Week 21 is Done.... Rambling Thoughts

Another long week with no sign of rest anytime soon.  Each week I go to the doctor thinking that they will give me some idea of when I will have to stop working, but no.  I know that I need to work for as long as possible, but it is so hard to get dressed each day, as I am increasingly uncomfortable in anything except for sweats or pajamas!!  I would, however, like an idea of when this might happen so that I can get prepared.  So, I went to the doctor on Thursday for my weekly visit.  They looked at the babies for a few minutes and did the measurements on me.  The one measurement that they really pay attention to, to determine if I need to go on bed rest, went up... That is not normal, even the doctor looked confused.  WRONG DIRECTION!!!  I really don't want to go on bed rest quite yet, but I would like to know that restricted activity is in my near future.  I am tired, can't sleep, my back and shoulder throb constantly, and forget walking for any distance!

OK... Thank you for letting me vent!!  With all of that comes the true blessing that the babies are all growing, and I am no closer to bed rest than I was 4 months ago.  The longer I can go with these babies, the better.  God is truly watching out for them and making sure that they get to grow and develop for as long as possible.

The hardest part, though, is that I can't do as much with Bryan as I have in the past.  I am so grateful that he seems perfectly content to sit in a chair with me and read books.  Today we were home, just the two of us, and he climbed up into the chair with me to drink juice and play.  I had an emotional pregnancy moment and started to cry.  My sweet boy then gave me his juice to share and (unprompted) gave me a kiss and giant smile.  He is truly the joy of my life.  As much as I wish that I could get on the floor and wrestle, play airplane, etc. with him, he reminds me constantly that just sitting together is enough.  I cherish every moment that he wants to be with me.  I can not wait to see what an amazing big brother he will be to the triplets.  They are so lucky to have Bryan!!