k2bdeutmeyer Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Just thought I'd pop in for a few minutes to say hello :) Kiran is 4wk old today. *sob* I can't believe how fast the time is going. I even KNEW it would go fast and I'm shocked and sad. I'm doing okay. My pubic bone is feeling much better and I'm able to walk around. I just have to watch how/when I turn to make sure I don't do it too quickly and hurt myself. I ended up with a rash that is still plaguing me despite a round of Diflucan and some topical Nystatin/Hydrocortisone cream. However, I think going from 3 to 4 has been, by FAR, the hardest. I'm exhausted and finding time to do ANYTHING (eat, shower, etc) is near impossible. It seems that my "free time" only exists in 10-20 min spurts, which is hardly time to do anything. I've decided (4 weeks in....you know, when nobody is asking anymore) what I need........about 3 weeks worth of lunches/dinners and a BIG box of craft type activities for the kids - complete with supplies and instructions that I can give to DD13 to do with the littles. They are bored out of their minds and fighting constantly. I'm in no hurry for Kiran to grow up, but I AM looking forward to when I at least have enough time to feed the kids AND myself without feeling like I'm going to have a mental breakdown, lol. And finally.....since it's HG Awareness Day, a little blip of what I posted on FB today: Seven months ago, I woke up each day wondering how I would ever make it through another hour, let alone another day or month. I spent my days vomiting and getting IV after IV. I threw up literally everything I ate or drank. The days were long and bleak. But, now, months later, I have a beautiful, healthy baby boy to hold and snuggle. I am an HG survivor. In honor of Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness Day, please take five minutes out of your day and visit www.helpher.org to educate yourself about HG. It truly is far more than "just morning sickness". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Aww, so so cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Great to see you, Kristin! Kiran is adorable. Good luck getting through this early stage, but you will all feel better soon. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Beautiful boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Awww, what a cutie!!! I had HG, too, and I was in the UK with a horrible midwife who told me there was no treatment, so I didn't even get meds or fluids or anything. I was so dehydrated I was peeling off sheets of skin, like a snake. My body shut down, and after DS was born I went directly into early menopause, with permanent health issues. I think it's really important to raise awareness of HG; I sure wish I'd known what it was called and what treatment options were available when I was pregnant with DS. :crying: Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 Aww, so so cute! Great to see you, Kristin! Kiran is adorable. Good luck getting through this early stage, but you will all feel better soon. :grouphug: :grouphug: Beautiful boy! Thank you :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Awww, what a cutie!!! I had HG, too, and I was in the UK with a horrible midwife who told me there was no treatment, so I didn't even get meds or fluids or anything. I was so dehydrated I was peeling off sheets of skin, like a snake. My body shut down, and after DS was born I went directly into early menopause, with permanent health issues. I think it's really important to raise awareness of HG; I sure wish I'd known what it was called and what treatment options were available when I was pregnant with DS. :crying: Jackie :grouphug: I'm so sorry. I had hyperemesis terribly my last pregnancy and ended up on a PICC line and hospitalized. And despite that I still have lasting health effects. My baby is beautiful and darling, but hyperemesis is terrible. I'm sorry you didn't get good treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 Awww, what a cutie!!! I had HG, too, and I was in the UK with a horrible midwife who told me there was no treatment, so I didn't even get meds or fluids or anything. I was so dehydrated I was peeling off sheets of skin, like a snake. My body shut down, and after DS was born I went directly into early menopause, with permanent health issues. I think it's really important to raise awareness of HG; I sure wish I'd known what it was called and what treatment options were available when I was pregnant with DS. :crying: Jackie I couldn't agree more!! I didn't get the best care, but it wasn't the worst either. I can't imagine getting none. I'm so sorry you went through that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 :seeya: Thanks for the update! He's precious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I hope this doesn't come off as creepy but ... I have an overwhelming desire to kiss his handsome little cheeks and make cooing noises. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 I hope this doesn't come off as creepy but ... I have an overwhelming desire to kiss his handsome little cheeks and make cooing noises. :) Not creepy at all....pics of itty bitty babies do the same to me. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 He does look very kissable. :) What a cute baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 He does look very kissable. :) What a cute baby! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I have a friend newly pregnant. She is carrying around her IV in a backpack type carrier. It is just awful what she (and you) go through. Koran is lovely. Enjoy your baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 he's so cute! And I am with you on the from 3 kids to 4 kids. I thought I would never make it. It was much easier when my youngest slept through the night. Hang in there! You will make it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Those pictures of him are just gorgeous. He is the perfect picture of 4 week old sweet boy. I would love to smell and squeeze him all day! :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Congratulations! What a beautiful baby! And I'm so glad you're feeling (a bit) better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 He's beautiful! I wondered how you were...nice to see you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 What a sweet little guy! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Oh the cheeks!! Glad you are feeling better, and I hope things settle down a bit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Congrats. He is such a cutie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Oh my word, he is adorable. Just perfection! I remember your illness so well, and I am so glad you got this bundle of perfection in reward for your suffering. I have to say I am thankful for you saying that from 3 to 4 is so hard. :) Our transition from 2 to 3 was by FAR harder than the first two. Everyone around us has always claimed that #4 was a piece of cake, lol, so I've always regretted not being able to talk dh into a #4 for us. :) (He wisely argued that before we had #3, that's what everyone had told us about #3!) enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMV Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Aww Kristin he is adorable! I'm glad you're feeling better. Hang in there---I know it's hard when you have three little ones at the same time. Until now we've never really had that and it is different. I'm blessed with a lot of additional help and both of my older daughters really enjoy spending time with their younger siblings so that gives us some additional moments. Right now we've been spending a lot of them trying to draw our foster daughter out of her shell but I'm looking forward to the day she can just go play with her siblings as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Congratulations! Your baby is beautiful! And thank you for educating us on HG. I knew very little about it. Wow -- you've been through a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Awww, he's adorable! And you are so strong! I never knew what HG was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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