What an exciting week! So.. I have finally given in to taking some preg photos and have gotten over this 'am I big enough?' 'am I too big?' worries and just relaxed to let my body do what its going to do! Not like I really could do much to control that anyways right....So Lauryn has been kicking more and more and is growing so much! Her kicks have moved from little popcorn flutters to something like a little drum. I know that this is mild for what is about to come!
Thursday morning I woke up with major pains in the right side of my lower abdomen. I dismissed them and went to work. By lunch, the pain had increased and even though people at work told me it was most likely growing pains, I called the doctor to make sure and so that I would not have to worry. For procedure, they sent me to Labor and Delivery which made me sooo uncomfortable. I was very embarrassed to be there because I felt in my gut that things were ok. I guess we had to follow procedure. Truth is I didn't know what I was feeling and even though its hard, I can't just think about me and my pride. For Lauryn- I needed to be reassured that she was ok. After a thorough exam and ultrasound, Dr. Hughes concluded that my pain was most likely related to round ligament pain. On the way home from the hospital, I threw up the Vicodin they prescribed (oh so much fun). Dr. Hughes still wanted to see me the next morning for a follow-up visit. She asked me about my daily routine and work. She quickly told me that I needed to cater to myself a little more and cut back on the physical demand I am putting on my body (and Lauryn) during the day.
So... today I made a few first steps by sitting down during morning duty, drinking more water, and putting my feet up when I got tired. A few steps in the right direction!
