Re: I Gave Birth . . .

I'm glad the prune juice worked. I know that you don't like it at all,
but you really should keep some in the house. It comes in 8 oz. cans,
so you don't have to worry about storing it. And at the first sign of
constipation heat some up. And keep up the fluid intake, not cola's
water is the best. If you hate plain water get some lemonade crystals
and just use a teeny bit to flavor the water and keep drinking! It's
the best prevention for constipation. I do think that it would have
been nice if you named the 'baby' after one of us. --fran
Janey Pooh wrote:
in a most horrible, disgusting, revolting way yesterday. I promise not
to describe it to you. :o) Let's just say - the Prune Juice worked,
but rather violently.

I swelled up even MORE yesterday, and my feet were swelling again too.
I was really starting to think I might go back to the hospital and ask
them to try the N/G tube again. Seriously. That torture would have
been easier to take than the torture I was going through.

Then, just around dinnertime (how quaint!) my water broke. LOL Again
and again and again and again . . . I slept on the couch last night so
I could be closer to the biffy. In fact, I went to sleep on the couch
in broad daylight at about 9:00 and didn't wake up until 3:30!! And
when I awoke, my belly swelling was GONE.

Oh Thank GODS!! Thank Fran for the hot prune juice idea!! Thank
ANYTHING that helped me rid myself of that horrid little 'problem' I
had.

I was supposed to go to a wedding this weekend but was planning to
cancel. Now I think I'll be able to go. I'll take it easy, of course,
but at least I can put in an appearance.

Now, what caused it? What can cause Edema AND horrible constipation,
such that you swell up like a balloon? If you ask me - Serious
Dehydration. I *have* been drinking, but not nearly enough, I don't
think, especially for this weather we've been having. I'm switching
from Coca Cola to water. If I *Jones* a bit over the next while,
you'll know why. ;o)

Please don't send gifts. There won't be a baby shower. I already had
three last night. ;o) Edwina Hepseba Hortense has gone to the Great
Beyond, but I don't think I'll have a wake either. Best to put old
worries behind me and move on to bigger and better things. :o)

Take GOOD Care,

Jane

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