NO PROTEIN IN MY URINE! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. I LITERALLY SCREAMED OUTLOUD!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHH! I was so nervous that I would have kidney damage. So glad I dont. I think because I was in such good shape before my pregnancy, that is why my body is recovering so quick! Yay me!
I am going to spend all of May working out at the gym. I have already been 3 times this week. In June my husband and I are going to stop being careful (so half way trying...but keep in mind before we were not trying and got pregnant) In July if I am not pregnant we will start trying 100%. I am so excited you have no idea!
Part of me wanted to wait until August or Spetember so I could still be at work during our busiest time of the year for financial purposes, but I have to think whats really important to me...and that is bringing home a child. I know my family will be there for me if I do need financial help.
My MFM and I already have a plan in place that around 24 weeks I will cut back my hours. 28 weeks cut a day and I will most likely be on bed rest starting 32 weeks. I will be delivering at 37 weeks for sure. UNLESS there is absolutely nothing wrong with me...that could happen too. Let hope for that. BUT my OB did tell me "prepare to be on bed rest at some point in your pregnancy"
I know I am jumping the gun a little bit with all this planning and trust me it is taking EVERYTHING in my power not to plan the what if's. Any suggestions for you BLM's that are pregnant and how to handle this? (Going into TTC)
A little bit of a downside my Tfree4 (thyroid) came back low (0.7) normal is 0.8...so we have to discuss that still.
Like I said in the previous post...from here on out most things will not be talked about on facebook, so I suggest to keep reading if you really wanna know :)
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Waiting game
Now we play the waiting game! I had my final follow up with the Cardiologist (Dr. C) today. It went great! My BP was 94/70 and pulse 88. Let me add quickly that I hate it when nurses take it on the right side and put your arm lower. I always seem to get higher readings that way. This nurse took it left arm and held it above my heart. I like when stuff is done right.! So all the tests came back 100% normal! I have a natural higher heart rate but thats ok and no worries.
Dr. C also told me to stop taking my cholesterol medication! I will be TTC in June and he said to stop it and not to worry about my cholesterol for the time being. Basically the whole year I am off of it in the grand scheme of things, does not effect me. I had a special blood test done on how big or small my lipids are and mine are big which are good which means that less room for heart attack or stroke. Basically again since everyone in my family with high cholesterol never had an early heart attack or died from any heart related conditions, means that my super high cholesterol is not "as bad as I think"
Dr. C said he would not be testing my cholesterol while pregnant nor would be put me on any type of medication and that includes Niacin. I trust him...after all he does specialize in cholesterol!
So as it stand as sick as I was did not have any long term effects on my heart! YAY! Fantastic news.
So just a little bit on fish oil. It seems to be contraversiaol during pregnancy if you have had or are at risk for getting Preeclampsia. Dr. C said that not to take it, of course he said to discuss this with my MFM which I will. Basically a lot of vitamins have a lot of fillers in them, which is basically nothing, so you can ACTUALLY get a perscription for fish oil. So I will take all that up with my MFM.
So what am I waiting for? Well had testing today to make sure my Vit D is back to normal as my as my thyroid and urine. Fingers crossed!!! Looks like we will be TTC in JUNE! ahhhhhhhh! Im way more excited than I am nervous and I know that I have a fabulous Interal Medicine Doc, MFM, OB and Cardiologist if I need one! I have a GREAT support system through my family, close friends, fellow BLM (Baby loss Momma's) and preeclampsia foundation forums.
BTW cardiologist recommended the BP cuff...its said to be the best. Omron Women's Advanced Ellite 7300W. I have a wrist cuff and was advised that the wrist ones are a no no and the best ones are the actual cuff ones! So that is my next purchase!
WHEN I TTC. Im not telling many people. If you read this blog, you will know. I figure most people that truly care about me read this...so if you dont...your shit out of luck! I will NOT be announcing it on FB until I am 3 months. I will be continuing to blog here, until a confirmed heartbeat, then I will set up a separate blog to track myself and lil Peanuts progress!
So right now I am still taking my cholesterol Meds untill Vit D comes back, and my urine comes back! Heres to wishing for some more good news!
