Yep, that's me and my big ole belly at 35 weeks (Saturday). Last week when I went to the doctor she said I had started dilating and that I really needed to just take it easy and not do anything strenuous or unnecessary. So I spent the week doing most of the things I usually do but allowing others to help some. It is SUCH a humbling experience for me to allow others to help. I am very much a "do it on my own" kind of person and it annoys me to have to ask for help. Since I am only 35 weeks at this point though, I know I have to do what's best for Brighton and try to keep her in for another 2 weeks (at least). I went back to the doctor yesterday and she put me on full bed rest. I'm dilated to almost a 2 and again, not 37 weeks yet. The doctor said I am only to get up to go to the bathroom or to her office. So yesterday I laid around all day while I watched my sweet mom do EVERYTHING for my kids. She and my mother in law are my saving graces this week since Lee is in charge of a major conference at work and hasn't been home since Friday night. I hate hate hate watching life go on around me while I sit on the couch. I already miss picking up my boys from school and getting Hayes out of bed in the mornings. I know it's all short lived and it truly is what's best for Brighton but it's just hard not to be everything my kids need me to be right now. One of the biggest bummers is that I am still on the diabetic diet so I can't even sit around eating good food! I have been going back to the lab once a week for blood draws and so far my levels are great and there is no need for insulin. I guess the lack of carbs and sugar is paying off even though I really really miss Dr. Pepper. Anyway, I wanted to have all this written down so I would remember it someday. Please pray for us these next few weeks as we try to adjust to me being bed bound and getting ready for Brighton to make her debut.
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