It all started yesterday. My back on both sides started to hurt. I figured I had aggravated my muscle from coughing so much, and tried today to take it easy, not cough if I could help it! Heck, I didn't even do any housework!
My friend, and her two daughters were coming for dinner tonight, we all had spaghetti. I had finished loading the dishwasher with plates, and had a slight cough. I had put my left hand on my left back side where its been hurting the most, trying to take some pressure off from when I cough, and felt a pop sound. Immediately I was in PAIN. I could barely walk, I couldn't talk, I could barely breathe. I felt like I was going to pass out. My friend went downstairs and got my husband. He thought I had pulled a muscle and wanted me to sit down.. I couldn't even do that! I was literally in tears. The more pain I was in, the harder I seemed to cry which just made it worse. We decided to drive to the hospital to make sure that it was not something "serious".
Drove up to emergency, and they didn't even register me, just told me to go right up to labor and delivery. The nurse hooked me up to the machine, asked me questions about how I hurt myself and said she felt it was going to be a pulled muscle, but they would have the dr to come in to be sure.
After about 45 minutes of waiting, the dr came in and said it was a pulled muscle, that there was not much they can do, baby seemed to be fine and that if I wanted, he would give me a shot of morphine to take away the pain and prescribe me tylenol 3s. As I am someone who tries not to take anything even when not pregnant, I asked him if I could skip the morhphine and only have the tylenol 3 if needed. (mostly just to take some of the pain away so I could actually function.)
So now i am here at home, still in pain, a bit drowsy from the two tylenol 3s he gave me, and feeling hot. I can honestly say, that having brochitis, and then "coughing up a lung" is not fun! Wish me luck for tomorrow that I can get a somewhat decent sleep and not nearly in as much pain tomorrow. Not to mention, keeping your fingers crossed that I can ignore myself and not cough my head off (which makes the pain even worse!)
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Monday, April 28, 2008
Age is just a number....
this goes without saying for alot of things really. I know as we age, alot of people start feeling a bit scared, realizing that part of their life has passed them by and that they didn't really realize just how fast its gone. Some deal better with it than others do, some have mid life crisis, others accept that getting older is a part of life.
Although we can not change the fact that we age, we can affect how we age. Whether its working out (exercising) taking better care of our bodies and what we feed it...etc there are tons of things to keep us in "tip top" working shape.
Now what about fertility? Most of us know that as we age, unfortunately the quality and quantity of our egg supply diminishes and its alot harder to conceive. This is always frustrating especially for some couples who decide to wait just a bit longer to conceive or those that start and end up taking longer than they thought. I know some with age get really discouraged when they reach a certain age, thinking that its over, that they lost their chance, and some give up and "accept" their fate.
Now for those of you who are older, there is hope... although the road may seem a bit longer, and harder than those who are trying while younger, its not "impossible" for everyone. I actually wanted to share something.
I was at Superstore (grocery store by my house) and I took my daughter to the washroom. While I was waiting for her a woman who came out, commented on the fact that everywhere she turns she sees pregnant people (a woman who just left the washroom was pregnant as well) I kinda chuckled, and she then informed me she was pregnant too. I hadn't noticed at first, as she was a bit chubby, and turns out only 3 months along. She told me it was a surprise that they were expecting baby number 4. She had thought she was going through menopause, experiencing symptoms to support that, missed periods...etc. After she had missed it for 3 months was a bit more worried especially with gaining a bit more weight and started to expect the worst. Imagine her surprise when she went to the dr and he told her she was PREGNANT! Turns out, this woman was 51 years old, and her last baby was born when she was 44.
So I just want to say, that just because you are 22, 34, 48, 51...etc does not mean that you are "done" conceiving for sure. If you are trying at a later age, know that it can be done. I have been trying to get a friend from Todays parent who is now posting in 3rd trimester to supply her storey for Wednesdays story of inspiration. Shes a first time mom (soon to be) and is in her 40's, and I think that her journey although was long and challenging, is something that can be uplifting to people to hear:)
So get yourself checked out, find out your FSH level and see where your journey starts. Age does not determine all the time, when you will have that baby in your arms. Your birth certificate might say your a certain number, but only your body can tell you how it really feels.
