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Time for a PICC Line?

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I had my third ER visit on Sunday after my ketones were at 80 per the test strips Alere (the home health company) provides and my weight had dropped another 3 lbs. They gave me 2L of fluids with glucose and 4 mg of Zofran (on top of my 1.4 mg/hr with the pump AND the 1 mg bolus I’d… Read more »

HG Tip for Those Pesky Zofran Pump Lumps

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I’ve had my Zofran pump for almost 2 weeks and am finding that the lumps that develop under my skin where the meds infuse are really uncomfortable: sore and itchy. But! There’s hope! I started out with my stomach as the infusion site and quickly ran out of real estate bc of the lumps even when I changed the site… Read more »

Showering with a Zofran Pump

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I got my Zofran pump a few days ago and realized today it’s time for a shower since I haven’t had one since I was in the hospital. Yikes. I definitely smell bad. (Sorry, Daddy in Training!) But before I could hop in and get clean, I had to deal with a whole new logistical nightmare beyond just needing supervision… Read more »

First Prenatal Visit Jitters

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It’s less than 12 hours to my first prenatal visit, and I’m kind of completely freaking out. I have no idea why I’m so anxious about this visit. Oh, wait, except that last time I was pregnant my baby died and I’m terrified it’s going to happen again.

My Boobs Are Taking Over the World

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My boobs have gone into overdrive in the last week. Since Monday, they’ve grown about a cup size, and they’re killing me. Not that I’m complaining. They look great. So great that I’ve had to institute a policy of “look but don’t touch” for my husband, who can’t get enough of them.