Didn't sleep as well last night, but am hoping to make up for it tonight. I'm done with my first "machine gun" medication; it's so strong you can only take it for 72 hours and I have to have an ultrasound tomorrow morning called an AFI which checks my amniotic fluid index, as the medication can reduce it. A bit nervous about that, but hoping it goes well and that I've got an appropriate amount of fluid. Buggy seems to be moving fine, so I'm hopeful that's a good sign. Best part is no one will wake me at 1:00 am tonight for my nightly dose!It's the little things in here that count. A hot shower, fresh sheets, and ice water with lemon (I swear, I'm not in a spa, really) and permission to be on a gurney
out on the patio made my day! My day nurse Helene was awesome and was the one to think to ask perinatologist Dr. M. if I could get outside privileges. I layed out for about an hour in the warm sun and read, in a bikini. Just kidding, though I do need to do some online ordering of capri pants to fit over my compression boots, since I've been wearing the purple ones for 3 days now. Helene also brilliantly suggested that I use a strip for my TOCO monitor rather than a big belly band type thing, which makes for a much less itchy and more comfortable me.Tonight was fabulous. I had a surprise visit from a sweet friend, and a dinner party with two Jumbos, who brought yummy food and many useful gifts to pass the time and make life a little easier. I felt very spoiled and lucky to have such amazing support, both in real life and those I haven't yet met in real life. Thank you.
And if you're keeping track, and I kind of am, just for fun, today was my third day in a row of grilled cheese for lunch!
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oh i love grilled cheese! glad you got to be outside today paige. hope everything goes well tomorrow.
xoxo
Hi Paige,
Your spirit continues to amaze me! Keep up your positive thoughts! I am glad you got to go outside and get some fresh air. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow, I hope your test goes well. I wish I was closer to you so I could visit and bring you things, but my thoughts and love are being sent constantly over the miles.
P.S. The girls say hello to you, they also keep asking when we can come back to San Fransisco...They really miss the Ice Bee frozen yogurt place!
You're doing so well. I'm so proud of you.
xo
Sounds like you are making the best of everything, Paige. Are the compression stocking something they give everyone with bedrest?
Sending much love, mama.
I could easily eat grilled cheese every day...particularly since all I seem to want during this pregnancy is any and all possible combinations of bread and cheese. Glad you got some time outside!
I love that you said that it was a fabulous day. I think purple is quite the fashion statement, but I hope those new pants get there soon.
3 days down- you're getting there!
hurrah for outside! so glad you are getting lots of support - and nice nurses. that is the best. xoxo
Wow--grilled cheese three days in a row. i remember a long-ago trip to Jackson Hole when that was all you ate, or at least so I remember!
And about the purple pants---I have a great-niece on the other side of the family who says "purple is for babies", so maybe you should order more in that color!
But we're glad that they're treating you so well- as they should! - and glad that your spirits are so up.
Sending love from the East Coast.
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