35 week photo - December 24, 2009 (Looking a little more plump and tired!)Well, life on bed rest has been quite boring, but the first four weeks have gone much faster than thought. My mom drops in and helps me at least once a week, and my fabulous coworkers stop by weekly for lunch and socializing. Kim's been SUPERMAN with keeping up on all the laundry, dinner, cleaning, etc. He's been unbelievable, as I knew he would.
For the past four weeks, I have a doctor's appointment twice weekly and a nonstress test. This is just where they place the contraction and heartbeat belts on your stomach and watch his movement and how it cooresponds to his heart rate. Gage will be moving around like CRAZY, and once they put the monitors on me, he completely stops and moves so far back that they have to have a nurse hold them or wait forever for him to cooperate. So, we think he's going to be quite stubborn. On December 21, we almost didn't pass. Gage just didn't cooperate at all! :) Almost got sent to the hospital, but he finally passed after an hour and a half (usually takes 10-15 minutes).
I've started having a few Braxton Hicks contractions the past few days and am extremely uncomfortable, but that all comes with the territory. And, I welcome it! My blood pressure has been great one day and awful the next. It's just really sensitive, so the bed rest is still a must.
This morning, Kim and I went in for our 35-week appointment at 10a.m. and left shocked. My blood pressure was the highest it's ever been, even though it was normal on Monday. That, coupled with my confessions of nauseauness, blurred vision and headaches I've had the past three days made the doctor really think things through. Long story very short... my blood work came back good, so I still don't have toxemia. However, since it's so sensitive and given the fact that my body is starting to 'get ready for labor' (I'll spare you the details), my doc said we need to prepare ourself for anything. I have to go and get another non-stress test on Saturday in the labor and delivery area of the hospital. If I pass, I'll leave, and we just wait around like normal for Gage's arrival. If we don't pass the test, or if my blood pressure is again high, I'll be admitted for observation. Not sure if that means I won't leave until we have him or not.
With things 'working' and my blood pressure, we may not. I'm freaking out at the fact my son may come 4-5 weeks early, but I'm also trying to chill out and realize that it could be a while longer. Regardless, we're a little shocked. I'm personally nervous for Gage's health and development, but I know he will be fine.
Just hoping to enjoy Christmas tomorrow and learn to deal with what's dealt on Saturday... more news to come. We'd appreciate the prayers! Thanks!
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