Friday, August 15, 2008

21 Weeks!



Wednesday I started with diarrhea. By the middle of the night I was very ill with horrible stomach cramps and by the morning I was unable to keep water down. The doctor had me go to the hospital for fluids. All 4 babies are healthy and doing good. I was still very ill and had to spend the night since I was still unable to keep food/water down. The final trick was potato chips. Yummy! I never did lose my appetite, I just felt awful. Apparently there is a bad flu bug going around here and I got it. I was told today that I could go home if I keep lunch down. On a good day I would never have been able to eat what they delivered. So, Josh kept it down and I am home. On the serious side, I feel much better and am able to keep home cooked meals down.

This all made me realize a couple of things: 1). I am not like I was before this pregnancy and have to be very careful. 2). I am not going to wish for a day of no food again. 3). Reassurance that I want to stay out of the hospital as long as possible. Don't get me wrong, the staff was good to me but I get so much better care at home. The food there, I wouldn't fed my dog. My hospital bed at home is so much better too. 4). That I have a large support group of family and friends. Thank you all!

I'm still struggling with acid reflux. I sleep a lot more now! Which might be that I am still anemic and am adding yet another medication for that. Boy, is it tiring growing 4 babies. They are all still very active! The hospital bed does make it easier to get in and out of bed. By increasing my fluids during the night has seemed to help reduce my morning contractions. So, I am having to get up more at night. But every time I get up I drink even more. Its a constant intake/outtake. Whatever works I'll do! Any one watching the Summer Olympics? Michael Phelps has got to be part dolphin. He is amazing! GO USA!!!!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yeah, 21 weeks!!! Sorry to hear that you caught a bug but glad that you are better and back at home. I do recall you mentioning that you would love a day without food. I guess you really have to watch what you wish for! You are doing great with everything though. Take care!!! --Kim Rains

Anonymous said...

SO GLAD YOU MADE IT HOME!!!!!! THE GIRLS ARE PROVING TO BE VERY STRONG AND STUBBORN AND THAT IS FANTASTIC. 21 WEEKS ALREADY! WONT BE LONG NOW ALTHOUGH I KNOW THAT FOR YOU IT SEEMS VVVVEEERRRYYYY LONG! HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND, LOTS OF REST, AND CONT WITH YOU CURRENT INTAKE OUTPUT SCHEDULE. HA HA. LOVE DEB

Anonymous said...

Wow, look at that belly. Too cute! And I love your shirt! -Kim