38 weeks and 13 days to go? maybe not!
Just returned from the doctor and I'm home. I had another week of work planned but today my doctor said she was putting me on bed rest and I needed to quit work immediately.
The Run Down:
1) Last week my blood pressure was slightly high and I had not gained any weight.
2) This week my blood pressure was slightly higher than last week and I gained 4 lbs.
3) Protein was found on the urine sample.
What does all that mean?
Although I'm not swollen (my strappy ankle sandals still fit and my wedding ring fits the same) the doctor says that those three symptoms could be a result of developing what is known as preeclampsia. Because of this result, I will be required to pee into a container for the next 24 hours that will be delivered to a lab for further testing. On Thursday, my next doctor appointment, I will have an ultrasound to check for the levels of amniotic fluids and the total well being of the baby. IF the doctor finds that my lab results are not normal OR my blood pressure is still going up, or it's abnormal still, I will be required to check into the labor floor on Friday for induction. That's right. Baby Alexandra may come into the world this Friday.
Stay tuned!
The Run Down:
1) Last week my blood pressure was slightly high and I had not gained any weight.
2) This week my blood pressure was slightly higher than last week and I gained 4 lbs.
3) Protein was found on the urine sample.
What does all that mean?
Although I'm not swollen (my strappy ankle sandals still fit and my wedding ring fits the same) the doctor says that those three symptoms could be a result of developing what is known as preeclampsia. Because of this result, I will be required to pee into a container for the next 24 hours that will be delivered to a lab for further testing. On Thursday, my next doctor appointment, I will have an ultrasound to check for the levels of amniotic fluids and the total well being of the baby. IF the doctor finds that my lab results are not normal OR my blood pressure is still going up, or it's abnormal still, I will be required to check into the labor floor on Friday for induction. That's right. Baby Alexandra may come into the world this Friday.
Stay tuned!
3 Comments:
It sounds like it's all under control. Stay positive and everything will work out. Yeah!!!!!! Let's welcome Alexandra earlier!!!!!
Yumiko's labor was induced after she was a week overdue and we both think it is a good way to go, because there's no rushing to the hospital without warning. I remember everybody here being on edge around the time she was due ... the next few days will probably seem like an eternity and it'll be great when she's finally born. Can't wait to have another Alex in this world!
Hi Mary,
I will be thinking of you this week. I am sure everything will turn out well.
Lauren
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