"Resting"

I had a regular OB check-up yesterday and she informed me that I need to be off of work for the duration of the pregnancy. We had discussed this 2 weeks ago at an appointment but at that point she was giving me the option and now she wasn't. Unfortunately, I have been having a lot of pain/contractions and tend to be uncomfortable and not able to move well at all by noon each day. By the end of the week the contractions tend to be very strong. Then I worry, of course. Last Friday evening, there was an hour and half that I could time them, every 7 minutes. I asked her if I could finish out the week or go a couple more days at school but she said that wasn't an option. So...we're taking no chances for the next 7 weeks (God-willing) and I will be taking it easy and "resting". Just another hurdle during this pregnancy. Again, a reminder that I am not the ONE in control! Although this is not what I wanted by being off of work this early but we have to do what is best for this little "ornry" one. Another hard decision we are having to make with this transition to me being at home is that if I am to rest it is about impossible to have Olivia here with me all day. She wants and needs someone to run and play with her and well...I just can not do that right now. So, we're trying to figure out a schedule for her to still go to Beth's house (sitter) part of the day or some days. Please continue to pray for the 4 of us!