It's been a while since I have posted anything to my blog. Being pregnant can do that to you. Sometimes I just don't feel like doing anything. Last week Wednesday, February 24th I was admitted to the hospital after my check up with my doctor. My blood pressure was measuring 170/110. Obviously something that really concerned my doctor since I was 31 weeks. So he wanted to admit me to observe me and monitor the baby for 24 hrs.
I saw the maternal fetal medicine doctor (high risk pregnancy specialist). He took measurements of the baby which all turned out to be fine. Fortunately, they were able to lower my blood pressure and keep it down. So they released me the following day. I had to do a 24 hr urine collection so they could test for protein. Fortunately, that came back negative and I still do not have pre-eclampsia.
They increased my blood pressure medication from 100 mg once a day to 200 mg twice a day and told me to rest when ever I can. Laying down on my left side helps get oxygen to the baby and lowers your blood pressure. So I've been doing my best to follow doctors orders.
I'm also required to go in to the hospital twice a week for a NST (non stress test) to monitor the baby's heart rate to make sure the blood pressure medication isn't affecting the baby. Then I'm also to see my doctor once a week.
So I'm definitely earning this pregnancy. As of today we technically have eight weeks left. YEAH!
27 Weeks Taken January 29, 2010
I saw the maternal fetal medicine doctor (high risk pregnancy specialist). He took measurements of the baby which all turned out to be fine. Fortunately, they were able to lower my blood pressure and keep it down. So they released me the following day. I had to do a 24 hr urine collection so they could test for protein. Fortunately, that came back negative and I still do not have pre-eclampsia.
They increased my blood pressure medication from 100 mg once a day to 200 mg twice a day and told me to rest when ever I can. Laying down on my left side helps get oxygen to the baby and lowers your blood pressure. So I've been doing my best to follow doctors orders.
I'm also required to go in to the hospital twice a week for a NST (non stress test) to monitor the baby's heart rate to make sure the blood pressure medication isn't affecting the baby. Then I'm also to see my doctor once a week.
So I'm definitely earning this pregnancy. As of today we technically have eight weeks left. YEAH!
27 Weeks Taken January 29, 2010
31 Weeks Taken February 26, 2010
