As the grandmother I've been given the responsibility of guest blogger for tonight. After a night of storms and an early morning of lights flashing in the hall, fire alarms sounding and a fire truck outside we were lucky that the rains stopped and traffic was light for our trip downtown.
I think I was a little nervous. At the parking structure I stepped into the elevator, pushed the button for floor 15 and as the doors closed I realized Julie hadn't gotten in yet. She hollered to me to push the button. Hmmm What button? I traveled up the the 12th floor and picked up other people who went to 17 I think before I could go back down to fnd Julie doubled over laughing.
We had a short wait during which time I picked up a magazine but really sat there praying. When they called her in I thought I'd be waiting in the waiting room but the nurse came back for me and said I needed to suit up for surgery. Oh!! I had to step into a rubberized jumpsuit, cover my feet and hair. The Dr had me sit near her head and he adjusted the screen so I could see the ultrasound.
I felt so bad for her because it was obviously uncomfortable and took longer than expected. The Dr said he could normally do three patients in the time it took to get the catheter to the right spot. Seems he had to tug on the uterus to get the kinks out or some such. After he took the catheter out they looked under a microscope to be sure the embryo had really stayed. Yup.
Thirty minutes of rest and the Dr said she could do anything she wanted to do. Some Dr's recommend bedrest but hers said just nothing strenuous. I had planned on driving home but when I told the nurse that city driving makes me nervous he mouthed to Julie that she could drive. Less stress that way. Jimmy John's had $1 subs today so first we walked a few leisurely blocks and got one for lunch.
At home she laid down on the couch and watched a movie while I napped. (wore me out) Now she's watching the basketball game.
So far so good. We appreciate your continued prayers and good thoughts. Jene
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