Thursday, September 24, 2009

Blogging. Live. From the hospital.

Yup. Soon after my last entry, I was sent to the hospital after monitoring showed something was up. I was monitored continuously for about 4 days, met with some high risk docs, and it was decided based on my history and my tendency towards pre eclampsia and my increasing numbers in that region that I should just stay put until the baby is born.

Am I upset? No.
Am I bored? Not yet.
Is the food okay? Eh...

:)

Seriously, I am in good spirits. It isn't ideal, I hate being away from Claudia but ever since we learned this baby has a cord issue and my panic attacks set in, I have been a pretty cruddy mom anyway. It is better for me to be here, anxiety in check thanks to a lot of monitoring, and knowing at any moment they could get this baby out if needed.

I do stare at pictures of Claudia a lot. When she came to visit on Sunday I got NERVOUS to see her. Mainly because I knew she wouldn't react well. She was confused, she wanted to run the halls... Yes, she gave me a hug and wanted "up" but was off and running again and got pretty crabby only 30 minutes into the visit. Oh well. It is okay.

I remember my niece visiting my sis in law who was on bed rest in the hospital reacting the same way. Luckily Claudia is very much still in the "love the one you are with" kind of stage. She has been spending time with grandparents on BOTH sides...who adore her as much as we do and have really stepped up to help us out.

The other hard part is being that I see a doctor 90+ minutes away from where we live, there is no one local to come visit me on a regular basis. Plus, when I got sent in on Friday night, I missed my parent's anniversary party on Saturday. The 40th anniversary party I planned and paid for and worked so hard on....luckily it still went off without a hitch and I think everyone had a great time. I am not pouting about it too much it is just my parent's have given me SO much, I wanted to be there to give them something back.

I am not on strict bed rest, I get monitored about 4 times a day but they want me up and walking. I have a feeling I will be spending a lot of time in the gift shop. And online shopping. Claudia's bday is in 2 months and I can start to plan that.

Right now, an amnio is scheduled for 10/9 and if this little dude's lungs are mature, out he will come. That is 2 weeks from today. Did I mention that nothing is prepared at home? As in... nothing. But, I am okay with it. I really am. The control freak in me really wants his room DONE. The bouncy seat back from my sis in law's house, the bottles cleaned...oh, the infant car seat? I have no idea where the newborn insert is and that means I am going to have to try to get Craig to find it.

But, all in due time. None of that is "important". Right now, we will just hope for the best and be thankful I am able to be here.

9 comments:

Sarah said...

Thinking of you and your little one....

Hope's Mama said...

I'll be keeping you in my thoughts. You do sound as though you are in good spirits. Update us when you can.
With love.

Jen said...

I'm glad your worries are at ease. Like you mentioned they can take him if they need to.
Rest up soon you'll have two to chase after.

Rachel said...

I will be praying that the time flies with no issues and that this little boy enters the world screaming!

Lynda said...

I remember bedrest very fondly, almost like it was yesterday and not seven years ago. I could tell you every show that was on and what time it came on and what channel. lol. Thinking of you <3 What a blessing your parents and inlaws must be!

Beth said...

wow.. 2 weeks! I hope it goes by fast and without a whole lot to report. im gonna be away for awhile.. i will be thinking of you constantly after this!

Ya Chun said...

hang in there!

Michele said...

Bed rest sucks- it really does- but it is so worth it. I had 16 weeks with 7w in the hospital and every day was worth it for a safe delivery.

Keeping my fingers crossed that everything works out so well.

Kate said...

Thinking of you. You seem to be in a good place. I hope you continue to do well and your little one remains safe and sound.