Hello,
We had our new weekly visit with the perinatologist today. As you remember, we now have a standing weekly appointment due to the fact we’re entering the third trimester.
Unlike past appointments, we had no out of the ordinary nervousness today. This is due to the fact Missy has gained some normal pregnancy weight and her blood pressure is down to a new normal. The medicine the cardiologist increased has worked well.
Have you ever seen an excited doctor? We did today.
Doctor B. bounds in the door and the first thing he says is, “26 weeks now? I didn’t expect to see you guys here.”
The appointment kept up the sort of optimistic excitement as he reviewed everything. The urine test from the beginning of the appointment showed trace protein, which is normal. The doctor was surprised by the lack of swelling in Missy’s lower legs and feet. He was extremely happy with the blood pressure numbers.
Doctor B. walked through all the warning signs of preeclampsia and wanted to let us know the conditions we should be looking for. We don’t have any. What am I saying? Missy doesn’t have any. lol
He was so satisfied with the appointment that he didn’t move up the next ultrasound, which is October 21st. We still have the weekly appointment, but that is more of a check in sort of thing.
Other family notes … Cassie passed her first three check offs for nursing and is working a rotation in the hospital now. Last week, she was in the OR during a wound debridement.
Shannon is going to kindergarten full time and loving it. We missed kindergarten soccer sign-ups, but we play every night for 20-30 minutes. She loves soccer and sucks up anything people teach her. Shannon’s favorite move is something her cousin Lauren taught her.
Thank you all for your positive thoughts, prayers and mails. Love you all.
Details and Thoughts
Preeclampsia is Serious
As discussed previously, preeclampsia is a serious condition for high risk pregnancies, especially in the third trimester. Do not feel like you need permission to ask your doctor about symptoms you think are affecting you.
Think of it this way, the quicker you can deal with an issue, the more time your baby has to grow and your journey through the NICU is delayed.