Ruling Out A Homebirth :(

[lab80]

Well, my blood pressure is still high. I had a rough day yesterday. I had a 3 o'clock appointment with a chiro, at 11:00am they called and asked if I could be in earlier, so I went in at 1 instead. She got a reading of 136/108 for my BP : She suggested a doctor up the road to have a look at me, test my BP, and protein, that doctor refused to see me because I'm pregnant. Called my MW and told her, so she said to go see her and we talked and I did the pee test and I was spilling protein. : So she did a blood test to test for pre-e (which I'm sure I have) and we will know the results in about an hour or so now. My BP at her office was 150/100. She said she is 95% sure a homebirth won't happen. And at this point I'm not even going to fight for one. I want my baby so I know that he and I are ok. Such a stressful day. Now I'm just hanging around waiting for bad news. DH stayed home from work today to be here with me, and incase we need to go straight to the hospital. Anybody have any words of hope for me...I'm feeling pretty down right now.

[starlein26]

Awww...I'm so very sorry! I had several scares with my BP this pregnancy(like a few were 151/97, 134/114) but each time I was showing now signs of Pre-E just pregnancy induced hypertension. I know just how you feel though...

Hopefully you can still give birth at home...but if you can't, try to think positive so that you can at least have a wonderful, memorbale experience no matter where you are.

[deleria]

Hey mama

I had pre-e with my first baby, which had a sudden onset at 39 weeks. Up until then my BP was well within normal ranges. While I wasn't planning a homebirth, I also wasn't planning for an induction, either. Yet, once the blood tests came in that showed pre-e, I was admitted and we started the induction process.

But you know what? He's here, he's now almost 10 and he's very healthy, as am I. And really, that's what matters most, right? It can be a very frightening experience, but in the end you'll hold your little guy in your arms and it will all be worth it, I promise. Hang in there!

[chaibaby]

Oh, I'm so sorry. That must be frustrating since you've been planning for a homebirth. BUT you're absolutely right in that what is best for the health of you and your baby is what is best. Keep us posted!! HUGS!

[lab80]

Thanks for the replies. The test came back showing I have early pre-e. My liver and kidney's aren't doing so great. My midwife has me drinking Dandelion Tea to help with that. So we'll see what happens. She's not as concerned anymore about the safety of baby or myself, she says there is no immediate danger. And if, somehow we can get my BP under any kind of control we will attempt a homebirth We're just waiting to hear back from a possible doctor, and he will take us we'll go see him and get his input on the situation. So I guess not all hope is lost yet.

I like to hear the success stories You're all right, the health of baby and me is most important and I won't put us in any bad situation just because I may not get the "dream birth" I planned on. A hospital birth will do if it comes to that.

[lilacwildfire]

I am sorry... I had a similar thing happen to me with my 3rd. Try to rest if you are able to.

[ladybugchild77]

Lisa - I am so sorry to hear things are rough for you right now! Echoing the pp sentiments - I send you healthy vibes for you and your little one. And a hospital birth may not be your first chouce BUT it can be a positive experience! Bring some good music if that is the case - dd was born to John Mayer, the Dire Straights, and Norah Jones!

[riversong]

Not in your ddc, but had to respond. I went to a birth years ago of a mom who was in the same situation as you are. She had to give up her homebirth, but she had the most beautiful hospital birth with no interventions. You can still have a great birth, even if it's in a hospital.

[leurMaman]

I'm going to have a hospital birth. I am trying to be positive and make it a beautiful experience. We can do that since it is all in our perception. I got scented oil, some flameless candles, and some good music to listen to (of course, I'm still going to labor at home as long as possible). You can make this special!

[lab80]

I'm glad to see that a hospital birth can be memorable and special. We weren't/aren't prepared for a hospital birth at all, so it's hard to make the transition so quickly. But I'm feeling better about the situation, and I've accepted that things aren't going to be as planned. DH is being really supportive and is keeping me calm and comfortable. Family keeps calling to check in on me and I think everything will be alright. We go meet with the doctor tomorrow morning, I think he will want to schedule an induction. I'd get to meet my baby sooner! So I'm alright with that.

[citizenfong]

Lisa, I have two suggestions for you, to get your bp down.

First, immersion in water. Is there any way you can go swimming?

Second, do a search here on MDC for the cream of tartar protocol. Several people have apparently had success getting their bp to drop within a few days.

I hope everything goes well. I can imagine how it might feel to have to suddenly consider a hospital birth! (((hugs)))