Bumblebee is doing well. We've had 2 non-stress tests in the past few days, and although he slept through the first, he was active in the second and we got the results we wanted. We have another BPP on Wednesday so hopefully he'll be bigger and do all the things he's supposed to do.
Had an OB appt this morning. Everything seems fine. She is so genuinely excited about us getting this far- I don't think anyone thought we would. Only 3 more days until trimester 3! And just a couple of weeks until the coveted 30 week mark!
Dr ObGYN informed us that she'll be taking holidays the first 2 weeks of October. NOOOOO!!!!! That was when we expected Bee to come; I'll be between 34-36 weeks. After all of this pregnancy and last, I just can't imagine being under the care of another doctor at the very end. My MFM should still be here, but she doesn't do the daily rounds and daily care that the ObGYN does. If I'm still pregnant, I'll be put under the care of another OB, and while she is very lovely, she's not my doctor and I have no history with her. It makes me sad that my beloved doctor might not get to deliver this baby. Sigh. I mean, really, as long as the baby's ok it doesn't matter who delivers, but I always pictured it being my own doctor. She's been so good to us over the past two years. Maybe I can make it to 36 weeks???
Disappointing.
Bedrest is going ok. Here are my hospital-dictated stipulations, if you're interested:
- Majority of day either lying flat or sitting/reclining as tolerated (I'm supposed to aim for 20-22 hrs a day)
- Very limited walking within the house
- Preferably no stairs or limited use (we live in a two story house and this has really changed how I spend my day)
- No work outside the home
- No housework (no complaints here!)
- Allowed to prepare very simple meals (on feet >10 mins)
- Brief shower only or bath if condition allows
- No driving, passenger only for exceptional medical appointments
- Prescribed bedrest exercises
So, it could be worse, but it's pretty restrictive. At least it's not for too much longer.
Back to the couch I go....
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Gosh and I've been complaining about how bored I'm getting at home! What on earth are you doing all day? TV? DVD's? Books? What are you amusing yourself with all those hours every day??
Go, Bee! The bedrest sounds not so fun. I hope 30 (and 36!) week marks come as quickly as they can.
Glad things are going ok. I am sure bedrest is extremely tedious. Watch smut tv. :)
Hang in there bee!
Glad bebe is doing well and growing strong. I know the bedrest sucks but it will be worth it in the end, just ask Heather over at http://yummysushipajamas.wordpress.com/
Grow bumblebee grow!
Wow 20 hours lounging! I don't think I could do it. You go girl!
The OB thing will work out - do you get any appts with the other one to get to know her?
That sounds very restrictive and must be very hard. I know free being laid up from my back that it can get very boring. In the end though this will be so worth it. I hope the time goes by fast and I am happy to hear that things are well bumblebee.
I would hate to be stuck in my bed for that long. My back hurts just thinking about it. When I had Jordan I was up and out of that bed the moment they let me and walking around. My back pain was WORSE than my c-section!
Hope you make it to 36 weeks. That's what I'm hoping for too!
That is pretty restrictive! And I understand being disappointed about your OB, I really do. But how exciting to even be talking about October - that's right around the corner! Stay strong, sweet girl. It's just a while longer. . .
You're doing great!!!! I'm so excited for you to have made it this far and be looking forward to the future! Keep up the good work and stay off your feet as much as possible!!
I'm with G$, go for trashy tv if you're being held prisoner!
So glad everything is going well tho, only a little bit longer. You'll get there!!!
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