Doesn't seem to keep my doctor away. Today's prognosis: Another week of bedrest.
Argh!! I'll admit, the first few days were nice. Extra rest, a break from chores, a little pampering-- I could close my eyes and pretend I was at the spa. But after a few days... the novelty wears off a bit and boredom sets in. Oh well. I am loaded up on movies to watch, and books to read, so maybe this week will be better.
As for the actual physical condition- my amniotic fluid was even lower, which was not good. I mean, come on! I did what I was supposed to! The doctor said I have oligohydramnios, which is not great but I suppose it could be worse. At least I am 32-33 weeks, and delivery at this point is not ideal, but it's not terrible. I go back in a week to be remeasured. If it's lower, they'll admit me to the hospital and hydrate me and give me steroids to help the baby's lungs develop faster. More than likely, they'd induce me if it gets to that point. Do you know how unready I am for that? Whoa. I mean, we haven't even settled on names, let alone gotten clothes and things together. I'm just so mentally not ready for this.
But, I'm not in a full panic, because that will only stress me out more, which is what we are trying to avoid. I'm okay. I'll be watching closely to make sure the baby is moving often, and I'll drink as much as I can, and maybe next week we'll have some good news. Maybe I'll bring two apples next time.
Okay, that's the update. More bloggy later.
Shannon,
I know how you feel. Mark was born at 32 weeks. Boy, were we unprepared! It will all fall into place though.
OK I had to read about that one, but it DID say the majority do not have complications.
So you do your bed rest and enjoy it and relax; You will soon be busy enough with THREE little ones!