Ok, so I thought, based on what the doc I saw in the hospital said to me, that come 36 weeks, I'd be off bedrest. Remember the comment that OB made? I could "run a marathon (haha) if you make it to 36 weeks" and they would not stop labor.
And when I went to my appointment last Monday, we didn't even talk about the bedrest thing - I was so preoccupied about the breech/version/c-section topic. So I forgot to ask and confirm I'd be off bedrest at 36 weeks. This appointment was with a different doc than the hospital doc, both in the large OB practice I go to.
Yesterday morning, after my 4:30am pee break, I couldn't fall back asleep. So I passed the time obsessing over all that needs to get done, and generally worrying about the pregnancy. Ya know, normal 4:30am stuff. And it hit me that I never confirmed with the OB about the end of bedrest. Being the good (and anal) patient that I am, I called the nurse's line to ask.
And the nurse calls me back and says, "I'm sorry, but the chart says re-evaluate after u/s at 36 week appointment." Which isn't until Monday.
Uh-oh.
This wouldn't be such a big deal, but there is a brunch baby shower being held in my honor on Saturday. Which my mom is flying halfway across the country to attend. Which I thought I'd be off bed-rest for, and able to legally attend. A celebration of the end of bed-rest, if you will.
But now, well, I'm going rouge. I'm still going to the shower. If I'm driven there (it's close to my house, technically I could walk, but won't), sit the whole time (imagine the Queen holding court, kiss the ring, that sort of thing), and go home after - that should be ok, right??
Say yes. Tell me yes. Cause I'm going.
Just don't tell anyone. Especially not my OB. OK, promise? Shhhhhhhhh.
Repeat: Cold Peace
1 day ago
I would want to go too, but I'd add a footstool to your queen-like throne! ;-) Keeping my fingers crossed for you!
ReplyDeleteOooh, Cloak & Daggar! I love doing things I'm not supposed to. =)
ReplyDeleteRealistically though, couldn't you just run it passed your OB? Explain it to him, like you did to us? Maaaaybe he'll let you off the hook - or bedrest as it were.
Either way I wish you luck, and hope you have a wonderful shower!
I'm sure it is totally fine. And a great excuse to be pampered even more on your shower day! Have a great time.
ReplyDeleteI think that sounds perfectly fine! As long as you aren't up and walking around. Just sit the entire time and let everyone bring you food and your gifts...sounds perfect! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteI would go if I were you, and just be extremely careful about moving around and getting over excited or animated. Make sure they play calm and relaxing music the whole time... :)
ReplyDeleteI vote YES, but agree a footstool must be added to the equation.
ReplyDeleteOf COURSE you are going. You are going to be just fine and going from home to car to chair to car and back to bed is fine. And don't worry about a thing -- you are almost there!!
ReplyDeleteMy wife did the same thing to attend her shower. (And then she ended up keeping the kids in until 37.5 weeks.) So have fun, be gentle on yourself and good luck!
ReplyDeleteAnother "yes" vote here. I totally support your decision and I hope you have a great time!
ReplyDeleteGo ! Go !! Go !!! and E-N-J-O-Y :)
ReplyDeleteI won't tell a soul. Like the other comments, try to keep your feet up and make sure you drink plenty of water. This is YOUR time to shine as a pregnant lady...you HAVE to go...And you have to have fun and laugh. Just make everyone come to YOU. :-) You are the Queen after all. :-)
ReplyDeleteGo and have fun!
ReplyDeleteI think it sounds just fine to attend! Be sure to be waited on hand and foot, like the queen you are! ;)
ReplyDeleteJan 10 is so close! It's so exciting!