Been put on bedrest :(

BabeeAngel · Apr 17th, 2009, 23:01 PM

I went to my weekly appointment on Wednesday, and told him about the swelling i'd been experiencing, and he said it was fluid... he tested my blood pressure and it was very high for me. he told me to immediatly stop working (I still had 2 1/2 weeks to go), and to rest 24/7 with my feet up. I had also gained 8lbs in a week! So i went for an emergency Ultrasound on Thursday, got to see bubs again, which was good, and he/she is measuring well, and seems to be healthy. So i have to go into the mat ward on monday for a non stress test...
Dr. also told me that i probably won't make it to 40 weeks, he's thinking less than 38...
anyone else experience this?

indy and lara · Apr 17th, 2009, 23:36 PM

Hi

I havent experienced this but it sounds good that your doctor is looking after you.

My husband's cousin had very severe pre-eclampsia and her wee one had to be born at 29 weeks. She is a cracking 2 year old now. Obviously it is best to be able to hold on to 38weeks plus but babies do so well when born earlier now.

Hope that your blood pressure starts to come down with the bed rest
Lesley
x

DolceBella · Apr 18th, 2009, 03:53 AM

Aww.. I'm sorry you're not feeling well hun. At least your docs caught it and you can rest up now!

Grey · Apr 18th, 2009, 11:59 AM

That must be quite a shock, suddenly being told to do absolutely nothing except lie-down! I'm glad they're noticing and taking you seriously, though - that's good news. Best of luck - hope your BP comes down and you feel more comfortable soon (and that you've got some people around you to help at home etc).

Apr 17th, 2009, 23:01 PM	#1
BabeeAngel Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 389	Been put on bedrest :( I went to my weekly appointment on Wednesday, and told him about the swelling i'd been experiencing, and he said it was fluid... he tested my blood pressure and it was very high for me. he told me to immediatly stop working (I still had 2 1/2 weeks to go), and to rest 24/7 with my feet up. I had also gained 8lbs in a week! So i went for an emergency Ultrasound on Thursday, got to see bubs again, which was good, and he/she is measuring well, and seems to be healthy. So i have to go into the mat ward on monday for a non stress test... Dr. also told me that i probably won't make it to 40 weeks, he's thinking less than 38... anyone else experience this?

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Apr 17th, 2009, 23:36 PM	#2
indy and lara Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,775	Hi I havent experienced this but it sounds good that your doctor is looking after you. My husband's cousin had very severe pre-eclampsia and her wee one had to be born at 29 weeks. She is a cracking 2 year old now. Obviously it is best to be able to hold on to 38weeks plus but babies do so well when born earlier now. Hope that your blood pressure starts to come down with the bed rest Lesley x

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Apr 18th, 2009, 03:53 AM	#3
DolceBella Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,286	Aww.. I'm sorry you're not feeling well hun. At least your docs caught it and you can rest up now!

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Apr 18th, 2009, 11:59 AM	#4
Grey Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wirral/Merseyside Posts: 72	That must be quite a shock, suddenly being told to do absolutely nothing except lie-down! I'm glad they're noticing and taking you seriously, though - that's good news. Best of luck - hope your BP comes down and you feel more comfortable soon (and that you've got some people around you to help at home etc).

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