Well...I didn't make it to the cardiologist yesterday. Here's the story:
Well, THANKFULLY, Marc was driving me to the appointment yesterday morning, and I started feeling very faint. I was very close to passing out for about 5 minutes. It was terrifying to not be able to breathe and just see blackness for that long. I had no clue what was going on and got really worried about the baby. Each little kick during that five minutes was PRICELESS. Needless to say we called the cardiologist and they said take me to the ER, which HAPPENED to be connected to the cardiologist office. So glad we were close!! The nearest hospital is 30 minutes away from where we live. I was okay to walk by the time we got there. I spent three hours there, and they were so nice and thorough. They tested everything related to my heart: blood work, EKG, etc. They monitored the baby too, who was nice and active. =) The ruling was that I was probably dehydrated and they gave me a heart monitor for 24 hours to wear, and I'll go to the cardiologist on Monday. WHEW! I think all of this is mainly my body getting used to having a little parasite in me. =) Lesson learned...drink water!!
I'm glad I just need to wear the monitor for 24 hours...it's a pain in the butt! =) I didn't sleep well last night, but that was partly because BITO was kicking/hitting me in the ribs. It's the most active he/she has ever been...and to think a few days ago I was worried. =) Yesterday was quite humbling, and it is tempting to worry about me fainting when I'm by myself, but GOD IS SOVEREIGN. Please pray for the lady next to me in the ER. She had a brain anurysm (sp?) and was rushed to surgery. Marc and I pretty much heard them giving her the low down about possibly dying. She wasn't even able to say bye to her husband...he had left to go get something at home and wasn't feeling well himself because he had recently had a heart attack. How's THAT for a wakeup call?? Every day carrying this baby and being healthy is a blessing!
Thank God for your blessings today!
Stephanie
1 comment:
Stephanie,
Thank God you and the baby are o.k.! Praise God!
I have had 2 similar experiences when I was dehydrated too. I was experiencing severe cramps in my legs and even into my toes. Ended up in the ER too.
Water is very important to our lives. The biggest % of our bodies is made up of water! I think 98 %. So, keep those glasses coming and drink every ounce of it several times a day.
So glad to hear that you were close to the hospital. I know Marc must of been really scared too.
I hope you get a good report at the heart doctors today. Please keep us posted if you choose too.
Remember we all love you and are praying for you every day.
Having your first baby can be kinda unsettling, because it is something you have never experienced before! And your body does feel so-o-o- different. The second baby is much easier, because it is not a new experience.
If the baby kicked real hard toward the end, I use to say "it has to be a boy and he will be a foot-ball player!" Or maybe she will be a dancer with all that kicking or maybe a "cheer-leader" It is all that stuff that is so strange.
But Stephanie, you are a strong and postive person and God will see you through all the miracle of child-birth!
You are going to be a wonderful Mother, and Marc will be a wonderful Father. God is going to bless you both with a healthy baby.
Take care and God bless you both and your baby boy or girl.
Love you,
Grandma G.
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