to wean from prednisone! I officially cheated, and started weaning 2.5 mg SLOWLY at almost 24 weeks, because originally they told me everyone weans between 20-24 weeks. Then they had me wait til my labs were done... blah blah blah! Prednisone is the worst drug I have ever been on! It is definitely a love/hate relationship because I firmly believe we would not have this miracle without it, but the side effects... rapid heart rate, moon face, excess hair on face (I got my face waxed 3 times and I might need one more!), etc. Its horrible! I cannot wait to look like myself again! Currently at 22.5 mg from 30 mg and I will be 26 weeks tomorrow! YAY!!!
But I have to admit I do get worried. My ANA's (Anti-nuclear antibodies) were higher than they would like, 99.33 when they should be less than 20. When you google about this, of course HORRIBLE things pop up, which I cannot even repeat here. I'm still trusting God, that he is going to protect our little bambino.
Last night I was drawing my boys a bath and I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror...so thankful for this growing basketball... I mean BABY BUMP! God is good!
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