On Second Thought...

It's cold, it's windy, and now it's snowing. Maybe this whole bed rest thing isn't such a bad idea after all!

Grounded for Good

Trip two to the hospital Saturday morning has left me condemned to the couch until delivery day--no exceptions. The good news is that although I had similar symptoms to last week's scare, my symptoms this time around were far less impressive than the last time so I was able to eat breakfast, take a shower, and call my doctor before checking in to my room.

The stats for this week's trip to the hospital break down this way:
1: The number of shots I received to calm down my "irritable uterus"
2: The number of labor and delivery rooms Caleb and I toured while at the hospital. We wanted to see what we will be staying in when the day finally gets here!
3: The number of contractions I was having per hour while I was being monitored (that is completely normal, and a very good change from the 20-some contractions per hour I was having during last week's trip to the hospital!)
4: The number of hours I spent in the hospital while they monitored my uterus and the little guy

5: The number of times Caleb complained that the Iowa/Purdue game was not on TV

I see my doctor again tomorrow morning, and I am sure she will confirm that my couch and I will become best friends (or worst enemies) over the next few weeks. The good news is that I only have 26 days left until I am 35 weeks pregnant. At that time, the little guy should be cooked enough if I absolutely must have him early. Let the countdown begin!

Shine On

I upgraded my incredibly-outdated-but-does-what-I-need-it-to cell phone yesterday for the LG Shine and so far I love it! It's red, it's flashy, and it has several unnecessary features (e.g., a mirror). Oh, and Lauren Conrad from MTV's The Hills has one. This phone is sure to make me red carpet ready!

For the Record

With a little one on the way, Caleb and I agreed it is time for me to purchase some life insurance. So today a representative came to our house, asked me several questions, did some tests, and left with a few specimens. In about four weeks (or so) I will know exactly what my life insurance premium will be. Though I am not looking to have an insane amount of coverage, I can't help but wonder if my caring, sweet, innocent Caleb has anything "planned" for me once my insurance policy becomes effective. I sure don't want to become another Dateline NBC statistic, so if I should go missing in approximately four weeks (or so), I blame Caleb!

Special Delivery

The mailman greeted me at my front door today with a care package from my mother-in-law full of goodies and things to pass the time while I spend my days on the couch. What a great surprise! The best part is that I don't have to share any of my treats with Caleb (although I may let him have a few pieces of chocolate if he is super nice to me!) Thanks, Joan, you sure made this whole stay-off-your-feet thing a little easier and a lot more entertaining!

Meals on Wheels

Since I have been condemned to the couch, my mom (and brother, too) has stepped up to the plate insisting on providing Caleb and me with some home-cooked meals so that we don't have to bother with cooking. (Trust me, neither Caleb nor I put up a fight to this offer!) She has gone 3-for-3 with yummy recipes, but she informed me this morning that she is fresh out of ideas (and probably out of dishes--we now have a collection of her cooking bowls!) I guess we will just have to resort to eating one of the several leftovers we have filling up our fridge. Hopefully this deliver-a-meal-a-day trend will pick back up once the little guy gets here (and lasts until he heads off to college!)

Hiccups

Now that I am limited to life on the the couch, I have had plenty of time to become a keen observer to what is going on in my body. The little guy seems to be constantly moving around, which I love to feel (though I could do without the jabs to the ribs or the bouncing on the bladder). But one thing that I can't seem to get away from are his hiccups. Hiccups are a very healthy part of the developing baby, so I do find comfort in knowing that he is just exercising his little body. And although cute at first, I am noticing these hiccups many times a day and they last several minutes longer than I would like them to. I just wish there was a way I could scare them out of the little guy!