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i'm sick:(
| Mon, 12-04-2006 - 11:48am |
oh ladies,
i woke up yesterday with a sore throat...and it just got worse and worse throught out the day:(
now, my nose is soooo stuffed up i seriously cannot breath through it at all!

You just cannot catch a break, girl! I feel so bad for you. But I saw on your signature only 6 days until you're full term. You are so close! I know you are so anxious but I hope you are kind of excited too. You get to meet your new baby!
Take care.
Heather,
I think you should be able to take Sudafed but your doctor would know best. So sorry you are feeling so miserable. You are doing the right thing by taking care of yourself. How about a vaporizor with some vicks? That probably couldn't hurt! (((HUGS)))
Jamie
(((Heather))) I am so sorry to hear this. Cold symptoms can be such a trigger for us. Focusing on not being able to breathe, just makes things worse. I think Jamie had a good idea with the Vicks. My mom used to put a smidge of it under our noses & it made us feel like we could breathe better. Put some on your chest, too. I use the Rawleigh medicated ointment.
When the thoughts that you will be kidnapped & bound enter, try to think positively. Remind yourself that you are safe. That these sorts of things are very random & not likely to happen. That the thoughts, though very frightening are part of your anxiety. Close your eyes & imagine a place that you have been before where you were calm & relaxed. Practice your breathing. You can even use the imagery when you go into labor. I know you can do this. Good luck & GBU! jan
Sorry to hear you feel so lousy honey. I wish I could come help you out some. You need to move closer......
As for the feeling of going into labor feeling horrible, I had the same thing happen! I swear we are so alike it's not even funny.....I got these horrible migraines that were so bad I couldn't function....and all I could hear in teh back of my mind was "push"....it was awful. It's ok to be scared, but try not to let yourself get too carried away with it. I know it's easier said than done, I truly do, but try mind distraction. On my worst days when I felt like I was overwhelmed and I felt lousy, anxious and tired, I would go into a quiet room where there was sunlight coming through the window. I would sit on the floor on a folded up blanket and breathe deeply through my mouth.....while doing this, both hands would be on my stomach feeling my daughter move. I would try to talk with her, enjoying these last few days together. I would feel her kick. I would laugh. Then I would try to imagine how life was going to be with her in it. That even though life will be difficult with anxiety and a newborn, that god blessed you with him for a reason. Think about how strong you are and what you've been through. And tell yourself not to set unrealistic expectations. Don't expect to feel "instant love" when he is born. Be patient. It will come later if not immediately. I know it is hard to feel the way you are, but keep in mind that your hormones will level off after he is born. You will be able to be properly medicated when he is born. It will happen. Hang tight and if you need me, just e-mail.
Stace
Stacey
Loving Mom to Brendan (10), Samma (6), Delaney Kate (3) and Natalie "MiMi" (2)
(((Heather))) I hope you feel better soon!
Sheri Ann
Hi Heather, its Candace. I'm sorry to hear you are sick. Not fun when you are pregnant! I just wanted to let you know that I'm pulling for you. You are getting so close to D-Day! Hope all goes well.
Candace
I am really sick right now to everything you have i have and it sucks!! I have to tell my self everyday that it is just a cold and that it will go away, even though I am scared to take the meds to help me feel better. Wow how bad does that suck for me, cant take meds for a cold, and cant take meds for anxiety, this just sucks.
I hope you feel better, I know how you feel when you cant breath, I cant sleep at night when i cant breath.