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Not a very good dr appt!

stillwaiting12stillwaiting12
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I decided to wait it out for my MFM appt and ask them about the pain/cramping. I get there and they do my vitals. That's where it all goes down hill! She did my bp with an automated machine and the thing just kept pumping up and I was almost in tears with pain. My hand turned purple and my whole arm was numb and tingling. I finally asked her to take it off and she did. So she did it manually and said it was high so she was goin to get a different cuff. She brought in another machine and my bp was 189 over 88!!! Of course then my heart rate shoots up and is in the 140's. She had me lay down on my left side and took it again about 10 minutes later. It came back a little high but within normal range at 138 over 70 something. So I go on to the ultrasound where everything looks fine and my NT risk is greater than 1:10,000 so they were happy with that. Before I leave they go ahead and get my temp just in case and it's 100.1. They sent me home with instructions to drink lots of water, lay down and take my temp regularly. If it spikes i am to go to L&D immediately. I am also to call my OB in the morning and get them to do a urine sample. I am concerned but trying to just pass it off as nothing. I will see what the OB says in the morning. Sorry for the lack of paragraphs and grammar, I'm on the couch on my phone.
6/28/10: Lost our sweet baby Addyston at 18wk 1day to pPROM 7/24/11: Michael William born at 24wk 2d due to IC after an emergent cerclage at 18wks, 4wk home BR and 2 weeks hospital BR. Grow strong our little Miracle! 9/17/11: Michael joined his sister in heaven after 8 amazing weeks with us on earth. He fought a very hard fight but NEC was too much for him in the end. Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers Lilypie Pregnancy tickers
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  • megan1019megan1019

    I'm sorry your appointment went so bad!! Good to hear that the NT results all came back good though :) 

    Lay down, relax (as much as you can) & do what they told you!! Hang in there & big hugs!! 

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  • MissbollingerMissbollinger

    From what you are saying it sounds like a small infection perhaps?  How long has it been since you went and are you peeing enough for how much liquid you are taking in?  I wouldn't get overly worried since you had a level 2 U/S and everythng thing looks fine wth the baby it just sounds like momma might be fighting something, time to take t easy i think.

     

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  • cops_wifecops_wife member
    Could it maybe be a UTI? I have heard of them manifesting themselves in abdominal pain, especially when pregnant. I hope you're feeling better and the OB has some good news for you soon.
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  • Dani3679Dani3679
    I'm sorry to hear you had a rough appointment, make sure to take it easy! I do know that when I posted about my pains a couple people suggested it could have been a UTI (I think Hannah and kessler) mentioned it. Maybe you should make sure to have your Dr. check for that tomorrow. keep us updated, I'll keep you in my thoughts.
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  • stillwaiting12stillwaiting12
    Thanks ladies, I'm taking it easy for sure! I am peeing ALOT which I guess is normal since I'm also drinking more. I'm going to call my OB first thing in the morning and get in for a urine sample so they can check for a UTI or bladder infection. Ugh, can it really be this dang hard EVERY time?!?
    6/28/10: Lost our sweet baby Addyston at 18wk 1day to pPROM 7/24/11: Michael William born at 24wk 2d due to IC after an emergent cerclage at 18wks, 4wk home BR and 2 weeks hospital BR. Grow strong our little Miracle! 9/17/11: Michael joined his sister in heaven after 8 amazing weeks with us on earth. He fought a very hard fight but NEC was too much for him in the end. Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers Lilypie Pregnancy tickers
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  • MoestenMoesten
    Oh sweetie, I am so sad to read this. I hope they are able to get your bp under control quickly and with as little intervention as possible. Hang in there and I will be thinking of you and your little pea.
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  • JLPT830JLPT830 member
    Oh hon!  Focus on the good news that your scan looks good!.....I know easier said than done.  I will say some extra prayers for you tonight!
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  • identicaltwins2beidenticaltwins2be
    I'm sorry it wasn't a great appointment.  Try to relax and just focus on baking that baby!
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  • buckeyethorbuckeyethor
    Your blood pressure top number can spike from the pain of the hand and all that from the automated machine. They should have rechecked your BP after your whole appt to see what it was then. The bottom didn't spike so that was good. I think it is just from the stupid machine.
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  • sistrkatesistrkate

    Aw, what a downer. I'm so sorry you are dealing with such a hard time.  :(

    I hope that it was all just a fluke and that you are feeling better very soon.  Glad your little bean is doing just fine despite everything else.  Big hugs.

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  • addsloveaddslove
    Sorry your appointment was extra stressful.  I'm hoping you are feeling better today and that all is well!!
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