Well, after two reschedulings I finally made it in to see my doctor yesterday! He said he's delivered 5 babies in the last 24 or so hours! The first time I showed up for my appt and the receptionist said the Dr. had just left for an emergency c-section, and the next time, I got weighed, had my blood pressure checked and was sitting in the room in my gown, only to find out that while he was in the room next door to mine, he got a call that another patient had just shown up at the hospital fully dilated and ready to push. It was a little frustrating, but at least I know that when it's my turn he'll be there!
Anyway, I was finally able to see the Dr. yesterday, and everything went very well. I am still not diagnosed with preeclampsia, and I am not technically on bedrest anymore. He said as long as I can keep my blood pressure down, he will let my pregnancy progress normally. My friend Heather from the ward let me borrow her blood pressure cuff, so the Dr. said to check my bp regularly, but as long as my diastolic pressure stays below the upper 80's or 90's, then there's no cause for worry. It was only in the upper 80's once, and has been in the 70's since then.
My Dr. said that about 60% of pregnancies experience excessive swelling, and 5% of those pregnancies turn into preeclampsia. So, we are still watching for signs as a precaution, but everything looks good to go! The baby is in position and my cervix has softened, so we'll see next week if there's any more progress! Brian's mom flies in tonight and will stay for the summer, and with the holiday this weekend and the baby shower next weekend, I'm hoping the last few weeks will pass quickly!
P.S. We do have names narrowed down, but are waiting to see Jr. before officially announcing anything, so (sorry!) you'll just have to be patient!
Anyway, I was finally able to see the Dr. yesterday, and everything went very well. I am still not diagnosed with preeclampsia, and I am not technically on bedrest anymore. He said as long as I can keep my blood pressure down, he will let my pregnancy progress normally. My friend Heather from the ward let me borrow her blood pressure cuff, so the Dr. said to check my bp regularly, but as long as my diastolic pressure stays below the upper 80's or 90's, then there's no cause for worry. It was only in the upper 80's once, and has been in the 70's since then.
My Dr. said that about 60% of pregnancies experience excessive swelling, and 5% of those pregnancies turn into preeclampsia. So, we are still watching for signs as a precaution, but everything looks good to go! The baby is in position and my cervix has softened, so we'll see next week if there's any more progress! Brian's mom flies in tonight and will stay for the summer, and with the holiday this weekend and the baby shower next weekend, I'm hoping the last few weeks will pass quickly!
P.S. We do have names narrowed down, but are waiting to see Jr. before officially announcing anything, so (sorry!) you'll just have to be patient!
4 comments:
wish we could be at your baby shower, or that you were here so we could give you one! it is so fun though, enjoy!
Glad to hear you're off bed rest and doing well! It's getting closer...!!!
I'm so excited for you! I can't wait to meet Jr.! Glad things are going well and you're off bed rest!!!!
I'm glad that everything is ok. I'm excited to see you at your shower!
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