As Mike said yesterday, I’ve been having a very rough few days. Besides my emotional state, I’ve physically been a disaster. Jackie! and I went to an awesome wedding on Saturday for our friends Jen & Kwasi (Mike went to another wedding for our friends Lilla & Dave…hate the double bookings). I had a headache, but when don’t I, so I decided to just power through it and do my best to have fun. I danced even though I knew I shouldn’t because of my pinched sciatic (something I haven’t mentioned here because I just get tired of talking about crappy stuff). So when I started barfing on Saturday night, I figured it was because I’d overdone it.
But then the barfing didn’t stop, and the headache just got worse (and the sciatic was piiiiiissed but whatever, that’s what I have physical therapy for (more on that later)). I couldn’t get comfortable because my face & head felt like they were on fire, and I couldn’t keep anything down – food OR drink. My mom came down to take care of me on Sunday while Mike met a deadline, and then when he was done with work he took over. It was a rough day & night. I have a hard time really admitting when I’m feeling badly, because all I can think about is my little Maddie and how she always had a smile even when she felt sick.
I had to admit yesterday morning, though, that I was feeling really, really bad. So I called Dr. Looove and forced Mike to take me, because I couldn’t be sure I wouldn’t pass out or vomit while in the waiting room. Dr. Looove gave me a thorough exam (after exclaiming over my belly – she never saw me when I was pregnant with Madeline), and after a bunch of boring stuff discovered I have insanely clogged sinuses and diagnosed me with a severe sinus infection. She prescribed me antibiotics, a pain medicine, and an anti-nausea drug. I also got two shots while I was there, because what’s a couple more shots for me?
I’m hopeful the anti-nausea drug works. It’s Zofran, which I know is a very powerful nausea medication. But since I’ve tried literally EVERYTHING to help with my nausea and NOTHING has worked (every single tip you all have left on my blog? I’ve tried, with no success), AND I’m still losing weight, she decided it was time to start with the anti-nausea drugs. Dr. Risky had mentioned the anti-nausea drugs in the past but Dr. Looove took the bull by the horns.
Here is a lovely picture of my daily drug regimen (minus the two extra shots I got today):
Those pink pills are the size of my pinky finger.
I see Dr. Risky in the morning, and I’ll fill her in on my latest adventures. And hopefully, she’ll be able to sneak in that ultrasound. We’re still battling the insurance on those.
kristeneileen says:
My friend Anne, who is also on pregnancy #2, had to go on Zofran and it has made a WORLD of difference for her… I really hope you start to feel better soon, mamacita. Sending you & your awesome Mike (& Rigby too!) our
jenB says:
I can also recommend the Zofran. I hope it works for you. I would say you have enough on your plate (so to speak) already. Go you!
.-= jenB´s last blog ..Seven Years in Tibet =-.
Cinthia says:
Dunno if this tip came up, but it totally changed things for me (and I apologize in advance if you’ve already read it or are sick of advice).
I used to suffer from sinus infections constantly. Then one day, reading a natural cures website I’ve had success with in the past (earthclinicdotcom) I came across a bit of information that was hard to believe, but was actually that I was able to prove not soon after. It said that artificial flavoring in ice cream sometimes gives some people a really really bad sinus infection. I don’t remember the connection, but it’s there on the site.
Bottom line, they recommend drinking apple cider vinegar at the onset and you should be fine the next day, provided you keep chugging the awful stuff. I hate ACV, and the taste makes me gag, so what I do is I pour a tablespoon or so of it into a glass of Martinelli’s apple juice or apple cider (and all it does it give it a bit of a tang), and just drink glasses and glasses of it all day. I make it a point to at least finish a quart or so of it.
It’s not fun, but it’s not that bad, and I’ve woken up feeling much better the next day. Meanwhile, the one time I DIDN’T do it (namely the first time I read about it) I suffered thru antibiotics and a sinus infection that lasted a good 2 weeks.
I haven’t had a sinus infection since and I tell you, I really enjoy that.
Heather says:
wow I’ve never heard of that. I’ll definitely try it.
Lyndsy says:
I’ve been following your blog for a while, but have never commented. I really hope these drugs hope you feel better! I’d like something to be easy for you, even if it’s just for a little bit!
.-= Lyndsy´s last blog ..Lyndsy: 1, Tiger Mountain: 0 =-.
Jewels says:
Ick. Feel better soon!
dysfunctional mom says:
Zofran is a wonderful thing. I hope its helping you.
Erica says:
Good Morning my dear sweet Heather,
My first thoughts this morning when I woke up were of you and how you were feeling. You were in my thoughts all day yesterday. I was so worried about you. Thank you so much for asking Mike to up-date for us and of course for today’s update from you. I’m so very sorry to hear that you have been feeling so unwell. Thank goodness for your lovely husband and super Mum doing such a good job looking after you. Please thank them from all of your supporters, its so comforting for us out here who are so helpess to help you to know that you are in such very good hands – with your family and your Dr’s.
