I just saw my doc. She said my cervix is long and closed, but my BP is up. She is putting me on bed rest until further notice.
I get to do the 24-hour urine collection (yippee) and have to go get some blood work done Friday morning. I will see my doc again Friday so she can check on how I'm doing.
I have been under some work related stress lately, so I think this is probably a good solution for now.
My in laws are coming in town today for my baby shower this weekend. I hope I'm feeling better by Saturday.
Thanks everyone for your suggestions and kind words. It helped when I was freaking out a little.
“Life is not orderly. No matter how we try to make it so, right in the middle of it lose a leg, fall in love, drop a jar of applesauce.” - Natalie Goldberg
Post by sunshineray on Aug 21, 2013 8:49:54 GMT -5
Glad you got some answers! Work stress can definitely cause the elevated BP. Now you get to relax and binge on Netflix. Hope everything is back to normal at your follow up!
“Life is not orderly. No matter how we try to make it so, right in the middle of it lose a leg, fall in love, drop a jar of applesauce.” - Natalie Goldberg
“Life is not orderly. No matter how we try to make it so, right in the middle of it lose a leg, fall in love, drop a jar of applesauce.” - Natalie Goldberg
If you put your feet up and actually REST between now and the weekend, then yes, your BP and swelling will go down and you'll be able to go to your shower. I had 'forced R+R' late in my pg and I was amazed at how skinny my ankles got back down to when I had to stay in bed for 4 days.
If you put your feet up and actually REST between now and the weekend, then yes, your BP and swelling will go down and you'll be able to go to your shower. I had 'forced R+R' late in my pg and I was amazed at how skinny my ankles got back down to when I had to stay in bed for 4 days.
The shower is at my house, so at least I won't have to go anywhere! MIL, my H's aunt, and my BFF will be in town so I won't have to worry about doing anything to prep.
“Life is not orderly. No matter how we try to make it so, right in the middle of it lose a leg, fall in love, drop a jar of applesauce.” - Natalie Goldberg
Post by glassofsyrah on Aug 21, 2013 12:31:43 GMT -5
Rest up! Chat with us all day and watch trashy tv. When I was on bed rest, my H made me a whole collection of snacks and drinks on the coffee table so I could stay on the couch ALL DAY. It was the best and I felt so much better after giving myself time to relax.
Rest up! Chat with us all day and watch trashy tv. When I was on bed rest, my H made me a whole collection of snacks and drinks on the coffee table so I could stay on the couch ALL DAY. It was the best and I felt so much better after giving myself time to relax.
This is a good idea!
My in laws got here a little while ago and MIL is going to make dinner tonight. She's already asked me what else needs to be done around the house.
“Life is not orderly. No matter how we try to make it so, right in the middle of it lose a leg, fall in love, drop a jar of applesauce.” - Natalie Goldberg
“Life is not orderly. No matter how we try to make it so, right in the middle of it lose a leg, fall in love, drop a jar of applesauce.” - Natalie Goldberg