Plugging along...

I saw my OB yesterday. My cervix remains closed (yeah!!) and she guestimated it was at least 1cm in length. I had to pee in the cup as usual and when I was done I was short of breath and wiped out (how pathetic is that??!) The nurse checks my BP and it's 160/88. She had me lie on my left side for about 10 minutes and she rechecked it. It was 120/74. That's better. That's what I get at home with my machine.

I was expecting my visit to be emotional but it wasn't. My OB actually seems optimistic with all that has happened and I finally felt a little relieved to not hear more bad news. I know that anything can still happen but I'm getting sick and tired of thinking about doom and gloom every minute of the day and night. I did tell her I was afraid to buy anything or think too far ahead. She understood my fears. I will see her next in 4 weeks which will bring me to almost the completion of 28 weeks. That's when I'll breathe a sigh of relief. My gut tells me I'm going to make it. I'm still hoping for 34 weeks. My OB told me to not get my hopes up that if he comes at 34 weeks he will be going home with me. She said even babies born at 35 weeks usually stay in the hospital a little longer than the mom. That was good to hear. Now I'm hoping for 37 weeks which is considered term. I so want to come home from the hospital with my little bundle of joy. I think I'm watching too many baby shows on TV....

Some friends from work came to see me Tuesday night. They are so awesome. I knew I worked with a bunch of wonderful ladies and they proved it the other night. They brought dinner, a gift from everyone and some frozen meals some of the staff on Wesson 4 made for us. I was overwhelmed. It was so wonderful to hear some work stories and feel like I was still a part of the group. I realize how much I miss work and the people. Well...maybe not work so much..but definitely the people!