I Need Some Prayers This Morning!

[KellyTheChef]

Last night was horrible. It was soooooooooooooooo hot in our house, and I never thought to turn on the a/c. I just kept thinking that it was gonna cool off outside soon, and most of the windows were open. Neither DH or I could sleep too well. But- what woke me up FIRST was Braxton Hicks contractions I think! Oh...and "morning" sickness at 1AM. Anyhow the whole left side of my belly seemed to be getting BH contractions. I kept getting up and getting drinks of water, TUMS, and just brought a big "just in case" bowl to bed with me. I think I may have gotten two hours of sleep. Unbelieveably, I still feel sick this morning! I haven't thrown up (didn't last night, either) but I have gagged and thought it was gonna happen a few times. <sigh> I don't know what to do...my appt with my new counselor is this morning at 10, then I need to take Evan to preschool by 12:15 and then go pick him up by 3:15 to take HIM to the drs. (His appt is with his specialist that is keeping an eye on him for his speech delay and autistic traits...) Both of the dr appts I really don't want to cancel, cuz it literally takes MONTHS to get back in. I am sipping on some tea and eating a few saltines right now hoping to feel better so I can jump in the shower quickly. Can you keep me in your prayers this morning that I can feel better quickly and get all of this day done? I hope that this crazy "can pop up anytime during 24 hours" sickness means that this time it's a girl!! This time it's sooooooooooo different than with Evan!

Thanks all!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Oh Kelly, I will be praying for you today!

When I was having my all-times-of-the-day-sickness, Tums never helped. The only thing that worked well was Pepcid. (which was what my Dr. told me to take.)

 

[BethCooks4U]

You are in my prayers today, Kelly!

Be sure you make time to rest too!

 

[myinnerchef]

Kelly, it sounds like you were getting a little dehydrated. You'll be in my prayers today!

 

[dianevill]

Kelly,

You'll be in my prayers. Feel better soon and try to take it easy!

 

[vwpamperedchef]

Saying a prayer for you Kelly!!

 

[ChefEileen]

Kelly;

I can sympathize, my first was a girl and I was sick as a dog with her. I then had 2 boys and didn't get sick with either one.

Also tums didn't work for me either, but believe it or not Mentos (R) gum did!

The Dr. told me it was the peppermint in the gum that helped calm my stomach down.

I hope you are feeling better soon.

Eileen

 

[Bren706]

You'll be in my thoughts and prayers today, Kelly! I hope you start feeling better soon. (I have also heard that dehydrated ginger slices helps with the nausea too)

 

[quiverfull7]

Oh Kelly... I pray you are given the strength and stamina to accomplish all that is needed today. You've got a full plate but God will get you through!

 

[chefmeg]

I will keep you in my prayers Kelly. I agree with the idea that it sounds like you are a little dehydrated...and speaking from experience, you CANNOT let that happen. I won't go into specifics so that I don't scare the bejebers out of you, but rest and drink Gatorade(R).

I was yucky, never threw-up but wanted to sick with my daughter, never had a moments problem with my son! Somehow, 12 years later, that has all changed!

 

[pamperedlinda]

Said a prayer for you Kelly. Check in later and let us know how you feel.

 

[Ginger428]

Prayers here as well...please keep us posted.

 

[merego]

saying a prayer for ya
Try and get some rest.
I was sick as a dog 2 out of my 3 pregnancies, had 2 boys and 1 girl.

 

[ShanaSmith]

Boy do I feel for you! I was sick the entire time with my son, and in the ER and hosp for dehydration. Not fun. I am 10 weeks now and doing better than last time, but still sick. The Dr can give you medicine for the MS. I had to take then last time and they do help. Hang in there, it won't last forever... eventhough it feels that way right now.

 

[janetupnorth]

Hugs Kelly - just saw this! You may not be on here with that busy day, but know that I'll be praying for calm, plenty of time for everything and that you feel good.Oh, and I'll be glad to send our 30 degree weather to you!!!! We had frost again last night - really hurts the new plants!!!!Anyway, like everyone said, keep hydrated and you need to stop worrying about all the appointments and everything and relax a bit...All will come together in due time - you can only fit so much in a day and worrying doesn't help it get done fast - trust me! I know!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Hi all! I have just one minute to write to say THANK YOU for the prayers, and keep 'em coming!! I am actually going to go lay down right now so I can rest before I have to pick up Evan from school and head off to Akron Children's Hospital for his appointment. I still don't feel good...but the queasiness has backed off a bit. Nothing sounds good to eat, but I am eating small plain things to keep something in my stomach.

