After the initial toot heard 'round the world, there's been no additional passing of gas. Which presented a problem at yesterday's meals. Breakfast went fine, but lunch caused much discomfort. Dinner went smoother. We're not leaving until I have a bowel movement (that way we're here if there are any complications) so we're back to … Continue reading Two steps forward, one step back
The Waiting Continues…
Never thought I'd be so anxious to fart. Because it's the weekend, my regular docs are not available. I spoke with the on-call gyno who assures me that this waiting is completely normal. As long as I don't experience nausea and vomiting, we're good. It's just going to take time. The bowels freeze when they … Continue reading The Waiting Continues…
All I want for Christmas…
... is to fart. That's what's holding everything up. Ugh. Send tooting vibes today. Update 12/26/15 8:00am - still no toots. Will be talking with the doc to determine plan of action since I'm now losing weight. The IV can only provide so much.
The Day Before
Update: The hubby has reminded me to focus on the things I know for sure. He calms me in a way I can't describe. In a word, I'm terrified. I'm so incredibly anxious about what tomorrow holds and am impatient to know the full extent of what we're dealing with. The past week, I've been … Continue reading The Day Before
False Alarm.
Last night we ended up at the ER. Not surprisingly, I'm hyper aware of anything unusual going on with my body. I noticed my stool was a pinkish/red during the day, and while it gave me pause, I chalked it up to something I ate. (Anyone who has ever eaten an excessive amount of beets … Continue reading False Alarm.
All I can Do is Smile 