Intro - high BP and bed rest

VegasAsh

Just thought I would introduce myself!  Due to high BP at my past two weekly appointments and protein in my urine, my OB has put me on bed rest for now.  I completed the 24 hour urine test on Monday (not a fan of keeping a jug of pee in a cooler in my bathroom) and if that comes back abnormal, I'll probably be induced next week.  I'm so not ready for that!!!  So here's to hoping it's just high BP and not pre-e!  I'd like this baby to keep baking for a couple more weeks if possible.

I commend all you girls who have been on bed rest for a long time - it's hard for me to limit my activity when I have so much to do before LO arrives.  I feel so lazy and useless, especially since I feel okay physically.  Plus, I'm really bored!

sunandsand

Welcome! Make yourself comfortable. The gals on BR here are awesome. I hope your results come back normal, but if not, you have done a great job baking your LO to 36+ wks!

Afton3

I was on bedrest for 4 months, and the first 2-3 weeks were the very hardest because I had to learn to get nothing accomplished and give up control of my family and my home.  The movies, books, and naps got old very quickly.  So, even if you're only on bedrest for a week or two, I feel for ya!  It's a difficult time.

That's so awesome that you've made it so far, though.  Good luck with everything! 

Goose51504

I so know how you feel. I was put on strict BR with DD, for the same reasons. Unfortunately for me, my BR started at 34 weeks. The good news is I never ended up developing pre-e/HELLP (just had PIH).

As much as is sucks, try to keep the BR going as long as you can.  I ended up being induced at 38w1 day and delivered a perfected healthy DD.

Hang in there and good luck!