Another TMI Post

Sooooooo ... we just got home from L&D. I started having low back pain like I get before a period and some pelvic pressure, so the doc told me to go to the hospital. We were there 4-1/2 hours on monitors. The baby is fine and I have a bladder infection, which they think is triggering my preterm labor. They gave me a shot of terbutaline, which stopped the contractions (and the heavy feeling I've had for a few weeks in my abdomen/pelvis is gone). And an RX for Macrobid, which we'll be filling first thing in the a.m. (too late tonight to do it). I am only dilated to a 1, and my cervix is high and thick still, so even though the spotting and cramping/contracting are concerning, they're not making much progress.

Still on pelvic rest. Yeah ... great.

Small Fry and/or her mom texted today to say school gets out next Wednesday. WTH? Last week, hubby hung up the phone under the impression that we wouldn't get her even for the summer. Even if we are allowed to go get Small Fry next week, I won't be able to make the trip. My sis and I are thinking my BIL should go with hubby, and Kiddo and I should stay with sis. Hubby hasn't said if he wants to do so yet since he thinks his ex is just jerking us around again. I just tried to call her and she didn't answer, so we'll see.

There's the update. I'm going to eat something and go to bed. Those hospital beds are extremely uncomfortable.

Friday Fave Five!!!

There is TMI in this post. Sorry.

1. Watermelon. I've eaten most of a seedless one this week, starting Monday at the in-laws ... they sent it home with us and I chopped it into chunks yesterday (I know ... it didn't take very long though). I've eaten a ton of it, loving the juicy goodness.

2. The swimming pool. I can't get it in right now, but did take kiddo earlier this week. Oh my gosh ... the water taking the weight of the baby off my back, hips, and knees ... heavenly. I stayed in only for about an hour, and did not want to get out. But (TMI) I had to pee so I had to get out, and then realized I had a slight sunburn, so I stayed out. I did have a bath last night in our huge garden tub, and it helped too. Not as much as the pool, but a lot.

3. My new company. I love them -- they just want me to be okay health wise and were great about the bedrest stuff, telling me not to overdo, etc. Never would have happened at my old job.

4. My family. My wonderful husband and child, picking up some of the slack from mom not being able to do much. He helped make dinner last night and she cleaned up her end of school mess today, plus changed the dishwasher. And got her own breakfast and our lunch (thank you Stouffer's). And DisGrace -- when I asked her for books to be reading, she sorted through a pile and will get them to me somehow this weekend.

5. Our realtor. I emailed her yesterday about bedrest this weekend, and told her hubby said no showings. She agreed and said she was feeling very protective and wouldn't let anyone bug me. Well. When someone called today to show the house (as we both figured would happen), she told him no. He insisted she ask me anyway, and I said no, too. We agreed early next week would be better.

Even with some stress regarding Small Fry and her mom today, I'm feeling better. I *think* the bleeding stopped, and I haven't been having contractions like I was. Kiddo keeps me in line, saying, "aren't you supposed to be on bedrest?" I'm drinking lots of water and using the bathroom nearly constantly, but I feel pretty good overall. I need to go have a nap now ... but ... things are better. I may end up just slowing down like this through the end of the pregnancy. We'll see!

*EDIT: I am having weird back pain and pressure, so I'm off to the hospital to see what's up. I'll post again when I can to update.

And I'm still having contractions

TMI

Talked to the nurse this morning, since I've been having contractions since Saturday. They're not very regular, but are intense and very uncomfortable at times. That plus a couple of other weird things going on, I was worried enough to call them.

I'm back on pelvic rest, and she would prefer it if I could be on bed rest, but working from home typing is "okay".

*sigh*

End of TMI

In other news, I cut out 12 diapers and 5 diaper covers last night ... they're all ready, waiting for me to sew up. Hubby was so proud this morning when he got home ... lol

And a joke from kiddo: What's black and white and green and black and white?


Two skunks fighting over a pickle.

The Other Side of True Love

When you're in bed together, trying to go to sleep, and he suddenly flips over so his rear end is pointed away from you and lets a big one rip. True love, not stinking out your partner ... ;)

The Definition of True Love

When you can no longer reach your toes, and your sweet husband doesn't bat an eyelash when you ask him to take off your toenail polish. And does so, very gently. awww.

I realize the quality is not the best. I hadn't realized how huge I have gotten until I caught a glimpse of myself in a store window last week.

*sigh*

He kicks my ribs and punches my bladder simultaneously, or opposite sides of my belly, or whatever. He is going to be a big baby. Which is fine by me, just ... wow. Took a bath last night and watched my belly rolling around while he flipped from side to side. He shoves his knees or butt against the left side of my abdomen, near my ribs. He did this so much Saturday, he triggered contractions for the rest of the night. It was kind of scary. But they eventually did stop, and they weren't regular or anything, just intense. So ... I just kept telling him it was too early and he needed to stay put. Obviously, he did.

28 weeks 4 days

I realize the quality is not the best. I hadn't realized how huge I have gotten until I caught a glimpse of myself in a store window last week.

*sigh*

He kicks my ribs and punches my bladder simultaneously, or opposite sides of my belly, or whatever. He is going to be a big baby. Which is fine by me, just ... wow. Took a bath last night and watched my belly rolling around while he flipped from side to side. He shoves his knees or butt against the left side of my abdomen, near my ribs. He did this so much Saturday, he triggered contractions for the rest of the night. It was kind of scary. But they eventually did stop, and they weren't regular or anything, just intense. So ... I just kept telling him it was too early and he needed to stay put. Obviously, he did.

In other news, the motherboard to hubby's computer died. And our new Dell still doesn't work. They're sending out a technician this week to replace the hard drive and hopefully get it fixed. Hubby's sister was gracious enough to loan us hers in the meantime so he doesn't get too crazy not being able to play games or watch animation. Poor guy.

Happy Memorial Day! We had a BBQ with the in-laws ... and hubby crispied just about everything. He's still learning to BBQ. Kiddo had a blast jumping on the trampoline, and I am completely exhausted just from watching her. lol.

I'm going to work now and hopefully go to bed later after hopefully watching a movie with hubby. wooooooo.