Well, since Wednesday, I have been put on bed rest. I went to my doctor's appointment and my blood pressure was really high. Since I have had normal-low blood pressure the entire pregnancy - they were concerned. Then my urinalysis now had some protein. I was put in a room to lay on my side for a while and had my blood pressure rechecked. Still high... but better.
By the time the doctor came in and finally checked me - and told me there was no real change from last week in dilation - and told me the news on the bed rest - I was not doing well. Then she started talking about the induction date of February 3rd and the possibility of having to induce sooner.
I was sent home with a brown jug to collect urine for 24 hours, an order for blood work and a list of what blood pressure to call the nurse and when to go straight to the ER.
I had a breakdown in the parking garage.
Friday - all tests result came back okay. My blood pressure has not been normal - but it hasn't been as high as the office visit. All good news.
I am quite bored at home. I have ran a few errands - nothing that takes me a long time, but for my own sanity - I need to get out of the house. As long as my blood pressure doesn't go up - I think getting out of the house is good for me.
I have worked on the Deedle to-do-list while off and there are only a few things left:
By the time the doctor came in and finally checked me - and told me there was no real change from last week in dilation - and told me the news on the bed rest - I was not doing well. Then she started talking about the induction date of February 3rd and the possibility of having to induce sooner.
I was sent home with a brown jug to collect urine for 24 hours, an order for blood work and a list of what blood pressure to call the nurse and when to go straight to the ER.
I had a breakdown in the parking garage.
Friday - all tests result came back okay. My blood pressure has not been normal - but it hasn't been as high as the office visit. All good news.
I am quite bored at home. I have ran a few errands - nothing that takes me a long time, but for my own sanity - I need to get out of the house. As long as my blood pressure doesn't go up - I think getting out of the house is good for me.
I have worked on the Deedle to-do-list while off and there are only a few things left:
- clothes 0-3 months washed
- towels and bath clothes washed
- blankets and linens washed
- clothes - 3 to 6 months washed
- delivery bag packed
- postpartum bag packed
- hospital music downloaded and ready
- house closet cleaning
- house cabinet and drawer cleaning
- contact list made
- car cleaned - detailed cleaning
- car seat installed - Michael's car and checked
- car seat installed - my car and checked
- preregistration at hospital
- baby book updated
- new baby book - first 3-5 years - found and purchased
- baby shower thank you's sent
- finish "The Happiest Baby on the Block"
- bra fitting - or just more bras purchased
- photo session - or just some pictures taken of Michael and I
- hair cut
- pedicure - done myself
Not too bad... almost done.
I have been constantly looking for a baby book. Ours ends at birth... so I would like one to keep for the first few years. Some of the books are SO big and I don't want to have so much blanks to fill out - because I know me and I will not complete it all and be disappointed when I don't.
Tomorrow - goal is to clean my car. That way when Michael gets home the car eat can be installed. Take a few more belly shots and a load of laundry... good to go... so lets get moving labor!
I have been constantly looking for a baby book. Ours ends at birth... so I would like one to keep for the first few years. Some of the books are SO big and I don't want to have so much blanks to fill out - because I know me and I will not complete it all and be disappointed when I don't.
Tomorrow - goal is to clean my car. That way when Michael gets home the car eat can be installed. Take a few more belly shots and a load of laundry... good to go... so lets get moving labor!
1 comment:
Pre eclampsia is so scary. When I had to be induced with my son I cried for hours, I think. I was miserable. I have since read that bedrest has no effect on bp. There is a website for pre eclampsia but every time I would go over there it gave me anxiety. Let me know if you want the web address though.
I have the BEST BEST BEST baby book.
Drats, I cant copy and paste.
Go to my blog and type baby book in the search my blog box...it will be the first post.
i love my baby book. It's only a year but covers the year month by month. SO much better than my others.
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