HORMONAL

Sammy V's mom
Sep 08, 2008 04:45am (EST)

Donnavie~
Wow, I haven't been on Share too much lately, and I've completely missed your blog. I had no idea you've been in the hospital (and for so long)! I am so sorry that I haven't been checking on you!

I am so sorry that you are having such difficulties. I am glad, though, that you are being taken care of. It is so hard to be away from your family. I am glad that they are able to come and visit you.

I'm praying that Sebastian is able to grow inside of you for a whole lot longer!

Missy

girlyhurley
Sep 08, 2008 05:50am (EST)

Congrats on 28 weeks!! You are doing so great!!! I can't imagine how hard it is to be away from your husband and Bella for this long. . .but it will all be worth it when you get to go home with you big baby boy!!!

I pray that you continue to do great and hang in there. . ..

Lori

katestclair
Sep 08, 2008 11:48am (EST)

Donnavie

You have every right to feel the way you do...you've been thru so much...don't ever feel bad for coming here and venting...
You keep your chin up...your truely doing amazing!!
I'm going to put that package in the mail to you today!!
Hugs
Kate

weerock
Sep 08, 2008 12:14pm (EST)

Donnavie -
Being on bedrest is hard - on top of normal pregnancy hormones. I did much the same thing...went from crying to happy in the span of minutes. It's a scary place to be - missing your family - but wanting the best for your unborn baby.

Hang in there - you're doing great!

Denise

jack-n-kates_mom
Sep 08, 2008 12:52pm (EST)

Donnavie,

Congrats on 28 weeks!! That's awesome.

And don't get down on yourself for being in a funk. It takes a lot of you to be on bedrest. It's emotionally and physically exhausting. Day after day, just laying, no new scenery. It really is demanding to have to lay there and bake your baby, it really and truly is.

I'm glad your blogging about this and I hope it helps. It also shows others that they are normal. Your helping so many people just by saying this.

Take care,

Kelly

Jackie G
Sep 08, 2008 01:05pm (EST)

Donnavie -
Just because your head thinks one thing, doesn't mean your heart will always agree. Of course you want to stay and make sure Sebastian stays in as long as possible... but it doesn't make that any easier to be away from your family.
Maybe there is something you can do on bedrest there that would help you get through it. Maybe Richard can upload some of your photos to an online photo place and you could work on making a photo album. We have made photo books through snapfish.com and they are easy and fun to do. Have you started a journal to Sebastian or Bella? Maybe writting to them will help you through this and even though they won't get it now, it would be neat to read in the future.

I know it is tough and you are doing a wonderful job! I will admit that when you went to the hospital at 20 weeks (?) I was not feeling great about things. I was really nervous for you and I am so glad you have made it so far! I hope you still have some time left and that you can figure out a way to make it go quickly!

Big hugs!
Jackie

2 here 2 in Heaven
Sep 08, 2008 01:44pm (EST)

Bedrest can be frustrating, just hang in there. You are doing a great job. Congratulations at hitting 28 weeks!

Shonda

McTriplet Mommy
Sep 08, 2008 06:12pm (EST)

Donnavie,
So happy to hear you've made it to 28 weeks! That is awesome - you're getting there.

Hang in there, Sweetie. Come gripe, cry, complain and whatever else. We are here for you!

Take care,
Kara

Donna S
Sep 08, 2008 08:07pm (EST)

Donnavie -

Congrats on reaching 28 weeks. That is awesome, and you're doing a great job.

I don't think I ever felt so alone in my life than when I was in the hospital on bedrest. It sucks. There's just no other way to put it. I missed my husband, I missed my dogs, I missed my house....Your brain knows that it's worth it, but that doesn't take any of the emotions away. And the fact that no one else can do it for you....you just have to lay there.

Hang in there....thinking of you every day. I think Jackie had a great idea about putting together a photo album using an online site. It will help pass the time, you'll be doing it for Bella and your family.......it will help keep them close, and you'll have a finished product at the end! Just a thought.

We're all here for you!

Hugs,
Donna

Angel Love
Sep 08, 2008 10:53pm (EST)

Donnavie~

You're entitled to want the best for your little one! I'm glad that you're feeling great today and hope for many more great Mondays!! I'm sure that Richard and Bella miss you too, but they understand what an important job you have right now. Keep us posted on yourself, and I'll definately be praying for Jenn's Bella as well!

Tracy

DNASMOM
Sep 09, 2008 04:24am (EST)

Donnavie
I don't blame you one bit for wanting to experience 'normalcy' in a pregnancy/birth. You have every right.
I'm praying that you can keep on baking that lil guy until he comes out big, strong and healthy!

Thinking of you,
Karen

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