I think the roller coaster has pulled back into the loading area and is about to let me off! At least I hope so.
After a week and a half of up and down and up and down, I finally had a day of reprieve yesterday.
On Friday afternoon, I thought I might be on an upswing. The bleeding had all but faded, my cramping was almost non-existent and emotionally I had a good day. Then, after dinner, I got the worst cramps I have had this whole ordeal (yes, worse than post-op) which was followed by very heavy bleeding and worst of all...clotting. (Sorry to be so blunt and graphic, but no other way to describe it) It got so bad I was sobbing and in the fetal position thinking, "Wasn't this supposed to be ending?" I ended up calling my best friend (an ob/gyn nurse) and doctor. They both said that this is rare to happen this far after the procedure (a week exactly), but maybe all the tissue didn't get expelled, and if it got any worse, go to the ER. Luckily, after speaking to my doctor, the cramps had lightened up a bit and I decided to try to go to sleep and if I got any more clots, I would go to the hospital. I slept all night.
The next day, I just took it easy. That evening, we went out for a friend's surprise birthday party. Can you believe that I had only one cramp all day and only spotting.
cue trumpet and angel chorus
Sunday came and the kids let us sleep until 8:30!!!!!! I got up and no bleeding overnight. I felt the best I had in probably 10 days. And, best of all, I had no cramping at all and I haven't even spotted since. Emotionally, it was a good day, too. We went to church and sat with friends. Then, Max had a play date. Matt made a delicious dinner and we played with the kids.
Could this mean the train is pulling into the station and about to let me off? I sure hope so!
After a week and a half of up and down and up and down, I finally had a day of reprieve yesterday.
On Friday afternoon, I thought I might be on an upswing. The bleeding had all but faded, my cramping was almost non-existent and emotionally I had a good day. Then, after dinner, I got the worst cramps I have had this whole ordeal (yes, worse than post-op) which was followed by very heavy bleeding and worst of all...clotting. (Sorry to be so blunt and graphic, but no other way to describe it) It got so bad I was sobbing and in the fetal position thinking, "Wasn't this supposed to be ending?" I ended up calling my best friend (an ob/gyn nurse) and doctor. They both said that this is rare to happen this far after the procedure (a week exactly), but maybe all the tissue didn't get expelled, and if it got any worse, go to the ER. Luckily, after speaking to my doctor, the cramps had lightened up a bit and I decided to try to go to sleep and if I got any more clots, I would go to the hospital. I slept all night.
The next day, I just took it easy. That evening, we went out for a friend's surprise birthday party. Can you believe that I had only one cramp all day and only spotting.
cue trumpet and angel chorus
Sunday came and the kids let us sleep until 8:30!!!!!! I got up and no bleeding overnight. I felt the best I had in probably 10 days. And, best of all, I had no cramping at all and I haven't even spotted since. Emotionally, it was a good day, too. We went to church and sat with friends. Then, Max had a play date. Matt made a delicious dinner and we played with the kids.
Could this mean the train is pulling into the station and about to let me off? I sure hope so!
6 comments:
So sorry you lost the baby. Hope you are well and recovering.
just stopping by from SITS to say hi; hope you'll do the same.
Found you through Darcie's blog... SO sorry to hear about your baby. I wish there was something magical I could say to make you feel better.
hey there! got an award for u on my blog :)
I hope so too. I'm relieved that you're doing better. Hugs!
Hang in their. Time will help - Each day is a blessing and I know you are living to the best of your ability!
I'm so glad to hear you are doing better!
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