A Fall, Followed by an "Episode"

I just had to share my lovely experiences that happened this morning.

First, I never remembered that I had an appointment with Labcorp to get my blood drawn until around 9:35am and my appointment was at 10:30am. I made it there with plenty of time, laughing at myself for again not remembering something I planned!!! I swear I would loose my head if it fell off. Anyway, it had been raining and when I walked into the office building, I slipped and fell right backwards on the HARD, GRANITE, WET FLOOR!!!! I gathered myself up very quickly and looked around, thank goodness no one saw anything, but man did it hurt. I shook it off and laughed, with a sore bum of course.

Then I made it to the room, there were about 10 other people waiting and I thought I was lucky to have an appointment, because appointment people always go first no matter how many people are there! HAHA, it pays to have an appointment at Labcorp, I can't see EVER going there without one.

The nurse called my name and she said, "I just have to ask, you are having triplets?" I said yes and she asked how far along I was and if we used fertility meds...it was all very nice, not like in a noisy way, just sweet and she couldn't believe it. She said, "oh you made my day!" So sweet.

I waited literally five minuted and she came in a said, "you have a lot of blood to give," which didn't worry me at all because since I was 6 years old I have been giving blood to check my cholesterol and thyroid levels every few months and with fertility/IVF, they take your blood every day practically, so no need to worry, I have great veins and plenty of blood...or so I thought. My veins have always been commented on, saying how plump and perfect they are, and I thank God because at least He gave me good veins to have all the blood taken that I have and will continue to. Ok, sorry for the rambling... She laid down 10, yes 10 vials to fill with my blood and when she stuck me, for the first time ever, no blood came out. She had to push the needle all around and re-position it, I just looked away. It doesn't bother me, but I was already feeling weak and tired so I didn't want to take any chances. By the 5th vial, I was feeling a little weak. I got really hot and I knew I would pass out, if I didn't watch it. I said, "I'm getting hot, I think I will definitely need to sit here for a few minutes after you're done" and she said, "no problem, you can lay down if you want too, you're looking a little pale." By then, I was really feeling it, I said, "I think I will need to lay down," as I put my head down and then she whipped that needle out of my arm and caught me before I hit the floor. I couldn't see anything or hear anything, it felt like I was in a bubble. I have felt this before and I knew I was passing out. She carried me to the cot and laid me down, practically yelling, "are you ok...Holly, do you hear me??...oh I was so out of it, I could hear her but could not even get words out of my mouth to respond. I finally came to and slowly regained my hearing and sight. And then all I could think about were all the people in the waiting room, listening to this situation. I was so embarrassed.

These babies are taking a lot out of me and it is really hitting me hard. Friday, I almost passed out in Wal-Mart and had to just leave and Monday the same thing happened when I was running a few light errands. I just can't take any activities alone. Running to the grocery store is such a chore. I am so weak, but I am eating full meals, and I am so tired but can't sleep at all. I just feel like I got hit by a bus. Not puking at all, I just take my Zofran and I am good, but the weakness is terrible. I have no energy. Every time I get up, I blackout for a few seconds before everything levels back out. When I asked my OB about this, he said it was normal, because so much blood is going to my uterus, 3x the amount of a normal pregnancy. I have put a call into him, just to let them know about my fall and my "episode"...LOL.

I just, must, take it easy.