NPCER: Rear-ended tonight

[redheadbaker]

Can I whine? 

I started a new job last week. I'm having a difficult time adjusting to working full-time, and being away from DS. I always said I never wanted to be a stay-at-home mom, but now I hate being away from him. 

Anyway, I had a particularly difficult day today (escaping to the bathroom twice to cry), and then on my way home, I got rear-ended. 

My OB recommended I go to an ER because I hit my head on my car's headrest, but the local hospital all but turned me away, because there's no OB/GYN department there.

I am tired (but I'm also sick, and only got three or four hours of sleep last night), and nauseous (but I'm always nauseous this time of night). And I know that tomorrow, I will HURT. But I don't want to call out, because I called out Monday, since I was sick. AND I'm already planning on leaving early on Friday for my NT scan. 

[gpw]

I'm sorry.     I don't know if you're nursing but if you are, my advice won't work.  A motrin 800 and a shot of jaeger.  

ETA:  Oops.  Clearly, I'm an asshole, lol!  I knew you were PG, but after I hit post I saw your ticker.  Obviously, my advice is useless, so I"ll just offer a hug.

[annieblah]

Is there another hospital that you can go to? Head injuries are nothing to play around with! Sorry you are having a rough day/time.

[redheadbaker]

Apr 17, 2013 19:50:13 GMT -5 annieblah said:

Is there another hospital that you can go to? Head injuries are nothing to play around with! Sorry you are having a rough day/time.

If I start to feel worse, or actually vomit, I will go to the hospital where I plan to deliver. 

ETA: I just know that I won't be seen for HOURS if I go there. 

[eponinepontmercy]

Oh, what a horrible day! 

I've got nothing but hugs.  I hope you aren't in too much pain tomorrow.

[annieblah]

Apr 17, 2013 19:54:53 GMT -5 redheadbaker said:

Apr 17, 2013 19:50:13 GMT -5 annieblah said:

Is there another hospital that you can go to? Head injuries are nothing to play around with! Sorry you are having a rough day/time.

If I start to feel worse, or actually vomit, I will go to the hospital where I plan to deliver. 

ETA: I just know that I won't be seen for HOURS if I go there. 

I feel like by then it is very advanced.  I am not trying to scare you (I promise), but the head bump makes me nervous.  Are there no Urgent Care Centers?  Or, maybe they can bring you right up to labor and delivery with a head injury?

[annieblah]

Apr 17, 2013 19:54:53 GMT -5 redheadbaker said:

Apr 17, 2013 19:50:13 GMT -5 annieblah said:

Is there another hospital that you can go to? Head injuries are nothing to play around with! Sorry you are having a rough day/time.

If I start to feel worse, or actually vomit, I will go to the hospital where I plan to deliver. 

ETA: I just know that I won't be seen for HOURS if I go there. 

I feel like by then it is very advanced.  I am not trying to scare you (I promise), but the head bump makes me nervous.  Are there no Urgent Care Centers?  Or, maybe they can bring you right up to labor and delivery with a head injury?

[redheadbaker]

Apr 17, 2013 20:11:30 GMT -5 annieblah said:

Apr 17, 2013 19:54:53 GMT -5 redheadbaker said:

If I start to feel worse, or actually vomit, I will go to the hospital where I plan to deliver. 

ETA: I just know that I won't be seen for HOURS if I go there. 

I feel like by then it is very advanced.  I am not trying to scare you (I promise), but the head bump makes me nervous.  Are there no Urgent Care Centers?  Or, maybe they can bring you right up to labor and delivery with a head injury?

Nope, no Urgent Care Centers. 

S.O. is pressuring me to go, too. I think I will go. 

[druidprincess]

I'm so sorry you're having one hell of a day.

In the interests of precaution, I'd really recommend going to get checked out - even if it does take a while. I'd play up the "I'm pregnant and hit my head hard" card so hopefully you'd get triaged faster. But don't mess around with a potential head injury.

[pixy0stix]

Ummmm... I'd go in to the hospital. If it's something you need documentation that you were seen for insurance purposes.

[penguingrrl]

I'm so sorry! I would definitely head to the hospital and get checked out. Hope you feel better quickly!

[annieblah]

Apr 17, 2013 20:17:01 GMT -5 redheadbaker said:

Apr 17, 2013 20:11:30 GMT -5 annieblah said:

I feel like by then it is very advanced.  I am not trying to scare you (I promise), but the head bump makes me nervous.  Are there no Urgent Care Centers?  Or, maybe they can bring you right up to labor and delivery with a head injury?

Nope, no Urgent Care Centers. 

S.O. is pressuring me to go, too. I think I will go. 

Thank goodness and I hope you get right in!!

[Deleted]

I hope you're not reading this...because you're getting checked out.

That's a phenomenally shittastic day and I hope things get better and that your head injury isn't too serious. Always better to be safe than sorry with those.

[caden]

I'm so sorry. That is definitely a super shitty day. I hope you aren't stuck in the ER for too long.

[taratru]

I'm so sorry. That is a shitty day, indeed. I hope all is well.

[redheadbaker]

I am at the E.R. It's crowded, but I know it's better to get checked out.

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[aurora]

Apr 17, 2013 21:02:04 GMT -5 redheadbaker said:

I am at the E.R. It's crowded, but I know it's better to get checked out.

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I hope it turned out to be nothing serious and that you're feeling better today.

[redheadbaker]

No head injury and the baby is fine. I'm just very sore and very tired (didn't get discharged until 4:30 am).

[meshaliuknits]

Apr 18, 2013 10:13:54 GMT -5 redheadbaker said:

No head injury and the baby is fine. I'm just very sore and very tired (didn't get discharged until 4:30 am).

Yay! And yuck!

[pixy0stix]

Whew, I'm glad you're ok!

[ringstrue]

Omg!! Get your rest and get pain meds. ::hugs::

[secretlyevil]

Geez, what a shitastic day. How are you feeling today? ::hugs::

[redheadbaker]

Apr 18, 2013 10:44:09 GMT -5 @bunnybean said:

Did you stay home today? I'm glad it's not more serious!

Oh, heck yes! I finally got into bed about an hour before my alarm would normally go off! I slept until 10:30. 

[redheadbaker]

Apr 18, 2013 10:49:54 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

Geez, what a shitastic day. How are you feeling today? ::hugs::

Just tired and sore. I'm actually surprised I'm not MORE sore. I got rear-ended back in '02, and could barely turn my head that time. 

[laurenpetro]

what a shitty night. i'm sorry