Christmas from the couch

"I was discharged from the hospital Christmas eve with the understanding that I am now on complete bed rest and when to take my medicine to keep my contractions at bay.

With complete bed rest I can't even do the dishes or laundry, I can't make meals, I can't lift a thing, I pretty much just have to be prone on the couch or in bed. I even have to eat lying down. (Which doesn't help the acid reflux much.)

BUT I was home for Christmas morning which was the best experience I've ever had. Ross got Jackson up and I hear them discuss how Jackson heard Santa on the roof and the clip-clop of the reindeer hooves. It was so sweet that if I went into labor then and had to miss present opening I would have been okay with it.

We had a great morning at our house, and spent the afternoon at my in-laws with a nice family dinner at the end. The only thing was that I had to witness everything from the couch, lying on my side. It was a strange experience, but if it ensures BITB a few more hours, a few more days baking in the oven I'm okay with it.

Now it is the 27th and I'm a little bored with this bed rest thing but not bored enough for BITB to arrive any minute. We are counting down the days to week 35 (New Year's Eve) then will do the same until week 36. After I reach that point there is no need to keep taking my medication, if BITB is to come after that, all should (will) be fine. Let's hope if BITB decides to come before these two weeks are up that everything will also be fine.

Our mindset has changed from the beginning of February to any day now (but hopefully the beginning of January), and we're feeling okay about it. Now it's just a short-term waiting game."
--Clare