What's up with me?

Ok, so having a headache for 11 straight days was no fun at all. Good thing today, the 12th day, was a better day, and I think it's slowly getting better. Two days ago, I had my prenatal appointment with my OB. Nothing much, she just did the routine group B strep test, did another ultrasound and confirmed that baby's head is already engaged. For the headache, she prescribed vicodin for the pain and benadryl to put me to sleep. Needless to say, it didn't work and I woke up still in pain. The Benadryl didn't put me to sleep either. I tried the sudafed in the morning, in case it's a sinus issue. Still, the same thing. So yesterday she had me looked at by another specialist to see if there's something with the headache issue. (Last week, I was seen by the nurse to rule out preeclampsia and clearly I don't have it, seeing as I don't have any swelling issues, my BP has always been low/normal - I check it myself at home as well, and there's no protein in my urine.)

After different tests and deliberation between the doctors (internist, neurologist, and OB), they couldn't find anything alarming. That's a huge sigh of relief. So they figured it must be my old "migraine" or whatever type of headache I had way before I got pregnant. It could just be the pregnancy making it worse or longer than I usually have. Before the MD sent me home, he had the nurse give me a shot of narcotic in my behind, in the hopes it would stop the cycle of pain and put me to sleep. I did feel a bit wobbly and sedated, but it wasn't enough to actually put me to a deep sleep. I felt a little better, less pain, and very relaxed.

I woke up at 5am though, still with that throbbing headache (accompanied with a nosebleed on my left nostril - again! Forgot to turn on the humidifier, maybe that's why!). So, following the doctor's advice, I ate a very early breakfast and doubled the dose for the vicodin and took benadryl, hoping it would do the trick. I think it kinda did. I feel a little better now, still with the headache but not as painful as the past few days. In fact, I was able to go out, drive and do a little shopping. Not bad, huh? Hopefully, I wouldn't have to take any more meds. I know it should be safe for the baby at this stage of my pregnancy since it was ordered by the doctor, but I still wouldn't want to risk anything.

So, I am hoping and praying that the recovery would be continuous. I don't want to have to go through labor with that nasty headache. I imagine it being hard and painful already, and I don't want it to be more painful and uncomfortable than it should be. I am actually considering an all-natural birth and I hope I'm able to push through with it. Hopefully! Please pray for me. :)

By the way, Bondi and I were just goofing around and he made an attempt at some maternity shots. Here it is:

I am officially in the waiting game. Any time soon, little one...