You read it right! As of today I’m on bedrest until further notice.

I was getting ready for work today and I started having cramping and contractions again. My doctor told me that it wasn’t okay for me to go to work, and I needed to come in to see her.

We talked about everything that’s happened over the last few days and she told me that I have to start monitoring my contractions. She also checked the position of Little J, and as suspected, he’s positioned very low, putting a ton of extra pressure on my already short cervix.

She said I would be on bedrest until 34 weeks…but it may be longer. No promises. I’m 30 weeks right now, so we’ll see what happens in a month. Until then, I’ll be taking my meds to see if these contractions will stop. I have to admit that not having the stress from my job makes me feel a little better…

Yesterday I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon in Labor & Delivery for the second time in 11 weeks. I didn’t want to go, but in the end I was really glad that I did.

The trouble started on Thursday morning. I woke up with cramping that would come in waves. I didn’t think much of it because it was like light menstrual cramps..could have been Braxton Hicks…who really knows? Friday and Saturday — the same thing.

So after I came home from work yesterday, I did my usual “lounge on the couch” routine. I started having pulling and sharp pains, which is why I went to L&D the first time. The hospital is pretty stingy with food, so I said I would eat and then call. And yes…I did take my precious time doing it.

I called and just as I figured. I had to grab my belts (admission ticket to L&D) and go. At first the contractions weren’t showing up…just irritability and an angry baby who isn’t too fond on straps around “his” belly. It wasn’t until I started seeing black and blue spots that I turned over on my side.

There they were. Every 8-10 minutes. Contractions. Painless ones.

So I got a shot (not sure what it was, but it made me all jittery and stuff) to stop the contractions and had an ultrasound done to check my cervical length. Still at 2cm. The nurse was quite surprised to hear that I wasn’t on bedrest already since it was 2cm in September @ 19 weeks.

I have to take it easy. So there…that was my day 212. I’ll probably be back with another update later.

It was back to work today, but I did have a good yesterday. I hope everyone had a safe Thanksgiving.

Today was pretty much normal… Wake up. Eat. Get dressed. Go to work. Eat. Do a little work. Eat some more. Go home.

I’ve been cramping for the last few days. It comes and goes and my doctor told me not to worry about those. So I’m at home taking it easy and hoping that I don’t have to go to Labor and Delivery tonight.

In other news, I have some pictures to share. And I’ll close with that. Have a good night.

Thanksgiving 2009

Practicing his daddy skills

P.S. He wasn’t choking him…it just looks that way.

As I was browsing Newly Parents, I saw a post that I just had to recreate. (And I hope they don’t mind!) It’s based on an article by Parents.com called the 20 Most Embarrassing Pregnancy Problems.

Now most of us know that pregnancy makes us react in some pretty crazy ways, so this should be interesting.

1) I’ve been so gassy and burpy lately.
Well…at first I wasn’t, but now that’s a totally different story. I have no idea where all of this gas comes from, and the smell…isn’t really all that appetizing. Let’s just say, I can outdo my hubby any day.

2) I have a dark line running down the center of my belly, and my nipples are a lot darker too.
Okay, so this isn’t all that embarrassing. My dark line came long before I even got pregnant, and I’m happy to say that it’s actually lightened up a little. Either way…it’s definitely NOT SEXY!

3) I’m constipated!
Definitely! It never ceases to amaze me. Lots and lots of gas = no poop. Even after drinking 2 liters of water, 2 huge glasses of milk, and eating my veggies (which are supposed to help). And to top it off, this problem always seems to go away at the weirdest, most inconvenient times. Go figure!

4) My nipples are so itchy!
And here I was thinking I was allergic to my bras! This has to be the #1 most embarrassing problem. Itching in public is not cool…even if you are pregnant.

5) I get sudden sharp pains in my groin.
Round ligament pains. I remember the first time I had them. I thought I was going to die and rushed to the hospital. All I got out of it was a hefty bill.

6) I’ve been throwing up everywhere.
Gotta love morning sickness! 30 weeks pregnant, and I still have it. It’s especially embarrassing if you have to pee…yeah.

7) When I sneeze, cough or laugh, a little pee leaks out.
Just a little? That’s a slight (I said slight) understatement. I should probably work on bladder control.

8 ) I’m never in the mood for sex anymore. Ever.
Of course I am! If it’s a full moon…

9) I’m always in the mood for sex!
Okay, maybe not.

10) I’m breaking out like a teenager!
Is that what teenagers do? For some reason I thought someone placed a model of the Rocky Mountains on my face…and my neck…and back while I was sleeping. Man, I hope this goes away after the baby is born.

11) My crazy dreams are starting to freak me out.
Nope! No crazy dreams here.

12) I’ve been having very sexy dreams — about my ex-boyfriend!
Does having very sexy dreams about my husband count? If so, then count me in.

13) Um, I think I have hemorrhoids.
I hope I never have to say those words…ever!

14) I’ve been noticing a lot of milky discharge down there.
And it is so very annoying. I should buy stock in Kotex.

15) My breasts are leaking!
Not yet! Thank goodness for that. I’ve only gone up one bra size…not that I’m complaining. These jugs aren’t light.

16) My belly button is sticking out — it looks weird when I wear tight tops!
This should read “My belly button is half innie/half outtie — it looks weird PERIOD! I pray that this isn’t permanent.

17) I’m terrified that my water will break in public.
I’ve never really thought about my water breaking… I’d never go in that store again… Maybe I should just stay home…and put plastic on my chairs and bed.

18) All eyes will be focused down there — should I shave or wax before my due date?
Has anyone ever mentioned how painful waxing is? I’ve considered it, but no. Shaving maybe…if the hubby wasn’t too scared to do it. What’s so hard to understand about “I can’t see it” and “I can’t reach it”?

19) I’m scared that my husband won’t want to have sex with me after he sees me give birth.
Haven’t really thought about this one either. The thought of sex after baby is a little weird to think about.

20) I’m so nervous about pooping on the delivery table.
I’m so nervous that I’ve considered taking a laxative to prevent it. It’s so sad that labor is unpredictable. And what ever happened to enemas?

So there. My very long post on embarrassing pregnancy problems. Feel free to share yours.

So, I did make a smoothie out of those frozen Dole strawberries after all! Yesterday for breakfast, I wanted strawberries, so I got online and googled a recipe for a strawberry smoothie without yogurt. It led me to CDKitchen and I have to say…it was one of the best smoothies I’ve ever made. I just had to share the recipe.

Strawberry Frosties

Strawberry Frostie

Servings: 2

Ingredients:
2/3 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries
1/2 cup whipped topping
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup crushed ice
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

Directions:
Place all ingredients in a blender. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

Yes! It’s really that simple. Enjoy!