Dear sweet Heather, you have so many people all around the world loving and supporting you. You are in our thoughts daily.
Wishing you a very speedy recovery. Please take very good care of yourself and of course of your special Binky Bean.
Thinking of you, Mike, your precious Maddie, your special Binky Bean and of course Rigby.
With love
your friend, Erica
catherine lucas says:
Let’s hope they can do the ultra sound. That alone might make you feel a bit better emotionally. In the end, even if we all read and support you, you still have to go through it.
You are courageous beyond words… Good on Mike for taking care of you.
.-= catherine lucas´s last blog ..To come… =-.
amanda says:
Holy crap – I am so sorry you are feeling so badly!! I’ve got my fingers crossed that you get that ultrasound…good luck!
xo from CT,
Amanda
.-= amanda´s last blog ..early. =-.
Katy says:
just to cheer you up, i have included a little clip (hopefully via html coding goodness) of a scene from the adult cartoon futurama (the deep south episode). the gist of this part of the episode is that they have been dragged to the bottom of the ocean. they have to go out in the water to collect food, but the pressure will obviously kill them. the professor says that this is the perfect time for one of the characters (fry) to try out his new, experimental anti-pressure pills. when he shakes a pill out of the bottle, we see that it’s the size of the professor’s hand. the character (fry) says “i can’t swallow that!” and then the professor says “well then, GOOD NEWS! it’s a suppository!”
sorry that’s so long. i’m not sure if the comments will allow me to do html.
if mike is the long, lost sibling/twin-come-10 years-too-early of my friend that i think he is, i think mike would love this show. if that sentence made sense.
i just thought that hearing that voice every time you took your horse pills would make you laugh a little. heaven knows you certainly deserve it.
i hope the anti-nausea pills help. and chicken broth with saltines is a good starter food for upset stomachs. feel better!
Heather says:
HA I’ll be sure Mike sees the links!
Bec says:
I hope you’re feeling better soon
A friend of mine too Zofran during her second pregnancy, she had…can’t remember what it’s called, but seriously severe morning sickness that lasted her entire pregnancy. Anyway, she said it helped, she still felt unwell but she could function like a person again.
.-= Bec´s last blog ..Taking a break =-.
Pascha says:
It’s called “Hyperemesis.” I unfortunately know that because I had it during my pregnancy. I couldn’t even take it by mouth, I had to get a PICC line and was on TPN and lipids, and a Zofran pump.
Oh Heather, I’m glad they figured out what was wrong, and I hope you are feeling better soon. If you’re still getting sick a lot, ask for orally disintegrating tablets for the Zofran.
Sally says:
I’m wishing you well, Heather. Grieving, pregnancy and sickness is SUCH hard work. I wish you lived in this country (Australia), where you could get better access to ultrasounds, and free. You deserve that with this pregnancy and so much more.
xo
.-= Sally´s last blog ..Home =-.
Kate in NZ says:
Wow, those are some impressive pills! I hope they work for you. Sinus infections are horrible, I know, and you really don’t that on top of everything else. Get well soon…
.-= Kate in NZ´s last blog ..First Day =-.
NoL says:
UGH on the sinus infection- I can’t imagine that on top of the morning sickness. Hope the pills work their magic!
Bonnie says:
Wow! You are having one heck of a time. I know I have mentioned this before, but you may want to give this a try…
http://karenhurd.com/concern_morning_sickness.html
Gail says:
Heather, I’m sorry you feel so bad. I know the zofran should help a little, I used too during my pregnancy. The thing that helped the most was IV fliuds, when I was the sickest. Could you ask Dr Risky about that, it might help with your h/a as well as the nausea too. I hope you feel better soon!!
Kathryn says:
I sure hope the Zofran helps with your nausea! And hopefully getting rid of the sinus infection will keep your headaches at bay. I just wish you could enjoy this pg, instead of all these physical ailments and of course mourning over Maddie. Life shouldn’t be so unfair.
I’ll keep my fingers crossed that you get another ultrasound tomorrow! Maybe if you’re dressed in all purple you’ll get extra good vibes from Maddie.
.-= Kathryn´s last blog ..Dirty toenails =-.
Liz says:
Hope you feel better for the remainder of your pregnancy!
.-= Liz´s last blog ..2 Years =-.
Tara says:
Zofran saved me when I was pregnant. I really hope it helps you. Thinking of you and hope you feel better.
Ann says:
I’m so sorry you are feeling under the weather, Heather, and sinus infections are just nasty all round. I used to get them a lot when I lived in Germany — very damp weather. The treatments were more alternative there than here in Canada, they used to have me “rinse” my sinuses with cooled boiled water and salt through a “nasal douche”. it sounds gross, and it is, but it works well at the beginning of a sinus infection. I now do this when I start getting an infection or a cold lingers.
