We were spending the weekend at the Mandarin Oriental and we were going to have breakfast downstairs. So after extricating myself from Faith's death grip on my neck, I went to the bathroom. (Warning: TMI!!!) Imagine my horror when I looked at the toilet bowl to flush after peeing and seeing blood. Lots of it. I actually had Jun take a picture so we could show it to the doctor. And no, am not going to post it here to spare you the gory details.
I made a frantic call to my OB and was instructed to head straight to the Delivery Room. I called up my parents to pick up the kids at the hotel and bring them home then we hurriedly packed and checked out.
I was immediately hooked up to a fetal monitor and sure enough, I was having contractions although there was no more bleeding. They gave me a shot of medication to make the contractions stop and kept me there for a while. So, long story short, I am now under instructions to stay in bed for a week with a follow up check up with my doctor on Saturday.
It's been two days and I never thought I'd say this but it is soooo boring. The grass really is much greener. If I was at the office, I'd be wishing I was at home. But, there is only so much tv and reading you can do before you get a headache. Plus I have a bad cough and cold too. The kids, meanwhile, are very happy I am home. My mother hardly get to see them which is probably a welcome relief from being with them the whole day while I am at work.
Anyway, Lucia seems to be allright. I am hoping there will be no repeat of the Sunday morning episode for the rest of the week. I would like to get back to work to finish commitments so I won't have anything hanging over my head while I am on maternity leave.
Meanwhile, I'm just hanging around our room, watching endless Handy Manny and Ben Ten cartoons with the kids. Oh, and eating belgian chocolate covered raisins. Yum!
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Your baby ticker says 31 days to go - so please do rest and do take care x
Sounds terrifying :( I'm really glad everything seems to be ok, but sorry to hear you're bored! Just remember: it's for Lucia that you're bed-resting as well as for your own health!
Caroline,
Am tentatively scheduled for a c-section on the 16th of May. Less than 31 days!
Stace,
i know. i'd rather be bored than have Lucia be born early.
Is the reason for the C-Section because of this bleeding? I had no idea how common C-Sections were; I thought they were like, major emergency situations only, but apparently something like 1 in 4 Australian babies are born that way.
Hey Stace,
no, it really is a scheduled c-section. primarily because both previous births have been c-sections already. the very first because of pre-eclampsia.
Oh dear, you better take care and not push yourself over limits.....please put those work thoughts on the back burner, it's just not worth the risk. I have friends who have been bed-ridden for the whole 9 months due to incompetent cervix!
o no Menchie plz take care!!
This post brought back memories of someone I knew...I really didnt wanna go there again :(
I just want u to take good care of urself luv. HUGS god bless!
Keshi.
Keshi,
I think I know what you're talking about (read about it in your blog). I am praying that everything will be ok.
omg u rem? WOW tnxx hun!
no, nothing like that wud happen to ya, GOD BLESS YA Menchie!
u will be ok. just TC.
Keshi.
menchie, my jessica had a baby boy 4 weeks ago. his name is drew thomas. he is as cute as mr. ryan and jess is holding him every chance she gets. i love the whole thing.
xo
Hope you have a safe delivery. Have you packed your hospital bag?
kj,
i know! i saw him in your blog and he is a complete cutie!
angels4kids,
thank you! and no, i haven't packed yet though my mom has been nagging me to do so. maybe this weekend.
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