ktgrok Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 It had been doing really pretty well...135/80 about, which for me in pregnancy is about as good as it is going to get. But yesterday it was 145/85. And today, on the home monitor (that does tend to always read high) I got a reading of 138/88. Not good. No other symptoms, no head aches or what not, I actually feel pretty good. But I did get only 4 hours of sleep last night (toddler had a nightmare and couldn't get back to sleep), and then a bit of a nap today. So after that last reading I decided NOT to mop the floor with my new microfiber cloths that were delivered, and instead I'm going to rest on the couch. I HATE resting on the couch...but needs to happen. I just drank the juice my midwife prescribes (celery, cucumber, carrots, apple) and I had about 1 tsp of natural calm earlier today (magnesium) and sprayed some magnesium oil on myself (I've been neglecting that). I also made up some pregnancy tea (didn't have any yesterday or today) that has dandelion root in it to help with liver detox and works as a diuretic. (also has nettles, alfalfa, RRL, etc). I think part of this is just baby is down so low in the pelvis (+1 station as of yesterday) that he is putting pressure on the vena cava. I'm torn between wanting him to stay in 4-5 more days so I get my normal midwife, and wanting him to come out before my blood pressure gets any higher. I had more mucus plug come out today..probably because of the cervical check yesterday. I'm 3cm, stretchy to 4cm, 50-60 percent effaced, so this could happen any time. Anyway, prayers please, that my blood pressure goes down a bit would be great. I am planning a homebirth and do NOT want to be risked out and have to go to the hospital to be induced. (I have a BPP scheduled for Monday if baby is still in then...and baby is doing well...heart rate was 150 yesterday, he is moving a lot, etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Praying!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianmumof5 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Oh Katie, praying for you here. I have zero experience with high BP so no advice there ; besides it sounds like you are doing everything possible. Stay calm and rest, rest, rest. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 yeah, the rest is hard with the 2 year old. seems like every time I sit down she has a poopy diaper, or wants to climb on me, or is hungry, or needs a drink...you get the picture. Plus my couch is NOT comfortable to lie on, at least not on your side. I keep finding myself straining to keep my position which seems like it would be counter to the whole purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Have you tried the lime juice, baking soda, and water...I think that is what it was. I did that for two days and my no was normal. I can't remember what it was....it is in am old post somewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 Have you tried the lime juice, baking soda, and water...I think that is what it was. I did that for two days and my no was normal. I can't remember what it was....it is in am old post somewhere... It is cream of tartar, haven't done that yet, will do it tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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