Sunday, February 17, 2008 - Update
Yesterday I managed to sit on the couch all day. I checked my email and read some blogs. I thought I felt pretty good and I was like, hey, I knew I'd be back on my feet within 48 hours!
Sure. Best plans and all of that!
I called my husband to ask him if it was okay for me to go in the kitchen and make a big pot of chicken soup. He said no way, that I didn't need to get up yet, to give myself a day or so more to get 'up to snuff', as he called it....
Good thing I took his advice!
I didn't nap at all yesterday, and last night I didn't fall asleep till after 11:30.
This morning when I opened my eyes, the first order of business was to go potty.
As soon as I got out of bed, I could tell that I felt awful. No cramps, no increase of blood, but just heavy, weak, tired.
And starved! I had been awake since 7, looking at the clock, wondering if I should get up and make my own breakfast, (which probably would have really upset my husband because I need to be on bed rest right now), and I decided to just wait, try to fall back to sleep, or pray that my oldest daughter, who is an early riser, would get up and take pity on me, because by 7:30, I was pretty much getting ready to chew the sheets!!!
So I think at 8:30 I decided to try to get dressed, for the first time since Thursday, and see if I could do it myself.
I guess, sometime last night, I overdid it. I bet it was when I took a shower, with my husband sitting on the toilet seat with the laptop, just making sure I was okay. I think that shower trashed me! I couldn't even dry off my legs! But I could now stand to be in the same room with myself, and I was clean!
Now, here I sit/lay, back in my bed, semi propped up on pillows, feeling really tired! I think it was the combo of the shower and the late/restless night that pulled me back down.
My parents are coming over after church to eat enchiladas with us for my dad's birthday. No, I'm NOT making the enchiladas, my girls are going to do that! We put chicken breasts in the crock pot last night on low, and from here, it's pretty easy.
I'm so tired, soooooo tired.
Husband went to church with our oldest daughter and our 5 year old daughter, and everyone else stayed here to help out, and because he didn't want to leave me by myself.
I guess this is kind of a rambling, no point post, but I think I'm lonely right now, and I just wanted to touch the outside world. To talk to someone out there! I'm definitely overly emotional, and burst into tears at the drop of the proverbial hat.......
GayleB, do you think Old Creekside will do a home visit, with that Brie Mushroom Bisque and a taco salad thrown in???
I go to the doctor tomorrow morning, so I'll have more info on how my body is doing, probably by afternoon. Yeah, you'll get another boring installment from me!!
I've gotta go potty. Thank God the potty is about 5 feet away.
Comments
Sunday, February 17, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by duckygirl
None of these 'installments' are boring my friend. It's good to hear that you are taking it easy and that your family is there taking good care of you!
~Laura
Sunday, February 17, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Rebeca
Oh, I remember that first shower after my miscarriage. Erik went and bought a handheld showerhead so I could sit down and shower. It felt so good to be clean, although it wiped me out for a good while. I'm so glad your husband can be home with you this week. You really need to rest! I learned that even when you feel like you have the strength to do something you need to take it easy because you can overdo it and set yourself back if you're not careful! Bless you! Rebeca
Monday, February 18, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by EEEEMommy
Just you stay in bed, Miss! (This is me with my hands on my hips, speaking in my most nanniest voice.) Just when you feel like you should be getting up and doing something, just you remember what a wonderful opportunity this is for your family to serve you. It's excellent preparation for all of them!!!
So stay put!
I continue to pray for you!
P.S. I'm sorry I wasn't around earlier!
Monday, February 18, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
You're not alone. I know dozens and dozens of women personally who have gone through what you have. Hope that helps.
Stay in bed woman.
Emily
thelearningneverstops.blogspot.com
Monday, February 18, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Rebeca
Just checking in to see what the news is today! I'll check back later. Praying for you! Rebeca
Monday, February 18, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Soak up the luv, friend. I'm so glad you're ok!
Gayle
http://grace4gayle.blogspot.com
