Just got back from my appointment. My blood pressure was high so they took a blood draw to test for pre-e, and now I'm freaking out. I'm supposed to hear back from them this afternoon with the results and feel sick to my stomach over it, even though my Dr didn't seem too concerned and feels it's most likely a fluke because I don't look puffy/swollen and there was no protein in my urine. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
Oh boy! Try and relax a little. Did they retake your BP at the appointment or just basing it off one check? What was it? I'm basically a pro at this from last time!
I did many many urine catches and was always "borderline" with the protein and enzymes. Nothing ever came of it except they induced me at 39+2
Eta- my BP was "concerning" at 149-159/90-100. Anything higher than that for more than two readings in an hour sent me to the hospital.
This was me last time! I was finally induced at 38 wks.
Finn has been a little clingy today so I broke out my moby and wore her while washing bottles and vacuuming/mopping. DS says "Why do you have a baby under your shirt?" Once I explained what it was he asked if he could have one to carry the babies.
Awe your DS is so cute. How is recovering going?
It's going great. I'm sore occasionally but it's nothing like the pain I was having.
mcktymck I always have to ask what it is. They just say "good!" And won't give me the numbers until I ask. This pregnancy it's been in the 120s/ 75-80s
Usually they give me a print off with my latest weight and bp reading and it's always been low or average, this has been the first time that the nurse did two readings and seemed worried. I'm trying to not get too worried before the results come in, but now I'm sitting here thinking about how my feet have been feeling extra puffy lately and I gained a significant amount of weight since my last appointment two weeks ago.
Post by littlesthobo on Jun 24, 2016 16:50:31 GMT -5
mcktymck hopefully your bloodwork comes back fine! Take it easy until then and put your feet up. And if it is pre-e or something else, I'm glad your OB is on top of it. Hugs!
Doctors office just called and my results came back fine! Phew. I totally spaced and forgot to ask if there is anything I should be doing differently to make sure it doesn't continue happening, but my next appointment is on Wednesday so I guess I'll check then. Thanks everyone for the nice thoughts!
Post by rungirlrun on Jun 24, 2016 17:16:39 GMT -5
cavewmn, we always used Charlies for our diapers (and all of our clothing). Good price - esp if you buy it in bulk - and works well. I was also told powder works better than liquid and don't use too much.
mcktymck, glad to hear things look ok for you! Were you stressing about something during the reading? I know that can throw it off. I had an appointment several months ago where my numbers were so high with the machine. I questioned it, and she redid it manually, and the number was completely fine. So the machine can be off too. Also, did you get an internal check done?
rungirlrun I was actually feeling pretty relaxed during the first reading. I'm honestly surprised the second one wasn't even higher because she took it right after she asked if we were all ready for baby and if my mom had moved out yet haha!
rungirlrun I was actually feeling pretty relaxed during the first reading. I'm honestly surprised the second one wasn't even higher because she took it right after she asked if we were all ready for baby and if my mom had moved out yet haha!
Haha I love how everyone knows about your mom saga!
Post by littlesthobo on Jun 24, 2016 21:17:53 GMT -5
mcktymck I'm glad everything came back fine! Towards the end of my pregnancy with DS my blood pressure was higher than normal. Pregnancy does weird things to your body.
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