04-05-10

I hope everyone had a Happy Easter. I know that it was a great Friday for me. I was released from the hospital about 200pm on Friday. Yay! I was shocked and more surprised than ever.

I had an ultrasound Friday morning and all was the same. When the nurse practitioner came to discuss the scans, and gave her rehearsed speech, I mentioned that I wanted a re-evaluation at 30 weeks as long as all the scans were stable. She agreed and completely understood my point. She said she would talk to the doctor. Well apparently she didn't talk with the doctor quick enough because he found her after reviewing the scans and wanted to discuss releasing me on good behavior. Well, she told him about our earlier conversation and he called Dr. Hood for permission to release me. Dr. Reed from Maternal Fetal came and spoke with me about it and I asked him 3 times if it was okay. Because I wasn't expecting this and then I felt bad for leaving.

He assured me he would not do anything to put me or the babies in harms way. He felt as though the scans were wonderfully stable for nearly 5 weeks and 3 of those weeks were consistent in the hospital. Of course he gave me ground rules. Basically, I have to be home resting and taking it easy. By releasing me, I had to agree to certain terms. I have to be at his office 3 days a week for ultrasounds and Dr. Hood wants to see me 1 day a week. Those rules and the home stay is completely possible and agreeable. Granted, Dr. Reed warned me that he would admit me again if he didnt like what he saw in any upcoming scans. So right now I am scheduled to see him on Tuesday. And I am expecting to be admitted again on Tuesday. Just as a precautionary thought because last time I stepped foot in that office, I was told not to pass go, do not collect $100, go straight to admissions.

So after convincing Richard that I was not joking and he could come get me, I was outta there. Now, keep in mind I was there with the intention of staying for 3 months. So when the first cart was loaded with my stuff, we realized we needed a couple more. So one cart was unloaded on the truck then my chariot (wheelchair) was prepared. So it was me in the lead, Richard pushing a loaded cart followed by Partain pushing another loaded cart. It was like a parade strolling through the halls of the Womens Pavilion. I told all those wonderful ladies that I hoped to see them in 2 months and not a day sooner.

I smiled for the next 24 hours sitting my chunky self on the new couches that my wonderful husband has been enjoying without me. I was happy to be home...beyond happy.

Many of you will be happy to know that Nurse Squeaky Shoes (but really sweet) bought herself some new kicks. She said that now the other nurses don't know where she is at and she likes it. I admitted to her that I could hear her coming down the hall and could tell if she was coming in my room. So, she no longer squeaks! I bet she will change back because the ones she got are not as comfortable! But it is cool, as long as I am not there!

Well I have to go now to sit on my tush and take it easy. Wish me luck at the doctor and I will keep you posted on the results.