At the risk of having this blog be just "Here's what my blood pressure is doing today", here's the latest with me.
Went to my GP this morning. She's new to me this pregnancy as my other doctor moved, but I LOVE her. She's so on the ball, and I really trust her. Anyway, after showing her my bp readings for the last week, then she checked it herself, the verdict is that I need meds. Yuck. I knew it was inevitable, I was really hoping to have them delayed awhile. She also wants me to give up working altogether which is just as well- I was finished at the university anyway so it just means giving up my church job.
They're working on getting a nurse to come to my house every second day to check my bp "officially", but the program doesn't start until 18 weeks so I have to wait awhile. In the meantime I have to continue to monitor my bp myself and she also gave me the strips to check my urine myself. The fun continues!
So, I have official orders to lie on the couch. That is my new job. I'm not on official "bedrest", but I have to take it as easy as possible.
It's only 12 1/2 weeks. I'm going to lose my mind before this pregnancy is over.
Last night we had friends come over for a visit. They're really lovely friends, have been very supportive, and brought us a little congratulations card with a baby's foot on it that says something like "those little toes will tiptoe into your heart". It is the exact same card that another couple gave us when we announced our pregnancy with Charlotte. Major deja vu. I hope that's the end of deja vu in this pregnancy.
Please grow, little baby. Grow grow grow.
9 comments:
Grow, baby, grow.
I'm so glad you're getting a good vibe from your GP and that she's being careful. I hope you can stock up on dvd's and novels and other pleasant and restful distractions to help make the time "relaxing" easier.
I hope so too! No more Deja vu!!!! I am happy you like your doctor. Make sure to follow the advice and take good care of yourself. Hugs!
Oh wow. I know it must be an overwhelming feeling to start bedrest now, but thank goodness for wonderful doctors and great care! It really sounds like they're doing everything possible for you (and you deserve nothing less)!
Grow baby . . . keep growing. . .
Rest up Heather. It will all be worth it in the end xo
I'm sending you lots of low BP vibes!! I hope resting up will help it go down.
I'm chanting grow baby grow for you too! It is a long road, but at least you know that you will be doing everything you can to bring Charlottes' sibling home. Knitting perhaps?
thinking of you and hoping the bp stays in check.
It's hard but you can do it. It will be worth every moment if it helps bring home a healthy baby :)
Yeay 12.5 weeks.
Hang in there! Don't worry about having to start the bp meds now, it's better to have it under control, than not.
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