Let's just say that my body and pregnancy do not go well together. That on top of getting 2 colds, the stomach flu, and now spending the last week with another flu/cold all since getting pregnant has made me feel like I'm just surviving day to day.
There are times in life when you feel great- clean the house, get in shape, be super mom, etc. and then there are times you just survive. We are going with the latter. I hope to feel more like my productive, energized self again soon :)
We were able to get me started on the progesterone shots which has been a huge blessing. I really hope that they will help me reach full-term. They are some nasty shots though. Think hormone (the hormone that gives you morning sickness which is why at almost 22 weeks I still have almost constant nausea) mixed with castor oil... so the shot is super thick and has to be injected over at least a minute.
And... Steven is my nurse who gets to give them to me. Ha. The first shot he gave me was pretty brutal but he has gotten much better. Coming from a guy who is not a needle person at all, I am proud that he is willing to do that for me and our little girl.
All in all... other than the sickness my pregnancy is going fairly well. There are some signs that point to pre-term labor and possible bed rest, but I am hoping that being optimistic will allow us to avoid that. Our baby girl is measuring perfectly, and is beautiful and healthy in every way. I can't wait to meet her and I love to think of the sweet end result that comes after enduring pregnancy.
Anyways... I hope that didn't sound too much like complaining. I am very blessed. I just wanted to document and remember why we haven't really done anything lately. On a good note... my mom came to visit!!
She was only here for two days, but it was just what I needed. We took Aubrey to the Palo Alto Childrens museum, went shopping, went to Ikea, the park, and had a great time. She left today and I miss her already. But, just like moms do.... the house is clean, the laundry is done, the cupboards and cars are full... and I feel like I can tackle life again!
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Hang in there Paige! You guys are so tough. Those shots sound terrible!
Girl you are a champ!!! I am only 8 weeks and have thrown up more then I can count on one hand and I feel like I could retire the whole baby making thing after this!! I always ask Gian.... why do we have to be sick during pregnancy? It is the only thing I seriously can't comprehend. I get the whole pain of labor and how there can be complications and other things, but not the nausea especially because no one even really knows why woman have morning sickness!! Hang in there!! You are doing great, and if you want to complain please do.... no one will judge you and if they do, I have your freaking back and like I said I am only 8 weeks hahahaha!! Does that make me a baby? But it is all about the sweet result and when you think of eternity I guess the whole 9 months thing doesn't seem so long after all. ahahahha But that doesn't make it any easier in the here and now... just helps put it into perspective I guess!
PS we haven't formally announced it yet... we are waiting until after my sisters wedding on Sunday. So mums the word!!
Poor Paige! I wish I could be there to help!
I've been thinking about you and am so happy that you were able to get your progesterone. I don't remember if I told you that I had to take progesterone with both Kolton and Elizabeth. It was back in ye olden days where my doctor thought the best option was suppositories...yeah, it was as disgusting as it sounds. But,it worked! And, you are right-it was like morning sickness on turbo.
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