One year ago today, I went in for my normal appointment with the perinatologist for my pregnancy with Cooper and Conley. I was 23 weeks and 5 days along in my pregnancy. To my surprise, I was admitted the hospital with absolutely no notice. The doctor sent the nurse to get me a wheelchair, and I was wheeled down the hall to be admitted into Labor and Delivery where I would stay as long as I could avoid delivery. That turned out to be a 72-day stay, which resulted in wonderful friendships that I still have with many of my nurses, and most importantly resulted in two healthy babies that made it until 35 weeks and 5 days not spending even one minute in the NICU. Every day in the hospital was absolutely worth it. When I look at Cooper and Conley today (Conley is trying to crawl in my lap as I type this), I don't even remember the unique journey we took to get them here safely. When anyone asks me about staying in the hospital, I have to remind myself that I was really there for 10 weeks. Wow! It never seemed like 72 days. That was mostly because of my FABULOUS nurses (who really just became my friends that had to wait on me hand and foot...that's not so bad!) and the great program that HEB has for mommies on hospital bed rest. I mean, I had craft time, movie night, free massages and educational classes. HEB Women's Center is definitely the place to be if you have to be on bed rest long-term! It was a very surreal experience to learn....you can't go home for a very long time....you have to sleep away from your husband and daughter for a very long time....you can't even go home to pack a bag or straighten things up...you have to leave work unexpectedly for some unknown time....BUT in hindsight, it was all worth it and I had a lot of fun too!
Here are just a few of my favorite memories...
Time with Campbell EVERY day
Everyone helping me count down the days
Time with Daddy and Campbell who helped me take off a link of my countdown chain every day
Visits from friends
Craft time....Nannie came up to visit with Campbell EVERY weekday while Matt was at work. She even joined in crafts sometimes! I know these fabrics are NOT very girly, I let Campbell pick them out, which of course, she picked the prints with animals on them.
I even got a pedicure from Gigi!
Campbell often fell asleep in my bed during her visits....which I LOVED!
My FABULOUS patio!
The absolute SWEETEST, most GENEROUS nail lady ever....My Hoang! She was so sweet to come to the hospital to do my nails, heaven forbid I had to go without having them done for 10 weeks! That's not even funny to think about!! I had never met My before being in the hospital. I still go to her to this day, and I will forever go to her!!!
BINGO with Julie! I would joke that I was in a nursing home....playing BINGO and learning how to crochet...LOL! I loved it though!
Every Monday, Katie would come watch The Bachelor with me! She would always claim the pink Snuggie!
Daddy and Campbell stayed for a slumber party!
Movie time with Campbell, the girl LOVES her movies! We even had popcorn!!
Wheelchair rides with Campbell Kay
Dr. Peppers for our anniversary! What a treat!
Tracking our growing bellies
Being on TV, not once....
....but twice!
My FABULOUS nurses
HEADING HOME!!!
So, it wasn't so bad!!!
The best part of all....two healthy baby girls born at 35 weeks and 5 days breathing and eating perfectly on their own! Thank you God for keeping Cooper and Conley safe in Mommy's tummy to grow strong for those 10 weeks!
4 comments:
What a perfect post to remember your stay. It seems like forever ago! I'm still in awe of what miracles your 3 girls are!!!
I can't believe it has been a year! You and Matt have such an amazing family. 74 days seems like nothing now but I can remember thinking you were fabulous for sticking it out!
How fun to walk down memory lane with you. What a great idea.
Love that you are blogging again and the photos. It seems like forever ago that this all happened!
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