The Rowe Family Blog

Today I made my 2nd visit to the hospital. Yup…that’s right! This time I didn’t get an exciting ride in the ambulance though. I think that is a much better sign. Yesterday and today I have felt a little dizzy, floaty, and just not quite right. The doctor listened to the baby and the heart rate was inconsistent between 115 and 120. My blood pressure and everything else were great. She was a little concerned with the low heart rate on the Little One and with my “episodes” so she decided to send me over to the triage at the hospital for monitoring.

As usual, the baby and I performed just fine at the hospital. We were monitored for about an hour. The Little One’s heart rate stayed consistently between 115 and 120 and my blood pressure was great! I felt absolutely fine while at the hospital. So…you guessed it! They sent me home. My chauffeur, Greg’s Mom, took me home.

Now that I am home, I don’t feel quite right again. The doctor said to call if I feel dizzy while laying down or if I pass out. Other than that, I’ll see her on Monday next week. I am dilated 1cm and she said my cervix is long. She’d like to induce me due to my “episodes”, but is afraid it wouldn’t work due to the length of the cervix. She also said she’d like to see me go naturally, but won’t let me go 41 or 42 weeks due to my “episodes” as long as my body is able to tolerate it. (I really find it kind of entertaining that she is calling them “episodes”, in case you couldn’t tell.) So as of now…the doctor said it could be anytime…basically in the next 2 weeks.

So, I’m taking it easy this week. Today I spent most of the day on the couch or at the hospital. Perhaps tomorrow I will pull out the scrapbook and see if I can do our Hawaii trip. As long as I’m taking it easy the doctor is pleased. Perhaps a movie or two as well. We’ll see. I don’t sit still too well, but my scrapbook and M&M puzzle will definitely keep me occupied this week.