joeybrooks
Ethan and Leo's mummy
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I had a MW appointment yesterday, and my BP was high and here was a big increase in protein in my urine. That accompanied by the extreme swelling I have meant that she sent me straight to admissions at the maternity unit.
I went down, just as I did last friday, and when the hooked me up to the monitor, my BP was fine, as was my urine. The hospital MW asked if my Drs surgery was using the correct BP cuff as this was the second time they had referred me down with high BP, only for it to be absolutely fine. I wasnt sure, but I'll def be asking the next time I am in. I of course dont mind them being vigilant and I am pleased they are taking good care of me, but if my BP isnt high, I dont want them to continue to send me to the hospital.
Also, she couldnt understand why my urine showed such high levels of protein as when she checked it, it as perfectly clear. Anyway, had to hang around for AGES to see a Dr. She scanned baby, who is close to 3 weeks ahead, and said there was lots of fluid around him and he had a good heartbeat etc. She checked the swelling in my hands and legs and was concerned about that, but with no other pre e symptoms, she just said they were going to continue to keep an eye on me.
She had to take blood, but the swelling as so bad that she had to take it from my hand and it hurt like a motherf***er!!! All bloods were clear, so I guess I'm doing ok. The midwife also told me that the baby had moved down and was engaged, but notes say 4/5 in relation to brim, so I guess the baby is only just engaged.
I am going to collect my pram tomorrow and I am beyond excited. I had planned to leave it for another bit, but with a big baby, baby being engaged and all these trips to the hospital, I thought it was best to get it in and tick one more thing off my list.
I had so much organised so soon that I think I got a bit lazy with things and now I have a few other bits to get in, but I hope to get that sorted within the next week.
Well, that's all from me, hope everyone else is doing well xxx
I went down, just as I did last friday, and when the hooked me up to the monitor, my BP was fine, as was my urine. The hospital MW asked if my Drs surgery was using the correct BP cuff as this was the second time they had referred me down with high BP, only for it to be absolutely fine. I wasnt sure, but I'll def be asking the next time I am in. I of course dont mind them being vigilant and I am pleased they are taking good care of me, but if my BP isnt high, I dont want them to continue to send me to the hospital.
Also, she couldnt understand why my urine showed such high levels of protein as when she checked it, it as perfectly clear. Anyway, had to hang around for AGES to see a Dr. She scanned baby, who is close to 3 weeks ahead, and said there was lots of fluid around him and he had a good heartbeat etc. She checked the swelling in my hands and legs and was concerned about that, but with no other pre e symptoms, she just said they were going to continue to keep an eye on me.
She had to take blood, but the swelling as so bad that she had to take it from my hand and it hurt like a motherf***er!!! All bloods were clear, so I guess I'm doing ok. The midwife also told me that the baby had moved down and was engaged, but notes say 4/5 in relation to brim, so I guess the baby is only just engaged.
I am going to collect my pram tomorrow and I am beyond excited. I had planned to leave it for another bit, but with a big baby, baby being engaged and all these trips to the hospital, I thought it was best to get it in and tick one more thing off my list.
I had so much organised so soon that I think I got a bit lazy with things and now I have a few other bits to get in, but I hope to get that sorted within the next week.
Well, that's all from me, hope everyone else is doing well xxx
. It will be emotional.
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