LittleAngel09
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So I haven't posted here for ages but I needed somewhere to vent.
I am so done with being pregnant! Don't get me wrong I'm excited about our baby but oh my, I've had endless illnesses since October last year!
Started with a chest infection that I couldn't shift that then resulted in weird palpitations and fainting episodes. I ended up in hospital for two nights have all sorts of tests, scans and x-rays. One included radioactive stuff being injected into me then being put in a huge machine to scan my lungs. Also had an echocardiogram and a 72 hr ECG. Turns out I have a small hole in my heart, which this pregnancy has brought out symptoms.
So I've been back and forth to the cardiologist and consultants who have decided it's fine to carry on as low risk.
I then had a cold I couldn't shake, which turned into another chest infection. It took 6 weeks and 5 lots of antibiotics to get rid of it. I've never coughed as hard or as much in my life. I'm now left with fluid on my lungs and inflammation of the lungs. I've been given an inhaler to ease the symptoms.
My midwife appointment last week didn't go well. I showed no growth in two weeks so I'm rushed to the day assessment unit for an emergency scan! Turns out they're satisfied with his growth, I'm just measuring the same?!?!
Anyway, Thought I was getting better when suddenly Tuesday night I get hit with the norovirus! Was ill for 12 hours then the horrid aching began. It's now Friday and I still feel weak, tired and unable to eat. Not to mention the painful heartburn I'm now experiencing.
Surely that has to be it for illness. I know there are people worse off with much worse illnesses, so please don't think I'm being a moaning selfish cow. But nearly 7 months of constant illnesses that stop you from functioning properly, and not being able to care for your other children yourself has gotten me down. I've not slept properly in months and am literally running on empty. Everyday I feel like just crying in a corner.
Roll on May 23! I need my body back.
Thank you for reading. Xxx
I am so done with being pregnant! Don't get me wrong I'm excited about our baby but oh my, I've had endless illnesses since October last year!
Started with a chest infection that I couldn't shift that then resulted in weird palpitations and fainting episodes. I ended up in hospital for two nights have all sorts of tests, scans and x-rays. One included radioactive stuff being injected into me then being put in a huge machine to scan my lungs. Also had an echocardiogram and a 72 hr ECG. Turns out I have a small hole in my heart, which this pregnancy has brought out symptoms.
So I've been back and forth to the cardiologist and consultants who have decided it's fine to carry on as low risk.
I then had a cold I couldn't shake, which turned into another chest infection. It took 6 weeks and 5 lots of antibiotics to get rid of it. I've never coughed as hard or as much in my life. I'm now left with fluid on my lungs and inflammation of the lungs. I've been given an inhaler to ease the symptoms.
My midwife appointment last week didn't go well. I showed no growth in two weeks so I'm rushed to the day assessment unit for an emergency scan! Turns out they're satisfied with his growth, I'm just measuring the same?!?!
Anyway, Thought I was getting better when suddenly Tuesday night I get hit with the norovirus! Was ill for 12 hours then the horrid aching began. It's now Friday and I still feel weak, tired and unable to eat. Not to mention the painful heartburn I'm now experiencing.
Surely that has to be it for illness. I know there are people worse off with much worse illnesses, so please don't think I'm being a moaning selfish cow. But nearly 7 months of constant illnesses that stop you from functioning properly, and not being able to care for your other children yourself has gotten me down. I've not slept properly in months and am literally running on empty. Everyday I feel like just crying in a corner.
Roll on May 23! I need my body back.
Thank you for reading. Xxx