When I was pregnant I only had mild nausea, but what cured me was a trip to Paris where I ate chocolate croissants all day long!
I hope you have a nice, reassuring glimpse of Binky today, and that you feel better.
Krissa says:
My husband is German and he has tried to get me to use a neti pot – HA! I can’t do it. Glad it worked for you. You are brave to do that! It scares me…kind of makes me think of water boarding.
Heather says:
Neti pots freak me out! But my sinuses are TOO clogged for one to even work right now.
Anita Tedaldi says:
My mom is always trying to get me to use the neti pot and so many people say it has made a huge difference – if you use it every day – but that thing looks scary and unfriendly
.-= Anita Tedaldi´s last blog ..Not comparing Anna Paquin to H1N1 =-.
Al_Pal says:
Oh goodness. Hoping you are feeling better very soon!
Susan (woo222) says:
Keep us posted, Heather. Yikes, you really have a lot of cruddy things going on at once. I do hope you get the ultrasound. Please take care of yourself and I hope you feel better as soon as possible. ~Susan
.-= Susan (woo222)´s last blog ..Who knew being clean was so dangerous? =-.
Lynn from For Love or Funny says:
Oh, Heather, I’m so sorry you’re sick, but I’m so glad that the docs were able to diagnose it quickly. I, too, suffer from sinus infections, and they can be wicked.
I have allergies, so I do “nasal lavage” as Ann above me mentions as well. It helps keeps my sinuses relatively clear, and I haven’t had a sinus infection in over a year.
Sending a big healthy hug!
.-= Lynn from For Love or Funny´s last blog ..Quality time gut check =-.
Shannon Kieta says:
Heather…
To help cheer you; I have a honkin’ sinus infection too! WTF? It’s like 98 degree’s and August where the hell did we get sinus infections? I would much rather ME have it than YOU! You need to slow down partying girl! Skip the wedding’s. or at least the boogying down part. Binky must NOT like to dance sister!!! I have no help on the neausea. I was never sick a day with wither one of my kids. Only severe back pain. How much longer do you have to go? Hang in there baby! You are doing great!!! And a note to Bink: SPREAD EM!!!! Auntie Shannon wants to see!!!
Krissa says:
Oh my, that is a lot to be going through all at once. I sure hope you’re feeling better and can keep food down asap. Get a lot of rest if you can. (((Hugs)))
Maura says:
I totally understand.
I was shockingly sick when prego with my twins. I literally carried barf bags with me and spent part of my time at work curled under my desk or asking someone to knock me out for the duration.
I was on a mix of Zofran and Reglan every three hours (yes, set your alarm) with a Phenergan shooter to top it off.
Try to keep up with the meds. If you think you’re okay and you back off, you’ll regret it and it will take days to fix.
Like you, I had weight problems (which I don’t need to tell you will not “help” your “situation”)
The meds helped me get through.
Good luck. I’m thinking about you.
Jenn says:
I’m so sorry that you are feeling so awful. I finally just had to get zofran as well and it was the one thing that finally worked. I pray it works for you and also that your infection goes away quickly.
Tami says:
Im sorry you are having such a hard time. My thoughts and prayers are with you daily.
Big hugs to you,
Deborah says:
Don’t Mess With the Zofran. Ha! Get it? Get it? Oh, never mind.
I hope you’re feeling better today and that you get that ultrasound. Take care of yourself and get lots and lots of rest.
.-= Deborah´s last blog ..Reflection =-.
Suzanne says:
Someone above recommended the neti pot — there is also a version where you squeeze the tepid saline rinse up your nose with a bottle. My ENT always makes me do this in combination with antibiotics because it helps drain the sinuses so the antibiotic can work. It is gross. But it works. I also use it when I am getting a cold to fend off sinus infections in the first place.
Feel better! Take it easy — you’re allowed to feel crummy and just rest.
cindy w says:
Oh lord, that is awful. I hope the Zofran works for you. That’s what they gave my mom for nausea when she was taking chemo, so I know it’s some really powerful stuff.
Hope you’re feeling better soon. xoxo
.-= cindy w´s last blog ..Random Sunday bits =-.
Aunt Becky says:
Zofran or Phenergan are both excellent drugs and I hope they help you stop with the vomiting.
.-= Aunt Becky´s last blog ..Let’s Have a Playdate in Court! =-.
andrea says:
So sorry you are sick, there is really nothing worse than being pregnant and then sick on top of it.
Just a little note on the Zofran, although it was my miracle drug with both pregnancies, however it does cause some ‘uncomfortable’ side effects. Without too much detail, just make sure you are getting plenty of fiber and drink a ton of water. I ended up on more meds just to help combat the side effects of the Zofran, but it was totally worth it.
Lisa says:
Sorry you’re feeling so sick. Being sick while pregnant sucks. i hope you feel better soon.
Hugs and healthy vibes coming your way.
