This week has been particularly trying for me. Sunday during church I began having contractions/cramping which continued throughout the day. When I timed them, they ranged from 7 to 13 min apart. Monday afternoon I had more of the same, although it seemed a little more constant and I wasn't able to time them well. By Tuesday I was getting concerned and decided to call. I had the news that my fetal fibronectin test was negative, so I was hesitant to call, but they ended up sending me to labor and delivery. When I got there my contractions were 4-5 min apart. Everything seemed to check out ok, my ultrasound showed shortening to 2.0cm but it was closed. When I left the hospital my contractions were 2 min apart, but with no cervical change I decided to go home with the permission of my doctor. So wednesday I called again because the cramping/contractions only let up for 2 hours overnight and into the morning. I got sent in again. Everything checked out ok. The doctor reassured me that it was perfectly ok to call and we should be checking if something doesn't feel right. The procardia doesn't seem to be helping me with these contractions, but the doctor said she has no intention of discontinuing it until I hit 36 weeks. She did further restrict my activities and wants me to do as little as possible. This is going to be a huge challenge for me....
I will hit 30 weeks on Sunday! I will be very happy to have made it that far. Stephen reminded me that he was perfectly content with how our family was before the pregnancy, and that he did not want to go through all of this again. I know he is stressed about all the complications that I've had - I didn't even call him when I went to the hospital yesterday. He hasn't been to a single doctor appt with me this pregnancy and refused to attend any of the labor classes that I wanted to go to (my first pregnancy we only made it to the first one, then Nathan came that week). So I'm not exactly feeling supported. He is stepping up with caring for Nathan though, cooking and cleaning up the kitchen. He had to go grocery shopping once - which was nervewracking for me - I like to be in control of that stuff.
Job update - I emailed today since I hadn't heard anything. They emailed back and said there was a mix up with one of the resume's and the final candidate will interview today. Determination will be made today or tomorrow. I was asked if I would be interested in adjunct if I were not the chosen candidate - he said he forgot to ask that during my interview. Hoping that isn't a sign that I didn't get it.
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