Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Will it be this week?

Dr appt yesterday revealed some potentially concerning news...
  • Bloood pressure was up - I usually have really low blood pressure. My number wasn't really high for normal range, but high for me.
  • Protein in urine
  • Gained over 2 lbs in a week
So... these could be signs of preeclampsia, combined with my problems with swelling overnight. I have to go back Thu morning to see if the symptoms have gone away or gotten worse. And we will "discuss my options" - basically, this means decide if we should induce.

In other news -
  • Still barely more than 1cm dilated
  • 80% effaced - progress!
  • Dropped about 1cm more
  • Baby is estimated at about 8lbs!!!
Ryan thinks we should give her the middle name of Hippo.

We are really hoping I go into labor on my own today or tomorrow. Please come out, Baby Beluga! Mommy's kidneys are begging you!

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posted by stephanietrunzo @ 11:38 AM   1 comments

1 Comments:

At 7:54 PM, Blogger kari said...

I think I've gained too much this week too, but mostly because my motivation to prepare food has topped out at ice cream and pancakes (not together; although now that I mention it ...).

Today's my due date. Last appointment I was less than 1 cm, and not effaced at all. Sigh. If my water broke in public, I'd be delighted, not mortified.

Good luck Steph!

 

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