Matt and I went for our 38 weeks check up today and not much has changed. My blood pressure is still high 142/92, however there is no evidence of protein in my urine, so I do not have preeclempsia, not yet at least. I am 50% effaced, which unfortunately is not enough to be induced with my high blood pressure. Ella's heartbeat was 142 BPM. We are scheduled to go back to the doctor on Friday for another check up and to have a stress test. So we are officially playing the waiting game and the possibilities are...
1. Protein develops in my urine; can be induced
2. Cervix thins more; can be induced
3. Go into labor on my own
Check back Friday for another update!
July 28, 2009
July 21, 2009
37 Weeks Check Up...
Today was our 37 weeks check up. I had a relaxed morning, lying around watching TV, so I was surprised to hear that my blood pressure was elevated, 136/83 and I was swollen, however if they think that was swollen they should see my cankles in the evening . I was convinced since our last appointment that with all the pressure and pain I've been feeling, Ella has started to drop...oh contraire, quite the opposite actually. The doctor was actually surprised by how high she still is, I believe her exact words were "super high." Since "good" news always comes in three's, here's the kicker, the doctor can't tell if Ella is head down or butt down, since she's so "high" the doctor thinks she may be butt down. So, to recap, I may have preeclampsia, TBD with 24 hour urine collection on Thursday and I have to have an ultrasound Friday to determine Ella's position. The only good news today was that Ella's heartbeat was 14o BPM and that my enormous belly is "all baby", also exact words used by the doctor. Stay tuned for an update Friday afternoon!
July 14, 2009
36 Weeks Check Up...
Matt and I had our 9 months (36 weeks) check up today. Ella's heartbeat was 147 BPM and she is head down, so we're making some progress. I have not dilated at all, but am 25% effaced, which means my cervix has thinned 25%. Our bi-monthly appointments have now changed to weekly appointments, so our next appointment is July 21.
July 04, 2009
Ella's Nursery & Bathroom...
With less than 6 weeks until Ella's arrival, Matt and I finished decorating Ella's nursery and bathroom. I think it looks GREAT!!! Matt did an awesome job with the design for the bathroom walls! Click the link to the right to see all the pictures.
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