Yep. You read that right.
Let me explain first that I’m not on “strict” bed rest. Basically, I can be up and around the house at a minimum (meaning I can shower, fix small meals, let the dog out quick) but I can’t be standing for super long periods of time, out running errands, or working. And I definitely can’t be working out. Womp womp.
While I would obviously prefer this type of bed rest over the strict kind where you basically can’t do squat, it’s still a little frustrating. More so because I don’t know what the future holds. I was deemed bed rest for one week with a recheck next Thursday which will determine continued bed rest or…..not I guess. Something tells me I’ll be on bed rest until I’m at least 32 weeks…the doctor basically implied it.
I should also add here that the baby is totally healthy. He’s a busy little bee in there, kicking so hard that my stomach looks like it’s convulsing at times. But it’s me that’s the problem. And while I’m also healthy, I have this one issue that could cause me to go into preterm labor.
I had a bit of a girl problem when I was younger that resulted in some minor surgery. Anytime a woman has a history of this procedure, the doctors will take precautions while the woman is pregnant to watch for the exact issue I’m experiencing. I’ve been having monthly ultrasounds as a result, so I am grateful that this was caught early on. I’m also really grateful that there are measures that can be put into place to hopefully prevent a much earlier delivery of my little man than we would like. I’m 27 weeks, almost 28, and they would like me to at LEAST get to 32 weeks before anything crazy happens…as would I. I know I have viability on our side at this point, but he needs to cook a little longer in there before coming out to meet the world.
So, I’m remaining positive about the whole situation. I’ve had a SUPER stressful past two weeks at work, so it’s pretty nice that I won’t need to be dealing with that for at least a week, possibly more (although I DO wish it was warm out because then I could be on bed rest by the pool 😉 ) It’s also giving me time to catch up on some things I haven’t had time to do. I am blessed with an AWESOME husband who has already shown so much love for our little one and is willing to do whatever I need while I’m out of commission. This is giving us time to focus on things that need to be done around the house to prep for baby’s arrival. We’ve decided we really can’t wait until the last minute to get things ready around here because we both highly doubt I will make it to my due date.
I’ll find out more details on Thursday, but I would so appreciate any prayers for this little man to stay inside of me as long as possible! And if anyone wants to come by and help Pat paint the 15 foot walls in the nursery, he would greatly appreciate that as well 😉
I’ve just spent 2 whole days in bed with flu and found that intensely frustrating as the house got messier and messier, so I’m totally sympathetic. I would sooo be over to paint your nursery if I was local! You’re doing the right thing by asking for help! People love to help! Please take it easy and think of gentle exploits like movie watching. No vacuuming! Time to hire a cleaner if you don’t have one? Don’t stress about getting things done. Baby really won’t notice you know! You are in my prayers. x
Hey now, I’ve been wanting to hire a cleaner for a while now, this may just give me the excuse to!! HA! Never looked at it that way, now there’s a silver lining! Lol. Thanks girl! 😉
Hey hun,
Im thinking of you and praying for you and your babe. Sending lots of good thoughts your way, and Im sure everything is going to be perfectly fine and the nursery is going to be amazing- Pat will do an awesome job!! If I didn’t live so far away, Id be over in a min to help! xo
Thanks friend! I know he’ll do great…now I just need to pick a paint color, my LEAST favorite part! lol
I can’t help paint, but PLEASE let me/us know if there’s anything else I or we can do to help. I was on modified then strict bed rest at the end of my pregnancy with Adie, so I can definitely relate. Lots & lots of prayers coming your way!!!
Will do! Thanks girl! 🙂
Oh man that stinks! I’m loving keeping up with your pregnancy and you look so dang cute! Saying a prayer for you and the little guy…
Thanks Kara! Hope you’re feeling great!
Definitely praying for a good check up next week and seriously seriously praising God that you are both happy and healthy with good docs and hubby to take care of you. So excited for the little mister to arrive (when he’s good and ready!)
Thanks Sarah! I’ll send out an update for sure. 🙂
I know it will be hard for you to stay more low-key, but it will all be worth it in the end! Definitely keep us updated! Best wishes for everything to go smoothly and that little guy to keep cooking.
Thanks Rachel! The little man is worth the world, anything to keep him healthy! 🙂