A Scare And Some New Maternity Clothes

I spent most of Thursday night in emergency. I don't know how to tell all of you about it without leaving you feeling like you've had way to much information. Suffice it to say that I was concerned that I had an infection or that my cervix was opening. The ER doctor was also concerned. After performing an internal, he agreed with me that things weren't normal, although he wasn't sure what the hell was going on. He sent me immediately for an ultrasound to check on the status of the babe we have nicknamed Boo.

Boo was fine. Ultrasound showed a baby still several days ahead of it's dates. A little less active (probably because of the ungodly hour of awakedness) but with a nice strong heartbeat of 154. Cervix remains firmly closed. ER doctor is still not sure what is causing the problem. He told me that he is sending a report to my family doctor, who will probably want to see me immediately to follow up. He also told me not to be surprised if family doctor now tries to get me in to see my OB immediately (my scheduled appointment is not until Feb 7, although he is doing my 19 week ultrasound on January 29).

Despite my usual paranoia, I was oddly reassured by the Boo's increased size and strong heartbeat on the ultrasound. I haven't been overly worried this weekend.

In fact today I felt the Boo for the very first time. I know it's early. But I guarantee you I felt a movement. I knew exactly what it was. It was right underneath my belly button and it was ..... it is actually hard to explain what it felt like.... it was not a flutter (what I have been told to expect) but more like I would expect a kick to feel. Only very soft. A soft but definite poof to my belly.

We are going on a road trip on the 21st. We are spending 1 day in Albany to see a concert, 3 or 4 days in New York City (to see 2 plays and some sights) and 2 days in Philadelphia to see a hockey game and celebrate Rick's birthday.

I went shopping today and saw an outfit on sale that I decided would be perfect to wear to a play in NY. It was all on sale for ridiculously low prices and so I bought....

this skirt






















and these shirts:

























I also bought myself a very nice pair of black leather boots that actually fit nice around the ankles and the calves. I did not however buy the hot sexy boots that I really loved, choosing rather the more practical boots that were suitable for both the dressy outfit and for wearing to work. A shame because the hot boots were really hot and I loved them. But I couldn't justify spending $350 on two pairs of boots when I am not likely to have an opportunity to wear them a lot this year and the hot boots were very trendy and may not be fashionable next year.

So, I am trying my best to assume that everything continues to be ok. I have not been overly successful and did email a good friend last week and was honest about how scared I am. I think that these 5 remaining months will be a mixture of excitement and pure unadulterated fear. But hey, if I get to meet my little Boo at the end it will be well worth it!