25 weeks today!!!
Well today is Wednesday november 12th and I made it to 25 weeks!!! I have been in the hospital for 7 days now and the bordom is just setting in. I am trying very hard to keep a positive mind, but there are times in the day where it creeps up on me and I feel very overwhelmed, but given the situation that is really understandable.
I had an awful sleep last night. Tossed and turned and just couldnt get comfy. I think today might be an afternoon nap day, but who knows.
The nurse came in and took my pulse and blood pressure. Pulse is still high, I think it was 123 beats per minute this morning, but blood pressure is alright. She also checked Ayden’s heart beat as they do every morning and he is still beating strong.
I had a shower this morning, Man that feels good. You don’t know how much the little things like that make a difference in your day. Thankfully my step-mom brought me shampoo and conditioner from home so that I would not have to use the hospital stuff and I am so glad for that. The hospital stuff here does not even foam up like normal soap and it smells like ASS…LOL…
Oh, one more thing. I did the gestational diabetes test yesterday morning and the resident doc just came in to update me. Apparently the test came back positive…(not that I am surprised)…they will now have to do a fasting test with a sweeter drink that is either a 2 or 3 hour wait for blood work….sigh…there is nothing that I can do. I mean I told her that going through the fertility treatment I was diagnosed with Poly Cystic ovarian disease and insulin resistance so I am already a high candidate. She said that if it comes back positive they will have me meet with a dietitian. they also recommend exercise for this type of thing, but since I am on bed rest, there is nothing I can do for exercise other then point your toes type of thing.
I am not going to worry about it too much. If I have it, then I have it…it’s just another thing I will need to deal with…not that I don’t have enough on my plate….
On the plus side, if it comes back that you do have GD…you’re in the best place for a proper diet to be controlled… they will definitely know what you can and can’t eat…and don’t forget, you can do more than point your toes…you can lift your arms too 🙂 just think, lying in bed, looking like you’re about to take off in flight… bound to brign a couple of smiles on 🙂 Miss you and thinking good thoughts for you guys!
Hi Lindsay,
I hope you’re having a great afternoon… Also glad that today we’re celebrating what would be Grandpa Kunkel’s 89th birthday! So Ayden and you are doing okay and you made it another day. If Ayden’s chance of survival increases 40% from last week to Dec 4 then (for a math guy) that means about 1.33% per day.
I am glad you are at McMaster and I’m so glad you and Mark have had the opportunity to live in a country that helped your pregnancy be possible and have the experts to guide your health from here. We never know what each day will bring but stay positive, keep thankful, keep smiling and this positiveness will help. Worry and negativity often breed more of the same so I have found it’s important to stay happy and relaxed…
Also, if Dr. Campanaro’s treatment would have worked, you may have thought of her as a hero; I am not sure it is constructive to hold disapproval of her efforts – I am sure she has helped hundreds of families become parents… Hang in there – we are all pulling for you and just take one hour at a time. Maybe sharing a laugh with Mark when he leaves will make it easier than shedding a tear. It will be easier for Ayden too…
Godspeed to the three of you!
Matt…