Crossing my fingers....might get to go home!

When I was admitted to the Hospital 2 1/2 weeks ago.....I was under the impression that I would be here for the duration of my pregnancy. I think that's what they thought too and I honestly think they probably thought I would have delivered the baby by now. But, it's been a very uneventful stay here at the hospital. On Monday they decided to do an ultrasound to see what had changed in the past 2 weeks. Thankfully my cervix was actually showing a little longer and thicker than it was on the day that they admitted me to the hospital. It wasn't dramatic, but more importantly it just hadn't gotten any shorter. I guess being on such strict bed rest has really helped. So, they are thinking that as long as nothing changes this week that they may be able to send me home this weekend. On Friday I will be 30 weeks along which is a great milestone to get to. So many of the risks are reduced and really it's looking like I can make it a bit further which will be great. So, I'm praying things will be smooth this week and I'll get to go home this weekend. It will be wonderful to sleep in my own bed. But, then again....I will miss the nurse call button. It kind of became more like the button you push at a Sonic Drive In...."Yes, could I get a sprite please?" I will be on bed rest at home, but at least Chad won't have to be running all over town and we can watch our TV shows on our nice big TV with Tivo:) Oh, the things I miss.

Wow...this has been quite a roller coaster ride for us. I know that everyone does this...but you just have a picture in your mind about how things are going to go and this certainly wasn't it. I've had to learn to just surrender and let go to things that are outside my control. Not easy to do. I think that the fact that it feels like we've had to fight for this baby makes us feel so eager for her to be her. I've always known it will be an amazing feeling when she finally gets here, but because of the situation I haven't been able to have the normal distractions of everyday normal life and so I feel like it will just be that much more amazing when she does arrive.

Other than my stupid (okay they call it incompetent) cervix, I've actually felt really good. I think I had heartburn once....either that or a mild heart attack...not likely. I guess one advantage to laying in bed is that my feet aren't swollen. I've been given some exercises to do on bed rest which are pretty sad that they are even called exercise. I'm pretty worried about how 3-4 months of being on bed rest will take a major toll on my body. I've heard that it really hits you when the baby is born. Right now I feel winded when I walk from the bathroom to my bed. It's depressing because I felt that I was in pretty good cardiovascular condition before I got pregnant. Chad keeps telling me I need to cut myself some slack...he's right. It'll be a long journey getting back to normal, but I know it'll all be worth it.

Maybe my next blog post will be typed from the comfort of my couch at home.....we will keep you posted.