Although we can not change the fact that we age, we can affect how we age. Whether its working out (exercising) taking better care of our bodies and what we feed it...etc there are tons of things to keep us in "tip top" working shape.
Now what about fertility? Most of us know that as we age, unfortunately the quality and quantity of our egg supply diminishes and its alot harder to conceive. This is always frustrating especially for some couples who decide to wait just a bit longer to conceive or those that start and end up taking longer than they thought. I know some with age get really discouraged when they reach a certain age, thinking that its over, that they lost their chance, and some give up and "accept" their fate.
Now for those of you who are older, there is hope... although the road may seem a bit longer, and harder than those who are trying while younger, its not "impossible" for everyone. I actually wanted to share something.
I was at Superstore (grocery store by my house) and I took my daughter to the washroom. While I was waiting for her a woman who came out, commented on the fact that everywhere she turns she sees pregnant people (a woman who just left the washroom was pregnant as well) I kinda chuckled, and she then informed me she was pregnant too. I hadn't noticed at first, as she was a bit chubby, and turns out only 3 months along. She told me it was a surprise that they were expecting baby number 4. She had thought she was going through menopause, experiencing symptoms to support that, missed periods...etc. After she had missed it for 3 months was a bit more worried especially with gaining a bit more weight and started to expect the worst. Imagine her surprise when she went to the dr and he told her she was PREGNANT! Turns out, this woman was 51 years old, and her last baby was born when she was 44.
So I just want to say, that just because you are 22, 34, 48, 51...etc does not mean that you are "done" conceiving for sure. If you are trying at a later age, know that it can be done. I have been trying to get a friend from Todays parent who is now posting in 3rd trimester to supply her storey for Wednesdays story of inspiration. Shes a first time mom (soon to be) and is in her 40's, and I think that her journey although was long and challenging, is something that can be uplifting to people to hear:)
So get yourself checked out, find out your FSH level and see where your journey starts. Age does not determine all the time, when you will have that baby in your arms. Your birth certificate might say your a certain number, but only your body can tell you how it really feels.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Update about my dr appt.
Every thursday from now till baby comes, I have a prenatal appt. Remember, when I was sick last tues/wed, I went into the walk in clinic wed morning to have the dr look me over and tell me it was a viral infection and nothing that they can really do about it. Today, I went to my prenatal appt and he questioned me about going to a walk in (I had tried to see my reg dr that morning, but apparently he does not work on Wed, hence the walk in) Anyways, I explained what I experienced, what I was still feeling and he listened to my lungs. Telling me I had a bronchitis type infection. Which would explain why I can not get rid of this stupid cough! Hes given me antibiotics. I asked him to listen to my daughter as well (she comes with me to my appts) and he said she has something too, not nearly as bad as me, but definitely something. So we are both on antibiotics.
Now here is my vent about this whole thing...sure a "viral infection" can possibly turn into something more bacterial right? So a "cold" Or such could turn into something more from time.....I get that. But what really bothers me, is that when going into my dr appt this morning (hes seen me from the time I was 2 months pg) And he just saw me 2 weeks ago, still has to ask me why I came in, or how he can help me today. I guess I dont know what to make of that. I understand, he probably sees TONS of people in that two weeks span, but I am obviously pregnant, I am obviously his patient and hes always done prenatal... arg.. just frustrating I guess. Then after figuring out I have a bronchitis type infection he asks about my allergy to the "penicillin" family. I had the Amphocillian when I was younger, and reacted badly to that as well as to sulpha drugs. I was told to tell people I was "deathly" allergic as they were not sure what a second does might do to me should I accidentally take it. Anyways, while going on about what he wanted to prescribe me, asks if its amphocillian or ammoxocillian I am allergic to. I point out that its amphocillian, but I was told not to take ANYTHING in the penicillin family... So this drives me crazy! I am not trying to "overrule" my dr, as he obviously has training that I dont, but why would he even consider something that might potentially harm me? He should know that anything in the penicillin family can be harmful if someone is allergic to one or the other correct?
