Day 3 of Bedrest

The walls are closing in....

Just kidding. In all seriousness, my days are somewhat normal. With the exception of being able to get on the floor and roughhouse with my two-year old, our routine hasn't changed too much. There's a lot more TV and video games, but it's for the good of the family, I guess.

I went into my doctors office for my NST today. Nina is much more well behaved than Jack ever was. She moves more, is feistier, but at least she doesn't play hide and seek from the monitor. Her NST was perfect.

I saw my least favorite NP today. She's just not very personable. I suppose it's good from a medical standpoint that she is all business, but it doesn't really make for good bedside manner. Our conversation revolved around what kind of bedrest I'm on. She wants me to lay on the couch all day, of feasible. Sure. That works, but how much activity can I do? Please remember I have a two year old at home. "oh, you can't do bedrest with a toddler!" Todd and I agreed. Then she explained that they usually recommend full time childcare or bringing in full time help. Thankfully, my mother in law is coming up and I will have help. But, what if she couldn't come? We can't afford full time daycare. Also, I would have to change daycare providers because our current daycare provider is M/W/F. I don't want to change. Jack is happy, I love his daycare, and it just wouldn't be fair to throw even more change at him right now.

I am being placed on a blood pressure medication. On top of the twice weekly NSTs, I am having growth ultrasounds every 3 weeks. Maybe they'll give me pictures of her toes finally. I'm sorry, but there's nothing cuter than fat little ultrasound toes. Then I can imagine nomming on them until she finally gets here. I am aiming for November 5, at least, before they take the baby out. I will be about 37 weeks at that point and she will be considered full term. Assuming the BP issues don't affect her growth or fluid levels, I hope to keep her in even longer. Jack was born at 36w5d, making him a late term preemie. I found out the earliest they'll deliver at my hospital is 35 weeks so long as the baby appears to be fine via ultrasound.

My first ultrasound is Tuesday. I also see my actual OB instead of an NP or an on call doctor. I'm thankful for this. She has a way of presenting information in an official manner but still making me feel comfortable and not terrified. I don't know why it seems like they're handling this pregnancy so much more intensely than Jack's. I want to find out why. All I know is this is my last baby. We had talked about the idea of a third eventually, but I am done.

So, this weekend I plan on doing absolutely nothing. Todd is going to have to manage everything before his parents get here. He has a list to do. I will lay on the couch and watch movies with Jack. It'll be great.