Today's OB appointment: blood pressure was even higher, between 152-160/78 or so. I have been diagnosed with gestational hypertension, which means I get to be subjected to numerous tests to rule out preeclampsia. So far, my last urinalysis, done one week ago, showed no protein in my urine (protein in the urine being THE thing that distinguishes preeclampsia from hypertension). But just in case that UA and the other UA I left for the lab techs this morning is off, I get to do a 24 hour UA. This means I get a "hat" and a jug and I get to collect all my urine for a 24 hour period. I have to refrigerate my urine. At work. I am a little nervous about tomorrow. It'd be weird enough at home, but having to drag a hat and a jug to the bathroom in public is a little unnerving. Its not like the hat and the jug are small and discreet either. Luckily, my co-workers are caring and nice, and we work in somewhat of a medical setting (a dental office). So I mean, pee isn't as gross as like really bad rotten teeth I guess.
I also had a fetal non-stress test today. This test involved me laying on an exam table on my side for 30 minutes or so while they monitored my baby's heart rate and movements. He passed with flying colors! They said he was a very healthy, happy boy. The test also checked to see if I was having contractions. I was not. Disappointing, because I am so over being pregnant. This afternoon I go get an ultrasound, but I imagine that will go well too.
Other thing: my backaches might be because the baby might be face up. Ugh. That means labor is going to suck even worse than it probably would otherwise.
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