I've never been to big on "blogging" and I really don't think I'll be very good at this, but I thought this would be a good way to keep everyone updated on mine and little Addison's statuses and what all the Doctor's are saying. Plus, maybe if i write everything down that they are telling me, I might remember... hey, it's worth a shot.
I was re-admitted on Wednesday afternoon after getting a blood pressure reading of 160/100 at my Doctor's appointment. They felt like my body had "adjusted" to the med's they had me on and they needed to re-evaluate them and see what worked better. They also wanted to run another protein test and see if it had increased any from my last hospital stay (This measures the amount of protein coming out in the urine. If it's coming out in the urine at an increased level, it's not getting to the placenta and it's not giving little Addison the nurishment that she needs to grow.)
They called in a Nephrologist (dont feel bad, I didn't even know what they where saying until yesterday... I had to ask them the spell it (lol) they study the function of the kidney's and the affects of high blood pressure on the kideney's) the results of the 24 hour protein test came back more elevated then the last time I was in here. They are saying it still isn't high enough the lable me "SEVERE" but it makes them lable me a "MILD" case of preeclampsia. They also did an ultra sound to check on the baby. The high risk pregnancy Doctor, Dr. Love, said that the baby is a bit too small and I need to up the protein I'm eating, he suggested protein shakes (hope that doesn't mean those green chunky shakes that look like they come from out in the backyard, YUCK!)They are still a little worried about my blood pressure and are looking into how to make that stable again. Hopefully they will find something out soon.
We will not know if I'll have to stay until I deliver or if they will send me home on bed rest until after the next protein test, which they plan to start on Sunday. I'll keep you all posted.
Hey, I think this might be a good thing. I think I might enjoy this blogging thing! :)
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Hey Girl! This is a good idea. You can keep everyone up to date without telling the same story 100 times. :) My mom has been updating me on this week what's been going on. I am coming up to see you hopefully tomorrow for a little visit. I might call first to see if there is anything I can bring when I come. If you think of anything you want/need before I call, just call or text me. :) See you soon! Take care of yourself and Addison! ~Kelly Singleton
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