Archive for May, 2003

Had a second Level II sonogram at the High Risk Pregnancy Center at almost 20 weeks.  BP was 124/70.  He said things are still fine structurally, but she was keeping her hands and fingers abnormally curled under her chin and wouldn’t open her hands.  This could be an indication of a chromosomal defect, but wouldn’t know for sure unless I consented to the amnio.  However, he still didn’t see anything that could cause me not to deliver naturally, or to keep me from delivering at my local hospital.  I’m still reluctant to have an amnio.

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Platlets still normal.  AFP levels normal.  The baby’s heartbeat is 150 bpm.  My blood pressure is 144/84, a little high for the second visit in a row.  I’ve only gained 7 pounds.  Per doctor’s instructions, I will record my blood pressure three times a day.  Blood was drawn to test for hypertension and preeclampsia.  {Update:  Tests results – negative; no anemia, thyroid function normal, and glucose levels normal}

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