I Found Something More Painful Than Natural Childbirth
I think most of you know that I gave birth to Lucy with no pain medicine. I did have pitocin to speed up delivery but other than that, I had a natural childbirth. It was the most painful but awesome thing I had ever experienced. Unfortunately on Friday night I found something that is more painful than childbirth and has NONE of the rewards.
A UTI that spread to my right kidney-causing a kidney infection. The first symptom was at 11 PM and by 2 AM, I was in so much pain that I was in tears. Every time I went to the bathroom (which was every 2 minutes) it felt like Lucy crowning (the VERY worst part of labor which only happens once). Plus I was starting to get pain in my back and was feeling dizzy. I called my doctor’s after hours clinic and the nurse listened to my symptoms and advised me to get to the Emergency Room immediately. She told me that if I did pass out that Shaun was to call 911-way to scare me!
When I got to the ER, they took a sample and my urine looked like this:
(That’s not really my urine-that’s a glass of cranberry juice). They couldn’t believe it. I was given 2 different pain meds and an antibiotic and sent on my merry way. The doctor told me that if I felt worse to come back in to the ER.
I didn’t feel worse over the weekend but I definitely didn’t feel any better. This weekend was just awful.
I woke up this morning and was very nauseas and vomiting. I got right into my doctor. He took one look at me and hooked me up to an IV. I got 2 bags of fluids and a different kind of antibiotic. Apparently, the antibiotic that they gave me in the ER wasn’t working. I’m on a different one, plus Zofran for anti-nausea, and the 2 different pain meds, plus strict orders that if I feel worse to call my doctor immediately.
He still thinks I have a kidney infection but I could possible have a kidney stone or renal lacerations. If, on Wednesday, I’m still feeling awful, I’ll get an MRI to see if that’s the case.
I seriously wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy.
Category: Uncategorized | Tags: crowning, kidney, kidney infection, kidney stones, natural child birth, ring of fire, uti 11 comments »
OMG! First off so impressed with yout natural child birth and second yikes!! I was in the ER a lot this summer so I’m glad to hear you are out but feel better girl!! Fingers crossed!!!
thinking of you–hope that it’s “just” the infection and you are already feeling some relief!
Poor Chelsea!!!!! I hope you feel better asap!!!!!!
Oh no….I’m so sorry. Feel better soon 🙁
Oh no Chelsea!!! I’m sorry to hear you aren’t feeling well. UTIs/kidney infections definitely suck. I’m hoping that your pain magically disappears today!
My BFF had a kidney infection & a stone in high school and had to go to the ER via ambulance. The paramedics told her a kidney stone is considered to be the only thing more painful than childbirth that a person can experience, so I’m not surprised to hear you compare it to giving birth. I hope those drugs work fast so you’re feeling better asap!
That sounds absolutely awful, Chelsea…I hope you feel better soon!
OMG, Chelsea. You’re not a complainer … so I know this is every bit as bad as you say it is. I’m tearful : ( and heavy hearted. Take care of yourself!!!! And get well!!!
BIG hugs ~Patty
That’s horrible Chelsea! I hope you are feeling better today. I am sure you are downing the H2O already, but make sure you keep it comin’. The Zofran can cause wicked constipation, which I’m sure would feel really not awesome in conjunction with a kidney infection. Take care!
Poor Chelsea!! I’ve experienced the kidney infection and that is definitely no fun 🙁 Drink lots of water and rest as much as possible! Hope the meds do their job!!!
That sounds (and looks) awful. I really hope you are feeling better now!