In anticipation for today's OB appointment, I packed my hospital bag last night. I didn't actually think I was going to need it, but thought that it was probably time to have it ready to go.
I needed it today. I arrived at the hospital around 830am and had my first appointment at 10. I met with my new BP dr who wasn't concerned about me and discharged me to the GD for monitoring as I was not deemed to have high blood pressure. Yay, score 1 point for R!
My OB appointment was scheduled for 2pm, so at the hospital I waited. It wasn't too bad though as I have a couple of friends on staff here that helped me pass the time.
My first test was the NST. It didn't go so well. Apparently, when you are in labour the baby's hour drops during a contraction and then rises again after. If you're not in labour, this shouldn't happen - of course it happened to me.
I then went on the ultrasound where I scored perfect on the BPP, but it wasn't enough for my OB to be happy. He admitted to the hospital for monitoring for at least two days.
I have also been having some bad headaches and vision issues lately so I'm also on the pre eclampsyia watch. 24 hour urine = fun times.
Right now, I'm settled and calmer. It was a bit of a whirlwind day, but LMI and I are doing well and hoping we can stay together like this for a little while longer.
Today I am 34w4d...
-R.
wow, never a dull moment for you. I am so sorry about all of this. I am hoping that everything is ok- thinking of you and this baby girl....
ReplyDeleteoh gosh honey im so sorry.
ReplyDeletei hope little miss stays in for a while, but if she doesn't i know she will be just fine. one of the girls on twitter just had her babe at same gestation for pre-e and he didn't even have to stay in NICU past when she was in hospital. hoping this in NOT the case for you though.
thinking of you and babe.
xoxo
lis
You're is good hands R. If you were to have her early it would be scary, BUT I am hopeful after a little time in the NICU/Special care nursery and you'd be taking her home within a few weeks. I am not trying to diminish any fears of yours or make light of your situation I was born a 31.5 weeks and mt brother at 25.5 weeks and you'd never know it today. You've done so well. Congratulate yourself on making it this far.
ReplyDeleteOiy!! Thanks for the update R! Thinking of you, A and LMI...
ReplyDeleteThinking of you with the little bit of energy I have left today:)
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Oh hon! Thinking of you and hoping a little hospital rest is all you need!!
ReplyDeleteHoping all goes well for you. Sounds like a couple of days rest and monitoring may really help your little one stay in there a bit longer. Take care!!
ReplyDeleteOk, the hospital sucks, but the bright side is they are being cautious with you and LMI, and that is good. I hope you can get some rest in there!!
ReplyDeleteOy vey! Hope you are doing well and are back home quickly. But the monitoring will get you more peeks at LMI!
ReplyDeleteOh my, that is quite stressful to be admitted like that without warning. I am glad that you felt settled by the end of the day. I am thinking of you and hoping that all is well.
ReplyDeleteR--it is stressful but I imagine you feel a little relieved to have constant monitoring. I hope you and LMI are doing well. Please update soon!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had the foresight to pack a bag. When that happened to me I had nothing with me. I'm thinking of you and hoping that the two of you can hang on a little longer, but even if not, LMI will be just fine, because she is going to be a trooper like her mother!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you. I can only imagine how you must be feeling, but knowing that you are in the safest place for little miss it at this point has to help. Big hugs my friend!
ReplyDeleteYou're in my thoughts. Hoping all is well and glad you're in good hands. *hugs*
ReplyDeletethinking of you, hoping she stays put a bit longer.
ReplyDeleteOk wow. This was Th and you are quiet. I trust all is well on your end. You are in the best hands and you are a vigilant mother who will keep an eye on every move.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking about all you guys. Little Miss, come home soon, just take your time sweet girl.
thinking of you and wondering if you are okay. hope all is going well.
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lis
I know I'm late here but I'm thinking about you and hope all is well! I was so scared when I failed my NST but I passed my BPP too and all is well here as you know! Hope the same is true for you. Much love to you and LMI!!
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