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Hi Ladies
I've been MIA for a while, most of you know that I've been on complete bedrest for the last 4 weeks,this morning is the first morning that it's just Cate and I for a while, I always feel guilty being on the computer while my mum is here taking care of Cate and Cate is currently taking a much needed nap so I thought I'd catch you girls up.
These last few weeks have been a little rough, I went to L&D with a migraine like I've never had before at 31 weeks, they thought I was having a stroke as my left side was numb, I wasn't and after 6 hours and a few shots later I was able to go home. At 32 weeks I started having contractions every 3 minutes so we were off to L&D again, I had two shots of brethene (sp) to stop the contractions and was sent home on strict bedrest. My Dr. put me on anti contraction medicine (procardia) and after 4 days of taking it I started having trouble breathing, this time they sent me to the ER, who thought I had a blood clot in my lungs, they wanted me to have CT scan as it was the only way they could tell, they told John without it he would loose both Jack and I (the ER Dr. didn't have the best bed side manners) - we both felt that it was the medicine but after that comment we didn't want to take any risks. I didn't have a blood clot and it turns out it it was the medicine. So, they sent me up to L&D again and hooked me up, I was having 4 contractions every hour not enough to keep me so they me home. The next day I broke out in Shingles, this is my 4th time so I knew as soon as I saw them what they were, they are worst outbreak I've had and just happend to be right at my bra line, they suck!
I've seen my OB and a high risk OB, at 33 weeks Jack was measuring a week ahead (on the 3D U/S) and was 5.5 pounds so he is a healthy boy. At my last reg. OB appt she told me that they would do an amnio on March 8 (36 weeks, 3 days) and a C-section on the 9th, IF the amnio looked good. She changed that this week which sent me into fits of tears, it was just something to look forward to. I've now come to terms with the fact that he will come when he is ready and I would much rather have him come on his terms than ours even though I'm beyond miserable.
My OB said I can come off bedrest at 35 weeks which is tomorrow, but any type of activity will bring on contractions so it doesn't do me a lot of good. We're having Cate's birthday party next Saturday so I want to save up for that, I've planned so much for it thanks to having not much else to do 
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I'll keep everyone posted on when this little boy decides to make an appearance.
Re: Hi Ladies
I'm sorry to hear you are having such a hard time. I was on procardia with Sofia and Ava for 5 weeks. It made me feel terrible. I've been on bedrest for almost two months with this pg. It's horrible. And I know exactly what you mean about feeling guilty lying in bed while someone else helps take care of your child. I hope Cate's bday party is a big success.
ETA: Did they give you the steroid shots? I felt much better when they gave them to me at 30 weeks. It was peace of mind knowing that their lungs would be developed if they came early, which they did.
They said that they would discuss the steriod shot with us after I had the amnio on the 8th, which they've now sch. for the 18, I'll be 37 weeks 5 days so I'm not sure why they are doing one then? I don't have another appt with my OB until Thursday so I'm going to ask then, it's just been stressing me out thinking about so I've taken the stance that he'll come when he's ready. The procardia was awful, I have low BP to start with (I always get a comment from my nurse when she takes it) that it made my BP to low, therefore making it hard breath and making me really dizzy.
I feel for you being on BR for two months with the girls, Cate can at least for some part entertain herself, she's been watching more TV than I care to admit but sometimes it's a good babysitter (the guilt in even saying that). I feel like I've been so bossy from my position on the couch, but sitting here all day and looking around the house will drive anyone insane but my mum has been the biggest help, John is trying and will go through spurts of being awesome and then turn around and do something to make me mad.
P.S I love their new picture, they are geting so big!
First off: I cannot believe that it's almost time for him to be born! It seems like you just told us you were pregnant a few weeks ago.
Second I am so sorry you're going through all of this. I hope that it gets better and he comes out soon and you can stay healthy!
I am so sorry, bedrest must be so hard...but at least you are done tomorrow. I hope you have a great dat for Cate's b-day party...I am sure it will be super cute.
Well, rest up. Can't wait to see pics of the little guy when he decides to come.