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32 Weeks - 16th Day of Being Sick (Tears)

kbarn20kbarn20 member
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I've really fought the urge to post here and complain, but man, I am at a point where I am so miserable and just need a bit of encouragement/understanding. I am 32 weeks pregnant with mono/di boys (my surprise 4th and 5th). I'm obviously huge and insanely uncomfortable as is, but I've also been sick now for 16 days with what initially started as this nasty virus (congestion, cough, sore throat, no energy, etc.), which has now festered into Bronchitis. My OB finally decided to treat me on Friday since she suspected Bronchitis after I started running a fever and my energy dropped so low (who knew it could get lower than simply being 32 weeks pregnant). She prescribed me a Z Pack, which seems to be helping with the chest issues, energy, and coughing, but the cold part still persists. My throat is completely raw and I cannot breathe well. Have any of you ladies been sick so far in your pregnancy? I fear its never going to go away given our immune systems are so shot when pregnant. Anyway, tears have been shed, and I am doing my best to just lay around, but I am still working full-time. Encouragement - your experience with being sick while being pregnant - all appreciated! 

PS - I am doing saline, steamy showers, humidifier, gargling water with salt, honey for throat, but am really, really trying to stay away from any further medication. I'm not thrilled to be taking the Z Pack either. Going to chiropractor on Tuesday.
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Re: 32 Weeks - 16th Day of Being Sick (Tears)

  • nblondheimnblondheim member
    Yikes!! That doesn't sound like any fun!!! Only suggestion I have is vapor rub like Vicks and cough drops. I hope you get relief soon!!
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  • jocie2581jocie2581 member
    Poor momma. Take care of yourself. Hope you feel better soon!
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  • jennybean80jennybean80 member
    I'm 28+ weeks and have had the congestion, cough and sore throat for about a week now. It sucks. I'm on bedrest, so I've basically been camped out on the couch with cough drops. Sorry, no other advice. Hope you start feeling better soon!
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  • Momof8inSCMomof8inSC member
    Not that far w twins yet but I've gotten the flu (actually tested positive for strains) with all 3 of my winter pregnancies and I was 32-36w. It's pure hell. Soooo much worse while pg and that far along. I'm sooooo sorry!!!
    PS. If I get it this time (I'll be 24w wed) I will flip lol
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  • kbarn20kbarn20 member
    I can't imagine the stomach flu at this stage. Coughing is terrible. Still no relief today! Perhaps tomorrow is the day. I did get approved today to work remotely until I go on leave, so this will help a bit while I recover. I'm seriously going to lose my mind, but at the same time, I don't notice my hip pain as much now, though. Ha!
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