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Preeclampsia, you will not win this time!

So today was a fun day, NOT! I had a scheduled 34 week check-up, but I knew that it wasn't going to be a good one....b/c for some odd reason at this stage of pregnancy I cannot control my blood pressure. This is the point with Bryson that my blood pressure went up, proteins went crazy and swelling was HORRIBLE!! 2 weeks ago when I went my top bp number was high, but not too alarming. Well, its not best to tell me this kind of stuff because this is when I tend to freak out as soon as the blood pressure cuff goes near my arm. I have been very cautious and monitoring my swelling, which is pretty much none. My face is a a little puffy, but with Bryson by this point I was a swollen toad...EVERYWHERE!

This past weekend we went to TN to visit family and Britan did seem to go very crazy with the change in elevation up the mountain and then back down. I checked my bp yesterday at CVS just so I would know what to expect at the doctor today...it was 136/78, which was down from 2 weeks ago so I felt ok about today. I had nightmares last night about stupid blood pressure, so I woke up a little nervous about the appointment, but got ready and went in trying to calm my nerves the whole time. Weight was a little high and I had to wait a few extra minutes for the nurse to take my blood pressure and I could feel my heart racing! The nurse asked if I was excited about something as she was taking it and I knew then....it wasn't good....AGAIN!

She told me to lay on my left side and wait for the doctor. My bp was 141/98, which this is the 1st time the bottom number has been high, but I still SWEAR its b/c that stupid cuff FREAKS me out! Doctor came in, checked Britan's heartbeat and said I was going to the hospital....are you serious!?!?!?!??!?!??!?! Not again, please!!!!!!!!!!! I tried REAL hard not to cry and act crazy since I had Bryson with me. I called Brooks and he seemed shocked that I was already out of the office, probably b/c I was there maybe 15 mins and then sent on my way to the hospital. I told him (as I did 5 1/2 years ago) that we were going to the hospital! Not the best day for him to take off considering he was in charge at work today and the rest of the week, but he came to my rescue as always!

We dropped Bryson off with Brooks' mom and off we went to check into the hospital. So we got to hear Britan's heartbeat for about 30 mins, I got to give some of my blood away, and we were cleared within an hour to go home! THANKFULLY!!!!!!!! Everything looked and sounded good, just the dumb blood pressure! I know that this is already a predetermined problem for me b/c both of my parents are on meds to control theirs, but I just wish it would not have such a crappy effect on my pregnancy!!!

So my new plan......no more salt, continue to exercise (did a mile and 1/2 tonight), drink more water (if that is possible), and try as hard as I can to overcome my fear of the dreaded blood pressure machine!

Thanks for the prayers, support, love, and positive comments!!! Love to you all!!!!! Alysha :)

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