I have now been in the hospital since Monday, June 23rd on bed rest. My doctor didn't like my blood pressure readings (shocker) and I had started to have headaches and be short of breath. Everything with baby Scarlett looks great though. Once again it's just my body that can't seem to handle late stage pregnancy very well. Tanner is holding down the fort well with the kids at the hotel around the corner and they came and visited me on Wednesday and will come tonight to hang out with me during dinner. The kids have been really cute about me having to be in the hospital. Audrey keeps saying "Mom, when is Scarlett coming? You are taking forever to come home from the hospital!" She has kissed my belly everyday for about the last 3 weeks in anticipation for her little sister to arrive. The boys are really excited too, and I am so looking forward to watching them all interact with her in their own way.
Last night, Melanie was able to come and visit me and she brought two beautiful bouquets of flowers from herself and Tricia. They really brightened up my room!! The hydrangeas remind me of Tricia's house and the others remind me of Florida. We had a great time chatting and the nurses on the floor got confused at one point thinking Melanie was a patient!
While I wouldn't necessarily recommend bed rest, I do think it has been good for my body to be forced to take it easy. If I had to be here longer, I think I would go crazy...but my doctor told me this morning they are planning to induce me on Monday unless she comes on her own this weekend. I was super excited to hear that news! I will be just under 38 weeks. Audrey came at 36 on her own and Andrew was induced at 37 so I am getting antsy! I am grateful for supportive family and friends, and great doctors and nurses. The countdown is on!
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