I have had a lot of appointments and scans this week. There was worry the baby wasn’t growing right and then there is the whole anemia thing.
I need to stress that the baby is doing great and ended with a perfect score on his tests. Any worries about it were alleviated by more tests and he is good. I’m not doing so awesome. My doctor REALLY wanted me admitted. Jon is in Indianapolis on business so I was on my own to make the decision. I agreed. I felt bad enough to check in. It sucked.
I am a horrible IV stick. Today was no exception and I am covered in bruises from failed attempts. My hemoglobin levels dropped .50 again this week. Everyone assumed I would be kept and transfused.
I was pretty low about it. I have a hard time in hospitals and I was there on my own. The last thing in the world I wanted was to stay overnight but I did want to feel better. So I laid there and listened to Aaron’s heartbeat on the monitor to cheer me up.
The nurse came back with surprising news. They were going to let me go home after my IV fluids were done. I was confused but she explained that even though my levels dropped and are really low, my base line has stayed consistent to where they feel like I’m “holding”. The baby and I were getting good oxygen and he is doing really well. The doctor didn’t think a transfusion would make me feel much better and would be expensive.
Blood won’t help me.
My nurse was compassionate. “I hate to tell you this, but really…we don’t think you are going to FEEL much better until you deliver. The IV fluid will help some but nothing miraculous. I really wish it were different.” The IV fluid did help. I took in 3 bags in 4 hours and didnt have to pee at all. (Apparently that is pretty bad.) Bottom line is that I just have to suck it up and rest and drink as much as possible.
Sure, I wish there was a way to feel better but the baby is great, I now know what to expect for the rest of my pregnancy and I got to come home. Nothing else really matters.
I’m just grateful to be in my own bed.
(I’m closing the comments here because it’s just an update on how it is going. I know you wish us well, I’m giving you a break from having to keep saying it. Hee. xoxoxo )
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