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From Bed Rest to Hospital Rest...Good Times.

I am writing this from the oh-so-comfortable cot they call a bed in the maternity ward at St. Francis Hospital. My symptoms got worse so I called the doctor and she told me to go to the hospital. I checked in at 9:00pm, the ran some tests and told me I have to stay until at least Tuesday whether I go into labor or not.

The doctor came and checked me, I'm dilated to a whopping 1 cm. I still have pre eclampsia though and they are going to induce me if I don't start labor in the next week or less. After tomorrow I should know more, like a date they won't let me go past. Either way, Tyler will be born this week! Yay!

I have a migraine like nobody's business and the nurse has an attitude problem. And of course I have THE worst cold I have EVER had so I can't breathe and my throat hurts way bad.

But there is light at the end of the tunnel, my friends! As uncomfortable as this hospital bed is, the doctor assured me I did the right thing coming in and I will have this baby sooner than later.

Poor Erik is sleeping on the cot next to me. I feel bad for the guy, I know he's uncomfortable and unhappy and he has to work tomorrow at 7:00am. But he's very supportive so I'm glad he's here.

At least they have free wireless internet here. It's like I'm still at home except for the cement mattress I'm supposed to somehow fall asleep on.

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Analisa-creator of hairblingzcutethings said…
oh man, what a bummer! I was going to bring you treats today...maybe I can pop into the hospital for a visit? I'll try and call you first! hang in there! do they have dvd players ( i don't remember) maybe you can at least start alias!
February 9, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Jaime said…
A migraine, an aweful cold, and pre eclampsia...are you kidding me? I will come and see you sometime today. I'll call first. You poor thing.
February 9, 2009 at 12:08 PM
The VanderHoevens said…
Is there anything we can do for you. I know it is hard to believe, but it will b so worth it when you are holding him in your arms!
February 9, 2009 at 8:29 PM
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