Get out of mah belly

Super Bowl weekend is here and I, like most Americans, will be spending a large chunk of it on the couch. Unfortunately, it seems I will be taking up temporary residence here since my doctor has put me on 2 weeks of bed rest. I had my 34-week check up yesterday and told my doctor about having felt quite a bit of pressure and a bit of cramping. I didn’t think it was anything to be concerned about. But, she checked and I am a little less than a centimeter dilated and about 15-20% effaced. The baby’s head is very low putting lots of pressure on the cervix. By laying around for the next two weeks, possibly longer, I will be taking the pressure off and stave off an early labor. We’re not ready yet! And I’m not sure Jackaruby is quite ready, either. The doctor says I’ve got to get to at least 36 weeks, but I’m hoping for 38 at the minimum, as that would be considered full term. I say that now, but give me a couple weeks of this and I might sing a different tune! I’ve got lots of magazines and books, music, games, baby shows on tv, and a great husband to keep me from being too bored.
Chad helped me pass some time this morning by painting my belly with the Chichago Bears logo. His Dad is a huge Bears fan, and we’re all hoping they do great tomorrow. See below for a sample pic, you can also link to a few more here. Go Bears!