Good news and bad news.......

Well, there is good news and bad news....first for the good news.

All the rest and relaxation from this past weekend helped my body tremendously! At my doctor appointment this afternoon, my blood pressure was in a much better range, I had NO swelling (first time in a long time), there was no protein in my urine (big relief), and I lost the 5 pounds of fluid that I had gained at my last appointment (definitely a plus!). Drew's heartbeat was great too - in the 150 range.

Now for the bad news......

The bad news is that she didn't schedule me to be induced like I was hoping b/c I was in much better shape today. She wants to see me every 2-3 days now, at which time she can evaluate how I am doing and whether we need to induce. She said that every 2-3 days that we can keep Drew brewing in my belly will really help his lungs. I'm glad they are being cautious with both of our health, but I am SO ready to have Drew! The other news is that she said NO more work for me......I am to be on 'house rest.' She said that I don't have to be as strict as I was this wkend, but that 90% of the time I should be at home on the couch or in bed with my feet elevated. No walking still either.....don't quite understand how I am supposed to dilate without walking....which is VERY frustrating to me. Sam and I both left the appointment a little disappointed b/c we just knew for sure that she was going to schedule us to be induced this wkend. Oh well......

I guess the other good news is that Sam will get to finish his summer school class......unless I go into labor on my own before Thursday. I'm very glad that I am doing better......but am also so ready for Drew to be here. And I don't know what I will do if I have to be on bed rest at home for 2 MORE weeks. I think I might go crazy!!!!!

Anyways, that's the news. We go back Thursday at 2:30 pm.....so I'll post again then for sure. In the meantime, I'll try to post a new picture of the very pregnant me.