Hi ladies, I feel bad moaning about this when other people have far worse problems to deal with but i need to talk about it as my husband has gone to work now and i've no one to chat to with my sister being on holiday etc.
I had an early appointment with my gp this morning for my routine blood pressure check up and to get my meds for high bp. (i'm seeing midwife next week for blood test, another bp check and babies heartbeat etc).
When i became pregnant I had to have my bp meds swapped over asap to a safe one for the baby, which wasn't a problem. I was reading through the leaflet and found out I can't breastfeed on these tablets. I'm really keen to bf asap, so asked the gp if swapping tablets once baby is here, would mean i could bf.
Turns out any of the bp meds wouldnt be safe/suitable to take when breastfeeding. So unless my bp stays low enough, i'll have to bottle feed. I had problems with my bp for about a year before getting pregnant so i know deep down its unlikely i'll be coming off the meds.
I know its not the end of the world, but i would have loved to bf even for a few months. The gp was lovely and told me its too early to rule anything out, but now i feel quite sad at the thought.
On an upside-my bp had stayed down since my last check with the midwife so they arent worried/concerned. So at least for now, baby is safe, im safe while on the meds im on now.
Moaning over, really sorry.
keely.
ps-trying to keep more positive i had a phonecall back from the hospital and ive got antenatal/parent classes booked finally!
XXX
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