If you had followed me around during the last few months and listened to the kinds of things I sometimes mutter underneath my breath, you might have caught something like:
"Can't I just have one day where I stay in bed all day long?"
or,
"I wish I just had a few days with nothing to do..."
Well, as the saying goes, be careful what you wish for. A couple days ago I went in for a regular OB checkup (I'm 28 weeks along), and found out that my blood pressure had suddenly become extremely high, putting me at risk for toxemia--which could be very dangerous to both my and the baby's health, and unchecked would require an early delivery. The answer? ...Bedrest.
It might sound appealing for a couple days or so, but it turns out it's quite an ordeal. The saddest part is that I won't be attending the Worth Family Reunion this coming week. We rent a huge, amazing 5-story ski lodge in West Virginia, that houses my parents, all my siblings, and all the grandkids; it includes an indoor pool, tons of places to play and visit and eat and have a great time. We've all been looking forward to the reunion for 2 years, so I am more than disappointed to miss it; fortunately the kids can still go and have a great time, thanks to Chris, who is willing to take them on his own.
At first, the timing seemed terrible, but thinking about it, I'm glad I had the checkup a few days before the vacation, because things would have certainly gotten worse had I put all the work into preparing and going on such a huge trip. And now I have a full week to get some actual rest in a very quiet home.
And, also on the bright side, maybe I'll finally find a little time to write about the past few summer months, post some pics, etc.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Be Careful What You Wish For
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I've never been on bed rest - but I can imagine how awfully hard it would be mentally. I hope you have a good ward and friends who can come help you during the week so you don't go crazy from the sudden quiet. We'll miss you like crazy.
I'm so sorry Nancy...that really is not fun! But it sure did make me laugh to read Chris' entry @ wifeadvice. Do stay down though.
Again...sorry about the bed rest. In the mean time, and while Chris and the boys are away, I have given you an award @ http://youjustgottalaugh.blogspot.com
Hey, You should post a picture of you laying in bed. Well, that's probaly not funny. I hope your doing well. I do think about you. :)
Take Care.
Sorry you have to deal with this, Nancy. I had pregnancy induced hypertension when pregnant with John. It was pretty annoying, but was controlled very well by medication. The risk of developing pre-e when pregnant with your fourth is VERY small, so I'm hopeful that all will go well. I hope you are not too tired of lounging around yet. I'll be thinking about you.
Amy
Mixed blessing?? Laying in bed does sound divine right now but having experienced bed rest once before for three weeks I know that the novelty does wear off. It is the last time that I have ever cross-stitched anything. And now that I think about it the Olympics were going on and I was really up-to-date about all the happenings.
Rent some good movies. We just watched "August Rush" and really enjoyed it.
Thinking of you--sara
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