Last Thursday, I went into the doctor for my 37 week checkup. They checked my blood pressure, the baby’s heartbeat and all the fun and important things they check when you are this close to having a baby.
Worried about my blood pressure, my doctor sent Bryan and I to the hospital to take a non-stress test, telling us they would check my blood pressure for about an hour. Four and a half hours later, we were still at the hospital, still checking my blood pressure, only now we were also waiting for the results of a blood test and urine test. Finally, the blood and urine tests came back and they allowed us to go home, but not without strict orders of bed rest.
So here I lay, on the couch, with orders to only get up to use the restroom.
Did you know that there isn’t anything good on tv in the middle of the day? There’s not. I do, however, know who the top 50 cutest child stars are. It seems to me that child stars either fall into the deep end, or they end up going to Harvard or some other Ivy League. Weird.
I went back to the doctor today, and they are still worried about my blood pressure. So another test for today, more bed rest and then back to the doctor tomorrow. We’ll see what happens. The doctor did give me a definite end date: April 28. My doctor said, if we wait until my due date (May 3) we’re just waiting and asking for problems. He’d rather it be the baby’s idea to come, but if by next Wednesday he hasn’t made the decision yet, we’ll make it for him.
Teddy is getting pretty tired of boring things on tv too.
On Thursday while we were at the hospital, they told us we might just take the baby today and the first thing I thought was, “wait, I don’t have any baby socks yet.” Weird reaction, I know.
The one weird thing about being on bed rest is that I don’t feel sick, so sitting here, doing nothing, when I know there are things that I could be doing, makes me a little bit crazy. Its okay though, if it keeps the baby safe and sound, I’ll deal with it.
I think that my dog has seasonal allergies. He’s been sneezing like crazy the last couple of days, and it’s not too fun for the rest of us, because he’s not too polite. He never covers he mouth. I don’t think I can count the number of times he’s sneezed on me.
I was getting ready for this baby to come, and packed up a bag to take with me to the hospital. In the bag, I placed a few of my favorite “comfort movies” (Movies I can watch over and over and over and always watch when I’m sick or don’t feel well or need a lift). I tested Bryan’s knowledge of what movies those would be. I was pretty impressed that he got quite a few of them right. He didn’t actually know the names, but he knew what they were about. I packed six movies:
- Where the Heart Is
- Juno
- Never Been Kissed
- Fever Pitch
- Music and Lyrics (yes, many of my favorites has Drew Berrymore in them)
- How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Bryan guessed: “The one where she has a baby in the Wal-Mart, the one with the red socks…” He first guess was Miss Congeniality, I told him we don’t even own that movie. Then he asked if any of them were either of the Tomb Raider movies. I told him none of them were action-y movies. I thought about it, but decided against it. I told him there was one that he would enjoy watching with me, and he guess Juno. After I told him the rest that he missed, he knew he should have guessed those. He knows me so well. It’s just one of the reasons I love him so much.
More rambling later… (and don’t worry about it, Bryan went out and got me some socks for our little guy’s debut, so he can come any time, I won’t have anything to worry about.)
Oh Katie…’D'-day is nearly here!! I’m so glad that you’ve been keeping yourself entertained while on bed-rest (I am so sorry, I think that would drive any woman crazy!). I felt proud of myself that I at least picked one movie correct (Never Been Kissed), but I thought that your multiple seasons of “Friends” would be on there:).
Here’s to a happy, healthy you and baby next week! I’ll be keeping you in my prayers, and good luck with everything, I hope it’s a very, very, very wonderful experience!! and diddo about the baby socks, I can totally see the cause for alarm.
Ay, no fun! Isn’t it funny the little things that seem so big? I remember when I finally made a sheet for the changing table it was like a huge weight off my mind. Well, I hope this next week goes by fast for you…and maybe your little guy will even debut a little early. Have you been having any contractions?
Dang it all, Katie. If your baby comes before mine I’ll be so put out. :) Just kidding. I hope all continues to go well! Sorry about the bed rest. If you need any mindless computer games to play, let me know. I know of tons of ‘em. (Sad, but true.)
Either way, that baby is coming soon. How exciting. I would come and keep you company, but five kids would not help your blood pressure (I am SURE).
Funny about the socks. I haven’t put Pearl in socks yet. I hate how they kick them off so I never bother. Although I did put tights on her for her blessing. (So maybe that counts.)
I hope your appointment today goes well! Sorry that you are stuck in bed. :(
We can’t wait for your little guy to get here. Take it easy and follow your doctors advice. -If there is anything we can do to help you get ready, please let us know. We love you!
I’m serious about the offer – if you need anything let me know. I’m pretty good at running errands for cravings, I always have to go get slushies for my sister. Hope you’re not too miserable and that everything goes well for you guys! So excited to meet your little guy.