Things keep getting better and better around here. It sounds like I will be going home very soon; as soon as this coming Thursday! I got to go for a wheelchair ride across the street to my Dr's office for an ultrasound. Little Sebastian is now 1 lb 8oz and doing great. My cervix has completely healed itself and my Dr was amazed. He printed out a picture of it and even had his office staff come in to see. He said it looks totally normal again, as if nothing ever happened to it. It was truly a miracle!
I will have another ultrasound this coming Wednesday and if everything still looks good, I should be able to go home and finish my bedrest there. I received my 2 steroid shots this week to boost Sebastian's lung development. My Dr also cut my Procardia, (medication to stop contractions) from 6 pills a day, down to 3. So far they haven't started back up, so that is looking good also.
I had a prenatal check done today and that went well also. My belly is measuring 22 weeks (so a little behind), but Sebastian's weight is perfect so that is fine. Also, I managed to lose 10 lbs since I've been in the hospital! I'm right back to where I was before I got pregnant. I thought I had gained a lot, sitting in bed and eating all day, but the nurses said it's normal to lose on bedrest because you aren't burning any calories so you aren't nearly as hungry. They told me to keep eating whatever I want, so I plan on taking full advantage of that. I started last night, with a Big Mac meal. :) Then this morning, I got a nice delivery of Christmas goodies from some friends. So everyone, feel free to keep bringing me food!
On the day I had to go across the street for my ultrasound, I quick called my friend Julie to bring me some real clothes so I didn't have to go out in public in my pajamas (if you can even call them that.) I'll tell you that story in a moment. I planned on taking a shower, getting dressed, and even doing my hair and makeup. My appointment time ended up getting moved up though and I didn't have time to do anything, not even get changed. After I got back, I decided to get ready anyways and sat in my room by myself with my makeup on. :) I had to take a few pictures since I made such an effort!
It's amazing how much I'm showing now. I came in here, not showing at all. Sebastian was so low and actually falling out a few inches, so I didn't even look pregnant. Now he got pushed back up to where he is suppose to be, and ta-da, I have a belly!
Now, the funny husband story. When Adam went home to grab me all my essentials a few weeks ago, he brought me back a very strange variety of pajamas. They were all sets with matching tops and bottoms, but he only packed me the tops. I asked why he didn't bring the pants, (since he would have actually had to move the pants out of the way to get to the next pair in the drawer), and he said, "He didn't think I should have pants, so the Dr's could get 'down there' quickly if they needed too. Where do guys come up with this stuff? So, back to the ultrasound. I went with my pajama shirt (without my pajama bottoms) in a wheel chair, wrapped in a blanket. I sat in the waiting room with all the normal looking people and can only imagine what they were thinking about me. :) Next Wednesday, I will be ready for my appointment. I managed to find myself quite a few good Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals from Gap maternity. I think I might even where a dress! I'm starting to have my packages delivered to the hospital, as too many have already gone to my house and caused many questions from my hubby. :) I still think I'm spending much less though than if I were out and about wondering the malls. Plus, I haven't spend any money on eating out and that is normally a big one for me! Sydney was just here and a commercial came on for Olive Garden. She said, "Remember when you lived at home and we got to eat there. I really miss it." :)
Thank you again for all your visits, calls, cards, and prayers. I'm truly blessed with such great family and friends. I would still love visits from you all when I go home. Not much is going to change there. I'll still be on bedrest and only can get up to go potty. My mom is going to move into our house during the week and then take Sydney with her whenever she has to go anywhere. Then, my mom can go home on the weekends when Adam isn't working. At least I'll be able to see Sydney a lot more and will have someone there with me every morning.
I'm still amazed how God has worked in this situation and turned everything around. We are so thankful and hope this can be used to impact many other people's lives.
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