12-8-2009 - UPDATE on BEDREST

My mood while writing this blog: BORED!!!!

So, thanks to everyone that responded to my last blog! I really dont know how I would make it without you girls to talk with! Basically these past few days have been really stressful/boring. I had my appt yesterday with my regular OB and she basically said since this is my first baby and we really dont know a trend on how my body will react that we need to be conservative. Still taking the Procardia every 4 hours and no more work for me. She said definitely working as a nurse is WAY too much and I agree. Im just trying to be positive and thinking that maybe this is a BLESSING since there are sooo many nasty bugs floating around the ICU and now me and baby wont be exposed to them. I talked with my boss and she was really understanding and told me not to stress. She told me that she would not replace my position (they are only required to hold your position for 12 weeks) and thats good because I have been working on that unit as a nurse for 3 years! She said even after the baby comes I can take as much time off as I need. PHEW!

Well, I am on modified bedrest. I can sit around the house but I need to keep it down. No crazy cleaning and no cooking big meals. I am so grateful I have my hubby. He honestly is the BEST...he is so worried and feels terrible for me. He basically is waiting on me but I worry about being too NEEDY! My mom and sister have been coming over a bunch too just to keep me company. My OB said I can go on one outing a day to keep my sanity and I have another appointment next Monday to make sure that Im not dilating anymore.

Another thing Im freaked out about besides this baby coming early-and this may be stupid-is getting FAT! I mean, Im sitting around ALL day! I really dont have an appetite but all of the meds Im on I need to eat or I feel sick. Im making good food choices but I am SOOO BORED! I seriously have never been so bored in my life! If you ladies have any suggestions on how I can pass my time I will greatly appreciate it! Im so happy that we already got the nursery done and I have washed a bunch of the clothes and everything already. That helps a lot but I still feel like I am missing out on the joys of being pregnant. Like buying cute new outfits and showing off the belly. Boo.

Sorry to keep complaining but this sucks bad. Im going to lay low until Monday and if everything looks good Ill maybe start to feel better and do more. I need to learn how to SEW or something!!! Well, hopefully everyone is doing great and keep sending positive thoughts out this way!!!