Pregnancy Update

I went in with Cory for my regular appointment yesterday. I gained 3 more pounds this week as I've been doing the past 6 weeks or so. And my blood pressure went from the "regular" 135/88 to 148/100. My doctor noted my increased swelling and high closed cervix and announced that I had mild pre-eclampsia. I was hooked to a fetal monitor to get an accurate reading of the baby's heartrate. Everything seems to be okay with baby. Thank God!

Anyway, the doctor now wants to see me Wednesday for an ultrasound to get measurements and stuff. I'll go in again next Monday as well. If things get worse, he will put me in the hospital and induce. If things stay the same, he will put me in the hospital on Thursday and give me something to try and ripen my cervix. He will try again on Friday. If I haven't progressed by Saturday, he will induce since that is my due date and he doesn't want me going past that date with high bp.

I figure that Wednesday or Thursday or this week will be my last day at work even though I was planning to go to work until contractions hit. It's for the best - even though I'm not ready.

I worry about going into the hospital early. I don't like the idea of being there for that long. I know enough about induction and pitocin to know that it is not the route I want to take. I want to AVOID a section if I possibly can. So many worries. And stress just makes it worse. I'm trying to leave it all in God's hands, but it may take some time for me to let it all go.

I think the best positive vibes you can send are relaxation vibes. Wish us luck!