Well, nothing to report.
Lower back pain, crampy, tired, sometimes nauseated. Fun! The discharge is the same, but perhaps more of it with more water included. Is my body trying to wash out a clot or a polyp? I can only hope that this is the issue. Maybe it's trying to wash out my UTI--unbeknowest to me until 12 hours ago, can cause pre-term labor. Why did all these doctors not treat it right away? I spent two months with this freaking thing. "Just drink water," they said. Gallons and gallons later, I still have the UTI. Thank God it's being treated now.
They put me on a full-spectrum antibiotic until my urine culture comes back, then they're going to put me on a specific antibiotic to kill that miserable sonofabitch bacteria that's jacking everything up. Sunday is the big day. I just have to get through two more days of bedrest and waiting. WEEEE. At least I'll have my husband around to help me. Thank God for small favors. I could actually spend the time in bed then instead of removing knives from the hands of my two-year-old as he runs away from me.
This spotting crap is getting me down. It's not going away, but just continuing as if it's going to be my constant companion. My one comfort is that the doctor said it's "not true vaginal bleeding," and "my cervix is closed and the baby is doing well." Sounds hopeful, right?
Maybe my cervix or placenta is just irritated from my untreated UTI. I wonder if this could happen. It sure would explain the back pain. Maybe the infection is in my kidneys and that's why I feel like I ruptured a disc. Maybe my urethra is on fire and that's why I'm having lower abdominal pain, too.
Maybe, maybe, maybe.
My hopes are up for Sunday. Hang in there, Elias. You're loved! You're wanted!
Don't go.
5 comments:
I'll be making dua for you and the little one. It is a good sign that the cervix is closed. I had a really bad UTI once and it caused severe back and abdominal pain so just try to keep thinking positive thoughts!!!
I can't believe they just told you to drink water:/ Not only can it cause preterm labor but it can also make you septic without treatment!
Sending good thoughts your way. I delivered healthy twins at the end of January. I am letting you know this because I, too, got stuck on bedrest because of a UTI that caused about 8 hours of labor before they could stop the contrations. With the proper antibiotics (which it sounds like you are getting) and a lot of water, I was able to carry the twins to 34 weeks (which is good for twins). So hang in there. Stay in bed (seriously don't do anything) and all might still be okay.
Hugs!
-Barb
Hey Barb. I'm so happy for you. I'm glad they were able to help you deliver healthy babies.
I lost my baby a couple of days ago. I went into labor. They gave me a shot which stopped it for 24 hours, then the labor just started right back up. Delivering my baby killed him. I feel so terrible. I know that eventually I'll come to terms with it, but right now I can't stop crying.
I have an appointment in a month with a specialist to see what the hell is wrong with me. I just want some answers.
Sending love,
Beth
So sorry about your loss. Joe and I send love your way. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Thanks Barb!! Send my love to your family and give the little ones lots of kisses :)
I wish I could meet them! You guys still in Chicago?
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