I was able to talk with the nurse today after Dr Merrit (ob) and Dr Destafano (specialist) consulted. I will see Dr Merrit again on Tuesday and Dr DeStefano on Thursday. I was able to ask some questions that they couldn't answer without the doctor yesterday.
Which doctor do I see regularly? Both. Dr Merrit will continue to see me for my regular visits as well as when I have spotting and bleeding. Dr DeStefano will continue to monitor me via u/s as long as the venus lake remains there.
Who will deliver the baby? Dr Merrit will still deliver even if I do deliver early. Dr DeStefano will see us in the hospital and will be consulting with Dr Merrit.
WHAT IS PARTIAL BEDREST? A couple of hours of lying down in the mornings as well as in the afternoons. Do not stay on my feet for extended periods of time. It is okay to get out as long as I can sit where I am going (Jessica, we'll be there tomorrow). If I do go out, I should spend an hour or so resting when we get home. I should NOT go to the mall or grocery shopping or anywhere else that would require me to walk for very long. I can clean and cook but I need to rest afterwards. And of course, no stenuous activities like heavy lifting or exercise.
Depending on what they see on Thursday, they may take me off bedrest so that I can at least go back to work. I sure do hope so.
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