Passed out last night

[TAS2000]

For those that have seen my other posts, it is no secret that I am pregnant, about 5-6 weeks from due date. Last night, while kneeling next to the tub to shampoo the kids hair at the end of their bath, I passed out. DH handled it well (which really surprised me, knowing him) but it also scared the heck out of him. Not that I blame him there. He took me to the hospital, where they hooked me up to the fetal heart monitor for a couple hours, and took my vitals, etc. As far as they can see, everything is fine, and it was probably just one of those things, combined environmental factors all at once (hot steamy bath room, end of a rough day, not enough to drink, etc.) So baby and I are ok as far as we can tell. However, I *almost *passed out about a month ago (hot humid day, wen to the public outdoor pool, came home hit the air conditioning, and nearly passed out) So DH is very concerned. Just say a prayer for us, if you would.

 

[puzzleannie]

we are praying, keep your feet up as much as possible and stay away from the salty stuff, drink water, try not to bend or kneel, no climbing ladders or footstools, let somebody else get it. yeah, easy to say when you have little ones to look after. if you get headaches call doc immediately.

 

[Fergal]

I now entrust you and the rest of your pregnancy into the hands of our Immaculate Mother, Mary. May she cover you and the unborn child with her mantle, protecting you both from all evil and from every physical danger.

Amen

 

[Princess_Abby]

you are in my prayers! be careful that kneeling and leaning over doesn’t make you dizzy, either, especially in a slippery bathroom and when your center of gravity is off due to being so pregnant.

 

[TAS2000]

Thanks guys. My life IS a headache so I’m not sure how I’d tell the difference . I hadn’t thought kneeling would be bad, but several people have said so, so I’ll have to watch that. Called the regular doc this morning and he wants to see me before my next regular appointment. And my blood pressure, and other tests have all been fine all along, so I’m hoping it is all just one of those things, and no big deal. But it never hurts to be cautious, just in case. Thanks for keeping us in your prayers.

 

[DJgang]

TAS2000 - I had a few episodes of “near” pass out, especially in the last few weeks. Basically, I think it’s weight on the aorta…bending over…and just not being able to rest and take care of yourself as much while taking care of two other children. (I am right, you have two other children? The way I remember…I’m “just like you”, just gave birth to my third child 3 weeks ago)…

But, I am glad everything is alright so far with you BP, etc.

Remember, you may have 5 weeks before your due date, but you could have your child next week…I had my first at 36 weeks. So, maybe you need to start acting like your going to give birth anyday now, that’s what I do after 36 weeks.

 

[Namid]

With all my preg. I have had times of being light headed. My mother and sister both passed out with their preg. because they had very low iron even with taking vitamins.

 

[TAS2000]

DJgang, you are correct. This is my third child, the others are 5 and 3. I tend to think I am a bit further along than the ultrasound date pinned it at, but then, I may be a bit too close to the situation to be objective . I think the weight has contributed greatly to this pregnancy, as I was heavier to start with. I seem to get tired out doing the littlest things, and I was never one to lollygag, so I tend to push myself. I have severely scaled back my physical activity since last weeks incident, and I take a lot more breaks. I feel very lazy, like I’m not pulling my weight, but I’m trying to get over that. Just as long as I don’t get too used to it!