26 weeks, 5 days: partial home bedrest

This week has been going pretty well. We made it to 26 weeks and are looking forward to 27 weeks on Sunday! My OB appt and ultrasound was on Tuesday and we found out the following:

• Baby's growth is on track and in the 21st percentile. So far no signs of growth restriction from the single umbilical artery.
• My cervix is still long and closed at >3.6 cm. Placenta looks good. Amniotic fluid looks good. 
• Contractions are still happening, but my OB says that as long as they aren't dialating or shortening my cervix I should be ok. I'm taking Procardia XL 60 mg 2 times a day and she says that we can up the dose if the contractions start happening more often. So that is reassuring.
• Bedrest: My OB said that I could start working part time again as long as the rest of the time I stay on bedrest. The first day back was the hardest because I was having contractions more often, but once I got home things seemed to chill out. My OB's rule is that I need to call in if I get 4-6 contractions an hour that continue to happen and don't die out. 
• Weight: I'm still fighting to keep my weight up and up. I know, it sounds like SUCH a problem, but really, I'm not gaining the pound a week I need to even though I eat protein milkshakes, high fat yogurt, brownies, etc etc. So I have to keep working at it especially because of the probability of the baby becoming growth restricted as he gets bigger (because of the single umbilical artery). So I am trying my best to eat all the time because I want him to have the best chance possible!

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! My husband and I are looking forward to 2012 because that is when I will be 28 weeks and in my third trimester.