Despite a close call on Wednesday, we made it through another week. I've been here for over 5 weeks now. I'm happy and relieved that my OB is back in town, too. We had another scan of the baby this weekend--my fluid levels have dropped slightly, but as long as her heart rate stays stable, we won't make any changes in our plans. And she's still growing--she's up to about 2lb, 5oz.
Last night my sister kindly watched Bubble Girl for the night, so while she was having a sleepover with her cousin, Bubble Daddy was able to spend a little time with me for a change. It was the first time he'd been able to stay here overnight since the weekend I was admitted. One of the nurses mentioned to me the other day that she remembers that weekend, and how we both looked a bit shell-shocked, which is pretty much how we felt. It was the closest thing to a date night as we've been able to have since I got here. We didn't do anything special, but we took the wheelchair down to the plaza level, and actually sat next to each other on a bench for about 15 minutes, ordered take-out, so I got to eat some decent food, and we just hung out and chatted. I've missed simply having time together--not doing anything special, but being with each other.
We had some good news about 1st grade for Bubble Girl. School starts at the end of the month and we didn't know who her teacher was going to be. We were concerned that her teacher would be someone who could be sort of a nurturing presence as Bubble Girl continues to cope with the separation from me. Well, due to enrollment reductions in the kindergarten class this fall, her kindergarten teacher is going to teach 1st grade, and she's taking her whole kindergarten class with her. So, Bubble Girl will have her same wonderful teacher from last year, and still be with all her friends, including her "boyfriend."
Now we're counting to 30 weeks . . .
I'm so glad to hear that B Girl's teacher is a friendly, familiar face -- she's a tough kid, and I know that she could handle a new teacher, but this is a nice ray of added sunshine.
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, I am so, so glad to hear of your 'date night' with B Daddy. I hope that it helped soothe you a bit, and given your schedule, I'd say anything that's soothing is much needed.
Lastly, huzzah on the 29-week mark! Much love from (the exceptionally humid) southeast!
Yay for the date night! I am so glad to hear that you two had some time together.
ReplyDeleteAlso great to hear about Bubble Girl's teacher. It helps a bit with adjustment issues especially since you two don't have too much time to meet the new teacher, etc. It's nice that Bubble Girl will have her old teacher (and class!) as a constant in her life. I bet that's making her happy about the start of school!
This has been a happy post on the whole. I'm excited for the whole Bubble Family and I hope that things continue to progress nicely!
I'm so glad you and Andy were able to have quality time together. I'm sure you both needed it! And I'm so glad Ella will have a familiar face when she starts first grade. what a great thing for the school to do! That must make starting school so much less stressful for Ella and her friends.
ReplyDeleteHang in there bubble mama and baby!
Having that time together as a couple is priceless. I'm so happy that the two of you had that chance. Hugs to all of you from us here in Oregon. XO
ReplyDeleteSometimes the simple things in life mean so much.
ReplyDeleteRather than pontificate I will let that statement simply stand alone.
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I love that you two got to spend some time alone. And that Bubble Girl was able to have a sleepover and hopefully take some time not to worry and just be in the moment. As for the news from school --wow! -- couldn't be better!! And her boyfriend comes with the deal... even better!! xoxo
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