Monday, March 29, 2010

Quick Update...

Looks like we'll be meeting Henry sooner rather than later as pre-eclampsia seems to have come back into the picture. While my blood pressure is still steady at or below 120/80, other symptoms are increasing. Now the main point of concern seems to be my platelet count which has been dropping steadily over the last few weeks. Our last lab run showed my platelets at 136; anything below 140 is concerning and if the level manages to reach 90 then I'm no longer eligible for an epidural and would have to be put under general anesthesia if a c-section is necessary.

Another unfortunate point is that since I haven't started dilating yet, it's very unlikely that an induction will be successful so we will likely end up with a c-section regardless.

Dr. Cook has decided to admit us to the hospital for yet another 24 hr protein count and continued blood pressure monitoring to verify that it's not spiking periodically throughout the day. He has prepared Daniel and I to expect a baby before the end of the week. I'm a little torn with this as we obviously want to meet Henry and don't want to put myself at any further health risks but it is a little difficult to process the idea that the safest option for both of us is for him to come almost 4 weeks early!

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