Well, this last week or so has been really rough on Kellie. As soon as she hit about 7 weeks she started getting morning sickness. Although it was all day every day! The doctor gave her some meds, hoping that would help, but things continued to get worse.
On Friday, August 28th, The doctor had Kellie go to the Emergency Room as she had been blacking out numerous times a day since Wednesday. After spending 11 hours there, it was diagnosed that Kellie was "Pregnant and Fainting"! NO KIDDING! They told her to follow up with her doctor.
By the following Tuesday, September 1st, Her blacking out was becoming much worse and her blood pressure continued dropping. (84/54 or so). She called the doctor's office and the nurse told her this was normal for early pregnancy, but if she wanted to come in to come get checked out. So we did. While at the doctors' office Kellie blacked out again. The nurse witnessed it and said, "That is NOT normal". The doctor came in and immediately admitted Kellie into the hospital. (She had also lost 8 pounds in about 3 weeks).
So, to the hospital we went. Kellie was there until Thursday evening. A cardiologist was called in and many tests were run. They still are not exactly sure what is going on and further testing will be done at the cardiologist office. However, they believe that because Kellie was so sick, she lost the weight, (that she couldn't afford to lose) and that caused her blood pressure to drop down to low, which caused the blacking out and fainting spells.
She was sent home and put on in home care. She has a Zofran medicated pump that administers Zofran 24/7. This seems to be working somewhat, however Kellie hates needles and every day we need to move the needle site to a different location. (that's mom's job to do). A in home nursing facility calls every morning for her vitals and has been really good at helping out when help is needed.
If Kellie does not start to gain weight, they will admit her back in the hospital until this stage of the pregnancy ends. (however long that takes). So we hope the medications kick in and she is able to start eating better. They are Very pleased at her liquid level intake though.
We will keep you updated. Alex is doing a great job taking care of his wife and baby. And somehow, I wish I would have gone to nursing school. After all this, I should qualify for my nursing degree! LOL
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