Here We Go Again...Baby Update

Just when I last posted this pregnancy has been "easiest" to date we are thrown a curveball. Yesterday, I had an appointment with my OB (I am currently 25 weeks pregnant...normal pregnancy is 40 weeks long) and sadly I left her office in tears. For the past couple of weeks I have been suffering from severe headaches, some swelling, and "fear" of my blood pressure being up (already). My doctor confirmed all of the above yesterday. To sum up a long appointment my blood pressure is up, I have protein in my urine, swelling, etc...all indications leading up to preeclampsia (yet again).

We discussed how early I delivered the other boys and the doctor is fairly certain I will not make it to the number of weeks I did with Parker. She wanted to admit me to the hospital yesterday to collect a 24 hr urine sample, but I talked her into letting me do it at home (with the understanding I would rest as well). She ordered bloodwork on me to be done "STAT" and that was completed last night (more on that later). I have a follow up appointment in one week to see how I am doing and "where we stand". She plans to set up an additional ultrasound to check on the baby's development and more than likely we will start steroid injections to speed up the baby's lung development.

Upon returning home there was a message on our machine from my OB's office asking could I please call (even after hours) due to my lab results. When I returned the phone call my OB asked if I had been sick with the flu or diarreah...I have not. The doctor then questioned if I was eating...anything-PERIOD. Yes, I have been eating. I am pregnant and have been eating like a horse. Apparently my potassium levels are "dangerously low" (despite the foods I eat that contain potassium?!). So I was called in an Rx to help raise my potassium levels and should follow up with additional labwork on Friday.

Needless to say many of us are worried about my health and the well being of our little one. For the past few weeks I have been doing a fairly good job at resting when I can, but obviously I need to place more emphasis on this "task". This little one needs to stay "cooking" for as long as possible!!!!

Please take a moment and say a prayer or think good thoughts for both the baby and myself...we would really appreciate it.