Thursday, September 17, 2009

Dr's Appt 2 days past due date

Well a mix of news. I'll present it in chronological order.

1. My blood pressure was high 140/80 and they immediately hooked me up for a non stress test and also preeclampsia labs. So I had the belt hooked up to my belly to keep track of the baby's heartbeat while I pushed a button every time I felt the baby move. At the same time I was also having blood drawn for the lab... however 2 tries in one arm produced no blood... she asked if I was dehydrated, I was thirsty so she gave me a cup of water and then drew blood out of the other arm... the non stress test turned out fine... baby was asleep at first but then they put a buzzer to my belly and she perked right up.

2. Dr was concerned about the BP but glad to hear about the loss of the mucous plus. Did a cervical exam (which is SO uncomfortable for me... though I've heard not the case for all women) and we have had some progression! Last week I was 50% effaced, this week I am 80%. Last week baby's head was at minus 2 position in the pelvis and this week she is positioned at zero - so she's dropped so more. And finally... last week I was at zero dialation and this week I am 1-2 centimeters which was super to hear.

3. Based on the high BP I have an appt at the hospital on Saturday (11:00am) to have my BP checked and do a non-stress and then .... assuming I don't go into labor over the weekend on Monday I am at the dr's again to do BP, ultrasound and non-stress. IF my BP is still high on Monday she said she'll induce me... however at the end of my appt today they checked my BP again and it was at 130/80 - still a bit high but obviously better than the 140.

I am hoping/assuming that my BP will be OK and I will allowed to wait for labor to happen on its own. I'm not a huge fan of the idea of being induced but will obviously accept it if that is what the doctor recommends.

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