6/21/10 Dr. Appt.

Went for a blood pressure check-up today. The first time they took it, it was 130/90. I rested for about 5 minutes (laying down) and it was then 120/80. Dr. Lo still did not like the first reading. He said it was "reasonable," but with last Thursday's reading, he wanted me to take new blood pressure medicine. And, in case you are thinking, "that doesn't seem that high," here is their explanation: "if that was your normal range, we probably wouldn't think much of it (other than bottom number really is a little high). But, we have checked your bp since day 1 and this is high for YOU." Ok! That makes sense! So, I am on a new bp medicine and they have taken me off the procardia (contraction stopping med) and the magnesium oxide. So far, the side effects of the new med have not been the greatest. I am extremely anxious and have a tingly scalp (sounds weird, but it's annoying more than anything). I am hoping these are temporary!! I will go back on Thursday (36 weeks) to check the bp again. He wants to make sure I'm on enough of the medicine.

They also started with non-stress tests today. I will have one every week until I delivery. It is just being hooked up to the contraction and baby heart rate monitors. Not a big deal and kind of reassuring. We did this in Omaha so it was really nothing new. I asked if I was having any contractions and she said I had 2 in the first 10-15 minutes. I have no idea if the tightness I am feeling is just the baby moving or a contraction. Probably a combo of both.

Dr. Lo said again today that I will probably not go anymore than 3 weeks (either I will go on my own in the next 3 weeks or they will induce me). Shocker - that would be when I thought my due date was all along! Oh well! We'll see what happens.

I think that's about it...everyone have a good night!
Kari