Doctor's Visit

*This picture is not Elizabeth, but it is of a 30-week fetus, which is the same age as she*

I had my appointment today, and found that I have lost 5 pounds since last month. The doctor was not worried since Elizabeth is measuring right where she should be, but I was surprised. I was sure I had finally gained a few pounds. Still, as long as she is fine, I am not complaining.

I started throwing up again, and while I was worried that it was a sign of something more serious, it is just part of the joys of the third trimester. Thankfully I still have anti-nausea meds to take, and that does help. I have also been struggling with the leg cramps and RLS. I know it is a common complaint of pregnancy, but given my cerebral palsy and already tight muscles, it has become very bad. I have been sleeping for about an hour at a time, and as you can imagine, I am exhausted all the time. I have actually fallen asleep at work, in the middle of conversations. Since I have tried all the suggestions from the doctor, the nurses, and the Internet - more calcium, more potassium, more water, soaking my legs before bed, using a heating pad, and topical pain cream - I was prescribed a drug called Requip. I am hesitant to use it, but the doctor assured me that I'm doing more harm than good by not sleeping, and that since Baby is fully developed now, there will be no harm to her by my taking it. Unfortunately my pharmacy didn't have it on hand and neither did two others, so I won't be able to get it til tomorrow. I just have to get through tonight, and then hopefully I will be able to sleep. If that can happen, I think I will start to feel better overall.