Matthews Family Journey

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Just hanging around...

So today is day 3 of continuous iv fluids through the PICC and my kidneys and bladder sure are appreciating it! Being stuck to the pole is however annoying, and I can't wait until later today when its time to shower and be disconnected for awhile. Meanwhile the nausea has been better during the day, as long as I stay sitting. I have basically sat outside in the sun for the past two days soaking up some vitamin D which I desperately needed! Night time is cruel however, as the nausea hits in full force after dinner. And I'm only able to drink about 12 ounces of liquid a day, but that is better than the few sips before! Anyway, I am going pretty stir crazy and can't wait to go out somewhere, can't wait for my visitors this week either for some company! I'm also very grateful to the family and friends who have been helping us out with housework and keeping the kiddos from driving me nuts, stress makes the nausea worse...and thank you to my hubby who has been very sweet and is being my nurse at home helping me change bags and flush the PICC when needed. I love you!

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

One day at a time...

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One day at a time...

Ok, update on status. I have hyperemesis gravidarum which basically means severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy to the point of dehydration and weight loss. A week ago I was hospitalized for four days, and now I am starting home health for iv fluids tomorrow. I'm basically stuck at home resting while little one cooks inside...I'm not bitter, I'm grateful he/she is doing well in there, I'm just bored and tired of being sick and tired! I will definitely update more often now though, and hoping more of my Facebook friends will decide to blog, its so much easier to stay in touch this way, and much more personal.

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