My 34 week appt was a little stressful. My feet had swollen quite a bit over the weekend, but I thought it was just due to the warmer weather and traditional pregnancy swelling. But, at my appt, my doctor told me I was borderline being diagnosed with preeclampsia (also known as toxemia). My blood pressure has been slowly creeping up, I've been gaining a lot of water weight, and blood has been pooling in my legs and feet.
Apparently, preeclampsia is a pregnancy related medical condition that affects the mother's blood flow, and if left unchecked for too long, can affect my nervous system and liver/kidney functioning. It is most common in first time pregnancies, affects only 5-10% of pregnancies, and although it has different levels of severity, the only cure is to deliver the baby.
So, I am now officially on bedrest. Brian has been very good to me, making sure I always have what I need (my book, phone, drinks, snacks, etc), and I won't complain about being off dinner and dish duty! I just got called to be the Laurel advisor, and although I am bummed about not being able to get as involved as I'd like right now, my #1 priority is the health of baby and me.
Here is a picture of the wonderful bouquet my parents sent me. I just love bright and cheery colored flowers, and it was a nice surprise. Thanks Mom & Dad!
Update: I had another checkup on Friday. Fortunately, my bedrest paid off. My blood pressure was way down, and my feet look better than ever! I almost forgot my feet are supposed to have bones in them!I am still on bedrest, but I have shown significant improvement, and I'm still not officially diagnosed with it yet. My doctor said that proper bedrest is the only way to prolong a diagnosis that is on the way. So, I am still at risk of being diagnosed, and there is still a chance Jr. might need to be born early, but I am hoping and praying that my body can hang in there for at least another 3 weeks, until he will be considered full-term.
So, that's the latest on the Turner Trio! I'm doing my best to keep busy, and aside from being incredibly uncomfortable 24/7, I am feeling okay. I am especially grateful to have a husband, family, and friends that care so much about us. I know that things will work out and that the Lord is watching over us, but the unknown is always a little scary!
Here are some more comics from my weekly emails!
Here are some more comics from my weekly emails!
8 comments:
Hang in there girl!
Bless your heart! I hope you're doing okay and at least appreciating the rest time while you can =). We're thinking of you!
wish we could be there to keep you company, call if you want to chat if your bored. just take care of that baby, the laurels will still be there but congratulations you will be great, they are different than beehives!!
keep him in for a few more weeks!!!
Oh, Cami, we're thinking of you! I hope everything's okay. Brian's a superstar for being so supportive!
P.S. Laurel advisor! You'll be so GOOD at that!
such a scary thing to go through. i had a friend who delivered at 32 weeks because of preeclampsia and baby is doing great! we are all praying for you. like juli said, enjoy the rest while you can, cause once baby is born, it's gonna be sleepless nights and 2 am feedings. congrats on the calling. and yes, laurels are very different than beehives.
Hang in there Cami! We wish you and your little man the best.
yes keep him in there a few more weeks. You are in my prayers and I will call you soon. Congrats on the new calling. Oh you were so bound to be in YW. I wonder how yours are compared to ours02000.000 WHat am I sayhing. Anyway congrats. Sorry the randomness is from Dezi. He wanted to say Hi!
Did your doctor suggest taking omega 3 fish oil? My doctor said it helps control blood pressure as well as promote brain development. I took until after Ethan was born and then it started making him way too stinky! : ). Hope everything goes well for you guys!
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