I re-learned an important lesson yesterday. Never lie, never fake an injury.
I had an appointment scheduled at 1:00pm with my baby doctor.....and I have been asking several times if I was going to get another sonogram or could I get another sonogram. Since I wasn't having much luck, I did what a couple of people said usually worked.....I told the doctor that I slipped on the ice and fell today. In the long run, it worked, but I'm not sure it was worth the extra effort OR the faking.
They did a sonogram for me at the office, to make sure the placenta was still intact and everything was ok. And it was, in fact I even found out that he currently weighs about 6 lbs 11 ounces. But then they said I had to go to the hospital's labor and delivery unit for them to run a few more tests. I tried to get out of it by saying that the fall was not hard and I was not bleeding, had no cramping, felt fine, the sonogram was fine.....but they still made me go.
So off I went to Hamot Hospital, knowing that everything would turn out fine. They took blood from my arm to test for fetal blood cells mixed with my blood (in case the placenta ruptured) and that was ok. They did another sonogram to examine for tears in the placenta and that was ok. Then I laid in a bed for 4 hours with a fetal heart monitor and a uterine contraction monitor attached to my stomach.
Needless to say I never made it back to work that day and now I have to go in today (Saturday) to make up a few things. Yes, I got my sonogram, but I would NEVER suggest pretending to slip and fall on the ice. I know that some people have done worse to get some attention....but 4 hours???? That was almost punishment. But I can rest a little easier now, because I know everything still looks good in there...I am preparing myself for at least a 9 pounder....and since I've never been to the hospital a day in my life, I feel a little more comfortable knowing that the nurses there are very nice and it's not as scary as it seems.
In 1 more month (or maybe less!) I'll be back there for the real thing!
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Tsk tsk! Just another example of "be careful what you wish for...you might get it!" I'm glad to know that Jack is doing well. Hope I can get a more recent picture soon!
Oh, and just so you know, only 359 more days til my birthday! :)
Honesty is the best policy. And there's a lot to be said for patience. Baby will be the size and weight he's supposed to be. Just be patient, and wait! Pictures will be a lot cuter, once he's out! Hang in there, mommy.
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