27+4 update

Dr appt today, babies look great - 1.2kg and 1.4kg (roughly almost 3lbs and over 3lbs!).  This means I have more baby in me than I ever have before as P weighed 5lbs 12oz!  OMG!

Cervix long and closed, great.

No urine infection for once in my life.

Unfortunately the good news ended there, blood pressure starting to creep up - 130/92 last week at the GP, 130/89 today.  My urine last week showed 2+ protein, today had a trace.  So I just started a 24 hour urine collection to get a baseline of what my protein levels look like.  I also was instructed to buy a blood pressure cuff and test it twice a day.  Last pregnancy my bp was first elevated at my 30 week appt, but of course then I hadn't been seen since 26 weeks so who knows what my bp was at 27, 28 weeks.

Luckily my dr seems very on top of things, and said once twins weigh 1.5 kg (which we are so close to!) they usually do very well.

I only gained 1 pound in 2 weeks, clearly from the parasite.  My appetite is back in full force so I am sure more is on the horizon.  Total I am up 34 lbs which is right on target for what is recommended.

I should include a bump picture just to scare you all but lucky you, they are all still on my phone.  Maybe this weekend to celebrate 28 weeks which is such a huge milestone.

34 weeks 3 days

Bed rest day 22.

Just a quick update - Saw the OB again Friday and she upped my labetalol (I'm now on 400mg twice daily).  Ultrasound looked great, Little Girl is still growing, moving and practicing breathing.

I see the perinatologist on Monday.

33 weeks 1 day

Bed rest day 13.

I am seeing a perinatologist on Dec 5.  I am to stay on strict bed rest until he clears me, with at least modified bed rest until delivery.  i.e. no more work for me.  I will run out of my paid time off/disability 2 weeks after our due date.  So that is going to make for an interesting financial situation but we will manage!

Had another bpp/non-stress test today - all is good! She scored 10/10 :)  I hope she continues to do well and ignore her mother's high blood pressure!

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!  We did!

First BPP

Had our first biophysical profile today.  Little Girl looks great so that was a big relief.  My bp was 138/88 in the office on the labetalol and no protein in my urine today so so far so good.  Complete bed rest continues on a week by week basis.  Next appt is Wednesday.  BP right now (3 hours from next med dose) was 155/111.  Hmm.  She told me to call if diastolic (bottom #) was above 90.  I told her it gets higher as my dose nears and she said, "as long as your dose is coming up that's fine".  I am a little confused.

My amazing Momma stayed with me this past week and waited on me hand and foot.  She left a few hours ago and I miss her terribly.  I love you Momma!

Now my poor husband must pick up the major slack around here.  He is a wonderful husband and I'm sure he will be able to do this but it worries me - he is so busy and stressed at work right now.

Okay, I have had my head propped up for long enough, back to my left side now.  Thanks for all of the support ladies.  xoxo

Bed Rest

Dramatic turn here.   I've been to L+D 3 times in the last 11 days.  The highest my pressure has been is 200/120 Monday night.  Today at my appt it was 160/110.  I have been started on a beta blocker (labetalol 300mg twice daily) and am on bed rest until further notice.  The medicine is making me feel a little light-headed (like taking sudafed, all fuzzy inside) but better than having a stroke or a seizure.

I am now scheduled for biophysical profile ultrasounds and appointments weekly.

Does anyone have any personal experience with this?  Or any good blogs of women who dealt with high blood pressure in pregnancy?

PIH

Pregnancy Induced Hypertension - I've got it. :(

Yesterday at my 30 week appt they did an ultrasound just to see how big the baby is (I have been measuring 2-3 weeks ahead).  Everything was perfect - she is measuring at 3 lbs 5 oz which is the 57th percentile, fluid levels great, cord looks good.

Then my appt came.  BP initially was 136/100.  They had me lie on my left side for 10 minutes and then the doctor came in to check - 150/100.  They took me by wheelchair to labor and delivery and monitored me and the baby for 2 hours.  They drew every lab test known to man to check my organ functions.  My bp came down on it's own, only once contraction in 2 hours, Little Girl's HR was perfect throughout, no protein in my urine, and all labs normal.

Today I went back for a bp check with the nurse.  150/92.  She had my lie on my left side for 10 minutes and then it was 122/76.  My weight was the same as yesterday, and again no protein in my urine.

Besides swelling in my hands and face I have no other symptoms.  I am to call the dr immediately if I experience a rapid increase in swelling, headache, blurred or spotty vision, vomiting, dizziness or upper abdominal pain.  In the meantime I have no restrictions except - if I'm doing something that makes me feel bad I should stop doing it.  Ok then. I am allowed to work and eat whatever I want.  The Dr did say that this gets usually worse as pregnancy progresses and I may have to be on modified bed rest at some point.

So, I guess all is ok?  I was worried yesterday but feel better today.  I'm glad Little Girl is looking good - I just need to be vigilant about symptoms I feel I guess.

Anybody else have numbness?  The first 3 fingers of my right hand and my right thigh are numb 24/7.  Dr says this is from swelling??