Gobble Gobble it’s Turkey Day
I really don’t have much to say.
Today was tough. My mom and I spent all last night and this morning preparing for our guests . During that time I did 3 kick tests, counting the baby’s movements for an hour while laying down. You are supposed to feel 10 movements. My max was 5. I called the nurse line as I was directed to do and I was told to proceed to the hospital Labor & Delivery triage area for another NST. I asked if I could have something to eat. They said no.
At the hospital you don’t just show your belly. You take off your tights and dress and underpants and get all naked and put the full on bottoms out gown on. They register you and take every bit of health information they can. You are there forever! The test went well. The baby’s heartbeat was actually stronger than it was on Tuesday. This was a relief. But my stomach was growling.
I left for the hospital at the start of dinner with my family and many of our friends. I felt terrible doing that but I was so scared and I always follow doctor’s orders. When I got back dinner was over. I had a bagel and some apple crisp and started cleaning up my lovely tablescape and all the dishes from the wonderful Thanksgiving meal that I missed.
To be honest, I was emotionally wrecked and physically exhausted, so escaping to clean up in the kitchen was fine with me. Still, I would have loved to join in the wine drinking and general merriment. It was just all too much for me.
I am incredibly thankful that my baby girl is okay. I am glad that I have an OB practice that cares when I am nervous and listens to my concerns. I am thankful that I have excellent health care. I am thankful for my amazing family and my friends and for the many blessings in my life. Despite my sort of crappy day, I am filled with joy for all of the good that is in my life.
MWAH My Bloggy Friends! I am thankful for you! Happy Thanksgiving!
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It is wonderful that your baby’s heartbeat is stronger today. Just keep listening to your body, you really will know what’s best. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well.
I am glad you baby is ok.. must be hard to relax when you are worried.. stay well. xx
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**Prayers and positive thoughts!**
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what a day. good for you for you trusting your instincts. so glad to hear you tiniest turkey is doing just fine. hang in there.
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oops. your tiniest turkey,
not you tiniest turkey
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November 27, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Ha I am not the tiniest anything these days!
Kids have a way of messing with your plans — even before they’re born.
I’m so glad that everything is OK. What an ordeal.
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