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Stomach Virus = Not so fun at 9 months pregnant.

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Have you ever had a stomach virus while pregnant?

I have been in paranoia since October washing my hands and staying away from anyone who had the stomach virus. After last year’s July norovirus issue (both Forrest and I getting it) — the last thing I wanted was to ever go through another stomach virus.. ever. The last thing I would imagine would be that it would happen when I am 9 months pregnant.

Woke up at midnight on Tuesday not feeling so hot. By the time Forrest’s alarm went off at 5:30 to head off to work, I told him he needed to call in and take care of Carli. Feeling really bad and needing some relief from the nausea so I could continue to drink water to stay hydrated (in sake for the baby) I called my OB at 8:00.. and proceeded to call him every few hours. He was just not easy at all to get a hold of. (Glad to know…) On top of that, I had to leave a VOICEMAIL with his triage nurse. A VOICEMAIL. I couldn’t talk to ANYONE.

Current-SpecialSo finally, very weak at this point — I decided to go into the hospital. Screw that. He wasn’t going to help me so I’ll just go into the hospital where I know I’ll get fluids that I need, especially for the sake of Katelyn, who I am still carrying.

So I get to L&D and I ring the buzzer so I can be let in. No one answers. I ring it again. No one answers. Someone who worked there passed by and I asked, “How do I get in? No one is answering.” and he was like “You just have to ring the buzzer.” No shit, Sherlock. Thanks for the help. About 15 minutes later and about 5-6 buzzes, they finally answer. I am sure glad I wasn’t in actual labor or I think I would have just laid right on that floor and pushed the baby out myself in retaliation.

I fill out the darn paperwork and put on the hospital gown, which doesn’t even cover my butt (what the heck?) They ran some tests to make sure I was actually dehydrated, only to come back and be like “Oh you’re pretty dehydrated. There were a lot of keotones showing up. Let’s get you started on some IV fluids.” (Is it natural for doctors/nurses not to believe a patient when they say they are sick and dehydrated?)

So I am laying there in a bed that is not so comfy. I have an IV in one arm (the spot right above my wrist bone so it hurts exceptionally bad). Then I had the monitors on, which made it very awkward to move at ALL or get comfortable. I did anyway and of course they would have to come in and find the baby again and move the monitor.

I received two bags and was finally able to leave around 10:30pm. They offered me another bag but I was feeling much better so I opted for going home and going to sleep.

Today I am feeling a lot better. My mother has Carli since I am not allowed to be around anyone for a few days. I thought the usual time away from people was 48 hours, but now I am reading 3 days. It’s kind of freaking me out because I know no one else can watch my child. I do feel a lot better, but — I also do not want Carli getting sick.

On top of that, I went to wash my sheets because you’re supposed to after someone who has been sick has been laying in them. However, I forgot my phone was on my bed from when I was napping and texting people back in between bouts of being awake.. and well, it wasn’t until less than 5 minutes after I turned on the wash when I realized, “Where is my phone?” So I am out in the garage, pulling heavily soaked comforter and sheets out of the washer when I find my poor.. sweet.. iPhone.

!@#$%^&*(

It’s now sitting in a tub of rice, hoping that will help. The past 48 hours have not been going my way.

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