But this isn't suede... it's itchy!

2038-01-19T03:14:07Z

So, observations from my couch. AKA-- how crap- tastic modified bed rest can be. Maybe a short introduction and update for WHY I am on modified bed rest.

Last week/ weekend we were up in Michigan for the funeral of Lenny's gramma. I am sad that I never got to meet here, seeing as how that part of his family up there is AWESOME. They were super sweet and loving people, and I can tell how much they love each other... even if some of them are a bit distant or "off". (Mainly the one from FL, but she was a bit angry and I'm not sure of the story there...)

Anyways, we were up there for about 4 days, got to see Michigan/ Detroit area that he grew up in and where his family currently lives. I can honestly say, as afraid as i was to go up that way, it wasn't half bad. (Not a fan of FREEZING COLD WINTERS... but there were a lot of good things that would probably outweigh that... if not for the crippling economy of Michigan... and the rest of the country.) Hell, I even got a freaking awesome trip to the Detroit Zoo. Casey + Zoo = HAPPY CASEY. Got to see awesome animals and spend a nice, beautiful sunny day with just my husband. Was totally worth it. :) Even got some cool photos, got to see an amazingly huge Swapmeet/ flea market and some freaking sweet homes. Went to Dunkin Donuts, and then had a panic attack on the interstate driving home. I get a bit nervous in traffic... so Detroit is scary for me in that aspect. Got some stuff for the baby and Len and I both scored some Red Wings stuff.

Did I mention the Red Wings? His family are HUGE FANS... being in Michigan and all, but they have really turned me into a Wing Nut as well... I think this is the beginning of a nice relationship... that and his uncle is a camera/ photography person as well. BONUS.! NOW... we got home super early in the morning on Sunday/ Monday after a 7 ish hour drive straight through Ohio. Gross. He drove thankfully.

Now, I was scheduled for an ultrasound on Tuesday to check my cervical length. Because I had gone into preterm labor with my first son, Bubby, I am at risk of doing do this time also. So, we go to my appointment, have my name called and I go in. Usually, my Dr. will get me started and then call Lenny in. This time, I got set up and she didn't talk to me. She had teh screen turned away, and was reallly quiet. After a few mutterings and measurements she told me I was done, to clean up and open the door. She calls him back and tells us that I need to go immediately to the hospital. OK? WTF?

Here, apparently my cervix was OPEN. Newsflash-- open cervix means open door for baby to come out of. NOT GOOD WHEN YOU ARE ONLY 27 weeks. Sometimes they can put a stitch in there, to keep your cervix closed. Well, not for me. Technically Vinny is considered "viable" which means that if he is born now, he'll have an almost 90% chance of survival.. good chance, but still not cooked enough to my liking.

So, In the hospital I get admitted, apparently for 3 days? Scheduled for another u/s the next morning. So, get a shot of steroids, to help his lungs develop in case he would come early, and get monitered twice a day to see if I was contracting. GREAT. Next morning, have the u/s and guess what... MY CERVIX HAS CLOSED?? SO, apparently I have a weak/ short cervix if I stand for too long and too much pressure is put on it. What is the remedy? Bed Rest. Don't put too much pressure upon my cervix and do my kick counts to make sure this monkey is doing okay. In other news... he's growing great, doing fine and didn't know his door was open to freedom. :)

So now I'm home, but on modified bed rest until my next appointment on Wednesday. I have my glucose screening to make sure I'm not diabetic right now... but I HATE SITTING HERE. In other news-- surprise visit from my mom and dad! They came down yesterday and left today. Helped me hang some stuff, like my curtains and blinds, some photos and micellaneous stuff on my walls. Helped us arrange our heavy stuff and took some give away stuff up there for a yard sale! My mom also made me some kick ass spaghetti sauce (homemade) and pumpkin pis (HOMEMADE NOM).

I miss her so much some times. I don't know what to expect... and I really need her sometimes. My dad has been sick and I wish I were closer to help him out.

Got a nice chewing out and told to STAY DOWN AND LET LENNY TAKE CARE OF ME. :( NOt used to someone waiting on me hand and foot. I've been over doing it... but now I'm thinking I should cut back a little. Need to settle down, make sure this baby is not going to come early and take care of myself and him. they told me that if I can keep him in here about 7 more weeks, I'm doing good... still at a high risk of preterm... but damnit, I want him to cook a little longer. Wish us luck guys! Before we know it... we're going to have a baby. It's been a long 7 months... but I have a feeling this home stretch is going to be a long one. <3 Casey

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But this isn't suede... it's itchy!