510.
No, seriously.... five-one-zero.
Holy cow. I'm in shock. My nurse is in shock. Did I mention I'M in shock?
My nurse called and said, "you're still in the game, the numbers look great!" and I replied, "You're kidding...!?"
What a dumbass thing to say. Of course she's not kidding. Why would she lie? I don't think I could say anything dumber. Gah! Actually, it got stupider. I then told her I didn't believe her and she told me the number (510!!). I was stunned so she asked how much I was bleeding. A lot. How much is a lot? I would easily have called yesterday CD1 and it hasn't relented.
So now I'm officially on "restricted" activity. What my nurse isn't saying is that this restricted activity will have no physical effect on the outcome of this pregnancy. What I know that she's hoping is that if I miscarry I don't sit around blaming myself for lifting something too heavy, or overexerting myself, or whatnot. This "restricted activity" is merely meant to keep me mentally stable. Yeah.
Oh, and if I have any severe abdominal cramping, fever or vomitting, I must come in immediately to be seen. Yeah. Or something.
For the moment, I'm just plain grateful. We're going for FOUR months this time! (Just kidding!) And you know, if this doesn't work out, we've got the backup plan.
Off-topic:
Oh, I miscounted. We're having 15 adults and three kids. And I'm supposed to be "taking it easy." Decemberbaby asked what I'm cooking. I did most of my cooking last night: Mushroom Barley Soup, Baked Gefilte Fish, Chicken (just boring marinated chicken), Mushroom Tarts, Cranberry Apple Tart, Roasted New Potatoes, Green Beans with caramelized onions and pignoli, Broccoli Kugel (maybe), and um, I feel like I'm missing something. Dessert came from the bakery, because I'm lazy. And my nurse doesn't want me doing any serving. HAH! 'Cause that's gonna happen.
Friday, March 02, 2007
It's like de ja vu all over again...
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Restricted activity even to merely keep you mentally stable seems smart to me. Or is the purpose defeated because you see it?
But how are you sure that the degree of physical exertion will not effect the outcome of the pregnancy? It's not a certainty that you'll miscarry, so why push it?
Either way, if you are uncomfortable from pain, can your husband do most of the serving? Or will disclosing that you aren't feeling well to you guests only encourage uncomfortable questioning?
I really, really hope the miscarriage symptoms stop and this pregnancy sticks without further problems. I know, though, that with your low expectations of the current pregnancy and having your next steps well-planned, you'll be okay should it not.
Gematria for 510:
שרי
Between that and the previous gematria (for 228), one could begin to believe that you, like Sarah, even as you laugh at the thought, are about to be blessed with your firstborn.
Congratulations on still being in the game! I'm assuming that they'll still repeat the beta on Monday? Take it easy this weekend (right--like you can do that with that many people in the house).
well then, 510 is nothing to sneeze at. I raed through your archives again and see that no one had any explanation for the bleeding last time. Is there really nothing they can check? Clotting, etc.? Because it seems that when you are pregnant you bleed. And I can imagine how you feel after last time...
Thinking of you. Make sure someone else does the washing up.
Congrats on the Beta news, you're so totally 'in the game' and I hope it stays that way. I am thrilled for you!
And I would say: TAKE IT EASY but that's probably going to get annoying pretty soon
:-)
Your beta news is GREAT NEWS!
Wishing you all the best!
Great beta numbers! Congratulations!
Don't be so negative about the reasons for restricted activity... keep the positive vibes alive for your baby.
On another note, that sounds like a hell of a lot of (delicious) food for something that's supposed to be taking things easy. Make sure you use this cop out and don't over do it tonight.
Have fun!
That sounds like a very good progression--I'm hopeful that this pregnancy works perfectly! I know that with a lot of people over, it's difficult not to overdo it (particularly if you don't want to share the reasons), but try really, really hard to sit a little more often!
I hope you stay in this game for the duration.
I hope you had a good dinner last night and didn't do too much.
Yay! You're still in the game! That counts for something!
I hope things continue to go well and that the bleeding stops. I can surly understand how it can be making you nervous. Try to take it easy - there's nothing wrong with your husband serving and J can help too.
The beta looks good! Thalia makes a good point about your bleeding during pregnancy.
OMG woman, my husband always complains that I make too much food for shabbos, but your meal takes the cake! Sounds amazing!
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