Since the hospital episode, I have been seeing my doctor twice a week.  They have been doing a stress test (NST) of the baby at every visit and an ultrasound every other visit.  They keep talking about inducing me, but every time I go they are pleased with how my blood pressure is doing, so they keep pushing out the induction date.  It started with 37 weeks;  now they are saying they’d like for me to get to 38.5 weeks.  I’ll be 36 weeks tomorrow, so not too much longer.  I’m just getting impatient with all of this bed-rest. I’m going nuts having to stay in this house all day long every, single day.  Ashley and I used to lead a very active life.  We had things to do just about everyday of the week – MOPS, music class, play dates, errands.  Now I am stuck.  Here.  All.  The.  Time.  With my feet propped up.  I’m trying to look on the bright side and just relax.  But man, I hate feeling so lazy!  Luckily, my parents still take Ashley out and about so it hasn’t interrupted her schedule too much.  I just wish I could still do those things with her.

I would like to thank my parents and in-laws for helping with Ashley while I have been on bed-rest.  They have been alternating days – my parents come one day, Van’s parents come the next.  They have been a HUGE help!  I couldn’t have done it without them.  Not only are they entertaining Ashley, but they are also changing diapers, taking care of the dogs, cleaning the house, doing dishes, fixing us lunch, dinner, etc.  They have been coming over every day during the week to help while Van is at work.  And Van.  Oh, poor Van.  He has taken on all the household duties, childcare duties, and everything else when he gets home at night from work.  He has been such a supportive husband!  My friends have also been wonderful.  From bringing us dinners to calling to check on me and inviting my parents to come to their house with Ashley for a play date.  I have some really great friends!

As for baby, I wish I could bottle up all of the kicks, punches, and hiccups that I feel inside of me.  We are so blessed as women to be able to feel that.  It is such a surreal feeling to create a baby and feel that baby growing and moving inside of you.  I will definitely miss it once he is born, but what a relief it will be to hold him safely in my arms!  We are almost there little guy!  Your Mommy is trying to be patient!