So far things have progressed nicely! I fit in less pre-preg clothes which means I need to get more maternity items. *gag to clothing shopping*. I am also hoping we don't get a very cold winter since I have a hunch that none of my cold weather coats will zip closed. I should also invest in shoes or boots that zip or velcro or just slip on. tying laces is way too much work ;)
Housework has become a burden because simple things like bending down to pick something off the floor reduce me to huffing and puffing like an old person. "I am wiped out!" this is a current thought during the day while I try to get things done. I unfortunately enough, was excluded from the group of women who get more energy during the 2nd tri. I did stop vomiting though! and that was a blessing!!! but I have heard that some 1st tri symptoms can return towards the end. Please let it not be the nausea that returns!
My pregnant brain has decided that the english language is overrated. I cant remember words mid sentence. Only better way to describe this is with an example:
"Hey, did you get the umm.. uhh... gimme a second.................. OH mail! wait.......what was I talking about?....OH YEA did you get the mail today?" *FAIL*
at this rate it will be a miracle if I remember my name when I get to the home stretch.
On a more positive note, my lil gummy bear is doing well! she is still quite active in the womb. Shes bigger now so those cute pokes and flutters have become pointy feet, knees, elbows and hands jabbing away at my organs. So much going on in there that I cant keep track! I have also determined that my bladder is very comfy. It must be like a posturepedic mattress. Or at least thats my guess which is based off the fact that she lays on it CONSTANTLY lol.
Pregnant and Epileptic
So important I underlined it :). In honor of this months awareness I'll talk about how its been dealing with the neurological disorder and creating a life at the same time.
When my husband and I decided to start having children the first thing I did was talk to my neurologist about weening off of my antiepileptic meds. Not an easy task with the withdrawal symptoms but I felt it was worth it. I wouldn't suggest this unless you've spoken with your doctor and determined that its the best solution. For me it was because I had an EEG thats results were good and I felt it was worth the risk of going off the meds to prevent birth defects.
After we found out we were expecting I had to be very careful through the first tri. This goes with any pregnancy but with mine I had to constantly stay in tuned with my seizure threshold. Anything from being dehydrated, not eating enough, sleep deprivation or just stress can lower the threshold which would make me more proned to a seizure at that moment.
Things have gotten a little easier since then because the miscarriage rate had decreased but it hasn't disappeared. A constant stress in my life right now is wondering if something will happen and i'll see, hear or smell an aura which will lead to a seizure. I dont think I have to explain why falling down and convulsing would be bad for a baby in a womb.
In the beginning of my 2nd trimester we were worried because I started getting migraines. Had to get another EEG to make sure they weren't auras and that there was no seizure activity in my brain. That was an uncomfortable night/day. 24hrs with wires attached to your head when you have to pee every hour obviously isn't a party :P
Since I am now into my 3rd trimester I worry a tad less. Migraines are gone for now and I am used to being pregnant. But my concerns now focus around whether my brain will tolerate labor contractions or if it will throw me into a seizure. Pain can be a trigger for some people. If this is the case then I am in for a rough labor.
Dont get me wrong, if I were to have an aura today or feel "funny" I would race to my doctor and get back on my meds immediately!! But since I have been in fairly good health and my lil one is doing well things are looking positive. Heres hoping this stays under control through the rest of the 9months!
~Before I end this post I'd like to discuss entering the 3rd trimester. I have been blessed with light braxton hicks for now. In a week they could be horrible but right now I am lucky because I would classify them as uncomfortable but not painful. I don't feel ready to already be at the last trimester but at the same time I am feeling more and more fed up with this pregnancy. So theres basically 2 trains of thought.
1. Thank goodness! Last Trimester couldnt get here soon enough! Im so ready to get my lil one out of me!
2. Oh my.. i am NOT ready. Time please slow down!
All I can say is Its a good thing I still have that. Time. For now I just keep chipping away at my to do list :)
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| Lilianna in 4D. I added the captions all over the pic because its kind of hard to make everything out. Trust me though, shes beautiful!!!! |
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