Tuesday was kind of a crazy night. I was waiting for Andy to get home from work, so I decided to have a little snack. I was sitting on the floor in front of my computer, when I suddenly got this sharp ache in my stomach. I stood up, thinking maybe it was just the way I was sitting, but the pain was still there. The pain started getting worse, and it was in such a strange spot! It was a stabbing pain right below my sternum in between my two rib cages. Definitely not where baby is laying, but I still started to get really nervous. The pain got to the point where I couldn't even stand up straight all of the way, and I started puking. Despite the pain being so high, I couldn't get the thought out of my head that something was wrong with our little girl. Internally, I was freaking out. I thought, if this is a Braxton Hicks, there's no way I am going to make it through labor! Laying down, sitting, standing, and writhing on the bathroom floor did not make the pain worse or better. I started getting really scared because the pain was not changing, and I hoped I wouldn't pass out from it. After about 20 minutes of this, I managed to call Andy, and he drove home. . . a little faster than legal. Puke bucket in tow, we headed to the ER. In the 8 minute drive to the ER, the pain started to alleviate, and then all together went away. No pain even when I pushed on the affected area or when I changed positions. . . WTF?! We sat in the parking lot of the ER debating on whether or not to go inside. My dad had called us while we were on our way to the hospital, so they met us up there too. . . but still, no more pain. I called my OB's after hours nurse hotline, but I had to wait for him to call me back.
So there I was sitting in the parking lot at the ER, with no more symptoms. I still was debating on whether or not to get checked out and simply hear the baby's heartbeat, but decided I would wait to hear from my OB. I kind of felt stupid at the time making such a fuss. My dad thinks it was a hiatal hernia. A hiatal hernia is when the stomach herniates through the diaphragm and pinches off blood supply. It can cause GERD like symptoms as well as pain and nausea. Luckily, I started feeling baby kick so we headed home and decided to just wait until my doctor called me back. When he did, he said since I was feeling baby kick, she is most likely fine and the pain was not in an area that I should be concerned about pregnancy wise. Huge relief. . . although I still feel quite silly. However, I am grateful for a hubby who took such good care of me and my supportive and knowledgeable parents.
Back to baby - - We've made it to 27 weeks! Depending on which website you go by, I am either in my third trimester now or have less than a week to go. Either way, I am getting more and more excited to meet our little girl. I haven't gotten much more finished on her nursery, but I do have some more ideas that I can't wait to start. Still haven't taken any pictures of the new paint color or curtains, but they're coming. . . I promise. At 27 weeks, baby's brain is continuing to develop. Also, she is practicing her breathing by inhaling and exhaling amnionic fluid. She is about 13 - 14 1/2 inches long now, and weighs about as much as a rutabaga!
Here is my 27 week bump!
Symptoms: frequent potty breaks, and trouble doing certain exercises that were once easy
Weight Gain: 16 lbs (Holy mother)
Cravings: No real cravings this week, just always hungry
Stretch Marks: None yet
Belly Button: Same, still an innie
Labor Signs: None
Exciting Happenings: My almost trip to the hospital, buying the rest of the fabric for the baby's crib bedding, and sunny jogs outside
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