Preeclampsia

Little Sister is really excited about the baby, she kisses my belly all the time!

24 weeeks
I went to the doctor last week for my 24 week checkup. Just a routine check up nothing too exciting. But I was curious what my odds were at getting pre-eclampsia again with this pregnancy. I had it with Paige and she was born at 37 weeks because if it. The doctor said 25% chance and the risk increases each pregnancy. So he decided to to some blood work and a 24 urine test to check the function of my Kidneys up to this point. I wasn't really nervous because I had been feeling fine, but did what he told me to do. Along with the lab test he put me on a daily regimine of a baby aspirin and 2 tums for the calcium(I hate tums, rolaids whatever!!) So I did the whole 24 hour pee test and for those of you who have never had to do this, consider yourself lucky. It is gross. You have this huge jug and you have to catch your pee in a special specimen tray and then transfer it to this big jug. It is pretty gross. But I did it and was more than happy when I got to return it to the hospital. Later that afternoon the doctor's office called to tell me the results. They like the protein count to be below 300. I am at 295! So I am considered having mild preeclampsia and was informed to let the doctor know if I experience spots in my vison, edema, dizziness and high blood pressure. I was so disappointed that I already am having problems. I still had 16 weeks left and I want this baby to be healthy. So I guess I can use this as a reasone so sit on the couch and do nothing. Hopefully I can kep my blood pressure under control and we can make it to a "safe" time before the baby arrives. The only cure for it is to deliver the baby. So I will hold out as long as I can. I sure hope I don't have to be on bed rest or admitted to the hospital for an extended amount of time because I will go crazy!!!!!