For the last couple of weeks I have been on bed rest. While Zoe was spending some quality time with my mom and I was enjoying some alone time I had a somewhat routine ultrasound appointment. At 20 wks my placenta was a little low so we did a "just in case" ultrasound at 28 wks. In my mind this was just a fun trip to see my baby. The ultrasound tech said the placenta had grown higher into a safe position but by the way your cervix is a little short, let me get the doctor. Huh? 2 weeks of strict bed rest was more difficult and depressing than I had expected. Luckily my family has been a great help with Zoe so I could stay down. At least the 2 wks helped and now I am on "you can take care of your child but that's all" bed rest.
The positive side of things is that I actually feel better. I have evidently inherited some varicose veins on my right leg that actually hurt worse and look worse as days go by. My first pregnancy seemed so much easier. I felt fine with the first one other than mental stress of the unknown. I'd rather have that any day than physical pain.
Did I mention that Zoe had a bladder infection, the flu, and constipation during all of this? One right after the other. Are you kidding me?
Well I am officially done with work as a result of my baby trying to exit or enter too early depending on the context. I imagined the event differently in my mind. Instead of the party that I saw in my mind with the "na na na na, na na na na, Hey hey hey, good bye" song cheering in my head on my last day ,my abrupt exit has left me stunned and actually feeling regret. Weird huh? Anyway, sorry I have slacked on my blogging. I love to read others blogs and get disappointed when people don't update them often. Not that anything I ever post is terribly interesting but I tend to be hypocritical in blogging.
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I was checking out your blog the other day to see where you were with your pregnancy. I'm always concerned when my pregnant friends don't post for awhile and I can see now why you've been a little distracted from blogging. I'm glad to hear that you are off strict bed rest. That is not fun especially with a toddler that needs your love. I'm glad your family stepped in to help. I know exactly what you mean with the abrupt departure from work. That's how it was for me when I was put on disability when I was about 6 weeks pregnant with Olivia. I waited out the disability before I officially quit but I thought it would end a lot differently than that. I wish I was there to help you out and see you. Take care and hopefully these last couple months will fly by smoothly for you:)
Wow. It's amazing the things I don't hear now that I'm in the Spanish Branch. Sorry about the bed rest and the pain. That's awful.
Let me know if there's any way I can help or anything I can do, I'm still just around the corner.
Hey girl, I heard from Sarah that you were on bedrest, so I've been thinking about you. Sorry to hear that things have been so rough, but glad to hear that things are looking up. Hang in there!!!
I'm sorry that you are having to be on bed rest. That is not a fun thing. You are amazing and will get through it and hopefully everything will be ok. I'll keep you in my prayers! I love ya!
You poor thing. I'm so sorry this pregnancy has been a bit rough for you! On the bright side...now you'll have all these pregnancy horror stories to tell your little guy to make him feel guilty when he is being a big pain! :)
oh, Lisa! Bed rest stinks when you have a toddler. I'm glad you and the baby are well. Hang in there - these second pregnancies are tough!!
Sorry to hear about the complications. I am glad things are getting better.
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