6 weeks left...can you believe it!! Over the last few doctors visits, my blood pressure has been creeping up higher and higher. The highest it's been was 150/100 but after I lay down and rest for a bit, it goes back to something like 130's/80's. Thank goodness, I am not pre-eclamptic, just having the high BP (I keep praying that it doesn't happen). I think some of it has to do with stress and just my personality. I get myself so worked up for appointments, I always worry about having high BP and having to go on bed rest early...crazy I know. When the nurse calls my name and I see that BP cuff...it's like instant panic attack. I have been trying to relax more and change my way of thinking. I need to learn that things happen for a reason and to just enjoy being pregnant. I still have a lot on my plate and I know that doesn't help either.
Anyways, the doctor has reduced me to 1/2 days at work which is a really nice break but not a really nice paycheck. When I get home from work, I am to do nothing but rest and prop my feet up.I am also going twice a week to appointments. Now I am not one to just sit and relax when there is laundry, dishes, or cleaning to do. Darin has been a huge help around the house but I feel bad not being able to help. I still have a lot to do to get ready for the baby but I just need to take my time and do a little each day.
I went today for a check up and had a sonogram with a biophysiological profile. Apparently, its a test that involves a few measurements taken during the sonogram to see how the baby is developing. It's kinda like an APGAR score but before birth. My doctor wanted it done to make sure the baby was developing correctly with my high blood pressure issues. I am grateful to say that Baby P got an 8/8 and looked great! He currently weighs 4lb 14 oz. I am so happy that everything looked good, I just pray it stays that way. I will scan the sonogram pics this weekend and post them soon.
Overall, I am feeling pretty good. I am definately exhausted but who isn't. I have just started to retain some fluid, my ankles swell if I am up all day. Sleeping isn't easy, especially when you get up to pee every 2 hours but it's ALL worth it!! I have offically gained 4 pounds so far but I am sure that will increase by the week from here on out!! I am trying hard not to just eat & eat everything in sight but the OREO's have been calling my name lately! My latest cravings are grapes, strawberries, and dairy queen. I am still really strict with my sodium intake and mostly drinking just water. In the mean time, we are just hoping and praying that everything goes well, my BP stays down and we have a healthy little boy!!
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I was the same way with the blood pressure!!! I was such a freak... the more I thought about it, the more I freaked out, and the higher my bp was. The nurses would let me sit there for a few minutes before taking my bp and that helped too. I had some pretty high recordings, but never had protein or any other pre-eclampsia symptoms. They also had me take it at home and it was SO low compared to the office... Glad to hear Baby P is doing great!!
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