33 Weeks and Modified Bed Rest!!!

Ok, so today was my 33 week appt. You may remember that I have been going to the Dr every week since Christmas due to my history of early delivery. Well today I went in for my normal check. I have been having some major contractions for the last two weeks, but didn't really think anything of them. Well then this week, they started to become a little more frequent and intense. I have also been having the nice stabbing pain in my cervix area, and back pain with some of the contractions. Well once I told my Dr all of this, she decided she wanted to check me just to be safe. The good news is the baby is head down, the bad news. I am dialated to 1cm already, soft, and the babies head is "right there" to quote my Dr. So she wanted to put me on total bedrest but I cannot use all my FMLA time before the baby is even here. So she is putting me on modified bedrest. Basically, I can only work part time, 4 hours a day until I deliver. The rest of the time I have to sit on my butt and do nothing. Randall loved to hear that...LOL...I go back in a week to be reevaluated. I have a feeling I will really be catching up on some blogging. I will keep everyone posted.

Realization

Webster's Dictionary definition:

Realization-to be aware of, to understand..

Well this week I have come to several realization's. Not to sound corny, but some of these have been a long time coming.

Things I realized this week, in no particular order.

1. I LOVE being pregnant(yes even with all the heartburn and sickness).

2. I hate that this could be my last pregnancy.

3. The nursery still isn't totally finished.

4. I haven't packed my hospital bag yet.

5. I really BELIEVE I am going to deliver this baby on Valentine's Day.

6. I LOVE my Church and especially my Sunday School Class.

7. I have the best friends a girl could ask for, I can be a total witch and they tell me, yet they still
love me.

8. I want a new house (okay this insn't really new, but more reasons have come into play lately).

9. I enjoy spending a quiet night at home playing a board game with my family without the t.v.
on.

10. I spend too much time on the internet, especially late at night.

11. We really need to get a new bed, because our mattress is uncomfortable.

This post is really random, but just a few things weighing on my pregnant mind this week. Many of these things made me really reflect and think, while others gave me that Oh No moment of panic..Here's hoping that all goes well with everyone this week. Take it easy and enjoy it.

31 weeks...Already...

That's right Im already at 31 weeks. This pregnancy is flying by. I went to see Dr B. today and all is well. I didn't gain any weight again, but that's nothing new. Baby is growing great. I am still measuring ahead but only by a week and a half(despite everyone telling me I am huge)..not three and a half weeks ahead like last time. My blood pressure and everything look great(Docs exact words) and I only have to check my sugars whenever I feel like they may be out of range...WOOHOO... The baby is definitely head down, but still floating(fine by me, I don't want her anywhere near the exit...LOL)..I go back on the 14th and the 29th, then I will be going every week..Dr B. says she wants to see me huge and pregnant, with lots of complaints. LOL.. As of this week at work, I am only working 4 days a week and one of those is a half work/half paperwork day, so hopefully that will help with me staying preggers longer this time around.

Family Update: All is well with everyone, Little K has cut another set of molars and 1 other tooth in the past 2 weeks, Big K is finally getting his canine teeth back in( they fell out like 6 months ago) and R is still working and his grad. classes start back up next week. Gotta love going to school where they cancel an entire week of classes due to our football team going to the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!!!! Roll Tide!!!