Bed
and
Rest.
Normally, two words I adore. As in BeBop saying, "Hon, why don’t you get back into bed and rest while I make breakfast…" (like that happens a lot!).
But after spending most of yesterday in Labor & Delivery, the doctor’s recommendation was to spend the remainder of this pregnancy on bed rest and the two words took on a whole new meaning.
I was so swollen I had to call, and I knew they would recommend I head up to the hospital for an NST and some blood work. There was some protein in my urine, but not an alarming amount, and one of the levels they checked in my blood was a little elevated, but again — nothing terrible.
But the swelling. Good Lord.
It was like my entire leg was the size of my upper thigh, which these days = A LOT of real estate. It was like I had two tree trunks and then each foot had a little pillow attached to the top. It was disgusting, to be perfectly honest.
But after spending 5 hours in a hospital bed, the swelling actually went down so I think the whole bed rest plan — while a pain in the ass — is a good one.
And it’s only for a week or so, right? So I have nothing to complain about, really. I’m so close now.
But it’s not helping my mood. When BeBop called to check on me, I told him I was having cramps. These were different from the pressure and hardening sensations I’ve been feeling for a while now.
"Why are you having cramps?" he asked in perhaps what was the most inane question ever uttered since the Dawn of Time.
"OH IDON’TKNOW MAYBE BECAUSE I’M PREGNANT AND ABOUT TO HAVE TWO BABIES!!!" I yelled into the phone.
It’s gonna be a long week or two…
And just to give you an idea of the sheer magnitude of the swelling, I borrowed this image from Shallow Hall because the thought of documenting my own disgusting largeness is just too much for me.
Man. I wish I had something witty to say to help. But I got nothing.
Almost there, though!
Hang in there. Sending you tons of “go into labor” vibes so you can be relieved of the swelling and bedrest!
*hug*
xxxx
Sorry about the swelling and bedrest.
Hopefully soon!
Ugh – sorry about the swelling. Hopefully staying in bed will help. If not, just look at that picture often and maybe your body will just reject the notion of ever looking like that.
Here by way of Erin’s blog. I hope the whole bed rest situation isn’t too annoying, and that you are able to comfortable rest until your little ones arrive.
And…thank you so much for the humorous post! It was truly a great read. 🙂
Hey, like you said, only a few weeks to go. You have done SO well! You have cooked your twins up so well! I’m sorry about the swelling and bed rest, but try and enjoy it while you can. The bed rest, I don’t think you can enjoy swelling. 😎
I wish I had enjoyed my bed rest more. Cause there wasn’t a whole lot of resting once they showed up! Hang in there mama, you are doing so awesome!
well there went dinner.
you poor thing. i hate bed rest. although, ANYTHING to avoid THOSE cankles.
maybe it’s god’s plan.. b/c sex could make you go into labor early…..
Oh lord, honey. You’re a saint if you managed not to strangle BeBop just for asking that question. (Note to self, remind husband that he’s lucky to be alive too; I think he forgets that a lot these days, now that I’ve become such a beacon of charm and grace.)
Sorry about the swelling. That just bites. I hope that you’re doing a lot better tomorrow.
S looks terrified every time I mention a symptom. I think he knows now that he shouldn’t ask if it’s normal as I’m bound to tell him if I’m worried and he’d like to keep his head.
Ugh, the cankles. Can totally relate. I actually measured the circumference of my calves and ankles when they first swelled. It all went down post-partum, though–hope yours does, too.
bed rest was horrible, so sorry you’re stuck with it too. although my bet is not for long!!
You haven’t updated since yesterday . . . I hope that means you are having some babies! If not, keep up with the bedrest.