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Bedrest... (long)
...is what I am officially on for the next three weeks (at least), and potentially until the baby is born.
Yesterday I was walking around at Lowes and had more than just Braxton-Hicks contractions. These made me stop walking. Pulling from the back all the way around to the front of my stomach, and lasting about 30-45 seconds. Then they would stop for about three minutes, and would start all over again. I knew these were different, but thought maybe I just needed to change my activity. We went and sat at the Starbucks, I drank some hot tea, and everything seemed to calm down. For the rest of the evening I had some BH every now and then, but nothing like I was having.
I didn't sleep but two hours last night, I was a little anxious, and I kept having BH, which was uncomfortable and made it hard to sleep.
This morning I went to school, debated calling the doctor because things were seeming to calm down a little, and then the BH started up again. So, I called the doctor's office when it opened, and they told me to come in right away. I went and told my principal that I had to leave, but I should be back.
I go to the doc, she checks my cervix. It is softening, and I am almost 2cm dilated. She puts my on full bedrest for at least three weeks, and I will go back once a week to get checked. If/when I have contractions I am supposed to go to L&D to get them monitored to see what they're looking like.
I sent to L&D today and got a Celestone steriod injection to boost little baby's lungs, and I go back tomorrow for another injection.
I just wanted to update you guys. I am sure I will be nesting a lot more, since I am on house arrest and I will need things to keep me entertained!
Re: Bedrest... (long)
so sorry, Ali! We'll say some prayers, put on your stern mommy voice and tell that baby to stop it!
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When I went to the school to tell the principal, I went and told a fellow teacher as well. She and I are fairly good friends now, and talk all the time. She said she is going to stop by and check on me every now and then, and she lives ten minutes away, so if I need something I have no problem calling her and asking her for help.
My mom taught me a long time ago how to knit, but I have no idea how to anymore. You're right about it being a good time to learn, I am going to need something to occupy my time. I can only watch so much trashtastic tv.
I started crying when she told me I was already dilated, I was scared, she reassured me that babies at 34 weeks to fine, they have to go to the nicu, but only for a day or so and only really only for oxygen.
D is here in the Dell full time now, thank god. I need him around here for sure. I was supposed to have my shower this weekend in BR, but it is looking like we're going to have to cancel it because I can't be in the car for that long and the doc doesn't want me to leave Slidell. So, I don't know what we're going to do about that. My main concern is that this little one stays put at least for another couple of weeks. I want his/her lungs as developed as possible.
Oh gosh, Ali! I'm so glad you called your doc. They are right though, you are far enough along that everything will be ok if for some reason you have to deliver early. I know it's optimum for Baby Ali to cook longer but your docs will do what is best for you both. Big squishy hugs to all 3 of you! Please call if you need anything at all!
They are talking about moving the shower down this direction, that is up to them. I just can't worry about it, worry=stress you know. So, if they want to move it here cool, if not I will live, it's not the end of the world.
I am trying right now not to worry about school, everyone at school told me "we got this, take care of you and baby." But, I still worry. I quickly threw together everything my kids are working on now, and emailed it to my friend to pass along to whomever. That helped take a load of worry off right there. I am sure everything will be fine, and I am confident that my doc knows what she's talking about. I am trying to be quite positive about it all, because a positive outlook makes everything better, right?
Yes and yes.
I vote on watching all 10 seasons of Friends. In order. While learning to knit/crochet.
That's not a bad idea!
Do you have Netflix? Howstrict is this bed rest, like no standing while showering and that's only once every other day, or general puttering is fine?
Yep, we have netflix! Love it!
I can get up to go to the restroom, eat, and shower. Not laundry, dishes, housework, etc. She really wants me in bed/on the couch for the three weeks.
Oh no, hun! Take some time to rest and relax and I'm sure LO will stay put so you will have the piece of mind!
My child is apparently missing all the memo's. What a slacker.
Pink, keep us updated! I will be thinking about you!
I have been scoping out netflix to figure out what I could get. All of the new Entourage seasons are out, and I haven't watched since season three (I think), so that may be my first thing.
Ali - PLEASE, PLEASE let me/us know if there is anything we can do. Stay put. Your priority - as everyone has told you - is to keep you and baby safe.
Pink - Keep us updated!
This is legal advice. Circa 2011
Ali, I will be thinking of you for the next three weeks!! (you, too, Pink!)
I hope the time flies by and baby Ali stays in the oven just a little bit longer.
Ali, I'm home all day, so you can nest all day with me
I told DH yesterday I refuse to go back to laffy with nothing to do, since I have no place to go yet. Hulu is your friend, along with Netflix! I'm catching up on my grey's anatomy today! Hope everything goes well and baby stays put. T&P for you and the baby gator 