Well a lot has happened since I last posted. I had to visit the surgeon again, who said that he feels surgery is too risky still but again, as soon as I deliver, he can do gallbladder surgery when Sloan, my OB, releases me for it. I knew this, and didn't want surgery but my OB wanted me to see him again because the pain has gotten worse. Now I'm pretty much in pain constantly and can't do anything really that requires me to be up on my feet for longer than like 5 minutes. This means no shopping, not much housework, cooking dinner is a problem, etc., etc.
So, my doctor told me to limit activity and put me on "modified bedrest" which isn't really bedrest at all...just that I should limit activity that makes me hurt because hurting could make preterm labor happen. Also, I've been swelling pretty bad for about a week now, something I've not really had much of until now, and contractions to go with.
I saw my doctor Monday. She checked me and said...surprise-----I'm already dialated to a 2! She did the Group B Strep test also and we've yet to get those results. Since I'm at a 2, she told me she wouldn't be surprised if I went into labor before the Amniocentesis we have scheduled for August 2 and that I had better have my bags packed and ready just in case! Wow! So, bags are now packed--mine AND Jarred's and we finally have the carseat installed..although we're not quite sure it's done right.
I mentioned an amnio--basically they're going to use a sonogram to see how Weston is positioned, and use a really long needle that goes in my belly to pull out some amniotic fluid. That fluid will tell them at 36weeks and 6 days if his lungs are mature enough for delivery...then we go from there!
Will try to keep you updated, but I've not been great about that yet, and it probably won't get better. ;) If you're a a facebook friend, that's where you'll get the best updates.
-Melissa