Which brings me back to my whole lack of confidence with my dr. I have gone numerous times back and forth with wanting to stay with him, and then wanting to switch. Where I live, there are not tons of drs, so finding one to take you as a patient is hard. (otherwise, you have to always go in the walk-in clinic and see whatever dr happens to be there) My dr is polite, hes friendly, but I feel that I am not getting the same level of prenatal care that I did when I had an obgyn when pregnant wtih my daughter. This dr had to be reminded that I needed to get the RHogam shot, he needed to be reminded that I needed the forms for the glucose test. Not once has he measured the size of the uterus, to make sure that baby is growing. Today, hes checked to make sure baby is head down, and said that baby is in position the way that shes supposed to be.. which is good.. but I find myself lacking confidence in his skills. I originally wanted a dr who was going to be able to deliver my baby, someone who would look after me my whole pregnancy, and then be the one to deliver. Well my dr joined this other group of drs that now rotates on who is on call, so its going to be any one of 6 different drs that could deliver this baby, and I haven't even met any of the other 5. What a whiner I am! lol. Perhaps its a good thing though.. I guess I just dont know. All I can ask for is a safe and healthy baby after all of this is done, and hope that my choices have led me down that path. I do plan on researching the medication the dr prescribed for this "bronchitis" type infection to ensure that there is no harm to the baby.. I even asked the pharmacists when he filled my prescription! lol.
Wish me luck!
Now here is my vent about this whole thing...sure a "viral infection" can possibly turn into something more bacterial right? So a "cold" Or such could turn into something more from time.....I get that. But what really bothers me, is that when going into my dr appt this morning (hes seen me from the time I was 2 months pg) And he just saw me 2 weeks ago, still has to ask me why I came in, or how he can help me today. I guess I dont know what to make of that. I understand, he probably sees TONS of people in that two weeks span, but I am obviously pregnant, I am obviously his patient and hes always done prenatal... arg.. just frustrating I guess. Then after figuring out I have a bronchitis type infection he asks about my allergy to the "penicillin" family. I had the Amphocillian when I was younger, and reacted badly to that as well as to sulpha drugs. I was told to tell people I was "deathly" allergic as they were not sure what a second does might do to me should I accidentally take it. Anyways, while going on about what he wanted to prescribe me, asks if its amphocillian or ammoxocillian I am allergic to. I point out that its amphocillian, but I was told not to take ANYTHING in the penicillin family... So this drives me crazy! I am not trying to "overrule" my dr, as he obviously has training that I dont, but why would he even consider something that might potentially harm me? He should know that anything in the penicillin family can be harmful if someone is allergic to one or the other correct?
Which brings me back to my whole lack of confidence with my dr. I have gone numerous times back and forth with wanting to stay with him, and then wanting to switch. Where I live, there are not tons of drs, so finding one to take you as a patient is hard. (otherwise, you have to always go in the walk-in clinic and see whatever dr happens to be there) My dr is polite, hes friendly, but I feel that I am not getting the same level of prenatal care that I did when I had an obgyn when pregnant wtih my daughter. This dr had to be reminded that I needed to get the RHogam shot, he needed to be reminded that I needed the forms for the glucose test. Not once has he measured the size of the uterus, to make sure that baby is growing. Today, hes checked to make sure baby is head down, and said that baby is in position the way that shes supposed to be.. which is good.. but I find myself lacking confidence in his skills. I originally wanted a dr who was going to be able to deliver my baby, someone who would look after me my whole pregnancy, and then be the one to deliver. Well my dr joined this other group of drs that now rotates on who is on call, so its going to be any one of 6 different drs that could deliver this baby, and I haven't even met any of the other 5. What a whiner I am! lol. Perhaps its a good thing though.. I guess I just dont know. All I can ask for is a safe and healthy baby after all of this is done, and hope that my choices have led me down that path. I do plan on researching the medication the dr prescribed for this "bronchitis" type infection to ensure that there is no harm to the baby.. I even asked the pharmacists when he filled my prescription! lol.
