Another Day...

I guess 5 days off any meds was long enough.  Dr. Cook came in this morning and decided I should start Procardia again.  It's just a pill I have to take every 6 hours that relaxes smooth muscles.  The uterus is a smooth muscle, so it should slow down the contractions.  He didn't seem too concerned, he just wants to be proactive.  

You must be wondering what I do all day, so here is a little insight into my day.  The Doctors and/or interns round at 6-6:30 am.  They come in and ask me how I'm feeling, if I've had contractions, check my breathing, my belly and my legs.  Then just as I start to fall asleep again, at 7:15-7:30, the nursing assistant comes in to take my vitals - blood pressure, temp, pulse, and oxygen.  I try to catch a little more sleep before my breakfast comes at 8:05.  After I eat, I get hooked up to the monitor.  The monitor checks the baby's heart rate and movement as well as contractions.  After that, I take a shower and watch the today show while I check e-mail or do a puzzle.  Before you know it, lunch arrives!  Afternoons are the longest.  I usually get a few visitors which helps to break up the day and the Doctor will come in at some point to discuss what was seen on the monitor.  Otherwise I read, play on the computer, watch a movie or take a little nap until 4:00.  That is when the Ellen show is on.  I try to watch that, it's funny.  Dinner comes at 5:15  and Tim comes at 6-6:30, depending on how fast he drives.  We hang out, play games, watch movies and eat chocolate.  During the week he tries to leave by 10:00.  I get ready for bed and read a little, I usually fall asleep between 11 and 12 at night.  Exciting, I know, but I've already made it 13 days!  Praise God, every day is a gift!  Thank you all for the continued love and support you show us.  We love you all!