Monday, February 04, 2008

My Pregnancy

So here's the short update. I've changed to a doctor (for the relief of all who aren't crazy about mid-wives) and I am on medication (nifedipine) to control the pre-term labor. The medicine works great, but lowers my blood pressure and makes me dizzy and have terrible headaches. I'm trying to get used to the idea that I won't be doing much for the next while... something I'm not so good at. You might notice, I've added a new little sidebar to countdown the days 'till the due date. Does anyone else have a problem remembering how many weeks along they are? I always have to count it down at least once a week. Maybe because I'm always trying to convince myself that it really isn't SO long until I can stop being nauseated. Did I mention how glad I am that this is my LAST TIME to do this?

6 comments:

stephanie said...

i'm glad you and your baby are ok. take it easy!

Keeping up with the Joneses said...

Congratulations on your baby to be!!! I know I'm getting this news a little late, but I am way excited for you and your family! I remember how sick you were with Oliver and I feel so bad for you when you are pregnant. You are a real trooper. Hang in there with being on bed rest! I hated it too! Is it a girl or biy? What names do you like?

Keeping up with the Joneses said...

I meant to say girl or boy! not biy, where's the spell check on these things anyway!

Leslie said...

we horns here in texas are very glad you went to the doctor. but i think you already knew that. :)

when i was on medication, i had the same side effects, but i think my body got used to them after a couple of weeks. i didn't notice it so much after that.

Collings Family said...

Charlotte, I feel for you with every fibre of my being! Pregnancy is so difficult in so many ways! You are such a trooper. I can't wait for you to be rewarded with your little boy and get back on your feet.

Anonymous said...

The 30 weeks + time is always one of the worst for me; you just are so uncomfortable and not feeling well. Those last 10 (well, for you, 5) weeks just seem to drag on. Hang in there! I can't wait to meet him!