So recently I've been blessed with migraines again. When not PG, I actually take a preventative medicine because they are so bad, but obviously can't with Baby G in the oven. The first trimester was pretty easy regarding headaches/migraines. But then again, I was so sick all the time I may have just not noticed. Anyway, it seems like the day I hit 13 weeks they came back with a vengance... and whoever in their right mind thinks Tylenol does anything is seriously disturbed. After trying a couple different things I finally went to see a Neurologist. I'm not sure why I haven't done this in the past seeing as I've been getting them for 13 years, but I digress.
While nothing new came of the appointment, I all-of-the-sudden just feel so much better about what I can and can't take and the simple fact (as the Dr. said) "I'm not making medical history". I have migraines. And it sucks. And there is medication that usually works... and when it doesn't I go to the ER. That's it. Oh, and while I'm PG, they will probably be worse and there are some things I can take then... and if not, I go to the ER. No biggie.
It's not like it's a new revelation, I guess it just felt good to hear from an expert- someone who knows about all the meds I've ever taken that do and don't work for me, and all the meds that are safe to take right now; and the result, just as if I was a Type 1 Diabetic, is that I have to do things to manage it. They probably won't go away. And that's ok.
It seems small but it just made me feel a lot better.
In other news, we find out what we are having on March 17th... I AM SO EXCITED!!! I think it will get here quickly because on Sunday I leave for training in Texas and am there all of next week. And then before we know it, it will be the week we find out! My parent's are coming with because they've never seen a 'new' ultrasound and they just love that stuff :) I'm excited to get to share that with them (and of course Ben!).
Until Wednesday...
3 comments:
As you know, I went through TERRIBLE migraines arounf that same time of this pregnancy. Supposedly you can take Midrin (sparingly as needed) although I hate putting anything in my body while pg that isn't 100% safe so they ended up doing some blood tests and realized I had a Vitamin B deficiancy which is directly linked to headaches (and numbness in your hands if you've experienced that at all). Vitamin B is in your prenatal, but in my case the baby is sucking me dry! Now I'm on an extra vitamin B12 and B2 supplement and haven't had a migraine in weeks!! Sucks to take 2 extra pills every night, but I'll take it over migraines any day!!!! BTW-saw your comment on my blog, love you too!
congrats anna! can't wait to hear if you will be having a boy or a girl....very exciting! beki
March 15th for us!! It would be so fun if we could see each other and tell each other then - maybe you can stop by the Buck's sometime that week - i'll let you know when i'll be ther when i know! How fun!!!!!!!!!!
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