Last night I actually went into work for an 8 hour afternoon shift. It was so nice to get back to some sense of normalcy again. My bleeding and cramping have not been too bad the last few days, so I got the okay to try a day back at work. I was up in L & D last night and it was quiet thank heavens - only a few epidurals to do and one C-section. This working only three - eight hour shifts a week is so odd, it feels like I'm home all the time. I actually think a girl could get used to this :-)
I am so thankful that there is just one more day until my ultrasound. I think I'll start feeling a lot better once I am able to see a heartbeat. Normally I wouldn't be so worried, but with all of the lovely bleeding and cramping I've had since last week, I haven't exactly gotten the warm fuzzies that everything is A-okay. There are so many things I would like to do that revolve around starting to enjoy this pregnancy, but until I see that little blip on the ultrasound screen that's a heartbeat - I'm afraid to do any of them. I'll update tomorrow how it goes, but not until later in the day since I'm planning on working tomorrow if all is still going well. I'll just jet downstairs from the OR to my RE's office which is really convenient. For that, I've been really lucky.
Our weather here in Michigan has actually been gorgeous for several days now, 70's and sunny. This is really unusual for this time of year for us. The good thing is that I think it has really helped to lift my mood even more since I'm now seeing sunshine outside my windows (which I can actually open now OMG!)instead of snow. My doggie puts her nose up to the window and sniffs, she inhales the fresh air like it places some sort of doggie trance over her. It's pretty cute to watch.
If you love entering contests for free stuff, check out my good friend Pauline's blog. The really cool thing is that she has separate contests for dog and cat lovers, as well as separate ones for baby stuff. So if you just like to enter animal contests you can. You can enter to win cute free name tags or even a free weekend at an upscale boarding place for your pet. The really cool thing is that you have a good chance of winning. I've even won before, and I usually don't win anything at all! If you want to venture into babyland, scroll down one blog entry and there are some really cool free things being given away as well.
Anyways, as always...thanks for sharing my crazy last few weeks. You guys are simply the best. What would I do without you?
17 comments:
I kind of wish I had a job outside of my home to go to and distract me. Being home all day (even though I'm supposed to be working) leaves me alone with my myriad of thoughts (not to mention cabin fever!) I'll be thinking of you all day tomorrow and hope that the sono goes well! Now, go outside and enjoy that weather - I'll be doing the same!
I am glad you got out to work. I am only thinking good things for you
I can't wait to hear all about your u/s.
What would we do without you!? Thanks so much for the sweet comment on my page and feel free anytime to give my one and only a pep talk, it could use it! :) Can't wait to read about your u/s tomorrow! I think I'll go enter some contests now. :) Enjoy that sunshine and have a good day, girl!
I hope you get a happy report tomorrow- I know you will! Can't wait for an update.
I can't wait for your ultrasound. I am very glad that the bleeding and cramping seem to be backing off a little.
Gosh, I cannot wait to hear the update. Praying, praying praying for beautiful news.
*hugs*
Hang in there until your US...I'll be thinking of you, too. Only good things for you tomorrow!!!
Remember, I had cramping and spotting early on. "normal" they said. Easy for them to say.
The weather has been lovely. Gus is always whining to get outside. Did you know I have two blogs? The other one is orlifeisabedofroses.wordpress.com
That's the top secret one that my family doesn't know anything about. Well, at least until they read this comment.
I hope you don't mind me reading you blog and checking in on you...I hope all goes well with your u/s.
(my dad is a CRNA too)
Praying that you see a good strong heartbeat tomorrow! I will be checking all day to see when you post! Hang in there.
I hope everything goes well tomorrow!! I'll be thinking of you!
And yes, this weather has been awesome! I can't get enough of it!
Cute story about your doggie in a smell of spring doggie trance!! Ha Ha!
Thinking of you and wishing you the best for your u/s. I hope things start to settle down for you very soon.
I hope that the U/S etc all go well and that things continue to move along in a manner that leaves you feeling confident and able to enjoy this. And oh what I wouldn't give to work 3 eight hour days a week.
I'll be waiting to hear the wonderful news fomr you u/s! Good luck!
I'm here and waiting to hear how it goes today!! Thinking good thoughts!
(isn't it BEAUTIFUL outside?!)
Keeping my fingers crossed that you get the wonderful and reassuring sound of that heartbeat! Many supportive hugs to you, dear.
Good luck today! I can't wait to her your update!
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