So, I didn't really talk much about bloodwork on the last post, because I just simply forgot!
I went into the CMH lab because my doctor is on the board of CMH and she really likes her patients to go there. I was all fine and dandy with no food or water in my stomach as requested. They did a full blood panel on me in regards to STDs and glucose. The nurse used a small slow flow on me and by the end of the blood draw (7 vials later) I almost passed out. I literally got super hot and the nurse had to break open 3 ice packs and give me the trash can to spit up what I could. It was quite traumatizing!
Usually, I am soooo good with blood draws and normally never have any problems.... this time was different for sure. Allie (one of my best friends, who is studying to become the most awesome nurse ever) said it was probably because I was dehydrated that they couldn't find my veins, etc.
My sister-in-law, Jessica and my best friend, Bryanne, have been my go-to lifesavers. Both know how to calm me down when I am freaking out and when I am worried about something I always go to them first. It is amazing to have such a good support system all around from family to friends.
On my complaint note... food aversions are the absolute worst. Clark and I walked into Vons, got 4 amazing pieces of filet mignon and the next day when I got home and looked at them, I almost had to run to the bathroom because they just didn't look appetizing anymore. I haven't been able to eat much meat, chicken, anything of a good protein source.... Eggs either! Which, in return, I have lost 12 pounds. I am not sure if it is my muscle or just the fact that my diet is VERY limited in regards to what I can eat or even look at.
My amazing husband is having to cook his own meals now because I can't simply stand the smell of cooking. It has been quite the struggle and even though I am very excited there are times where I go... is this karma for being a horrible child haha! I say that because I have already had my first UTI as well in this pregnancy. My doctor said it is quite common due to the fact that your hormones are changing so frequently and it has nothing to do with cleanliness but just the plain fact of your body working overtime. I have been on antibiotics for about 5 days now and I am finally starting to keep food down and my backache has gone away. My nausea was caused solely on the UTI and I am so grateful that the nausea isn't continuing on.
Enough with the rants... On a positive note, my face has been pretty stinking spotless other than a couple here and there and my moods (other than exhaustion) have seemed to start reining themselves in. I don't know if my husband can say the same but I think so, so it must be true, right?! :)
I go in for my next appointment in a couple of weeks and will update the blog again after that appointment!
Thank you for reading :)
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