Wish me luck!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Updated Pregnancy Pics!
So much harder to just take the pictures of myself lol, but here is me at 35 weeks!
and another!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Everybody lets Feng Shui tonight!
I think that alot of people must have heard of the term "Feng Shui", its about organizing your surroundings to bring in more positive energy not only into your lives but also into your homes. I have also located some "fun" information about using Feng Shui to also help with the conceiving process as well! Its about symbolizing fertility and placing it in certain aspects of the room. I do believe that Feng Shui is also very similar to the "laws of attraction" that you will often read about in the book called "the secret" (this is also on the lower right part of my blog linked to youtube with some clips from the movie)
So what I have done is linked the article that I have located that gives you ideas of "fruits' that are known to symbolize fertility. So not only can you use these as decorations around the home (like a fruit basket) But also locate paintings, pictures, carvings of these fruits and its known to improve fertility as well (especially when placed in the bedroom!)
http://www.wofs.com/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=33&task=view&id=41
Do You Have Problems Conceiving?
Tip4 : The Feng Shui of Good Fortune Fruit for Fertility Symbols of good fortune fruit for fertility manifest the positive aspects of descendants' Chi within your living space. In this issue, you will discover how you can use these auspicious fruits to decorate your home and embellish the wonderful energy of descendants' luck. These good fortune fruits may be displayed lavishly, in fruit bowls or as images in paintings or even as carvings. The best part about good fortune fruits is that these are Feng Shui symbols that you can eat.
Pomegranate
The pomegranate is a wonderfully auspicious fruit. An average fruit is slightly bigger than a baseball, it comes in various Yang shades ranging from yellows to reds. When opened up, it reveals plenty of sweet, fleshy seeds. This symbolizes the luck of many offspring, which is why the pomegranate fruit is regarded as a symbol of fertility. It is said to create the kind of descendants' luck that gives you many sons, all filial and respectable, with a successful future ahead of them. The auspicious pomegranate also symbolizes a happy family that is blessed with good and filial children who will each grow up to bring honor and glory to the family. When a mother eats a pomegranate fruit during the New Year, it is said that she can expect to give birth to sons during the course of the year. Many Chinese parents advise their young newly-wed second generation to display a painting or a carving of a pomegranate in their bedroom to create the luck of having many healthy children.
Lichee
A Chinese riddle goes like this, "Red cloth wrapped around white cloth, white cloth wrapped around a black globe. What is it?" The answer: the lichee. The lichee is a deliciously juicy fruit with bright red skin. Similar to a large strawberry in shape and size, the red skin peels away easily to reveal opaque white flesh. A single black seed lies within. When the lichee is drawn with the longan, it is reputed to signify a marriage union that is blessed with clever descendants. Young married women are encouraged to eat the lichee fruit to create this kind of luck for themselves. Paintings of auspicious fruits should always include the lichee.
Longan
Slightly smaller than a lichee, the longan is a rounded fruit with an olive brown shell. Delightfully thirst-quenching, its opaque flesh is sweet and juicy. The longan also has a single black seed. The Chinese (Cantonese) characters for longan can be literally translated to mean dragon's eyes. When depicted with the lichee, the longan is reputed to signify a successful and fruitful union that is blessed with many bright children. For this reason, young married women are advised to eat the longan fruit to enhance their own fertility luck.
Lotus Seeds (Lin Chee)
Similar in size and appearance to large peanuts, the lotus seed signifies auspicious offspring luck. It is always featured in the dishes of a Chinese wedding dinner, especially in the dessert or sweetmeats. Lin Chee or the seed of the lotus is an excellent symbol of descendants' luck. Consuming and displaying lotus seeds in the home is said to enhance and speed up the arrival of grandchildren.
Water Chestnuts
Approximately the size of a ping-pong ball, water chestnuts have a thin black skin. The water chestnut is a rounded flattish bulb rather than a fruit. Its sweet white flesh is firm to the touch and crisp to the bite. According to Feng Shui principles, it is auspicious to hang a painting of good fortune fruits in the dining room. So when water chestnuts are displayed together with the lichee, they denote clever children in the family. Make liberal use of all these good fortune fruits to energize the Chi of good descendants' luck. You will soon discover the potency of the Feng Shui of good fortune fruit for fertility. The most enjoyable part is, of course, eating your tasty Feng Shui symbols. Have fun with your edible Feng Shui for fertility!
