I'm not going to try to deceive anyone here, this Thanksgiving season has been rough. I (mom) have been to Labor and delivery twice to get my crazy contractions to go away and to make sure baby Bennett is going ok. The first time The first of the month, they gave me Terbutalene to take the contractions away, the second time on the 11th, they found a UTI and gave me antibiotics to make the contractions go away. That was at 27 and 29 weeks along.I was put on modified bed rest whech meant anytime contractions started I had to rest. Then earlier this week I had my OB appt and told the doctor how crazy the contractions have been, he sent me over to the hospital to get steroid shots for Bennett, and put me on full bed rest. The Cooks have been here this week and we have had three Thanksgiving dinners, I have been contracting like crazy and often they are painful but unless I really feel like they are progressing towards labor I wont go into the Hospital again. It has been really hard for me not to be able to do everything I want to do or even the things I rather not do, like cleaning. Just not being able to do those things without risking my baby coming way too early is difficult for me. However, I really have been trying to keep an attitude of gratitude. I am very grateful that Bennett is still safe, I'm gratful I have been able to spend a lot of time with family and for all they do for me. I am thankful Dad works from home and is so helpful with changing diapers and such. I'm thankful that we have wonderful neighbors and a wonderful ward that are so willing to be helpful. And most of all I am thankful for my Savior who eases my burdens and strengthens my faith. I don't know how long this will last but maybe I have something to learn yet.
