BrendaS
08-03-2004, 03:38 AM
Hi to all. I haven't reported in since May, although I try to read as often as possible. We moved in May and I'm also dealing with two small children and my pregnancy as well. Some of you may remember me. I was diagnosed almost a year ago. I began hydroxzine, imipramine and daily, self-instills of elmiron. I wanted to have a third child, but my uro suggested we get my IC under control first. By January of this year, I was feeling well enough to try to conceive. We were lucky and got pregnant that month. My IC remained in what I call a remission until 10-12 weeks. Since then, I regret to say, I have pretty much been in a constant flare. For me, that means having to pee ALL THE TIME. I really hit rock bottom this week (I'm 30 weeks along) when I started actually having pain, which I have never really had before. That sent me calling my uro and my ob begging for meds. They both feel it has worsened because of the pressure from the baby and from lack of treatment. I had been told earlier from my uro that my hyrdoxzine was safe, but I held off taking it trying to be completely safe. I'm at the point now that I have to take it in order to function. My ob also prescribed a pregnancy safe painkiller. I slept so much better last night. I think I was only up 3-4 times. I hate to share my negative pregnancy experience, but with all the interest from those with IC about how it is during pregnancy, you need to know that not all women go into remission. In fact, my IC has been at it worst during this pregancy. Still, I know that this baby is worth all the pain. I just cannot wait to have the pressure relieved. When she kicks my bladder, it is sooo painful! Anyway, I just wanted to share a bit about my pregnancy. BTW, we are having a girl and have decided to name her Anna Katherine. Her due date is Oct. 6. We had a 4D ultrasound so we've already caught a glimpse of her sweet little face. That is what helps me make it through the painful times. Best wishes to all of you & my wish is for more remission stories. I hope to be posting mine again someday!
Brenda
Brenda