I’m 31 weeks now and I’ve gained 23 pounds. Yep, I’m going in the opposite direction, because last week I had gained 25 pounds. I have no idea why I’m losing weight when I eat crappola all the time. I actually asked the Girls Scouts to please go away because I was tired of buying a box of thin mints on my commute home every day. Despite all the junk food, I also manage to eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables. I’m big on sardines because they’re supposed to be good for the baby’s brain and of course I take prenatal vitamins and fish oil.
Because of my small size, my OB had me do an ultrasound to make sure the baby was growing properly. Turns out the baby’s growing fine, but my cervix is measuring short. So they had me do this diagnostic test called the fetal fibronectin. I tested positive which means I may or may not go into labor in the next couple weeks. Anyhow, I’m on modified bed rest and I got a doctor’s note that says, “Ms. Gacad is not to work for the next week.”
Well there’s no way I’m going to sit on the couch and watch TV, or lay in bed and stare at the walls! I got my laptop from work and have simply been working from home. Some friends think that bed rest means I’m at liberty to hang out and have lunch, but I really don’t leave the confines of my living room. In fact, I am overcompensating because I don’t want my coworkers to think I’m sitting at home twiddling my thumbs.
Since I don’t ever go out, here’s a rare picture of me being social, having dinner at Piccino’s with friends from business school. This year is my 10 year class reunion (University of Chicago Booth School of Business). I’m so sad to miss it, but that’s when my precious baby boy is due! As excited as I am for his arrival, the bun’s gotta bake for another two months. Stay in my tummy, little boy! Don’t come early!
Finally, some amazing news. After 5 weeks, my stolen Honda Civic was found about an hour drive away from San Francisco. I had to sign release papers at the San Francisco Police Department. Dean and I drove to the Mountain View Police Department to sign their release papers, then we had to pickup the car from a tow company. Lots of different steps, but my car is now back in my possession! It’s messy and they ripped the radio out, but nothing a couple hundred dollars worth of detailing and work can’t fix. Plus half a tank of gas!
Glad to hear that you got your car back.
Take care of yourself and don’t worry what others think.
Sending you prayers.
Congrats on getting the car back! You better be taking it easy if the doctor told you to. Kudos for eating those sardines…that’s love.
That’s incredible about your car! Also, I don’t know that I could force myself to eat sardines even if it gave my baby super powers, so kudos!
Take it easy and eat more In n Out…just because you can 😉 Also, SO glad about your car!
I had that test done 4 times over the course of my second pregnancy. They always came back negative, but my insurance was giving my doctor a hard time for paying them. I love my doctor though, because helped me fight them for over a year afterwards and we finally got them to pay. That said, I am praying that your little baby stays put for a bit longer and was also on bed rest too in my second pregnancy. I so remember people thinking I too was sitting around doing nothing all day and like you I couldn’t do that or I would truly lose my mind and did work and read a lot. Thinking of you Catherine and sending good vibes your way. Please keep us posted 🙂
I almost wish my car would disappear so insurance would just pay it off and I wouldn’t have to deal with having one.
But I’m glad you got yours back!!!
And keep taking care of yourself- you’re doing great!
Glad the lowlives left you gas, at least!
And oh your precious baby! They thought the same thing about my cervix, but it wound up not being the case.
Wishing you lots of luck and love in the next several weeks before you meet your sweet!
Woohooo!! Glad they found your car 🙂 Yay!!! As long as you’re healthy I’m sure 2 lbs won’t matter – Wow I started writing this response at 8AM and became super side tracked with work. Jeez. Enjoy the last few weeks of pregnancy! You’re going to miss having your baby all to yourself in there. Ew sardines, lol. Have a great weekend Catherine and glad you have your car back! -Iva
You were in Mountain View? We could have had lunch!!!
I had to do the partial bed rest thing during my first pregnancy… it made me INCREDIBLY antsy, which I’m sure is no surprise – so I understand where you’re coming from. Good luck with the last two months – I hope that little one stays put!
I can imagine it’s hard to be on bed rest – that would drive me crazy after a day or two. Hang in there, Catherine!
Praying for little peanut to stay put!! YAY!! I’m so excited about the car, that is awesome!!
That burger looks so good right now. LOL Get lots of rest! But I bet that’s hard to do. I have an active mind and must be doing something productive at all times, otherwise I get restless. Hang in there! Glad to hear that your car was recovered – I love that the tank was half-full. You’re so positive!
That burger is sooo yummy!! I love sardines too.
And I’m very glad you’ve found your car Catherine.. I guess they just need the radio?! Tsk tsk. Anyway, hope you get your much needed rest and at least enjoy being at home for the moment 🙂
Bedrest is a pain, I know, but listen to your doc. I lost weight towards the end of one of my pregnancies too…I think I ended up down at 19 pounds. Goodness knows, I had no problem eating when I was pregnant so who knows why. Just take it easy though — doctors orders! I’m glad you found your car too…at least that is a weight off your mind.
So glad they found it! That’s awesome. I can’t help but wonder what the thieves were thinking. Glad the pregnancy is still going relatively well even with the bed rest and short cervix. It’s not ideal but I’m sure the fact that you will get a baby makes up for it!!
sigh.. i miss in-n-out. glad your car’s back and not in too bad of a shape. 🙂
I’m so very glad to hear you were able to get your car back! That’s nothing shy of miraculous, considering the amount of time that’s gone by.
Also, take care of yourself! Who cares what the others think–your baby and wellbeing are of the utmost importance right now. I imagine it would be hard to miss out on some events but in the end, it will all be worth it 🙂 XOXO and loved seeing a picture of you. You look gorgeous 🙂
Wow, that’s pretty amazing that your car was found and still runs! 31 weeks is a pretty good milestone, I know you’ll make it to a safe and healthy delivery. You’ve got lots of prayer and determination behind you 🙂
WOO HOO!!!! That’s like a miracle they found your car! I’m so happy for you!
I’m definitely praying baby boy stays put for a while longer. As far as missing events goes, you won’t care once he gets here 🙂 The next couple of months will FLY by!
I can’t believe you got your car back! That is crazy! Such good news!
Also, I hope everything goes well with the baby. I can’t imagine having to be on bed rest but hopefully the rest will be just what is needed. So exciting that your baby boy will be here in no time (but not too soon!).
Hang in there baby boy! I was put on bed rest at 26 weeks (same issue I think although they called my cervix incompetent) and worked from home, too. It still sucked though. I hope you’re okay and not too restless!
How unbelievable that you got your car back! That’s amazing! Especially since it seems that it’s mostly okay. Great news. I can’t wait to read about baby!!!
Oh, I was on bed rest with my daughter. It started out as modified and then full bed rest. I had the short cervix issue as well. I got lots of work done on the laptop too! I was running the world from my bed! LOL!
Take it easy.
So happy you got your car back too!
Yay! I’m so glad they found your car!!
I LOVE sardines!
Glad you got your car back and glad the baby is doing well. Follow the doctors orders to make sure he stays in for the next two months.
All the best to you, hubby and bundle of baby!
Wow to finding your car!!! Well don’t worry about what people think you are or aren’t doing – just take care of that baby and follow the doctors orders. And sardines? – YUCK! The things we do for our kids. LOL 😉
Just wanted to wish you a very happy weekend! Enjoy the time and REST UP, my friend! XOXO
Holy moly that’s awesome that they found your car.
Not so awesome about bed rest. I hope everything is going okay! You and baby are in my thoughts!
You are darling! Hoping you are still taking it easy although you are heading into your busy time at work.
That is amazing that you got your car back! What a relief and a miracle.