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February 2011 Moms
monkey_pants
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It's all starting...beginning with bedrest
monkey_pants
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Well here we go...had my 37wk appt today. I'm not dilated, 50% effaced and at -2 station. BUT my BP was high, 140/100. My dr was immediately talking induction, which was precisely what I was trying to avoid. She sent me for an NST and to have my fluid levels checked. Everything was fine (was even having contractions I couldn't feel) and by the end of my NST my BP was back down to 120/82. My dr had taken blood last week and the week prior because my BP had been higher than normal, but it wasn't officially high at that point. And my bloodwork was normal for those two weeks, no pre-e.
So now I'm home resting. She told me I can't go back to work so trying to tie up loose ends from home, plus I need to sort out what needs to happen with HR so this doesn't affect my 12 weeks PP maternity leave. I'm kind of in shock. Of course I'd be more in shock if I were being admitted to the hospital tonight to be induced, but still. I had no idea yesterday would be my last day at work!
Because I'm not dilated at all yet I'd really like to still see if I can keep this baby cooking a little longer, even tho I'm full term. I'm obviously not mentally ready, but I don't think I'm physically ready yet, either.
Any seasoned bed-resters out there have any advice for me? I'm technically on the couch, but still...I think I'm going to be bored by tomorrow.
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Re: It's all starting...beginning with bedrest
38 week appointment today. Legs were a bit swollen and BP was a little high. Dr ordered blood work and i have to do the 24 urine sample as well. I was hoping to make it to work for another week, but I'm thinking I'll just be staying home. I'm a teacher and the end of the quarter is on Friday, so it kind of works out.
I think i'll stock up on redbox movies and finally check out some movies on nextflix that I've been meaning to watch. I have a book i'll try to read in between naps (this is starting to sound real good!) And maybe I'll finally decide on a name for the baby!
I've been on bedrest for 11 weeks. I'd call myself a pro!
You will probably be bored, but hopefully it won't be that long for you!
I spend insane amounts of time on the bump and other websites.
I've become a coupon/frugal saving queen with all my research. I have reorganized my cook books and recipes, caught up on thank you cards, called old friends, online shopped like crazy.
It's rough some days but I honestly just try to enjoy it most days because I know I will NEVER be able to rest like this again. It's no walk in the park and there have been many days of just crying, but my baby is safe and happy in there and not in a nicu and for that I am so incredibly blessed I have made it so far.
Best of luck to you! Hopefully your BP stays down in normal range!
I am in the same boat with you ladies. It started last week at my 36 week apt. I spent some time in L&D Sat but since my blood work was fine and bp went down a little they sent me home for the 24 hr urine collection. Dr was not concerned about that either. I guess he's just concerned with the bp and said there's no reason to deliver early but I will be on bed rest till delivery. Who knows when that will be as I have made NO progress at all with this little one!