22 Weeks

          Well, 22 weeks did not start off too good. I hadn’t been feeling good all week and began having Braxton Hicks (I think) contractions, so I decided to call my doctor this morning. I really thought he’d tell me the pressure was normal, or maybe to come in to get checked out, but instead he sent me right to the hospital.  They hooked me right up to contraction monitors and said that I was definitely showing irritability, but not full contractions, which is good.  Fortunately, once I rested on my left side it got better. Unfortunately, a painful exam showed that my cervix has shorted, which isn’t a good thing. It was hard for them to get an exact measurement, so my doctor said I could go home on strict bed rest (I’m not even allowed to sit up) as long as I came in for a re-measurement tomorrow. I guess the results from tomorrow’s exam will tell me where we go from here.  Best case scenario he sends me home and tells me to continue with modified bed rest. Worst case scenario they admit me.  I’m obviously hoping for the first.  I have a feeling tonight is going to be a long night.

How Far Along: 22 weeks!

Size of baby:   The babies are about a pound each and are the size of spaghetti squash, whatever that is.

Maternity Clothes:  I found a solution to not buying more maternity clothes: wear Michael’s shirts! They’re much more comfortable than mine, and since I’m not working and pretty much stay home all the time it’s working for now.

Sleep:  What is that?  I wouldn’t call what I do at night sleep, I’d call it a bunch of naps near the same time. 

Best Moment of the Week:    

Movement: Tons, and loving it!  This is my favorite part of pregnancy so far.

Symptoms:  Same as last week, though I forget to mention my stuffy nose. For the past few months I wake up every morning with a stuffy nose and when I blow it blood comes out. Sometimes that’s it, and sometimes it turns into a full fledged nose bleed. It’s normal though, and it doesn’t hurt, so I’m not concerned.

Food cravings:  Still none.

What I Miss:   Being able to take my Grammy for a walk. 

What I'm Looking Forward To: My appointment tomorrow and Viability in 14 more days…I am going to make it no matter what I have to do. 

Milestones:  Every new week is a milestone to me.

Emotions:   Nervous, I don’t like knowing things are going wrong so early.

Sorry, no picture today due to my bed rest. I’m taking this very seriously.  But I will leave you with a picture of the view from my bed.