So, yesterday I went for my first appt. for the baby to be monitored and fluid levels checked. Alas, the fluid had dropped yet again, but baby is doing great! The fluid is now at 7 cm. and "they" are okay with that... but it was still significant enough to send me to L&D to see if they could figure out why.
Went downstairs to L&D to have more tests done. The nurse couldn't find any leakage but discovered that I am already progressed (3.5 cm and 70%) which was kind of a surprise since I'm only 35.5 weeks. But that's what happened with Noah, so not really a surprise! Apparently, my body just likes to get ready early! And that makes labor faster and easier for me, especially since I prefer non-medicated (don't freak out if you didn't already know that).
Anyway, between the low fluid, the progress and only being 35 weeks, my doc decided to put me on 100% bedrest. In the words of the nurse, "You are allowed to pee and get rid of body odor. No making dinner and find a babysitter for your cute little one." So here I am on my first day of bedrest, already bored out of my mind and posting just for something to do! Many thanks to those who are already helping and have offered to help with food and Noah. Poor little guy isn't going to realize what hit him. And I just have to sit around and do a whole lot of nothing. It is so hard when there are things to be done! Oh well, I guess I should try to enjoy the time of rest while I have it! I have to go back to the hospital next Friday for more tests and if the fluid has dropped anymore, I will for sure be induced. That is, if I don't have the baby on my own before then!
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it has got to be nice to be able to rest. But at the same time can get boring. Noah and Hannah had so much fun playing together today. He is so cute. I think it is so funny that he could care less about walking. He loves his little monkey.
What a bummer. I am sorry you have to be stuck on bed rest. No fun. At least it soon will pass!
Oh you poor thing! I'm the total opposite...I don't even dilate!! How crazy is that?? I guess my kids are just comfy in my womb! I'm sorry you have to sit around and do nothing for forever. I wish I lived closer so I could help you out! Can't wait to see the pics of your little girl since your boy is adorable!
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