Well, doc has put me on her version of "modified take-it-easy" rest. All last night and this morning I was having horrible dizzy spells, even while laying down... especially while laying down. I couldnt sleep last night because the room was spinning as if I had too much to drink or something. At the doctor's office, my blood pressure was over the top high: 165/105. That combined with the dizziness worried both of us. BUT at home, my blood pressure has still been pretty good. It's been slightly more elevated than what it has been in the past but still not above the danger zone of 140/90. I wonder, as does the doctor, that Ive just been over-doing it lately with Thanksgiving and guests coming. So Ive been ordered to rest and take my BP over and over and call if it doesnt settle down. Also, I had some blood work done to see if there isnt some other issues going on that could cause the dizziness.
Over-all everything else is good. I go back in next week to see her again and re-evaluate. I'm not overly worried though. I dont feel well but if anything comes up, baby is offically "full term" now so we should be fine. Only 3 more weeks to go! Hopefully! I dont know how much longer I can waddle around like this and people look at me as if I'm a walking time-bomb as I go by. LOL
Well, we're expecting our guests to arrive any hour now. I dont have everything ready for them yet, which is frustrating but what can you do? Dennis is out trying to get the oil changed in the car - that's been an adventure in itself, trying to get that done over here. He had an appointment for 1:00... funny how 1:00 translates to 4pm with auto mechanics. SIGH! I still have yet to make an apple pie (I'm cheating this year and got the store bought crust and canned apples) for the Thanksgiving thing tomorrow. HA! and the doctor says take it easy! Trust me, I'm trying.... holidays and pregnancy just dont mix very well!
I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy lots of turkey and pumpkin pie!
3 comments:
Sorry to hear you aren't feeling well Amy. Be sure & follow dr's orders & rest! Everyone will understand. Wishing you & your family & friends a blessed Thanksgiving.
Loreen
A friend of mine had vertigo when she was very preggers. You REST. I think if you have that baby friday, it would be an AWESOME b day. :)
Good luck and keep us posted when you can. Enjoy your guests. ( btw, my guess is Dec 3)
Finally, I got to read all that you wrote. I only saw part of it last night and was up half the night worrying even though Katie said everything was ok. I hope your blood pressure is staying down. Just take it easy and you will be fine! That little baby will be coming soon!!!
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