Angie woke up early this morning with a really bad migrane. It wasn't helped by Tylenol, so she called the doctor and he asked her to come into the hospital. Dave and I picked her up and we arrived at about 5.45am at the emergency entrance.
We got taken up to the Boken floor (Labour and Delivery) and got checked in. The monitors were hooked up to measure the baby's heart rate and also the frequency of contractions - which was every 5 - 7 minutes, but not too painful.
Angie's headache was still painful and the doctor said that together with her elevated blood pressure these could be signs of preclampsia, which could be dangerous to the baby.
The blood and urine tests showed all normal levels except for high levels of protein, which could also indicate decreased kidney function.
Angie had a shot of Stadol to help her headache which made her feel loopy and nauseous.
A routine ultrasound was also ordered. Angie felt sick throughout. The baby looked good, s/he is already 7 pounds 9 oz and there is plenty of amniotic fluid.
The doctor ordered Angie to stay overnight and to have an IV to replenish her fluids. She also has to save urine for 24 hours. Vicadin has helped her headache.
Depending on these results we may have the baby tomorrow or Angie will go home on bed rest. She will also have a sleeping pill tonight.
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