Every update is a little bit more exciting than the last for us. As of last time, I reported my blood pressure was still high but no protein. Last week that changed. We went in for a weekly prenatal appointment to find my blood pressure at 158/110. Whoops! Routinely, they do the rest of the prenatal appointment, check for protein in my urine...yep it was there. My OB decided to go ahead and check for dilation and effacement and run a StrepB test because she wanted to send us to labor and delivery to monitor my BP. We spent about an hour in triage doing a non stress test and monitoring my BP. It slowly started to drop after laying on my side and relaxing thankfully. They released us and sent me to do labs to check for pre-e again. And again, thankfully my labs came back okay with only slightly low platelets but nothing really to be concerned about.
Today, again, my BP was just as high as it was last week at the appointment. I had an NST then an appointment with my OB. My OB then comes in and says "I think I want you to go to L&D again today and I think its time to induce!" "AH! When?" and she says "Next week, if your blood pressure goes down today!" Continues appointment to do cervical check, 1cm dilated and 70% effaced. She calls L&D to let them know we are headed that way and to schedule an induction date. She asks us "Tuesday on NYE or Thursday, January 2nd?" Meanwhile, Heath and I stare at each other with wide eyes and blurt out "January 2nd!" I know that was a moment of slight panic and sheer excitement at the same time for us. NYE was just a little too soon but January 2nd was just enough time to prepare and spend a couple more days together. As you might have guessed, L&D released us and let us come home with strict orders of bed rest for me until next week.
SOOO...we are having a baby next week on January 2nd!!!!!!
(Unless my BP is out of control and OB decides to go ahead and induce at one the next two appointments I have on Thursday and Monday!)
If you can join us in prayer for first and foremost for Heath and I as we spend this last week with family and just the two of us together. Secondly, for me to literally RELAX and take bed rest seriously. The last thing we want is for my body to begin to develop pre-eclamspia all the sudden or any side effects of high blood pressure. Lastly, that we can be at peace and get last minute things together before he is here next week! (So much for nesting...my baseboards need cleaned yall!) ;-)
I am hoping to update at least one more time before he is here next week! Until then, here are a few pictures to hold you over!
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| 27 to 36 weeks! |
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| First load of the cutest laundry possible! |
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| Heath's Graduation Dinner! So proud! |
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| Part of the gallery wall in Griffs room! |
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| He will be the best dad. |
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| Sweet baby at 34 weeks! |
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| A print my sweet friend Kelsee made for me. It turned out perfect! |
This week, baby is the size of a: watermelon! (19 to 22 in, 6.5 lbs) At our 34 week ultrasound, he weighed 5 lbs and was in the 22 percentile. Little bub!
Due date: January 17th, 2014
How far along: 36 weeks!
Next appointment: Thursday, December 26th for a NST, Monday, December 30th for NST, ultrasound and prenatal!
Gender: ITS A BOY!!!!
Total weight gain/loss: 40 whopping pounds. :) more cushion for the nugget. HA!
Stretch marks: Not on the belly! But somewhere else, ha!
Swelling: YES. It is MORE than obvious if you have seen me in the last few weeks people. Face, hands and feet are AWFUL especially for the first half of the day. So bad that it hurts to put shoes on and clench my fists. Looking forward to looking (and feeling) normal soon haha!
Maternity clothes: Yes of course! If you're 34 weeks and not, there is something wrong. PLUS you're totally missing out.
Belly button: Flat and flush with my belly!
Sleep: Meh...What is that? It is rare to have a good night of sleep as of late. If I am not waking up to go to the bathroom, its because my hands are extremely swollen, or I have to roll over!
Food cravings/aversions: Clementines and Blue Bell peppermint ice cream!
Movement: Of course. Now he is running out of room and his favorite place to go is in my ribs. He also likes to stick his little hiney out!
Wedding ring: Off :-( and replaced with a cheap-o diamond band from Dillards!
What I miss: Not being swollen and being able to be up and doing whatever I want.
What I'm loving: First of all...being home with my husband since he just graduated and is on the hunt for a job! I wish he could work from home with me for all of life because I love him here with me! Secondly, at our last ultrasound at 34 weeks, we were told he has lots of dark hair. I CANT WAIT TO SEE IT!
What I'm looking forward to: Welllll....the fact that we will have our little one in our arms in almost a week. YES REALLY! We are getting induced January 2nd if my blood pressure can stay under control until then!
Best moment this week: The past few weeks have been eventful again. Heath graduating, me finishing working, relaxing at home. And finding out we will have Griffin home with us in a little over a week!
Milestones: Well, we haven't delivered yet! Haha! My blood pressure being so high and the chance of preeclampsia possibly rearing it's ugly head, every appointment is up in the air and an accomplishment if I get to leave and come home!
