From swollen feet to L&D Liam is here update

babybean82

Monday I had posted in the symptom thread that I was having a lot of swelling in my feet, fingers and a little around my eyes, many of you responded that I should call my Dr. so I did, they got my in yesterday for an appointment and right after the nurse checked my blood pressure and urine they rushed me to L&D.

I had a protein level of 4 in my urine and extremely high blood pressure. I have been diagnosed with severe preeclampsia and I will be remaining on bed rest in the hospital until baby has to be delivered, at this point we don't know if that will be days or weeks, my Dr's goal is to keep me stable and keep me pregnant for as long as possible to give Liam the best chance. 

I was given steroids for his lungs and magnesium for his brain just in case so now it is just a waiting game to see how we do. 

So I would like to thank all of you that suggested calling my Dr. you may have saved my life and Liam's. I would also like to stress that a lot swelling can be bad, I thought it was just a normal annoying pregnancy symptom but boy was I wrong.

Update: 

Today is better, I am still being closely watched, my blood pressure has gone down some and stabilized however the protein in my urine is now at a 7 so at this point that is the biggest concern if that continues to get worse and I start showing any other signs of my kidneys failing then I will be taken into emergency C-section. At this point the Dr said as long as I am stable every day I am pregnant is potententially 3 less days that Liam will have to spend in the nicu so my goal of the day each day is to stay pregnant.

Update Liam is here!

Yesterday (Friday) Started out normal but after lunch my BP was fairly elevated so I was told to lay on my side to relax, after about an hour of that I started to feel some extreme pains in my upper right side. So my Dr.'s ordered labs done, it turns out my liver started freaking out and it was no longer safe for me to be pregnant. By 5pm Friday I was in the beginnings of the induction process but getting sicker and sicker by the minute, I was in such extreme amounts of pain and distress that they stopped the induction and prepped me for a C-Section. 

Liam was born at 9:05pm last night weighing in at 2 pounds 13.5 ounces. He is doing well, so far he is able to breathe on his own and is as strong as can be expected for 28 weeks. I have been restricted to my bed since the surgery on several IV drugs so I haven't been able to go to the NICU to visit him yet but DH has been bringing me lots of pictures and videos of our little man. I am told that in the next 2 hours I should be able to get off the IV drugs and moved to a wheel chair to finally go and meet my baby. I am beyond excited to finally get to see him in person.

rainbowdashh

I'm sorry you're going through this. I hope your boy can stay put as long as possible!

tbmadeamistake

I'm so sorry, but glad you are getting the help you need!  Praying for all of you and for Liam to stay put for a while longer!

k2k2tog

Eek! How scary! I'm glad you got into L&D in time. You and baby will be in my thoughts. FX he stays put as long as possible!

erind228

I'm sorry. Praying that the medical team is able to keep little Liam in there as long as possible.

ElTrain5

So scary, but in glad you talked to your doctor and they were able to start treatment quickly! Sending thoughts and prayers your way that baby keeps cooking and arrives healthy!

ricecakes1216

Oh boy, that sucks. I am so sorry you are going through that. So glad you called and are being taken care of. Thoughts are with you. Keep us updated.

flojo973

So glad you went in to see your doctor!  Prayers that your baby keeps on cooking for a while longer!

ahopkins0419

Im so sorry to hear this news but im happy you caught it early enough. I will definitely be keeping you and liam in my t&ps. Get lots of rest and keep us updated.

steprozz

T&Ps that baby Liam stays cooking a little while longer! so sorry you're going through this

bumpuser9343355

Sending you lots of positive vibes!  I'm sorry you are in such a rough place, but happy that you are getting the care you need!  Hang in there!

hlp2709

Sorry to hear the bad news keeping u in my prays and thoughts

jaybee11

I'm so sorry to hear you're going through this, but glad that you got checked out by your doctor and are being treated.  Keeping my fingers crossed that they get you and Liam stabilized and he can stay in there for a while longer!

babygabe614

I'm so sorry to hear this! But thank goodness you called your doc sooner rather than later. I will be keeping you and Liam in my thoughts!

Mztwilson

Scary! Sending lots of thoughts and prayers!

winterstar1

Keeping you and baby Liam in my thoughts and prayers, hope he stays in there a while longer.

diagonalley

Praying that baby Liam stays put as long as possible!  Glad you are at the hospital where they can take care of you and keep an eye on your little guy.  Hang in there!

AandJ28

Sorry to hear this! I hope you and baby get the attention needed and that you're able to stick it out a few weeks longer. Sending positive thoughts your way!

laramt

Thoughts and Prayers go out to you and baby Liam. Praying they can keep him in there longer so he can keep baking!x

crhein26

Yikes - that's crazy.  I'm so glad you are where you need to be and that the nurses and doctors at the hospital are taking good care of you and Liam.  Hang in there mama and try not to stress too much.  We will be sending you lots of prayers!!!  Creepy internet hugs!  Keep us updated when you can.

otter1103

So sorry you are dealing with this but also glad you did call. Hang in there mama (& baby). Sending creepy virtual hugs your way.

nunzchucks

So glad you went in when you did! Prayers to you and Liam!

mschware

I'm so glad you went to the doctor! Praying for baby Liam to stay in as long as possible and I hope you stay well too, mama! I'm sure you're in good hands

lola4411

that is so scary but i am so glad you are being well taken care of in the hospital.  hang tight lil liam!!  thoughts and prayers for you and baby boy

ashanne88

So scary! I'm sorry you're going through this but glad you called and got in in time!  I'll keep you and Liam in my thoughts.  Sending positive vibes!

Savvy122

I'm so sorry to hear this, but so glad you decided to call your doctor.  It's a sucky situation but you're exactly where you need to be to keep both you and baby safe.  I'll keep you both in my thoughts and prayers!

Mia081081

So glad you called your dr! Hugs and Prayers for you and baby Liam!

Read247

So glad you got checked out! Please keep us updated on how you and the LO are doing.

LilyGracesMommy

Thinking and praying for you and baby Liam!

elsa1688

Thinking of you! Glad they were able to catch it and get you some help.

becomingmommyagain

So glad you called and got in to see your doctor.  Pre-eclampsia is nothing to take lightly.

Hoping they get your blood pressure down and keep LO in for as long as they can.

Dharmatron

I'm so glad you went into the doctor! Prayers for you and baby Liam. 

JulieSmiles

I'm sorry to hear that you are stuck in the hospital until your little one is here, but hopefully that will give him the best chances of being nice and strong. I'm glad that you listened and got into your doctor. I'm hoping for the best for you and Liam!

temursgirl

Sorry to hear about this, but so so glad you saw the doctor immediately. T&P for you and Liam. We're here to entertain you while you rest!

BrendaW09

I'm so sorry to hear about being stuck in the hospital, but glad you got to the doctor in time. Thoughts and prayers for you and Liam. 

Abenedict2011

T&Ps for you and Liam. Glad you are safely in good care.

feistybear

So scary! Good thing you called your doctor! I wouldn't have thought to call for swelling! Thinking of you and your family, FX that baby Liam stays put for a while longer!

PressLove

So glad that you got checked out. Ts & Ps to you and Liam.

Kinipela7

Keeping you in my thoughts!

Mowill59

So sorry you are going through this but I'm so glad you are getting the care you both need.

katekat8721

Keeping you and Liam in my thoughts and prayers! I'm so glad you called your doc!