First of all, my Pajama Gram arrived today! Go me! I'm very happy about this.
I saw the doctor again this morning. As compared to Wednesday, I'm relatively stable... my cervix is still about 1.5cm at its longest, which is what it was on Wednesday, so that's good. Dr. P. gave me a prescription for some extra Nifedipine so that I can take it twice a day, in hopes that it will help my blood pressure (today's was totally normal, but yesterday was 136/111...I didn't know BP numbers WENT that high). Other than that, I get to wait for test results to come back (labs that were ordered from Wed's appt. plus the fetal fibronectin they checked today).
Dr. P. didn't want to make any final decisions on admitting me to the hospital next week until they see me next week, so he had me change my appointment from Wednesday to Tuesday. His preference would be to keep me at home and have me in the office Tuesday and Friday, but a Friday appointment would be complicated at best, since that's the 2nd day of Rosh Hashana. By Tuesday all the labwork will be back, and they'll also have a better idea of how carefully I'll need to be monitored through the week, so it makes sense to wait to make a decision, and I'm comfortable with that. I'm totally happy being ABLE to stay home for Rosh Hashana, provided that he thinks it's prudent to do so. His feeling is that he doesn't have all the information today to be able to make a real determination about whether it's prudent to do so, but will know more on Tuesday. That's completely reasonable. He (Dr. P.) will actually be out all of next week (*gasp!* He can't abandon me!!), but I'm seeing Dr. G. on Tuesday and I love Dr. G. so I have no concerns.
Meanwhile, I'm exhausted, so I'm going to take a nap. I have a terrible headache, so I'm hoping it will go away by sleeping some more. I'm not counting on it. It's astounding how much energy growing three babies can take out of a girl. Maybe I'll go put on my new snuggly pajamas. Probably not. That would take a lot of energy. *yawn*
Glad everything seems as stable as can be today. And that your bp went down! And congrats on the new PJs...there's nothing like a new pair of jammies. That would be why I have at least 12 pairs (sadly I'm underestimating).Take it easy, and rest lots. Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Shelby | September 07, 2007 at 12:00 AM
I am glad some things have stabilized. The plan for next week sounds smart.It's surprising that the labs from Wednesday aren't yet back. Wouldn't the doctor want those answers right away? Or do those particular labs inherently take a while to process, so there is no putting a rush on them?Did you have a sonogram either Wednesday or today? You haven't said much on how the babies seem to be doing.You are doing great! I hope you have a very relaxing and uneventful Shabbat. Thank you so much for updating!(P.S. A 2nd day of RH appointment might be a good thing, and not only because it is the doctor's preference; if you have the appointment and help from a gentile friend arranged in advance, and the doctor will be aware of logistics, you would be in better shape for being home for RH and avoiding an emergency on Yom Tov/Shabbat.)
Posted by: Anonymous | September 07, 2007 at 12:00 AM
Ohhhh put on the jammies! It might be extra effort but you will feeeeellll sssssoooooo ggooooodddddd!!!!Every day you wake up at home is a good day isn't it? :)
Posted by: Diana | September 07, 2007 at 12:00 AM
You know, you are right. I was walking to the bus this afternoon at a snails pace and thought to myself "gestating is hard sometimes." And it is.
Posted by: hadjare | September 08, 2007 at 12:00 AM
you want me to come down next friday (with the twins of course) and take you to your appointment? I can do that. It's noooo problem. Let me know. :)
Posted by: Jessica | September 08, 2007 at 12:00 AM