Mother's Day and the ER visit

Well, Mother's Day this year is definitely one that I will remember! The morning started off really great with Kevin presenting me with my very first Mother's Day card. He also got me a cute gift which is really for the baby...teething rings! I know...u gotta love the fact that he tried! Anyway, we ate breakfast and Kevin had to be at work by noon so we were able to eat breakfast together before he left. Well I didn't really have any plans other than attending this dinner with my sister later in the afternoon. Well, I got dressed and was waiting for her to call me so I could leave. Soon as she called I told her I was ready and walking out the door. I decided to use the bathroom before I left because I just hate going out in public. I use the bathroom and noticed that I appeared to be spotting! Of course my mind went straight to the worse possible scenario....a miscarriage! I called Kevin at work and told him. We both decided that I should go to the ER just to be sure. I tried my best top be calm and not freak completely out but all I could think about is how would be able to deal with losing my baby?

We get to the ER and the receptionist tries her best to ease my nerves but all I could think about is really asking her what her medical degree was in and furthermore if she knew so much about this situaton why was she stationed out in the waiting room versus in the back with all the other professionals! Anyway I was able to be seen rather quickly and I have to admit that everyone was very nice and exhibited awesome bedside manner. The doctor completed a pelvic exam as well as an ultrsound and determined that all was well. There were no signs of anything being wrong. The baby's heartbeat was 131 BPM so that as great. I was able to see the baby on the monitor but didn't get any pictures to take home. I was released and s ent home with orders to be on bedrest for the next two days.

The spotting stopped Monday evening so I was really relieved! I didn't go back to work until Wednesday just to be sure. Even though the circumstances surrounding my visit to the ER were not the best, I am still grateful for going because I got to see my baby for the very first time on Mother's Day!