Feeling Sooooo Bad...

**TiaTia** · 06-12-2004, 11:05 AM

I'm Pregnant!!! Most exciting thing in my entire life, especially since all the doctors said it couldn't happen. But, I have been so freakin' sick. All day nausea and vomiting, and my IC has just gotten worse, which I didn't think was possible. I was scheduled for a Hydro right when I found out I was pregnant, so we had to postpone. I also have a gallstone that is making me even more sick, and can hurt like a b----, so things are rough right now.

Another issue: my OB/High Risk Maternal/Fetal specialist wants me to stay on Percocet for pain throughout my pregnancy. He says it is perfectly safe for the baby, but it bothers me a lot. Grosses me out to think about taking something like that throughout my whole pregnancy. What if the baby is born addicted? He said that the baby will "just" be a little sleepy because I am not on a large dose of super-powerful narcotics, but the thought of making my baby be born addicted to anything makes me feel like a terrible person, terrrible mother, etc. It makes me feel...I don't know. Just...bad. Disappointed, I guess. I always wanted to do everything perfectly if I was ever blessed with a baby, and this makes me feel like a screw-up. Like I am not tough enough. Like if I were a better person I would be able to tough it out, you know?

Anyway...I'm cure there are people out there who can relate. I really could use some feedback on all of this right now. I did manage to quit smoking within four days of finding out (I have quit now for 11 days), and I have smoked for 23 years. So that is one thing that I am proud of. Hope everyone is doing well. Take care, and thanks for listening...

Cristina

**Jen_Cole** · 06-12-2004, 11:44 AM

Congratulations! And for quitting smoking too-all of us who hhave smoked can definately relate to how hard that can be.

As far as the percocet goes...I think if my doctor told me what he told you, I'd just take it when I needed to. Or is it more effective if you take it before the pain sets in? I know that can make a world of difference.I was taking vicodin for pain during my first pregnancy, and if I didn't take it at the first sign of pain, I may as well have not taken it at all. Hopefully the normal pregnancy pains will go away. I had moring sickness for about 5 months into this pregnancy-I didn't think they'd ever go away! I hope you're not one of those unfortunate ones. I never did find anything to eat to make the nausea go away-maybe someone else will have an idea that will work for you. When are you due?

**Katrina** · 06-12-2004, 06:28 PM

(((((((((((hug))))))

**kirasieni** · 06-13-2004, 06:11 AM

I had to be put on tylonol 3 for the first few weeks because of cramping. My bladder was also very bad through the first 1 and 1/2 trimesters and my ob let me take pyridium as needed which is a class B drug. The good news is somewhere in my 2nd trimester my IC went into remission and the only pain I had was when he kicked my bladder directly and when he dropped. Hang in there. Stress isnt good for you, your IC or your baby. GOod luck.

**blue** · 06-13-2004, 10:21 PM

Did your OB or your Uro tell you this? Make sure you clear it with the OB!

***SharonA*** · 06-14-2004, 04:44 AM

Cristina...Congrats on the baby and congrats on stopping smoking.

**crystilclear** · 06-14-2004, 05:15 AM

I had to be on meds the whole time with my last two pregnancies. I felt the same way I constantly worried that I was hurting them, they'd been adveresly affected, deformed, addicted but you know that came out completely healthy. They are 4 and 11\2 now. No developmental delays just great and totally normal. I had to take breathine because I couldn't stop contracting and T# for apin. You won't be a bad mother. Already you are being protective, looking out for your baby's best intrest, showing love and concern for the baby's well being.... You're already off to a good start. You need to take care of mommy too. If mommy's not happy no one else will be either. Some people notice their IC got better during pregnancy mine got worse. Itr was absolutely horrifc! I had my last child 31\2 weeks early. Try not and stress. Take it one step at a time and don't hesitate to ask lots of questions. It's too bad motherhood doesn't come with a handbook. I read what to expect while you're expecting. It was great. Relax and put your feet up a lot. They will swell more a lot of times with the heat. Take care of yourself and the precious little one you're carrying. - Chris

**TiaTia** · 06-14-2004, 01:09 PM

Thanks everyone!
Blue - it was my OB who told me to stay on the Percocet. Anything I do will definately be cleared through him. He also told me I have to get my gallbladder taken out after my first trimester. I have a gall stone, and have been having some bad attacks. I am nervous as hell about having surgery while pregnant, however. I see the surgeon on Wednesday.

I am nine weeks pregnant, and due on January 21. Pretty heady stuff! I am just praying that I will go into remission with my IC at some point. It is wreaking havoc right now. Even the Percocet isn't helping it, but there isn't much more I can do but suck it up at this point. I will be very relieved when the first trimester is over...it is a REALLY nerve-wracking time, ya know? Thanks again...
Cristina :thumbsup: