Just wanted to take some time to update everyone after today's doctor appointment. Sunday I started having some dizzy spells and I could tell my blood pressure was up. Instead of calling the doctor I decided to wait it out until today for my regularly scheduled appointment. Come to find out. This morning my heart rate was at 141bpm, and my blood pressure was 163/95. Yikes!! I also have protein in my urine.
Diagnosis: Preeclampsia.
No wonder I feel so awful. At home right now enjoying down time during Drew's nap, but I am definitely not feeling any better. I keep losing color in my face and feeling like I am going to pass out, I also keep having contractions in my lower back, but nothing that would indicate labor. Hmmmm.... what else. Oh, I also found out today that I am 2cm dilated, but I still have a thick cervix (might be TMI for some). Oh, and I haven't gained one pound since my last visit. This made me very happy, and also gave me permission to finish off a box of Girl Scout cookies on my own... oops!!
This evening Gigi (Tim's mom) is going to be taking Drew for a couple of hours so that Tim and I can get organized. I thought I still had 5 weeks to do that, but I really feel like we are running out of time now. My baby shower is on Saturday, I hope I am not on a downward spiral until after that.
I have some really cute pictures of Drew from last week. I will update everyone just as soon as I can.
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take care of yourself sis..dont overdo it.
141 bpm..dang..that is my heartrate during my harder running days.
be safe..as always drew is looking great..maybe when he is older you can leave him with me a week and i can show him the hiking around here..
again..take care of yourself..
oh and tell tim to BE CAREFUL on the bike..for real.
it isnt so much what he does..it is stupid people in cars.
love you .
take care of yourself...and in the word's of jillian...I am blog stalking...LOL....if you need anything please don't be afraid to ask!
cuidate mucho nenaaaaa!
drew is adorable! i love him..
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