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..Tiny Toddler Friendships =-.
Janelle says:
Zofran is awesome. I took it when I was pregnant with my daughter and couldn’t keep anything down. I still felt pretty bad, but at least didn’t puke multiple times a day. I hope you feel better soon!
.-= Janelle´s last blog ..An exercise for my destructive side =-.
Amanda says:
I’ve never left a comment. But I do read your blog everyday. I just wanted to tell you I too suffer from bad n/v in pregnancy. I’m currently 20 weeks + a few days and I’m still on Zofran. It’s a miracle drug. I still vomit once every few days but much better then what it was before. Good luck to you and I hope you feel better soon.
Jessica says:
I hope you feel better soon and good luck on getting the ultrasound!
Randi says:
With both of my kiddos I had to be on Phenergen – a suppository. Yeah, suppositories are NOT fun, but it worked. If the Zofran doesn’t work, look into the Phenergen.
.-= Randi´s last blog ..Local Fair! =-.
Dawn says:
Yeah, I know someone who said that the day … the very DAY she went on the Zofran was the first day she felt good enough to do anything in her pregnancy.
Sciatica is a bitch. An evil, evil bitch. I had it for most of my pregnancy. Alex had his shoulder buried in mine. Felt like someone ripping a rusty serrated knife through my right ass cheek. That said – chiropractor helped.
.-= Dawn´s last blog ..PSA: Don’t Kiss The Dicks =-.
moosh in indy. says:
You mean they’re just giving you Zofran now?
Oh how I hope it works for you, it’s the only thing that got me through 9 months of barf.
.-= moosh in indy.´s last blog ..facepoo(k) =-.
Kattie says:
Oh, Man! I hope you get to feeling better…easier said than done right….? Thought about you yesterday, which is still crazy to me that I think about you guys throughout my day…and I have never met you. I guess that is the power of word…and the internet. Hugs, prayers, and love to you and your family!
Alli says:
Oh I hope the Zofran helps you! I had a stomach bug when I was pregnant and was given that to help, and it did! Here’s to hoping that modern medicine helps you out!
~Hugs from TX
.-= Alli´s last blog ..I Can Only Take So Much… =-.
Jennifer says:
OMG Heather–you poor baby! I hope you feel completely better soon and that the anti-nausea drug really helps.
I scared of swallowing big pills–I’m impressed that you can do it!!
Also–crossing my fingers you get an ultrasound!!
.-= Jennifer´s last blog ..Sand Art and Love Shacks =-.
daisybv2 says:
Well I am glad you got some meds girl and hopefully are starting to feel better,
Zofran is my best friend, I get extremely sick when I am preggo and the only thing that makes it better is that it worked wonders for me, and I tried a few different ones and it is the only one that worked.
I would keep taking if you need to cause it really does help. Good luck today I will be thinking of you
.-= daisybv2´s last blog ..I wanted to stab my eyes out =-.
Amy says:
Zofran worked wonders for me. I was sick for 17 weeks and this was the only way I could get out of bed in the morning. Here’s hoping you find the same relief with them!
Amy says:
PS… andrea was right about the ‘uncomfortable’ side effects. Double up on the fiber. No, better make that a triple. TMI? Maybe, but I wish someone would’ve warned me about it.
Michelle Pixie says:
I sure hope you feel better soon! I had a pinched sciatic with my pregnancy and its miserable, sounds like you are getting your fill. Take Care (((Hugs)))
.-= Michelle Pixie´s last blog ..My Little Towel =-.
amy d says:
Sending lots of love and healthy vibes your way. Feel better soon mama Spohr!!!!
.-= amy d´s last blog ..My Wife Stock Just Went Up… =-.
MommyK says:
So I never comment because I don’t REALLY know you, but I actually have a helpful piece of advice…
When I was preggers with #2 and #3 (twin boys) I had AWFUL sciatic issues. Pretty much to the point that I couldn’t pick up my 14 month old and it sucked. Anyhoo, I went to a chiropractor who specialized in treating pregnant women. She used a technique called the “Webster’s Technique” and I was TOTALLY back to normal in 2 weeks. It was like magic, I swear. Just wanted to share the info with you.
Hope your nausea goes away with this new drug and you get to feeling better soon.
Also, thank you for sharing your life with all of us strangers in the internet.
.-= MommyK´s last blog ..Family Pictures – The Story =-.
Adelas says:
finally got smart; reading your post in the AM before heading to work so i’m not in the dark all day like I was yesterday. have to post fast though. will be in suspense until any tweets come through with updates. thinking of you.
.-= Adelas´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday =-.
Kristin says:
Oh I hope that Zofran makes you feel better. I was on it right before the twins were born for a full day and it worked.
Thinking of you.
.-= Kristin´s last blog ..Unknown =-.
Rebecca says:
Delurking to say that Zofran totally saved me during both of my pregnancies. Feeling better also improved my mood greatly. But, one side effect is constipation, so be sure to drink plenty of water. I would take constipation over nausea any day.
