Update: No Baby Yet

A lot has happened in the last couple days. On Wednesday, I had my normal weekly appointment. Travis couldn't make it (he was stuck at school), so I went alone. I had a scheduled ultrasound since I've been measuring small. The ultrasound showed low fluid level (a 5, for those that are familiar with the numbers) and not much growth for the baby. I had lost a little weight, so the doctor was concerned. He said they were going to set me up an appointment with the perinatologist (an ultrasound specialist) and he put me on bed rest. On Thursday, my doctor's office called and said they couldn't get me into the perinatologist soon enough and to head into Labor and Delivery. Uh what!? I called Travis, he had to skip a couple classes. We headed to the hospital and boy was it exciting! They had me put the gown on and wheeled me into sonography to get an ultrasound. Being in the wheelchair and being wheeled around made me feel like a princess. I may or may not have practiced my princess parade wave as they pushed me through the halls. The ultrasound at the hospital showed a 7 for fluid level. They said everything looked normal. The low side of normal, but not hostile yet. They disappointed me by telling me "no baby today" and sending me home. I was convinced I was going to have a baby for Valentine's Day. But I guess waiting a little longer is best. I'm being watched closely and still on bed rest. It's hard being on bed rest. There's so much to get done around the house, but I'm supposed to relax and "act like I have the flu". Poor Travis has to come home from school and do the dishes, laundry, make dinner, and study while I sit on the couch and cheer him on. I feel super lame sitting down all day letting him do it all. I feel like he's a work horse and I just get to whip him and make him do whatever I want. But I'm very appreciative of his positive attitude and determination to keep me well rested. He's a keeper! So the update is: no baby yet. Hopefully in the next week or so. ;)

Here's a picture of how I currently feel.