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Mild Preeclampsia.

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onmyway_0x

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Mild Preeclampsia. Posted: 06-06-07 16:48pm


so my bp was high again and there was a bit of protein in my urine. No swelling but my doctor is pretty sure I have developed just a mild case of pre-e. I have to do a 24 urinalysis ( fun fun ) and I'm definately on modified bedrest. I have an ultrasound scheduled for friday and depending on my urinalyis I may even be admitted to the hosiptal tomorrow. But he said if I am it probably wont be for too long and I'll more than likely be sent home and put on bed rest. If the case is severe ( which he pretty much assured me it isn't ) they would deliver..but they could possibly decide to do that even if it's just a mild case as well. I'm 37 weeks on Saturday... that's considered full term right? meh... I don't know. He said many women develop it here or later, just mild cases and they are monitered and get plenty of rest and go full term and deliver healthy babies... So although it is very serious, if taken care of properly I'll be just fine. I feel so sad... I don't know why, I'm just disappointed and a little scared. Like I said it's not 100% but , it kinda is lol ya know? I feel guilty and fat! On top of all that I've gained 8 lbs in the past week, which he is also quite concerned about because I assured him that my appetite hasn't increased ... if anything it has decreased Who know's I'm just all messed up. I also called work to let them know and tell them I'm done... I don't have any other options and she asked me If I could AT LEAST do my shift tomorrow. I told them no I couldn't I am on B-E-D-R-E-S-T ... and the broad didn't even give a crap, didn't even sound concerned , all she could say was "well I don't how we're gonna cover your shifts" Like I've been telling her for some time she's gonna have to ease up on my schedules because something could happen and I might not make it in AND I told her I can't open and close by myself anymore (just in case something happened! I wouldn't want to risk it!) and that's all I'm scheduled for so oh well it's her problem now. medical answer retail sorry. I'm just not having a good day and that just topped it off. So that's my long vent. Sorry for babbling.

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babyAndy

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Posted: 06-06-07 17:11pm


That sucks that you are going through so much, your work doesnt sound to supportive! Are you on Mat leave for a year now? As long as your dr has reassured you that everything will be fine I would trust him or her. If they admit you, it sucks but its for the best. You will be in the best place possible for you and your baby. Vent anytime!!!

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Bridget

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Posted: 06-06-07 17:18pm


aw, don't be scared or disappointed! it's nothing you did! you're being monitored and you're on bed rest, that'll most likely be the extent of it. if not, 37 weeks is full term. i had the high bp and the protein in the urine too, and i went 3 days over and was induced for an unrelated incident. i'm sure you don't need me to tell you, but bed rest sucks! i felt so lazy and guilty because nick had to do all the household chores when he got home from working all day. other than that i really tried not to think about it and stress over it. don't worry! i'm sure everything is fine! oh, and that is so ridiculous about your work. they should be thankful that you worked up until you did. that makes me mad!

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kaerbear

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Posted: 06-06-07 18:06pm


sorry to hear the news but hey it's still mild. gotta find a silver lining in everything. bed rest won't be that bad it's only a few weeks until your due date and you have the best excuse in the world for people to step up and help you out around the house. That woman at your work sounds like a real winner. Just put work faaaaaaar from your mind it's out of your hands. Don't have any guilt about this because there is nothing you can do about it. I asked my doc if there was anything I could do to prevent pre-e because I was worried about my weight gain and she said no, except to take it easy when she told me to. Anyway, put your feet up and hope you feel better soon. *edited - weird, I put a bad word and they replaced it with 'person'

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KatieFlower

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Posted: 06-06-07 18:59pm


wow I can't believe the woman at your work. She sounds like a total nerd.

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vanessalouanne

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Posted: 06-07-07 00:08am


ahh im sorry girl, sometimes it has nothing at all to do with weight and im sure that 8 lbs was a lot of fluids.. just think your almost done!! 37 weeks is full term so if the doctor decides to induce you you made it! good luck!! enjoy bedrest as much as possible ... haha if it makes you feel any better i put myself on bedrest a few days ago lol. laying feels good right now

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onmyway_0x

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Posted: 06-07-07 15:37pm


so like i said mild preeclampsia. They haven't admitted me , as of right now everything seems okay , I have a scan tomorrow, they would've done it sooner but the hospital was backed up or something. Right now bp is high but it has not increased in the past two days so it's stable. They will be monitering me regularly and I think a nurse may even come see me at home ... not too sure about that yet though. So just plenty of rest, proper diet , and very little activity. But they aren't really thinking about inducing me yet ... so thats good! I just want her in there as long as possible so she gets big and healthy, but like everyone has said at least I'm full term so If she has to come... she'll be ok! I'm sure with this whole stuck at home on my bum thing you'll all be hearing from me... A LOT. haha thanks for all the kind words ladies.

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