Breaking news, everyone!!!! I've cuddled with Nory! I've had a shower! I've had a spoonful of peanut butter! I've enjoyed a decaf tea! And.....wait for it......I JUST HAD A NAP!!!!!!!!!! All of these wonderful things can only mean ONE THING: I AM HOME SWEET HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Today the hospital allowed me to leave right after lunch and I am reporting to you from our extra-cozy, king-size bed - set up with water bottles, snacks, my computer, magazines, books, a pen, a notebook, lip gloss, hair stuff, lots of pillows, a warm "beanie" for aches and pains, and anything else that a resting girl might desperately need. Hmmmm......I better stop bragging or else my live-in nurse (PHIL!) might accept a more reputable position at the hospital. Let's just say my husband is "alright" ;) I LOVE YOU HUN!!!!!!!!
Yesterday afternoon, I was wheeled down to my official doctor who told me a few key things:
1) The baby is healthy and at the ideal weight for 32 weeks, although she is quite insistent on staying put in the low-lying breech position. I am encouraged to sit with my legs elevated and - get this: CRAWL! - periodically to encourage her to flip around.
2) I am not allowed to return to work before Christmas. I am to "take it easy" for the next three weeks - at which point I will be 36 weeks and any major concerns will be a thing of the past. I made the doctor (the poor woman!) go into detail on this whole concept, just so we were both clear on the idea of "bed rest". Basically, there's lots of bed/couch and very limited un-bed/un-couch. I am allowed to shower, make a tea and other little things (to prevent blood clots), but standing on my feet for long is a no-no. As is the basketball tournament I was so looking forward to this weekend. As is helping to make an American Thanksgiving Dinner on Friday. As is going on a super CHRISTMAS SHOP at the Avenues every weekend between now and the 25th of December. Sounds awesome, doesn't it? Pfft - speak to the people who love bed.
3) We are "counting up" rather than "counting down". It's no longer "only 8 weeks to go!" Instead, it is "wow, we made it another day....and another day....and another day!!!" I think it is a great way of thinking about it, but I'm sure I will need reminders of that mindset in the coming days. Or, heaven help us, HOURS.
I was disconnected from all medicines after my big trip to my doctor's floor and, despite a a few contractions in the early evening, things went well. For the most part. I mean, I MIGHT have had a huge breakdown at 11 p.m. when they woke me up to give me more antibiotics via intravenous. I was EXHAUSTED and had finally relaxed enough to sleep and they scared the heck out of me when they grabbed my wrist without warning. Then, there were complications with the drip and they were contemplating putting in a brand spanking new IV. I was SO DONE with it all and really, really, really wanted to be left alone. TO REST! Like they kept telling me to! So, once the IV was figured out, I fell asleep and they promised no more interruptions until they wanted me to eat at 6:30 this morning. PRAISE THE LORD! I got the most sleep I had in three days and woke up much less angry with the nursing staff. GO TEAM!
Anyways, I am starting to accept recommendations for really fun things to do that are best enjoyed laying down and with limited movement. Movie recommendations? Books? Tv shows? Online shopping sites? Keep in mind I am almost 29, yet my entertainment preferences seem to align more closely with that of a 12 year old girl. I've already seen Frozen. But, yes, you're right in thinking that I should watch it again soon. 'Tis that time of year!
Thanks again for all of your kind messages!!! It's amazing how quickly love travels the globe when you need it to! Way faster than the swankiest of international airlines ;)
Sending my love!!! XOXO
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| The easiest bed to say goodbye to. EVER!!!! |
Today the hospital allowed me to leave right after lunch and I am reporting to you from our extra-cozy, king-size bed - set up with water bottles, snacks, my computer, magazines, books, a pen, a notebook, lip gloss, hair stuff, lots of pillows, a warm "beanie" for aches and pains, and anything else that a resting girl might desperately need. Hmmmm......I better stop bragging or else my live-in nurse (PHIL!) might accept a more reputable position at the hospital. Let's just say my husband is "alright" ;) I LOVE YOU HUN!!!!!!!!
Yesterday afternoon, I was wheeled down to my official doctor who told me a few key things:
1) The baby is healthy and at the ideal weight for 32 weeks, although she is quite insistent on staying put in the low-lying breech position. I am encouraged to sit with my legs elevated and - get this: CRAWL! - periodically to encourage her to flip around.
2) I am not allowed to return to work before Christmas. I am to "take it easy" for the next three weeks - at which point I will be 36 weeks and any major concerns will be a thing of the past. I made the doctor (the poor woman!) go into detail on this whole concept, just so we were both clear on the idea of "bed rest". Basically, there's lots of bed/couch and very limited un-bed/un-couch. I am allowed to shower, make a tea and other little things (to prevent blood clots), but standing on my feet for long is a no-no. As is the basketball tournament I was so looking forward to this weekend. As is helping to make an American Thanksgiving Dinner on Friday. As is going on a super CHRISTMAS SHOP at the Avenues every weekend between now and the 25th of December. Sounds awesome, doesn't it? Pfft - speak to the people who love bed.
3) We are "counting up" rather than "counting down". It's no longer "only 8 weeks to go!" Instead, it is "wow, we made it another day....and another day....and another day!!!" I think it is a great way of thinking about it, but I'm sure I will need reminders of that mindset in the coming days. Or, heaven help us, HOURS.
I was disconnected from all medicines after my big trip to my doctor's floor and, despite a a few contractions in the early evening, things went well. For the most part. I mean, I MIGHT have had a huge breakdown at 11 p.m. when they woke me up to give me more antibiotics via intravenous. I was EXHAUSTED and had finally relaxed enough to sleep and they scared the heck out of me when they grabbed my wrist without warning. Then, there were complications with the drip and they were contemplating putting in a brand spanking new IV. I was SO DONE with it all and really, really, really wanted to be left alone. TO REST! Like they kept telling me to! So, once the IV was figured out, I fell asleep and they promised no more interruptions until they wanted me to eat at 6:30 this morning. PRAISE THE LORD! I got the most sleep I had in three days and woke up much less angry with the nursing staff. GO TEAM!
Anyways, I am starting to accept recommendations for really fun things to do that are best enjoyed laying down and with limited movement. Movie recommendations? Books? Tv shows? Online shopping sites? Keep in mind I am almost 29, yet my entertainment preferences seem to align more closely with that of a 12 year old girl. I've already seen Frozen. But, yes, you're right in thinking that I should watch it again soon. 'Tis that time of year!
Thanks again for all of your kind messages!!! It's amazing how quickly love travels the globe when you need it to! Way faster than the swankiest of international airlines ;)
Sending my love!!! XOXO
If you have not seen "The Mindy Project" (we - the blond ones in your life here in Canada) ****Highly**** recco this!!!! xoxoxo
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