I will check back in later on this evening, hopefully. I means soooooooooo much that all of you are helping to pray me through today!

Love you all!

 

[chefmeg]

drink, drink, drink.....peppermint tea helps with nausea!

get a good rest and feel better soon.

 

[janetupnorth]

Yes, I used to rub peppermint on my wrists and that would help...

 

[pampchefrhondab]

Kelly I hope you are feeling better. I was so sick w/my second, which was my second daughter, so they are all different even if they are the same sex. I never would vomit, but I would feel sick to my stomach all the time. I actually gained so much weight because I would think, "If I eat this maybe I'll feel better." Didn't work! I can tell you she was born with a full, I mean full, head of black curly hair! She was also 10 lbs. (I think it had something to do w//the eating because I was not diabetic)!! She is now my little tiny child - almost 16 and weighs 110 lb. size 2 Jr.

I'm praying for you.

 

[chefmeg]

I had these great wrist bands that I used for sea sickness pre-pregnancy and they came in handy when preggers with DD. The MS wouldn't hit until after 8 am, so wating somthing like crackers when I first got up wouldn't help. I couldn't stay vertical without those bands! Got them at AAA precruise!

 

[StacieB]

Feel better soon. I hope the appointment goes well. I will send you some of our cool weather from here in SD too, as it is in the 40's today!

 

[heather223]

Hope you feel better and all dr. appointments go well for you!

 

[raebates]

Just checking in. Hope you're feeling better.

 

[janetupnorth]

Hey Kelly - check in tonight - how did the day end? (or almost end)

 

[Ginger428]

Checking in also....

 

[merego]

Kelly,
how did today go?
Hope you are doing well

 

[KellyTheChef]

Sorry I didn't check in last night. I was STILL SICK all day and all night and still this morning. It's a bit better this morning, but it's still there. I think I feel a little better cuz I finally threw up around 4AM. But, I am still having BH contractions on my left side and I just don't feel "right." I called the dr and I am going in there at 12:45 today. As long as I feel up to it, I will try to keep you all updated! I just felt so crappy yesterday, and Evan and I didn't get home till almost 7:00PM. I just laid down on the couch to rest till bedtime...

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Glad you are going to the Dr.!

I'll be praying that you are feeling better today.

 

[peichef]

I had these great wrist bands that I used for sea sickness pre-pregnancy and they came in handy when preggers with DD.

SEA BANDS!!! I used them, too, when prego with my DD. I was still constantly nauseated, but at least they helped somewhat with the throwing up. Also, when preggers with my twins, I read in a book my Dr gave me that eating chips can help with "morning" sickness. It worked well for me.

So that's my best advice -- sea bands & salty chips. (Something about the salt & the fat that helps. I didn't question it, I just went with it & it worked well.)

 

[KellyTheChef]

SEA BANDS!!! I used them, too, when prego with my DD. I was still constantly nauseated, but at least they helped somewhat with the throwing up. Also, when preggers with my twins, I read in a book my Dr gave me that eating chips can help with "morning" sickness. It worked well for me.

So that's my best advice -- sea bands & salty chips. (Something about the salt & the fat that helps. I didn't question it, I just went with it & it worked well.)

Mmmmm....chips. Well, if I *must* try them...


Here's my update!

Drs appt went well. Heard the heartbeat (yea!), and she wants me to go on Pepcid AC to see if that helps. I actually felt hungry around 11, so I ate some Ramen noodles before we went. They stayed down, and I am only feeling slightly nauseous. She did not seem to be concerned about the BH, but this morning I was getting a pain in my right side up under my ribcage, and she said for me to call them back if that starts radiating towards my back. Or to call if I don't feel better by Friday AM, or if I start running a fever. They took a urine sample, but she said it takes 2+ days to get it, so they may not hear anything till Monday...

All in all, I am hoping I am past whatever the heck it was....I just want to stop feeling like I need to carry a bowl around with me! lol

Plus, tomorrow we are headed off to the zoo, and I want to enjoy it! There's supposed to be really nice weather all day! Yippee!!



Ok...sorry, but I have to get right back off the computer. Seems like I have been gone all day again, and I have some things to get done so I can go to the zoo tomorrow, and so my girlfriend doesn't run screaming out of my house in the morning cuz it is such a mess!! lol I feel like I have been jumping on CS for two seconds a day just to post about *me* and then ignoring everyone else...that's not what I am trying to do! Thanks again, for all the prayers and well wishes!