Yesterday was my last day of work for 4 months. What a strange feeling! It was especially weird that I was logging off while working from home. No hugs, no goodbye lunch, nada! Just me at home on the couch like every other day, but this time when I shut my laptop, it was to become a mommy!
It turned out to be a great last day. My co-workers orchestrated a surprise goodbye meeting for me which was very cute. They put a meeting on my calendar to discuss some boring topic, but it turned out that my whole department dialed-in over video to say their personal goodbyes. Many of them even made cute signs to hold up with notes to me and the babies. One of the biggest highlights for me was that my highest ranking executive in Marketing (Chief Marketing Officer) took the time to send me a personal note to wish me well. I was very flattered that she remembered my last day and took the time to reach out to me.
So I'm officially on maternity leave and it feels great... so far. I can honestly say that I'm definitely over being pregnant. I've been fortunate to have a fairly easy pregnancy, but this last month has been hard. Of course the bed rest (or house arrest as I call it) has been frustrating. Pair that with very poor sleep (I'm up between 2:30-5:30) most every night. But the worst is that in the last few days I've been tortured by a full body rash that is miserably itchy. I've been told that the only cure is birth. So, as I said... bring on the babies. We're ready and excited :-)
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
The Date is Set!
Mark your calendars for February 23rd!
I am officially scheduled for an induction a week from Monday. I've been told to report to the hospital at 7:30am that morning. Unless the babies decide to come earlier, we know the birthday of our babies. And, only 9 more days of bed rest!
My parents booked their flight which is another sign that the fun is beginning. They will arrive next weekend and stay through March 8. And, coincidentally, Mark's family had already scheduled a trip to Colorado for the last week of February so all the Chesslers will be here as well. Things are really falling into place.
I'm still reporting to the hospital twice per week for my regular tests in the meantime. At this point, I think I know all the nurses in the Labor & Delivery unit. And, I've been in every room so I know which room is my first choice for delivery. Although for twins, we'll labor in one of the rooms, but for delivery we will be in an operating room just in case of complications. I'm sure by then I will care less or even know where I am!
So 9 more days... I'm definitely getting nervous about labor and hoping I can handle it. I keep thinking back to how bad my first knee surgery and physical therapy was. And remembering my physical therapist that said, 'as much pain as you are in now, I can tell you that this is NOTHING compared to child birth.' Let's just say, I didn't handle the knee pain so well, so I guessing that I'll be an early candidate for an epidural for labor!
I will plan to post again before the birth, but we'll see. The babies are boss at this point!
Here is a photo of me at 36 weeks and our nieces, Ellie and Annabelle. Enjoy!
I am officially scheduled for an induction a week from Monday. I've been told to report to the hospital at 7:30am that morning. Unless the babies decide to come earlier, we know the birthday of our babies. And, only 9 more days of bed rest!
My parents booked their flight which is another sign that the fun is beginning. They will arrive next weekend and stay through March 8. And, coincidentally, Mark's family had already scheduled a trip to Colorado for the last week of February so all the Chesslers will be here as well. Things are really falling into place.
I'm still reporting to the hospital twice per week for my regular tests in the meantime. At this point, I think I know all the nurses in the Labor & Delivery unit. And, I've been in every room so I know which room is my first choice for delivery. Although for twins, we'll labor in one of the rooms, but for delivery we will be in an operating room just in case of complications. I'm sure by then I will care less or even know where I am!
So 9 more days... I'm definitely getting nervous about labor and hoping I can handle it. I keep thinking back to how bad my first knee surgery and physical therapy was. And remembering my physical therapist that said, 'as much pain as you are in now, I can tell you that this is NOTHING compared to child birth.' Let's just say, I didn't handle the knee pain so well, so I guessing that I'll be an early candidate for an epidural for labor!
I will plan to post again before the birth, but we'll see. The babies are boss at this point!
Here is a photo of me at 36 weeks and our nieces, Ellie and Annabelle. Enjoy!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Week 35
Today marks the start of week 35 and my 18th day of bed rest.
This week was sort of like Groundhog Day... a lot more of the same. I'm starting to get a bit stir crazy only seeing the inside of our house and even Clementine seems bored of me. Fortunately, I've had several visitors come by for lunch which is fun and so thoughtful of them. And, I got a care package from my brother that included some good Oscar candidate movies so I know what I'm doing this weekend!
The doctor appointments have been going well... nothing too new to report. Both babies are still head down which is great news for delivery. And Baby B seems to have rolled over so he is in a better position for us to track his heart rate (he was all curled up and difficult to read before). According to the nurses, I'm experiencing contractions although I haven't felt them yet which I guess is normal. This coming week we have an important ultrasound appointment on 2/10 to check in on the growth progress. We are very eager to see if Baby B has caught up at all and to see how both babies are doing. Hopefully this bed rest will have paid off!
This week was sort of like Groundhog Day... a lot more of the same. I'm starting to get a bit stir crazy only seeing the inside of our house and even Clementine seems bored of me. Fortunately, I've had several visitors come by for lunch which is fun and so thoughtful of them. And, I got a care package from my brother that included some good Oscar candidate movies so I know what I'm doing this weekend!
The doctor appointments have been going well... nothing too new to report. Both babies are still head down which is great news for delivery. And Baby B seems to have rolled over so he is in a better position for us to track his heart rate (he was all curled up and difficult to read before). According to the nurses, I'm experiencing contractions although I haven't felt them yet which I guess is normal. This coming week we have an important ultrasound appointment on 2/10 to check in on the growth progress. We are very eager to see if Baby B has caught up at all and to see how both babies are doing. Hopefully this bed rest will have paid off!
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