Hope you’re feeling better soon.
Michelle says:
I work at a hospital and zofran? The way to go. You can get it in many forms and it is safe in pregnancy. I know many women who have found relief with it.
Hope you feel better soon!
chatty cricket says:
Zofran is your best friend. I took it throughout all three of my pregnancies after ending up hospitalized not once, not twice, but THREE times for dehydration during my first pregs. Give it a little while to kick in, but when it does? hooooo howdy will you feel like a new woman.
.-= chatty cricket´s last blog ..inchworm =-.
Kristen McD says:
Ah, Zofran. Two pregnancies with hyperemesis = a lot of Zofran. If it doesn’t work to well, ask for a shot of it too (since as you say, what’s another shot?). Until the shots took the edge off my vomiting I couldn’t even keep the pills down.
And yeah… FIBER.
Marti from Michigan says:
I am so sorry Heather (and Mike).
There is nothing wrong with missing Maddie, nothing at all, after all it has only been a little over 4 months since she became an angel. I’m so sorry you’re not feeling well. I get migraines with high humidity, and I have never been to California, so I have no idea what the weather is like there. I hear a lot about fires out there and wonder if they are near you and if you might be smelling the smoke, which for me triggers headaches too.
I keep taking my raspberry gummy Boost B vitamins daily and they do help with my headaches (VitaFusion).
Zofran = Bliss!!! It’s a wonderful drug, I hope it cures your nausea.
I hope you feel better soon. Just rest, no worries, rest. Maddie is right there by your pillow, I just know she is.
Lindsay from Florida says:
Feel better, Heather. I hope that the ultrasound comes through, and maybe Binky will help make you feel better by telling you if it’s a daughter or son you’re expecting!
regan says:
During the first four months of my pregnancy I lost 20lbs and it was Zofran that finally saved the day. I hope it works as well for you.
.-= regan´s last blog ..small victories =-.
Anna Marie Hinnant says:
Sinus infections are the worst. I use saline spray to clean mine out when they are infected – I can’t handle a neti pot. Makes me feel like I’m drowning. Good luck with the Zofran – it’s good stuff!
Feel better soon – and HUGS.
Mary in Texas says:
Hey Heather…I took Zofran during the day and Phenergan at night for nausea and they worked. I found the Phenergan to be the best but it also knocks you out. I hope Zofran provides some relief for you!
Also, don’t know if it eases your mind, probably not, but I went to a high risk OB with my first pregnancy and now again with this one (due Feb. 15) and she sees me every two weeks. But she DOES do an ultrasound every time. Darn insurance…I hope you gets yours straightened out.
Funny…my sciatic on BOTH sides is killing me. I never thought to do physical therapy. Brilliant!
Hope you get an ultrasound today and the money shot you are looking for. But more importantly, I hope you get one so you can see Binky is doing JUST fine:)
Trisha Vargas says:
Feel better soon Heather. I hope Dr. Risky can let you sneak a peek at Binky for peace of mind, even if Binky crosses his/her legs on you at least you can check in on Binky.
I hope the zonfran kicks in real soon for you and I hope you are able to rest well and get rid of that awful headache.
(((HUGS))) from Florida
Trisha Vargas says:
Oops. I have fat fingers. ZOFRAN. My bad!
Rachel says:
Zofran is a wonder drug for nausea. The generic has worked very well for me, it didn’t work for a friend. Once she switched to the real stuff she felt much better. So if it doesn’t work, get the real stuff.
Never feel bad about feeling bad. I think you have earned the right.
Karen says:
So sorry about the sinus infection. I’ve been battling one for the last two weeks and feel your pain. (And what’s with all the sinus antibiotics being the size of someone’s finger? I can barely choke mine down…)
.-= Karen´s last blog ..Sweet! =-.
Miche says:
I hope you feel better soon! I am so sorry you are sick; I always hate large pills. Take care, my family is thnking of you guys.
.-= Miche´s last blog ..Time Is Flying By =-.
Christiana says:
Aw, Heather, I’m so sorry you’re not feeling good. Hopefully these added drugs will work their magic quickly and you will be back to normal very soon.
.-= Christiana´s last blog ..Aye charumba- IKEA =-.
LD says:
Zofran is amazing. So amazing. I don’t know why they didn’t give it to you sooner!
Tara says:
Hey Heather. I hear ya on the sciatica. I had that problem and it was evil, oh so evil. Yoga helped me through it and I haven’t had problems since.
I get really bad headaches too. I go through a bottle of ibuprofen like nobody’s business. And I want to get pregnant, so I decided I would consult a naturopath about it. Regular doctors just tell me I’m an “overly anxious” type. Thanks. Helpful.
