Yesterday's appointment went as well as it could have. By the time I got to the hospital in the afternoon for the stress test, the contractions had slowed considerably. I had one in the parking lot as we were walking to the building. I had one that showed up on the non-stress test monitoring. And then I had another stronger one while waiting for the doctor to come in. Nothing regular.
The doctor didn't seem too concerned but stressed again that I really needed to take it easy and to get more rest. She even went as far to say that she only wants me to go to work in the mornings. That way I can get a nap in every afternoon. It really does make sense, because up until this point, I'm still getting up at the same time each morning. Then I just sit around until I need to go into work. Then I work the afternoon, come home and continue with my night as I normally would. My "new" schedule, which I won't start until next week, is definitely better than the alternative...bedrest.
Everything else with the baby is great. His heartbeat was perfect and he was moving up a storm...like he always is. My blood pressure was good. No major swelling. I did put on a few more pounds.
The goal still is to make it to 39 weeks. We're not sure it will happen, but that's the goal. The end is near.
Baby Richardt is due in early March. Follow the pregnancy from start to finish.
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