Appointment Update

Big news at my appointment today. As most of you probably know, I've been experiencing some high blood pressure issues since the beginning of this pregnancy. I have had two 24 hour urine tests and all of the blood work that comes along with that. Both have come back with protein in my urine, but the blood work always comes back normal. My blood pressure will be high one min. but then I'll have it rechecked and it is normal, needless to say my MW is stumped! I don't exhibit any of the other signs of Pre-E, except high blood pressure and the protein. All of this to say, I am now labeled as, "High Risk".

Since I am "High Risk" my MW wants me to come in twice a week for Non-Stress Tests (NST). I go in for the first one on the 22nd then again that Friday. From that point on I will schedule them for the next week as I go in.

My MW and I were talking about pitocin and C-Section and how I said I don't want either, then he brings up that I may have to be induced because of my high blood pressure. He says I may be able to make it to 39 weeks, but if my blood pressure stays inconsistent then I may have to be induced earlier than that. We will just go week by week and see how things progress from there.

Other than all of that, I feel great, sleepy, but really great. I am kind of surprised that I am having to go through all of this testing, but I am so glad that my MW is being proactive and taking precautions to keep me and our Little Guy safe and healthy.

P.S. DH is coming home really soon!! Stay tuned for more information on that!