On happy news! Nate gave me my 10th injection, finishing off our 2nd vile of Makena. Marking our half-way point.
I knew that something has been up for a few days now. I've been getting many more contractions, overall irritability, and something just wasn't so right down below. I called base to see if I could get in to see an OB and as I should have expected, they didn't have any openings until sometime next week. The scheduler said she could get me in with my PCM the next morning though, so I jumped at the opportunity.
We dropped daddy off at work at 0700. Gave a urine sample at 0720. Waited at the Starbucks cafe in the hospital while we all had a cheese danish and cookies. 0750 we checked in to family practice. They got us in fairly quick. My sample came back clean, so no UTI. Doc threw a towel at me, left the room, and away we went for a sample and exam. 0820 we left with my sample to bring to the lab and commence our next wait. 0920 back to family practice we went to discuss the results. They pulled us back and she announced that I have a BV infection. Bleh. I get them fairly easy in pregnancy, so I wasn't surprised by the results, but am just surprised that it took this long to finally get one. After calling upstairs to OB, OB again, MFM, OB, and finally MFM, we were able to determine that it was safe for me to use Metrogel instead of oral Flagyl since it makes me so sick. She sent my rx down to the pharmacy where we had to wait another 30 minutes. On the plus side, my Makena had arrived a day early so we could pick it up as well. We finally made it out of the hospital at 1030, ran quickly to McDs for my hungry kiddos, and then onto speech therapy. We got home at 1230 and everyone crashed until it was 1500 and time to pick up daddy.
On the sadder news. It seems that the infection has really taken a toll on my body. Upon examination, non-u/s (so it could not be as bad), my cervix is down to finger width and soft. I am also dilated to 1cm through. We're hoping that after this 5 day round of antibiotics my cervix might start behaving again. I'm sure hoping. My next appt isn't for another 3w.
Showing posts with label 17P shots. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 17P shots. Show all posts
24w - VIABILITY! Woohoo!
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Hello everyone. I was hoping to update sooner, but with being quite under the weather and the fact that our laptop got the DOJ virus (for which we can't seem to purge), it has been difficult to find time for an update.
I am 24w. Viability. It it comforting to know that she has a small fighting chance now and that will increase exponentially as the weeks progress.
I had an appointment at 23w with an MD. Cervical length is holding steady at 4.1cm. I'm up 10.5 lbs. Blood pressure was 137/89. Q was head down and probably still is. I told her about the headaches, chest pain, weakness, dizziness, feeling of sickness, the swelling (especially at night), etc. She brushed me off and said I was probably a little anemic and to keep doing what I'm doing. She scheduled me to come back in a few days shy of 29w. I feel pretty defeated. She wouldn't even take a look at my lab reports. I'm sitting here now taking it day by day. I'm hardly functioning, but can atleast take care of the kids minimally and my personal needs. I'm increasingly exhausted and gaining those beautiful dark circles around my eyes. I seem to be developing carpal tunnel in my left wrist. Although, that was to be expected, I have gotten it with every baby thus far.
This weeks 17P injection led to a bit of tears. It wasn't so much that it hurt. It was a culmination of everything going on right now. I feel absolutely terrible, like the life has been zapped out of my body. Living everyday in pain and fear of what tomorrow is going to bring. Disappointment with my medical care. Upset with my body that I have to have these shots. I'm so glad to have a husband that completely understands. I will feel relieved when she is here and we can officially close this chapter in our lives. I cannot handle another pregnancy, physically or emotionally.
On the bright side. Here is my 24w belly pic. :) I've grown a lot in 4w.
I am 24w. Viability. It it comforting to know that she has a small fighting chance now and that will increase exponentially as the weeks progress.
I had an appointment at 23w with an MD. Cervical length is holding steady at 4.1cm. I'm up 10.5 lbs. Blood pressure was 137/89. Q was head down and probably still is. I told her about the headaches, chest pain, weakness, dizziness, feeling of sickness, the swelling (especially at night), etc. She brushed me off and said I was probably a little anemic and to keep doing what I'm doing. She scheduled me to come back in a few days shy of 29w. I feel pretty defeated. She wouldn't even take a look at my lab reports. I'm sitting here now taking it day by day. I'm hardly functioning, but can atleast take care of the kids minimally and my personal needs. I'm increasingly exhausted and gaining those beautiful dark circles around my eyes. I seem to be developing carpal tunnel in my left wrist. Although, that was to be expected, I have gotten it with every baby thus far.
This weeks 17P injection led to a bit of tears. It wasn't so much that it hurt. It was a culmination of everything going on right now. I feel absolutely terrible, like the life has been zapped out of my body. Living everyday in pain and fear of what tomorrow is going to bring. Disappointment with my medical care. Upset with my body that I have to have these shots. I'm so glad to have a husband that completely understands. I will feel relieved when she is here and we can officially close this chapter in our lives. I cannot handle another pregnancy, physically or emotionally.
