Today I got my results back from my 24 hour urine collection (I can't even tell you how much fun that was!) The test checks to see how much protein is in your urine, which is an indicator of kidney function.
Normal protein findings are 0 to 150...
Preeclampsia is diagnosed at 300...
Mine was 231...
So I am still in the "mild" pre-eclampsia stage and still on bed rest until delivery.
I had the opportunity to talk to my doctor (she called me with my results). It was SO nice to talk to her and not a nurse!
Her advice was that at this point I could deliver any day. She is concerned enough about this to go ahead and give me the steroid shots for Amelia's lungs. I will go in for one shot on Wednesday and one shot on Thursday. I will also have another ultrasound/dr's apt on Thursday. These steroids will help develop her lungs. http://www.webmd.com/news/20060608/preterm-birth-steroids
She told me that I need to be ready to be transfered to the hospital after any one of my appointments, but that her goal will be to get me to 37 weeks. I was reading earlier that for every day I can keep her in the womb equals 3 days in the NICU!
I guess that is it... I just need to take care of little Amelia and lots of thoughts and prayers are of course appreciated.
2 comments:
Jason & I are praying for you!! I know God will protect you both - can't wait to meet Amelia! :D
Karen
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Glad to hear the 24hr went well and the results are under that 300 mark.
I see in your latest post, baby is approx 4lbs. That's awesome!
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