13w 6d
Ok, I usually don't like making complaining posts, but I feel myself justified in this case.
I've developed a complete intolerance for evenings. When I can fight down some dinner, I lose it about a quarter of the time these days. The nausea medicine seems to work best to get through my day without being nauseous, but it doesn't help much at mealtimes. Breakfast and lunch are my main sources of food that stays down, and that doesn't end up being very much food. My weight had gone down, but now it seems to be remaining stable although the baby bump makes it look like I'm gaining.
I've also developed an intolerance to reclining. It's an annoyance because that used to be my most comfortable position to relax in the evenings. I have to lean forward every now and then to stop the nausea and be most comfortable. It isn't helping my back any nor are the pillows I try to use while I sit up.
We have another pressing concern as well. With our government not coming to an agreement on the debt ceiling, I worry we may be at risk of losing Medicaid. If the government defaults, they can choose to stop entitlement programs altogether. For me it would mean no more doctor visits for a while, including delaying the ultrasound to find out the gender of the baby. I have an appointment in 2 weeks that I'm prepared to cancel if I find out Medicaid isn't functioning as it should. We just can't afford doctor visits without it. Plan B in that scenario is if I develop a complication that D and I get a legal marriage so I can get health insurance coverage. We don't think that's necessary, but it's an option we are willing to accept.
So while the nation watches current politics for the sake of our economy, I watch it right now for the sake of little squirmer. Either way, I'm sure they'll be fine, but I would still prefer to be seen by a doctor regularly at this point. In the meantime, I'll continue to endure these 2nd trimester aches and come up with creative solutions for them.
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