Today I had a check up with my Dr at 8:30 am. I had to ask Greg to stay home with Jackson. I barely had the energy to get there much less with Jackson is tow. Plus I had to get us few groceries after. The last two days I noticed some sporadic contractions, but I know and we all know I am doing too much. I just can’t ever find the time to sit down during the day or get rest at night. The 8 hours I am in bed I have to get up every two hours to go to the bathroom. Anyway today when my Dr asked how I was I just started to cry and I am not sure why. Maybe because she is the first person to ask and I just wanted to hug her and tell her thank you for asking. I think I have been trying to be super Mom and now it is expected of me. She checked my cervix and I am already a half to a full centimeter dilated. She explained to me that it is way too early for my cervix to be doing this. I have to try and stay off my feet as much as possible, only do low impact exercise no more than three times a week, and wear some belt to help get some of the pressure off my cervix so it does not dilate any more. She will check me again in two weeks and decide if more limitations are needed. The only other thing is if I have more than four contractions in an hour I have to go to the hospital to get some meds to stop them. I think Jackson is exhausted too. He is down for a morning nap which is something that never happens. I better run so I can get some cleaning done while he is sleeping and try and get a little time off my feet. Keep us in your prayers, this baby girl needs to stay in at least 8 more weeks!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
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Oh my goodness, I am sorry! I know you have been saying this to yourself, and now it's time to REALLY REALLY SLOW DOWN! I struggle a lot with depression, especially during and following pregnancy. I'm here if you want to talk.
Amber, take it easy! Enjoy being able to sit down now because you really won't be able to after the baby comes. Some things will just have to wait...who cares if the house is a mess or you don't take that exercise class today or dinner doesn't get made. The last thing you want it to end up on complete bedrest with a toddler. Give yourself a break---you deserve it!
You and baby Ava will be in my prayers.
Take it easy, that in itself is supermom material, when you can say SLOW DOWN and do it, means you are a supermom for real!
In my prayers!
The laundry will still be there tomorrow, so will your floors and the dusting! The GREAT news is if you are off of your feet and laying down, you won't be able to see all of that :)
We're praying for you and Greg, Ava and Jackson. All will be fine!
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