Oh, blood pressure, what did I ever do to you???
Since Sunday it's been going up. I've had a couple of good-ish readings like 125/80, but most of them have been higher than 140/90. I had 155/115 once (dropped a few minutes later) and 150/100 a number of times.
Of course, this is the only week since I got pregnant that I don't have a doctor's appointment. I called my GP and will see her Thursday morning. I will not hesitate to go to emergency if it stays really high in the meantime.
This is so, so close to our pregnancy with Charlotte. I can't know exactly because things weren't monitored this closely last time, but I know that somewhere between 12-14 weeks my bp went up. I really wish this wasn't happening. I've been resting as much as possible. I know all the doctors will do would be put me on meds, and they're no help to the baby, so it just sucks all around.
Please grow, little baby.
My MFM is down south, like everyone else around here, but I see her a week from today on her first day back. What a list of questions I will have.
I really, really don't think I could handle another dead baby. This baby HAS to come home.
7 comments:
Ugh, nothing worse for your blood pressure than bad blood pressure readings :(
Get thee to a couch and don't move. Do not pass go. I will think good thoughts for your blood pressure, you just sit around and let people wait on you.
xoxox hang in there
I know it's scary, but all this monitoring is excellent.You are taking good care of this baby, just like Charlotte, but now you are aware of what you need to do, what you need to ask for.
I won't give empty reassurances, but I will say that I'm thinking of you both, with hope.
Ugh is right. I'm so sorry, and I'm hoping very hard that things get better soon and that this baby grows and grows.
Thinking of you.
oh, how I wish you could just will your blood pressure down. I am guessing that worrying and knowing the bp is not helping. Keep your fluids up and your activity down... thinking low bp thoughts for you...
Oh Heahter you poor thing. It must be so terrifying for you. I guess you just have to remind yourself that most babies do live. Loss is still rare. We were still the odd ones out last time. The odds are still in this baby's favour.
Keep us posted. You're in my thoughts.
UGh I am sorry this is happening. I am keeoing you in my thoughts. I agree DEFINITELY GET TO THE COUCH AND DON"T MOVE!
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