What a roller-coaster this is I'm riding! I have not had the pleasure of being pregnant in the first trimester, but if this is it, I know for sure I'm in BIG trouble!!!
I am faithfully on course with my post-exposure prophylaxis meds. I can testify its NOT easy. My mouth permanently feels like I just chewed rexona soap, swallowing saliva is a problem (just when it chooses to be formed in large quantities), all smells are a no-no (food, my favorite parfum/body spritz, air fresheners, body lotions) and I certainly can't stand the taste of fat! There goes terrific Tuesdays and the yummy veggie supremos I relish. This has reduced me to drinking fresh fruit juice, eat mangos and apples and as of yesterday, tolerate uji.
Well, the upside is, in six days, I already lost one kilogram. Hurray to weight loss project. The downside is, there goes my favorite Saturday night dinner with family. I can no longer tolerate chapos:-( moan moan moan.... How now? Cant even stand their sweet smell while cooking. This is absolute disaster for me.
I went for my check-up yesterday and the doctor confirmed that yes, I am looking a bit jaundiced and hence have to take another blood test!!!! The damned needles!! My dear liver you better not be off-kilter too much coz I can't tolerate starting a new drug with new side-effects all over again. I got the remaining three weeks worth of meds and boy, don't they look intimidating!
As for the chronic fatigue and the permanently nauseated look, I need to do something! Its not funny everyone asking me the same question whenever they see me: oh my dear, what's wrong?
It's bad enough, this being February, I have to miss out on all the goodies the month of love brings:-( Thank God I have lost taste for my favorite drinks. I'd be feeling rather caged watching others make merry. So for now, its me and my new best friend -water.
As long as the days keep moving, I will be just fine I believe. Thanks to my amazing family and the support from my friends. I couldn't do this without you!
I am faithfully on course with my post-exposure prophylaxis meds. I can testify its NOT easy. My mouth permanently feels like I just chewed rexona soap, swallowing saliva is a problem (just when it chooses to be formed in large quantities), all smells are a no-no (food, my favorite parfum/body spritz, air fresheners, body lotions) and I certainly can't stand the taste of fat! There goes terrific Tuesdays and the yummy veggie supremos I relish. This has reduced me to drinking fresh fruit juice, eat mangos and apples and as of yesterday, tolerate uji.
Well, the upside is, in six days, I already lost one kilogram. Hurray to weight loss project. The downside is, there goes my favorite Saturday night dinner with family. I can no longer tolerate chapos:-( moan moan moan.... How now? Cant even stand their sweet smell while cooking. This is absolute disaster for me.
I went for my check-up yesterday and the doctor confirmed that yes, I am looking a bit jaundiced and hence have to take another blood test!!!! The damned needles!! My dear liver you better not be off-kilter too much coz I can't tolerate starting a new drug with new side-effects all over again. I got the remaining three weeks worth of meds and boy, don't they look intimidating!
As for the chronic fatigue and the permanently nauseated look, I need to do something! Its not funny everyone asking me the same question whenever they see me: oh my dear, what's wrong?
It's bad enough, this being February, I have to miss out on all the goodies the month of love brings:-( Thank God I have lost taste for my favorite drinks. I'd be feeling rather caged watching others make merry. So for now, its me and my new best friend -water.
As long as the days keep moving, I will be just fine I believe. Thanks to my amazing family and the support from my friends. I couldn't do this without you!
Pole again Doc.I so feel you.When it happened to me on 29th Dec I was in Shock.Spending new year feeling like that-I can say this is one new year I never celebrated.And yes-those containers are intimidating..did I tell you at some point I cut mine open with a knife after struggling with it for almost an hour unsuccessfully!Have never been more frustrated than that day.I got a new found respect and understanding for all those mothers we see with nausea at the clinic.
ReplyDeleteI know you are strong Doc an He will see you through it.All the best.