May 4, 2010

Guess Who's on Bed Rest...

Well I had my weekly check-up today, and unfortunately my blood pressure was high. When the nurse took it and I saw the look on her face, I went ahead and asked if it was okay. She told me it was high, so I started to get nervous. I mean, it should come as no surprise considering my feet have been ridiculously swollen and my toes look like little vienna sausages (or so Patrick calls them).

Basically my dr. decided to send me to the hospital for an ultrasound to make sure the fluid around the baby was okay, and ordered some labs and a 24 hour urine test thing also. Then he said that unless something changes, he'll probably induce this weekend. Aaannnnd cue hyperventilating Sarah. This weekend?! As in 3 short days away?! I'm excited to meet E, but not quite ready. For some reason, this sent me into full on panic mode. It suddenly seemed so real that I'm going to be having a baby - and possibly sooner than I thought!



So I leave his clinic to go to the hospital for the ultrasound, and call Patrick to let him know what's going on. Patrick answers and asks if everything's okay, and I just sit there b/c I know I can't talk without crying. And cry I did. :) I think this was one of my first real emotional meltdowns in pregnancy. I was just scared and not ready to hear he might be coming sooner than we thought! But then Patrick reminded me of how wonderful he is by cancelling his afternoon clinic, coming to meet me, and calming me down. It's really no big deal in the grand scheme of things and I feel silly now that I even got worked up. Bottom line is getting him here safe & healthy, and we have so much to be thankful for!



The ultrasound looked great and turns out little dude has some serious porcupine hair, especially on the back of his head! I have a feeling he'll be rocking the mullet pretty good. He's also measuring around 8 pounds, has chubby cheeks, and a dimple chin!! :) My cervix is still closed and doesn't look good for a va.ginal delivery yet...so I'm praying that my blood pressure doesn't get worse. Patrick said as long as my blood pressure doesn't get worse, we can wait to induce.



So as of now, I am on bed rest. I'm actually at Patrick's clinic taking care of some paperwork and things I should've weeks ago, but now that the reality of a baby coming is setting in, I'm scurrying around to get it done! But after this, I'll be kicked up at home. But not without a quick stop at Wal-Mart first. And I may or may not be riding a scooter around. :)

25 comments:

  1. Take care of yourself! I can't believe it's almost time to meet your little one!

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  2. Oh wow!! Very cool that you could be meeting Emanuel soon. Don't worry about the emotional meltdown- parenthood is intimidating but SO AMAZING. Can't wait to hear the updates. :)

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  3. I am so glad that all is well and hopefully your bp won't get any higher. I can only imagine everything you must be feeling with the thought of being induced as soon as this weekend. I am so very excited for you and Patrick and I look forward to meeting your precious baby E. Take care sweetie.

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  4. Oh wow! Inducing this weekend...WOW!!! I will be praying that your blood pressure lowers and everything goes smoothly!

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  5. take care of yourself and enjoy this little reprieve before the sleepless nights! Great time to catch up on your favorite blogs too!!

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  6. Oh no Sarah!!! I totally understand your panic - the same thing happened to me the week before I had Ava! We've been praying for you as you get close to delivery and we'll just add no increased BP to the prayers!!! Just enjoy your last little bit of time before E gets here!!!!!!

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  7. I felt the same panic just before I delivered my son. My doctor decided to induce at 37 weeks due to swelling and blood pressure. She decided this on a Thursday, and I reported to the hospital that night-- talk about unexpected, and boy did I cry. But, meeting that beautiful baby will all be worth it! Don't worry one bit! (Easier said than done!)

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  8. My induction date snuck up on me too. You rest up girlie. You'll get none when he gets here!! Thinking of you!

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  9. i found your blog through a decorating link, i think.

    i took a special interest in you once i saw your due date is 1 day after my expected due date.

    rest!!!! i mean real bed rest! ride the scooter and once you get home only get up for potty breaks.

    enjoy this time for rest as another blessing.

    you are in my prayers!

    pax Christi - lena

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  10. Seriously...STOP CRAFTING AND GET YOUR FEET UP!! I'm so excited and KNEW I should have guessed the 9th (that was my first thought but I went with Jas's bday instead)....I cannot wait! xoxoxoxoxoxo

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  11. I just came across your blog on open adoption bloggers. Congratulations on your little one on the way! I also just wanted to say I love the Bible verse you have on your side bar. We are just beginning the adoption process and that is such a neat Bible verse. Hope your labor and delivery go well. : )

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  12. Hang in there u! I'll be praying!

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  13. Nervewracking I'm sure, but exciting all the same! Sending prayers, will be checking in.

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  14. How evciting and scary all at the same time. I was induced with my first about 10 days early for slightly low amniotic fluid. I got the call on Friday asking me how I felt about having a baby on Monday. I was so excited I reached to call my mom but realized I should probably call my husband first. LOL I guess we are so in tune with each other that I somehow assumed he already knew!!


    I did get the weekend to prepare and get some last minute stuff and just enjoy the last time it would be just "us" for the next couple decades, and I really cherished those last couple days, because as excited as I was to meet the baby I knew I would miss the one on one time with my husband. Kind of like an at home babymoon weekend. I don't think I would have taken the time to focus on "wow its just us for the last time" if I had gone to term and not know that "monday" was the first day of the rest of our lives. So my only advice is to focus on you and Patrick for the next few days. I bet your're super prepared already for the Baby E, so let any last minute final touches wait until he's here and you feel up to doing them.

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  15. Everything will be just fine! I picked the 8th...remember!?! :o)

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  16. Sorry about the high blood pressure. That must be scary. I hope it doesn't get any higher and that you'll be able to go into labor by yourself. Can't wait to see this porcupine hair on your little one. :)

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  17. Hang in there Sarah - bed rest is not great fun - but you will be glad for all the rest - TRUST ME!

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  18. Oh girl, so sorry about the panic attack. Praying you and Baby E are safe and healthy, so please take it easy!!

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  19. Take care Sarah, praying for you and your family! Can't wait to see little Emanuel!

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  20. I'm sure you were very nervous and in a bit of shock at hearing that Emanuel might be coming this weekend! I don't think your reaction was silly at all, especially when it's your first baby.

    I remember when it came down to the last few weeks before I was due, I started praying that my pregnancy would last a little longer. Haha.

    I'm sorry that you will have to be on bed rest but whatever is safest for you and your baby is the best that is for sure. :-) Take care!

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  21. I got teary eyed for you just reading this--I am so excited for you! On a brighter note, you can get some much deserved rest before the little guy is here. Can't wait to meet him!

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  22. Take care Sarah, praying for you and your little man! Are you planning on bringing your laptop to the hospital? Jeff bought me a netbook for my "push" present and it was the best thing ever. I was able to update friends and family on my labor and delivery along with posting pics right after Jillian was born. I am so excited for you!!!

    Karen

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  23. You can do this!

    There is nothing silly about you getting emotional and needed some support. This is a big deal.

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  24. Oh Sarah....I swear, you could have just replaced my name in that post. Sounds just like what happened for us, but I had to leave to go directly to the hospital and never got to leave. Ugh! What a panic it sent me into...Hope your bedrest does the trick and that your labs come back within an acceptable range. :) Keep little E cookin' in there as long as possible. Can't wait to see his dimple chin and his spikey hair. Sounds cute!!

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