On the bright side. Here is my 24w belly pic. :) I've grown a lot in 4w.
An exciting day, 20w!
Monday, August 12, 2013
Today has been a very eventful day for us and marked full of milestones.
To start with the beginning of the day. We are officially 20w. Half way done and I'm finding it hard to believe that DD2 could be here in 17w. I honestly think that I'll be one of those women that the first 17P dose that she misses that she goes into labor. This also marks the day that I officially go to L&D for any complications and they will attempt to stop my labor. My 20w belly pic. I feel like I'm showing so obviously right now, but I guess it's just a tiny little thing yet.
DH gave me my 5th injection today which marks our first vile of Makena gone and only four to go. He did really well and surprisingly I'm minimally sore. I'll probably be feeling it tomorrow though. Bleh. The picture below is of our shot set-up for anyone interested. The first needle is to draw out the medication and the second is to inject. You can also see our lovely Vlasic needle jar. I think we might be able to fill it for another vile before needing a new one.
We also had our Level II scan with the MFM today. I am officially up 4.6 lbs. Baby girl looks absolutely great. She was measuring 20w2d on everything and approximate weight of 13oz. She is sitting exactly how I thought she was. Her butt to my left and her head to my right, with her back to my belly. She also had her hand waving near my cervix as usual to say "hello!". Cervix is back up to 4.1cm so we got the go ahead to leave tomorrow on our week trip. Yay. Dr. B is also so confident in this pregnancy that he feels he doesn't need to see us again until 30w. I think that's fair, especially since everything started to hit the fan around then anyways. I had trace protein in my urine, but that's nothing to be too worried about. I think I am a bit dehydrated from the yard work we did yesterday. So far I feel goo an excited/relieved to count the weeks down. The top picture is of her in the fetal position. Her feet are above her head.
To start with the beginning of the day. We are officially 20w. Half way done and I'm finding it hard to believe that DD2 could be here in 17w. I honestly think that I'll be one of those women that the first 17P dose that she misses that she goes into labor. This also marks the day that I officially go to L&D for any complications and they will attempt to stop my labor. My 20w belly pic. I feel like I'm showing so obviously right now, but I guess it's just a tiny little thing yet.
DH gave me my 5th injection today which marks our first vile of Makena gone and only four to go. He did really well and surprisingly I'm minimally sore. I'll probably be feeling it tomorrow though. Bleh. The picture below is of our shot set-up for anyone interested. The first needle is to draw out the medication and the second is to inject. You can also see our lovely Vlasic needle jar. I think we might be able to fill it for another vile before needing a new one.
We also had our Level II scan with the MFM today. I am officially up 4.6 lbs. Baby girl looks absolutely great. She was measuring 20w2d on everything and approximate weight of 13oz. She is sitting exactly how I thought she was. Her butt to my left and her head to my right, with her back to my belly. She also had her hand waving near my cervix as usual to say "hello!". Cervix is back up to 4.1cm so we got the go ahead to leave tomorrow on our week trip. Yay. Dr. B is also so confident in this pregnancy that he feels he doesn't need to see us again until 30w. I think that's fair, especially since everything started to hit the fan around then anyways. I had trace protein in my urine, but that's nothing to be too worried about. I think I am a bit dehydrated from the yard work we did yesterday. So far I feel goo an excited/relieved to count the weeks down. The top picture is of her in the fetal position. Her feet are above her head.
18w Appt.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Monday - 17P injection went so much better this time. I was still incredibly sore. I think we've learned that my right cheek hurts the most afterwards (around 5 days) and my left cheek hurts the most at the injection site but then I am good to go. I guess we'll see for sure on Monday, left cheek is up. I have to call and make my first refill too.
We had our cervical check on Thursday. Baby girl must've known it was an exam day because she was upside down with her hands near my cervix waving. We also got to see her drinking amniotic fluid. The doc tried to get a shot of the goods, we hadn't told him that we knew yet, but she just wasn't in the right position. He took a peak at my cervix and it wasn't "good" news, but it wasn't bad either. My cervix is measuring 3.6cm, but some mild funneling. He didn't want to discuss it with me at all though, which I find beyond frustrating. After talking to my friend who dealt with IC, she has assured me that things are still ok. I guess we'll see what the MFM thinks for our Level II on the 12th.
We had our cervical check on Thursday. Baby girl must've known it was an exam day because she was upside down with her hands near my cervix waving. We also got to see her drinking amniotic fluid. The doc tried to get a shot of the goods, we hadn't told him that we knew yet, but she just wasn't in the right position. He took a peak at my cervix and it wasn't "good" news, but it wasn't bad either. My cervix is measuring 3.6cm, but some mild funneling. He didn't want to discuss it with me at all though, which I find beyond frustrating. After talking to my friend who dealt with IC, she has assured me that things are still ok. I guess we'll see what the MFM thinks for our Level II on the 12th.
