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So....I had my first NST this morning. First bp reading was 136/87. They got me hooked up to the test, and all I got to say is Eryc hated it (as usual, he hates anything being pressed into my tummy), but I got to hear his heart beat, and feel him move/squirm around for about an hour. I was even having contractions, quite a few over the hour, but they weren't regular in timing or duration. Only two were actually uncomfortable. They then take my bp at the end, and it's now 146/93. Nurse goes to call the doctor who was in this week, and comes back, and says, "lets have you lay on your side and check, but you may be going on bed rest". She takes it again, and I don't remember #'s but top one was still over 140, bottom was more normal for me around 70.
I then go to my doctor's appt which is right down the hallway from l&d. Nurse there takes my bp, it's now spiking up to 159/99 (by the machine they use). She has me go into the room after going to restroom for urine specimen, and retakes my bp with the cuff and stethoscope, it's now 152/92. Doctor comes in after she leaves and goes, "you are off of work for the rest of the pregnancy, and lets check you to see where you are at". I'm 3cm dilated and already 80% effaced. Doctor says "go home, and rest, it's not strict, but try to lay on your side as much as possible, and hope he stays in there for another two weeks".
I have my next nst on thursday, and now on mondays in addition to my doctor appts and the nsts, I am now getting a weekly u/s (US FETAL BIOPHYSICAL PROFILE WITHOUT NST, according to my upcoming appointments).
So that's my excitement for the day. I'm sure my boss isn't too happy and I have no clue how this going to be handle in regards to time off/maternity leave/short term, but we'll deal.
I'm going to lay down for a bit, and I'll be on later to catch up. Unfortunately, I have no laptop
So....I had my first NST this morning. First bp reading was 136/87. They got me hooked up to the test, and all I got to say is Eryc hated it (as usual, he hates anything being pressed into my tummy), but I got to hear his heart beat, and feel him move/squirm around for about an hour. I was even having contractions, quite a few over the hour, but they weren't regular in timing or duration. Only two were actually uncomfortable. They then take my bp at the end, and it's now 146/93. Nurse goes to call the doctor who was in this week, and comes back, and says, "lets have you lay on your side and check, but you may be going on bed rest". She takes it again, and I don't remember #'s but top one was still over 140, bottom was more normal for me around 70.
I then go to my doctor's appt which is right down the hallway from l&d. Nurse there takes my bp, it's now spiking up to 159/99 (by the machine they use). She has me go into the room after going to restroom for urine specimen, and retakes my bp with the cuff and stethoscope, it's now 152/92. Doctor comes in after she leaves and goes, "you are off of work for the rest of the pregnancy, and lets check you to see where you are at". I'm 3cm dilated and already 80% effaced. Doctor says "go home, and rest, it's not strict, but try to lay on your side as much as possible, and hope he stays in there for another two weeks".
I have my next nst on thursday, and now on mondays in addition to my doctor appts and the nsts, I am now getting a weekly u/s (US FETAL BIOPHYSICAL PROFILE WITHOUT NST, according to my upcoming appointments).
So that's my excitement for the day. I'm sure my boss isn't too happy and I have no clue how this going to be handle in regards to time off/maternity leave/short term, but we'll deal.
I'm going to lay down for a bit, and I'll be on later to catch up. Unfortunately, I have no laptop
Not sure how all your work stuff is handled, but from my point of view (I do benefits for a hospital):
1) Since you've been put on bed rest and cannot work, you are essentially disabled from work and can start your short-term disability claim now. You may have to file a separate one when you deliver, or at least re-certify, but you should be eligible for your 6 to 8 weeks specifically for the birth, PLUS any "disabled" time prior to the birth.
2) If your maternity leave is FMLA, then you'll be entitled to your full 12 weeks, but it will include any time you take before the baby is born. So if you're on bedrest for 4 weeks, you'll have a max of 8 weeks of FMLA eligibility afterward.
Sorry you're dealing with this - sounds like a whirlwind of a day!!! Hope things settle down and you can keep that baby happy and healthy in there for a couple more weeks!
I got sent home and told "if you can't walk or talk, come back in"...how do I get there if I can't walk!? lol! Oy.