So anyway, this naturopath thinks I have too much estrogen and need to balance the progesterone. I’m taking several supplements, and among those is a Calcium-Magnesium combo. I’ve done a ton of research on this, and Magnesium is proven to be extremely effective with many ailments, headaches among them.
Maybe it’s the placebo effect, but it is seriously working. It relaxes my system so that my first reaction isn’t a headache. Plus it’s safe during pregnancy.
You might want to ask your doctor about it. I don’t know about you, but headaches ruin everything and it’s a beautiful day when you don’t have one.
Good luck,
Tara
Eddy says:
This is the first time I have ever commented but I have been reading your blog when Maddie was born! What a beautiful angel she was on earth and is now forever!
I didn’t read what others suggested about nausea but I have given more than one pregnant lady crystallized ginger! It works wonders for upset stomachs. I take it for “motion sickness” and when I feel like I am going to be spending a lot of time in the loo!
Another thing to try is Papaya tablets. This also helps calm the stomach.
Both of these things are natural and work really well. You can purchase the crystallized ginger (not just plain ginger as that will really burn your throat) in the spice section of the grocery store and the Papaya either in the vitamin section or in a health food store.
I know you now have the other med, but if this hasn’t been suggested you might consider trying it!
I will continue to say prayers that you get better real soon!
Kim says:
Good gravy woman, when it rains it pours eh? I hope the zofran works for you. My sil used it and it was fantastic for her.
Let’s see a belly shot, I want to see your cute self (after you get feeling better of course, cause really who wants to take a picture of themselves after they’ve been fevering and headaching and vomiting for days on end?)
xoxox!
.-= Kim´s last blog ..Unexpected Beauty =-.
Jessica says:
When I get the flu I vomit for days. Can’t stop, thanks to my guillian barre. I couldn’t keep anything down either, so they gave me zofran which was a GODSEND. I hope it works for you because they give it to people for their chemotherapy treatments so it’s a good drug!
I hope you feel better soon! Sending love vibes to you and Binky!
Kelly says:
Keeping everything (except my eyes!!) crossed that the anti-nausea drugs do the job for you, AND that you get the ultrasound AND that Binky plays nice and lets mommy and daddy see who they are waiting to meet!
That’s an impressive array of drugs!
Love and hugs, as always
.-= Kelly´s last blog ..Cyclone Alyssa part 2 =-.
tara says:
you poor thing. i am crossing my fingers all your sickness goes away TODAY. NOW. enough already for you. thinking of you always…. big hugs to you, mike and maddie. xoxo
Marin D. says:
I was violently ill with both my pregnancies. I used Zofran. Ask for the ODT (Oral Disolving Tablet) version. It works much better since you don’t actually have to keep it down. I ended up on a pump (intra-muscular 24-hour drip) of it for several months during both my pregnancies. It makes a difference. It doens’t necessarily solve the problem but it at least took the edge off! Good luck! {{ HUGS }}
Tiffany says:
LOVED Zofran when I had horrible nausea with my second son. LOVED. It does constipate you though, just FYI, you don’t need any extra problems on top of your current ones. Hope you feel better soon!
Jen says:
I hope the Zofran works and that you feel better very soon! Let us know how your appointment goes!
.-= Jen´s last blog ..Munchie Mondays – Tangy Cauliflower =-.
Courtney says:
Wow that is a lot to go through!! I hope everything goes well tomorrow!! Good luck on the sneaky ultrasound! God Bless.
Courtney in New York
.-= Courtney´s last blog ..Six Word Saturday! =-.
JAR says:
Those belly exclamations are a fun part of the pregancy. They’re not so fun if you’re not pregnant, though.
I hope you’re feeling better soon. The drug companies should send you a thank-you note this year. Argh.
.-= JAR´s last blog ..Pick Me! Pick Me! =-.
Sunny says:
Zofran is an awesome drug. My son had the flu really bad right before his 1st birthday and wouldn’t eat or keep anything down, one dose of that and he turned right around.
I hope you feel better very soon!
.-= Sunny´s last blog ..Feeling Better =-.
Jayme Q. says:
I’m going to echo what everyone else has said — Zofran is amazing. When I was pregnant, I tried every remedy known to man and NOTHING worked. They finally prescribed me Zofran and it made everything 100% better. I could actually function like a normal human!
I’m really hoping it works as well for you and that you’re feeling better soon. ((Hugs))
Glenda says:
Sending you hugs XX and hoping for a quick recovery. Can’t wait to read the update and see if DR Risky gave you the much awaited ultrasound.
Jaclyn says:
Ohhhhh, sorry you are feeling so terrible. Zofran is the wonder drug and my guess is that it will work fantastically for you! Just a bit of advice though as I have been taking it as well. YOu might wanna add in a couple Colace per day to yoru regimen. 200mg should do the trick as they dont tell you this but Zofran will make you “not go” if you know what I mean for days and days and days and then that just adds insult to injury. Hang in there!
