36 weeks is not all that I thought it was cracked up to be. I went to the doctor on Monday and my blood pressure was high again -- 130/100. My doctor was very concerned and added another medicine to what I am currently taking. We also conducted the non-stress test (NST) again, which was fine. Sophia is apparently not bothered by my HBP which is good. I also was scheduled for another NST and ultrasound for my next appointment to check her weight as well as a bio-physical profile to see if she is moving and 'breathing' on her own.
The Thursday appointment was scheduled at 3:00 so Marty was able to go with me. We went to the ultrasound first, and, of course, Sophia was asleep and only moved a couple of times. She didn't imitate any breathing; however, she did score better than she did the last time we were there. We were able to see her stick out her little tongue and move her lips open and closed several times. The tech also told me that she has some peach fuzz that she could see- good news because I was convinced she was going to be a bald little baby :) Her weight was 6 pounds and 10 ounces- also good according to my OB.
After 30 minutes of watching her sleep, we were off to the doctor's office. I knew I would have to have another NST since she was not moving around. (Funny how she moves so much, but when the doctors want her to- she stays still. A little stubborn, I wonder where she gets that?)Anyway, Karen takes my BP and it higher than it was on Monday- 155/100. My OB was very concerned to say the least, and decided the best thing for me to do was to head over to the hospital and be monitored for 24 hours at least. During my stay, I was told to stay in the bed and relax. I had to be hooked up to the blood pressure cuff as well as the NST machine to monitor her movements and to check to see if I was having any contractions. I soon graduated from having to be hooked up from the NST machine, but had the BP cuff on for a few hours. Soon my BP, normalized and I was taken off this. I then had to have my BP checked every 4 hours. Every time they took it, it was consistently about 130/80 which was ok with my OB. Late afternoon arrives and so does my doc, he tells I am looking good, and can go home- YAY!!!! At home, I am to take it easy- lots of rest, stay off my feet and not to do too much!!! Work is not good idea at this point, so I guess bed rest it is!! Did I mention that my OB is going out of town all next week???? Oh, my! Sophia will just need to stay put for the next week at least and gain a little more weight until he gets back :)
Honestly, I feel pretty good, just a little scared I guess. On Monday, I coughed and pulled or tore a ligament or tendon in my rib cage. Monday it really didn't hurt too bad, but Thursday I sneezed and WOW!!! it really hurts now. It is quite miserable, I know that if that wasn't an issue then I would feel absolutely normal besides the scared part. I just pray that it heals before we try to deliver Sophia because as of now it is so painful that I really cant move around easily or even take a deep breath, I cant imagine trying to push a baby out!
I guess that is all I have for now. I will certainly keep posted about what may happen next! I see my OB's partner on Tuesday and Friday next week. All will be fine, I am sure as long as I follow the doctor's orders. Marty has already told me that he wants me to do NOTHING!!! So for now, I am on the couch or in the bed and will be for the next few weeks or until she arrives.
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