Baby Girl Update

In case you missed it, we have had a pretty eventful last few days.

On Monday at 3:30, after waiting ALL DAY to be seen by the perinatal specialist, we were finally wheeled down to his office.

They did a very long and involved sonogram (which was doubly interesting because the woman performing it was British and had a lovely accent), after which the very kind, grandpa-like doctor arrived.  He told us that since Friday, my fluid level had doubled.  He had no explanation for this other than the rest and extreme hydration that had taken place since I was admitted last Wednesday.  He also told me that our baby girl looked perfect in every way, though the length of her femurs were noticeably higher than the average baby at her gestational age.  Not surprising.  :)  He scheduled a follow-up in 48 hours and sent me home on bed rest.

Obviously, we were overjoyed with this news!  At this point I was going on six days in the hospital and so ready to go home.  Our experience at the hospital could not have been more pleasant -seriously, the staff were all FANTASTIC and worked so hard to keep us comfortable - but there's no place quite like home.

So now we are home and I am trying to keep my busy-body self from going stir crazy.  I have worked on lesson plans, reading, TV watching, and breaking my Spider Solitare record (4 minutes, 26 seconds).  My husband and mom have been so awesome at taking care of me and my son is even figuring out that he can bring me stuff and sit with me on the couch.

Tomorrow we'll find out how my fluid has behaved and whether I can continue on at home or must be readmitted to the hospital.  I don't know how far off base "returning to work" is, but I'm still hopeful!