Feeling in a Very Dark Haze

I have no concentration, no motivation, and no energy. I feel like I have a very thick fog around me.

This is not good for the work situation. I'm of no help to anyone. My body just wants to sleep. I'm scared I'm going to fall asleep right at my desk. This terrifies me. We have a very open office structure here.

Heartburn won't let up either. I've never had it before rascal. This is really affecting my appetite.

Looking forward to the doctor's appointment tomorrow to get the next steps begun.

Hopefully some sleep will come soon. (At home I mean).

Will This Week Ever End???

Things have been a roller-coaster ride since our return from our cruise. I've been sick with the flu or cold and the nagging cough is still with me. Seems worse when Rich is around - poor guy.

Also, my medical situation is taking a turn. I'm back on medication (that I was off for the first 5 months) but it seems "the cure is worse than the disease" these days. 3 specialists and 1 GP. All are concerned for my health so that when the baby is born, the situation doesn't affect the baby. (Healthy Mom = Healthy Baby).

I'm pretty shaken up by all the doctors appointments these past 14 days but I'm in very capable hands. Blood tests, diabetes test (no news yet) and just about everything else it seems like. PHEW!

The specialists are all in agreement that they want me to be in "remission" from symptoms not reduced symptoms before the baby comes. That means they are willing to go to whatever lengths necessary to get me there. We are in the midst of the first big step right now. Can't really go into it just yet but know that my family and doctors are behind me 100%. Thank you all!

As I've said since Rich and I started out, he's been the best thing that has ever happened to me. I mean it even more today and more and more every day. His strength is the one thing that is keeping me from losing my cool altogether. And Packers keeps me company no matter how I'm feeling. She's magnetically connected to my tummy these days.

For the next week or so, I'm going to be laying really low. I need to get my stress level down a LOT. Keep us in your thoughts. We'll chat when I'm back on higher ground.

At the 6 Month Mark and Still Sick (Coughing Hurts)

Yes, the baby is moving.  I can feel the little "rascal".  Presence was first felt when we were landing in San Juan PR on our way to our cruise.  "Rascal" appears to move more and more often when I cough.   My diaphragm is getting quite a work-out for the past 10 days.  I've never been sick like this before.  It's a chest cold I think but doc just said, it's expected.  UGH!  Got my flu shot and everything.  Oh well.

 

I was at home, sick, for 3 days last week.  I just worked from here.  The beauty of a laptop and a wireless network.

 

Doc has requested that I go in for the Gestational Diabetes test.  UGH!  Drink orange sweet syrupy carbonated drink and then sit for an hour.  Take blood.  Not looking forward to it.  Got to get it done this week or next.

 

I wanted to say thanks to everyone that reads my little blog.  I've heard from quite a few people (from ALL OVER) that have been reading up on our adventures of late.  It motivates me to write more.  Promise.  Well, back to work.