I'm on partial bedrest.

JenniferTCU

Just got back from the doctor. Jace is doing fine- he's already 6.8 lbs according to the u/s (which I understand can be off some). But the doctor got one look at my cankles and gasped. I've had no swelling til now. I also have trace (no big deal) amounts of protein in my urine and my BP was higher than normal (I've had no BP issues prior til now except for the day my rings were "gone"). All of these factors plus the fact that I have a 3 hour commute a day (an hour and a half each way), she felt it best to put me on partial bedrest. I will still be working- just from home.

Anyway, so I just told my boss. He was fine with it. He knows I'll still be working so that's good.

As far as induction, if my cervix is favorable, she wants to induce at 39 weeks. She knows that I am not a fan and neither is she. But due to age, all of the other factors, etc, it might just make sense. I did stress that if I really wanted to avoid a c-section if possible so induction is definitely something I'd like to avoid. We're on the same page.

Anyway, hope everyone is doing well!

kberlyab

you'll be awesome! I think you are such a strong woman!

 you have been so helpful to me :-) just to let ya know

Peppernut

Yikes!  I hope the time on bedrest gets your swelling back down.  Congratulations on not having to deal with that commute every day! 

fauxshelley

Oh, sorry for the bedrest Jen.... at least you don't have much longer to go.  So 39 weeks, are we looking at Sept 14th? 

Thats so exciting!!!

JenniferTCU

fauxshelley:

Oh, sorry for the bedrest Jen.... at least you don't have much longer to go.  So 39 weeks, are we looking at Sept 14th? 

Thats so exciting!!!

Not quite sure of the date yet. She wants to check again next week. NERVOUS!

KD288

Don't be nervous!!  It's all for the best.I am sure everything is going to be just fine mama!! Now drink that water, eat that watermelon and keep those feetsies up! it will be here before you know it.

busybea

Nahhhhh! nothing to be nervous about, it's all good!  Bedrest can be a good thing... ie: footrubs from DH, breakfast in bed, etc ...  hehehehe   ENJOY!

Laura Cochran

Oh sorry about the bed rest but listen to your Dr. and take it easy. Hopefully, those cankles will disappear. Wow, the finish line is in sight for you!

MrsW.10.15.05

Take advantage and try to get some rest!  Maybe things will happen before 39 weeks and you won't even have to worry about induction.  Good luck!

livvielo

Thinking of you, Jen! Sounds like, as always, you have a great attitude and are staying positive--I have no doubt you're going to do great!

mommy_bear

Partial bedrest might do the trick. Don't panic yet about the induction. Give the bedrest a go and see how you do next week. Either way, know that you're in good hands and Jace is growing and thriving!

You're getting close, girl! So happy for you!

daisydana

When I asked my nurse about swelling when mine was first starting she said, "Never stand when you can sit and never sit when you can lie down."  Those were her grandmother's words of advice.  I find myself thinking of that phrase more and more lately.  Especially at the end of my 12 hour shift on Wednesdays!

You'll do fine.  Put your feet up and daydream of meeting Jace.  Enjoy these last few weeks!  Even if it's from a prone position!

 

leffe1

Partial bedrest may not be a bad thing. Just relax and enjoy your last moments before baby comes! Wow a 3 hour commute. I give you lots of credit. It's nice to have the option to work from home. GL to you!

iluvtom

Rest, Inworked up to the day before and my ankles are huge!! I am hoping they will come down and my OB said it takes about 3 weeks!! I hope that everything goes right and that your induction goes fine! GL and keep us posted

carladillon

Hey girl - make the most of it!  I'm not worried about your cankles - hell, I have them all the time.  This will be the last time you'll be able to put your feet up and have DH wait on you for awhile!  As long as you and Jace are okay, then make it a pajama party for the next couple weeks!

BarefootContess

I hope the bedrest ends up being a blessing.  Your schedule sounds really tough to me. 

You might try to start having intercourse now -- there is prostagladin (sp?) in semen, which is what they give you to soften and ripen your cervix.  Starting now will give it time to take effect.  And when your due date gets closer you might want to try the breast pump and see if you can get contractions going that way.  

I am with you on not wanting an induction.   

 

Julia-Henry

I hope your bedrest goes well. Enjoy the extra 3 hours of non-commute time, rest up, and get those ankles down!

Diannadiva

 Oh Jen - I am thinking of you! I am sure you will bed rest like a superstar!  You have done so well and are such a positive ray of light for everyone - just put those tooties up and have some "you" time! You deserve it!!

 

 xo 

robynlesley

Hang in there, Jen!  (((HUG)))

And induction does NOT mean c-section?I delivered vaginally, even with my tear (follow-up tomorrow with my OB) and I seem to be healing well.

You just take care of yourself and baby Jace will be here in no time.

M.Amy

Make sure you actually rest and keep your feet up!!

It is wonderful your boss is letting you work from home and you are not using up any sick/maternity leave/vacation time for it.

&&

everything considered, it doesn't sound too bad...enjoy working in your pj's      hope the swellling goes down ~

JenniferTCU

You're all so awesome. Thanks for your encouraging words. I am okay with it all because I am drained now anyway and need the time to relax before LO gets here. I see it as a blessing for sure.

Hope all is going well!

mrs.c_2007

Not having to deal with that long commute will help your stress level, I'm sure!  Take good care of yourself-you will be meeting little Jace soon!

jennandjt

Awwww....lady that really stinks and I can so commiserate with you!!  I believe I will be delivering via C-section at 39 wks as well....Sprout has decided that he/she would prefer to stand up and the head is up in my left rib cage.....I've been doing exercises to encourage a turn but nothing yet and we will set a date this Thursday!!  My DH isn't to thrilled with the 14th as it's the first game of the Patriots football season....Ugh!!  I'm glad that you won't have to spend a ton of time on bedrest....3wks, no problema!!  thinking of you!!

Gossip Girl

YAY!  You are almost there!  Keep your feet up and enjoy the last few weeks!

stever

Hope you're doing okay Jen!