So what I have done is linked the article that I have located that gives you ideas of "fruits' that are known to symbolize fertility. So not only can you use these as decorations around the home (like a fruit basket) But also locate paintings, pictures, carvings of these fruits and its known to improve fertility as well (especially when placed in the bedroom!)
http://www.wofs.com/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=33&task=view&id=41
Do You Have Problems Conceiving?
Tip4 : The Feng Shui of Good Fortune Fruit for Fertility Symbols of good fortune fruit for fertility manifest the positive aspects of descendants' Chi within your living space. In this issue, you will discover how you can use these auspicious fruits to decorate your home and embellish the wonderful energy of descendants' luck. These good fortune fruits may be displayed lavishly, in fruit bowls or as images in paintings or even as carvings. The best part about good fortune fruits is that these are Feng Shui symbols that you can eat.
Pomegranate
The pomegranate is a wonderfully auspicious fruit. An average fruit is slightly bigger than a baseball, it comes in various Yang shades ranging from yellows to reds. When opened up, it reveals plenty of sweet, fleshy seeds. This symbolizes the luck of many offspring, which is why the pomegranate fruit is regarded as a symbol of fertility. It is said to create the kind of descendants' luck that gives you many sons, all filial and respectable, with a successful future ahead of them. The auspicious pomegranate also symbolizes a happy family that is blessed with good and filial children who will each grow up to bring honor and glory to the family. When a mother eats a pomegranate fruit during the New Year, it is said that she can expect to give birth to sons during the course of the year. Many Chinese parents advise their young newly-wed second generation to display a painting or a carving of a pomegranate in their bedroom to create the luck of having many healthy children.
Lichee
A Chinese riddle goes like this, "Red cloth wrapped around white cloth, white cloth wrapped around a black globe. What is it?" The answer: the lichee. The lichee is a deliciously juicy fruit with bright red skin. Similar to a large strawberry in shape and size, the red skin peels away easily to reveal opaque white flesh. A single black seed lies within. When the lichee is drawn with the longan, it is reputed to signify a marriage union that is blessed with clever descendants. Young married women are encouraged to eat the lichee fruit to create this kind of luck for themselves. Paintings of auspicious fruits should always include the lichee.
Longan
Slightly smaller than a lichee, the longan is a rounded fruit with an olive brown shell. Delightfully thirst-quenching, its opaque flesh is sweet and juicy. The longan also has a single black seed. The Chinese (Cantonese) characters for longan can be literally translated to mean dragon's eyes. When depicted with the lichee, the longan is reputed to signify a successful and fruitful union that is blessed with many bright children. For this reason, young married women are advised to eat the longan fruit to enhance their own fertility luck.
Lotus Seeds (Lin Chee)
Similar in size and appearance to large peanuts, the lotus seed signifies auspicious offspring luck. It is always featured in the dishes of a Chinese wedding dinner, especially in the dessert or sweetmeats. Lin Chee or the seed of the lotus is an excellent symbol of descendants' luck. Consuming and displaying lotus seeds in the home is said to enhance and speed up the arrival of grandchildren.
Water Chestnuts
Approximately the size of a ping-pong ball, water chestnuts have a thin black skin. The water chestnut is a rounded flattish bulb rather than a fruit. Its sweet white flesh is firm to the touch and crisp to the bite. According to Feng Shui principles, it is auspicious to hang a painting of good fortune fruits in the dining room. So when water chestnuts are displayed together with the lichee, they denote clever children in the family. Make liberal use of all these good fortune fruits to energize the Chi of good descendants' luck. You will soon discover the potency of the Feng Shui of good fortune fruit for fertility. The most enjoyable part is, of course, eating your tasty Feng Shui symbols. Have fun with your edible Feng Shui for fertility!