[Open] Update: Prenatal Visit

[ChristianTroll7]

Well, I went back today and my BP is still high even though I'm on meds and eating 2000mg of sodium or less per day. Also, I gained seven pounds since Friday, so I'm being screened for pre-eclampsia using a bucket I have to pee in for 24 hours. If that wasn't enough, I had to be hooked up to a fetal monitor because of decreased fetal movement, and my OB told me I was having contractions. So, now I'm really praying he comes early. I'm ready, all we need is a car seat/stroller and we'll be set.
Take care and God bless!!

 

[olafias]

Oh wow! You are definately in my prayers!

 

[ChristianTroll7]

Thank you, I appreciate it.

 

[ChildByGrace]

Really praying for you

 

[ChristianTroll7]

Thank you.

 

[Redstiletto]

Praying!!!!

 

[Singin4Him]

Well, I went back today and my BP is still high even though I'm on meds and eating 2000mg of sodium or less per day. Also, I gained seven pounds since Friday, so I'm being screened for pre-eclampsia using a bucket I have to pee in for 24 hours. If that wasn't enough, I had to be hooked up to a fetal monitor because of decreased fetal movement, and my OB told me I was having contractions. So, now I'm really praying he comes early. I'm ready, all we need is a car seat/stroller and we'll be set.
Take care and God bless!!

I had the same experience but I never had the 24 hour urine test because with complete bed rest my BP went down. However when I got to the doctor it would go up so they would have me go lay on my side and then re-take it and it would be back down again. Have they tried that? For some reason the cuff BP monitor worked better on me than the electronic one, I would always get a better reading on that. Which are they using on you?

I also had contractions while on the monitor, they are only BH contractions and totally normal especially at this point. I hated sitting there being monitored, it's not fun at all and really uncomfortable! Don't worry it will fly by before you know it and your precious one will be in your arms! Prayin for ya!

 

[Leanna]

How stressful! How are you doing today?

 

[ChristianTroll7]

I'm monitoring it at home, too. This afternoon it was 145/92 and tonight it was 140/84, so it goes back and forth. The lowest I've seen it in the last few days was 122/92, which was kinda weird.

 

[RedTulipMom]

how did the 24 hr urine test come out..what were the numbers. When i had pre-e the bp went up and down as well..lower while on bedrest. Same with swelling in the feet..went down on bedrest. They had me on complete bedrest the last month. Let us know how its going.

 

[ChristianTroll7]

Well, I'm home from the hospital!! The Dr put me in cause my BP was 156/98 on Friday and I had retained a gallon of fluid in 11 days. So even though my protein was 166, he said it looked like my body was trying to let my PIH turn into pre-e. My BP stayed up while I was in the hospital, it was only under 140 twice and they upped my meds to 1500mg a day. Also, my protein levels increased, so he's thinking about inducing me this Friday. Oh, and I also put on a pound and a half since Friday!! I'm really hoping they'll let me have him, they've already checked his lungs and he's completely developed now. I'm ready to be healthy again and be able to enjoy my son.

Take care, ladies!! God bless you all!!

 

[Beth1231]

That's GREAT news!! Time to enjoy the rest of your pregnancy

 

[ChristianTroll7]

That's GREAT news!! Time to enjoy the rest of your pregnancy

I was til about a week ago. lol Now I'm ready to be done. I go back to the Dr tomorrow and he'll decide what needs to be done as far as this week goes. So, if I don't give an update tomorrow, I'm back in the hospital, under supervision, awaiting induction.

 

[RedTulipMom]

praying for you..wondering if they ended up inducing..cant wait to hear