Jamie's 36 week 1 day pregnancy update.....

My update:

36 weeks & 1 day

Pregnancy was a smooth ride up until 31 weeks and 3 days. That was my FIRST trip to the hospital maternity ward for elevated BP, swelling and headaches. It was the day I found out 10/17 that I was officially diagnosed with pre-eclampsia and the course of treatment was bed rest. Wrapping my brain around  that word and all it entailed was not easy! I was taken out of work on medical leave (about 8 weeks prior than anticipated)…. CHALLENGING!  All the best laid plans could not prepare me for that statement…..No driving, cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping etc….Learning to let go, accept and RELAX  was my treatment! Also allowing others to do all the things at home and work I was accustomed to….

So for 5 weeks on bed rest I am working on those goals. I have been back to the hospital several times since with BP issues, some for a few hrs others overnight frustrating  and scary  at times.  I made it past the crucial 34 weeks happily as it is now safer to deliver w/ baby girl’s lungs are mature.

 

The latest was my OB apt this week (Wednesday 11/18); had a non-stress test which is a 20 min test of fetal heart rate, activity then ultrasound to check amniotic fluid levels. Baby is well and lively! My BP has been steady at 140/80 (none of those scary 170/100’s!). Decision to not induce this coming Tuesday 11/24 was made due to my cervix not being ripe at all and that would put me at increased risk of C-section if induced so plan is to induce the following Tuesday 12/1 at 37 weeks 6 days gestation. This has given me some more certainty in the process. Still excited and scared! But they will induce me at any time before then if BP rises again, if I get headaches, visual changes, right upper epigastric pain, nausea/vomiting, labs that indicate (blood/urine) an increase in pre-eclampsia or just do not feel ‘right’; or if on my next non-stress test this Friday (11/20) there is concern or at my next ultrasound/OB appointment (Wednesday 11/25) off to induction we go….

 

My bag is packed, we have bassinet set up in our bedroom with changing table and supplies/clothes. The car seat is in Gene’s truck all ready to go. So that is my update just here home on bed rest, relaxing and waiting! J

LESS THAN 2 weeks to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, Jamie! I am so sorry to hear of all this "fun" you've been having!

But, I am soooooooooooooo glad to hear that little baby girl is doing well!!!!!!

I know I don't "know" you, but I am sooooooooooo excited for you!!!!

You are such a sweet, wonderful person....and I just know you'll be a wonderful mother!!!!! =)

Pics! Pics! We, well, I, want pics! LOL

Biiiiiiiiig hugs,
Heather =)

Thanks hubby took some tonight will try to get online in a day or so. Looked at your new pic great, was looking for updated blog too (I know pesky ain't I!)

Wow! Almost there. Pretty soon you'll be holding that precious angle in your arms and all this will be a distant memory. Take care. I'll be thinking of you often. Sending my best wishes to you, your husband and baby girl.

Thanks yes had a nonstress test today all is still well next one is tuesday with my u;ltrasound and MD apt they luckily made them all on same day........

Jamie,
Haven't been on here in a long time. I knew you were pregnant, but hadn't known of all your problems. Thank God the docs know how to handle the complications that do arise! Glad to hear your baby girl is doing well in there. Will be checking in to see pics in the near future. Hang in there and keep calm for her.
All the best to you --
Maria

so glad to hear things are going well and you've made it so far!  Best of luck to you and your hubby!