Well, this has been a crazy week! I mentioned last week that the Doctor I saw wasn't too happy about my blood pressure and wanted me back in one week instead of two. So, on Tuesday, I decided to "spot check" my blood pressure on our automatic machine near the end of the day... it was a bit high so I asked a co-worker to take it manually, hoping the machine was wrong. Well, it was wrong, but on the low side of wrong. The number Lori came up with was 160/110! I was feeling fine but thought I should call the OB just to be safe. They had me come into the office for a BP check and urine sample and then sent me to the Labor hall at the hospital. I spent several hours at the hospital being monitored, had some blood work drawn and another urine test. To sum it up, looks like things are creeping in the direction of pre-eclampsia so I was put on decreased work hours. I took Wednesday off and worked a short day on Thursday and went back to the OB and I was sent back to Labor hall for more of the same!! I am now done working... this was not the plan.
So, I had a non-stress test and biophysical profile ultrasound done today and the good news is that our little man is a rock star, it's mommy that isn't handling the end of pregnancy very well. The perinatologist feels that I'm on the road to pre-eclampsia and that we just need to buy little guy a few more days but that being induced is inevitable in the next few days. I'm on bed rest with several more tests in the next few days and I'm pretty sure I'll be getting an early birthday present... a bouncing baby boy! So, I'm already bored and would really like to be up and cleaning my house to get ready but that doesn't seem to be in the cards so call or text me to keep me occupied! And I thank everyone for all the prayers and support... I can't wait to meet our little one and introduce him to you all!
Oh, and Happy New Year!!
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