bed rest: week one.

So week one is officially over, only 19 more weeks to go!  After researching online for bed rest resources, I have come up with very little.  It is actually pretty disappointing to not be able to find anything worthwhile.  Hence my thought to start a blog, not only for my own sanity but for the sanity of others in close proximity, and maybe in the process I will help someone else out who is going through a similar situation.  Things that I have learned during this important first week include the true meaning of bed rest and becoming well versed in medical terminology such as incompetent cervix and cerlage.  I was put on bed rest after my 20 week ultrasound showed that I have a short cervix (here’s a link for more info for those who like that sort of thing incompetent-cervix).  This diagnosis can ultimately lead to a premature labor and delivery.  I am thankful that this was found sooner rather than later and that so far our baby is healthy and couldn’t care less about what is happening on the outside.  There is a procedure where they can stitch the cervix closed called a cerlage.  However, I am not a candidate for this procedure at this time as the risks outweigh the benefits.  Therefore, bed rest for the remaining pregnancy, plus hormone supplements, and weekly ultrasounds have been ordered and I have been assured that research shows this course of treatment is just as effective, if not better than having the cerclage, without the risk.  So, I remain hopeful and thankful to God for all the blessings he has given me and my family.  I look at this time on bed rest as a much needed vacation and an excuse to catch up on reading books I haven’t had the time for, watching movies, learning to crochet and praying then rosary daily.