Those of you who have seen my ankles may have wondered if this day would come and it has! Actually, the ankles are innocent in this and did not play a role...it was actually my irritable uterus (yes, that is a real medical term). I went to my doctor's office yesterday morning with mild but consistent contractions. I was admitted to Labor and Delivery and given a shot of terbutiline to stop the contractions. At 32 weeks, 1 day baby Emma would have a hard time out here in the "real world."
After a few nervous hours of being monitored, I was sent home. Terbutiline is also used for asthmatics so it also relaxes your lungs. Frankly, it was the closest I have come to a glass of wine for a very long time so I liked it! Baby was doing great and was very active the whole time. It seems she was trying to kick off the monitor that was on my belly :) I'm now on a week bed rest and I'm hopeful I'll be able to get out of bed after my doctor appointment next Tuesday. Of course I have to wonder if this is because I finally set a defense date to defend my dissertation and GRADUATE (Sept 15th). *SIGH* So if you're bored, call me. I'm literally, not doing anything. Actually, you might really want to call. I'm at Dan's mercy for essentials such of food and drink :) Just kidding. He is doing a great job! Well, I'm not heading back to bed now....
2 comments:
Oh bed rest!!! I should come visit you and let Mia torture you for a few hrs!! Call me if you want us to stop by and entertain you. I am sorry but hopefully you will be back to a regular schedule soon. That baby girl is just really excited to meet her mommy!
Oh my! I agree with Brook, sounds like Emma is ready to meet her mommy and daddy :) Get plenty of rest (and take advantage of it while you can ;)
Wow, Sept 15th? Congrats on picking a date to defend, you'll do wonderful!
Post a Comment