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SerenaWelsh
03-08-2005, 11:38 AM
Ok, so I'm a big baby.
Some nasty stomach virus has hit every member of our family, starting Friday night. Yesterday, when I was the only one who hadn't caught it, I urged my husband to make his business trip up to DC. He did, and wouldn't you know it, at 12:30 last night, it got me.
With each wave of nausea, my heart rate would soar to about 145 (I'm usually down in the mid 40's to low 50's) Called a neighbor at 2am to come sit with the kids (That's how you know you've got great neighbors!) while I took a fun little ambulance ride.
They said I was dehydrated and that's why the HR was up. I'm not sure I fully undertand that, but 1 IV bag, 2 cans of gingerale and a pat on the head later and I felt well enough to leave.
I'm weak and tired today, and my hips feel like they're spreading in the last trimester of pregnancy. I'm a wreck. All I want to do is lay on the couch with a soft blankey and whine.

dawn
03-08-2005, 11:57 AM
Yikes!

I wish I were closer to you so I could help out with your kiddos today and listen to you whine from the couch.

I'm glad you went. We all know how out of control things can get quickly. Hope you're feeling better soon.

*Sending you another pat on the head, and a wonderful homemade cyber mac-n-cheese for your kids for dinner, and more ginger ale for you.*

dawn

tabs
03-08-2005, 03:50 PM
Serena,

I hope you feel better. Watch the dehydration! It does cause your hr to increase. I also found that retching and throwing-up stimulate your internal nervous system (the fight or flight response) and it increases your hr and gives some really bad palps.

Take it easy and rest today!

Twilah