Gestational Hypertension

[krissie328]

Well I had a routine ob appt and was admitted for a 24 hour observation at L&D.

It was 180/110. I've never seen it so crazy before. I was quite shocked when she told me. I'm still running too high to be considered safe. I'm just feeling so overwhelmed.

 

[Bevziibubble]

So sorry to hear this. I hope everything is OK

 

[krissie328]

Thanks Bev.

It appears my blood pressure has normalized now. I'm stilll here until this evening though as they are doing a 24 hour observation. :/

 

[Bevziibubble]

I'm glad your blood pressure has normalised now and hopefully it stays that way and you can go home after the observation

 

[krissie328]

Well they released me a little early and now I will be going in for check ups Mondays and Thursdays. The doctor did not seem optimistic I will make it much past 36 weeks. But that seems to be his goal for now.

He wants me off work and on light bed rest until she comes. So I have a meeting with HR tomorrow. I'm really hoping we can afford for me to take the time off work.

I'm gonna try to get a blood pressure cuff to monitor at home. I've had a lot of dizziness and headaches so I am wondering if its connected. I suspect it probably is related.

 

[Bevziibubble]

I hope that you are able to take the time off work to rest and fingers crossed that you will make it to at least 36 weeks

 

[Bonnie11]

Oh dear Krissie! Hope you're feeling better soon. Sounds like rest might be the key for you x

 

[krissie328]

Thanks Bonnie and Bev.

So a little update: I was not feeling well this afternoon so had my blood pressure taken a couple of times. So far it was pretty elevated again. I have called the hospital but nobody has called me back. I am thinking I will end up just walking into L&D here in a bit.

I have been signed off work officially so I am hoping to keep this baby baking longer, but at this rate I am not so sure that is going to be possible.

 

[Bevziibubble]

I hope that they will call you back soon. Thinking of you

 

[krissie328]

Well went into L&D and of course my bp had come down by then. Miss Alice also was moving and looked great. So I am coming back Monday for a scheduled appointment and follow up.

 

[Bevziibubble]

That's typical, but great news that everything was OK. Good luck with your next appointment on Monday

 

[sevenofnine]

Hope you’re doing okay, I have blood pressure issues as well. Very frustrating.

 

[Stormynights]

I had gestational hypertension last pregnancy... They ended up inducing at 37 weeks. I don't think mine crept up until around 32-34 weeks though. They have me on baby aspirin now to hopefully keep it down.

 

[krissie328]

I had gestational hypertension last pregnancy... They ended up inducing at 37 weeks. I don't think mine crept up until around 32-34 weeks though. They have me on baby aspirin now to hopefully keep it down.

I've read some about baby aspirin. Hopefully, I can remember to ask at my appt tomorrow if its appropriate in my case.

I'm hoping to make it to 37 weeks. Hopefully my bp cooperates.

 

[Allie84]

Hey, with my son my BP got nearly that high and I was on bedrest from 36 to 38 weeks, and then I was induced.

Drink tons of water, lay on your left side as much as you can......

This pregnancy I'm on baby aspirin but I was on it with my son as well.....the additional thing is I'm on Labetalol, a bp medicine, already. But I totally feel you and know the stress.

Hang in there!

Have they suggested a 24 hour urine ? I had to do that with my son and it's really nasty lol (collecting all your wee in a jug) but it's the best way to see if you are getting protein and nearing pre-e or not.

 

[krissie328]

Thanks Allie. I finished a 24 hour urine this morning. So so gross!

My bp was high but acceptable today during my appointment. I had a nst and fluid check and both were good.

The doctor I saw today said induction likely around 37 weeks. Its so hard to believe.

 

[Bevziibubble]

I hope baby will stay put until 37 weeks. That's good your blood pressure was acceptable today

 

[Allie84]

37 would be good!! Will you be on bedrest until then?

 

[krissie328]

37 would be good!! Will you be on bedrest until then?

Yea...

It's so hard with a 3 year old. Plus it is just my nature to do and I feel ao useless right now.

 

[Allie84]

It will be worth it!! Even if it means lots of screen time for your LO, it's just for a few weeks.

I didn't have a kid yet when I was on bed rest but I had a routine....morning in bed, then a really long bath, then moved to the couch for the day, planned some things to do, then back to bed.....maybe another bath haha. A few times I cheated and went for a ride with DH but just stayed in the car (like while he took the dog to the dog park and I watched from car haha).

Did you get the results of your 24 hour urine?