Hospital Bed Rest Day 5

What I expected to be a quiet day today ended up being quite busy.  After getting up I was feeling quite good so I showered, got ready and had breakfast. Vitals looked good and they did a small non-stress test (NST) which was quiet.  An hour later, though, I went to the washroom and was bleeding fresh red blood. So, in came the nurses, I was hooked up to the monitor again and put on IV fluids.  An hour later I still showed no signs of contracting and the bleeding was minimal.  I was kept on IV for a bit and then given clear fluids for lunch. That was the end of the drama for the day. 

We also had a day full of meetings and visitors!  We met the neonatologist, who explained some basics of what might happen if our babies are born premature.  We were able to ask questions about the NICU and the risks of premature birth. Nothing was really new info but it was nice to talk to him.  I am not worried about chance of survival at this point but there are a host of other complications that can arise. It just made me determined to keep these babies in as long as possible  I feel real confident with the care given here.  Its a bit overwhelming to think that if they come early the babies (and us) may need to stay here until their actual due date (which is almost 3 months away!). That is so long!!!  But I am trying not to jump the gun in thinking ahead too much.  Yesterday we had met the social worker who will help if the babies are born early and need a stay in the NICU. Since we are 3 hours away from home, she told us of the accommodation we can receive and helped us to get free parking for DH's visits. We also met another OB on-call who confirmed that we will have another ultrasound on Tuesday. 

Then we had all sorts of visitors today!  My cousin and his partner were in town and came by. My brother and sister-in-law came by (as they have done every day, since they live here). Some of our family friends were in town and made a quick delivery for us. Then my parents arrived and stopped by to say hi.  They will spend more time here tomorrow, since DH went home to pack up some stuff for us.  We are still trying to figure out what DH will do about going back and forth. He plans to try to be here during the week and work from here remotely (which he can mostly do for his job), but then go back on weekends to be at church (he is a pastor). We will probably leave our dog with my mom and dad and have others help out walking her. It is so sad to think about not seeing her for so long.  DH has been sleeping on his brother's floor but its a tiny apartment and it would be nicer to have somewhere with more space for him. He could stay in the accommodation provided for parents of preemies (next door to the hospital) but it still is $25/night which could add up. So we still have to figure that out. 

Of course, all of our plans are up in the air if something changes. 

Whew!  So that's all in a day in the antenatal ward at the hospital. I know these details are somewhat boring but it helps me to organize my thoughts and keep the days straight.  Thanks to all who have  commented and provided support and advice too.  Its nice to feel not so alone!