Speaking of pressure, can I please take a moment to lament sinus pressure? I know I said I try not to complain about the third trimester, but the last few days everyone seems to be asking how I am feeling and honestly the answer is: NOT amazing! At 38 weeks of pregnancy, my body suddenly decided to become severely allergic to grass pollen, giving me the worst upper respiratory ailment I have ever had. The lymph nodes in my throat have been swollen for a week and a half, accompanied by a painful sinus earache. There was an entire day when my eyes were red and oozy, and several nights when I struggled to sleep because of a nagging cough.
When I am at this stage of pregnancy, every cough seems almost catastrophic. Each time I am certain I will pull a muscle, crack a rib, or pee my pants. It hurts to swallow, and my stomach is so squished that eating has been less than pleasurable. The list of medications I am allowed to take for all of these conditions is depressingly short and many on the list don't do much good, anyway.
Thankfully, a sweet friend of mind found me a Neti Pot at the store after I was unsuccessful at finding one, and this has provided some relief. My husband has faithfully set up a humidifier in our room every night and even slept on the couch when my coughing, sleep-moaning, and toilet flushing kept him awake at night. Everyone in the house has tolerated my general crankiness, and today I didn't actually feel too bad. Maybe I am on the upswing.
Today the girls made it to the pool for the first time this season. I would have loved to join them, but thought it best to stay indoors and avoid any outdoor allergens that may be preying on poor, defenseless pregnant women such as myself. Also, I wanted to avoid more people asking me how I am feeling right now. I hate hearing myself complain, but it's also no fun lying and saying I feel fine, either. Hence, this lengthy post full of written complaints. I have to say, it feels good to vent!
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