September 2014 Moms

Update 8/25: ? for those who have done a 24 hour urine protein collection

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edited August 2014 in September 2014 Moms
UPDATE:
So, we got back the urine results Saturday and it turns out I had far more than the allowed 300 protein in my urine test (and for the record, I ended up sending in 7500 mL of urine and they only tested 6000 of it, so I assume it would have been higher had they tested al of it).

Because of the preeclampsia diagnosis we were informed we would no longer be able to have our baby at the birthing center :( our care has been transferred to an OB at the hospital and we will finish with them. We've been with the same group of 10 couples at the birthing center since the beginning (all due in September as well) and it's pretty hard knowing we are leaving that group :(

They sent us straight to the hospital for monitoring and we got out of there around 3am.

We are due September 25th but baby will be delivered September 5th unless something goes wrong before then, and we will induce early.

I also found out I'm positive for group b strep, which I know isn't a huge deal, but just another thing to add on to the changes in plans.

Lastly, as luck would have it, our induction date coincides with our move out/move in date to our new house. The timing of this is less than ideal, especially since we have no family within 12 hours, but we will figure it out.

Anyhow, I know these issues are nothing compared to some. I'm just trying to process all of the changes and the fact that we will now have a baby in less than 10 days!

Good luck to everyone else dealing with BP issues and preeclampsia. I didn't realize until now how quickly it can creep up on an otherwise perfectly healthy pregnancy, and how it can affect you so quickly.

Original post:
Last Friday at our appt my blood pressure was high-ish for the first time this pregnancy (120/87). Normally it's around 115/65. They did a quick urine test with a strip to look for protein just to be safe, and said there was a trace amount and we would recheck this week (today).

So, this morning my blood pressure was high again. 140/80. They retested on the other arm a little later and it was still that high.

So, they took my blood (will be calling with results tonight) and sent me home to do a 24 hour urine collection.

Now for the possible TMI. I have been home for just about 3 hours and am drinking water like I normally do, and I've already filled up one 3000 mL jug (they gave me 2...I figure that's normal).

Anyone else fill them up this quickly? I'm worried I might be diluting my urine too much by drinking too much water and the results will be wrong. I know I'll be talking to my midwife shortly when they call with my blood results, so I'll mention this to her, but of course in the mean time I'm laying here unable to do anything else but worry.

Also, I'm currently 35 weeks and a few days and my head is sort of spinning at the possibility that baby might have to come early. So, I apologize if this is a really silly question and welcome any tips or feedback :)
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Re: Update 8/25: ? for those who have done a 24 hour urine protein collection

  • I did my 24 urine when I was only around 16 weeks so I didnt fill nearly that much, but if they gave you 2 then I think its ok that youve filled the first one that fast.   Maybe cut back on water just a little bit if you can or call the lab and ask them if you can have a 3rd jug.

    Good luck with the results!
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  • AnyMaxAnyMax member
    edited August 2014
    The second time that I did the catch, I was in the hospital on an IV, and filled two jugs. They had no problems detecting the protein.

    ETA But that does seem fast to fill it and they do need all 24hrs collected, so it sounds like you may need additional jugs.


                                                         
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  • I literately turned one in this morning, and I only filled up one jug completely (but I mean, I filled the whole damn thing). They gave me two and told me some women need them, some don't, it just depends on water intake.  I think I didn't get as thirsty because they put me on bed rest while I took it. (Lower activity level, less need for water) I will go ahead and admit I probably didn't drink as much as I usually do because I was on the test so I didn't want to have to mess with it as much. You're output may also slow down with less activity/overnight. If I were you I'd probably just call up the lab and tell them that you're filling really fast and ask if you could get another jug, they will want it all and probably willingly provide it to you.
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  • AnyMax said:
    The second time that I did the catch, I was in the hospital on an IV, and filled two jugs. They had no problems detecting the protein. ETA But that does seem fast to fill it and they do need all 24hrs collected, so it sounds like you may need additional jugs.
    This! My OB had me do one around 14 weeks to set a baseline. She said to drink like I normally would and if I filled up the 2 containers they gave me to go get another one. As long as you catch all 24 hours, you'll be good. :-)
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  • I filled mine in 11 hours. I drank water like normal. They didn't mention anything about a second jug. It came back normal. I hope it wasn't a flawed test....
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  • I just turned mine in yesterday. I ended up cutting back my water intake b/c I afraid of overfilling the jug. I filled up the whole thing. I would just keep going and if you need to, get a third jug.

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  • Thank you everyone for the advice. I really appreciate it and I didn't feel so silly asking the midwife for another jug when they called. Blood work came back fine, which is great. So, now just waiting out the rest of the 24 hour urine collection and hoping it comes back normal.

    Thanks again for taking the time to tell me your experiences were. It always helps to hear what others have gone through!
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  • I was actually going to post to ask about this myself. I dropped mine off on Tuesday only to get a voicemail today saying they were concerned with the small amount of urine and wondering if I did it for a full 24 hrs. They were closed by the time I got it and now I get to worry all weekend. I am 34 weeks, and told them I was not feeling well when I dropped it off on Tuesday. What could this mean?
  • Short update in original post. Thanks for all the help, ladies.
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  • Sorry you are dealing with all of this, but glad to hear there is a plan. Hang in there momma, just a little bit longer to go.

    I've had an awesome pregnancy, and my BP was high at my last appointment too. There was no protein in my urine and blood work came back normal, but nervous that my BP will still be high at my check up on Thursday.
  • I'm so sorry. That's an awful lot to deal with at this stage in the game. I hope you're able to coordinate the move in the midst of all of this. Don't be afraid to ask your friends for help! Hang in there!
  • I'm sorry you are going thru this. My protein was 299 but my uric acid was high and I've had a headache since Wednesday so doc has said I'm "pre-eclampsoid" but either way he won't be letting me go past 39 weeks.

    I understand the disappointment of not getting the birth experience you wanted. Still try to keep in touch with the other families if you can, you can all probably be good resources for each other still.

    Also try to remember that it's what's best for mom and Baby at this point.
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  • Sorry that you are dealing with this! I have to do a 24 hour urine collection too and if all goes okay, then they will induce at 39 weeks. 

    It's hard to let go of the plan you wanted and I totally understand your disappointment. But hopefully this will ensure that you and baby are safe and healthy!
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  • I'm so sorry you are having to change your birth plans so drastically. :(

    We were doing a homebirth with a midwife last time and that changed really fast when I got transferred. Now I no longer have the option of a homebirth in my state. :(
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  • Thank you so so much for the kind words. I sincerely appreciate it and it really helps to feel support of others. While my brain has no problem switching plans to keep everyone healthy, my heart and emotions keep getting the best of me, but I know there are others going through SO so much more and I need to be grateful for modern medicine and a healthy baby.

    My best to everyone delivering early and dealing with BP issues too...hopefully everyone can stay healthy as long as possible.

    Thank you again <3
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  • @Pintobean77 thank you so much, and best of luck to you! :)
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