I found out last week that I have preeclampsia. My blood pressure was high at my last appointment so they sent me to labor and delivery to get monitored. Everything was normal there but they ordered a 24 hour urine test to see if I was spilling protein which is the main sign of preeclampsia. I had to keep my pee in the fridge in a big jug for 24 hours. Sean was very happy about that.
Anyway, now I have to go every Tuesday and Friday for nonstress tests. They hook me up to a fetal heartbeat monitor, contraction monitor, and blood pressure monitor and then I get to sit there til they tell me I can go. They also do an ultrasound to check the amniotic fluid levels. On Friday all was well. They made me get steroid shots on Friday and Saturday to help mature the babies lungs incase she comes early.
I am not on bedrest but limited activity. I was told not to stand or walk for long periods and not carry or lift anything heavy. This is proving to be quite the challenge with a demanding preschooler, a nursery that is certainly not finished, and a husband who has to work alot.
So cross your fingers, say a prayer, do a chant, whatever you all do, that Jillian stays put until after the first of May. I would really like that emerald.
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Sean, Aimee, Samantha and Jillian
3 comments:
I say go for April -- the birthstone is a diamond and diamonds are a girls best friend. ;)
Seriously though, you will both be in our thoughts and prayers for a healthy delivery and a healthy baby girl. Can't wait to see pics!
Good luck girl!
Samantha was born in April. I won't be 37 weeks til May so I really need to wait til then.
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