So.... yesterday was 39 weeks and we had another appointment with the midwives. Turns out my blood pressure was a little high, but had dropped by the end of the meeting. That, combined with the migraine I had over the weekend, puts me on the "watch carefully" list during labor and means another round of testing. If there's been any change in any of my blood tests, they will have to induce at the hospital probably on Thursday. If everything looks ok in the blood work, and I go into active labor on my own during or before next week we can have the baby in the birth center. So for now, more waiting and thinking relaxing, low BP thoughts.
We've had our first couple of monsoon rains this week. They make for crazy evening skies and wonderfully cool, damp mornings. Also, I finally finished the baby blanket I've been working on forever (bed rest does have some advantages). I haven't been able to take a good picture of it yet, but it will show up soon. Joe is now done with work and that makes the days go by faster.
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Good luck with everything in the coming days! My blood pressure got a little high towards the end with Ainsley and the midwives suggested having a small glass of wine and a bath to help. I actually had a glass while in active labor with Ainsley and my blood pressure when I went to the hospital was lower than it had been in weeks. I don't know how you feel about a little wine, but it sure helped me! I can't wait to hear how everything goes and see the new addition to your family!
ReplyDeleteMy doc calls the high BP that then goes away "white coat hypertension", but of course you have other "issues" as well! All the best to you all, and know that we're thinking of you, and breathing with you as well! Much love, Tom & Joanne
ReplyDeleteLove to read these updates. Glad everything is going well:)
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