- I returned to the doctor's today to continue to be monitored for high blood pressure. My blood pressure was still high so my doctor prescribed a blood pressure medication in addition to bed rest to buy the baby and I as much time as possible. I will be going to the doctor twice weekly.
- One visit per week will be for a NST (Fetal Non-Stress Test). During the other visit each week I will have a Biophysicial Profile performed to continue to check on the health of the baby - basically an in-depth ultrasound. Depending on where we are in two weeks my doctor may send me to the hospital overnight to get steroid shots. This would ensure that the baby's lungs are fully developed should we have to deliver early. My doctor said the longest she would let me go is 39 weeks but she seems to think it will be sooner. So, it looks like this baby will be born in July!
- I am worried, scared and nervous but I am doing my best to listen to the doctor, do what she says and relax. I pictured myself working right up until I went into labor so I am still struggling with my new reality of modified bedrest. But, if it means a healthy and happy baby and mama then I am all for it!
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