We went to the doctor again this afternoon for a few other tests and found that all is well, for now! The doctor was happy to see things weren't moving along as fast as she thought they were. Since Monday, there weren't any other changes or progressions, so we were happy with that. The modified bedrest also seems to be helping, since the contractions are less frequent (other than when I'm up and active), so I'll be continuing that routine for probably the next 4-5 weeks. I was being a wishful thinker and hoped I would be completely taken off bedrest today, but was not so lucky! What a dreamer, eh?! However, if we're able to keep the contractions at bay by my lying down, then that's what I'll be doing!
From the sounds of it, our doctor doesn't seem to think I will be going full term (another 7.5 weeks) but didn't think we'd be at risk for delivering in the next couple of weeks either, as long as I take it easy, which was good to hear. She said another 2 weeks would be great, but 4 would be better, so we're making that our mark! However, she also commented that I could be completely fooled and go until 41 weeks too and really be shown God's humorous side! Whatever will be, will be, but Phil and I are going to do all we can so our little one enjoys a few more warm weeks where he or she is currently residing!
Because of these changes, other adaptations in life have had to be made, but it's never so bad that it couldn't be worse! (A wise man (my grandpa) once said that....) I now have had to cancel my participation in some things that were planned for the upcoming weeks, like dance camp, but I know that nothing is worth the health of our baby. There will be other years! It should also help stress levels now that grad school ended today! We made it!!!! Now it's on to finalizing things for the school year so I can rest easy on that front as well, in case this little one decides to come sooner, rather than later.
If you have any good books or movies, let me know! I'm coming up with a list of fun things to do as I rest!
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