Stay In My Belly!
My 28 weeks belly. Glorious, isn’t it?
On Monday the doc took another peek at The Boy, unfortunately the pictures were not as good this time around, mostly blurs since he refused to hold still. His weight is guesstimated to be about 2 lbs 12 oz. Despite what it may feel like, it was confirmed that he only has 2 arms and 2 legs- not the eight I have been envisioning.
Onto the not so fantastic news… We have been flirting with preterm labor. Lots of contractions and pressure. Thankfully the cervix is still intact but it is a huge concern since they stopped Mira 3 times (at 31, 33, and 34 weeks).
They attempted to calm things down by prescribing Procardia, a heart medication with an off label use for stopping preterm labor…. Wasn’t so successful. Actually I had to make an emergency trip back to the doctor yesterday to get checked out again. The pressure had worsened to the point where it felt like my girly under parts were going to drop off and I was unable to stand upright.
The real moment of panic for me was when I started calling friends and family who lived close enough to get to my house right at that exact second… yeah, no one answered their phone - NO ONE. I called The Hubster 5,487 times before he picked up. I forced him to come home early, with the intention of having him watch the kids… In the 15 minutes it took him to get home I ended up at the point where I was completely unable to drive.
I have stopped the Procardia and am feeling MUCH better today. The contractions aren’t nearly so strong or close together. I’m hoping they continue this quieting trend and I can make it till my appointment next week (thinking small steps here).
All this has left me to wonder - what the hell am I going to do if I end up on bed rest or god forbid in the HOSPITAL on bed rest??
December 20th, 2006 at 9:17 pm
As the mother of a former 30 wkr, you want to take it easy. I’m sure your doctor as told you this, but busy moms have a way of ignoring it because well, we’re moms. If you did end up on bedrest or in the hospital, people will come out of the woodwork to help you or if worse came to worse, you could hire help. Let the house go. The dust will wait for you. It won’t kill the kids to watch a little bit more tv for a few weeks till this boy is baked. Isn’t this what pizza delivery is for?
Boys- they are such troublemakers. Even in utero. Just think of what he’s going to do when he comes out!
December 21st, 2006 at 2:18 pm
I am sending many stay put vibes!
When Becca was premature, I so did not take it as easy as I could have. Try (although way way hard) to take it easy. It will all get done….eventually.
December 22nd, 2006 at 6:02 am
I thought I lost you forever!
lost all my links~
Oh my gosh…I guess it’s been a looong time since I have visited you! look at the sweet belly!!
~Izabella
December 23rd, 2006 at 5:48 am
Tell that boy to stay put. I did a stint of bedrest in the hospital. Yuk.
p.s. sorry I missed your calls. I have been so busy and out of town when you called. I will try you tomorrow, k? I have a secret to tell you anyway.
December 23rd, 2006 at 3:43 pm
You will knit or craft New Year’s cards or maybe play SUDUKO… bed rest is a bitch and a bore and next to hell when you have a toddler at home, but behave yourself so if it comes to that, you are at home and not, like you said, in the hospital!
I will be sending that boy, “STAY PUT” vibes and you take care of yourself…
In fact, have someone make you a cup of tea right now…
December 23rd, 2006 at 9:08 pm
Your belly is ADORABLE! That’s what happens with boys, I think. Big, cute, perfectly round bellies that seem like they have basket balls inside.
I hope he stays in there. Tell him that there’s no rush. He’s better off inside and you still have a few more well deserved months to sleep through the night.
December 24th, 2006 at 7:14 pm
Holding onto good thoughts for you…I know it’s hard, but try not to worry.
December 25th, 2006 at 5:39 am
Now, Baby Boy…I know it’s Christmas and all, but honey it’s not time to come out of your little home there just yet! I promise there’ll be another Christmas!
Fidget, try to relax and enjoy the holiday…you’re in my thoughts and more “stay put” vibes being sent your way!