Pregnant with Sickle Cell
We found out we were going to be parents almost a month ago and although the news is very exciting and was planned, it is also daunting. We face major obstacles due to me having Sickle C Disease and how the pregnancy will affect my body. So far, it hasn't been too bad. My major complaints with Sickle C are always that my spleen hurts, that I just don't "feel good," fatigue, and joint aches and pains. While my fatigue seems to be extreme at times with me sleeping horrendous chunks of time, I am willing to say it has not been unbearable. I am still able to keep up with my fluid intake and prenatals. I think the most interesting problem that I have had so far, and one that has just started recently, is hip and pelvic pain. For example, my hips and pelvic area throbbed all night and into today with almost unbearable pain. At 8 weeks pregnant, this doesn't seem to be "normal." I suppose this is something we will have to discuss with my many doctors ;) Yes,