Dr. C also told me to stop taking my cholesterol medication! I will be TTC in June and he said to stop it and not to worry about my cholesterol for the time being. Basically the whole year I am off of it in the grand scheme of things, does not effect me. I had a special blood test done on how big or small my lipids are and mine are big which are good which means that less room for heart attack or stroke. Basically again since everyone in my family with high cholesterol never had an early heart attack or died from any heart related conditions, means that my super high cholesterol is not "as bad as I think"
Dr. C said he would not be testing my cholesterol while pregnant nor would be put me on any type of medication and that includes Niacin. I trust him...after all he does specialize in cholesterol!
So as it stand as sick as I was did not have any long term effects on my heart! YAY! Fantastic news.
So just a little bit on fish oil. It seems to be contraversiaol during pregnancy if you have had or are at risk for getting Preeclampsia. Dr. C said that not to take it, of course he said to discuss this with my MFM which I will. Basically a lot of vitamins have a lot of fillers in them, which is basically nothing, so you can ACTUALLY get a perscription for fish oil. So I will take all that up with my MFM.
So what am I waiting for? Well had testing today to make sure my Vit D is back to normal as my as my thyroid and urine. Fingers crossed!!! Looks like we will be TTC in JUNE! ahhhhhhhh! Im way more excited than I am nervous and I know that I have a fabulous Interal Medicine Doc, MFM, OB and Cardiologist if I need one! I have a GREAT support system through my family, close friends, fellow BLM (Baby loss Momma's) and preeclampsia foundation forums.
BTW cardiologist recommended the BP cuff...its said to be the best. Omron Women's Advanced Ellite 7300W. I have a wrist cuff and was advised that the wrist ones are a no no and the best ones are the actual cuff ones! So that is my next purchase!
WHEN I TTC. Im not telling many people. If you read this blog, you will know. I figure most people that truly care about me read this...so if you dont...your shit out of luck! I will NOT be announcing it on FB until I am 3 months. I will be continuing to blog here, until a confirmed heartbeat, then I will set up a separate blog to track myself and lil Peanuts progress!
So right now I am still taking my cholesterol Meds untill Vit D comes back, and my urine comes back! Heres to wishing for some more good news!
Monday, May 3, 2010
The neeewww Salon
SO as many of you know...I work at a hair salon. I have been doing hair for 6 years now and love it. I love the people I work for, the people I work with and what I do! I would not trade it for the world. Frank and Kirsten are the owners of Ginger Root and I would like send a big CONGRATS to them on the new shop that is now Located downtown St. Charles Illinois. We are a AVEDA concept salon. Which means EVERYTHING we use is AVEDA!! Visit our Salon on facebook! or...Visit our Webpage
Please share our facebook page and tell anyone you know in the Chicago area about our salon! If your from the Chicago area...well I would love to do your hair!
Want to know what else makes Ginger Root Great? Frank and Kirsten are sponsoring my Promise for Preeclampsia Walk in May and will be walking with me in hopes for a cure for the disease that took my daughters life and my own. Yay Ginger Root!
Please share our facebook page and tell anyone you know in the Chicago area about our salon! If your from the Chicago area...well I would love to do your hair!
Want to know what else makes Ginger Root Great? Frank and Kirsten are sponsoring my Promise for Preeclampsia Walk in May and will be walking with me in hopes for a cure for the disease that took my daughters life and my own. Yay Ginger Root!
Update on Doctor Appointments
Ok so quick update. My 2D echo and stress test came back normal ! THANK GOD! Im so glad thats over, and so glad to know that all my high BP's did not damage my heart. My follow up appointment with my cardiologist is in two days, so I will write another post then. I just called for my results (because I hate waiting.)
I also saw my Internist and we are rechecking my Urine (for protein) and Thyroid and hopefully my Vit D goes back where it is supposed to be! That should be sometime this week. NOW...IF my urine still has protein in it I am going to have to see a nephrologist to see why. It could be that the PE and HELLP damaged my kidneys (which I reeeallly hope thats not the case)
So I will be updating as I get my results back!
I also saw my Internist and we are rechecking my Urine (for protein) and Thyroid and hopefully my Vit D goes back where it is supposed to be! That should be sometime this week. NOW...IF my urine still has protein in it I am going to have to see a nephrologist to see why. It could be that the PE and HELLP damaged my kidneys (which I reeeallly hope thats not the case)
So I will be updating as I get my results back!
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