Apr 17, 2010

Bed Rest... A Family Affair - Baltimore, MD - April 2010

The latest in Baby Sticks' journey to the outside is that as of Thursday of last week I have been placed on bedrest due to I.U.G.R (Intrauterine growth restriction). This means that the baby is not growing as the doctors feel that he or she should be. Thursday Baby Sticks was in the 9th percentile on the growth chart. While we are concerned about his or her growth we are comforted by the fact that he or she is very active and is very responsive to both the hub and I (as well as a certain puring kitty that snuggles up to my belly while I nap). So to make a long story short we have a little, but very active baby and we both feel that we couldn't be in a better place for care.

As for the bed rest... It's really become an effort of the entire family to make sure that I and Baby Sticks are getting the most benefit out of it. Both Malchik and Kitty Sticks have taken it upon themselves to make sure I understand that there are many comfortable spots in our house to "bedrest".

The Floor...

The tree...

The chair...

The back of the chair...


And even the bed...

And the Hub has made sure that I maintain a balanced diet and drink lots of fluids...

And has gotten me out of the house so that I don't go completely bonkers! Last weekend we drove over to Skyline Drive, part of the Blue Ridge Parkway, in the Hubs New "Baby Hauling Machine" Oscar...

(which could also be an "Entire T-Ball Team Hauling Machine")

We hit several of the overlooks which were completely breathtaking. The Hub took some cute belly pics... We even managed to get a few bystanders to take a couple of really great pictures of us.

Only 8 weeks (or less) till we get to meet our little bitty Baby Sticks!

Till next time,
Bon Voyage!

7 comments:

Sarah :) said...

I'm so excited that you finally get to rest. Plus the fact that I get to talk to you anytime I want! :):):) The pictures of you three are beautiful!!! I am so excited. It's going to be a race between Elias and Baby Sticks!!!

loui said...

Can't wait to see baby sticks--think of you often!

Sara W said...

love the pictures! hope your little wee one continues to grow well. :)

Stephanie Sabbe said...

#1 that's so cool you have a kindle!

#2 you are the cutest little thing ever. remember how tiny teresa was when she was pregnant and then she had that huge baby. can't wait to meet him/her!

Amanda said...

I love your belly! Prayers for Baby Sticks. Glad to see you're getting some good rest, and I'm really loving the cheetos pic!

Lo said...

Cats are really spot on with the bedrest advice! Kudos to Malchik and Kitty Sticks for the EXCELLENT demonstrations!

Amy Ogles said...

Hang in there girl! God makes babies just perfect so don't stress! Enjoy the rest and relaxation. I love the pictures. Too cute!