Possible induction next week... yikes!

dhreczuck

Had an OB appt today and again my blood pressure was borderline, 139/85.

I have been occasionally checking at home and it's always been 120/80 or lower, and at my NST it's been really low, but they take it after I've been laying down,  she doesn't seem to be buying that those numbers are accurate. I'm doing another round of pre -e labs and based on those results she'll decide whether or not to induce me next week. Her theory is I'm full term, baby is nice and big and she's rather not wait until I do have HBP to react.

Major downside is, as of today's check I'm 100% closed, there's nothing going on down there. UGG... I'm not looking forward to any kind of induction, nevermind a very LONG one. OB said to have sex alot this week, another thing that I absolutely have no desire to do.

 I'm having a hard time processing all of this, I really was looking forward to the natural start to labor and going through that whole experience and it looks like that is getting tossed out the window. Holding out hope my labs come back perfect and LO get's to stay in there a tiny bit longer.

ShellBear+

Oh I hope your labs come back normal and you can hold out.  I understand not wanting to be induced because I would be really disappointed too. Every appt. I'm worried something will come up and they will tell me its happening. I hope it doe

MrsNukem

Sorry to hear that your blood pressure is spiking again.  I hope your labs turn out ok and you can bake baby for a little longer.  Kinda weird that they take your BP after you've been laying down after an NST.  At my OB's the BP is one o

dhreczuck

MrsNukem:

Sorry to hear that your blood pressure is spiking again.  I hope your labs turn out ok and you can bake baby fo

danieleandwayne

This may be a little intimate, but if you're not in the mood for sex, I'd recommend just "taking matters into your own hands" so to speak. The orgasm is very helpful to get things moving. Then you can just have a quickie with DH (if so inclined-- he's goi

Tigger & pooh

I really hope the bp stays down and baby stays in an cooks longer.  I can't believe your this far along already!   I am really happy for you!

technigirl

Just curious, what is your normal blood pressure (when not pregnant)?  If it's normally very low, then even 120 or 130 could be high for you.  I had pre-e in my last pregnancy, but they didn't catch it because they were like oh, your BP is in

ShellBear+

dhreczuck:

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dhreczuck

technigirl:

Just curious, what is your normal blood pressure (when not pregnant)?  If it's normally very low, then even 1

pumabrew

I have white coat syndrom so my blood pressure (even when not pregnant) is always elevated in the doctors office.  I am monitoring daily at home and my numbers are always about 20 points lower for both readings. If your labs come back fine I would

lovelyday39

Thinking abt you and hoping everything g

lovelyday39

Thinking about you and hoping all is well and goes smoothly for your ld!

danuli8

Sorry to butt in, but lovelyday39...any, um, updates?? Inquiring minds want to know!

Anne22202

I normally lurk, but have read your posts back on ttc35 and here - so happy you are so close!  I have 3 kids (5, 3 and 3 m) and had pre-e with #1 and came very close with 2&3 (induced to avoid full blown pre-e).  I have to say, follow your d