We saw the specialist today and my placenta is about 1 cm away from my cervix now, which is better than placenta previa (when the placenta is covering the cervix). So, we are very excited!!! He says the placenta is still really low and not "stuck" to my uterus really well, but he is not extremely worried. He thinks that the "low lying placenta" will correct itself as my body grows/expands (sounds lovely).
This is literally our first dr. visit without getting a new, frightening diagnosis. I love good news!
I saw my regular dr. after that and she said that I can return to work on Monday, but with several restrictions. Basically I should sit at my desk and only leave to use the restroom. I should work a max of 8 hours/day and then come home to take it easy. So, I"m off bed rest (hallelujah), but still on pelvic rest-no lifting, standing for long periods, walking, excercising, etc. After 5 straight weeks of bed rest, I must say that I'm actually looking forward to going back to work. I think it will be good for me to rejoin the world and give me something other than daytime TV to pass the time.
Like all good things, my life of leisure has come to an end....