Tuesday, August 26, 2008

4 weeks 2 days

And I feel (and look) like I'm a lot farther along! I talked to the nurse today when I went for my second beta draw (results tomorrow for the impatient) and asked if I should be concerned about the massive bloating. She reminded me that the HCG in my system would be aggravating my OHSS. Duh! I don't know why this didn't occur to me before. I realized I had cysts. I knew I was really bloated. But I thought that if I didn't develop OHSS right away after trigger, I didn't think it would start when I got pregnant.

If I was willing to tell work, this wouldn't bother me. In fact, I hate to be complaining at all because of course I am thrilled, but I am having the hardest time getting dressed for work! I'm trying to make sure I face people head on when I talk to them, it's the profile that's the killer.


I already have symptoms. :-)


I have been exhausted. And dizzy. And I get really kinda woozy if I don't have food in my stomach. I'm thirsty all the time. My boobs are big, they are sore, and my blue veins are popping out everywhere. Oh, and then there is the bloat.


Here, photo evidence:
This is my body:

This is my body with OHSS:

Any questions?

8 comments:

Evergreen said...

I can see why you are facing people head-on at work, if you are not wanting to tell them yet. I'm sure you've done tons of research on OHSS, but I've heard lots of gatorade and protein can help. I hope you can take it easy and help your body resolve this. Congratulations again!

Shelli said...

Jen, you look awesome...

so happy for you.

Jill said...

hmmm I might be able to see why you're having problems dressing! buy some of those babydoll type shirts... they will grow with you, but people will also think that it's the shirt, not you, that's getting bigger :)

Shereen said...

I love it!!!! I can't freaking wait for your ultrasound! I'M SO EXCITED JEN!!!! I'M SO HAPPY YOUR PREGNANT! YAY!!! YAY!!!YAY!!!!! What did Andy say when you first POAS?

poppy.f.seed said...

woohoo!!(not on the ohss, mind you- but since I was at the beach, I didn't see your news until today)
Congratulations! Sounds like twins!

Ryan & Deb said...

i'm so excited for you Jen!!! YAY!!!!!

Stephanie said...

I can see why you are struggling with getting dressed for work! I have a gut to begin with, and so I think people would just assume I'm getting fatter if I was really bloated. ;) I hope the OHSS calms down soon!

Echloe said...

You look so cute. Congratulations!!