@ashnicell I am so sorry to hear this. I am just curious if you shared with your doctor how uncomfortable the stent is? I grew up with kidney stones and had stents placed pretty frequently. Although it was a long time ago I don’t remember it being terribly uncomfortable or having the urge to urinate frequently. I am wondering if they might be able to re-position it for you? Just a possible thought.
I do remember not being able to do anything active while having the stent in. And if I over did it it usually me to bleed.
I also understand where you are coming from about not wanting to go out and do things. I don’t even have kidney stones and all I want to do is stay home and relax. I was telling my mom today the two main Upsides to pregnancy is that I don’t have to feel bad about wanting to relax/rest/sleep and I don’t have to feel bad about eating all the time lol.
I hope you find some relief soon and really hope you are able to pass the stone! Staying hydrated and drinking as much fluid as possible will help. Wishing you the best!
@beach2mtns2desert I did let them know and they said to give it some time. The stone was so large they had a hard time getting the stent past it so the discomfort is likely from my ureter being irritated and inflammed. Dr thinks it should improve as it heals but can't guarantee it. He said some people tolerate them really well and others can't tolerate them at all. I'm getting a handle on the urge to urinate. It's caused my the curl at the end of the stent that keeps it in my bladder rubbing. There are positions that shift it and bring some relief. I'm in better spirits today and managed to eat some dinner (pancakes per DS's request).
I’ve been super anxious lately with covid numbers rising and getting covid patients again. My kids and husband just got over covid (round 2 since they had it last September). My parents and two of my siblings have it currently. I’m incredibly grateful to have everyone vaccinated and boosted this time around, just waiting on my 4 year olds second dose until I can relax a little.
Seeing patients back in airborne precautions and remembering how horrible things were hasn’t been good for me. I don’t know if I can mentally handle another wave as bad as they have been.
@Gingermom15 It has been so hard to watch this getting worse. We also have had several monkey pox cases near me and hearing about it has me extremely worried that it’s going to end up impacting our lives like Covid.
I know it isn’t necessarily helpful, but you’re not alone in the anxiety. I feel like being pregnant is hard, but being pregnant with a pandemic adds a whole other layer of stress!
@ashnicell I am so sorry to hear about your challenges with kidney stones. I cannot imagine how painful that is and how stressful it must be. I also heard you mention that it is hard to have the outlet of working out taken off the table. That would be so frustrating! I am sending you all the positive thoughts I have.
@Gingermom15 I am right there with you. I am so stressed about the school year starting and really frustrated with my family who refuse to take covid tests if they want to hang out with us indoors without masks. Another aspect of it all is that the pandemic has just been so isolating for so long. We have had waves where we see people, but now it is so hot outside it is hard to do "safe" meet ups.
@ponyoisfun I second the frustration with family. Their response, or lack thereof, to the pandemic has been very eye opening to me to how selfish certain family members are and how little they care about society. I found out my dad never quarantined or wore a mask, said it wasn’t a big deal, while I’ve watched people die daily. Their lack of response to this has ruined my relationship with so many people
@melissacollins28 it’s really like watching the weather channel before the hurricane makes landfall. Monkey pox while pregnant is just the cherry on top to all of this. We’ve already made the stipulation that no one is to visit the baby unless they are vaccinated for the flu, tdap, and covid and have tested negative for covid and wear a mask. I don’t even care if no one at all visits because of our rules, we aren’t taking chances.
@Gingermom15 We are also requiring anyone that wants to see the baby to be fully vaccinated. My parents have been very much against getting the COVID vaccinations (which is so odd to me since they normally aren't against vaccines at all). But we're not backing down or making exceptions. Vaccinated, or no meeting baby.
For some reason I’ve been so bad at Covid precautions this time around I understand it’s still a serious thing but I’m just so tired and it’s become so hard for me to remember to wear my mask again. 🤦♀️. I was pregnant with my first kid in 2020 and so nervous about Covid. And I had to teach in person the fall before he was born (December) and then back in person after maternity leave. Everyone was masked during my class (I think masks made a big difference. I didn’t even catch a cold all year) the classes still had some outbreaks (They would have snack and eat in the classroom without masks and they’re kids)
the monkey pox thing freaks me out too. but at least they’ve already developed a vaccine since it’s not a brand new disease. And it’s actually visible on people so there is no denying it’s real. If someone has pox all over they can’t blame allergies and tell people to quit living in fear
I’ve finally, finally, FINALLY found a talk therapist who gets me, understands my struggles, and gives me very real and actionable steps to understanding myself further and working through prior trauma. Literally I could have an entire session about how hard this journey to finding the right fit of a therapist has been for… years? This woman and I just so-totally-click! I’m very very drained by fake conversations and all the work it takes to start new with a new therapist and go through your history and… ugh, FINALLY!!! Thank goodness!
@sunshine2417 I am so happy to hear this! The psychological impact of pregnancy is something that isn't commonly talked about so I am so glad you found someone you really click with. Take care.
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I know it isn’t necessarily helpful, but you’re not alone in the anxiety. I feel like being pregnant is hard, but being pregnant with a pandemic adds a whole other layer of stress!
@Gingermom15 I am right there with you. I am so stressed about the school year starting and really frustrated with my family who refuse to take covid tests if they want to hang out with us indoors without masks. Another aspect of it all is that the pandemic has just been so isolating for so long. We have had waves where we see people, but now it is so hot outside it is hard to do "safe" meet ups.
the monkey pox thing freaks me out too. but at least they’ve already developed a vaccine since it’s not a brand new disease. And it’s actually visible on people so there is no denying it’s real. If someone has pox all over they can’t blame allergies and tell people to quit living in fear