P17 Round 2
Monday, July 22, 2013
Today marks the start of a new week of pregnancy and yet another 17P injection. I had the utmost faith in my husband since he did so well the first time. We walked through the steps together and I was highly cautious about making sure he wasn't going to stab me with the 18g needle. That thing is seriously scary looking.
We got started. I got into position. The opposite cheek this time so it was a bit more awkward for him to do since he is so dominant with his left hand. The stab wasn't the bad part, it was the injecting. He injected it much more slowly this time. It was absolutely agonizing. I had to lay my head on the counter to stop myself from passing out and/or throwing up in the bathroom sink. He actually admitted that he felt bad which stuns me, especially coming from the man who has been counting down the days until he got to wield that needle. He came my cheek a nice deep rub, since it was the only thing to give me some relief, and then I went to lay down for a minute on the bed to get the blood back to my brain.
I'm a bit sore right now. We'll see what tomorrow brings with how I am feeling.
The nurse suggested a thick bottle, like a Gatorade jug to put my needles in, but I didn't have any with lids before recycling went out. We ended up using a Vlasic pickle jar.
We got started. I got into position. The opposite cheek this time so it was a bit more awkward for him to do since he is so dominant with his left hand. The stab wasn't the bad part, it was the injecting. He injected it much more slowly this time. It was absolutely agonizing. I had to lay my head on the counter to stop myself from passing out and/or throwing up in the bathroom sink. He actually admitted that he felt bad which stuns me, especially coming from the man who has been counting down the days until he got to wield that needle. He came my cheek a nice deep rub, since it was the only thing to give me some relief, and then I went to lay down for a minute on the bed to get the blood back to my brain.
I'm a bit sore right now. We'll see what tomorrow brings with how I am feeling.
The nurse suggested a thick bottle, like a Gatorade jug to put my needles in, but I didn't have any with lids before recycling went out. We ended up using a Vlasic pickle jar.
First 17P Injection
Monday, July 15, 2013
I feel like a champion and I only flinched a little. I'm so proud of my hubby for being such a great sport and I bet as the weeks go by this will get much easier.
We started out by going over all of the pieces and how tos. It took about 30 minutes and then the real tense stuff began. I pulled down my pants... he counted to 3 and away we went. It was surprisingly not that bad. The stuff is thick and I could see DH having some difficulty forcing it in. I feel like a have a constant butt Charlie horse now, but I'm sure it will get better. Rubbing it seems to make it feel better though. I'm hanging out on the couch now, letting my leg and booty rest.
Excited for our next cervical check and big goods reveal on Wednesday. :)
We started out by going over all of the pieces and how tos. It took about 30 minutes and then the real tense stuff began. I pulled down my pants... he counted to 3 and away we went. It was surprisingly not that bad. The stuff is thick and I could see DH having some difficulty forcing it in. I feel like a have a constant butt Charlie horse now, but I'm sure it will get better. Rubbing it seems to make it feel better though. I'm hanging out on the couch now, letting my leg and booty rest.
Excited for our next cervical check and big goods reveal on Wednesday. :)
As of Tuesday, the shot now feels like I received a TDaP! It's so sore and achy. I hope that tomorrow it's not so bad.
Week 15
Friday, July 12, 2013
Now that we're up to date.
Tuesday: I am very anxious to get a call from the pharmacy about my 17P injections. For anyone with questions on what it is and does, here is the website: http://www.makena.com/ The nurse ordered them last week Monday, but because of the holiday and it being a military base, everyone had a long 4 day weekend. I was told that they should call on Monday, but here it is Tuesday and I have still not heard if it has made it into the office. I'm going to see what tomorrow brings before nagging the ordering nurse. DH gets to give me my first injection in office on Monday. I'm so very nervous that he's not going to be sweet about it.
Wednesday: Still no 17P. Gah. Sometimes I wish we could just have a "normal" pharmacy where you take your piece of paper, wait an hour, and then pick it up.
Thursday: I have 5 weeks of 17P in my hands. The pharmacy "forgot" to call me and tell me it was in. The nurse in OB apologized for the inconvenience.
Tuesday: I am very anxious to get a call from the pharmacy about my 17P injections. For anyone with questions on what it is and does, here is the website: http://www.makena.com/ The nurse ordered them last week Monday, but because of the holiday and it being a military base, everyone had a long 4 day weekend. I was told that they should call on Monday, but here it is Tuesday and I have still not heard if it has made it into the office. I'm going to see what tomorrow brings before nagging the ordering nurse. DH gets to give me my first injection in office on Monday. I'm so very nervous that he's not going to be sweet about it.
Wednesday: Still no 17P. Gah. Sometimes I wish we could just have a "normal" pharmacy where you take your piece of paper, wait an hour, and then pick it up.
Thursday: I have 5 weeks of 17P in my hands. The pharmacy "forgot" to call me and tell me it was in. The nurse in OB apologized for the inconvenience.
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