It is December 16th and Raleigh has already seen snow 3 times since around Thanksgiving. This is odd, very odd. Any other day, I would be thrilled to see snow, the prospect of having no school, and having David home from work all day. However, this day was not the day for snow.
I was supposed to have my blood pressure appointment and a sonogram to measure baby's weight and size, but it was delayed and then cancelled. I am out of school, so having a delay was worthless in that sense. David still went into work because he had things to do. Boo. And I am still on bedrest with no where to go (even if I wanted too). The snow today was about the last thing I wanted to see. I really needed to get into the doctor's so they could check up on my urine analysis and blood pressure (just to get out of the house). I guess it's one more day of tricking David into thinking the urine collection jug is apple juice in the fridge :). Muaha.
In light of this horrible white stuff literally causing a statewide shutdown, I am 29 weeks today! Only 11 more weeks to go (hopefully not any less). I read today that a baby born at 29 weeks has a 9/10 chance of survival. Even though this is a little reassuring, I still do not feel prepared if I were to deliver today or within the next few weeks. I have heard of so many horror stories that premmies go through. My cousin was a premmie. They just struggle to keep up those first few weeks, and it must be such an emotional roller coaster for their mommies. I don't feel ready for that at all. I couldn't imagine leaving the hospital everyday without my daughter and wondering if she'll make it through the night. I am also very terrified of the prospect of having to be on bedrest...in the hospital bed. I can not imagine being on lockdown in a hospital bed for weeks on end. Noo thanks. I dreamed last night that if this were to happen, I would BEG on my knees to stay home. I dreamed of all the things I would say or do to make sure the doctor's felt my pain and let me stay at home. Makes for wonderful sleep huh?
Because I am on bedrest today and I have absolutely nothing to do, I am going to drag out this blog a little longer :)
Things I still need/want before baby girl makes her arrival:
A crib mattress
crib sheets/pads
bottles
sterilizer
bottle warmer
wipe warmer
wipes
diapers, diapers, and more diapers
a few more sets of newborn outfits
a few more sets of 0-3 month outfits
hats, bibs, socks
a pedicure
a few more nights out with the hubby...alone.
a prenatal massage
changing pad and cover
baby bathtub
washclothes
diaper rash creams and lotions
shampoos and wash
hooded towels
baby swing
baby bouncer
possibly a pack and play
a mobile for her crib
warm blankets
Wow, I didn't realize my list was so long...and this isn't even everything I will eventually need. This would just get me started. Praying for atleast 8 more weeks of being preggo and praying for a healthy full-term baby girl.
Until next time...(hopefully for real this time)
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