The end is in sight! Last night I had a routine check-up which indicated high levels of protein in my urine. That coupled with excessive swelling in my feet/ankles, hands, and face lead the physician's assistant to believe there is a chance that I have a preeclampsia. The other characteristic sign of this disorder is high blood pressure, but my levels have been normal throughout pregnancy. The only cure for preeclampsia is delivery. So...I was sent directly from the doctor's office to labor and delivery at the hospital. I was hooked up to several monitors to check my blood pressure and also collect a blood sample which would provide more insight. I also completed a non-stress test to monitor fetal movement.
We were at the hospital for about three hours before being released. I did have a couple of reports of high blood pressure, but I assume this was related more to stress than anything. The nurse said that the baby was doing well, but also shared with me that I was having contractions! I was shocked! I hadn't felt a thing. She said I had approximately five in my first hour at the hospital. I told her if that was the extent of contractions then I could handle labor! Ha! I realize they'll be much worse.
The results of the blood test did not indicate any concerns, and the contractions stopped so I went home with my "pee jugs" and was put on bedrest at least through today. I have to collect my urine for 24 hours and return it to the hospital this evening. After the doctor has the results then she'll tell me how to proceed. My understanding from conversations yesterday are that there is a chance I'll be put on bedrest until delivery, but the goal would be for me to make it to 37 weeks to give Baby T a bit more time to bake. They did say that typically their biggest concern is whether the baby is big enough, but they're not concerned with that in our case. I measured 40 weeks yesterday!
The realization that this kiddo is coming is more real than ever. I definitely didn't feel prepared to have a baby yesterday. BJ is in the garage, as I type, cleaning out the car and prepping to install the car seat. We also need to get our bags packed. BJ has been amazing through this entire process and won't let me lift a finger, which can be difficult for me. It is nice being taken care of though!
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