Bunny says:
Heather, I am hoping you feel better soon. I know from experience – there is nothing worse than being pregnant and sick.
Wishing you Chicken Soup and Sleep!
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Issa says:
I hope the Zofran works. I had to take it for a couple of months with Harrison and it worked pretty well. My boy man, he kept me dam sick. Lucky he’s cute. Ha.
Yay for Ultrasounds. I’ll keep hoping you get one today.
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Jenn says:
Oh crap! The fun never ends does it! I hope the meds are helping you feel somewhat back to normal.
Good luck today at the doc’s! I hope she is able to sneak in an u/s and hopefully Binky will behave and show us what he/she has
Big hugs, Jenn in CA
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J says:
God, you poor thing. Along with everyone else, though, I’ve heard Zofran rocks. Hopefully it will for you as well.
The whole neti pot thing grosses me out. I know it works for lots of people, but… ew. If you try it, though, I hope it works.
.-= J´s last blog ..Update, and travel, and needles. Oh my. =-.
Jessica says:
Just another vote for Zofran. It definitely helped me with nausea during pregnancy so I hope it provides you some relief.
Domestic Extraordinaire says:
Aww, hon, I hope you feel better soon! I took Zofran with one of the girls’ pregnancy-altho I took it in liquid form It helped, well the one that wasn’t flavored like cherry helped. I have no idea why they were flavored lemon and cherry (they tasted like neither)
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Sarah Agnetti says:
Zofran is great, but beware that it causes major consitpation!!! So not fun. But I guess that is better than vomitting all the time. Hope you feel better soon
charlane says:
Ugh being sigh stinks! Speedy recovery!
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jean says:
I like Zofran but I prefer Phenergan when I am sick because it puts me in a coma for about 6 hours and when I am sick, that is what I want.
Hope you feel better soon.
Maria Delgado says:
Have you tried Ginger roost cut up in water and boiled? Ginger is supposed to help nausea.
I hope you feel better.
Alexicographer says:
That’s an impressive array of medications. I hope you feel better soon. I’m relieved to see your post, because fever + dehydration made me nervous for you. Not that a sinus infection is good, but I’m relieved that’s what it is … and that you’re getting medical care!
Yolanda says:
Heather –
Good afternoon. I am sending lots of love and get well wishes your way.
Molly says:
Wow. I know you’d feel so much better if you could just get the nausea alone under control and work up to the rest of it. What a horrible week for you. Here’s hoping.
won says:
This line resonated with me:
“I have a hard time really admitting when I’m feeling badly, because all I can think about is my little Maddie and how she always had a smile even when she felt sick.”
I feel guilty for feeling badly too. I think of my late daughter, and the strength and positiveness she exuded. I really believe if she could to me, she would smack me upside the head (not really) and be a bit disappointed in the way I have handled things.
But, then I try to replace those thoughts with knowing she would come and love me…simply, purely and unconditionally.
Heather B says:
Use the Zofran – it really does help – I had morning, noon (slight time off from 1-4), evening and my favorite – middle of the night sickness. It let me function even to the point of going to work and holding a complete conversation.
Hang in there! – I think that you are amazing!!
Cara says:
Hey Heather,
I’m so sorry you are feeling so sick…just wanted to say that I had horrible vomitting with my son and tried zofran but it didn’t work for me. Then they switched me to Phenergan (via a PICC line and fluids every night) and I was able to start gaining the weight I lost and eating again, albeit a bland diet. Phenergan makes you very tired but I liked it b/c then I got some good sleep and didn’t have to be throwing up all day. Hang in there, you have a lot of support coming your way from a stranger here in North Carolina!!!
Brooke says:
I get migraines too. No fun. In high school, they were really, really bad, so I was on a cocktail of shots, pain killers, preventative stuff, and zofran. Zofran definitely worked for the nausea. I hope it’s working for you!
angeline says:
wow! poor thing! Im so sorry your feeling so sick, and have to take so much meds….I’m sure they are all baby safe, but its still a big amount. I hope you can sneak in that ultra sound! heres to a speedy recovery!
simplelifemommy says:
Hang in there, Heather! FYI, I think you are one of the most positive people I know just like your precious Maddie. You never complain & you are a real trooper. Your next tat should read, “Just keep on truckin’!” xoxo I LOVE YOU.
Diane says:
Hope you get to feeling better, Heather.
Wagon says:
Ahhh, Zofran. Even better, the generic version that came out in time for my second pregnancy. (Saved big $$$.) I got the ODT in both the original and generic, and it worked great. No side effects for me, but everyone is different. They had me on Reglan at one point, but it made me anxious and unable to sleep.
My husband’s coworkers convinced him to get a neti pot, and I can’t even watch him using it. Hope your sinuses let up on you soon- Good Luck and God Bless!
Debby says:
Feel better soon.
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Katherine says:
I feel for you. I spent all last night throwing up uncontrollably as well. It’s a stomach bug in my case. I don’t think home remedies can cure nausea that bad. I’ve had zofran in the past and it really works. Hope you feel better soon.
