Rough appt, but an unexpected surprise!

polarbearmama · #1 September 5th, 2009, 09:00 AM

Yesterday was my 32 week appointment and things did not go as expected. I was having some extremely high blood pressure issues lately, but they had ruled out pre-eclampsia with bloodwork and a 24 hour urine collection. Unfortunately, my blood pressure is still high and apparently even though I fell below the threshold for pre-eclampsia for the protein in the urine...I was still way too close to the range

So, due to those factors, my doctor asked me to stop working as soon as possible. I started bawling. I had planned to work right up until delivery so we could save as much as possible, especially since we just purchased a new house. Thankfully I do have short term disability which will cover 60% of my salary (much better than nothing), but I was soooo floored by the news. Not at all what I expected. I, of course, will do anything to make sure Mari is born healthy, but it just never occurred to me that she would ask me to stop working.

I won't be on bedrest at this point, but she said I just need to significantly reduce stress in my life and she couldn't think of another way to do that besides stop working (which honestly is the source of a lot of my stress anyways). The plan right now is to work one more full week to complete all the unfinished projects and maybe a half week, then start my medical leave.

I had an ultrasound yesterday to follow up on whether my placenta was still close to my cervix and whether I needed a scheduled c-section or not and the good news is that the placenta has moved away, but the unexpected surprise is that the tech was nice enough to do a few 4D shots of Mari!!!

She does look a bit squished in there and you can only see the right side of her face since the left side is buried in my uterus apparently, but it was so surreal to see my baby girl!!!

Brenda04 · #2 September 5th, 2009, 09:07 AM

I hope that your stress level goes down when you stop working, you really need to take it easy and rest a lot, Congrats on the 4d she looks beautiful

stlgirl · #3 September 5th, 2009, 09:31 AM

Sorry you have to stop working earlier than you'd hoped, but as you say, as long as Mari is born healthy! And WOW, what great u/s pics! She's beautiful - look at those cute little lips!!!

Jessy133 · #4 September 5th, 2009, 10:48 AM

Im sorry that you have to stop working already but its true you have to do whats best for Mari, shes beautiful! I hope your last week at work goes as smoothly as possible.

xoxoxo

*Mommy2Camden* · #5 September 5th, 2009, 02:42 PM

Awww, how neat you got to see your little girl!!! Atleast you were able to work up until this point. Enjoy your time off before little Mari arrives!

Jodi0804 · #6 September 5th, 2009, 02:46 PM

I'm sorry to hear about your blood pressure, try to take it easy and relax. Hopefully now that your in your new house some stress will be gone. Your little girl looks adorable!

~* Liss *~ · #7 September 5th, 2009, 05:02 PM

Sorry to hear about your blood pressure...it'll be great to see Mari when she arrives!!

What a BEAUTIFUL u/s pic!

karenwalter · #8 September 5th, 2009, 05:24 PM

Hope your blood pressure gets better when your stress level goes down. I'm glad your placenta has moved! That is great news. You baby girl is beautiful too.

downunderchick · #9 September 6th, 2009, 05:01 AM

how exciting you got some 4d piccies of her. Def make sure you rest up and try get that blood pressure down. High blood pressure is the reason i was admitted to hospital and induced, even though i felt fine. i know i was overdue anyways but you def want to get it down seeing as you still have a few weeks to go.

polarbearmama · #10 September 6th, 2009, 06:46 AM

Thank you ladies for the support and encouragement

courtneytcu98 · #11 September 6th, 2009, 07:55 AM

Tina, you will really appreciate the staying at home more than you know right now! I wanted to work right up until delivery, too, but got sent home a week before I delivered--not near as long as you, but it was nice. The short-term disability will be more than you expect because it is pre-tax money!

I was pleasantly surprised when our check arrived from the insurance company.

NortheastWifey · #12 September 7th, 2009, 02:59 PM

She looks so cute!!! I'm so sorry you have to stay home so much earlier. I hope it helps, though, and you and baby stay healthy.

ChristinaR · #13 September 7th, 2009, 06:27 PM

I'm so sorry to hear about the bp issues. Try to enjoy the time off and rest up the next 7 and a 1/2 weeks are going to fly by. I love the pics. She's so adorable!!