The last week has been pretty dire. I’m still having a lot of morning sickness; it’s hard to keep much down. I’ve had insomnia at night and saying I’m exhausted during the day is an understatement. I can’t whine too much, this pregnancy has still been easier then my last two.
With the twins I was put on bed rest almost immediately and had lost about 20lbs over the first 3 months. I had something called Hyperemesis Gravidarum. For those of you who don’t know what this is, Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is frequently described as consistent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy that prevents the woman from eating food and drinking fluids. This severe nausea and violent vomiting prevent the body from retaining and utilizing food and fluid. Some common concerns associated with untreated hyperemesis include:
· rapid loss of weight (sometimes more than 10% of pre-pregnancy weight)
· dehydration
· critical nutrient deficiencies in early pregnancy
· metabolic imbalances, including ketosis
· inability to participate in previous levels of activity, including daily living
I only gained a little over 25lbs with the twins and can’t believe I actually made it to 34 weeks and 1/7days. Between my disorders, the stress that Nathan caused me and me being in and out of the hospital with kidney infections and pre-term labor I have to admit that my current pregnancy is a breeze.
With Ridge it was much easier then the twins but still very difficult to even function. I was sick all day every day the whole 9 months no cracker, fluid or medicine helped. With him I lost 10lbs the first 2 months and didn’t gain my first pound till I was 7 months. Between 7 months and my delivery I managed to gain 65lbs which really took a toll on my body. I couldn’t imagine how this rapid weight gain was even possible; I didn’t even have much of an appetite. I ended up being 2 weeks and 3 days over due which I can’t even tell you how miserable I was. I finally delivered my healthy, fat baby and not but 24 hours after I had delivered the DR put me on a scale to see how much water weight I had been carrying and the scale showed that I had lost 45lbs in just one day. Now that’s a dieters dream!! So turns out I gained a healthy 20lbs with Ridge and the other 45lbs was water and junk =).
Well again this pregnancy is much easier then both so you would think I shouldn’t even be complaining right?! I agree with you. This pregnancy is pretty much your basic pregnancy. I’m still nauseous and still throwing up but other then that, what more can I expect?! I barely keep up with my 3 babies and somehow I manage to clean the house and cook a healthy dinner at night but I tell you what…..this is just down right grueling.
Ok so there’s my pity me moment. Everyone is allowed one every once in a while right?
With the twins I was put on bed rest almost immediately and had lost about 20lbs over the first 3 months. I had something called Hyperemesis Gravidarum. For those of you who don’t know what this is, Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is frequently described as consistent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy that prevents the woman from eating food and drinking fluids. This severe nausea and violent vomiting prevent the body from retaining and utilizing food and fluid. Some common concerns associated with untreated hyperemesis include:
· rapid loss of weight (sometimes more than 10% of pre-pregnancy weight)
· dehydration
· critical nutrient deficiencies in early pregnancy
· metabolic imbalances, including ketosis
· inability to participate in previous levels of activity, including daily living
I only gained a little over 25lbs with the twins and can’t believe I actually made it to 34 weeks and 1/7days. Between my disorders, the stress that Nathan caused me and me being in and out of the hospital with kidney infections and pre-term labor I have to admit that my current pregnancy is a breeze.
With Ridge it was much easier then the twins but still very difficult to even function. I was sick all day every day the whole 9 months no cracker, fluid or medicine helped. With him I lost 10lbs the first 2 months and didn’t gain my first pound till I was 7 months. Between 7 months and my delivery I managed to gain 65lbs which really took a toll on my body. I couldn’t imagine how this rapid weight gain was even possible; I didn’t even have much of an appetite. I ended up being 2 weeks and 3 days over due which I can’t even tell you how miserable I was. I finally delivered my healthy, fat baby and not but 24 hours after I had delivered the DR put me on a scale to see how much water weight I had been carrying and the scale showed that I had lost 45lbs in just one day. Now that’s a dieters dream!! So turns out I gained a healthy 20lbs with Ridge and the other 45lbs was water and junk =).
Well again this pregnancy is much easier then both so you would think I shouldn’t even be complaining right?! I agree with you. This pregnancy is pretty much your basic pregnancy. I’m still nauseous and still throwing up but other then that, what more can I expect?! I barely keep up with my 3 babies and somehow I manage to clean the house and cook a healthy dinner at night but I tell you what…..this is just down right grueling.
Ok so there’s my pity me moment. Everyone is allowed one every once in a while right?
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