I had a doctor's appointment last week to check on baby boy. I got on the scale (which I hate to do). I gained 4 lbs...ouch!! There was no protein in my urine. Then, the nurse took my blood pressure....it was 132/70....double ouch!!! That is very high for me. I felt fine, no swelling, didn't even know it was up. I just contributed it to having Lily with me and her being a grouch, plus working 14 hrs the day before and not sleeping well the night before. So, she told me to keep an eye on my blood pressure and if 12 hr shifts were too much for me at this time to let them know. I told her I would watch my blood pressure, but 12 hr shifts were very convenient for me right now.
So, on to the next room to wait for Dr. Beckman. Thankfully, we didn't have to wait for very long and that I didn't have to deal with another student this time. (Sorry, I am all for students, but I get sick of dealing with them at work and then my doctor's appointment every time I go). Dr. Beckman dopplered the baby's heart beat. It was good. (I can't remember what it was though). Then, he measured me.....of course, I am measuring ahead, by 4 weeks....again!! At this point, he isn't too worried sense I had a growth scan 2 weeks prior and the baby's weight was ok and I am already scheduled for a c-section. It's kind of a wait to see game.
At this point though, I am not really suppose to leave town. So, going to Illinois is definitely a no until the baby gets here. I started having contractions at 33 weeks and now with my blood pressure up and down, he wants me close to home or at least close to a hospital that I trust. So, I am staying close to home....I did make a trip down to Eville, but thought if I went into labor, I would just pull into my old stomping ground....Deaconess.
Things are going as good as it can be right now. I am huge, very tired, can hardly walk without hurting, chasing around a 3 year old, dealing with the stress from work and home life....you know, the usual stuff. I don't have a whole lot of patience at this point, which isn't fair to my family or my patients. However, I really can not help it. So, I am sorry in advance if I am absolutely rude to you.....but the hormones are controlling the situation right now.
Well, anyway, in about 4 short weeks, I will be holding my baby boy in my arms!! I can not be anymore excited!! I can't wait to meet my little man!
34 weeks and 4 days
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