Appointment Went Well

Doc said to call if contractions get to more than 6-8 an hour.  Colin took no nap yesterday, but still was pretty good at the doctor's, though the evening was rough.  

Mother-In-Law called today. Said she wants to come a week before the baby is born, and then mentioned being gone from her house for a month.  ???!!???  Is she planning to go somewhere else too?  Surely she's not planning on being HERE for a month.  I'm way stuck between the need to have help with Colin and the household, (especially the very particular need of someone to watch him when we are at the hospital) and my intense desire for privacy, especially the first few days.  I need the help but want to be left alone.  Am going to have to reconcile all this somehow.     

Oh, and Colin started preschool this week.  Mon, Weds, mornings only.  He liked it the first day, but did not want to go back today.  I'm sitting here counting the next thirty minutes until I can leave to go get him.  I've gotten bunches done in the  two hours he's been away, but I miss my noodle.  

Comments

[Misty]

I'm glad you are feeling a bit better! I feel the same as you about company after the birth. I wonder if she could stay in a hotel for a few days. Would that offend her? Maybe she could be the person designated to taking C OUT somewhere every day so you could have some rest and privacy.

I hope things continue to go well for you and that the contractions stay at a reasonable level. You might research the herb Crampbark and ask your doctor about it. It was prescribed to me by an herbalist for uterine cramping in early pregnancy. It relaxed the pains somewhat. It might be that it works the same in later pregnancy but I don't know. I took it as a tincture.

[thalia]

Oh yes, I know that MIL problem. Mine is lovely but SOO invasive of our space. But Colin will probably appreciate it and it will give you time to commune with the baby. Can you create a safe haven for yourself in the bedroom and get her making cups of tea and bringing snacks?