Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Bactrim and IVs

I started Bactrim last week after feeling a little extra junky and wheezy for a while now. I go to the doctor Friday to do a lung function test to see if my PFTs are back to baseline. If not, I will be getting a PICC line put in for a nice course of IV antibiotics. I am hoping my numbers are okay because I don't want to give up swimming after starting up again and because I have a feeling a PICC with a 7 month old will be an interesting challenge. I feel better, but I am not sure I feel good enough to be back at baseline. Wish me luck this Friday!!
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  1. JohnJanuary 16, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Oh sorry to hear this IH!!! I wish you the best on Friday. I will be thinking about you big time Friday. I hope no PICC for you. If you have one you will be in hospital correct???

    Praying for you IH!!

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    1. Inhaling HopeJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:43 AM

      Thanks, John. I knew it was bound to happen eventually, because with nursing I am limited in what oral antibiotics I can take. Nursing is worth it to me though! If I do get a PICC I will do home IVs. I have only stayed inthe hospital once, hate that place!

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  2. Jenny LivingstonJanuary 17, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    My first thought was, "but she's nursing!!!" I had to wean Morgan unexpectedly due to an infection requiring antibiotics that were not nursing-friendly and it was a very difficult experience for both of us. Sounds like you've got it all figured out though. Whew! Wishing you the best and sending you healthy, healing thoughts!

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    1. Inhaling HopeJanuary 17, 2013 at 5:32 PM

      I am sure having to abruptly stop nursing was extremely hard on you. I worked it out with my doc that I will go on meds that are safe for nursing and I am lucky my bacteria is sensitive to nursing safe meds. I just have no idea how I will juggle taking care of a crawling, grabbing, climbing baby all while doing IVs...eeek!

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    2. Katherine DuffeyJanuary 18, 2013 at 1:34 PM

      Hey Cyster,just wanted to tell you,either way you can do this!!!my son is 10 1/2 months old and i have been on ivs 3x since he was born at home! just keep that picc covered especially when nursing!!!! my son likes to play with anything he can get his hands on when we nurse!!

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    3. Inhaling HopeJanuary 18, 2013 at 6:13 PM

      Thank you so much for your response. I am seriously nervous about her trying to pull out my PICC, but it is nice to hear from people who were successful. My daughter is the same way about nursing and usually ends up playing with my face in nothing else is around! I am glad it is winter so I won't mind keeping it covered as much.

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