Monday, March 8, 2010

False alarm!

No baby news yet, but we're getting closer! Leona is officially five days past her due date. Today we had a bit of excitement (or anxiety, depending on how you look at it.) We went in for the biweekly check-up and got hooked up for the non-stress test. That's basically just a heart monitor set up on the baby for a half hour. It turned out that my blood pressure was a little high and her heart rate dipped below normal a couple times, so they sent us to the hospital. Once we got there we found out that a ton of women are having babies at the moment so there was no space available. All they really wanted to do was hook me up to the blood pressure machine and monitor Leona's heart rate for a few hours. So instead of having us wait forever they emptied out a corner of the supply closet and put a bed in there for me. It was pretty funny, and really hot in there. All the nurses kept coming in to get supplies from the other side of the room and I think they were surprised to find us in there. So after a few hours they said all was just fine and sent us home with an appointment to induce next week. We'll see if she decides to come on her own before then. OH! And we met a nurse who works on the birthing floor named Leona Belle! That is no joke, I thought I'd misheard her but indeed she has the same name, and she was a very lovely lady. I took that as a good sign at the time that everything was going to be okay.

4 comments:

  1. Ha! I can't believe they put you in the supply closet! And a nurse named Leona Belle? That's obviously a good omen. Thanks for the update. We've been thinking of you! xoxo

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  2. Another Leona Belle?! That's crazy! And so is hanging in the supply closet, though it looks pretty comfy in there. I'm glad you got a dry run in, the real deal can't be far off! xoxo

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  3. I love your update! My mom also spent quality time in a supply closet right before I was born--full moon and the maternity ward was completely packed! Wishing you guys all the best! :)

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  4. I remember all the non-stress tests! What a crack-up about the supply closet. And the nurse with the same name is indeed a message that you are exactly where you are supposed to be and all is well. :)
    Leona is just cozy and wants to stay in a little longer. Ella did the same thing and came out happy and beautiful.

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