Week One of “Bedrest”

So last week at our 33 week doctor’s appointment I got some unexpected orders.

I’ve had high blood pressure for several years now. We have had it under control with meds that are safe to take when pregnant too. They warned us early on that they would be watching closely the last few months of the pregnancy though. Ben and I had noticed that I was exhibiting some signs of high blood pressure so I started taking my bp a couple times a day for the week leading up to that appointment.

After sharing the readings the doctor said it was time to not work anymore. I had been preparing things at work in case that happened but I really hadn’t expected to have to implement them. I was figuring on Murphy’s Law – I was prepared so I wouldn’t need it. I was wrong.

After a rough weekend of making an adjustment to modified bedrest, things started to look up. Ben has been most wonderful! Doing things around the house and not letting me get up for the little things when he is at home. I am so fortunate to have such a loving and caring husband. I am also thankful that it isn’t strict bedrest so I can do some things here and there just not all at once. I am also still working from home 20 hours during the week.

I think everyone, including me, thought I would go stir crazy. I actually am really enjoying it. Of course, I still am able to do a bit so that helps. But I am enjoying the lunch visits from friends, the sleeping in, the naps, the permission to just be still. Not sure why that is so hard for me but it is.

At the appointment this week the bp was good so I will continue on this path. Hoping and praying that the baby gains some weight and stays tucked inside for a few more weeks. Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers as we all adjust.