Note: Everything is fine now

[charlottezweb]

But it didn't seem like that on Fri when I started bleeding. Not a lot, but more than there should have been--and it was, well, on the red side. So, yes, there was worry. I couldn't find any of the numbers for my OB's office and neither could 411, so I called H at a party and had her look it up. I page the Ob on call abt 8pm and she calls me back very quickly (v. happy with this office so far) and we talk abt what's going on--she says not to worry too much bc there's nothing I can do either way. Um, ok, great. I'm told to keep an eye on things, stay in bed and, oh, yes, pelvic rest (bc there's no time that I feel like doin'it more than when I'm worried abt miscarriage). I call Acey at work and try to tell him not to worry that he doesn't have to come home and that he should go out after work like he planned, but for some reason he doesn't believe me--perhaps it's my uncontrolled sobbing. He's home in abt 2.8 secs and we spend the evening telling each other that everything's going to be fine.

In the morning, since now I'm in pain as well as still bleeding a little, we head over to the hospital where everyone is extremely nice. The OB on call has just finished delivering a baby, so she meets us on the OB floor for an exam and several ultrasounds. My cervix is very closed, which is good, and we saw the baby (we both teared up). Our little fetus is very active with a good heartbeat--we saw its head and its little arms and legs (all kinds of kicking around), so that part was wonderful. I had to get a Rhogam shot after that, which was less wonderful, but then we got to go home, with instructions to rest and come in for another appt next Fri for a more in depth US.

I spent the rest of the weekend on the couch, except for Sun night when I rebelled and went to the grocery store (big mistake--so tired I almost couldn't make it through and I bled a little more afterwards). Turns out my mom had trouble with all three of us and there's a chance I might be going down the same road. I'll tell you though, if I have to stay off my feet--we have to get cable/internet at the house.

Comments

[porcinea.livejournal.com]

CALL ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[charlottezweb.livejournal.com]

I did try to call you, just so you know. LJ was not the way I wanted to break this news to you, but it was a weird weekend.

[hfnuala.livejournal.com]

The reassuring ultrasound is very good news. Moving baby!

Look after yourself. This is the perfect time to be a princess.

[charlottezweb.livejournal.com]

It's funny that for once I have a legitimate excuse to be a princess and I'm not enjoying it. Of course, if I were really a princess I could do whatever I want instead of being stuck on the couch. Hmm, more books are definitely called for. :)

[ex-serenejo.livejournal.com]

What Nuala said. Bask in princessitude. Wallow in it. Take care. *No* *shopping*, you!

[charlottezweb.livejournal.com]

Maybe I'll start wearing my tiaras around the house...

But no shopping? Darn it.

[selki.livejournal.com]

Glad you and your baby are OK. Hope the in-depth ultrasound goes smoothly.

[charlottezweb.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm doing as little as possible until Fri and hoping for an all clear then. And a picture of the little thing.

[firecat]

I'm glad y'all are OK.

[charlottezweb.livejournal.com]

Thank you! All good wishes are greatly appreciated!

[kalmn.livejournal.com]

i am glad everything is fine now. i suggest catalogs for all shopping between now and when the baby arrives. and make the boy go grocery shopping.

[charlottezweb.livejournal.com]

Yes, one bad grocery experience was enough. And thank goodness for the internet at work--I've finished most of my shopping thanks to amazon--and I'm convincing myself that it's just as much fun as being in the store.

[berkeleyfarm.livejournal.com]

Time to break out the tiara, your highness.

(Seriously, that was scary ... glad signs looked good, and prayers for you all are ascending. Hugs.)

[charlottezweb.livejournal.com]

Tiara is in position. :) Thanks for the good thoughts--we can use all of the positive energy possible.

[lcohen]

i'm behind and don't see an post friday update--i hope all continues well!