Yesterday I went in for my non-stress test, as well as an exam with one of my doctor's partners, as my doctor was away at a conference. I had my Group B strep test, and an exam, but I was not dilated yet at all. There was some concern however with my blood pressure. There was also a some protein in the urine sample that I had to give. Both of these things could be pointing to the early stages of preeclampsia (which is basically high blood pressure). I am on blood pressure medication, so the fact that my blood pressure has gone up is not good. I have to do a 24 hour urine collection, bring it in to the doctor on Monday, have blood drawn again and go in on Tuesday to see my doctor and have another non-stress test. Depending on what they find in the urine, and how my blood pressure is on Tuesday, there is a chance that I would be put into the hospital to deliver the baby as the only cure for preeclampsia is delivery of the baby. This would be the safest thing for the baby and for me. I will be 37 weeks on Wednesday, which is full term. If things are okay on Tuesday, I would assume that I will still go for my ultrasound on Wednesday and back to see my doctor on Friday. So basically depending on what is found, the only day I will not be at the doctor this week is Thursday unless I would be in the hospital delivering.
I have been put on strict orders to take it easy and pretty much be a couch potato this weekend, so that is my plan. Please keep us in your prayers.
The Mallers
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