Just as Brandon and I were ready to leave, the nurse advised she needed to check my blood pressure. Upon checking, it came back high at 169/120 which sounded crazy. We did it again and it was 162/98. A half hour later after laying down it was 175/99. So alas, I'm staying here another night while they try different medications to lower my blood pressure.
Good news though! Lucas's ultrasound of his brain came back with everything looking normal. There was nothing alarming at this time about what they saw on the scan. Plus, the nurse told Brandon that there are indications baby is attempting to breath some on his own on the new ventilator. Mommy and daddy are happy with todays progress and even happier that we got to touch him again for the first time since Saturday. We have a few more pictures, but I cant figure out how to post at the moment and I'm supposed to be relaxing so I'll work on it tomorrow.
Lets see what Wednesday brings...
Great news about Lucas! Hang in there Kristen and hope you get better soon too. How is your situation looking? How long is it likely to last?
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Keep your chin up and get some rest hon! Your health is important! So glad for the news on Lucas!
ReplyDeleteDannielle, The blood pressure issues can last up to 6 weeks or longer depending on my body. I have enough medication for two months, but I will be reassessed on Dec. 6th and my medication may be adjusted then. My incision is healing well but I'm still in some pain- walking is getting easier every day. On Facebook you said you had a headache, that was one of my symptoms. Be sure to get that checked out when you can.
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