Week 34

Six (6) weeks until due date!
Baby Gertie is doing awesome...putting on weight just like s/he should be, and making my belly grow daily. Take yesterday for instance...I was on my way to the grocery store, and was making a turn, when my belly got in the way and I hit it with my hand! Dallas can hardly sit in my lap anymore...thankfully, he is content sitting beside me when we read stories.

As far as how I'm doing...well, I'm not even close to be over this cough. As a matter of fact, it has gotten worse. Monday, I developed some nasal congestion and drainage. The drainage last through Tuesday...I'm still dealing with the congestion. Yesterday, I noticed my tonsils were swollen and inflamed. Today, my ears became plugged. I have not slept very well the last two nights. I get wheezy when I lay down...like when I have an asthma attack, only the inhaler doesn't help. I am also very sore from my head to my stomach. I think it is from the constant coughing.

So...today, I called back to the doctor's office, and thankfully, my regular family doctor (Dr. Boelter) was in and she was able to see me this morning! She gave me a nebulizer (breathing) treatment, an antibiotic prescription, and a stronger inhaler prescription. She said that I should notice a difference by tomorrow afternoon...and if not, to call back and she would get another prescription for me. AWESOME! So, let's hope this helps.

Until next time...