Tuesday, December 2, 2008

bed rest.......

Ok, so here's the excitement that's been going on here. Sunday all day I could tell my blood pressure was up. I was cranky and my fingers were swollen and I've had HBP for long enough now to know when it's up so I checked it. IT was up. I took my medicine. I checked it 2 hrs later, it was still up so I called the Dr's office. I talked to the nurse who then called the dr on call and then called back to tell us to come on into the hospital. We got there around 9 sunday night and i ended up staying till this morning. My pressure still wouldn't go down Sun so that's why they decided to keep me overnight and do BP checks and a 24 hr urine collection to check for protein. So, needless to say, everything came back good. My BP is still going up a little but for the most part is good. I'm on bedrest until Monday morning when we'll go in and I will get induced. The dr also checked me this morning and I am dilated 1 1/2 cm so far so that's encouraging too. Maybe he won't wait on the induction and decide he wants to come before that. I guess we will just wait around and see. I'm glad to be home but it will be very hard for me to do this whole bed rest thing. My parents are going to come on down either Thursday or Fri and stay till next Fri so that will be a big help.
Just wanted to let everyone know what is happening here. They'll be a baby here before we know it! It still hasn't hit me yet, even while I just spent 2 nights in the hospital. As soon as those labor pains hit though I'm sure I'll realize that this is all very real. I am excited, just hasn't felt real to me yet. Is this wierd?

4 comments:

Sally said...

No, it's not weird that it doesn't feel real yet. i was the same way. I'm so glad you got to go home until Monday.

So, you did the 24 hour urine already? And it came back clean?? that's great news...avoid that stupid magnesium they give you if you have preeclampsia AT ALL COSTS. IT SUCKS!

I'll be praying for you and the bambino. hang in there!! And enjoy this resting time while you ahve it. =)

Holly said...

Yep, everything came back good so I was happy about that. They said it was more just my chronic hypertension then preeclampsia so that's good news too. At least the bp is more controlable with my medicine this way also, which they increased again. I will enjoy my time the rest of the week, I'm stocked up on magazines and books and I'm sure I'll get a nap in there too! So the plan in to go in Mon morning at 7:30 and be induced if he doesn't come sooner. The dr checked me this morning and I was dilated 1-1 1/2 cm already. I was so surprised! I guess it could be anytime......

Sally said...

It's almost time for you! How exciting!!! Your life will never be the same again. =) But, in the most wonderful way. I'll be praying for a smooth delivery.

CissaLynn said...

Hi there! Found your blog by surfing and I just had to tell you, "CONGRATULATIONS" on your little one!!! I will be back to hear all the wonderful news and see his little picture!!! :) I am a SAHM of two boys (age five and ten). I dabble in photography, too!
Nice to meet ya!!!!
Have a good weekend and Congrats again!!! :