Yup, you read it right. Yesterday we had our 32 week doctor's appointment. We were going to check my 24 hour urine results and decide what course of action we would take. I thought worst case scenario they would say bed rest at home. Your daddy and I had plans to go to Boone afterwards and get a Christmas tree. Little did we know, that doctor's office would land us in Labor and Delivery. Your Heart Beat was right on track with 150 bpm. However, my blood pressure was 140/96 and then 136/08. Dr. Fishburne, our favorite doctor, was concerned but we waiting until they could track down my 24 hour urine results....Come to find out my Labs were not done yesterday, so he sent us over to Labor and Delivery, mainly just to be able to get quicker lab results...we could have the 24 hour urine results in 1 hour, and blood work in 2. And this would allow them to monitor you and I for a little bit. No biggie. We still thought by noon, we'd be headed to Boone. Man, did we have different cards dealt for us.
My 24 hour urine came back and did show a protein level of 356. Anything over 300 is considered Preeclampsia levels. Ten days ago, it was at 256, so we definitely are spilling more protein, but, at least it still is not at outrageous levels...not yet, at least. But, my blood pressure, despite the BP medicine I have been on for 2 weeks, still spikes when I stand up and move around. I guess the problem with preeclampsia is it can turn for the worse in the matter of seconds. So Hospital bed rest we go. Dr. Vuong told me this and I just started crying. Not sure what else I was expecting. We are here until at least Monday, then on Monday they will decide if I can be on strict bed rest at home, or if we have to stay on hospital bed rest. We are praying for the home bed rest. But, I must say, for the situation we are in, we definitely have it made. We have the best nurses, great doctors, and this room is nicer than mine and most other people's living rooms. I feel like I'm at someone's house, not in a hospital....which makes it a little easier to deal with. Now, if we could work on the bed.
So yesterday was so long....part of it seems like it dragged on forever (and I have 3 days MINIMUM left here?!?) and other times seems to fly by. We gave blood, more blood, and then gave more blood. We have an IV hookup ready in case of an emergency. You know me and my veins! They could only get a good one in my right hand, which is my dominant hand, so I have knocked it, hit it, and smacked it on everything. We check my blood pressure every 4 hours...and 8 hours at night. I have the compression cuffs on both my legs trying to get my swelling to go down. So far, my legs are looking much better, my feet are still just swollen. All in all, so much better. You have to be monitored every shift change, so every 12 hours, or more if needed. You rock it! You do so well the first 30 minutes, they take you off the monitors and you do not have to be checked again until the next shift change! That's my girl!
You are perfect. They did an ultrasound last night to check on your growth and all that fun stuff. A concern with preeclampsia is the mother's high blood pressure restricts the umbilical cord so the baby does not get enough of the nutrients and oxygen you would need, causing you are not be as developed as you should be. NOPE! You are right on track and perfect! PRAISE THE LORD! It was so funny. The ultrasound tech (who knew nothing about our information), said "Your little girl is measuring 31 weeks, 4 days...with an Expected Due Date of 1/29/2012." THAT IS OUR EXACT DAY!!!! Now, granted, the doctor's are just trying to keep you cooking as long as they can, hopefully until week 37, but so comforting for this mama to know you are doing just perfect in there. You weight right now looks to be 3 lb 14 oz. and the ultrasound tech said you were getting the little round baby belly and packing on the weight for delivery. You are being so secretive of your face though. The tech tried and tried, and you just show us little glimpses. That is the one secret you must be keeping. From the little shots we do get, you look like you have your mama's round face! Precious! Oh and P.S. You are still a GIRL!!!! GROW BABY, GROW!!!!
They did get my first round of steroids yesterday and I will receive the second one toward to go ahead and help your lungs mature in case the preeclampsia shows its ugly face and we have to delivery you early. But from everything we saw yesterday with you and these shots, if you were to come, with a little extra love from the doctors and nurses you look like you will thrive and be just wonderful!
Your Poppy and Gigi came yesterday. Gigi stayed all afternoon/evening. Poppy came for the evening. So thankful and glad they came!!!! Daddy was here for it all, and even spent the night. He has been super!! I know people say this all the time, but I can honestly say, through it all, as it gets worse, he keeps shining and steps up and blows me away with his caring help, positive uplifting attitude, and just plan out going above and beyond in everything to make sure you are I are as comfortable as can be! He really does deserve the Husband/Daddy of the year award!!! We're going to have to do something really special for him.
Everyone is at work today, so I am here by myself for a little while. So, I thought I would blog. I have already called my HR department and requested the packet for my LOA/STD. I am going to call the pediatrician we want to see if they are still accepting new babies. I've got to pay some bills. I have the newspaper, 6 magazines, two books, and a Nook. I really think you and I will be okay, until everyone gets off work.
Your daddy and I love you so much sweet girl. You are so perfect and I fall more in love with you every day. You have tons of people asking about you and checking up on you. YOU ARE SO LOVED!
**For all of our faithful family and friends who have asked about preeclampsia. It is so hard to grasp and explain, but here is a very informative link that explains it a little more easier.
www.preeclampsia.org
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