Well, Mike and went for my weekly appointment today. Things started out pretty good. They took my blood pressure first thing and it went down again, this time to 128/78. So we were feeling pretty good about that. Then the doctor did an ultrasound and said that things were looking good. The baby had enough fluid and was still growing—in fact he now weighs almost 6 lbs! Super! The blood work was all within normal limits again. Great! But now the bad news—the results from my last 24-hour urine sample revealed the protein levels are on the rise again. The protein levels went up from 275 last week to 330 this week. The doctor said that it’s not a huge jump but it is reason enough to be concerned. So as a precaution, he wants to have a home health agency come over and monitor my blood pressure and urine levels on a daily basis. Of course, I’ll still have to go back to the hospital at the start of next week to have my blood work repeated and to repeat the 24-hour urine sample. Then next Wednesday (October 8--my birthday), we'll go back for another ultrasound and to go over the lab results. If things are still looking good, we’ll try to make it another week. But the doctor forewarned us that if the protein levels go up again then we will most likely be parents at the end of next week (probably by cesarean delivery)! Mike and I were both somewhat shocked to hear that, especially because it’s SO soon but we are prepared to do what’s best for my health and the health of our little guy. So we are just kind of playing a waiting game now while I do everything I can do to rest this coming week.
Keep us in your thoughts and stayed tuned for the BIG update next week…….
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You forgot to mention that the only thing the doctor said you can do next week is go to your baby shower. We still want people coming!!! We will just have to wait on you hand and foot and you have to keep your feet elevated. Where are the pictures?
Grandma B. to be
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