Alissa says:
Hi Heather!! Been reading for a while. I just wanted to say you have my thumbs up on Zofran. I took that nearly everyday through out my entire pregnancy because I had such horrible nausea and vomiting. It was awesome, always worked! So I hope that it works for you too, and you start to feel better!
Heidi says:
Zofran is good stuff. I hope you’re already feeling better.
.-= Heidi´s last blog ..I Ate Chicken and Then It Burned When I Peed =-.
Suzie says:
Yay for Zofran, the wonder drug! It kept me out of the hospital with my last pregnancy….I was so sick. I can so relate to you about the extreme nauseau! I hope you get relief soon! You are so strong, my friend(haha my “not IRL friend”, but nonetheless….sending big hugs your way! Thank goodness for your mom and Mike, huh? Rest, and I have my fingers crosssed for the ultrasound! Praying, praying, praying.
Linda Vandenberg says:
Hey, I have been reading your blog and my heart and prayers go out to you. I suffered severe hyperemesis (misspelled) in other words I puked up food, drink, h2o, stomach gases and you name it and was severely nauseated for 24 hrs a day and 7 days a week! I went into the hospital every other week because of dehydration. They would put me on IV”s and they would last about a day and then they would have to find a new vein. I felt like a pin coushion. After about 3 or 4 days I would be released. I never felt good enough to to home. This cycle lasted for about 3 months. I was so sick I just wanted to die. People could not understand how bad I felt!!!!! They just thought morning sickness!!! NOT!!!!!!! Finally after 3 months I go better. I was so weak I could barely do anything. I lost about 30 pounds. After 9 months I gave birth to a very healthy boy.
Then the unthinkable happened. I became pregnant again. I thought no way I can go thru this again. My husband going to work one morning saw a billboard with the name of a support group for high risk pregnancies. He called when he got to work. The woman in charge gave him tons of information and connected me with a support person (someone who had gone thru what I had and knew exactly how I felt. I could call her anytime day or night. What a blessing. Anyway we got the name of the drug Zofran from her. My ob would not give it to me so my husband found a dr. that would give it to me. Yes, I forgot that my 2nd pregnancy was exactly like the first as I had feared. Severe nausea and vomiting again. My wonderful husband found me dr. that would give me the drug. I entered the hospital on my birthday into a semiprivate room—-no private. My new dr. came in and said he got all the info from the drug company and he was going to give me the Zofran in my IV. I went to sleep and when I woke up the nausea was gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I stayed in the hospital for another couple days and when I went home I was give pills of Zofran. They eventually weened me off of them and I was
then able to function as a normal pregnant person. This drug saved my life!!!!!!!!!!!! I had tried all the others and they did not work. I gave birth to my daughter who weighed in at 8lbs. 4oz. My biggest baby. We kidded that we were going to name her Zoe Francis after the wonder drug Zofran!!!!!!!!!!!!! My prayers are with you. If you want to email I will be happy too. Blessings Linda
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Anita Tedaldi says:
Zofran is awesome, it helped me out a lot when I was ill I really hope it works for you!
Feel better,
Anita
Noelle says:
Heather, I hope today finds you feeling much better physically. The Zofran worked miracles for me, and I hope it helps you, too. Hugs!
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Overflowing Brain (Katie) says:
Dude. You did not clearly explain the severity of the headache on twitter. Because if I’d known what I know now, I’d have driven myself to you and taken you to a physician myself.
I hope you’re on the mend soon. And it’s okay if you don’t smile when you don’t feel well. Really. Just be how you feel and go from there.
Hugs. (Of the non-pregnant body variety…)
Andrea's Sweet Life says:
SO sorry about the sinus infection. You just can’t catch a break!
I have a feeling we’re going to be finding out the gender of this here Binky child sometime soon….
I hope so, anyway, because how am I supposed to shop without knowing which way to lean? And also, we’ve got to work on DJ so we can go shopping for a little bean for Meghan, too….
Megan says:
I’m almost 15 weeks pregnant with my 2nd and have been on Zofran since 5 weeks-I LOVE it. I couldn’t get through the day without it. It’s still not great (threw up in the kitchen sink today while making Aubrey waffles) but it makes me able to get out of bed and function. My 1st was born at 35 weeks and I’m about to start progesterone shots weekly to try and prevent that from happening again. I’ve also been diabetic since I was 11, so between the insulin, progesterone, zofran, vitamins, etc, my daily regimen is similar (though not as bad!) as yours. I’m hoping the Zofran really helps you!
MommyNamedApril says:
i took zofran when i got food poisoning during the beginning of this pregnancy. it’s a freaking miracle drug.
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Emily Thompson says:
Get well soon! Be extra careful when taking medication. Remember, you’re carrying a baby. Is Zofran safe for pregnant women?