Update

Yesterday I had my 36 week check up. It didn't start well because the doctor was doing an emergency c-section, so he was 2 hours late. I'm not terribly excited at how the appointment went. First of all, I have an awful sinus infection. I've had it all weekend. And everytime I get a sinus infection, my blood pressure is a little elevated. So it was 130/90. I've gained 8 lbs total. My sugar is still fine. But he wasn't happy about my blood pressure. I really didn't understand why he was so concerned because I wasn't put on bedrest with Jax until the bottom number was 100. But he also did my internal and felt of my belly and said "This baby is getting big!" He asked me if I was ready to stop work yesterday, and I said absolutely not! I assured him that my bp was only up due to the sinus pressure and not being able to breathe. So I asked him if I could still walk on the elliptical, and he said "not this week." He asked me if I had been contracting, and I told him yes. He confirmed that with my internal and said that I was "at least 1 centimeter dialated." The baby has started to drop and I'm making progress. But I think he sees my health deteriorating. I was totally shocked by him asking me about stopping work. He wants to see me next week, and if my blood pressure is not better...I think he will be taking some action. I'll be full term next week.

We had a fabulous time in the Bahamas. It was wonderfully relaxing (except during the flight). I have pictures to share, but I will add them later today. We had late registration last week - which is a super busy time for me. And classes started as well. So I've been so busy trying to keep up with work that I haven't had time to blog. I will come back and add pictures later today though.

Comments

April S. said…
That stinks that your dr wants you to stop working. Hopefully you will get to feeling better and your blood pressure will be better the next time you go in next week.

You are also killing me with your lack of weight gain. (I am really just jealous 'cause you are doing so well!) I have gained about as much as you have but you are about to deliver!

Can't wait to see all your pictures from your trip. Have you guys come up with a name yet? Did you finish the nursery already? What are you doing in there? Okay, sorry for all of the questions.

Take care!
August 26, 2008 at 5:43 PM
Amanda said…
I don't know how I managed to not gain anymore. The exercise must have been the main contributor. My mom says I eat a lot!

We have NOT come up with a name. We have a running list, but have made no decisions. I'm not through with my nursery either. But it is mainly brown with white polk-a-dots. No theme.
August 27, 2008 at 12:30 PM
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