Monica’s 38 week appointment did NOT go as expected. Heading into the appointment, we were fairly certain the doctor would want to induce on Thursday. Well, that didn’t happen.
Instead, Monica’s blood pressure decided it wanted to elevate a little.. which prompted the doctor to have Monica go to the hospital for overnight monitoring and to have a protein check done after 24 hours of urine collection. Since my Mom was expected to be out of her surgery around the end of Monica’s appointment. Monica heads off to our hospital, and I head back to my Mom’s hospital with the intention to go over to spend the night with Monica once my Mom was out of surgery and I was able to see her. That, unfortunately, took what seemed like an eternity. Mom was in ICU — where cell phones are not allowed. So my Dad, my sister Kim, and I all turned off our cell phones.
In the meantime, Monica’s blood pressure was perfectly normal at every reading at the hospital. The on-call doctor from our doctor’s practice decides to discharge Monica and let her complete the urine collection at home. She calls me to let me know.. straight to voice mail. Calls again.. straight to voice mail. Sends me a txt message.. I didn’t get it. My phone was turned off. Monica calls Kim.. same thing. My dad.. same thing. She calls Ryan (our brother-in-law) and he answers! But he’s at home with our nieces. Finally about 45 minutes after Monica’s text message I get it.. I felt so bad!
Monica’s folks had met her at the hospital to pick up Katie Lynn, and naturally they had just gotten home when Monica was released. No big deal though in the end.. that just allowed Monica and me to get a good night sleep.
Monica was instructed to set up a follow-up appointment with her doctor for Thursday. She calls this morning to schedule it.. to find out it’s only a blood pressure check and that she won’t even see the doctor. Her doctor wants to see her Monday for a regular 39 week appointment..
..and then will send us to the hospital to begin cervadril. Pitocin will start on Tuesday.. followed by a bouncing baby!
Tuesday was definitely one long day!
Somewhat related: For those wanting an update on my Mom, check out my blog.
Wow!! Hard to believe the time has already come … hope you all have a great weekend & get rested before baby gets here!
WOW! I can’t believe that the big day is almost here! Glad to know that everything is going well! We are thinking about you all!
When it rains it pours! Thinking of your mom, Tom, will keep her in my prayers. Also, looking forward to my new great grand child! Your on my mind, all of you, looking forward to seeing you all, especially Katie Lynn, the e-mails have kept me up to date. See you, take care. I love you all Grandma Beth