Since last time I've posted on this blog, a lot has happened. A lot of stress more like it - some of it was good, some of it was bad. There was a lot of growing for both, baby, daddy and me - and I think we're growing well. My hormones are driving me wild with emotions - whether they're driving me up the wall or down for a 12 hour nap - that's a different story.
All that said - I must warn future and current expecting mothers - stay away from stress like you would from the plague.
Do whatever you got to do - self hypnosis, reading, crocheting, throwing knives at moving targets - doesn't matter. Just Don't Stress out. It's incredibly unhealthy for you and your kitten.
I found out about a month ago that my little baby has what's called gastroschisis. This possibly could be one of the reasons why my migraines are one in a million right now - and have been for a long while, or it's quite possible medication that I was taking prior to getting pregnant was a cause for this condition as well.
After many sleepless nights and stressing and worrying about it like there's no tomorrow - I finally gave up on stress and started accumulating all the info that could possibly be gotten on the subject. Namely from the doctors, nurses, more doctors, online articles etc.
All the medical staff has a healthy outlook on this - and promises to take the best of care of the little one once he comes out. I have to deal with the fact that I won't be bringing baby home like most moms - but that should be alright.
I saw the fear in the eyes of the mom that was in that NIC unit. It's as if I saw mirror image of myself in those eyes. Freaky. But gave me hope. Because besides fear I saw hope. And that's what both my husband and I are doing is hoping for the best.
Migraines have been plaguing me. Noticed more stress more migraines - so my hubby and I try to work on our communication skills more and do something little every sunday to relax. Perhaps in time we'll both grow up to be just as supportive of each other as we should be in an equal partnership that is called marriage.
Anywhos, I'm rambling, a horrible defect from fatigue - and am going to sleep. As soon as I break up those two pups out in the kitchen. lol
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3 comments:
My grandson & his wife gave birth to little boy with gastro about 18 months ago. I know waiting for the birth was an extremely stressful time. She also suffers from horrible migraines. Over the counter migraine meds don't seem to have enough of a warning on them. But then they are often taken before a woman knows she is pregnant.
The good news is that 90% of these babies come through well with the care of experienced medical staff. I urge you to read EVERYTHING you can about the condition NOW so you can keep the medical people on their toes.
Our little guy is a smart happy loving toddler now. Since he was born prematurely by 3 weeks and spent 4 weeks in the hospital NICU he has had some delays, but thankfully they are readily overcome-able delays.
You will go through some very trying times - but you will get through it and you will grow with them.
Prayers and best wishes!
Please know that I am praying for you and your little one! Our daughter also had a tough prenatal diagnosis, www.ourlittlegemma.com.
I just wanted to share a site with you where you can find stories and ever even order free gifts for your little one. www.prenatalpartnersforlife.org. Please know that I'm praying for you!
Anonymous and Courtney, thank you so much for your prayers and good wishes.
My husband and I are expecting some trying times, but we both are hoping for the best as well.
We both wish the best for your little ones. :)
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