I started my maternity leave today. The full 9 yards, no work until after the pregnancy is over and then until after the c-section heels. Brett and I are praying for at least another 3 weeks of gestation, hoping that the longer we can keep them inside the less time they are in the NICU. We were told that for every day they are early, they will be in the NICU for 2-3 days but we aren’t sure exactly when constitutes as “early.” Things we need to ask on Wednesday when we have the next ultrasound with the high risk doctor.
This leave feels very weird to me. I don’t feel “sick” or anything like that so it feels odd for me to be out of work. But since the results came back last week of the chance for pre-term labor I’ve been having contractions on and off so it’s definitely time to be out of work. I’m DVR-ing everything that seems interesting to me, I have a list of stuff I can do while on bed rest and my Nook is charged and ready for downloads! I’ve been saving magazines to read and I can always work on my cookbook or my non-fiction book as well. I’ll do whatever it takes to keep the boys safe so I just have to come to terms with being out of work earlier than I had hoped for!
I’m not going to try to get preachy or sorrowful here, but please send all of the good karma, thoughts, prayers, vibes, whatever you call it, our way. We’re hoping for at least July but we’re running on faith and the great care we’re getting from St. Francis right now so anything extra is most appreciated!!!
