Imagine a picture of pills. Tumblr ate mine.
These have been my little helpers over the past week. I didn't plan or want to go on medication at first. After all, I know of many women who have suffered more than me with pregnancy. Then I realized how poor of shape I was really in. I could barely eat, and I could barely parent. I couldn't properly nourish myself or this little womb inhabitant, and I was almost constantly dehydrated. My son was feeling my near absence and worrying about me in his little 2 year old way. I couldn't prepare his meals, I couldn't put him to bed or bathe him, and I was pretty much just a gagging mess on the couch. So, at my 12 week appointment I asked for help, and I was prescribed Diclectin. So far, it has been a lifesaver. I can function again! I can even play with my son, and he's stopped asking so much if I feel yucky. I can eat, I can drink, I can look in the fridge or pantry without running off gagging, I can keep supper down. I can sleep without waking up nauseous. I can spend time with my husband instead of dropping my responsibilities on him and going to bed at 5. I still hope I don't need this the entire pregnancy. It's not cheap, and insurance only goes so far. But health is a priority, so I hope if I do continue to need it, we can find a way to make it work.
