. But, then he was very concerned on how all the fluids would come out of you. I kept telling him it was just like how we drink water and then go pee. Same concept. He was still worried. Funny kid. I am glad Stanford was with you too. Way to go Stanford on staying even when you didn't feel good. YOu are a good husband! I hope by tomorrow you are gaining more energy back. I love you!!
ReplyDeleteWow...I can't believe you're that miserable. I guess I would be uncomfortable taking any other meds rather then tylenol while being pregnant either. How frustrating! We missed seeing you guys last weekend over at the Smiths. We couldn't make it to volleyball, but understood why you didn't end up making it over to play games. One of these days we'll get together! Hope you get past all of this soon!
ReplyDeleteoh bless your heart! :(
ReplyDeleteplease take care of yourself you little mama!
Poor Sara! I'm sorry you're so sick. I hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeletePoor Sara, that is terrible. I am so sorry that you're so sick.
ReplyDeleteI remember all of those horrible migraines you'd always get... to the point of throwing up. I am so sorry that they're causing you so much trouble while pregnant.
My Sister-In-Law goes on Zofran when she's expecting because she feels so nauseous. She said its a miracle drug!!!
Hi, I am a friend of Carly's. I get really sick when I am pregnant. I was on Promethazine (an anti nausea drug) for 32 weeks with my first pregnancy and 29 weeks with my second pregnancy. I couldn't keep any thing down if I didn't have this medication. It made me really sleepy but I eventually got use to it. I tried to go off of it a number of times but would feel horrible and throw up. I was still a little nauseated with this drug but I rarely threw up. I also didn't start to feel better till 16 or 17 weeks. I never had migranes so I don't know if this would help. But man this is the miracle drug in my book. I hope you start to feel better!
ReplyDeleteI hope that you get your meds soon!
ReplyDeleteyikes!!!! the glories of being prego....
ReplyDeleteAt least you know it will be over SOMEDAY. I am glad you are feeling better. I wish I had some advice...but seeing as I don't have children or migraines... all I can extend is my loving sympathy.
I hope you are doing much better this week. I love you!